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HE BYSTANDER Eighth Intrnational Students' Convention Held in Des Moines from December 31 to an.4,1920.---Colleges and Institutes from all Sections in Attendace. XXVI No.28 The Eighth Internation: Student Convention will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, from D. 31 to Jan. 4, and Miss Catherine D. caital, student secretary of the Yog Women's Christian association, prets a record-breaking attendance. The convention will be held to bring together representative elegations of students and professors from all the important institutions of higher learning of Canada and the United States and leaders of the Christian enterprise throughout the world, to consider unitally the serious situation existing in all countries today and the problem of evangelizing the non-christian peoples; to gain inspiration all a vision of the world wide missionary responsibilities of the church and to unite in prayer and work for a great advance in the direction of extending the kingdom of Christ among all nations. Some of the oldest statesmen and strongest spiritual leaders from various sections of the world will address this gathering. There will be about seven thousand students from the United States and Canada. The secretaries of the Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M. C. A. for students in colored schools have been recruiting delegates for the convention and to dat 256 have registered from colored schools. The following institutions of learning will be represented: Selma university, Tukekege, Talladega, Philander Smith college, Shorter college, Branch Normal, Walter institute, Howard university, National training school for women and girls, State Agricultural and Mechanical college, Florida; Edward Waters college, Albany normal and agricultural school, American institute, Atlanta university, Clark university, Morashone college, Morris Brown, Haine Institute, Paine college, Gammon theological seminary, Fort Valley school, State college, Georgia; Topeka normal and industrial institute, Western university, State university and state normal, Kentucky; Southern university, Straight university, Morgan college, M. I. college Alcorn college, Rust university, Jackson college, Tugaloo university, Utica institute, Southern Christian institute, Lincoln institute, George R. Smith college, Bartlett college, Biddle university, Bricks national training school, A and T. college, Hen- P. REV. M. B. EHONENEE. Rev. Rhonence is the very popular pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He had added new life to this church. When he first took charge, their were only thirty-eight members, now they have 172 active members. He is well thought of and highly esteemed by both the colored and white people of Council Bluffs. He is an ardent worker in the building up of Christ's kingdom and deserves great success. DENOMINATIONAL MEETINGS Sunday, Jan. 4 you are cordially invited to be present at the Corinthian Baptist church Fifteenth and Linden streets at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, to hear a number of the best speakers who are attending the student volunteer convention in this city. The following program will be rendered: Opening chore by choir; invocation; music, choir, welcome address, Mr. T. C. Boone; solo, Mrs. Dalza Hammitt; Prof. E. C. Robinson, presiding. MRS. MARY B. TOLBERT, PRES. N. A. A. C. P. MOST NOTED CLUB WOMANWILL VISIT CITY Mrs. Mary B. Tolbert, America's Thompson, treasurer. The program committee is composed of Emola Thompson and Dorothy Hughes. The Homemakers League held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the office of Attorney S. Joe Brown, 515 Mulberry street. The Mary B. Tolbert club entertained large number of their friends at a THRICE WELOME! J.L. M. Guire. derson normal, High Point normal, Kittrall college, Shaw university, Livingston college, Mary Potter memorial, Wilberforce university, Oklahoma state normal, Lincoln university, Cheyne training school, Allen university, Benedict college, Voorhees industrial institute, Clafin university, State A and M of South Carolina, Morris college, Knoxville state normal, State A and I college of Tennessee, Le Moyne normal, Howe institute, Fisk university, Roger Williams university, Meharry medical college, Bishop college, Wiley university, Paul Quinn college, Prairie View normal, Texas college, Tillotson college, Hous Christmas party Monday night at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Refreshments were served during the evening and a good sum was realized from this. The Marcheal Neal club was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Dalza Hammitt at her home on North Union street. The social committee of Mt. Moriah Tabernacle wishes to announce that the order will celebrate their eleventh anniversary at the community center Monday night, Jan 12. Special papers and musical-numbers will be given. Come out and enjoy this leap year homecoming. Everybody welcome—Mrs. Kelley, chairman. Bebecca Household of Ruth No. 339 will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2:30 at the community center, Ninth and Mulberry streets. — Mrs. Goggins, M. N. G. NORFOLK NEGRO BANKS PAY OFF CHRISTMAS SAVINGS (Associated Negro Press.) Norfolk, Va., Jan. 2.—The two colored banks of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va., distributed $180,000.00 on the Tenth and Twelfth of December of their 8,000 members of the Christmas Savings clubs. Placing a hundred and eighty thousand dollars in the hands of our group in any city is no small item, and institutions that can do that for our people within a week are real factors for thrift and uplift among our group. The Brown's Savings and Banking company of Norfolk, was the first colored bank to inaugurate the Christmas club, who saved $10,000 which was handed to them on the Twelfth. Their 1920 club opened the same day with a flattering outlook. The Mutual Savings bank has recently moved into its new home where every feature of the bank is new and the most modern obtainable. In 1920 there will be three clubs instead of two as this year for the Tidewater Bank and Trust Co., which opened the Ninth of Just June, opened its 1920 club on the Sixth of December. This club has nearly a thousand members already. This bank has reached the $500,000 mark in resources. (Special to Bystander) Miss Violet Fisher of 917 West Seventh street announces the marriage of her mother, Miss Emma Fisher to Mr. Caphus Fansil of Sloux City, Iowa, which took place Tuesday morning at their home at 10 o'clock. Rev. P. M. Lewis performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JAN. 2, 1920. ton college, Saint Houston college, Hampton institute, Virginia theological seminary, Hartshorn memorial college, Union university, collegiate institute, Storer college and Bluefield institute. The Students International Volunteer convention opened its first session at the Coliseum Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Every available seat in the building was occupied by student delegations from all over the world. It was a wonderful inspiring sight when all races were seated, mingled one with the other. Before the meeting was called to order by the presiding officer Mott, each delegation vied with the other in giving their university and college yells, and each delegation held aloof their banner to let you know who were who. Dr. John B. Mott called the meeting to order. His opening address was a masterpiece of eloquence. In it he said "There are gathered here today, forty nations who have assembled to receive a new challenge. God has done 100 years work in the last five years and THE NEW YORK TIMES THE MUSICIAN THE MUSICIAN CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE Celebrated Violinist, Mr. Malcolm will appear at St. Paul's A. M of the Crocker St. Branch, Y. nist, Mr. Malcolm Griffith, Accompan at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church under Enter St. Branch, Y. M. C. A., Friday, Celebrated Violinist, Mr. Malcolm Griffith, Accompanist, will appear will appear at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church under the auspices of the Crocher St. Branch, Y. M. C. A., Friday, Feb. 6th. we must quicken our pace. What is the challenge? It is the call to us to land ourselves to work as leaders who will see that the challenge goes through us to other men and women. A tremendous work is before us. Nations are warring against nations and races against races. All the pillows of civilization have crumbled at our feet save our Lord Jesus Christ who is the today as yesterday. $ ^{17} $ The convention will leave a lasting impression upon the lives of thousands of people. Many of the leading secretaries of the convention will speak at the different churches throughout the city and sectional meetings are held at all the churches during the afternoons. No meetings are being held at the Coliseum except in the morning and night. NOTED NEGROES IN ATTENDANCE Among the distinguished members of the convention who arrived in the city the past week and are actively engaged The image provided does not contain any text. It appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a person holding a sword. Griffith, Accompanist, will appear M. E. Church under the auspices M. C. A., Friday, Feb. 6th. Dr. W. R. Arthur, New Superintendent People's Hospital, St. Louis ASK FOR NO MARBLE SHAFT ASK FOR NO MARBLE SHAFT in this wonderful movement are Mr. Tobias, chairman of the entire Negro student department of the international committee Y. M. C. A. Max Yergan, who has recently been assigned as general secretary of all the Y. M. C. A.'s in Africa and who expects to return to African next June Dr. Haynes, assistant to the secretary of labor, Mr. Graver, international secretary. Dr. Haines Speaks. On Thursday morning at the symposium meeting of the convention Dr. Haynes spoke in behalf of the Negro students. He plead for equal economic opportunities for all Negroes. In as much as this is a missionary convention Dr. Haynes closed his remarks with the plea that this work be carried to the cated Negro of Europe and Asia, not five or six million Africans and uneduby the white missionaries, but by the educated Negroes selected from the two million Negroes in America who are both prepared to carry the "Message" to our less fortunate brothers. MISSOURI DELEGATION The Missouri Negro institutions for higher learning were well represented Dr. W. R. Arthur, I People's Dr. W. R. Arthur returned from fourteen months service in France, where he acted as secretary to the Knights of Columbus. He returned in August bearing a medal and diploma of merit for services rendered. He was commissioned first lieutenant medical reserve corp in camp. On the 17th inst., Dr. Arthur was appointed superintendent Peoples' hospital, 3449 Pine street, St. Louis. Certainly the people of the city appreciate the valuable service which Dr. Arthur is going to render the public. He is no doubt one of the best qualified men we have in the ASK FOR NO M Col. Charles Young Says the Dead Soldiers Fought for Justice and Liberty, not for Monuments. New York, Jan. 2.—Referred to in the same breath with the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and General elonard Wood as one of the three great Americans, who was refused participation in the world war, Colonel Charles Young, military attache of the American embassy in Liberia, spoke here at St. Marks Sunday night. Colonel Young told his audience that he was opposed to a manument of bronze or stone in honor of the Negro soldier dead. But he did request of congress a memorial to the Negro dead and that that memorial be the thing for from December Attendace. here at the students national volunteer conference, by able men and women of that state. The institutions and their representatives were as follows: Lincoln institute, Jefferson City; Dr. Clement Richardson, president; Mr. Lafayette Wilson and Miss Hattie Clay, Martlett A. S. L. school, Dalton, Mr. R. S. Cobb, dean, and Mr. Baleigh Taylor; Geo. R. Smith college Sedalia, Prof. B. Cameron Neal, Miss E. H. Simpson and Mr. A. L. Reynolds NOTED DELEGATE Dr. Haynes is a native of Arkansas. He took his A. B. degree at Fisk university. After receiving his master of arts degree at Yale he entered Columbia university and was one of the fellows at this college in the school of philosophy from which he graduated with the degree of Ph. D. While attending Columbia, Dr. Haynes was executive secretary of the Urban league of New York. He is a writer, having written a book "Negro at Work in New Work," which is a gem. After finishing Yale he was student secretary of the Y. M. C. A. for a number of years having charge of the Y. M. C. A. work in the various colleges in the south and east. After receiving his doctor's degree at Columbia he was called to charge the chair of sociology and economics at Fisk university, Nashville. Aside from this work he established a community center here known as Bethleham center which enabled students to work under him and study the social problems. During the world war Dr. Harris was appointed special assistant to secretary of labor as director of Negro economics. His work was so valuable to the department that he was asked by the secretary to remain with the department. While he remains with this department he is still connected with Fisk university as they only gave him a leave of absence to serve the government. New Superintendent Hospital, St. Louis city for the place. His residence at 4232 West Cook avenue, over which his delightful companion and wife, Mrs. Vitula Arthur, presides is to be open house for their many friends. The doctor says that she is more than his better half. He will practice medicine and surgery with hours at the hospital, 9 to 12 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Dr. Arthur is well known in Des Moines, having been secretary of the C. of K. building No. 2 for almost a year and his many Des Moines friends extend their congratulations to him for he well deserves this highly honored position. MARBLE SHAFT which these Negroes gave their lives—liberty, justice, equal opportunities and educational facilities, the suppression of lynching by making it a federal crime, the abolition of jim crow cars. He contended that all the monuments of great men in America belong to Negroes as well as to whites and Negro children should be taught to love them and reverence them, and also to learn the history of the African people, learn that there is an African culture perhaps older than that of any modern people in literature, in art and in science. Colonel Young advised his hearers to buy up farm lands and enter every kind of business then he said, "you can walk in Jerusalem just like John." --- Keokau, Iowa An Agency for the MORAL PROTECTION, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING of Lena Colored Women and Girls coming as strangers to Iowa for work or visit. WRITE US, and we will assist you to find A PLACE TO WORK; A HOME AND THE CHURCH YOU WANT in any of our Iowa towns. Southerna girls not qualified for service in modern northern homes can receive training in our housekeeper's Emergency Course - Bible Training and other subjects also taught. This Institution supports a Free Reading Room, Bureau of Information and place of Christian recreation. Open afternoons daily. For all Christian workers. When in Keokau come to the mission. This means you. MISS DIDNEY J. DAVIS, Supt. IOWA NEWS IOWA NEWS MRS. M. Hughes, a highly respected member of the Baptist church, died at her home on East Street Thursday, Dec 18 at 9:20 p. m. Her funeral was preached at the Second Baptist church Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2 p. m. by the Rev. Handy, assisted by Rev. F. Weston. Mrs. Hughes was a good Christian always ready to say and do something for her Master. Through her entire illness which lasted several months she was cheerful and patient. Mrs. Davis with whom she lived proved a kind and patient nurse to her. The gentlemen of the B. A. club entertained the club at the home of Mrs. Jane Carter last week. Delicious refreshments were served by them consisting of sandwiches, assorted cakes, ice cream and cocoa. The ladies are looking forward to the time when the gents will treat them again. Miss Viola Harris has been indisposed. Mrs. Lowe of Des Moines was in town last week called here by the death of her sister, Mrs. Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bramble have returned from Oskaloosa where they have been several months. Mr. Leighman Nunley is at home for the winter. Mrs. Tillie Williams has returned from a visit with her brothers in Indianapolis, Ind., and Cleveland, O. Mrs. William Burnaugh has been ill but is better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bramble spent Sunday in Burlington visiting relatives. Mrs. Gertrude Coleman of Chicago is in the city. Mrs. S. H. McCracken is better. Mrs. Clara Hubbard of Fairfield was in the city last week. Mrs. Tillie Williams is on the sick list. ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE OF DAVENPORT, IOWA The year 1919 has been the most successful year in the history of the church, despite several handicaps. The church has built up a wonderful morale. During the past year twenty-five members were added to the membership. All of the auxiliaries of the church are much alive and taking an increasing interest in the work. The church has been painted and redecorated. Financial report is as follows for the year: Moneys raised, $1,942.44; monies spent, $1,664.15. Officers for the ensuing years are as follows: Deacons, N. D. Boone, E. Wellington, S. H. Tate, Mark Gordon, William Gordon, S. Stocker and C. W. Tineley. Trustees: B. T. Wyiatt, H. B. Smith, J. W. Monroe, F. Bradshaw and A. Mitchell. Organist, Mrs. F. K. Nicholson. Sunday school superintendent, J. L. Gunn. B. Y. P. U. president, Miss E. Taggart. Mission circle, Mrs. M. Howard. Sewing circle, Mrs. J. Smith. Church aid, Mrs. J. Plummer. Queen Eather, Mrs. S. Stocker. Brotherhood, B. H. Wyatt. Rev. F. K. Nicholson, pastor. Rev. Milton Howard, associate pastor. ALBIA ITEMS. Mr. Wicks of Oltumwa spent the day Christmas in Albia. The Christmas holiday was enjoyed by the children of the A. M. E. Sunday school by a Christmas program on Christmas eve at the church an idea by the teachers and superintendent of the school. A fine program was rendered by the adults and the children and a full household enjoyed the treat. The young people are enjoying the heavy shown by taking sleigh rides. A party visited the home of Mr. George When in Sioux City A Good Place to stop is F. B. Brown First Class Hotel 711 W. SEVENTH ST. Sioux City, Ia. DON'T NEGLECT A RHEUMATIC PAIN Apply a little, don't rub, let it penetrate, and—goodbye twinge! Same for external aches, pains, strains, stiffness of joints or muscles, lameness, brushes. Instant relief without mussiness or soiled clothing. Reliable—the biggest selling liniment year after year. Economical by reason of enormous sales. Keep a big bottle ready at all times. Ask your druggist for Sloan's Liniment. 35c, 70c, $1.40. Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy Hollingsworth this week. Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in Albia Christmas week, also a few others of the Hiteman young men. Mr. Le Roy Burns and Lewis Edmond was in Albia on Christmas and others Hocking in Albia during the week. Miss Alberta Robinson spent a few day of Christmas week in Hocking with her parents, Mrs. Joe Robinson. Santa Claus has made the children of 1919 in this part of the vicinity very happy, with gifts and Christmas trees. They must have really enjoyed the Christmas spirit. OSKALOOSA ITEMS. W. C. Coleman of the Baldauf employer staff has been confined to his home nursing a very sore toe. At this time it is some better. Mrs. Susan Stewart entertained Sunday at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Matron Stewart. Miss Gladys Jones is visiting relatives in Kirksville, Mo. Miss Lizzie Adams is spending the holidays with relatives in Milan, Mo., after which she will return to Iowa, making her home in Centerville, where she has accepted employment. Sunday was the first quarterly meeting of the conference year at Shorten A. M. E. church, Rev. T. B. Stovall, presiding elder of this district was here. He delivered three sermons, morning afternoon and night, putting the fodder so low the weakest could reach it talking so plain the simplest could understand, using language and eloquence that intelligence pleased the most studious. At the afternoon session Pirre Barquette united with the church and forty-one took sacrament. We are expecting great things of Rev. Stovall this year as he is a man filled with the spirit. The church responded nicely all day, both financially, numerically. Monday night the quarterly conference was called to order by the Rev. T. B. Stovall after song, prayer and scripture reading, short talk by the presiding elder. The regular routine of business was gone through. All reports were splendid, especially those of the Sunday school, trustees, aid and trustee board. The same received much comment. The stewardess board and choir leader hopes to be able to do better work in the future. Brother Henry Allen license for local preachers was renewed. Local preachers license was granted Brother C. B. Kiner. All reports accepted and recorded. Christmas was observed at all the churches. Christmas trees were beautiful, programs were well rendered. But the Baptist went one better than the A. M. E.'s they had special music for the oclasion and a few of the A. M. E. members were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crowder entertained at Christmas dinner, Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Smith and son, Osa and James Crowder and wife. On New years the crowd will dine with Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Smith at their beautiful farm home in Evans. Rev. R. J. Palmer is working steadily on the new Baptist church which he hopes to complete in the near future. Rev. Palmer is a hard worker and much loved among his people. Mr. Woods of West D avenue has been confined by sickness to the hour, but at this time is reported able to be around again. DAVENPORT ITEMS The N. A. A. C. P. has issued a degree for a special day of prayer to be held on the 4th of January, 1920. There will be special services held on that day which will be Sunday afternoon. There will be special services for the day. Let every man, woman and child come out. Mr. Frank Ingram of Davenport, Iowa, is visiting his auntie in St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Loraine Seays, also Mrs. Amelia Motley. He will also visit his grandmother at his former home at Jackson Tennessee. Also his uncle, Mr. Samuel Ingram and Mr. Jodie Ingram. Mr. Ingram will have a long stay and we all wish him good luck on his trip. There will be an elaborate party held at the "Y" Friday night. Let every one come out. The party last Friday night was fairly well attended. Bether A. M. E. was highly honored by having the order of the shriners Omar emple No. 81, to hold their first annual sermon in the church, above The Bystander named. The temple was just organized in 1919 and are progressing nicely from the turnout they displayed Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Gibson of Rock Island preached the sermon and an excellent one. The T. L. O. club is doing their bit along charity lines. The hearts of the poor and the sick were made glad by the T. L. O. club on Christmas by the baskets of good things to eat they gave them on that occasion. The club is truly doing their bit of charity. The little hearts of the Sunday school were made glad on Christmas eve by the many presents the school gave them. The officers of the Sunday school had arranged for a receptional affair and the little ones had arranged to receive it heartily which they did. And all were happy. A long table was set and it fairly groaned under the many good things to eat. A revival is to be staged during the month of February by the A. M. E. church. Let every one pray for its success. The creat dates of the same will be given later. The young people of Davenport and the tri cities will give an all night party on New Year's eve at the home of Mrs. Emma Harris'. They are planning to have as nice a one if not better than the one staged last year. Oh boy will you be there? I sure will. Quite a large number of pupils attended Sunday school Sunday at the A. M. E. church. A very interesting Allen Christian Endeavor service was held Sunday. Subject, "How to Make the Nert Year Better." The Benevolent club rendered a Christmas program Christmas night at the home of Mrs. M. E. Creshire, 624 Wets Mechanic street. Mr. Lewis Grever was presented with a linen dresser scarf for bringing in the largest number of visitors. A two-course lunchunce was served and all departed ill with the spirit of Christmas. Mr. Eugene Bailey of Iowa Wesleyan college was a holiday visitor with relatives and friends. Wrs. Mado Craddock arrived in the city from Gladbrook Thursday to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Woodfork. Quite a number of family dinners were enjoyed together Christmas. Master Frederick and Denzel Williams of Gladbrook spent the holidays with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cheshire. The Benevolent club gave a handkerchief shower Dec. 14 at the home of Miss Birdie Williams in honor of Mrs. Tina Aliner, who will leave in the near future for Detroit, Mich., to make her home. Mrs. Abner was the recipient of many beautiful handkerchiefs. A delicious two-course lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Jackson's Epileptic Fits pristine h avenue. Masonio. Honor Johnson and Henry ent with 10:30 all banquet FREE to all sufferers from Ep. lepsy, St. Vitus Dance, or similar nervous disorders, a generous trial bottle [full $1.25 size] with variable book on the treatment of these diseases, on application to Dr. R.H. Kline Co., 301 White St., Red Bank, N. J. --- OTTUMWA ITEMS. The Lyrical club was entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Helena Downey. Refreshments were served at small tables by the hostess. The out of town guests were Mrs. Helen Anderson of Kansas City, Mrs. Beulah Barback of Marshallton and Eugene Bailey of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Helen Anderson of Kansas City, Mo., was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Catherine Moss. CLINTON ITEMS. Christmas was appropriately observed in Clinton on Christmas eve. The scholars of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school assembled, for their annual festivities. A program was rendered of merit consisting of music rendered by an orchestra, and the junior choir, and recitations followed by a liberal distribution of presents which had been placed there by friends and the school. The attendance campaign at Bethel A. M. E. church is causing considerable interest in the night services. The pastor is preaching a series of four sermons on the mountain railway. Next Sunday night is the final sermon at which time the side leading in the campaign will be announced. Last Sunday night the blue's were leading the pinks by a fair margin. Rev. and Mrs. B. Thomas entertained the members of the senior choir on Monday evening. Dec. 23 in honor of Free Slater, Rosecee Johnson and Curtis Bui students at Iowa City college, home for the holidays. The evening was spent in playing various games, during the evening light refreshments were served. E. W. Mann returned to his home in Champaign Tuesday after a short visit with his mother and other relatives in Lyons, Iowa. The Iowa Social club and ladies spent a most enjoyable evening Monday night and was voted a winner for the Christmas season for appropriances. hall on Fourth street and Tenth avenue. The even took place at the Masonic A large number were present. Honor guests were Messra, Roscoe Johnson Fred Slater, Curtia Bush and Henry Judon. The beautifully spent with music and various games. At 10:30 all sat down to a most appetizing banquet shpper. Words of cheer were said by the guests of honor and others. Misc Irene McGaw was an over Sunday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bush on Eighth avenue returning to her home in Davenport Monday. A 6 o'clock service was held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church Christmas morning. Mrs. Anna Culberson Monteiro of Davenport is spending the holidays with her parents in Clinton. Mrs. Holland Williams is reported as being taken quite ill Monday night. Her friends hope it will be nothing serious. For the last time this year we ask 112 Millions used last year to KILL COLDS HILL'S CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years to treat colds, sore throats, oilicases—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Molasses if it dries. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores you delinquents, won't you please pay your newspaper obligation, which you have owed so long. The Bystander can not run on air. Do as you wish to be done by. CLARINDA ITEMS. Mr. Fran kWilkerson and sister of Essex spent Christmas with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pemberton. The program given by the Eunday school was well attended and children were delighted with the tree. Our Sunday school is progressing nicely under our new superintendent, Miss Viola Walker. Mr. Leonard Nowling spent Christmas with friends in Missouri and returned home Saturday bringing with him his aunt and cousin for a visit. While here they will be guests of Mrs. Sulivan, Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Nowling. Mrs. William Walker left Wednesday morning to visit her parents at Plattsburg, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farrier had for their dinner guests Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Give Nowling and daughter, Goldie, Mr. and Mrs. William Headley. Mrs. Will Moss has for her Christmas guests her sister and nephew from Richmond, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Arnett entertained Christmas day with a family dinner. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charley Oldham and children. Mrs. Eva Davis and baby also spending Christmas with Mr. Davis' parents at Alatha, Kan. Mr. Oscar Stewart left this Monday for a week's visit with his parents in Nebraska. Miss Emma Lewis of St. Paul, Minn., is spending the holidays at the home of Robert Franklin. Mrs. George Johnson-entertained at dinner Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. D. Griggs and baby, Mrs. Eliza Jones and son, Fred Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Glen King had for their dinner guest Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Nash and babies. Mr. and Mrs. Farrier entertained Sunday, Mrs. Lon Mash at dinner. Rev. J. H. Reynolds and family were entertained at Christmas dinner at their beautify country home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Cason. Miss Ruby Gispon is visiting in Kansas with friends. Conquered Her own story of her remarkable deliverance. New Jersey Chemist offers generous supply of the wonderful remedy free. No wonder Mr. Jackson is anxious to have the whole world know what Dr. Kline's Epileptic Remedy did for the Doctors tried and failed to help her. Fifteen years in three hours is a terrific experience. But Mr. Jackson is well now. Read how it all happened: Dr. R. H. Kline Co. White St. Red Bank, N.J. About six years ago I was taken with con- vulsions in fifteen convulsions in about three hours. I had to go to the hospital they worked for some time, then I was sent home. I knew where I was, stayed at the hospital, took my husband to me home. Every year after that I over two years got convulsions. A little over two years got convulsions, at one time, a lady friend told me to get better, a lady friend told me anything as it was troubled so severely. I got better, so my husband said to continue a little better, so my husband said to continue never. felt better in my life, this time I help anybody that has that kind of trouble. I believe it will cure all it has cured me. FORT DODGE ITEMS. (By Mrs. Fred Coleman.) One of the most unique affairs was the Watson-Dishman wedding which occurred Christmas morning at 10 o'clock at 25 North Eighteenth street at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Dishman when Miss Bertha Watson of Decatur was married to Mr. C. Dishman of Fort DLodge. Best man, Mr. Walter Dishman of Chicago, Ill., Bridesmain, Mra. Hudson. The bride wore a suit of blue tricolor a pink hand made georgewaist and a big black picture hat, while the groom wore a blue serge suit. a vest of tan. At 11 o'clock the following guests arrived, Mrs. J. Butler, Mrs. T. Franklin, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. E. Perkins, Mrs. G. Perkins, Mrs. O. Buckner, Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. E. V. Freeds, Mrs. A. Jackson, Mrs. F. Coleman, Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Stepple. They received many beautiful presents of linen, cut glass and silver. The groom presented the bride a Stien- way piano. Mrs. Bertha Watson Dish- man came to Fort Dodge highly re- commended. She is a beauty curtist and i employed in the Happy beauty parlor (white). Mr. Dishman is one of Fort Dodge's highly respected young men and is a barber, located in the Perk- in's pool hall. We wish for them success and happiness. Mrs. Nannie Owens and niece, Winifred Buckner are visiting in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. S. Flanklin entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coleman at Christmas dinner. Mrs. Eva Thomas is reported very low. KEOKUK ITEMS. After a very pleasant visit with her son, Leo Reeder and her step daughter, Mrs. Sadie Reeder Russell, in Tacoma, Wash, Mrs. W. H. Shortridge returned home via Chicago, Ill. While in Chicago she was at the bedside of her very sick daughter, Mrs. R. C. Giles, but before leaving, the daughter was much better and she left the Giles family in a much improved condition. Mrs. Mayne Bick of Chicago is visiting Mrs. W. H. Green also Mrs. Green's siter of Ottumwa is here for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. James South of Galesburg, Ill., have been much in evidence with their musical ability. They will return home about Jan. 5. Mrs. Jane Washington has been indisposed for several days but is much better. The Christmas entertainment and program at Pilgrim Rest church was a very successful affair. Many presents were given out. A large attendance and a splendid program under the direction of Mrs. Mamie E. Moore. Mrs. F. S. Johnson had charge of the program at Bethel A. M. E. church and all who attended spoke in the highest terms of the same. An abundant supply of presents and a splendid audience was there. Rev. W. H. Clarke and wife were agreeably surprised by a purse of $16 from the members and friends of the African Baptist church and other donations for Christmas. They have had a great year for so small a congregation. Over 1,000 has been collected and used for the benefit of their church and pastor. The members are unanimous in their praise for his continued stay with them. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Taylor have returned from a visit with their home folks at Shelbyville, Mo. They motored over for Christmas dinner. If you have not had a ride in Taylor's taxi call at his down town office 217 or his residence Red 1067. Christmas week has been a great time here. Seemingly everybody is happy and prosperous. Mrs. Vera Holt is at home again. Mrs. T. H. Phillips had quite a shake-up in her car Sunday evening. Someone driving a Ford ran into her doing some damage to the car, but no one was hurt. An old time Chrisum sidner was celebrated at he home of Mrs. Galbraith on Plank road. It reminds the participants of the feast in the feast in the wilderness. Mrs. Alonga Draine has been confined to her room for several days, but is better. Mrs. Selby Johnson will furnish a program for the benefit of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school next Sunday at the chureh. Miss Ruth Johnson has been indisposed and the lecture club program last Sunday was postponed. watchmeeting night will be observed in all of the churches. Mr. Mathew Johnson is visiting relatives and friends in Monroe, Mo. Mrs. Cynthia Johnson and her son-in-law, Charles Taylor are here from Aledo, III. Miss Imogene Wilson at home for the holidays. the members of the Phillis Wheatley club which does both rescue and charity work is very grateful to all of our church, the merchants of the city and every individual who aided them in carrying cheer into over twenty homes. Tuesday prior to Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckner were the individual donors among the colored people. The N. A. A. C. P. of which, Rev. Sterling Moore is the president has highly endorsed the work of this club and has aided them very materially. Mrs. Della Blands Johnson was chairman of the committee assisted by the president. Mrs. T. H. Phillips, Mesdames P. A. Jones, Al Fields, Ellen Diron, Georgia Tucker, Georgia Kenden, W. W. Graves and Selby Johnson. Mrs. W. H. Shortridge is a new subscriber to the Bystander. Mr. and Mrs. C. Williams on Freemont street entertained the following guests at a four-course dinner Friday, Dec. 26. Dec. 26: Rev. H. C. Claybrook, Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Schooler, Mr. and Mrs. Tolliver, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Mr. from $15 to $300 May to any resident of this city short time notice. Don't my about security. Just pr to us that your intentions are right. Pay in small monthly or week payment's See us today. M. LIBER & CO. 3-5 Utica Bldg. Market 1693 John Scher, Miss Mary Watkins and Mrs. Este Williamson. Mr. Sims Edwards, a long time resident of the city passed away Dec. 13 after undergoing an operation. There was not my hope for his recovery from the beginning. Mr. Edwards was 76 years old and a civil war veteran. He had mad his home in Burlington for over fifty years, and was held in the highest seem by all who know him. He was the oldest trustee of the A. M. E. chum. He leaves a widow, one brother, sateddaughter, Mrs. Jessie Saunders d. Monmouth, Ill. Other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his passing. To G. A. R. and Relief Corps held serves over the body. Mr. Charley Johnson, a well known and respected citizen was assaulted by a low down freighter without any cause. Mr. Johann was struck on the head with a money wrench and had to be operated on. He has been in a very serious condition, but at the present time the doctors have some hope of his recovery. The foreigner was bound over to the grand jury under a thousand dollar bond. Mr. Johnson many friends trust that he will soon recover from his injury. Mr. George Ashby who was operated on a few weeks ago, and had recovered from his illness, so he could return to his work has taken a backset and is very ill at his home. Mrs. Winnie Pane, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ashby has returne to her home in Monmouth, Ill. Mrs. Rita Ashby of Keokuk, Iowa, was a visitor a few days at the ome of Mr. and Mrs. George Ashby and Mr. and Mrs. Peter King. St. Elmo chapter No. 3 O. E. S. held their annual election of officers Des. 16. The following members were elected: Mrs. Goldie Clark, W. M.; Mrs. Lydia Bender, A. M.; Mr. J. L. Brooks, W. P.; Mrs. Basticele Johnson, attorney; Mrs. Elizabeth Green, secretary; Miss Cora Brooks, conductress; Mrs. Julia Folks, a conductress. Mr. and Mrs. T. Tolar gave a chicken supper at their home for the benefit of the Willing Workers club of the A. M. E. church. It was a grand success, socially and financially. Mrs. Sadie Haynes was hostess to the B. T. Progressive club last Wednesday evening. From the annual reports of the secretary and treasurer the club has done much good work during the past year. The first charity case this winter was sent to the club from the city visiting nurse, Mrs. Jones (white) which the club will look after. The club also voted $10 out of the treasury to send to the N. A. A. N. P. and $1 to the girls home in Iowa City. The semi-annual election of officers was held. The following members were elected: Mrs. E. Green, president; Mrs. Sadie Haynes, vice president; Mrs. J. Dunn, treasurer; Mrs. Theta Graham, secretary; Mrs. Hazel Crawford, assistant secretary. The hostess served very nice refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cook entertained a party of friends Christmas evening at their home. Rev. Ransom and wife entertained Mrs. Sadie Haynes at Christmas dinner. Mr. James Brooks entertained a party of friends Christmas evening at his home. Mr. Edwin Weaver has returned home from Alton, Ill., to spend the winter. He attended the Christmas ball in Keokuk, Iowa. Mr. James Wicks spent the holidays with his brother and family in Elden, Iowa. Mr. Peter King returned from Boston, Mass., to spend the holidays with his family. Mr. Harry King, who has been sick, is improving. Miss Laura King spent the holidays with her relatives in New London, Mo. Mrs. Augusta Estella of Ottumwa visited in the city between train time en route to Quincy, Ill. Mr. W. W. Gross of Keokuk, Iowa, grand master of Masonic lodges of Iowa made his official visit to Summer lodge No. 3. He was the dinner guest at the A. L. Cook home while in the city. Mr. Howard Nelson, the popular elevator operator at the Iowa State Savings bank building received a large sum of money from the office building of the building for a Christmas present. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Burnott, Mrs. Medock Mrs. Brown and mother all of Morrish attended the funeral of Simon Edwards. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATAL of the BLADI reillev 24 HOUR sulle bear name Bempre 907 Walnut. Adv. SHETRUDE HYDE "Hair Cultureist" Madam Walrus System. Special attention given to Scalp Treatment and Shampooing. Res. 831 W. 13th St. CUT RATE DRUG CO. Willis Wolfe, P.L. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1000 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Booms to Rend by Day or Week. Phone Walnut 5779. MUSTLERS HOTEL AND CAPE Meals at all hours H. D. Williams, Prop. M. W. Corner W. 2nd and Chestnut Sts. ½Block N. Interurban Station, Des Moines, Iowa. JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. 208 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wai. 3545. JONES CAFE Meals at all Hours Popular Prices 208 W. Srd. St. Phone Market 1736. Mrs. L. M. Jones, Prop. We Make a Specialty Short Orders at of After Theatre Parties all Hours JOHN BOY CAFE Try Our Thanksgiving and Xmas Meen 1104 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Work Called for and Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. 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TRACY BLAGHRN Real Estate Agency Phil Drums 774 11 Jefferson Ave. Boyd's Cafe Meals at all hours and srt orders Special attentioio theatre partis. OPEN ALL NIGH Furnished Rooms r Rent JOHN BOYD Proetor 1104 Center St COME TO McCre's Drug Store Careful Prescription vice, Madam Walker's Hairower, Kashmir Prepions, High Brown Goods, Bl and White Preparations and Straightening Combs. Prompt Mail Order Sice. 11th and Center St. IMoines Market 1485 WADE H. McREE Prescription Drug CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde MIXON-BARLOW WEDDING. Mrs. Ina Mixon and Mr. James Barlow of Kansas City, Kan., were quietly married in this city Saturday morning, Dec. 27. Mrs. Mixon has resided in the city for a number of years and Mr. Barlow is a prominent businessman of Kansas City, Kan., where they will make their future home. Mrs. Johnson entertained at a wedding breakfast Sunday morning at her home at 831 Thirteenth street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Barlow. Mr. James Lloyd Davis of Lincoln, Mo., stopped in Des Moines one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. John DeWitt. Mr. Davis was enroute to St. Paul to be at the bedside of his uncle, Mr. John Coleman. Mrs. U. S. Grant and baby of Kansas City are here to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stanton of Pleasant street. Mr. Smith, a student of the Iowa State college at Ames, returned to school Monday after a holiday visit in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Dameron of Iowa City are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mason, 601 Twenty-third street. Mr. and Mrs. Roy-Powell entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Payton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Platter at a family dinner Christmas. Mrs. Nancy Murray was hostess to a number of friends at 3 o'clock dinner Christmas at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. W. Branham, 619 Fifteenth street. Her guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. Winn, Mrs. R. N. Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Branham. Mr. William Spriggs is spending the holidays in Chicago. He expects to be gone until after the new year. Mr. Crowley is ill at his home in Lake Park. Mrs. Gertrude Harris, and daughter, Richmond, Ind., are the guests of her mother, Mrs. Bell of Jefferson street. Mrs. J. W. Bowles has moved from Waterloo, Iowa, and is making her home with her sister, Mrs. J. G. Davis of 828 Thirteenth street. Miss Edna Lee of Waterloo, Iowa, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Davis and family. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis of Chicago are spending a few days in the city visiting their mother, Mrs. Lewis and brother, Mr. John Smith of Fourteenth street place. Mr. Lewis is well known in Des Moines having spent his early life here and attend the public schools and West High. Since leaving Des Moines, Mr. Lewis has been very successful and is at present on the mail carriers' force of Chicago. Mr. S. S. Suggs of Netawaka, Kan., is visiting at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown, 1516 Illinois street. Mr. Edward Brown of Atchison, Kan. is spending the holidays with his brother, G. W. Brown and son, Pearl Brown. Mr. S. S Suggs were guests at a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown and family. Mrs. Sadie Saunders Johnson and her mother, Mrs. Anna Saunders of Chillicothe, Mo., arrived in the city Friday for a visit of several days with their aunt and consin, Nancy Murray, 619 West Sixteenth street. Mrs. Helen Dameron Beshears of Iowa City arrived in the city Wednesday for a few days visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Mason, 601 Twenty-third street. Mr. Harry Shaw, well known police officer, suffered a broken leg when he fell into a coal hole while walking his boat last week. His friends are glad to learn that he is now able to be out on crutches. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stewart accompanied by Mrs. George Powell spent Christmas in Perry, Iowa, as the guests of Mr. Stewart's father and mother. Mrs. W. E. Jeffries entertained twelve guests at a 6 o'clock dinner Christmas day at the Hoyt-Sherman place. Miss Daisy Baker of Buxton and Mr. Sol Brown of Grinnell were out of town guests. Mrs. Sim Jeffries entertained sixteen guests at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Baker of Buxton were among the guests. The Mary Church Terrell club will hold the regular meeting Monday, Jan. 5 with Mrs. Johnnie Shaw. A full membership is desired as the semi-annual election of officers will be held. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 385 6th Ave. The girls of the Sojounet Truth Drama club enjoyed a Christmas party Monday, Dec. 22 at the home of Miss Iva Mae Tomlin. The afternoon was spent in playing games and looking for surprises. The officers of the club executed at this meeting are: Iva Mae Tomlin, president; Lillian Jacobs, secretary; Bernice Hamilton, treasurer, and Enola The D. W. Y. K. Art club held their annual Christmas decorated tree held the presents which were exchanged by the members. The ladies at the protection home were also remembered with a well filled basket of good things. The club held their regular meeting of Tuesday at at the home of Mrs. Tolliver, 1699 Walker street, Mrs. Bryant of Indianapolis, Ind., and a club visitor were present and gave a very interesting talk. The next meeting will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 at the home of Mrs. Emma Todd, 94 Fourteenth street place. DENOMINATIONAL RECEPTIONS The various churches of the city are planning to entertain the student volunteers of their denomination at a reception Saturday afternoon, between the hours of 4 and 7. The Congregational students will be entertained at the Union Congregational church, the Baptist students at Corinthian Baptist church and the students of all the Methodist churches will be entertained at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Refreshments will be served and programs rendered. JOINT MABONIC INSTALLATION King Solomon Commandery, No. 6, Knights Templar, G. H. Cleggget chapter, No. 30 Royal Arch Masons and Oziel and Zorah chapters of the order of the Eastern Star held jointly their annual installations of officers at North Star Masonic Temple, West Eleventh and Center streets last Friday evening; at which B. N. Hyde was installed as emmine commander; S. Joe Brown as captain-general; William Walker as prelate; Charles Garl, recorder; James B. Mitchell as treasurer, Al Gater, as senior warden and Claude Carrus as junior warden in the commandery. In the Royal Arch chapter, C. F. Topson was installed as high priest; Bert A. Harris as king; Thos. Ringo as scribe; Gus Watkins as secretary and J. A. Wilson as treasurer. For the two Eastern Star chapters Mesdames Bertha Long and Henrietta Graves were installed as matrons, S. Joe Brown and Gus Watkins as patrons; and Willa Booker and Gertrude Hyde as associate matrons, for which ceremony Mrs. S. Joe Brown, grand matron acted as installation officer. STUDENT'S MASS MEETING. The Union Congregational church will hold a public inter-denominational mass-meeting Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the church, Tenth and Park streets in honor of the 300 colored students and professors here from every college academy and university in America. It will be a great meeting to see and hear some of the best talent of our race and to see all of the students here. The speakers are the best in attendance of the convention that will appear on the program. The Iowa State university girls will act as ushers. Mr. Howard Drew of Drake university the world famous spinner will welcome the students here. Mr. Carrol Curtley of Drake university will render an instrumental solo while Miss Mildred Griffin of the Iowa State university will render an instrumental solo, "Come Out early to get a seat. COMMUNITY CENTER. The army club sign has been taken down and the community service put up over the door of community center. The community Christmas tree was a most wonderful success. Mrs. Rush, Mrs. Coalson and their committee are to be congratulated for making so many little hearts happy. New eYar's reception afternoon and evening at which time the girls clubs will receive the delegates and th public. The Bystander Burzs M. E. church is serving dinner and supper to the delegates at Community center COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE Over five hundred childish hearts were gladdened on Christmas eve day when they were guests of the community center Christmas tree, which was held under the director of the social workers of the city. Too much praise cannot be given to Mrs. Mary Coalson, police woman who was instrumental in securing the tree and donations of both toys and money. There were gifts for everybody including 200 dolls, 500 oranges, 100 pounds of candy and toys of all kinds to delight the children. Mrs. Coalson secured the use of the patrol wagon and with the assistance of Chief Ab Day and Officers Skinner and Jackson, collected the donations from all parts of the city. Mrs. Coalson was assisted by a number of women and girls including Mrs. Gertrude Rush, Mrs. Maud Woods, Mrs. Jessye, J. MeClain, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, Mrs. Amos Adams, Miss Alice Dameron, Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Mrs. R. A. Dobson, Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh and Mrs. Dickinson. Music was furnished throughout the afternoon by an orchestra. SOCIAL Mrs. Maude Jones was hostess to the Pleasant Hour club Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs Burman on Seventeenth street. Cards formed the evenings diversion after which a two-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Burman received the first ladies prize and Dr. Booker the first gentleman's prize. Mrs. Colleen Jones received the lady's booby prize and Mr. Archie Alexander the gentleman's booby prize. Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Hyde entertained a few friends informally Monday night at their home on Thirteenth street. The courtesy complimented Mr. and Mrs Earl Lewis of Chicago. BETHEL A. M. E. NOTES. (Rev. H. C. Claybrook, pastor.) Glory to God in the highest on earth peace, good will toward men. The song of the heavenly host is bursting forth anew in the hearts of the Bethelites these days. Never before in the history of the church has the Christmas spirit ran higher. Christmas eve the Sunday school children made glad the hearts of all present as they told the story of the Christ child in songs, speeches and dialogs. The beautiful Christmas tree was laden with gifts. Rev. H. A. Perry former pastor of Bethel preached to a large congregation on the night of Dec. 22. Wedding bells will ring for him Dec. 29 at Tuskegee, Ala. On account of the illness of pastor, H. C. Claybrook there was no services Christmas morning. At this writing he is much better and with the aid of Rev. Sayles conducted Sunday morning services. His text was found in Matt. 3:9. Theme "The Kingdom is at Hand." Sunday school was well attended. A. C. E. a record breaker, thirty-two present thirty-two active. Sunday evening at 7:30 Mr. A. Claggus and Miss Nellie Bell were united in marriage by Rev. H. C. Claybrook at the home of the bridge on Anita avenue, Mrs. F. B. Schooler preached Sunday night from 2 Cor. 7-10. Theme "The Seasong of Grace." The sermon was beautifully illustrated and inspiring. Rev. and Mrs. Schooler are members of the Missouri conference of the A. M. E. Zion church. She will soon hold a series of meetings at Evansville, Ind. Rethel club met last Tuesday for business at the home of Mrs. D. Williams. A good time was had. Purity club met with Mrs. Turner. Bethel club will meet Tuesday next at the home of Mrs. Campbell, 1421 Fremont. ST. PAULS A. M. E. At the Sunday morning services the Rev. I. W. Mans, president of the Allen university, will preach. In the afternoon a platform meeting will be held at which time African students from Yale, Wilberforce and Minnesota will be present. Sunday school will be held in the main auditorium at the usual time. The Rev. Dr. J. K. Williams of Paul Quinn college, Waco, Texas, will preach in the evening. Mrs. Julia Frank, wife of the president of Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga., is a guest at the pasonage. CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCE- MENTS FOR SUNDAY At 11 o'clock we shall have a representative from the student voluntary movement conference to preach for us and we are expecting a great sermon and your presence to help make it a great meeting. A massmeeting will be held at 3 o'clock, at which there will be speakers of national reputation to address you if you come. The music will be furnished by the best talent in the city and the ushers will be charming young ladies from the state university. This will be an opportunity to hear some speakers at their best. 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One of the most unique Christmas parties was given by Mr. Hobart Helen at his home 926 Fourteenth street place. The home was beautifully decorated in Christmas greenery. A fourcourse lunchoon concluded the pleasant evening. The twenty guests departed at a late hour declaring Mr. Helen an unexcelled host. The mothers will hold the regular meeting Sunday afternoon Jan. 4. The young men and ladies of the city are especially invited to attend. The B. Y. P. U. has started the weekly prayer services for 1920. Mr. Rhiphon so Spriggs has been appointed leader. The meetings are held on Wednesday from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. and are conducted by young people. Mrs. John Ford is ill at her home on Eleventh street. $ Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company. Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone Walnut 899. Retained at the Post Office of Des Moines, Iowa, as Second Class matter. EVERALD R. MASH Managing Editor ARE YOU 100 PER CENT ABOVE LAST YEAR Even a rough survey of the previous year will find the greater number of us below the 100 per cent mark. It is up to every woman, man, boy and girl to take inventory of themselves and find out whether they are worth more this year than last. Not money only, but in every line that takes to play the drama of life. We are living in an age that everything counts, let it be good or bad. It will grow and the harvest must be rumped if the good overcomes the bad. We are that much closer to the crust of the hill. Our efficiency will even uplift the lowest of humanity. The responsibility of leadership lies in myself. Whether he wants to increase his efficiency and that is what he must do if he ever expects to lead his people to success. No race or person can rise above their teachers or leaders. Economic conditions can't come to any race or country when their people' intelligence is below par of civilization. The school and colleges will train us to a higher culture of understanding, but will not make us a leader. Bias teaching or self agrandizement will never raise an ignorant class of people, but on the other hand will send them deeper in degradation. A race emerging from darkness as the Negro race is like a little child making its first efforts to walk and talk—its little brain like a new slate. Every lesson good or bad taught, is marked upon the state, and is much harder to erase than what it was to stamp it there. Let him or her be black or white who has gained money, land or a political position by false teachings and misrepresenting the truth, they have decreased their per cent, and retarded the progress of the race. When we notice the crisis and calamity that is befalling us, we then cry out, "Where are the churches, what are they doing to stem the tide?" They seem to have gone to sleep." The is not the benefaction to the boys and girls of today as it was in the days of our father and mothers for sincerity of heart and purpose of mind did they pray and work until God made them 100 per cent in Christ and gave us an even chance in churches and schools equal to that of other races. I sometimes wonder if education makes us stray from the old and work of our forefathers or treat it hypotheta. Our churches are filled with tribes and clocks, formed in grades of societies. The church is made a place for stub meeting, instead of a place of worship. The less fortunate comes to the church in love, but is humiliated and turned away without a morning greeting, heart to heart talk or a warm hand-handle. The aristocrat has overlooked this grade of Christians, that may drift in some other direction, that may reflect upon the woman and manhood of the race and these precious souls so lost. In the day of judgment God will command these souls to our hands for appealing to pride instead of God and closing our hearts to our brother and sister. Sons and daughters give me your heart and the kingdom shall be until time. We are entering in the year of 920—let us try and make our church 100 per cent perfect. I know that that have a home can enjoy the pleasure of life and feel the hospitality of prosperity—for there is no place like home sweet home. While in your comfortable and easy home, have you invited someone not so Do You Need Money? We arrange loans quickly and strictly privately on farmithre, pianos, and other personal property, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and repay us in easy monthly payments Write call or phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. Des Moines Loan Co. DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1534 2.2 Century Bldg. Wal. 1486 817 Walnut Street Over Frankel's Clothing Store. fortunate as yourself, to dine with you or to help him or her to better their conditions. Have you left your lights burning in your home that some wayward boy or girl that has no home, when passing may catch the inspiration that will make their lives better and happier! Have you led some sinner to Christ! Have you visited the sick! Have you fed the hungry and gave the thirsty drink! Have you clothed the wicked and halped the poor. For so much as you have done this for the least of my little ones you have done it even so unto me. These deeds glorifies the Lord Our Father who are in heaven. And if you have done these things—you have increased your efficiency 100 per cent this year. Before this old year is gone and the new year comes in many backs will be turned to the wall and our face to the sun facing our God, then our book of life will be closed, in it conceals our deeds, and the chances we now have will be no more. May God bless and help this race that needs so much and has so little, that they may take what they have got and get what need. Rev. J. B. Jackson, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church presided both Sunday morning and school to a well filled house. Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were well attended.* He had one joiner and the collections were excellent. The Tabernacle Baptist church had their Christmas tree Friday night and all present had a joyful time. Rev. Jackson received an overcoat and cap from his church. During the Christmas season Rev. Jackson solemnized five marriages. Rev. M. D. Johnson, pastor of Beulah Baptist, church reports a glorious service all day last Sunday. All services were well attended which shows a great future progress of his church. The Bethel A. M. E. church pastored by Rev. M. R. Rhonones had hardly standing room in their church Sunday. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor were well attended. Three conversions and four joiners. Collection best in the history of the church. Mrs. M. R. Rhonenee, who has charge of the missionary department held a meeting Sunday evening. This department is doing much good work. The Bethel church held their Christmas tree Wednesday night. This was conducted by Mrs. E. H. Madison, the best in the history of the church. Rev. Rhonenee and family were well remembered through the entire Christmas season by gifts of money, clothing, toys for their young son, Charles. They were the guests at several dinners and social functions. Rev. Rhonenee solemnized two marriages during the season and was a guest at the wedding dinner of Miss Ethel Richardson to Mr. Percy Stock of Boone, Iowa, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Richardson. Others who entertained during the season were: Mr. and Mrs.A. Gamble, Mrs. Gus Hupp, Mrs. Herendon, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pave gave a family reunion: Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Pharmer. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pharmer of Brookfield, Mo., were in the city visiting relatives at their reunion; also Mr. and Mrs. Minor and Mrs. J. W. Bidley of Louisville, Ky. We urge our readers to subscribe and read the Bystander. The Buth Baptist church under the leadership f Rev. J. L. Williams is pressing n the upward way. The Sunday school, B. Y. P. U., Woman's Missionary circle are all doing a big work. We are expecting to put on a big rally son for the interest of the church. Mra. N. S. Douglass Braxton entertained Club No. 1 at the residence of L. B. Anderson. Rev. Ross of Seattle, Wash., arrived in the city Friday Dec. 26 to take charge of the A. M. E. church. Prof. Dave Brown and Mr. Rob Wright gave a swell dance in the city. A large crowd was in attendance. We are enjoying delightful weather. Mrs. Jewol Center is visiting relatives in Arkansas. Miss Laura Belle Hayes one of the teachers of Garison schol has returned from a visit in Brunswick, Mo. Mrs. Mary Cutsl of St. Louis, Mo., spent a few of the holidays with Ma. Mallissia Hardin and friends. BYSTANDER Mrs. Minnie Kinney of Booneville Mo., spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bolivar Payne. Mrs. Rosa Blanton of Brunswick, Mo. visited her son, Mr. Andrew Ward during the holidays. On Friday evening Dec. 26, the young people were royally entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ward at a party given in honor of his sister, Miss Mary Blanton of Brunswick, Mo. Rev. and Mrs. I. L. Talley of St. Joseph, Mo., a former pastor of Mt. Zion church visited their many friends the letter part of the week. They were the recipients of rurk social honor. Rev. and Mrs. Talley at breakfast Saturday morning at the Anderson Bros. cafe. The people of Chillicothe donated a purse of $7 to Rev. Talley and wife to buy a turkey to their new year's dinner at their home in St. Joseph, Mo. The sir knights and daughters gave an entertainment at the U. K. T. hall Friday evening. Everyone spent a pleasant evening. Mrs. Junita Payne is her mother, Mrs. Georgia Lee in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Harold Estes of Des Moines in home visiting relatives and friends. The A. M. E. church chair under the management of Mr. Huff gave a sacred cantata entitled "The King Cometh," Dec. 29. Mr. George Dunn of Burlington and Mrs. Bolder, city, rendered solos. Prizes were given to the persons selling most tickets. Miss Florence Fletcher won lrst prize, $2.50 gold piece; Mrs. Alice Angdon, second prize $1.50 in silver. The A. M. E. Sunday school gave a Christmas program under the direction of Miss Florence Fletcher Sunday. The program was a great success. * Mr. Webb of Canton was in the city Mr. and Mrs. George Fletcher will spend New Years in Chicago with her mother, Mrs. Young. The choir of the Second Baptist church will have a sacred cantata Sunday, Jan. 4. Miss Ruby Brown is on the sick list. The Christmas ball was a success. Music was furnished by the Quincy orchestra. The heroines of the Templar Crusade guild had their annual sermon at the A. M. E. church Christmas eve. PARIS, MO. NEWS. (By Tom House.) Bruce Ragland came home to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ragland. He is attending Lincoln institute school at Jefferson City, Mo. Bruce is a bright boy. We hope to see his success in the future. Mrs. Bessie Davis and sister, Emma Moore came home from Bloomington, Ill. to visit their mother, Mrs. Lizzie Moore. Mrs. Alice Telson was in Moberly, Mo. shopping. While in the city she saw Miss Elcie Harris whose name has changed now. Mrs. Elcie Smith. She will make her home in Moberly, Mo. George Reed Butler, a grandson of Mrs. Porter, is doing fine now. He is out playing in the yard again. Prof. T. B. Burris left for Macon City, Mo., from there he will go to Bloomville, Mo. Miss Nellie Burris has changed her name to Mrs. Nellie Lane. Mr. Lane is a fine young man. He is principal of the Sweet Spring, Okla., school. Success to them. Delator Green and Amos Shropshire are running a wood yard. They wish your patronage. Mrs. Claudia House spent Christmas day in Madison, Mo., with her mother, Mrs. Matilda Collins. Mrs. Kate Moore was here on business from Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Anderow Martin, who has been in poor health for over five years, is not expecting to live only a few days longer. Mrs. Malinda Donaldson of Galesburg, Ill, spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Lucinda Kipper. Rev. Isaac Stone and wife of Peoria, Ill, are spending Christmas with his father, Mr. Minor Stone. Melvin Stone of St. Louis, Mo., is here spending the holidays with his parents. Myrtle Moss of Jacksonville, Ill., is here visiting her parents, Mr. George Moss. John Bryant of Shelbina, Mo., is here spending Christmas among his friends. Mr. Minor Stone gave all his children on Christmas day $10 each: Prof. Horace Stone of Bowling Green, Mo. $10; Rev. Isaac Stone of Peoria, Ill. $10; Mrs. Malinda Donaldson of Galesburg, Ill.; $10; Mrs. Lucinda Kipper of Paris, Mo., $10; Melvin tone of St. Louis, Mo., $10. Mrs. Geneva Vaughn spent Christmas in Hannibal, Mo. Mrs. Maude Donaldson left for Griggsville, Ill., to spend the Christmas with her mother and sister, Mrs. Nan Smith and Miss Euth Smith, Corine Five Room Cottage on Clark St. Modern except furnace. Asphalt Pavement. $200 down will buy it. GALESBURG ITEMS. A Dandy and little George and Prof. Donaldson are batching. Miss Jeannette Donaldson chief cook. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman spent Sunday in Moberly with Mrs. Marion Moore and grandson. Mr. John Sage is spending the holidays with Mrs. Coleman. Y. M. C. A. SCHEDULE—1920. Inter-demonstrational religious training institute, Union Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets, under the auspices religious training committee, Crocker street branch, Y. M. C. A. Mr. E. C. Robinson, secretary 782 West Ninth street. Popular lectures will be given each evening from 7:30 to 8 as follows: evening from 7:00. Monday, 5—“Possibilities of a Robust Training Institute,” by Prof. Z. C. Thornburg, superintendent city board of education. Monday, Jan. 12—'The Teacher; His Training and His Teaching,' by Hon. Hubert Uttacker, judge Folk county District court. Monday, Jan. 19—'The Use of the Bible in Teaching,' by Rev. Dr. J. Edward Kirby, Plymouth church. Monday, Jan. 26—'The Sunday School and the Pupil,' by Rev. Dr. Howland Hanson, First Baptist church. Monday, Feb. 2—'The Girl Problem,' by Misa Virginia Robinson, secretary, Tenth street Y. W. C. A. Monday, Feb. 9—'The Boy Problem,' by Mr. E. C. Robinson, secretary Crocker Street Y. M. C. A. The period from 8 to 8:40 each institute evening will be devoted to departmental study under the following department leaders: Adult depart (for superintendents, presidents of young peoples societies and teachers of adult bible classes) Attorney S. Joe Brown, leader. Senior department (for teachers and leaders of boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12 years) Miss Virginia Robinson, leader. Primary department (for teachers and leaders of boys and girls under the age of 8 years) Attorney Gertrude E. Rush, leader. The period from 8:40 to 9:20 will be occupied by another course of popular lectures by the following pastors: Monday, Jan. 5, "The Life of Christ," by Dr. H. E. King; Monday, Jan. 12—"The History of the Jewish People," Rev. Dr. T. J. Jones; Monday, Jan. 19—"The Life of St. Paul," by Rev. Dr. George W. Robinson; Monday, Jan. 26—"Old Testament Characters," Rev. S. L. Birt; Monday, Feb. 2—"The Influence of Character," Rev. S. Bates; Monday, Feb. 9—"Harmonizing Science with the Bible," Rev. H. C. Claybrook, B. D. The small sum of 25 cents is required of each one who enrolls to cover the expense of heating and lighting the building for which no other charge is made. Each person is requested to bring a pencil and a permanent note book. There is no other expense, as the services of all leaders and lecturers are donated. MOUNT PLEASANT ITEMS. Mr. Clay Reed spent Christmas in Eldora, Iowa, with his daughter, Mrs. Mamie Wicke. Mr. Eugene Bailey spent the holidays in Ottumwa. Christmas was litterly observed by both churches Christmas eve with pro- With the recurring of the holiday season we wish to thank our friends whose business has made possible bigger and better things and to wish for you and those connected with you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year. Largest food market in the west A Sure Enough Hair Pomade. Carefully made. Decently Perfumed. A Proper Treatment for Dandruff and for smoothing out coarse or stubborn hair. Only 25 cents for large package at your drug store, or sent by mail upon receipt of price. grams and Christmas trees. All the children were made happy by little tokens from the Sunday schools. Prof. and Mrs. James Watts of the Star Jubilee company remembered the members of both churches by sending them Christmas cards and the Sunday school pupils with candies and nuts. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Paterson had as their guests for Christmas dinner, Mr. George Harris and daughter, Miss Viola, M. Joe Pickett and Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey of Ottumwa, Iowa. A supmtuous dinner was served and all had a very pleasant time. The mothers council entertained their husbands Friday eve, Dec. 26 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Handy. Dainty refreshments were served by the ladies. A splendid time was had. Mr. Rupert Roie of Muscatine, Iowa was in the city visiting his uncle, Mr. William Burnaugh. Mr. James McNeal, who spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Margaret Mc