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THE BYSTANDER 63 Murdered by Mobs in United States in First 10 Months of 1919 63 Murdered by Mobs in United States in First 10 Months of 1919 Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXVI No. 23 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, today made public a statement showing that sixty-three were murdered by mobs in the United States in the first ten months of 1919. Of the victims sixty-one were American citizens and two were Mexicans. Fifty-nine of the Americans done to death were Negroes, of whom eleven were burned at stake. "Among the causes for lynching were circulating incendiary literature, and talking of Chicago riot," says the statement of the Advancement association. "Four Negroes were lynched for 'intimacy' with white women, one for not turning out of the road for a white boy in an automobile, one for an altercation with a white man and one for being a leader of his race. Georgia led the states with seventeen lynchings, Mississippi followed with ten, Alabama and Louisiana dividing the honors of third place with eight lynchings each. The tabulations follow: Lycoming in the United States in the First Ten Months of 1919—By States. Alabama (1 white) 8 Arkansas 5 Colorado (Mexicans) 2 Florida 4 Georgia 17 Louisiana 8 Mississippi 10 Missouri (white) 1 Nebraska 1 North Carolina 2 South Carolina 1 Tennessee 1 National Y. Notes NATIONAL Y. M. C. A. NOTES. New York, Nov. 28.—The record of the colored men and women who were sent overseas by the Young Men's Christian association, who served as secretaries during the world war in dotted with brilliant bits of patriotic, Christian achievement, courage, and self-abnegation. Like the colored soldiers, they went forth to do battle against the enemy until the last armed foe laid down his weapon of warfare. The total number sent was eighty-four, sixty-one men and twenty-three women. Of this number two died on active service overseas and two died in this country. Frederick D. Ballou, of Richmond, Ky., and the Rev. R. A. Pritchett, of Philadelphia, who served with the forces in Africa were drowned at Dar-es-Salaam, in East Africa. The two men who died in the home service were the Rev. H. E. Levi, of Talladega, Ala., who died at Camp Wheeler and Hiram H. Wheeler, of Urbana, Ill., who died while on furlough. The Y. M. C. A. and the colored race have many times recorded their pride and satisfaction for the loyalty and efficient work done by the colored secretaries. Those cited for bravery were Edward Terrell Banks, of Dayton, Ohio, Hugh Oliver Cook, of Kansas City, Mo., and M. W. Bullock, former Dartmouth football star. Mr. Banks won his citation for bravery while serving the Three Hundred Sixty-eighth infantry of the Ninety-second division. This division received word that scout had been wounded and was lying helpless between the lines. Banks immediately set out to rescue the wounded man but in the attempt was caught by a terrific barrage and could not get back. With a determination to save his man Secretary Banks stayed with him through the night and brought him back the next morning when the firing was less severe and carried him to safety. For this he was recommended for a citation by Captain Smith, commanding Company K, of the Three Hundred Sixty-eighth infantry. For gallant conduct in the Champagne offensive of September 26 to Oct. 6, Hugh Oliver Cook, of Kansas City, commanding Company K, of the Three Hundred Seventy-first infantry was thus recommended by Col. P. L. Miles, commanding the regiment, "for heroic conduct in volunteering to aid in administering to the wounded on September 26 near Hill 188. He worked tirelessly until he himself was gassed M. W. Bullock, was cited by Col Hayward, of the old Fifteenth New York regiment for gallant service with that regiment throughout its service. Only a Cold. Are you ill? is often answered—"Oh! it's only a cold," as if a cold was a matter of little consequence, but people are beginning to learn that a common cold is a matter not to be trifled with, that some of the most serious diseases start with a cold. As soon as the first indication of a cold appears take Chamblain's Cough Remedy. Remember that the sooner you get rid of your cold the less the danger, and this remedy will help you to throw it off. Texas ..... 3 Total ..... 63 The manner of lynching was as follows: Burned ..... 11 Shot to death ..... 20 Hanged ..... 19 Beaten to death ..... 2 Cut to pieces ..... 1 Drowned ..... 1 Manner unknown ..... 9 Total ..... 63 The alleged causes are as follows: Insulting white woman ..... 5 Alteration with white man ..... 1 Attempting to pull white woman from horse ..... 1 Trouble between white and colored cotton mill workers ..... 1 Assault on white woman ..... 12 Murder ..... 13 Insulting white man ..... 1 Shooting white man ..... 6 Attempted assault on white woman ..... 4 Result of race riot ..... 1 Talking of Chicago riot ..... 1 Not turning out of road for white boy in auto ..... 1 Leader among Negroes ..... 1 Circulating incediary literature ..... 1 Misleading mob ..... 1 Boastful remarks of killing of sheriff ..... 1 Intimacy with white woman ..... 4 Found under bed in white man house ..... 1 7pressing himself too freely lynching of Negro ..... 1 Causes unknown ..... 1 Total ..... 63 Indianapolis, Ind.—The Mme. C. J. Walker company manufacturers of all kinds of hair and toilet articles, the best of their kind it is claimed by experts on the market, and operating under the management of F. B. Ransom, its general manager, threw open its doors Monday night to one of the largest gathering that has been seen in this city for many years. The opening commenced at 5 o'clock and there was a steady coming of the town people until 10:00 o'clock when the doors were closed. The opening was the departure in this line of the company, where the headquarters and executive offices in this city are located this will be the show office and branch where the many patrons of the company can be accommodated in any line of the company's goods, and at the same time can save the pleasure of being served by the best experts in the country in the way of treatment of the hair and expert manicure work, as the parlors are the best equipped west of New York and the Alleghenies. The parlors are located at the corner of West and North streets, right in the heart of the business district of the northwest part of the city. Mrs. Lulu Alexander, one of the oldest and most respected traveling representatives of the company was in active charge and displayed her splendid sagacity and great ability in keeping with her many years of travel and experience in handling and presenting to the great throng many adaptations of the company's many preparations. The refreshments were profuse and the hundreds went away charmed in every way, for the like many had never seen before, and was amazed at the progress of the great firm right among us that thousands did not know about or even dreamed of right in our midst, where many had lived all their lives, but will always remember this great firm's opening. Mrs. Helen Swanson, an up-to-date operator, will have charge of the hairdressing department and Mrs. Cora Jackson, who is considered one of the best manicurists in the country, will be in charge of the manicure tables. The officers and management are not only pleased at the appreciation of the public, but are all happy. COMPLIMENTS NEW Rock Island, Ill., Nov. 24, 1919. Mrs. E. Mash. Madame Editor: It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to compliment you in your new field of labor. You have made the start where few men succeed. You have taken over a newspaper where men of ability have established its worth. With twenty-five years of experience they leave it in its infancy comparing to its worth. infancy, comparing From the beginning of your first issue I saw a new light in your paper that made my heart leap with joy, and gave me a new inspiration to read every thing in the Bystander. thing in the life May I say to you? Don't get discouraged. This world was not made in one day. It will take time for you to Wilberforce Retains Military Deptartment WILBERFORCE RETAINS WILMARK DEPARTMENT MILITARY DEPARTMENT Washington, D. C., Nov. 28—The report, which gained considerable circulation, to the effect that Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, Ohio, had lost its military department by failure to measure up to government requirements has proven erroneous, according to files in the war department. An order issued by General Peyton C. March, chief of staff, and signed by P. C. Harris, adjutant general, reads as follows, and offers conclusive proof that Wilberforce still retains its military standing with the war department: "By direction of the president, Lieut-Col. John E. Green, infantry, is relieved from his present duties with the military intelligence division, to take effect upon his arrival in this city, is detailed under the provisions of section 56, of an act of congress approved June 3, 1916, as professor of military science and tactics at Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, Ohio, and will proceed to that point an dreport for duty accordingly." Anti "Jim Crow" Bill Loses In Congress Washington, D. C., Nov. 28. The amendment proposed by Martin B. Madden of Illinois, abolishing Jim Crow cars in the south precipitated a stormy debate in congress and lost by 142 votes to 12. Singular, but true, it received no support from northern and eastern republicans. Representative Snider, republican of New York, joined with the southern democrats in defeat of the Madden amendment. Speaking for the amendment Mr. Madden declared that separate accommodations for the amendment Mr. Madden declared that separate accommodations for our group cost the railroads twenty million dollars a year. He condemns discrimination and said the service given by the race during the war entitled it to equally and fair treatment in this country. (New York Tribune.) Gone are the days of Negro ministrelsy! End men and interlocutors who one shuffled their way 'round the country are turning into Romeos and Caesars, not to mention your true Othellos.1 The Lafayette players herald the new day. This versatile trope of Negroes, starting from Harlem, will tour the leading cities of the north and south, playing "Faust," "Madame X," "Trilby," "The Fortune Hunter," "Resurrection," "Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "The Rosary," "Seven Keys to Baldpate," and a hundred different dramas, ranging from the classic to Broadway farce. Recently night after night, they have been drawing record-breaking crowds to the Lafayette theatre, in the very heart of build up the Bystander to a high class newspaper. So people will not begrudge the cost of the paper. As my subscription ran out last month you'll find a P. O. order for the sum of $1.50. We truly. Maj. N. Clark Smith given great Ovation at White Sparrow Maj. N. Clark Smith given great Ovation at White Sparrow MUSICAL NUMBERS HIGHLY ENTERTAINING A concert of unusual attractiveness was given under the auspices of the White Sparrows on last Sunday afternoon at the University church auditorium. The whole program was given by colored people and they again demonstrated the ability of their race along music lines. Maj. N. Clark Smith, musical director of the Lincoln High school of Kansas City and bandmaster and song leader of the high school cadets, U. S. A., gave a very interesting address on the "Elements of Negro Melody." Major Smith has traveled extensively in Africa and his address was listened to with great pleasure by the large audience of more than 5,000. "Steal-Away" Charms. The first musical number was an arrangement of "Steal Away" by Major Smith, sung by an octet composed of Ethel Bowmer and Aurora Brooks, soprano; Colleen Jones and Mattie The 368th Exonerated Washington, D. C.—Failure of the Three Hundred Sixty-eighth Negro infantry regiment to function properly in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, which led to the predicament of the famous "Lost Battalion" was due mainly to the fact the Negro unit received unauthorized orders to withdraw, according to a special report made to Secretary of War Baker by an officer of the inspector general's staff. Careful investigation has failed to reveal the origin of the mysterious orders. No such instructions were sent from American headquarters, the report which was made public today said. Company officers had been warned that "no withdrawal order, not in writing and signed by the battalion commander, should be obeyed." The investigation was ordered by Mr. Baker in order that he might obtain all the facts regarding the participation of the Three Hundred Sixty-eighth infantry in the action, in view of the severe criticism of the regiment's failure to hold. Allegations were made, the secretary said, that the morale of the regiment had been broken by race discrimination, that the white officers fell short of their duty and that the troops were not properly equipped. With the exception of the criticism relating to equipment, all the charges were unwarranted, the inspector's report said. The officers involved were Capt. Daniel Smith, Lieutenants Crawford, Cheers, Cross and Johnson. Capt. L. H. Godman, in civil life an attorney in Columbus, Ohio, and Lieutenant Goodloe of Washington, were the attorneys in the case. The Chief Administrator, Major General Sir A. W. Money, engaged the band of the Second battalion, West Indian regiment, a colored organization, to play before the military governor of Jerusalem on the king's birthday. Owing to the illness of the bandmaster, Band Sergeant G. H. Nielson conducted the performance. Several nationalities heard and applauded these musicians. In the evening the same band played on the Mount of Olives. New York's populous Negro section. Tragedy in other sections of the town may play to empty houses. In Harlem, the home of musical shows, Hamlets are still rare enough to be popular. Three years ago every one who went to the Lafayette tired of its perpetual burlesque and Negro vaudelle. An unprecedented run of bad business set in, and to tempt a very indifferent Harlem back again the manager decided to form the first Negro stock company that should play for Negro actors in New York. As fast as that little factory turns out fresh Camilles and Svengalis the players, who now number seventy-five, will be increased and then regrouped into several troupes, one is time for each thater along the new circuit. Woods, altos; Shelton and Ernest Knox, tenors; George Mason and Emmett Burger, bassos. This number was given a beautifully artistic rendition, the voices blending well and while we expect this particular song to be well sung by colored people, the reading of it yesterday afternoon was unusually good and brought forth much applause. Later in the program they sang two other great favorites, "I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray" and "Snowtume River." The former made a fitting close to the afternoon program. Pianists Pleasing. Two pianists appeared, Clyde Le Roy Glass, a former West High graduate of the New England conservatory of music now instructor in Western university of Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Glass played a funeral march composed by Major Smith, displaying a fine music intelligence and an excellent technique. The march was played with much dignity. Malcolm Griffith, a student at Drake conservatory, besides playing the accompaniments, played the "Scenes From an Imaginary Ballet," by the celebrated Negro composer, Coleridge-Taylor. He gave a good account of himself and received liberal applause. Male Soprano Surprises. Carroll Curtley was perhaps the surprise of the afternoon. A fine strapping fellow of over six feet came upon the platform in a quiet easy manner. As the accompanist began to play the prelude of the famous Arditi Kiss Waltz many in the audience began to think that some mistake had been made and as the singer began the opening they began to wonder still more, Mammoth Corporation for Development of Insurance Among Negroes Charted by Successful Negro Capitalists. (Associated Negro Press.) Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 28.—Following a series of important conferences here between some of the race's most successful and representative business men, a charter has been issued for the incorporation and license of the Supreme Life and Casualty company. This organization bring together men who have demonstrated their ability in conducting successful insurance enterprises. T. K. Gibson, of Atlanta, Ga., secretary and founder of the FireSided Mutual Insurance about this organization. The purpose of the company is set forth in the following statement taken from its announcement. $ ^{11} $ The company is formed for the greater development and expansion of insurance along casualty lines among our people, and for the acquisition by purchase and re-insurance, subject to legal and departmental supervision of life, health and accident organizations in various parts of the country. Admittedly our greatest commercial advancement has been achieved in insurance. And while our few old line If you can't get coal you can get a diamond. See the Bystander circulation contest. In a recent issue of the "Reconstruction," Charles Edward Russell says: "The Negro did not run in Chicago nor in Washington, and in my judgment, he is not going to run anywhere. Do we really and conscientiously desire to have in this country a surplusage of race riots? Do we truly relish the spectacle of a part of our citizenship hunting out with guns another part of our citizenship and shooting it down? Is the thought of street fighting dear to us? Because, if this is what we honestly wish we may be of good cheer; this is what we are practically certain to have if we continue to allow the relations of white and black in this country to drift along the road to battle and murder. We will take, as an example, the city of Chicago. You are all familiar with what recently happened there. NEGROES A CHANGED PEOPLE. The Negro did not run in Chicago nor in Washington and in my judgment he is not going to run anywhere. And the reason is that he has found himself. He knows now that he is a man. That makes the difference. He knows that he has under the constitution of the United States certain rights declared to be inallenably and that these rights are denied to him. He knows that merely because of the color of his skin he is put at a disadvantage with his fair skinned brother, and he knows that the discrimination is an indefensible wrong. He knows that no matter what may be his character, his attainments, industry, skill or worth, every avenue of advancement is closed to him because of his color. He knows that be cause of his color he is debarred from making his livelihood by any except the most menial occupations. He knows that he and his children are branded by that one mark of color and consigned by it to the pit of a caste from which there is no escape, and he feels in his heart and knows in his mind that all this is contrary to elemental justice, to the American tradition and to the law of God. Ladies! Do you want a diamond ring? Enter the circulation contest. for here was a real soprano voice of unusual smoothness and quality. Higher and still higher the voice rose until the A natural was reached as clear as a bell. At the conclusion Mr. Curtloy was given an ovation and for an encore sat down at the piano and played his own accompaniment to "Sweetest Little Feller." May Smith gave an illustrated lecture on Negro melody at the Union Congregational chuch Sunday night, to an audience composed principall of his own people. Prof. Clyde L. Glass, pianist, demonstrated the various themes discussed by Major Smith. An offering was taken for the memorial to the late Frederick Douglas, who Major Smith says gave him his first inspiration to make a scientific study of Negro folk music. This affair was arranged by Mrs. S. Joe Brown a trustee of the Frederick Douglass memorial committee, to which the proceeds from this went. Notice: All articles for the holiday number must be in not later than Dec. 15. The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west legal reserve companies and our many health and accident organizations have shared bountifully in the tremendous industrial expansion, yet, our greatly increased wages and highly enhanced standard of living have outgrown much of the insurance now in vogue and have created a demand for policies better adapted to this period of reconstruction. The supreme life and casualty comes to answer that demand. "A carefully conceived campaign for the nation-wide sale of these securities will be followed by the completion of the organization and the public presentation of the supreme life and casualty policy. The policy is the result of years of scientific study and actual experience, and has been prepared exclusively for this company by one of America's most eminent actuaries." Among the names of those who are sustaining Mr. Gibson in his efforts to organize this insurance company are such men as: G. W. Hayes, U. S. Court, Cincinnati; G. R. Davis, Cincinnati; C. S. Smith, Jr., D. G. Chandler, Columbus, H. A. Boyd, Nashville; W. S. Cannon, Atlanta; J. M. Pollard, Dayton; A. P. Bentley, Memphis; H. R. Butler, Georgia; C. S. Smith, Detroit; and others. The N. A. A. C. P. SENATOR CAPPER TO JOIN BOARD OF NEGRO ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION The National Association for the Advancement of Colored people today announced that Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas had consented to serve as a member of the board of directors. Mr. Capper's colleague from Kansas, Senator Charles Curtis, is sponsor for a resolution now before the senate, calling for a national investigation of race riots and lynching. MAJOR SPINGARN PROTESTS TO GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS Urges Commutation of Death Penalty Imposed on Eleven Negroes. Urging as a service to the nation, the commutation to life imprisonment of death sentences imposed upon eleven Negroes in Arkansas, Major J. E. Spingarn, late of the A. E. F. in France, has telegraphed Governor Charles H. Brough of Arkansas. Major Spingarn urges the commutation in order that further light on the recent race riots in order that further light on the recent race riots in Arkansas may be obtained before "irreparable wrong" is done. The telegram reads: Hon. Charles H. Brough, Little Rock. Ark. As one who has always had high faith in your courage and sense of justice, and who has admired the liberal attitude which you have expressed in regard to the negro, I am appealing to you to commute to life imprisonment the sentence of the eleven negroes recently condemned to death. From testimony obtained by two persons actually on the ground, I am convinced that the interest of justice would be preserved by this commutation, in order that an irreparable wrong may not be done before further light on the whole subject is obtained. As a patriotic American I should hate to have the fair name of Arkansas subject even to the suspicion of having done a grave injustice, at a time when more than ever the relations of white and black men should be on a basis of fair play and mutual understanding. You have it in your power to preform a national service at this crisis, and I feel sure that you will not shrink from doing ABYSSINIA INVITES COLORED AMERICANS Prince Dedpagmatch Nadoo, head of the Abyssinian mission to America has issued a statement which will be received by ambitious young colored Americans with keenest interest at this time. He declared that his country will gladly welcome Americans of color who are energetic and ambitious and who will assist in developing Abyssinian's vast natural resources. The country needs young men of intelligence and training and will lend them every encouragement, he declared. He said that there is no demand for unskilled labor, but that tradesmen and professional men will find unexcelled opportunities. He pledges his government to give land to persons of these classes who will settle in the land of the ancient Queen of Sheba. Persons interested in Prince Nadao's offer should write for information. New Men Are Powerful. The largest man to be added to the force stands 6 feet 5 finches in height and weighs about 240 pounds. According to instructors at the training school he is an excellent boxer and is wonderfully proportioned.-Defender. THE BYSTANDER Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone Walnut 899. Entered at the Post Office of Des Moines, Iowa, as Second Class matter, EMERALD E. MASH Managing Editor M. J. SMITH Circulation Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: To any part of the United States one year, postage paid $1.50 Six Months .75 Three Months .50 Weekly news letters must be received not later than Wednesday of each week. OUR REVISED VERSION. God give us Negroes; a time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands, Negroes whom the lust of office cannot kill, Negroes whom the spoils of office cannot buy, Negroes who possess opinions and will, Negroes who have honor, men who will not lie, Negroes who can stand before a demagogue, And damn his treacherous flatteries without winking. Negro men, sun crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking." God give us Negroes; a tide Strong minds, great hearts; Negroes whom the lust of f Negroes whom the spoils of Negroes who possess opinio Negroes who have honor, n Negroes who can stand be And damn his treacherous s Negro men, sun crowned, w In public duty and in privi WEEK'S EDITORI A BETTER UN WEEK'S EDITORIAL OF INTEREST A BETTER UNDERSTANDING (Editorial of The Clarion of Nov. 8.) Pew Negroes like to admit that the harsh prejudice against the race has proved a blessing since we like to think of blessings as pleasant and enjoyable accessions. The colored man is selfish, but at clannish, when it comes to dealing with his own; there is no absolute love of race pride that will make him sacrifice it help his comrade. He is looking for a bargaining at all times and color does not enter his mind when he looks for the best results. American castle in the south made the black man and himself and forced him into avenues of trade which a free-to-spend-wherever you-please policy would have made a race of paupers and ignorance mass. Had the Negro accepted his offerings there would be no drastic race antipathy, for the Negro would have taken no thought for the future, being content to work and spend. Regardless of the great prejudice and humiliation, we must admit these conditions were blessings in disguise which are present sources of strength for contending for advance standing in the better understanding between black and white must be along the line of economics. Civilization and power must rest on sound business and economics. A big business man or woman will gain a quicker recognition in the realm of men than the person who has nothing but his pedigree and words of thought. Luxury is an end product of profitable business. If the Negro The newcomers of a town and those of restive natures often wonder why more things have not been done and why affairs have not moved along with a swifter pace. This applies to all towns, villages and cities. There is the comparison of small places with large ones, the pointing out of defects and the eternal harping upon "what ought to have been done" and "what we ought to have." To the student of the development of human affairs, socially, politically, financially and intellectually, progress has been slow and painful. The march has been marked by the sufferings of the pioneers—dreams, hopes and higher endeavors mark the mile posts for those who follow. It is only as the old timers get together that one knows of the blasted hopes the good plans which went by the board. If one has had the years and the fortune to see small frontier towns in the making, to see the village grow into the metropolis, to see the steady trend upward in confluence, from the tallow dip to the tungsten, from the laying of logs to cement, from the buckboard and stage to the automobile and the limited; has seen the meeting house evolve from the "sitting room" to the many departmented edifice of worship, the little red, or not painted at all school house develop into the many activities of the modern school house; has known what the hunger of social intercourse was so that any man or woman was welcome to join the circle, so long as they were not notoriously bad or had not been convicted when the mantel of charity had not shrunk to the width of ones calling list or to those whom we owed a great more than we would ever pay—if one has had the fortune or years to witness all these things there is a little more tolerance and patience than is found in those who came into the heritage of telephones, paved streets, electric lights and inspected plumbing. It was not lack of character in those who wrought so apparently little, it was not want of vision to the extent of blindness, it was not sterility of hope, it was not being without imagination but rather the times which account for much, which those who are wise without knowledge, gnd lacking. We must look back with the idea of "from every man according to his ability" ever in our minds, when we would have things different. It is with this idea that we are going to talk about some of the older citizens of Des Moines and make clear the fact that they have made possible that which is Perhaps we will not did that anyone wants a better understanding with the white man, he must seek introduction in the way that interesting and worth while to the white man. The average man and more especially the business man, has no time to listen to tales of woe; for he has troubles of his own. The solution is up to the colored man, not the white man. The colored man will gain admission only as he receives support from the masses, not the classes of his people FIRST. Other people will seek him, when he has become a part of the community as a necessary business factor. No man cares to listen to your failures or what you intend to do. Every man is ready and willing to hear of your success in any line of endeavor; it may give him a suggestion to feature your idea in some part of his business. A better understanding will come when we prove ourselves men ready to serve and be served, as big factors in the life of the community as big business men. Social equality and the many other bogeyisms will adjust themselves to economic equality. When we get out of our own way, stop stumbling over ourselves, maybe we will so clearly that business knows only the rule of supply and demand, and will open doors that are closed to all other accomplishments, and will secure favors that other assets will not tqueh. Economics point the way for a better understanding.—St. Louis Independent Clarion. of them made wonderful contributions to human progress or race development but it is to the very favored few, to those upon whom the gods have smiled most feelingly, that this can be said; for the most part we do little but take our place in the ranks, wove when the mass moves, mark time or halt when the body gives signs of stopping or of merely being in motion without progressing. Few men are perfectly satisfied with conditions and those in the past had the same feeling of unrest as we now are troubled with, only there was more control exhibited. Some people mistake chronic grouches and ingrownasty dispositions for the surge of uplife; a flow of words and loud complaining seeming to them to settle conditions. It takes long hours, hard work, concerted action and an espirit de corps to change things, then the change comes gradually and suffers from danger of sudden relapse. It is the genius who does the wonderful and the admirable, most of us are grubs, following paths of least resistance; the difference between the doer and the complainer is that the kicker has the loudest voice generally and can stir up most discontent. What the one must admit is the fact that the older men usually had a finer friendship with the men of other races than the young fellows car now boast of with their contemporaries. There were the struggles of families to live, often the still numb sensibilities from the cruel days of slavery. If we look at present times and see the unrest and destruction from a war which did not touch our shores it does not take the wildest imagination to picture what the sensation must have been to those who were the bons of contention and tokk with them the advertisement of their condition. Those who are continually comparing northern communities with southern towns and cities ought to go where things are more to their liking. It is both a waste of time and breath to mention conditions which no efforts are being made to change. This mode of conversation makes people restless and unhappy and no one has a moral right to make another restless, when that restlessness must be digested or the effect felt by some irresponsible or helpless creature. The lives of those who have gone before us have made us better if we look for the good in them. As our little sketches will show all the men and women who came in the old days have left some monument; we can see the evidence of their work. The writer, alone, is responsible for the test. No one knows as many people as they Mr. Paul Gram, residing at 928 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, WI., recently gave out the following statement: "I had suffered with Pits (Bullying) 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 cared no sound and well. Over 10 years have been paused and the attacks have not returned. I with every one who suffers from this terrible disease would write R.O.P. N. Lapin, 30 Inland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI., and ask for a bottle of the same kind of medicine which he gave me. He has genuinely promised to send it pastpaid, free to any one who writes him."—Ady would like, so, if you know of someone who ought be carried in this little historical column send them, or the facts along and they will be interviewed or the facts edited. This column will be continued for some time and in the next issue we will bring forth the folks. This is an introductory so that you know the reason for some great or near great person's biography. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS. There is one field in which the black man stands on equal footing with his white brother. That is in the field of athletics. People recognize ability in that line without discrimination and the black men often excel. North Des Moines High school has just won the city championship. They have a splendid team. The young men on it are on their toes all the time and their sportsmanship is highly commendable. But the success of the team this year is largely to be accredited to the work of two Negroes, Morton and Fredericks. These young men have done unusually brilliant work, and the young people of North High recognize the fact and have accorded them their just amount of praise for the laurels they have brought to their school. Des Moines Capital of Nov. 24. (Letter received by Miss Sidney J. Davis, superintendent of the Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission in Keokuk, from Mrs. Eva C. Robinson National Representative of the W. C. T. U.) Miss Stinley S. Davis, Superintendent of the Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission, Keokuk, Ia. My dear Miss Davis:- I cannot tell you how many times I have thought of you and your splendid work in Keokuk. One of the departments of the W. C. T. U. work is work among colored people, therefore I was especially interested and want to contribute something towards it. So enclosed find my mite. I shall not soon forget my visit to your mission. How kind of you to send the taxi for me. This and other little acts of kindness to me, proves that you well know how to treat the "Stranger within your gates." Those in lower walks of life will too, I am sure, always be kindly received by you. I was greatly impressed with your work and, in my imagination can you see the mottoes and pictures on the wall all of which were of an uplifting nature. They can not but be a real inspiration to all who enter your little sanctuary. Your mission is one of the most nicely furnished I have ever visited. You have the right idea. Hold on and do not let anything discourage you. In way of encouragement I want to tell you (for I do not believe in keeping all of the flowers for the casket) that I heard a Keokuk woman say that you were doing a wonderful work there and that your mission had meant more to the town than anything that had come that way in a long time. I am truly glad to know that your work is appreciated and sincerely hope that you may have the hearty co-operation of all Christian people regardless of race or color. Sometimes we meet opposition and finnd Christ's own professed followers criticising and making it hard to carry on His work. We have found it so in our work for the overthrow of the rum power—the great soul destroying business, and you too will no doubt meet it in your work. But be not dismayed. Remember the divine promise: "When you passeth through the water, I will be with thee; and through the rivers they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest COME TO McCree's Drug Store Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist CURED HER FITS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS My dear Miss Davis:-- For THE BYSTANDER Fourth we are out with Doctor and that at hot sound and the through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flames kindle upon thee.' It does not say, if you pass through the waters, but "when." Praying that God may be abundantly bless your efforts. I am very truly yours, (Signed) Mrs. Eva Chenew with Robin. MACON, MO. NEWS. Mrs. C. Alice H. Crewes entertained her little son, Harris Xenophon Crewes, by a surprise party being his birthday. About thirty-five little girls and boys attended. The day was an ideal one, and the boys made well. The girls were busy sewing making doll clothes and fancy work after which they partook in the outdoors affair where a jolly time they had. A dainty lunch was served by Lucille D. Harris and Wantzell and Hortense Clark. Little Bernard Brown joined the hidden popeorn, chisekens, tally was the games of the evening. The little lad received many useful presents, after they all bid good by for home. Mr. Fred Woods of Colorado is visiting at the Carter home. Miss Irene Howard will entertain Monday night at her home. Western college gave a litterary program Friday in the meantime there was a debate, "Resolved that the Miners was Justified in Their Demands." Affirmative, C. H. Bates, Bratton and Jones; negative, Brent, Nichols and Mrs. Neal. Judges Thomas and T. B. Anderson. It will be held again at Vine and the Baptist church Thanksgiving night. Mrs. Reed from Omaha, Neb., is visiting at the Sallie Griffen home and friends. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood and Mr. Bell and Buckner, Rev. St. Mark and Bates attended the ministerial alliance in Jacksonville, Mo., Sunday. Quarterly meeting was held Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Mr. Warner Perkins of Columbus, Mexico, is visiting his sister and friends. He is looking fine and glad to have him back to dear old Missouri. Rev. G. L. Underwood, pastor of the Baptist church has been carrying on revival meetings. The Baptist Missionary society will have a Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday Nov. 27. Mr. Capt. Auston is still improving. Dr. Caston of St. Louis is visiting his friend and relative in Macon, Mo. Mrs. Nannie Ross and Mrs. Carrie Crutcheld ate breakfast at L. B. Anderson's cafe Thursday morning. Mr. Watron Turner has been visiting his mother in law and relatives in Vever, Mo., and left Saturday for Mason City, Iowa. Mrs. Perlie Braxton of Macon City, Mo., has been on the sick list, but now she is improving. Rev. Franklin of Bever, Mo., was a Macon City caller Tuesday. Mr. L. B. Anderson has been on the sick but now improving. Mrs. Fannie Major of Ardmore, Mo., was a Macon caller Saturday. She has been sick, but now improving. Mrs. Minnie Davis of Macon City, Mo., has been on the sick list, but now improving. Mr. Cecil Henderson of Chillicothe is on a vacation for a few weeks visiting his relatives in Macon, Mo. Mr. Fred Wood of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting his friend Mr. Carter in Ma- way of of the doing your town it way know and sin- the hear- people sometimes christ's ing and work. work for the and you work. over the passeth thee; will not walkest 'S vice, row- ions, and and vice. Moines OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND 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' ASPIRIN-Its Uses First Introduced by "Bayer" in the Year 1900 The name "Bayer" identifies the true, world-famous Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years. The name "Bayer" means genuine Aspirin proved safe by millions of people. In each unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" you are told how to safely take this genuine Aspirin for Colds, Headache, Tooth- MOBERLY NEWS. (Mrs. Katie Black.) The weather here is fine now. We are proud of that on the account of the coal shortage. Mr. Hubert Quinn has returned home from Onawa, Iowa, where he held a lucrative position. We are glad to have him back in our midst. Rev. A. H. Walker spent a few hours in the city while here he was the guest of Rev. A. J. William Tuesday last. Mr. A. C. Block, Rev. J. A. Hurley, Ed Harris and several others went to Salisbury Sunday and met the commander They report a nice meeting. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Daisy Wells is not doing so well at this writing. Little Miss Nellie Frances Quinn the interesting little daughter of Prof. and Mrs. L. B. Quinn entertained in honor of her fifth anniversary to several of her little friends. She was a recipient of many beautiful and useful presents. The feast of all nations that was held at the Methodist church last week was a good success. They netted $40 for which the Ladies aid feels very grateful. Rev. J. H. Downey and his congregation are holding service in Dr. J. S. Paly hall since the burning of their church. Prof. L. B. Quinn, the popular and efficient principle of the Moberly Lincoln school, returned Sunday at noon from Glasgow, Mo., where he appeared in a piano recital under the auspices of the Parent-Teachers association of the Evans High school Saturday evening, which proved to be a decided success. Quite a sad affair occurred in our city Sunday morning when a colored boy was shot to death by a mob crowd of white man which numbered over 200. The boy was not a resident of Moberly. He was from Chicago, Ill. ROCK ISLAND NOTES. The coming of Roscoe Simmons to Rock Island was a grand success. The colonel spoke to a large audience of the city. Negroes largely in the majority. At times he held the audience spellbound on other occasions he was loudly applauded. The colonel didn't hold back anything that stems the tide and progress of the race. Everyone that heard him here were well pleased and desire for him to return to the tri-cities sometime in the future. Everybody went wild over the great chorus of one hundred voices that thrill their very soul. ache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbage, Rheumatism, Neuritis and Pain generally. 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. Directed by Prfo. F. L. Brown. We must not overlook the services of the committee who worked so hard to make the affair a success, D. G. Patterson, the founder and leader work, was unique. Col. R. C. Simmons was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Windsor, 1311 Thirty-sixth street. The colonel was delighted with their fine home so well fitted with the best modern services. Declared he would hunt their home if he ever return back to Rock Island and that he desirel to do so. Mrs. Harris from Bloomington, Ill., are visiting Rev. S. H. Gibson and wife. Mr. and Mrs. W. Taylor is enjoying the presence of his mother and sister, who is visiting them at their beautiful home, 552 Twentieth avenue. Rev. Gibson baptised three converts Sunday night before a crowded audience and another to baptise next Sunday. Miss Lena Pearson, who is the agent for the Defender is having a grand success. She is now supplying the tri cities with the Chicago Defender. Miss Pearson, what's the matter with the Bystander? Mrs. Mable Patterson has been sick for the past week, but is better now. All were glad to see her at church Sunday night. Colonel Roscoe C. Simmons complimented D. G. Patterson for the splendid business form in which his coming was conducted. Dr. Davis is very busy now days. Dr. Davis is very busy now days. ast Moline and Moline and Rock Island are continually calling him. The doctor has made himself poplar in the quar-cities with white and colored also. Read the Bystander. Under new man- MACON, MO. The wedding bells have rung again in our neighboring towns. Mr. Monta Grant of Macon and Mrs. Claudine Randell of Jacksonville, Mo., were quietly married Sunday at the home of the bride. Rev. Fox performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The young couple will reside in their new home in Macon. Mr. Fred Wood, a former Macon boy, is visiting friends in the city. Mr. Richardson of Kirksville, Mo., formerly of Macon, were quietly married Sunday to Miss Nellie Randell at her home in College Mound. A number of relatives and intimate friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Fox. They will be at home to their friends at their new home in Macon. Cite mend and ‘Spread KILL THE COLD 4T . ce WITH BILrsS CASCARAE) QUIN! BRomsve Scasterd cold semedy Sor 29 yer sree esis ap a end ta ot ONS (At AR Dew Bo ————ss Youss Women’s Christian tiedustrial Mission ne 21-23 North Fourth Btrest Keckak, lows ‘Paene Bod £18 ‘Am Agecy for the MORAL PRO SECTION, GUIDANCE AND TEAI- ING of Lens Colored Women and Giri coming no stranges to lows for work ex visit. WHITE US, and we will a» sist you te f23 A PLACE TO WORK; ‘A HOME AND THE CHUBCH YOU ‘WAMT is azy of our lows towns Southern giris not qualified for serr- foo im modern northern hoives can re sive training in our Hovsckecper’s ‘Emergency Couree—Bible Training snd ether subjects aloo tanght ‘This Institution supports 2 Free Reading Room, Bureen of information and piace of Christian recreation. Opes sfterseses daily. For all Christian workers. When ix Keckuk come to the mission, ‘This means you. ‘MISS SiDMEY 3. DAVIS, Supt Aas. IOWA STATE NEWS ALZBIA NEWS. py ER Ra gg es Rania ‘Mrs. Delia Thmss and Mra G. A ered to Ottumwa Saturdey, also Miss Edith Thomas was an Ottumws visitor. The Young Girl’s Social club met 2! day, Nov. 16. A very inte: ~sting mect ing was enjoyed. Plans for an enter- fainment in the near future was made. ‘The next meeting which will be Nov. 20 at the home of Miss Edith Thomas All are invited. ‘Miss Bernice Jones, member of the Albia High school will represent the ‘High school in the home declamstory contest which will be held Monday, Mor. 24 at the high school anditorinm ‘Miss Bernice Jones has entered the oraterical class. ‘Beme prejudice kas been shown to ward Mies Jones in receiving this high hhoner from the Albia High school But what is rightfully won is won regard- lees of color. Get this beeutifal $200 set of furs for your wife. Enter the cireulation con- test. ‘WATERLOO, IOWA NOTES. Mz. David W. Hood, the conference singing evangelist spent several days Visiting in the home of Rer. Boyd, and gave 2 sermonctte in song Wednesday, Nov. 12, The services held im the A MLE. church Sunday were very good sé well sitended. Rev. Boyd celebrated his thirty fifth hirthdsy Mondsy, Nov. 7 and was giv- es a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs Prank Bright ‘Mr, Milis of Buxton is stopping at the home of Mra Etta Meson on Bar- lay street. ‘Mr. and Mra. E4ward Doran, former- ty of Cedar Repids are making their new home in Waterloo. ‘The son of Mr. and Mrs Edward is exffering with pneumonia ‘Mr. Will Mason and Misses Lydia B. Branch and Bernadine Saunders are om the sick list, but are improving. the held at the A.M. E. church and Rev. J. W. Bowles of the Antioch Bap- tist church will preach the sermon. ‘Mrs. Etts Aman and Mrs. Effie Hood ‘sre visiting their homes in the south. ‘Mr. and Mra. Harvey Folldove left > Cc. aace AIUIMS cussoen aad 24 HOURS OT ZS an) be Bewsre of counterfeits} - Have Soft sT RAIGHT —==—ZB HAIR pe you) Can Have EERIE Lona, Straight oer BA Soft, Lustrous, =v MEROLIN at ovecseg aerating BS male Pine CSE ig EAS 2 ooete, seams sO Sake = )mamonan paxnscaes 60. | SS AEANR A hey BE summuny Magi Lor svuteus, Mam, OT & urs why. 2 sent Querteriy meet 1m tue CoB sereuee Fear Was Be De DOs. SU, 4Y4¥ ao we A me 2 Cure LUT Rew pre nuung Cue, Bev. Ua. Dtovad, Was we Sun us and we are s90Kung toward & great **ay.”? ane ives Mite Masmonary sucicty murs at tne home of Mra savyd Luysor, so Vautun street Caursasy- At seat top ate. suter cue Hystand- G carcusien coutest and wan » cemend ning. MYSTIC WOTES iby C. EB best.) ‘Mr. Dee Massingaic has returned home trpm Poors, ill, where be has been vis sung fmends, Jara, Mamie Cuuningt#um has gone 1 Mmnespos, Mam, tor an iment stay wath ber busbsnd, who is empuwyes there Mrs. Lewis Hughes was in Coutervills ‘Saturasy transacting busmess. Bev. #, Frankim of Hark, was dows calung om friends Saturces. ‘Mra Lain Best, who as boon se rionsiy sick for the Just week is muck amproved st this writing. (quite = uumber of our poopie are re ported on the sick Hist Mrs. Marthe Hughes is suffering from the neuralgia of the face, which is giving her much pain, and it seems thet she cannot ind anything the: will give ber axy re het. Mr. D. F. Brows snd Mr. Robert Baie, are reported to be graduslly improving. «Mra. Cora Wiliss is aot feeling wel at this writing. ‘Mz. James Marsbsll, and Mz. Carson Bowe, both are suffering frum the re sulis of a thorn stuck im their hands later is threatened with bleed puisor. ‘Mz. and Mra Robert Hughes, were visiting friends in the southeast pact of town inst week. ‘Mrs. Katherine Smith, Mra Ads Childs, Mra Emma Hichs, and Mrs Lee of Cunterrilie, were calling on Mrs Marita Hughes Sundsy afternoon. ‘Mz, John Clark has returned bome from Codar Rapids, where he bas been —eEreeere —27 eres ee Sundsy was a great dey st Bethel ‘The pastor was at his best. He preached from St. Mark 1 chapter and part of tr [27 verse with authority commendeth be | even thr unclean spirit and they do obe3 ‘him Subject, Obedience and Jesus re buked kim, ssying, bold thy peace, and come out of him, beesuse his principal ‘topic was calling 2 generation of viper |to repent, and fice from the wrath t ocme of the grace of God, which pro claims to every believing penitent sinne: remission of his sins through Jesu Christ. ‘Mz. George Washington, uncle of Mrs ‘Ferdie Green's deceased at 1:30 Monday night. He was s member of the Taber nacle Baptist church. ‘Mrs. Gertrude Ehononee and Mrs Hilen Bodroger was the guest of Mrs Sniviey and Mr. Brown on Monday eve ning. ‘Mr. Henry Pierce took a trip to Kan sas City, Mo, for 2 short visit. ‘Mrs. Anderson a sister of BR. V. Hob imson took her departure for Kansa: City where she will make their new home. Friends of Mra Anderson regret very much to see her leave. ‘The church aid will meet at Mrs Marie Pierce, 1019 Avenue A. A sistes of the Rev. Mrs. Gertrude Rhonenee, oz Dee. 5, Bey. M. B Kbonence and wife and son, Charlie, was the guest of Mra Hawkthorne at her home Tuesday eve ning. At Bethel also Sunday we had a well Sill bonse and a good collection. We has 2 glorious Bunday school there were 46 present. The subject of the Sunday school lesson was ‘‘Jesus Corrects John’s Narrowness.’? Found Mark 9:- 35-42, Luke 9:46.56, which was discuss wonderfully. ‘The pastor aid will Tuesday night at the parson. ‘This Means You. ‘When you get up with » bed taste in your mouth, s dull tired feeling, no rel- ish for food and are constipated, you may know that you need = dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets. They not only cause an agreeable movement of the bowels, but cleanse and invigorate the stomach and improve the digestion. Ady. KEOKUK NOTES. (By Mrs. Selby Johnson.) ‘Mrs. Laurence C. Jones of Piney ‘Woods school is in the city. Miss Catherine Miller is indisposed. ‘The many friends of Mrs. Nannie Jefferson are glad to see her out again ‘The two night’s program and market at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church was all the committee could expect. The pro gram by the men the first night was s splendid one. The principal speaker was Dr. W. H. Harper, Messrs. Theo dore Bryant and Arthur For delighted the andienee with their vocal solos. F 8 Johnson fiddled as he had. not donc for many « day and Mr, Clark pleased the andiénee with his Autralian harry to the third encore, The ladies’ pro- gram has been said to be better than the one given by the men. Mesdames ‘W. E. Moore and Janetta Morton re- elited from Drmbar and showed great shility in elorntion. The pavers by Mins Fann Atherts and Mra. Rite Kend- rick Ashhy were both well nreriared and rendered. Miss Renlah Gillin Ander- enn: slannentiy rehearsed Wetore apav- nine a centers and scertetnty. viens th Sen's fe ——_—_—-——— ‘with her other good work. The people never tire of the spleadid voice of Mrs ‘Daisy Van Triplett and by the eecond coon fee ane Oe a jee E Toombs ax 3s ber wana) stand ‘quest Mru Doray favored both sndience with instrumental sclos. ‘The master and mistrgs of ceremonios were Mr. nd Mrs. Alona W. Drsine, who are second to none azywhere im the cour try. Every article im the market war sold at a splendid price. When the ral- iy closes the public will know of the financial side of this extertsinmen: ‘W. W. Grom is making bis axa fisits to the Masonic ndges trong out bis Iowa jurisdiction. ‘Mra W. H. Taylor is indispesed =i ‘The rally st the First Afvicen Bap ‘ist church was s grest success Sinsr- Gally. Neatly $300 was raised by Ber. W. H Gesk and fe membes oni ‘the largest amount but ail four captains ia well At their Sunday progeam Dx. W. EL Harper apsiz was the principe! speaker. Mra Bans Alberts nicely ac quitted hhecesif as mistress of cere monies, By special request Mra Selby Jcbnson recited an original selection entitled ‘<Perfection*? Mrs. Janette Morton's paper was a spiendsd ene in Keeping with her other excellent work ‘Whe pastor was much pleased with the proprem and the splendid work Gone ‘by the committers. The largest amouxt given by an imdivideal was by Mrs Jske Thomas snd thet was $25. ‘Mas. Whalen Green has been called to ‘Orumwa on the account of the desth of her ince Miss Alexander. ‘Mra. Fred Jenkins bas teen som ‘what indisposed for several weeks but es . ‘Mr. Nate Mitchell is ix the hospital. ‘W. W. Ficlds of Quincy came up arm istine Gay and occupied bis place in the band Pastor Waters is scouring the couz- try over securing chickens, oppossums, cooms, turkeys, ducks, ete, for Thanks ea Miss Ada Jenkins is in Denver, Colo, for the winter. ‘Wedding bells are still ringing, Mr. Beverly Scott and Miss Gertrade Cook were quietly married Monday after- ‘noon. ‘The Phyllis Wheatley club met at the home of Mrs. Selby Joanson Tuesday afternoon. They accepted the invita- tion to render a program for Bethel A. ‘M. E. Sunday school Dee. 7. Alonzo Draine is Bethel’s wide awake superin- tendent. ‘The National Association for the Ad- vaneement of Colored People met at Pilgrim Rest church and all of the oficers for the ensuing year were re- elected by acclamation by unanimous vote. The membership drive is on and great work is planned in the future. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Frye are the proud parents of a little daughter. ‘The Self Culture club met at the home of Mrs. George Ashby last Mon- day and since Mrs. Artesia Fields Busch their first president and organizer eame home a bride, they diverted from the regular order of business long enough to present her with one-half dozen cups and saucers, one-half dozen dinner plates and a vegetable dish, all china. Don’t you want the diamond ring, set of fors or auto. Take your choice and work to that end. Get into the Bystander subscription campaign. ‘Would you own a beautiful town car? Enter the cireulation contest. ORIGINAZ, NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Towa, in and For Polk county, Jan- uary term, A. D., 1920. Stella Beard, Plaintiff. | va. John Beard, 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 Cour! of the Btate of Yows, in and for Poll county, Iowa, claimiag of you an abso lute divoree from the bonds of matri mony ‘on the grounds of cruel and in- human treatment, For farther 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, Folk county, Iowa, on the Sth day of January, 1920, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 8th day of November, 1919, Gertrade E. Rush, Attorney for Plaintift. OSKALOOSA. NEWS. Mrs. James Crowder has returned after 2 short stay in Washington. Mr, and Mrs, Art Crowder and son Ralph, were guests. in the parental Smith home over Sunday. Mrs. John Barquette is numbered among the sick this week. ‘Miss Edna Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. EB. Jones, a grad. uate of Quinn Dari has accepted a po sition in the Piney Woods eountry life school, Braxton, and left Monday eve- ning for that place. Knowing Miss ‘Tones? ability we can speak only suc- cee for her in her new field. ‘The carpenters are st work on. the roof of the A.M. %. charch s few more oaya and the church will be wearing its new bonnet, CEDAR RAPIDS HOTES (@y Mrs Cism Harrison.) ‘Muza. D. W. Reed of Chicago, Il, was & guest an the city Saturday snd Sun- ear. ‘Miss Amelia Joriisn and Addam Phil- Ligge were married Monday. ‘The may friends cf Mra red Gresham are pleased to know sho is able t2 return home from Chicago where she was conned in Provident hospital. ‘The result af ax accident received while ‘peturning from a trip east. | Mz. Miller, secretary of the ¥. M ‘A of Buxton, was a guest at the Rome of Mc and Mm A J. Gray, Prides. ‘The C & S On, gave a dance Mor- Gay at the K.P. hall A good time was reported. ‘Don fs to get in the subscrip tor te get a mice anton. Write the By- stander for information. ‘Your minister needs a car. Enter the <Greulation contest and get this one for _ TRAIN STEUCK AUTO TEUCK aE, =. 2. eee Edemberger, a colored boy about 17 Fears of age, was probably fatally in- ured and Roscor Hopkins, also colored ‘gud sbout the same age, had 2 narrow escape from death Wednesday after moon of last week when an auto truck ened by the produce frm of W. H Sacquot and emmpany of this place, was ruck and demolished by Bronswick znd Omska passenger train No. 3. The accident occurred st the railroad cross ing near the light plant and the ele vator of T. Miller & Co, commonly Known as the mill crossing. The two boys had started to cross the track wits a load of junk which they: were load- ing into a ear nearby. The front wheel lof the track was upon the track before they saw the train and Hopkins, who was driving the truck, attempted to Feverse the machine and back off In ‘the momentary delay the engine hit ‘the track squarely smashing it to serap iron, and carrying a part of it some seventy-five yards up the track. Eden- ‘berger was dragged along the track for some distance, his head and hands striking the ties and rails and produc- ing injuries which it seems must prove fatal. A piece of the skull bone about am inch wide was picked up after the accident. Hopkins was thrown clear of the track, and in some unexplainable man- ner, landed on the cow cateher of the engine where he rode till the train stopped. He was uninjured. Eden- berger died the next evening. ‘Funeral~services were held at his home Saturday morning at 10 a m. by the A. M. E. pastor, Rev. Meadows. ‘The people unite with the bereaved family and relatives in extending their sympathies. ‘Mrs. Ollie Crowley, Master Edgar H. Doxey and Geraldine spent Friday with their sister in Slater, Mrs. Inez Thomp- pom THE OBITUARY OF ‘THOMAS JACKSON Thomas Jackson was born June 10 1842 at Jackson, Miss. and died at his home, 609 Ninth avenue, Oct. 23, 1919 at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 13 days. He was brought to Washington, Iowa, ‘by Dr. Scofield an army physician. Aft er living there a few years he decided to do for himself and went to Sigourney, Iowa, and started a barber shop. Iz 1874 he was united in marriage to Hat tie Black of Washington, Iowa. To this union six children were born. His wife and four children preceded him in death, He resided in Sigourney, Iowa, thirty-two years. In 1897 he was unit- ed in marriage to Amelia Gomer. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Amelia Jackson and two sons, Arthur ‘A, and Thomas Raymond and a host of friends. He united with the A. M. EB. church in 1917 under the Rev. J. (P. Sims and as long as he was able he was to be found st church services, He was a Jand considerate husband and an indul- gent father. He was perfectly willing to go and said it was alright with him and the Lord. After awakening from a sleep he would express disappointment that he had not gone home. After ad- vies to his wife and sons he said. «cThat’s all I have to say my work is done, it is alright.” ‘Mra. Amelia‘ Jackson, Mrs. Arthur Jackson and family and Mr. Raymond Jackson and faimly wish to thank the members of Mount Olive lodge No. 17 and Silver Leaf chapter 0. E. F. No. 5, also for the consoling remarks of the pastor, the choir for the rendition of their beantifal selections and the many friends for’ their expressions of sym- pathy during the illness and death of their husband and father, and for the Deautifal floral offerings and Mr. Simon Floyd for donating the services of his car. May God’s blessing rest upon each and everyone of them. Mr. Raymond Jackson. Mrs. Amelia Jackson, ‘Mr. Arthur A. Jackson, CENTERVILLE, IOWA. (By Mrs. A. L. Crittenden.) Sunday was a glofious day, Rev Al- ford preached two soal-stirring sermon: and five additions were made to the church. ‘Mrs. Bessie Nash is much improved this week. ‘Deacon William Noah and wife hon- ored their pastor and wife by entertain- taining twelve friends Monday at a six- course dinner. “Don’t forget the Thanksgiving sup- per at the Second Baptist charch. ‘Brother Jee Saunders has gone to Last week we asked you to tell us what you wanted us to do to better the ‘‘Bystander.’”” In one more week the contest will close—have you written? We have received some very interest- ing and heipful letters whether you write for a prize or not we want to hear from YOU. i e ° ° Great Circulation Campaign ‘We are announcing a Great Circalation Campaign to start now and last until Christmas, the prizes will be a coupe with elec- trie starter, a set of Furs and a Diamond Ring. The winner can select the Furs or Ring from a reliable first class store in Des Moines, the automobile with electric starter from the Herring ‘Motor Company. lone “1 Conditions of the Contest Class A- DIAMOND RING Subscriptions to the ‘‘Bystander’’ during the contest only will be One dollar. Every subscription you receive will count a hundred votes, when you have secured 100 subscriptions which is a total of 10,000 votes you are eligible to compete for a One hun- — dred dollar diamond ring. Select it yourself. Class B- BEAUTIFUL FURS ‘When you have secured 200 subscriptions which are 20,000 v6tes you are in line to compete for a set of furs to cost not less than $200.00. Select them yourself. _Class C- TOWN CAR ‘When you have secured 800 subscriptions which is 80,000 votes you are in line to compete for a coupe with electric starter. Select yourself. HOW TO WIN. Perhaps you can get your friends to give you their subscrip- tions for two,.three or five years while this special rate is on. Get your friends to work for you, they may want you to help them some day. Your white friends and merchants:should help you. Hundreds of our people have recently moved into Iowa and ad- _ joiping states and are not taking a paper. If approached they | will be glad to take it. You can win if you try. Why not go over the top? "APPRECIATE YOUR PASTOR Church Clubs get busy and get the car for a Christmas pret ent for your minister. Church Clubs and Women’s Clubs who do not care to compete for a prize may have for their treasury $50.00 for every 100 subscriptions they turn in. < ‘The ‘‘Bystander’’ must be made the great family paper of the West, help us get the circulation while we build it into = Great paper. We want to get into position to employ a doen or more boys and girls of our race. ¥ Send in your name if you want to enter the contest and re- ceive credentials and receipt books. Yours for a greater ‘‘By- stander.’” : Chemical Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa i Clarinda for s visit with his daughter, ‘Mrs. Harold Brows. "The Mission circle enjoyed = social sermon at the church Tuesdsy. A short program was rendered to a large crowd and success reported. Deacon Carey Nosh and wife enter tained Rev. and Mrs. Nosh, Deacon Wm |Oliner and wife, and Mra Lizzie D Price at 2 6 o’clock dinner. Attorney 8.Joe Brown is expected to speak at the meeting of the N. A.A ©. P. Fridsy evening, Nov. 28 at *he Second Baptist church. All members please take notice. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody. ‘The strike is still unsettled but every: thing scems to be doing well. ‘Mr. and Mra. E. F. Brown and soz were visitors in our city Tuesday. ter the cireulation contest and win 2 set of furs. BARTLETT AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NOTES ‘William Johnson, formerly of Milan, Mo., but now of Dalton, is a new stu dent. ‘Miss H. K. Patrick, state demonstra tion of b. h. economies, gave a very helpful lecture in chapel on Friday morning. The following points were emphasized—punctuality, merit, self. reliance and persistency. The little folks of the model schoo under the direction of Mrs. M_ T. Bruce are preparing 2 very interesting ro gram for Thanksgiving. The Y. M.C. A. and ¥. W.C. A held 2 joint meeting in lieu of the regular vesper sersices Sunday. The following program was rendered: Vocal solo, Mandela Jones; paper ‘‘Importance of the ¥ W. C. A’? Miss Alpbern Trent president of Y. W. C. A; musical se- lection, ¥. M. C. A. quartet; address “The Army ‘,’’? Prof. B. 8. Cobb, for mer army “‘¥? secretary; Vocal solo, ‘Miss Alma McElroy. ‘Miss H. K. Patrick, Mrs. M. T. Bruce and daughter, Natalie were Huntsville visitors Sunday. Mr. Baliegh Taylor, president Y. M. C. A. and Prof. B. S. Cobb, direetor of «¥?? activities at Bartlett will be the representatives of our school at the in ternational Young Men’s Christian as sociation held in Des Moines, Dee. 21 ORIGINAL NOTICE. - In the District Court of the Btate ot | ows, im and for Polk County, Jaa. uary term, A. D. 1920, Sylvester MeCaster, - Pisintift. Lena M. MeCaster, ve To Lena McCaster, Defendant. ‘You are hereby notified that om or be. fore the 15th day of November, A. D, 1919 the petition of the plaintiff im thy above-entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the Distriet ‘Court of the state of lows, in and for ‘Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you m absolute divores from the bonds of mat ximony om the grounds of druakeanom and desertion for » period af more tha two years. ‘For farther 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 st Des Mcines, Polk county, Iowa, om the Sth day of January, 1920 defanlt will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 12th day of November, 1919. Gertrude E. Rosh, Attorney for Plaintiff. to Jan. 4 Prof. B. ®. Parham, famous tenor of Boston will probably mot be with u until spring at which time he will fil several engagements in Missouri. ! If you have out of town guests tele- phone the Bystander. 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