Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER Colored Chemist The Discoverer Of a New Dye Process THE NEW YORK TIMES Boost Pay and read The Bystander Colored Chemist T Of a DYES OF AMERICAN COLOR COMPANY EQUAL TO GER- MANY'S BEST. LOCAL BANK- ERS MAY SUPPLY EXT- TENSION FUND. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 13. — The visit of Eugene Davidson repre- senting the American Color company, 13 Cedar street, New York, to this city last week, brings to light the fact that a colored firm, located in the heart of the chemical section of New York, is making at present the best dyes in the United States. Mr. Davidson is a son of a Washington Attorney Selby David- son. The American Color company is capi- talized at $25,000, and Mr. Davidson came to this city to confer with the new baking firm of Taylor and Jenkins and Attorney Clark L. Smith in order to invite them to inspect the plant and finance some new extensions. Besides Mr. Davidson, who is a Harvard graduate and an ex-army officer, the chief chemist is Harry Keehlan, also a graduate of Harvard and who THE NEW YORK TIMES A FORMER DES MOINES CITIZEN The above cut is Mrs. Lizzie Palmer Berry, formerly of our city but now of Long Island City, New York. She has made good in the east and has served three terms as worthy grand matron of Ozeil grand chapter of New Jersey and is the present grand lecturer and is state lecturer of the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs of New Jersey; Dorothy Canfield Fisher Says Lynchings Discredit U. S. In Europe. The United States is discredited and disgraced in Europe by lynchings, according to a letter written by Dorothy Canfield Fisher, the novelist, and made public today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mrs. Fisher, writing to Senator Dillingham in favor of a congressional investigation of lynchings, says that in her three years in France she observed "the astonished, amazed abhorrence which American lynchings causes everywhere in Europe." My Dear Senator Dinningham* I am writing you as a Vermonter much interested in the Negro question to beg you to use all your influence for a favorable action on the Curtis resolution calling for an investigation of lynching and mob violence. I have no need to say anything to you, of course about the horrible wrong involved in letting lynching go on, as you must know more about that than we do, and must feel quite as deeply as all the rest of the Vermonters who are looking anxiously for your action in the matter. But as one just returned from three years in France, I can perhaps present to you from much first-hand experience, some idea of the astonished, amazed azhorrence which American lynching causes everywhere in Europe. The whole nation is discredited and disgraced and every word we say about human rights and civilization is laughed at by Europeans who know of the lynching evil in our country. It would be to some extent redeem our national honor—even before the federal investigation could actually accomplish anything, to have it known gave up a position of $300 per month as consulting chemist in a New York firm to develope the American Color company. Mr. Keechlan is best known as the chemist who last year offered the ordnance department in Washington an explosive more deadly than TNT. and who was given a commission as captain, which was withdrawn, when it was found out that he was colored. His formula for synthetic dyestuff is being used to produce colors that are 99 per cent chemically pure. A memorandum from a leading clinical laboratory in New York where an analysis of American Color company's dyes were made was exhibited here by Mr. Davidson. It read, "We regard the product as superior to anything on th emarket." The ordinary American dyes are only 95 per cent chemically pre, which accounts for the fact that German dyestuffs dominate the American market. The American Color company is prepared to market 50 products and by products, among them cheaper and better ink for the making of carbon paper. 15 also secretary of the international con- ference of grand chapters of United States which will meet in Cincinnati next August. She is past grand matron, Ancient Heroines of Jericho in Iowa when that order was here. Mrs. Berry has just arrived in our city to visit old friends. She will be the guest of Mrs. Mary Coalson; also Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gould. that we took the disgrace seriously enough to take national action about it. With the keenest hope that you may be instrumental and Vermont through you, in helping put an end to this national horror, I am, Sincerely yours, (Signed) Dorothy Canfield Fisher. FIRST ANNIVERSAY OF PORO BUILDING THANKSGIVING The first anniversary of the opening of the new Poro College will be held on Thanksgiving evening at the Poro auditorium. The anniversary will take the form of a benefit Concert in which will appear some of the best talent which St. Louis affords. It is expected that this concert will fill a long felt need in the social life of St Louis by furnishing a place for the visitors and friends to go on Thanksgiving day. The proceeds from the affair will be given to the Pine Street Department Y. M. C. A. and the Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. This will be a fitting anniversary of this magnificent structure. A NEW BAGE PUBLICATION "The Competitor" a new race magazine edited and published by Negroes is being published with headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. This publication has for its personnel some of the most prominent men of the race with sufficient capital back of them to guarantee success for the purpose of issuing the most pretentious race publication ever attempted. It will compare favorably with Heart's, Colliers, or any of the better publications. Sick Headache. This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomach and can be relieved by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. A Good Cough Medicine for Children. Mrs. J. W. Phillips, Redon, Ga., phoned to J. M. Floyd, the merchant there, for a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said she had bought a bottle of it at his store recently and DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 1919. New York Elects Two Aldermen THESE POSITIONS New York, Nov. 13—The Borough of Manhattan will have two colored members of the Board of Aldermen, George W. Harris having been elected Tuesday from the 26th Aldermanic District and Dr. Charles H. Roberts, a dentist, from the 27th. This is the first time New York has had colored Aldermen. NEWSPAPER MAN ADMITS PART IN OMAHA LYNCHING Omaha, Oct. 15.—Leonard Webster, advertising designer, arrested here for investigation in connection with the lynching of the Negro William Brown, burning of the court house and attempted lynching of Mayor Smith in the riot September 28, has confessed his complicity, according to the chief of detectives. When shown the pistol with which it is, alleged he struck the mayor over the head, Webster cried: "That's it," then fainted in his cell. Several shots had been fired from the weapon, which Webster is said to have confessed he fired in the body of the Negro. Webster is employed by the World Herald, and police say he took the gun from the desk of another employee of the newspaper. that it was doing her children so much good that she wanted to keep up the treatment. 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Send in your name if you want to enter the contest and receive credentials and receipt books. Yours for a greater "Bystander." Chemical Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa --- GEORGIA WHITES REBUILD CHURCHES Cordele, Ga., Nov. 13.—A remarkable proceeding on the part of the white citizens of this place took place a short while ago, when a massmeeting was held to consider the restoring of the Negro church buildings, which were destroyed by a mob several weeks ago. A committee was appointed to investigate the damage done and to report the amount to be raised to make good this destruction. The committee reported as follows: “Pursuant to and in connection with a massmeeting held at the court house some weeks ago concerning the burning of Negro churches in the county, a number of white and colored citizens met at the site of one of these churches Thursday and made an investigation of the number of churches destroyed and the cost of rebuilding them. It developed at this meeting that there were three churches destroyed. A careful estimate of the amount necessary for material only was placed at $2,500 for the three. It being thought that if the white people provided the material that the Negroes would do all the building. Those present both white and colored, agreed that this would be a just and agreeable division of the burden. yourself. It keeps the cough loose, expectoration easy and soon frees the system from the cold. Adv. INCEMENT ORDINARY tell us what you wanted us to do one more week the contest will have received some very interest-you write for a prize or not we ion Campaign At Circulation Campaign to start the prizes will be a coupe with elec-Diamond Ring. The winner can reliable first class store in Des electric starter from the Herring of the'Contest under” during the contest only description you receive will count a secured 100 subscriptions which is elegible to compete for a One hun- et it yourself. 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This is indeed the beginning of a field in which have been practically monopolized in hospitals and sanitariums by white practicing physicians and surgeons, but is now mastored and are now taking place almost daily under the control of colored surgical doctors at Mulderig sanitarium, 2366 Seventh avenue which is an old establishment in Harlem and has only recently been opened to colored surgeons and their patients. This sanitarium is opened to receive all kinds of medical maternity and surgical cases. Several of Harlem's colored physicians, including Doctors Douglas B. Johnson, Louis T. Wright and James L. Wilson, have performed major operations. These doctors have removed tumors, appendices and tonsils, and have performed several abdominal operations on women. Every case has been highly successful, said Dr. Wilson in an interview with a press reporter: "There has not been a single death." The sanitarium offers excellent accommodations and extreme comfort for the patient, and its prices are reasonable. Indeed, its prices could not be duplicated by any of the larger hospitals in the city. The opportunity has at last arrived and we can now take the very best of care of our own people and perform all operations of the most serious nature. Heretofore, we had to turn our patients over to white doctors when it was necessary to confine them to hospitals. REV. H. L. CLAYBROOK. B. D. REV. H. L. CLAYBROOK, B. D. TO BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH The above cut is that of Rev. H. L. Claybrook, B. D., who is transferred from Illinois conference to the Chicago conference and sent to pastor Bethel A. M. E. church of this city. Rev. Claybrook is a young man and a gospel preacher, wide awake and filled with that spiritual enthusiasm from on high. He was converted March 16, 1904; licensed to preach June 6 at St. Paul's church Springfield, Ill. Then receiving a conference scholarship went to Wilberforce university, and during the seven year's stay there he worked for his board and room. He was ordained deacon Oct. 1, 1916 and June 21, 1917 graduated from Payne's theological seminary with his degree of B. D. He was appointed to Carrier Mills, Ill., Nov. 2 1917. There he found forty-six active members and during his first years' work twenty souls were converted and twenty-six added to the church. In April, 1918 he was elected secretary of the Cairo district conference, also ordained elder Sept. 28, 1918. At the end of the year all of his reports were over all previous reports. The Missionary money $150.00. Dollar money showing an increase of $42.50. During second years' work at Carrier Mills, Ill., fifty-six were added to his church and fifty-six were converted of whom thirty-six were baptised, and again all of his reports went over the previous years' work and the increase in dollar money over the previous year was $7.75. All of which goes to prove that this young Timothy has not been standing still nor going backward but pressing on and upward. Rev. Claybrook was the youngest man to enter the Illinois conference in 1910. He was still the youngest man of that conference when transferred here. He is a brother of Mr. A. J. Claybrook of this city. Oh, how great peace and quietness would be possessess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God. The grand essentials of happiness are, something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. --- The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west COLORED MEN HERDED IN FREIGHT CARS LIKE CATTLE BY ARMED CITIZENS Corbin, Ky., Nov. 13.—Whites swooped down on the colored people on Thursday evening of last week, and 200 were hustled out of town. Many were beaten and about 500 shots were fired. Whites alleged that many colored men coming here from the south have been lawless. It was reported Thursday that a watchman for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad had been attacked by a number of colored laborers and his throat cut. The whites allege that a switchman named Thompson was beaten and robbed a few days ago. The report that switchman had been assaulted caused armed bands of whites to gather and it was woe to any colored man who was caught. The men driven away were marched to the railroad station and guarded until trains came. The whites fired shots promiscuously everywhere, and especially when a black face was seen. Corbin is located in the three counties of Whitley, Laurel and Knox, and is a railroad center of about 8,000 inhabitants. No trouble between the races is said to have occurred before. H. T. C. GRAND GUILD. Sir Knight Joe Brown state deputy for Iowa and Princess Jessye E. McClain, captain of the King Solomon of the Heroines of the Templar Crusades of this city attended the Conclave in Champaign Illinois which resulted in the organization on last Tuesday the first Grand Guild for Illinois and Iowa which hereafter be known as the Prince Hall Grand Guild of H. T. C. for Illinois and Jurisdiction. The session lasted but one day as the regular annual Conclave will be held in the same city the first week in August 1920 in connection with the Prince Hall Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of which the Grand Guild is the recently created ladies' auxiliary. In the organization meeting Princess McClain served as assistant Grand Commissary and also member of the committees of returns and on nominations while Sir Knight Brown served as a member of the committee which drafted the Constitution and by-laws for the Grand Guild and in the election which was held at the conclusion of the session Princess McClain was elected Grand Second Lieutenant and Sir Knight Brown, Grand Assistant Royal Advisor. The other elected officers are Princess Louise Woodruff of Champaign, Grand Captain, Sir Knight Albert R. Lee of Champaign, Grand Royal Advisor; Princess Wooldridge of Chicago, Grand Assistant Captain, Princess Williams of Rock Island, Grand First Lieutenant; Princess Fletcher of Galesburg, Grand Treasurer; Princess Roach of Chicago, Grand Secretary; Princess McDonald of Champaign, Grand Commissary and Princess Rider of East St. Louis. Princess Fannie G. W. McDonald, of St. Louis, Supreme Grand Captain and Sir Knight A. A. Henderson of Chicago, Rt. Emminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Illinois and Jurisdiction were both present and assisted in instituting the New Grand Guild and installing the officers. During the afternoon the visitors were taken for an auto trip thru the campus of the state university of Illinois which is located in Champaign and in the evening they were entertained at a public reception, by the members of the Cour D Lion Guild of Champaign. BUSINESS TRAINING FOR NEGROES Without a sufficient number of well-trained Negro men and women it is impossible for the business enterprises now owned and operated by progressively efficient Negroes, to meet keen competition and at the same time to make substantial advancement. It is easier to get capital than it is to get efficient employees. Wherever a Negro is doing a good standard business, we should patronize him. We should not, however, patronize an enterprise merely because it is owned and operated by a Negro, but the high standard of the business should invite and warrant our patronage. When we patronize Negro business enterprises we not only apply ourselves with the necessities, the imme diate wants in life; but we help to encourage and build up enterprises that are providing lucrative employment of high grade for an immense army of Negro men and women for whom it would be impossible to secure a similar grade of employment elsewhere. Such patronage increases faith in and respect for ourselves, and causes us to believe in the work we are doing. Southern Workman. M O O C D E M G T R A B T I L H V T A J THE BYSTANDER FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 1919 Published every Friday by the By- stander Publishing Company, Des Moines, lown. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mul- berry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Emerald Mash, Business Mgr. NEW MANAGEMENT In changing hands of the Bystander Publishing and Printing company, the new owners wish to announce to our many readers and friends that we shall always endeavor to keep the standard of the paper as spotless as it has always been. Our one and only aim shall be to serve our people in whatever way possible. We shall endeavor to give you a clean reading sheet with as much current and important news as possible. Do you want a good, live newspaper? One that not only Des Moines, but the entire state will be proud of. If you do then it is up to you to help us make the Bystander just what you want it to be. Send us promptly your articles of interest. Let us know when you have guests or friends visiting. How are we to know these things when you don't tell us. To our agents throughout this and other states we ask that you be more prompt in sending in your home town notes. Be prompt with us and I assure you we shall be prompt with you. We need your news. It is impossible to have an up to date paper without them. Emerald Mash, Managing Editor. DUTCH VICTIMS OF CONSPIRACY For more than a year Dutch farmers in Jasper county, Iowa, have been forced through a reign of terror which has been marked by the burning of schools, churches and homes of the Hollanders in an effort to drive them from the country. No question of patriotism was involved but the farmers regarded the Dutch settlers as undesirable and wanted to drive them out. So, loyal abiding race men and women although our burden seems to become heavier every step taken, yet the reign of terror does not stop with us, but like the path of a tornado hits where it is least expected. Weeks Editorial of Interest If there is any one agency or force that retards our racial progress and renders teamwork and group action impossible, it is the spirit of envy. As soon as the colored man begins to accomplish anything immediately there springs up a spirit of envy and malice and oftimes this evil and mean spirit is manifested among those closely associated with the individuals or individuals thus envied. It seems to be a racial characteristic to hate to see another member of the race succeeds or rise higher than the others. The great races of the world have learned that in proportion as they can create and develop great men and women in that proportion will they hold their places in the sun, figuratively speaking. Every race has learned to work together but the colored race and with all our envy, malice, biskerings and internal dissensions we sit around and whine about our status, when the very program and method that we are pursuing will forever keep the race vassals to all the distasteful and disagreeable pra tices now heaped upon us. No race needs to sit supremely and expect other races to bring to its rights and privileges upon a golden trap, silver platter or even place them in the garbage can. Eternal vigilance is the price of success and labor conquers all things. But when we permit envy to become the predominant spirit and hate and hold a grudge against our brother or sister for no reason save that of his or her success; when we seek every occasion to belittle their greatness; when we maliciously lie on them and endeavor to slander their good name; when we misrepresent them to others both of our race and the other races; when we rejoice at at every little misfortune or set back that they suffer; when we hate to see them get in possession of anything of a tangible nature; when we, erab-like, put forth our every effort to keep them in the basket with us; when we delight in parading all kind of dope derogatory to their character; when we fail to heed the code of racial ethics, the little green-eyed monster, Envy, is the cause of it all. There can be no eternal vigilance where the forces are divided and pulling apart; and if success will ever crown our race as a whole it will only come to us when we have submitted and subscribed to the same principles and practises as a race individually and collectively, in the same manner as the other great races of the earth have done. The adage that labor conquers all things is true both theoretically and practically; but without teamwork, coordination of forces, respect for leadership, which in themselves preclude the rotation of such evil attributes as envy, malice, hatred and all kindred devilish and hellish spirits, there can be no labor in the true sense of the word. There is a vast difference between simply putting in time and giving efficient service as a laborer, despite the capacity in which the individual might serve. A race that simply hopes to occupy a space on the program and then render no number in keeping with the calibre of the program will ere long find itself a back number, and it will have no one to blame for its condition and position but itself. The colored race had better read the signs of the times and get busy before the hour will be too late. If we permit Envy and all her kinfolks to enter into all our efforts, religious and civil, then instead of our cause having been advanced by our contributions in the great world conflict, it will receive a setback; for our actions will prove that we do not merit or deserve any more than we are receiving, nor as much. This spirit of envy has invaded the churches and is attempting to secure a permanent abode. It has entered our fraternities, social organizations, clubs and every phase of our racial endeavor. The Informer does not know how Sister Envy stacks up in other cities and communities, but it does know that Houston is teeming with it and that this state of affairs accounts for the inability of the colored citizens of this city to accomplish anything worth while as a race. Envy came from the devil and every time you fall a victim thereto you are cementing yourself to the master evil one with adamantine chains, as it were. For the good of the race and the cause of humanity Envy is entirely too prevalent among us and every care and precaution must be exercised to refuse her abode in our hearts. The problems of reconstruction call for a united race and a new leaders... but this will be impossible of accomplishment if we pursue our old policy and continue to operate our forces in opposing directions. Send Envy back home, as well as all her kith and kin, and then a brighter day will dawn for our race. Its retention and operation mean failure, defeat, disaster.—From the Houston Informer. Contrib uary Department COMPILMENTS FIRST ISSUE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Dear Mrs. Mash: I wish to congratulate you on your first paper. It was a gem. I hope that it will meet the approval of everybody as it so much deserved it. I hereby offer to the paper and you all of the influence in any way to assist you in making the Bystander what it deserves to be. Any way that I can help you and the management don't fail to ask it of me. George W. Robinson, Pastor Corinthian Baptist Church. PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION It was about two months ago the Du Bois Mothers and Parent-Teachers association was organized for the benefit of the colored mothers and child in the public school. From the first we were proud to have such an organization in the City of Des Moines. Knowing of the good work such an organization would be able to do and knowing too this same branch of Parent-Teachers association would affiliate with the other P. T. A. in the city, and teachers of the various schools, having for its policy to establish friendly relations with teachers and school authorities, urge parents to wash and dress their children properly, help with parents and teachers the poverty stricken and cases of truancy, curb delinquency, arrange for home work, tuition for the backward and be in fine a vigilance committee to fit the colored American pupil for the public schools and keep the schools for all. Knowing too, that this same association works with the city congress of mothers and is affiliated with the national congress of mothers and P. T. A. I repeat we were proud to have such an organization in the city of Des Moines. But today, we feel once, twice, thrice proud for this reason, had it not been for the Du Bois P. T. A. one of our own race women and president of the Du Bois P. T. A. would not have had extended to her the invitation to be one of the principle speakers at the State Teachers and Parent-Teachers association, which convened in Des Moines last week. Yes we are proud to have one of our own race women in the person of Mrs. Lillian Smith, with who much credit held the audience spell-bound and filled her place on program, with decided eloquence along with the prominent speakers of the other race, portraying vividly to that intelligent body the noble cause for which we are striving. Mrs. N. C. Marshall. TO CLUB WORKERS. It was indeed-gratifying to club women to receive acknowledgement from Mr. C. H. Shurdmen, private secretary to U. S. Senator A. B. Cummins relative to the 'protests' sent out at the request of N. A. A. C. P. in which letter Senator Cummins expressed his willingness to use all his influence to aid in abolishing, rioting, lynching and mob violence. Some chairmen have not sent out- lines. This work should be in the hands of clubwomen by September. If the woman of the state body did not place confidence in you and your ability they could not honor you with these responsible positions. We are hoping the minutes of the May meeting will be ready for distribution in the near future. We are awaiting a full report of the china shower. Several clubs reported. We are hoping every club in the state will contribute. Martha F. White, President I. F.C. W.C. As chairman of "Thrift Work" I am seeking the aid and co-operation of all members of organizations who took an active part in war work. The fact that 30,000,000 people through ownership of government securities have a direct and personal share and interest in the government, the ultimate object is to popularize thrift that one of the most valuable lessons taught will become a happy every day national habit. The result would be a people who spend freely, but who think before they spend, in order that, they may get full value. Wise spending involves weighing present needs, and desires against justice needs, and desires. While intelligent saving and investment provide for future spending. Whether to cope with rainy day emergencies or to take advantage of sunny opportunities: Practice of these principles will clearly make for family stability, increase individual credit, and buying power, and will directly, and necessarily, contribute to community, and national wealth, and prosperity. We will try and provide speakers on "Thrift" in communities where they so desire. I am sending out a pamphlet containing ten lesson on "Thrift." I ask each club president to appoint a different club member for each lesson. These lessons have been arranged by the saving division of the treasury department of the United States government, and are being used by all organizations. I think the lecture method for these lessons best as they are lengthy but can be made very interesting. Outline of Thrift. Definition of Intelligent Saving—Wise spending, intelligent saving, safe investment, and avoidance of waste. Getting Our Money's Worth—Saving through lending the government, by thoughtful spending making wages yield the maximum in commodity, and comfort, service, recreation, and advancement. Protection for the Future—Saving for a rainy day, saving for old age, insurance, income; and saving for unforeseen emergency. Capitalizing part of Workers' Earnings—Saving to take advantage of a sunny opportunity, establishing a "a turn around" fund which enables one more readily to meet adjustments in employment or business, establishing the family on "safety lane" if not on "casy street." Advancement—Saving for definite purpose concrete motive, such as buying home or making any other substantial well considered purchase; saving for an education or training in trade, profession, or art, o r to give children educational advantages or to furnish them a start in life. Capitalizing Time—Getting maximum satisfaction fro meach hour of labor; capitalizing spare time to yield an added monetary return of the greatest possible advantage in self improvement or recreation. Capitalizing Waste—Turning waste of commodity or undue deterioration in to a source of monetary saving or of solid comfort; recreation, or advancement. Recreation—Saving for well thought-out and desirable recreation or amusements such as a trip or special vacation, saving to effect substantial purchases that will add to family recreation. Martha F. Prite, President, I. F. C. W. C. MOBERLY NEWS. Rev. S. E. Boone filled the pulpit at Paris Sunday. He is having great success with his new field of work. We hope he will have a successful year. The Rev. Young of Fayette preached for Rev. A. J. Williams Sunday night. Quite a crowd was out to hear the Rev. 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Johnson preached Wednesday night at the Franklin Street Methodist church and preached a soul-stirring sermon to a large congregation. The musical program that was held at the Methodist church Tuesday night was a success. Prof. L. B. Quinn the principal of the Lincoln High school was off on a threeday leave; while away he visited the high school in Kansas City, also the various wards school there and was much pleased with the school work. Miss Payne Nickles, Ervan and Cross, teachers in the high school, attended the state teachers meeting in St. Louis Thursday and Friday. Mrs. G. W. Cross has returned home after a long and extended visit with relatives and friends in Lexington, Mo. CURED HER FITS Mrs. Paul Gram, residing at 918 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wisc., recently gave out the following statement: "I had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) for over 14 years. Doctors and medicine did me no good. It seemed that I was beyond all hope of relief, when at last I secured a preparation that cured me sound and well. Over 10 years have passed and the attacks have not returned. I wish every one who suffers from this terrible disease would have been given a bottle of Milwaukee, Wisc., and ask for a bottle of the same kind of medicine which he gave me. He has generously promised to send it postpaid, free to any one who writes him."—Ady. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, District of Columbia—The reconstruction and re-adjustment congress to be held at Howard university, Washington, D. C., Thursday, Nov. 13, 1919, the day following the inauguration of Dr. J. Stanley Durke as president of the university, promises to be an affair of considerable importance. Representatives from all parts of the country will be present at the inauguration and are to take part in the discussions of the congress. The program as formulated calls for a discussion of national and international problems: (1) Health; (2) Thrift; (3) Child Welfare; (4) The Negro and the Church; (a) The Situation Abroad; (b) The Situation in America; (c) Co-operation of White and Negro Churchmen; (d) Social Uplift in the Church; (5) The Negro in the Reconstruction; (a) Negro Labor; (b) Negro Education; (c) Negro Citizenship. Representatives of the great welfare agencies of the country, state and international boards of health, bureaus of the government, leading churchmen and authorities of national and international reputation have been invited to speak upon the several subjects outlined above. It is expected that out of the congress will grow the formulation of a program looking to the just settlement of the problems of reconstruction that relate particularly to the Negro, as indeed all the problems of reconstruction, more or less, of necessity include him. Three sessions of the congress are to be held at 10:00 o'clock a. m., 2:30 p. m., and at 8:00 p. m. President Durkee Take Aspirin With Water Aspirin is trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Monoaceticacidenter of Solicylicacid 90 Forwards 155 Rounds Latest Photo If your Aspirin tablets have the name "Bayer" stamped on them, they are genuine "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin," proved safe by millions of people. The name "Bayer" identifies the true world-famous Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years. Always drink one or two glasses of water after taking the tablets. Each unbroken "Bayer package" contains proper directions for Colds, will preside at the sessions of the congress. KEOKUK Ia. Continued Mrs. Maria Holmes the widow of the late Rev. Charles Holmes of the Illinois conference died Sunday. She has been here for several years with her niece Mrs. Lucy Daley. Mr. Joseph Byrd is at home again. Attorney George H. Woodson was in the city Tuesday on business. Bethel A. M. E. church people are planning a great time Thanksgiving. Rev. C. R. Waters the western financier of the denomination already has his tickets out for the possum dinner and all are invited. The entertainment by the trustees department of Pilgrim Rest church last Thursday night was of great importance. The numbers well rendered, a crowded house and a fine supper. Great credit is due Mr. and Mrs. Ed South and their assistants. The Carnation club of Bethel A. M. E. church has repaired the entrance to the church to such an extent one hardly knows the place. The public is grateful to them. Instruments on an Airplane. The instruments on an airplane usually include an altimeter, for indicating the height; clock; compass; revolution indicator, showing the speed of the engine; speedometer, indicating the air speed of the airplane; and petrol and oil gauges, indicating the amount of fuel in the tanks. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To E. N. Meyer, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed. You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 6th A. D., 1910, Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuritis, and for Pain. Always say "Bayer" when buying Aspirin. Then look for the safety "Bayer Cross" on the package and on the tablets. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost but a few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot thirty-two (32) block two (2), Jacks plat, an addition now in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Ia. was sold to L. E. Gray for the payment of the taxes for the year 1914, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by B. O. Montgomery. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. B. O. MONTGOMERY. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To E. N. Meyer, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed. You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 6th A. D. 1915, the following described real estate, towit: Lot thirty-three (33) block two (2) Jake plat, an addition now in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa was sold to L. E. Gray for the payment of the taxes for the year 1914, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by B. O. Montgomery. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. B. O. MONTGOMERY. It was when physicians said it was impossible for J. M. Miller, Ohio Drugsist to survive the ravage of Tuberculosis, he began experimenting on himself in Home Treatment, known as A D D I L E. An one with coughs showing tubercular tendency or your name in colloquial form, COLUMBUS, Ohio Vacant Lots and Improved Property 1827 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa Adv. 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. First Class Pool Hall For Sale Cheap for Cash—Will Trade for Des Moines House and Lot. Lincrative and Well Established Business. Owner is engaged in Other Business Write X Care Bystander Office, Des Moines, Iowa. In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a very severe one, will cause the parts to heal without leaving a scar. WANT A HOUSE? Here It Is! 6 room house. Modern. West 22nd St. $2800, $300 00 down, $25.00 per month, 7 per cent interest. Lot 50x165, north of Franklin Avenue. E. TRACY BLAGBURN Real Estate Agency Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave. NOTICE Wishes to announce that until he can close out his practice in Buxton, he will be in Des Moines with Dr. A. J. Booker, 907 Walnut St. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Each Week 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. East Des Moines Property East 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 Pine Drama 774 1827 JeffersonAv FRANK F. POW. ER. Director Res. Phone Maple 872 VIVIAN L. JONES Manager Res. Phone Wal. 4964 FOWLER & JONES Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" CITY LOCALS CITY LOCALS Mr. H. Bryson and Mr. J. B. Johnson, both successful farmers, near Carney, Iowa, were in the city attending to business. They paid the Bystander a pleasant call. Mr. Edward Jones of Buxton, Iowa, is in the city visiting relatives. He is the nephew of Mrs. S. Joe Brown. While in the city he is stopping with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wilson. Mrs. Fannie Tomlin of Muscatine, Iowa, arrived in the city Monday morning where she has moved her family. They are temporary located at the home of Mrs. John Mayweather. Mrs. Charles Cousin of the Public Grocery store has been quite sick the past week. She is up, but not entirely well. Mr. Spencer Mayweather, who has been employed by the Herring Motor company has invented an electric device for opening and closing garage doors for cars. Dr. R. A. Dobson spent several days in Sioux City this week looking after business interests. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Morris of Watseka, Ill., are spending several weeks with the latter's sister, Mrs. John Coleman of Twentieth street. Attorney S. Joe Brown and Mrs. J. H. McClain have returned from Champaign, Ill., where they went in the interest of the H. T. C. grand guild. Mrs. Lizzie Palmer Berry of Long Island, N. Y., arrived in the city Tuesday for a ten day visit as the house guest of Mrs. Mary Coalson and Mrs. Mayme Gould. Her many friends are glad to welcome her back to the city and are planning numerous social affairs in her honor. Mrs. Susie Hart and mother, Mrs. Tillie Lee have moved into their new home on Maryland avenue. Mr. Rufus Jackson, formerly a lieutenant with the Eighth Illinois, returned to the city this week from Houston, Tex., where he has been temporarily located since his discharge from service. He expects to remain in Des Moines indefinitely. Mr. Harold Estes saw North High defeat Davenport in their annual game at Davenport last Saturday. CLUB NOTES The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday evening with Mrs. Nellie Estes. A very interesting meeting was enjoyed by a large percentage of members. The paper on Bolshevism by Mrs. Colleen Jones was indeed good. Lesson next week book VII of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Miss Gertrude Hyde, leader, paper, present trouble between labor and capital, Miss Margaret Roberts. Meet next week with Mrs. Stella Hyde. St. Mary Christian Home society will meet at the residence of Mrs. M. W. Marmaduke, 1412 Main stdect, Wednesday Nov. 26 The W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. H. R. Graves at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown gave a very interesting talk. Among the visitors present were Mrs. E. G. Gibson, vice president of the state W. C. T. U.; Mrs. H. O. Bostom, Mrs. Russell and Mrs. McElroy, hospital mother. The entire program was very interesting especially the beautiful solo rendered by Mrs. Mary Woods. One new member was added to the club in the person of Mrs. E. D. Henderson. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Robert Miles, 931 West Fourteenth street Thursday, Nov. 20. The Cosmopolitan Breakfast club met with Mrs. F. G. Goggins, 222 Arthur avenue. The club has been so royally entertained by the hostess that it is hard to tell the most prominent among them The Young Wives club met last Tuesday at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. McCracken, 817 Thirteenth street. Household hints and current events and preparation for Thanksgiving feast were subjects discussed during the hour. After they had been served with a dainty luncheon by the hostess, adjourned to meet Nov. 18 with Mrs. B Salome, 828 Twelfth street. Mrs. J. Williams, president; Mrs. J. Beverly, secretary. The Chieliel Neal club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Effie Brown on Sheridan street. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Davis at her home, 127 Jefferson street. SOCIAL REALM The last reception for the return of the oversea boys, will be held at Corinthian Baptist church, Thursday evening, Nov. 20. Short addresses will be delivered by Attorney Gertrude E. Rush and Attorney H. R. Wright. Singing by Sunshine Service club. Duet by Sam Robinson and Loraine Crawford and a short address by Mrs. Bufus Smith. Smith. Music lovers be sure to hear the musicale at Union Congregational church Friday evening, Nov. 21 at 8 p. m. Some of our most prominent local talent will appear with Mr. Carol Curtley under the auspices of the Intellectual Improvement club. tellectual Impulse Mrs. Bernice Richmond entertained friends Sunday afternoon in honor of Miss Bonnie Simon, granddaughter of Mrs. Mariah Burnaugh. THE BYSTANDER home on Fourteenth street place Monday afternoon as a courtesy to her sister, Miss Ada Sims, who has been her house guest for several days. A large number of the older ladies called during the afternoon. Mrs. Sims complimented the same guest Tuesday afternoon at which time the younger married ladies were present. The second of the series of community concerts to have been given by Miss Ethel Bowmer at the Union Congregational church Sunday, November 16 has been postponed until a later date. Mrs. Mary Manning, formerly assistant mother of hearquarters company of the 366th infantry, royally entertained at her home on South West Fourth street on the evening of Nov. 11 in honor of armistice day. The decorations in the window which displayed the hostess patriotism, were the Red Cross and the service flag in honor of her son Joe H. Manning, who saw active service in France. Although Mrs. Manning's son escaped capture in France he was captured by Mrs. Helen Ferry of Panora, to whom he was married Oct. 22. The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Embrey is a graduate of the schools of Panora and highly respected by all. Mr. Manning is also a highly respected young man and a talented musician being a member of the Des Moines Gas company band and the Army club band. The young couple are at home to all old friends and especially comrades of the 36th at his residence 314 S. W. Fourth street. Phone 21846. Instead of the Princess Zorah chapter O. E. S. administering the Amaranth degree on the nineteenth, it is postponed until the twenty-fifth. All members please be present. Mrs. Georgia Midgett of 704 South East Seventh street has been quite sick the past week, but is much better at this time. Mrs. Lottie Loomis of 833 Thirteenth street is very sick from rheumatism. Mrs. Roy Pierson took suddenly ill Tuesday evening and was rushed to the hospital and operated on Wednesday morning. She is getting along as well as can be expected. The many friends of Mrs. W. H. Lowry will be pleased to know that she is gradually improving. Miss Lillian Jacobs, who was seriously burned some time ago, is greatly improved. Mr. George Mason of 601 Twenty-third street is still very sick. Mr. G. W. Stanton of 1208 Pleasant street underwent a serious operation at the Methodist hospital Monday, Nov. 9. At this writing he is doing as well as could be expected. The Community Center Girls clubs are looking forward with great interest to the "Trip around the world" given in the form of a bazaar at the club rooms about the second week in December. Needle and art work of all kinds will be exhibited. The public is cordial invited. The Gospel Mission at 204 South Union street. Preaching service at 11 a. m. Sunday school, 12:30 to 1:30 p. m. and evening service 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Teachers meeting Friday evening. Everybody welcome. Take the Seastopol car and get off on Union street, come north four blocks. ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES (Rev. S. L. Birt. Pastor.) The steady downpour on last Sunday kept a large number of St. Paulites at home. City bred folks should not tolerate the idea of weather slacking. The country man who is not on a car line and who is a mud road patron is excused for such an offense. The pastor spoke on the "Brotherhood of Man." Text, Genesis, 4:9 "Am I My Brother's Keeper." The evasive answer of Cain to the Lord, when he inquired of his brother Able's whereabouts. Cain was pictured as a world man using his own judgment in matters of sacrifice; he worshipped self-will, was angry with God, refused to bring a sin-offering; murdered his brother; lies to God; becomes a vagabond; but is nevertheless an object of divine solicitude. Able is a type of a spiritual man, etc. The present unrest and the threatened revolution in this country was touched on. The hearers were exhorted to be true to God and country. At the evening service the theme was, "The Bread of Life." The choir, under Mr. Mason, sang with a new inspiration. Three united with the church: Mrs. T. B. Stovall, Esther Stovall and Mr. Webster Stovall. They were assigned to Friday night class. The S. L. Birt club gave a box social at the home of Mrs. Archie McGuires Friday evening. Good results. The Junior Allen Christian Endeavor perfected their organization last Sunday. Dorothy Owsly, junior high, is the president; S. L. Birt, Jr., vice; Hortense Wood, West High, prayer meeting chairman; Tressie Perry, lookout committee. Sunday's program will be patriotic. The tonic. "Ellis Island;" stirring music. Remember the hour 6 to 7 p.m. Senior society 7 to 8 p.m. LODGES SICK LIST. COMMUNITY CENTER NOTES. Churches Churches GOSPEL MISSION NOTES. at which time the demobilization of the service flag will be completed, falling on the first Sunday anniversary of the signing of the armistice. All service men invited to be president. Mrs. Morris, president. The Sunday school is playing to a crowded house. Parents are urged to enroll their children, this is one way of helping in the great Americanization plan. C. B. Woods, superintendent. Prayer and class meeting were suspended last week on account of coal strike. They will be resumed next week. All members expected. The glad girl corps of the girl reserves gave a national party at the parsonage Tuesday evening. They were costumed to represent the various counties after games led by Miss Virginia Robinson. Light refreshments were served. Pie social benefit Mite Missionary society Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the parsonage. Big pies, little pies which fairly make you dazzle eyed. Come. Mrs. Spencer Carey of Oxford avenue will entertain the St. Paul's aid next Thursday. Mrs. John Drew, president. Thanksgiving will be the occasion for many entertainments during the week in and around St. Paul's. The normal department of the Sunday school gave their first public commencement on the third. Ten members of the class were awarded diplomas. Songs, speechmaking and feasting constituted the program. Congratulations to all concerned. Mrs. Adam Dixon is absent from her post of duty visiting her son and family in Waco, Texas. Allen Stars held their monthly meeting Friday afternoon. Mr. G. W. Thomas leader. The prayer circle of the Mite Missionary society met with Mrs. Marie Nesbitt, Eleventh street Tuesday. The deaconess and stewardess members were present. CORINTHIAN CHURCH. (Rev. G. W. Robinson, Pastor.) Due to the water Sunday the congregation was small, but the pastor preached sermons that were enjoyed by all present. The Corinthian Aid society will meet at the residence of Mrs. Ida 0wens, 1026 West Seventeenth street Friday, Nov. 21. The entertainment given by the Corinthian aid at Mrs. Fannie Jackson's on last Saturday, Nov. 8 was quite a success financially. Overseas boys, please do not forget the grand reception and demobilization of the service flag at Corinthian church, Nov. 20. On account of the long evenings now we are asking the people to come early on Sunday evening that we might begin service at 7:30. Please have the B. Y. P. U. to meet at 6:00 o'clock. We are sure that with the poor service of the street car everybody will enjoy the 30 minutes early services. The pastor will speak both Sunday morning and evening tomorrow. His subject Sunday morning will be "If You Only Knew." In the evening he will speak on "Calvary." We hope to see large crowds at both services. The ushers will hold a Sunday monthly meeting Monday. Nov. 17 at the residence of Mr. James Mitchell, 1324 Day street. A large membership is desired by the president. The Mission circle is preparing for a big Thanksgiving dinner with a pronouncements later. gram in the evening. Further an Y. W. C. A. NOTES V. W. C. A. NOTES. The high school girls met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. W. H. McCree. Twelve responded and organized a high "Y" girls reserve corps. Miss Adelade Eaves was elected corps scout. They will meet each Friday evening with Mrs. McCree. Sunset girls reserve corps of Corinthian Baptist church gave an entertainment in the basement of the church last Thursday evening and a very interesting program was rendered. The provisional committee met at the Y. M. C. A. and Mrs. N. C. Marshall was appointed chairman of the recreation committee. Mrs. T. L. Griffith was appointed chairman of the mothers work department. A course of lectures for the benefit of the group leaders, have been given at the Y. M. C. A. This course proved to be very instructive and the leaders deserved much good information from them. The Girl Reserve Corps of the A. M. E. church had a very interesting meeting Tuesday night. They were costumed to represent girls of other lands and told of the habits and customs of the land they represented. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Owing to the coal strike which makes it almost impossible to hold public meetings the religious training instruction of the Crocker Street Branch Y. M. C. A. which was to have opened Monday evening, Nov. 17 has been deferred until Monday evening, Dec. 1 at 7:30. The "Young Friend's Club" of Crocker street Y. M. C. A. located on South East Fifteenth and Scott began their basketball practice in Roadside gymnasium, Nov. 4 at 7 o'clock. Every Tuesday and Friday evening from 7 to 7:40. They have full access to the gym, and all it affords. Fifteen were present for practice last Tuesday night. All sympathizers of the hard struggle the Y. M. C. A. is making to con- 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 WFEKS 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 terma. struct a building, are asked to meet with the committee of management Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock on the corner of Twelfth and Crocker streets to clear the location preparatory to construction. Mr. A. A. Alexander, chairman, of building committee will be present with truck and tools. Only a Cold. 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(By Mrs. Selby Johnson.) The Masonic lodge of which F. S. Johnson is master, has had two extra occasions within the past month. The first was the initiation of several new members and a swell banquet following it. Several distinguished visitors were present. Grand master of the Masonic lodge of Iowa and jurisdiction in the person of W. W. Gross was present and with an eloquent address in behalf of the lodge to the complete surprise to its master presented him with a beautiful past master's chain. So full was the master, words failed him but in his plain, simple honest way, he assured all present he was deeply grateful for the great esteem in which he was held and hoped to be fully worthy of every trust they had in him. Later in the month the grand patron of Iowa and jurisdiction the Rev. S. B. Moore of Davenport, Iowa visited them and gave them a helpful and timely address. Mrs. Charles V. Wilson is in St. Paul, Minn., to spend some time with the children. Rev. C. R. Waters has returned from Davenport, where he has been attending some business Be sure and attend the two nights entertainment for the benefit of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church Thursday, and Friday, Nov. 13 and 14. The first night's program will be furnished by the men and the second by the ladies. Some of the very best local talent of the city will aid in making the affair a great success financially as well as intellectually. A market where all of the fruits, vegetables, etc., of the season can be bought at a reasonable price, will aid materially. Tre deacons of the church invited Mrs. Seiby Johnson to aid and this big rally and aided assistance of Mrs. V. Olive Phillips and especially the members and friends of the church. She hopes to realize a neat sum to aid the pastor, Rev. J. Sterling Moore and wife in their uniting efforts to free the entire church property of all indebtedness. Little Lathan Mills is slowly improving. The indoor carnival at Pilgrim Rest church despite the inclement weather the entire week, was well attended. Splid prizes, other amusement, and a program in which all were well pleased was managed by Mrs. M. E. Moore. The Hallowe'en entertainments given by lodges, churches and private individuals were well attended and all reaped a far better harvest than they anticipated. Mrs. George Ashby and daughter. Mrs. Pearl Perkins have returned from their visit to St. Louis. Mrs. Lizzie Wilkerson Graham is in the city visiting relatives and friends and at the same time looking after her interest in the Selby-Johnson estate. --- --- KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan's the World's Liniment This famous reliever of rheumatic aches, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, neuralgic pains, and most other external twinges that humanity suffers from, enjoys its great sales because it practically never fails to bring speedy, comforting relief. 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They have been cordially received and gained information they could not have otherwise gotten and the ysce a greater need for that kind of work and will do more of it as time goes on. The Sunday Afternoon Lecture club was resurrected by Mrs. Anna Hoimes and others Sunday at 4 p. m. at Bethel church. A good attendance and a spendiid program was rendered. In the absence of the president, George W. Snoddy, Rev. C. R. Waters was acting chairman. Miss Ruth Johnson was pianist for evening. She also rendered an instrumental solo. Miss Verlin South played for the solo sung by Mrs. V. Olive Phillips. A duet was rendered by Mesdames Anna Holmes and Nevada Johnson. A bass solo by Mr. Theodore Bryant and the rest of the music was furnished by Mrs. Holmes' chorus club. The principal speaker was Dr. W. H. Harper, who gave an interesting talk on influenza. Points emphasized were how to prevent it. Master Burdette Franklin is much better. The Carnation club was entertained by Mesdames George Ann Coleman, Lena Porter and Miss Madah Lewis last Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. H. Taylor entertained the 'adies of the steward board Tuesday at her home. Mrs. Susie B. Jackson is improving. The Phyllis Wheatley Charity club had a fair entertainment despite the inclement weather at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church Tuesday night. Several men of the city have contributed their annual subscription of $1 each to help this worthy cause. Rev. G. O. Terrell of Colfax, Iowa, visited Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Clark last week, attended the various church services and took active part in the same. His allure to the Sewing circle was much appreciated. Rev. W. H. Clark is moving along very nicely with his church repairs have been made and debts are being paid and he is getting things fixed up so well that his members will not even think of letting him get away from them. We have been reliably informed that Rev Clark stands very high in the estimation of the people, both white and colored, in his home town, Colfax, Iowa. He has lived there eighteen years. We need more such reports about our people. The M. G. O. B. club postponed its monthly meeting this week on account of the church entertainment. 112 Millions used last year to KILL COLDS HILU’S caseafg) um BRO! peste Sac sirmtale, sare be Seicere Spies oe as Sage. acer. At All Drag Stores —_—————————— Young Women’s Christian Industrial Mission 21-23 North Fourth Street Keokuk, Iows Phone Bed 816 Am Agency for the MORAL PRO ‘TECTION, GUIDANCE AND TRAIN ING of Lone Colored Women and Girl coming as stranges to lowa for work or visit. WEITE US, and we will as sist you to find A PLACE TO WORK; A HOME AND THE CHURCH YOU WANT in any of our lows towns. Bouthera girls not qualified for serv- ice in modern northern homes can re- ceive training in our Housckeeper’s Emergency Course—Bible Training and ‘other subjects aleo taught. ‘This Institution supports a Free Reading Room, Burean of Information asad place of Christian recreation. Opes afternoons daily. For all Christian workers, When in Keokuk come to the mission. This means you. ‘MISS E.iDNEY J. DAVIS, Supt. av. OSKALOOSA NOTES. Pe rt Wee een ee Mildred, infant daughter of Mrs. Vir ginia Johnson, is sick. The Wesley Chapel Aid gives a lun eheon Thursday night. Everybody i invited. A. G. Clark has the rheumatism. Sunday was the day set for the rally at the Shorten A. M. E. ehureh. The day was rainy, but the friends of the ebureh remembered well and came ous well prepared to do their bit. The Sunday sehool under the plan: and management of Mrs. Cora Moore teacher of class No. 3 rallied to the oveasion and brought in $48.15. The workers were 2s follows: Frankie El len, $15.00; Carl Moore, $13.00; Irene Mitchell, $7.65; Grace Coleman, 6.25, and Wilbur Coleman, $6.25. There were no prizes offered but Mrs. Moore thonght the children should be encour- aged and gave each a token of appre- ciation. The total collection for the day was $104.25. ‘The members of the Baptist church are making quite a showing in the progress of the new chuch. Rev. B. J. Palmer is very busy. CLINTON NEWS. (Ber A. A. Bush.) ‘The Iowa Social club met on Mon- day evening in monthly session at the home of William Williams, jr. one of the matters considered was a social evening for the members and their fam. ilies, an event of the near future. ‘The parsonage committee is busy en- deavoring to supply the necessary ar- ticles of furniture for use in the pas: tor’s home. Rev. BR. Thomas and wife have re- turned from Chicago and points in Michigan having been called away on account of the death of the former’s brother. Claude Heron has returned home aftor several months stay in Canada, The parsonage committee entertained Tuesday night with a program and re- freshments at Bethel A. M. E. ‘church. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson were ealled to Ottumwa a few days ago on Account of the death of the former’s mother, Mrs. William Thompson, de- eeastd had been in poor health for some time, Mrs. Siegel Wilder, who has been quite ill, is reported considerable bet- ter. @ i Mi, =~ CATARFH Ty sLadpeR wiesey 24 HOURS DNF - 25" @) A Have Soft STRAIGHT HZ HAIR Bec seas pane haa BEA Soft, Lustrous, esi ron F) Beautiful Hair Lesisiesce Wy By Using HEROLIN uot brecs Hair Dressing peer ear be lear gale Se sas by eee | | ER OMTEAMEAC GAL [ill with tonsilitis. ‘Mr. David Phillipe was married las week to Mra. Alice Cary. | ‘Most laxatives and cathartice afford loniy temporary relief and should be eed only for that purpose. When you want permanent relief take Chamber- lain ’s Tablets and be carefal to observe the directions with each package. These tablets not only move the bowels, but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. aa. Sa 2 ee | The A and I. club met with Mrs. William Nosh Thursday afternoon in a business session. The weather was very bad but a nice little crowd was out and = successful meeting was the result. It will meet st the same place next Thurs- day night in a social session. The pres- ident, Sister E. Hicks is much pleased with the club and is working hard for ite benefit. ‘Miss Bessie Nash is quite eick at this writing. The social given Saturday night for the reparing of the church was a success and the work is being done. Dea con Ceoy Nosh who started several months ago on the work has about fiz- ished the painting and fixing the win- dows. There is a little work yet to be done on the outside before it gets too cold. Rev. Alford preached his first sermon Sunday. A goodly number were out in jspite of the rainy weather and heard ‘two good sermons, which were enjoyed by those present. Little Emma Walker is reported on the sick list. ‘Mrs, J.P. Goring and Mrs. A. L. Crit- tenden were visiting in Mystic Sunday afternoon at the E. F. Brown home. Mr. D. F. Brown, who has been sick for some time is getting better. Sister Anna Oliver is able to be out again. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Ceoy Noah were calling on friends Monday evening. There were several callers at the home of Brother and Sister Nash Sun- day. ‘Mr. and Mrs, William Noah were making a few calls Sunday evening. The church is planning to have serv- ices on Thanksgiving day at 11 o’clock and a supper in the evening. Everybody come out and eat a good supper and help the church. ‘Anyone having news please notify the reporter, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, 206 South Eighth street. Mrs. Clara Hubbard of Fairfield was a business visitor in Mt. Pleasant last Friday. ‘Mr. Charles Fitzgerald was hurriedly taken to the Mercy hospital in Burling. ton last Thursday where he underwent an operation. He is getting along nice- ly. ‘Mrs. Luella Waples, granddaughter of Mrs. Maggie McNeal and Mr. Forest Givens of Sharon, Mo., were quietly married here last Tuesday, Nov. 4. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Givens wish them many years of wedded bliss. Mr. and Mrs. Givens will make their home in Peoria, TH. Mrs, Seavy, wife of Rev. Seavy of East St. Louis, who was called to Ot- tumwa, Towa, on account of the death of her mother. Mrs. William Thompson stopped over to spend Sunday with her laughter, Miss Etta, who is a senior at Lw.c ‘Mrs, Lewis Davis of Chicago is in the +ity called here by the serious illness of her brother, Mr. Stephen Brown and her ‘riend, Mrs, M, Hughes. Mr. Stephen Brown, a well: known -esident of this city passed away Sat- wday evening at his home from an ill- ness with heart trouble, which came as a -esult of an attack of influenza which he suffered last winter. Deceased leaves to mougn his death his wife and one son and a sister, Mra. Nettie Brown Davis. Funeral services were held from the Sec- ond Baptist church of which he was a member, Tuesday at 2:30 p. m, Ree. J. H. Handy preaching it. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of trouble. He is not dead but sleepeth. The 8. S. of A. M. E, church elected their officers for.the coming year and hope to do greater work this year for the cause of Christ. ‘Mrs, Alexander of Des Moines is vis- iting her stepmother, Mrs. Harriet Smith. ‘Mr. and Mrs, George Colston of Fair. field were in the city Tuesday to attend the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Stephen Brown In the District Court of the State of Towa, in and For Polk county, Jan- uary term, A. D., 1920. Stella Beard, Plaintiff. ve. John Beara, a Defendant. ‘You are hereby notified that on or be- fore the 15th day of Nevember, 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 Towa, in and for. Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an abso- lute divoree from the bonds of matri- tnony.on the grounds of: cruel and in- human treatment, For further particulars see. petition, and unless you appear thereto and de- fend before noon of the second day. of the next term, being the January term of-said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the 5th day. of January, 1920, default wil! be ventered against you and) judgment ‘and decree rendered thereon... Rev. J. W. Tutt of Quiney, Ill, was a welcome visitor Friday at the hom: of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Porter, 235 zis street. “ "The ‘lectric light committee are working deligently for the installation of lights in Bethel A. M. E. chureh. The trustees signed contracts carly this week for the work to be done. Mra, Emma Williams, wife of Rev. W. W. Williams has decided to accom: yaxy her husband to Muscatine whe-< his will pastor this year. | Mr. Boy Watts attended the funers! of Mrs. William Thompson in Ottumwa, who passed away a few days ago. Arrangements are under way for the annual Thanksgiving dinner at Bethel A.M. E ebureh. ‘Our people did themselves proud ix assisting in putting over the sdditional $300,000 bond issue, for the new Clintoz ‘High school at the special election Nov. 4 ALBIA NEWS. (By Miss May F. Davis.) | Two young meu from Ottumwa vis ited in Albia on Sunday and attende¢ Sunday morning services at the A. M =. ebureh. ‘Bev. and Mrs, William Brown are re joicing over the arrival of a baby gir ‘at their homs. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Lou Jones and elected the following officers for this year, Mrs Hattie Benning, president; Mra G. A Davis, vice president; Mrs Delia Thomas, secretary; Mrs. Ada Reed, as sistant secretary; Mra. George Hollings worth as treasurer.’ ‘Mrs. George Hollingsworth has been in Missouri for several weeks with her sister whose death oceurred a few days ago. ‘The Sewing Circle club met st the home of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. BUELINGTON ITEMS. (By Mrs. Elizabeth Green.) Rev. EB. C. Bansom, jr., of the St Jobn’s A. M. E. chureh is beginning tc do big things again Mr. John Dunn and company are installing a new furnace in the church, and while digging out, they found totheir surprise that the church has a five foot foundation under it, so the reverand got busy. Four leading white ehurches have donated $400.00 toward building a hall under the eburch for entertainments, and for the different clubs to hold their meetings. A dining room, kitchen and a raised platform at one end will also be built. ‘The members of the church have raised $60.00 to build a thirty-five foot chim- ney. The harvest social given last Tuesday by the Willing Workers club at the A. M. E. church was a grand success. A very nice program was put on. The boy’s orchestra made its first public ap- pearance to the surprise and delight of all present. They are doing fine. Mrs. Sadie Haynes gave a masked Hallowe'en entertainment at the A. M. /E. chureh for the stewardess board. It was a splendid night for the ghost to ‘walk, (damp and chilly.) Many put in their appearance at the entertain: ‘ment, and a jolly time was had by all ‘present. Miss Alice Smith received the prize for tho best masked lady. Mr. Harold Sidney received the gents prize. Miss Ella May Murray received the prize for placing the eye in the pump kin. The decorations and refreshment were in keeping with the festal day. ‘The members of the B. J. Progressive club spent a very pleasant evening las’ Wednesday with Mrs, Hazel Crawforé as hostess, | Mr. and Mrs. A. Thompson enter ‘tained a large company of friends or Hallowe’en- night. ‘Mr. and Mrs, J, W. Dixson invited ir a few of their friends last Friday eve ning evening to help them celebratr their nineteenth wedding anniversary Mrs. L. B. Palmer Berry of Jersey City, N. J., and Mrs. Grace Morris Joner of Piney Ridge, Miss,, two former Bur Iington girls, are expected in the city this week to visit relatives and friends Rev. C. R. Waters of Keokuk was in the city last Friday between train time, en route from Davenport to his home. ‘The Misses Evelyn and Audrey Hedge and Alice Smith attended a party in Ft. [Madison last Tuesday. They report a fine time. Mr. (Peter Palmer passed away at his home Nov. 3, after an illness of several months, Mr. Palmer was a well known citizen. He came to this city with his parents when a very small boy and was 65 years old at the timo of his death. ‘He was never married, and is survived py five sisters, Mra, Jane Watkins, Mrs. Rebecca Pleasant and Mrs. Alice Gallo- ‘way of Burlington, Towa; Mrs. Leva Spears and Mrs, Ida Burris of Chicago, TH. One brother, William Palmer of Burlington, Jowa. A number of other relatives and a host of friends. ‘Mr. William Ragland fell down a pair of steps at his home last Saturday evening and was very bady hurt, but at the present time he is recovering very nicely. CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. (By Mrs. Clara Harrison.) The N. A. A. C. P. will hold their annual meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Noy. 24. Rev. 8. B. Moore of Davenport will speak. | ‘Mrs. Wilda Lowery and daughter have returned from Marshalltown. Mrs. James Grimes has gone to De- troit, Mich. “Mes, W. A. Brown is in Buxton this week. “The dance’ given at, the K. P. hall Monday nioht, was yoll attended. 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