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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander State of Race Women Kills Suffrage in Mississippi Jackson, Miss., Feb. 9.—The federal women's suffrage constitutional amend- ment was rejected today by the lower house of the Mississippi legislature in minutes of debate. The vote was 66 to 25. Those opposing ratifi- cated that the amendment give Negro women the right to and was an invasion of states Young arrives at Liverpool Enroute to Liberia - Colonel Charles his assistant, Cap here Jan. 3, from to Liberia. They voyage, despite t they proved im- During the voying presided at the given on the ship Liverpool and Loncaptain sailed Jan Liverpool, Eng. — Colonel Charles Bates, U. S. A., and his assistant, Cap Nabors, arrived here Jan. 3, from York, en route to Liberia. They had a delightful voyage, despite seas, and that they proved imminent to seasickness. During the voyage, Colonel Young presided at the altar at a concert given on the ship, nightseeing in Liverpool and London, the colonel and captain sailed Jan. 30 to Liberia. YOUNG ABE LINCOLN. If you picture young Abe Lincoln the village poolroom door with his eyes all dim and blinking, sitting on the wooden floor! 1. your best imagination picture 2. bring Abe with the sots, 3. bring bones to beat the nation 4. the vacant corner lots? 5. you think of Abe at college 6. with some booze inside his belt 7. with his head devoid of knowledge 8. stating some young freshman's pelt? 9. picture Honest Abe at 30 loafing in a 10. barber shop his face and collar dirty, hiding from the corner cop. it seems was quite too busy to get into such a scene; ignorant of night life dizzy, the content with looking "green," the surely cut the mustard in the stuff was there to cut he won the biggest custard laugh the swells thought him a mutt best Abe. Your name of fame ringing the world, rour, praise is singing the world your praise is singing my man reveres name my main habit is to if you spent your morning sleeping if your evenings drinking rye its would not now be keeping bright shoes s would not now be keeping bright that fame which will never die —Charles B. Briscoll. father and son banquet will be held St. Paul A. M. E. church Friday ever- Feb. 20 at 8 o'clock. The social quitter under the chairmanship of Ebert Hall is putting forth every it possible to get every boy in the to be present. Fathers who have sons are urged to bring sons who no fathers. applications from fathers who have sons to take fatherless sons are al- y in the hands of the secretary. Willings Workers club of St. s church will serve the banquet at the rate of 50 cents per plate. son which will please everybody be served. Here are some of the to be served: Chicken, gravity hot rolls or biscuits, sweet pota- baked beans and ice cream and A brief program will be received. Bring your boy and let him find a happy evening with "dad." After the religious training institute closed last session last Monday night. A wonderful meeting was experienced. After the regular program was over, members present made open expressions of their impressions of the course study. Without exception everyone expressed a desire for the continuation of the course and that they would attempt to put in practice the wonder-thing things derived from this institute. The religious committee of which Atmey S. Joe Brown is chairman feels satisfied with the results and will continue their work among the men in the man of a Bible class to hold its first meeting. Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The Congregational church. There are twenty-seven persons who enrolled in this religious training institute. The educational committee with Mr. T. Blagburn, chairman is well satisfied with the success that the colored people helped them accomplish at the conference Cameron White recital. IN TWELVE WORKERS IN UNITED STATES ARE WOMEN Washington, D. C., Feb. 13.—Bread makers in American families during the at the ratio of eleven men to every woman, according to a survey of ages of incomes in nearly 100 leading --- DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 1920. Because of their belief in the preserving to posterity the memory of their great character the women of the dominant race more than a century ago decided to perpetuate the memory of Geo. Washington, who is styled the father of his country, not only by observing his anniversary which is Feb. 22 but by beautifying his former home at Mt. Vernon making it a historical spot to be viewed by the people of this nation. And at this time in order that Sagamore Hill may ever be kept saired in the minds of the American people the men and women of both races have combined their forces to collect $1,000,000 for the preservation of the former home of the late lamented Theodore Roosevelt, therefore, that the members of our race who have unquestionably been lifted to a higher and noble plane through the efforts of that great leader of men Community Service Center Makes Appointments The appointment of Mrs. F. G. Goggins as secretary of girls activity at community service center means success for that branch of the institution. Mrs. Goggins has served as club leader for two years. During the past month she was in charge of the membership drive in which resulted in the enrollment of 200 girls. Besides being a general club worker, Mrs. Goggins is the most noble governess of Rebecca Household of Ruth No. 339, having been elected to that office three consecutive times, the first in the history of the lodge to be so honored. Mrs. Goggins established a mid-winter indoor picnic which highly entertained more than 500 Odd Fellows and Ruthites of the district of Iowa. The grand lodge has made this an annual movable festivity for the entertainment of members and friends of the lodge. Mrs. Goggins is a far-seeking worker veniences. The fund of $500,000 comes under the direction of the State School auxiliary, which was formed by Mr. Du Pont to administer his first gift of $200,000 for building of white schools throughout the state. For weeks the Auxiliary has been making its plans to push the erosion of the Colored schools, especially as they will be paid for entirely out of Mr. DuPonts fund of a half million and not by the "fifty-fifty arrangement under which the fund of $2,000,000 is used for the white schools. Under the latter arrangement the Auxiliary match- Noted Orator Designs as Dean of Morgan College to Devote Himself to Organization. (Special to The Bystander.) New York, Feb. 13.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York announces that William Pickens has resigned as dean of Morgan college to join the association's staff and will devote his entire time to the organization of Negroes throughout the United States. No orator of the race is so well known to colored Americans as Mr. Pickens. Native of Anderson country, South Carolina, where he was born in 1881, he migrated to Arkansas with his parents in 1888 and entered the schools of North Little Rock in 1891. His oratorical ability was manifest at an early age as he was valeditor of his class in the Union High school of Little Rock. Spingarm Medal Is Awarded FOR 1919 New York, Feb. 13.—The committee of award of the Spingarn medal which every year is awarded to the man or woman of African descent and of American citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor, announces through its chairman, Bishop John Hurst of Baltimore, that its invites recommendations for the ward of the Spingarn medal for 1919. These recommendations, the committee requests, should contain a statement as to the qualifications of the person nominated him would entitle the nominee to the award. The medal is the gift of Mr. J. E. Spingarn, for several years chairman and now treasurer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the committee of award is as follows: Bishop John Hurst, chairman; Hon. William Howard Taft, Mr. John Hope, Dr. Jas. H. Dillard and Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard. Recommendations are to be sent by Feb. 10 to Bishop John Hurst, chairman of the committee of award of the Spingarn medal, room 621, 70 Fifth avenue, New York. American cities by department of labor investigators. The cities included Chicago, New York, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle and Cleveland. The survey shows that in practically every city women composed from 5 to 15 per cent of the bread winners of the family. In one city the number of feminine mainstays outnumbered the men more than three to one. This was in Johnstown, N. Y., where 76.9 per cent of the sources of income for families were women. This high percentage is due to the fact that glove making is a leading industry of the town, and furnished work which women can do at home. According to the survey the percentage of families having income from children totals 18.6 per cent. The percentage of families having income from the earnings of wives varies widely in different cities. In Chicago the percentage of families having income from the earnings of wives was 12.3; Cincinnati, 13.3; Cleveland, 6.5; Columbus, O., 8.9; Dallas, 9.3; Denver, 3.9; Des Moines, 11.8; Detroit, 46; Indianapolis, 4.1; Kansas City, 10.7; Memphis, 39; Minneapolis and St. Paul, 6.3; New York, 15.1; Portland, Ore, 11.2; San Francisco, 4.3; Seattle, 7.1; Louis, 4; Wichita, Kan., 9.3. IS DIAMOND MINE Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb. 13. —Tlaring, a waterless, treeless and virtually gameless desert near Taungs, in Bechuanaland, promises to be the scene of the biggest diamond claim staking rush in South African history. It is understood that Tlaring will be declared open for diamond digging about March 20. Amazing stories are afloat concerning the wonderful richness of the district and prospective diggers from the cape to the Zambesi and Mozambique, and even the Congo, are preparing to try their luck in the new field. Men Leave Jobs. Despite warning of possible afilure, men are abandoning good jobs in various parts of the country in order to be free to stake out claims when the proclamation is issued. Hundreds of women also are arranging to go to the new diggings. The government is preparing to cope with the anticipated rush to Tlaring and a township to receive the new community is being laid out. Tariffs is situated about forty miles south of Vryburg and about 100 miles north of Kimberley, the last named place famous for its great diamond mines. DUPONT SCHOOLS FOR NEGROES TO BE ERECTED AT ONCE (Associated Negro Press) Associated Wilmington, Del. Feb. 5. It was learned that work of building new public schools for the Colored pupils throughout the state, made possible by the gift by P. S. DuPont of $500,000 for that specific purpose, will be begun very shortly. It is the intention to have the schools ready for occupancy by the beginning of the new school year next September. There are approximately twenty-four schools for the Colored pupils in Delaware, all of which are to be raised and new and modern structures erected in their place. The new building will be built with both an eye to practical use and artistic appearance. They will be rebuilt with modern educational con- 1. FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL Mary C. that early and fearless champion of the cause of woman suffrage, the lamented Frederick Douglass, whose ninth day we observe on the fourteenth of this month and now that his home situated on Cedar hill at Annacostia may be ever held not only as a memorial to him, but as an incentive to this and unborn generations, we the colored women of this country through the National Association of colored women under the leadership of Mrs. Mary B. Talbert have undertaken the sacred obligation of making this, homestead the meca for our people, and that you may share in this worthy project, as trustee of this halls, and as an admirer of this statesman, I am asking those who believe in race ideals, to assist the colored women of this country in their last attempt to raise the remaining portion of the $15,000 for the preservation of the Douglass home.—Mrs. S. J. Joe Brown, trustee. and thus the girl problem well in hand. She is now in position to do a great work for the community in the future. She took charge of the work Feb. 1. OFFICIAL HOSTESS. Mrs. W. H. Hughes has been appointed official hostess at the community center. She has voluntarily served in this capacity for some time and her appointment will please her many friends. Mrs. Hughes' pleasing manner and long residence in the city makes her especially fitted for this place. She is actively engaged in club and social service work in the city being a block sergeant in the public welfare drive now in progress as well as having served in this same capacity in numerous other campaigns. Mrs. Hughes extends a cordial welcome to all visitors at the community center. These are the first two Des Moines women to be thus honored. es whatever sum is appropriated by a school district for new buildings. REP. DYER PRESENTS ANTI-LYNCHING BILL Law to Fine Counties in Which Lynchings Occur Washington, Feb. 13.—Federal anti-lynching legislation was being considered by the house judiciary committee today. Two bills have been introduced, one providing for drastic federal action against those responsible for lynching, and the other for congressional investigation of the underlying causes of ra- MemphisM en Plan Coffin Factory Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 9.—The undertakers and businessmen of the south are organizing a $200,000 corporation for the manufacture of caskets and coffins in Memphis, to be known as the Tri-State Casket and Coffin company, for the purpose of supplying caskets for the colored undertakers of the south. The enterprise will be one of the largest industrial propositions in the country, financed exclusively with race capital. The company is now negotiating for a site for the plant, which it hopes to have in operation by October 1st, with about 150 men employed. Among the more prominent, men interested in the company are T. H. Hayes, president and general manager; R. R. Church; C. E. Rush, of Little Rock, leader of the Mosiac Templars of the World; J. C. Martin, of Jackson, Tenn, financial secretary of the Methodist publishing board; Dr. R. A. Williams of Chicago, supreme president of the Royal circle; Weyman Wilkerson, Memphis banker and undertaker and John L. Webb of Yazoo City, Miss., supreme president of the Woodmen of the Union. Dr. S. A. Furniss, Able Physician and City Councilman, Selected as One of Indiana's Three Representatives on G. O. P. Platform Building Committee. Friends of Dr. S. A. Furniss, one of Indianapolis's most prominent physicians, politician and city councilman, are particularly illiterate by the signal honor, and politically conferred upon him connection with the political activities of W. H. Hayes, chairman of the republican national committee. Dr. Furniss, together with R. R. Church of Tennessee, are the only men of color that were honored with an appointment on a special advisory committee on politics and platform in connection with the republican party campaign doing. The committee, which was announced on Thursday of last week by Mr. Hays, is composed of 171 members. cial antagonisms. Representative Mason (Illinois) would have a commission of nine, appointed jointly by the president and the congress to investigate the Negro situation. The anti-lynching bill, as introduced by Representative Dyer (Missouri) provides that the county in which a lynching occurs shall be fined not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 for the use of the dependents of the man whose life has been taken. That Chairman Will H. Hays, of the republican national committee would hold an all day conference with the leading republicans of the country at the Lincoln league convention in Chicago on Lincoln's birthday, can be stated on the highest authority. That two of the leading candidates for the republican presidential nomination will address the league during one of its two days' sessions seems equally assured. That no gathering of colored political leaders since the days of Frederick Douglass will approach that of the organization whose executive leader is Hon. Robert R. Church, of Tennessee, from any point of view, either size or strength is certain. That the stalwart young Tennesseean and delegate-at-large from his state will be the means of putting colored men from more than one state as national committeeman and that many other triumphs will soon follow the Lincoln league convention is confidently predicted. New York state chairman of the league, George W. Harris, announced Wednesday the following partial delegates nominated by the state committee to represent the Empire state. The additional members' list will be issued on Feb. 5, through this medium. Those already selected include Messrs. Fred Chew, of Troy; W. Fred Trotman, Dr. Roland Johnson, Fred B. Watkins, Robert G. Lattimore, Dr. Wiley Wilson, John E. Nail, Dr. Geo. Harshall, Guilford M. Crawford, Dr. Yorke Russell, Edgar D. Cornish, Thomas H. Evans, N. B. Marshall, S. J. Freacam, E. W. Stokien, S. H. Bell, R. O. Thibou, R. M. Winfrey, C. H. Hunter, C. H. Brooks, R. Steadman, W. J. Grandy, Chauncey Hooper and James C. Thomas. BALTIMORE GRANTS RACE PLAYGROUND Contributes $10,000 for Park and Play Ground. Baltimore is probably the leading southern city in the provision for supervised play. The local Playground association has been at work for a number of years, and public approval of its work is shown by the city appropriation of $25,000 for its yearly budget. This sum is for the fourteen park playgrounds and for the recreation pier. One of these playground is for colored children. The association also maintains twenty-eight stations for play-guilds and story tellers, four of which are for colored children; three school playgrounds for white children, and four for colored and several churchyard and institutional playgrounds. For the work outside the parks, the Baltimore public contributes $10,000. The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Five Cents Colored Women of City Help Put Over $165,000 Drive Colored Women of City Help Put Over $165,000 Drive On last Monday morning when the drive for $165,000 was launched by the public welfare bureau of the Chamber of Commerce to help care for Des Moines charities and relief institutions, one of the features of this drive was a team of colored women headed by Mrs. S. Joe Brown as lieutenant and before the middle of the week the following women serving as block sergeants made the following reports: Mrs.Jessye E. M. McClaim $41.50; Mme. Mattie Brooks, $12.50 cash and $27.00 pledged; Mrs. Harry Shaw, $5.50; Mrs. L. J. Shelton, $4.60; Mrs. J. H. Woods, $4.00; Mrs. S. Bates, $3.60; Mrs. Frank Fowler, $2.70, and Miss Gertie Hyde, $2.70; thereby enabling this team to turn over to their captain, Mrs. Ralph Orvig, $78.20 and about $30.00 in pledges to be collected later. The $7,500. Collected from all sources, $175,000. This team that had charge of the fourth ward and 15th precinct will hereafter be regular accredited members of the Council of Defense and will be expected to assist in all big movements for the welfare of the community. REV. J. DOUGLASS HERBEN, D. D. National evangelist of Baltimore, Md., is conducting one of the greatest revivals in the history of Des Moines at Corinthian Baptist church, Fifteenth and Linden streets. His equal has never been heard in the church before. Sunday 11 a. m. subject, "Six" 3 p. m. institute personal workers and marching orders. Everybody is requested to bring his Bible and be on time. Y. W. C. A. The annual campaign for the Y. W. G. A. budget which will be launched Monday, Feb. 23 should be of especial interest to the colored people of the community since the funds to maintain the Tenth street center are included in this budget. The drive which is city wide will include both white and colored workers. It is hoped that when approached by these workers that no one will refuse to contribute as much as possible to help maintain this very worthy asset to the community. The following workers will assist in the drive: General, Mrs. Emerald Mash of the Bystander; captains, Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. H. R. Graves; workers, Mrs. L. J. Shotton, Mrs. Harry Shaw, Mrs. Gus Nichols, Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn, Mrs. A. A Alexander, Mrs. O. G. Mose, Mrs. James Hutchison, Miss Gertrude Hyde; Mrs Robert Miles, Mrs Vern Simmons, Mrs. Gertrude Bush, Mrs. Florence White, Mrs. D. E. Henderson, Mrs. Edward Brown, Mrs. Mary Carroll, Mrs. J. W. Franklin, Mrs M. Crawford, Mrs. Ida Owens, Mrs Effie Brown, Mrs. J. H. Preston and Mrs Marmaduke. The girl reserves held regular meetings at the center the past week. The wide awake girl reserves will have a valentine party Saturday afternoon at the center. The girls will pop corn and make fudge. The Hi Y girls meet every Friday at 7:30 at the cented. Adelaide Eaves is corps scout and Mrs. Lulu McCree is leader. The high school Y. M. C. A. groups entertained the high school girl reserves at a valentine party Thursday night at the center. On Friday night the membership and friends will be entertained at the center. All members and friends are cordially invited to be present. There will be a meeting of the general, captains and all th team workers at the center Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 8 o'clock. All workers are requested to be present. Friday the 20th of February is the date set for the meeting of all the Y. W. C. A. members committee members and interested friends, to take up the study of Y. W. C. A. history. On Sunday, Feb. 22 a musical program will be given at the center. Miss Ethel Brown will have charge of the music. After the program a social session will be enjoyed. All employed girls in downtown stores and factories are especially urged to be present. The Altar guild of St. Paul's A. M. E. church will entertain at a leap year party at the center on Thursday night. 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 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: To any part of the United States one year, postage paid $1.50 Six Months .75 ADVERTISING RATES ADVERTISING RATES. Display, per inch ..... 10 Reading Notices, per line Contract rates given upon applications. All Advertisements paid for in advance. There is absolutely no excuse for lynching. In many cases, the officers of the law are dilatory in dispersing a mob and their action serves as a cue for the mob to proceed with the torch and ax. When the officials of the law do their duty, mobs cease to parade the streets, burn courthouses, storm jails, unlawfully execute prisoners, burn homes and slay innocent victims. DO YOU AGREE? To the editor of the Bystander: A regrettable incident has come to the notice of the writer in the conduct of our so-called prominent Negroes and race leaders at the recital of the celebrated Negro violinist, Clarence Cameron White at St. Pauls' A. M. E. church last Friday night. It is certainly to be deplored that both old and young of both sexes did everything that was against the rules of proper conduct and especially at a concert of this calibre. The writer noticed talking, passing of notes, coughing and many other annoying breeches of social etiquette. It is certainly hoped that before the arrival of another artist that a change will be made as it is certainly needed. How is the younger generation expected to thrive and grow if their elders do not set the proper example before them. It is without a doubt that the music was of too high a class for the majority but the best they could have done was to have been quiet so that others might have enjoyed the wonderful music. AT WASHINGTON HEARING The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, announced in connection with the report that the Graham sedition bill would probably pass in its first form that Walton Johnson, anson official of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, had vigorously protested certain provisions of the bill at the hearing on it in Washington. Mr. Johnson appeared before the house rules committee and made the following statement: "If section six is enacted, it will be possible to construe and interpret it in such a manner as to bar Negro publications fro mthe mails. "I refer to that part of the section which says: 'That every book, magazine, newspaper—wherein or whereby an appeal is made to racial prejudice the intended or probable result of which appeal is to cause rioting or the resort to force and violence within the United States or any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, is hereby declared to "Graham Sedition Bill" Dr. W. H. Lowry The Negroes throughout the country are unanimous in their protest against the "Graham sedition bill" pending in congress. If this measure became a law it will soundt he death knell of the Negro press especially in the southern states The Negroes are bitterly opposed to section 6 which deals a blow to the press. This section reads in part, "Every book, magazine, newspaper—wherein or whereby an appeal is made to racial prejudice, the intended or probable result of which appeal is to cause biting or the resort to force or violence within the United States or any place subject thereof—is here declared unmailable." Since the Negro press has never made an appeal that has caused "biting or resort to force or violence," the framer of the bill must have and in mind the "noisy" head lines and sensational articles that appeal from time to time in the white press prior to racial clashes. To this end, section 6 of the Graham sedition bill' would serve a great purpose were it not for the interpretations and construction the northern state might put upon this section to silence the Negro press, if the measure becomes a law. If you silence the Negros' press, you bridle his tongue, tie his main arm of defense, impede his progress and leave him helpless in the hands of his enemies who are driving him from the poll, chasing him from his fireside, dragging him through the streets of the cities and burning him at the stake. If the "Graham sedition bill" becomes a law and the southern states dispose of section 6 in the manner in whichthe have bundled the fifteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States, the Negro press that sheds one sympathizing tear or lifts its voice above a whisper on behalf of its illly treated fellow countrymen, will find its final resting place upon some funeral pyre. Let every individual Negro and every Negro organization appeal to their respective congressmen to see to it that the "Graham sedition bill" does not become a law. A SPECIFIC REMEDY If all states follow the example set by Kentucky at the trial of William Sockett at Lexington there will be no more lynching while the government stands. Troops were ordered upon the scene in ample time for the protection of the prisoner. On the date set for the trial the anticipated mob assembled outside the court house and prepared to storm the temple of justice and take the prisoner. After giving the mob sufficient warning and time to disperse, the troops fired upon the rioters, slaying five of them. The mob immediately adjourned sine die leaving no unfinished business upon the records. The trial was speedy, but a speedy trial is better than lynching at any price. DO YOU AGREE? DEFENDED NEGRO PRESS WANTED! WANTED! 200,000 LIVE AGENTS at once to sell Dudley's Famous Auto Polish For Furniture, Piano's, Church Pews, Hardwood Floors and hundreds of other things that have a varnish surface, shining them to look like new. Live-wire agents make $50.00 to $75.00 per week selling Dudley's Polish to furniture dealers, drug stores, hardware stores, churches, housekeepers, eres, paint shops, public libraries and grocery stores. For will ship to all new agents $10.00 worth of Dudley's 116 SOUTH MAIN ST. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. be nonmailable. "The Negro press is opposed to appeals to racial prejudice." Mr. Johnson continued, "and one of the chief reasons for the existence of the Negro press is to fight appeals to racial prejudice, but if this section of the bill becomes a law, Negro publications may be denied the right to voice the just and legitimate protests of the colored people against wrongs on the ground that such protests appeal to racial prejudice. "Under such a section the mere print printing of facts and data about lynch might render a publication unmail- able." ANTHOLOGY OF DES MOINES. After the K. and D. came panting into the station the real growth of this town began and with it came the Negroes, the Negroes were established, rather than being a pioneer. For this there are reasons which go back thousands of years, but we will not here take up The first hotel of any pretention for those times was started by Mrs. Nettie Milligan, who now lives on Fourteenth Street, until this day, so strong is tradition that she, Milligan, no many of the railroad men. These long ago times recall the life of a boarding house where most of the men who did not live in the town, stayed. Good cooking was the thing which made or unmade the bed, always looked after the Keepers money, whether for board and washing or borrowed money. The good cooking what has made the bed, nights of the lantern as well as those who liked to sit at a big table which was loaded with savory dishes. I know from repeated excursions that she has lost the art of causing a palate to over fill It was the growth of the city which brought the barbers, coachmen and caterers, into the city. They even look these men. The barbers came in contact with some of the high class men and especially politicians, and they, rather, usually caricatured as loquacious, it is the controversy, he listens to tales and is asked questions, but the things which men will not unburden to their family nor priest. Hence these men had a larger influence in the city, the ministers not excepted. Having time to read and coming in contact with cultured folks, they very often were men of of the coachmen and waiters or nutters there is almost as much to be said, though a man is never as confidential with a waiter or coachman as he is with a barber. These were the men who came into close contact with the wealthy and are maintained; though not confided so much the know of the lives of the whom they served. In many instances the good was emulated, in others, the failings were sped. Still, one must know that contact is the greatest factor for improvement. It was these and other classes of services and kept up the contact between the races and kept in the process of living about the same. This resulted in more rapid refinement and schooling than would have been the case had all our forefathers gone on the farm. An agricultural life makes for a vigorous people, it takes big muscles to do the work of a farm, especially as farming works often thirty years ago, to control big muscles there must be a nerve and the consequences of many big brains. This may account for so many great men coming from the country; it is one factor, but this factor does not result from one generation of farming. These we have gained in versatility by being sent to an as well as land to the land. We all our ancestors will go with it in the soil, the world There were some fine barber shops in Des Moines and all the barbering was one, one, one. There were also a few and a more handsome nor more intelligent man than Alex Birney, he as did, "Billy Coalson, lived to see it," he said. "It was not a sudden thing, nor the fault of any man nor of men, it was the changing of the time." Alex Birney, the shop operative, operated Jax Negroes in Des Moines. While the barbering has slipped there are two men who will not give over and are meeting the competition and boycott, with hands down, the other will not give over and Oscar Glass, Jerry Lucas and Weeks prove that the game is not over, excepting Weeks. The two men will still hold high place in the eastem of friends. A in church and in the social sphere. The waiters are in no less than two of two generations age, or the two head waiters, now with us Claus Harris and Douglas Jones, and property and property respect. Of the waiters some who are many who are property owners and some who are intellectually superior to the average patron upon whom they serve, are more chauffers among us than there were coachmen. Fine young men, most of them married and other way than they are progressive and an asset to the community. So, while there has been a breaking down of the false pride among the saloons longer, regular saloons and waiting for a servile, since there is so much money in it; and a change in the public and the tude toward so many of the saloons that to see white men imbued Negroes than to see Negroes do their imbundes and sing, thus putting the things out of commission, and putting things out of crowded to find that we can turn our talents and hands. Just as I signed signed saloon petitions on behalf of porter, I have sent a prohibitionist). I think that they are all well and happy after the saloons went dry. WESTERN RAMBLER. Wichita, Kan., Jan. 30.—Dear Editor: Please allow us to present through the columns of your journal to give an account of my writing. I left Des Moines Saturday, Jan. 18 for Omaha, Neb. It is always said that Omaha is a city of doing things. I had to please our visiting the Sunday school of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church. The weather was inclement, hence the attendance was not as good as it usually is. I had the pleasure of addressing the Sunday school. Rev. Franklin has proven himself a master, and knows how to organize his forces. At the 11 o'clock hour I had the pleasure of speaking to the congregation of Mr. Moriah Baptist church on the subject. The Powar of the Knowledge. The subject seemed to be taken hold of the audience. Rev. Wilkins knows how to organize his forces. At the others who is ever ready to extend a cordial invitation to a Baptist representative. Sunday afternoon I had the privilege as well as the pleasure of addressing the Association for the Advancement of Colorado Peo. I worshipped at the evening hour with Zion Baptist church of which I once was a Rev. Dr. Botts preached a very able sermon on "Sanitification," gained more light on the subject. I had heard that he was the great work since he was called to the pastorate of Zion. He had begun to work preparatory to putting on the auditorium and the work of the western Baptist convention, and told them what I wanted and they gave it. Rev. Dr. Botts have the amount asked it was given. It was the first time it ever had so many dollars to come out of a choir, both men and women. Rev. Dr. Botts now stands at the head of the list in contribution, Zion, Denver, Col., second, and Bethel, South Omaha, third. Who will take ones. Monday evening, Jan. 20 I visited Bethel the pastor, Rev. T. A. Taggart was in Missouri conducting a revival. He is a little giant in the gospel. Tuesday evening, I had the church with me to go to Mary's Baptist church which was just organized on Monday night. The collection at this newly organized church was more than some old churches with me to go to St. Mary. I am looking for St. Mary to be another Bethel. The pastor, Rev. Olives seems full of ambition and willing to do all to push the church itself forward, found myself rambling on towards the capital city, Lincoln. My letter had been miscarried and did not reach the pastor until I had arrived. Few men would have taken the charge in the church, but I took it like the Lord; "I will provide." I met the pastor, Rev. W. King and I was welcomed in the first degree. I was made welcome in the first church, taking the southerners, especially Louisiansians. He got out notice the phone and owing to the weather we did not have many and was arriving for my lecture. This day the news had spread and on Thursday evening we had a splendid house. The manner of my lectures, the simplicity of discussion seems to thrill the people with eagerness to hear them. The collection was From what I could learn Mt. Zion Baptist church, Lincoln, has a pastor who is entitled of God to preach the gospel. He found up my work in Omaha at Pleasant Green Baptist church, Rev. John Castello pastor, spoke from the pulpit to the people, to the heart of the people. Everybody was willing to listen much longer, but I had to hasten as I was to leave at 10:45 for Emma. This winds up my rambling in Nebraska My next report will be my rambling through the Sun Flower state. C. W. RODGERS. Field Secretary, W. B. C. AFRICANS GIVING Presbyterian Missionary Tells of Life in the African Jungle. Aman's standing in africa is based on the number of wives he has. The biggest problem on the "dark continent" today is that of the women. They are the abject slaves of the men. It's considered dishonerable for a man to work. This is the statement of B. M. Schlotter, a Presbyterian missionary, who is spending his vacation in Houston after a service of four years in the Belgian Congo. Mr. Schlotter was engaged in field work throughout his four years in Africa, with headquarters at Luebo. A speaking of his experiences Mr. Schlotter said, "The natives live entirely by superstition. Everything that happens is given some uneanny significance. If a party goes hunting and fails to bring in game it is blamed on some one. If lightning strikes a tree some innocent person is selected by the tribal medicine man as the cause of it, and he is punished or fined. "The natives are absolutely groping in darkness. They want to learn, but they don't know how. The influence of Christianity is going a long way to wipe out polygamy. Then, too, the Belgian government has started a system of taxation on wives, and that has done a great deal to abolish the evil. **Low Whites Worst.** "The worst influence on the natives is that of low class white people in the large centers. The people there are always noisy and lawless, but out in the country the natives are very simple and quiet, but extremely ignorant. The natives have no home life. They live in mud huts and wear primitive clothes. The home life of the missionaries sets an example for them, and they readily pattern after it. When a villager dies the nearest relative furnishes food for the festival that follows, and it lasts OUR NEW HOME PORO COLLEGE PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information "PORO COLLEGE Poro Corner "Dept. A-5' St. Louis, Mo. THE BYSTANDER until the food is exausted. They have no less ago, or tree of everlasting life in every village, which is supposed to make them immune from death. "There are many natives who have been converted and they set good examples for the others. They are very neat in their homes. When the missionaries go into the country they frequently stay in the homes of the native evangelists. "The life of the missionary is not very unpleasant. We used to live in mud houses with straw roofs altogether, but many are building brick houses now, but the furniture can be protected by care. The aunts don't sting. The natives eat them at certain seasons. We have very good food, as most - of it comes from Europe. There is always plenty of eggs, chickens, goats, sheep and frequently we get eanned goods. Fruits are very plentiful. "Snakes have been known to get in the houses, especially the mud houses, but the worts menace in the animal line is the crocodile. They live in the rivers and lakes, and wnen the natives are washing or fishing they come up and carry them away. Five men were in a boat one day near the place I was stopping and a crocodile turned it over and carried one of the men off. His comrades followed the crocodile down the river and finally killed it. I went through the village and of all the noise that was going on I never heard the like. It sounded the like a baseball game in the ninth inning. I later learned that they were celebrating the massacre of the crocodile. The Belgian government aids in exterminating the crocodiles by furnishing ammunition to boats." Conquered Her own story of her remarkable deliverance. New Jersey Chemist offers generous supply of the wonderful remedy free. No wonder Mrs. Jackson is anxious to have the whole world know what Dr. Kline's Epileptic Remedy did for her. Doctors tried and failed to help her. Fifteen convulsions in three hours is a terrific experience. But Mrs. Jackson is well now. 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OPEN ALL NIGHT Furnished Rooms for Rent JOHN BOYD, Proprietor 1104 Center St. McCree's Drug Store Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. . Prompt Mail Order Service. 11th and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde A darling little brown skin 8-pound baby boy wants a good home. Would you care to give him one? Write or phone the Bystander, 201 W. Seventh street, Des Moines, Iowa. Phone Wal. 899. PERSONALS. Mrs. Mattie Richardson of Moberly, Mo., who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Daisy Greggs of 602 West Second street, returned to her home Sunday morning. After a six week's visit with Mrs. Bertha Terry, Mr. Lewis Forrester of Cedar Rapids left Thursday for La Grange, Mo. Miss Robbie May Thompson of 306 Sixth avenue left Wednesday morning for Oklahoma for her health. She will spend several days in Kansas City en route. Mrs. W. A. Hammers and little son, Junior of 2701 Chester avenue has returned from a delightful seven week's visit with relatives and friends in the east. While away Mrs. Hammers visited in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York state. Her many friends are pleased to see her home again. Mrs. Nellie Parker, who has been confined to her home for three weeks with the flu is able to be out again. Mrs. R. N. Hyde of 821 Thirteenth street is confined to her home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anthony of Boone arrived in the city Friday to attend the Clarence Cameron White recital. Mr. Anthony returned home Saturday, but Mrs. Anthony remained for several days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gould. Miss Myrtle B. Wesley and Mr. Devoy Howard were quietly married Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 o'clock. They entertained a few of their friends Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, 1053 Eighteenth street. NOTED EVANGELIST HERE Dr. J. Douglass Herber of Baltimore, Md., arrived in the city Wednesday night. Dr. Herben is conducting a far reaching series of revival meetings at Corinthian church. Everybody is urged to attend these meetings. Mrs. Lewis Payne is ill at the home of Mrs. A. M. Rivers, Fifteenth and University. Elizabeth Ann McCree, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCree is improving after an illness. Mrs. Dora McGuire, who has been ill for some time is very much improved and is able to be up. Mrs. R. E. Patten has been confined to her home by illness for the past two weeks. Mrs. Robert L. Gordon and Mrs. Rosco Woods of Mason City, Iowa, are visiting Mrs. Thos, Parker. Mr. Blaine Thompson of 284f Forest drive was called to his hom- a Mexico, Mo., on account of the serious illness of his mother and sister. Mrs. Carleen Kelly Thompson of Mason City, who recently underwent an operation is convalescing at the home of her mother, Mrs. T. E. Kelley of 934 Fourteenth street. Rev. J. W. Crushon of Sioux City, Iowa, was in the city this week attending the meeting of the board of managers of the Iowa Baptist convention. Mrs. Mollie Watkins of St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in the city Wednesday morning for a visit with her sister Mrs. J. L. Thompson, 1306 Twentieth street. SETS UP LODGE. Sir S. Joe Brown, assistant grand royal advisor and Princess Jessye E. McClain, grand second lieutenant of FOWLER BROS. Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" A New Soft Water Wet Wash Opening Soon THE FAMOUS Iowa Cleaning Co. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Hats Cleaned and Re-blocked Shining Parlors for Ladies and Gents. Auto Delivery Service 922 Center St. Phone W.1792 CHAS. O. WHITE, Mgr. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave. PERSONALS. the Heroines of the Templar Crusades for Illinois and Iowa made a trip to Cedar Rapids last Saturday evening where they instituted Palestine guild as the ladies' auxiliary to Palestine commandery of Knights Templars of that city. The new guild which is the second to be instituted in Iowa since last October starts out with about twenty members. Mrs. F. D. Schooler, who was conducting revival meetings at the A. M. E. Zion church, Evansville, Ind., returned home to care for her daughter, Mrs. Estella Williamson, who is serenely living. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, trustee of the Frederick Douglass memorial home left Thursday morning for Ottumwa where she had been invited to deliver an address before Lincoln-Douglass celebration under the auspices of the Ottumwa branch of the National Association for- the Advancement of Colored People. Mrs. Hattie Coleman Talley, the well known evangelist of Chicago will preach at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday at both the morning and evening services. SOCIAL. The birthday of the patron saint of lovers, St. Valentine, is always the inspiration for numerous social affairs and novel entertainments. Numerous dancing parties have furnished pleasure for the society set this week. On Wednesday night Mr. Jerold Hayes entertained at a large dancing party at the Masonic hall in honor of his birthday. A large number of the younger set enjoyed the program of twelve dances and three extras. A three-piece orchestra furnished music for the dancing. Punch was served during the evening. The Roosevelt club entertained their wives and friends at a delightful valentine party at Community center Friday night. The hall was decorated with hearts and cupids in keeping with the occasion. About fifty couples enjoyed the dancing. Music was furnished by Williams orchestra. Light refreshments were served during the evening. The Roosevelt club very delightfully entertained at the community center Friday night Feb. 6 in honor Mr. Clarence Cameron White, the noted violinist of Boston. Cards and dancing were enjoyed by those present. Punch was served during the evening. Mrs. Jessie Davis was hostess to the Mary Church Terrell club Tuesday night at her home 828 Thirteenth St. A very interesting Lincoln-Dauglass program was given. R. N. Hyde spoke or Douglass and the Douglass memorial home. The next meeting of the club will be held Monday night, Feb. 16 at the home of Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Nelle Esters will be hostess. The program will be a review of the rise of the republican and democratic parties by Miss Adah Hyde. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club enjoyed a valentine party Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the home of Mrs. Albert Gaiter, 771 Thirteenth street. The members present report a good time. The regular meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the home of Mrs. Nancy White, 727 South East Sixth street. Take Scott street car. The Young Wives club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the home of Mrs. Branham Hyde, 819 Thirteenth street. The Phyllis Wheatley Art club met Wednesday, Feb. 11 with Mrs. James Hunley. The next meeting will be Wednesday the 18th with Mrs. Laura Jackson, president, 2725 Cleveland avenue. The Marcheal Neal club met Wednesday, Feb. 11 with Mrs. George Tymony. The next meeting will be in the form of a valentine party. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 24 with Mrs. Bernice Wilkison, 951 Fifteenth street. The Callanan Industrial club met Wednesday with Mrs. R. N. Hyde, 821 Thirteenth street. The club will meet next Wednesday at the Y. W. C. A. center and Mrs Mamie Miles will be hostess. A paper on the rise of women will be read. The Harriett Beecher Stowe club wishes to thank its many contributors TRADE AT THE NEW Public Market Everything to Eat The Bystander ANNOUNCEMENT. SOCIAL. CLUBS. to the Brownie Browman "liberty fund" for the transcript printing. Our goal was $150. Today we have one half of the amount or $75. Will you help finish the job? Do you believe in justice before the courts without discriminations? Are not the liberties of the oppressed blacks in America as important as the freedom of the European white? Are you red-blooded Americans? Then give, give, give, for human right and human liberties. I would say to those of the hater than thou attitude toward this unfortunate brother as Christ said on one accasion. "Let him without sin cast the first stone." Hear also what Saint Paul sayeth, this is a true saying and worthy of all men to be received, save sinners. Brownie Browman is a sinner. How necessary it is for us in these critical times to practice Christianity if we profess it.—Lillian Smith, president H. B. S. Those wishing to contribute may do so by stepping into the office of Attorney C. C. Putnam, 508 S. and L. building. COMMUNITY SERVICE. The Community Center Brownies club is planning to stage a treat in the near future. In connection there will be a cake baking contest by the club girls only. Two first prizes and two second prizes will be awarded to the winners in the contest. The first afternoon reception for mothers and their children will be held at the community center club rooms, Ninth and Mulberry streets on Saturday, March 20 from 1 to 4 p. m. This will be a great treat. There will be two games of basketball, the Tumblers vs. the Joymakers, demonstrations in the serving and art clubs, music by the community orchestra and glee club of which Mrs. H. W. Hughes is head assisted by Miss Anna Griffith, vocal, and Mrs. Harry Shaw, string instruments. Everybody is welcome. The work of the educational committee is well under way. Harvey Ingham spoke at a special assembly at West High Wednesday. On last Sunday Dr. Lowery spoke at Shiloh Baptist church and Attorney S. Joe Brown spoke at Forest avenue church. G. H. Sumner spoke at the Asbury chapel at 7:30 p. m. and at Corinthian at 8:30 p. m. Mr. J. Owen Redmon, a former Grinnell man will speak Sunday morning at 10:30 at the Central Church of Christ and 7:30 p. m. at the University church. Dwight N. Lewis will speak at St. Paul's church at 8 oclock. Speakers will also be sent to Zion M. E. and the Maple street church. At the meeting of the executive committee Monday night all normal and university graduates were urged to qualify for positions in the schools of the state. ST. PAUL M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Sunday, Feb. 8 was decision day, and the school was largely attended. The majority of the regular teachers were on their jobs, with the exceptions of Mrs. Mavweather, Mrs. Glass and Mrs. Somerville, who were on the sick list. As superintendent of the school I want to thank the officers and teachers for their splendid co-operation in the work thus far. The district superintendent had charge of the decision exercises which were a decided success, in that there were eighteen decisions for Christ, eighteen children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years respectively. Some may doubt the wisdom of this, but if so read Mark 10-14. It was gratifying to note the presence of several mothers in the school who had brought their little ones to school and when the call was made for those who desired to come forward and stand up for Jesus they were among those that stood, which was just as those mothers did nineteen hundred years ago, they brought their children to Jesus that He might bless them. Do not criticise nor ostracise, but search the scriptures for in them you think ye have eternal life. The lesson for Sunday will be found in Acts 10:30-48. The Golden text: The Lord is the Lord of all and in rich unite all that call upon him. Rom. 10:12. The Sunday school session is from 1:30 to 2:30 one hour. All are invited. NOTICE. The gospel mission is no more. On Sunday Feb. 8, the mission was organized as a church. The churches represented were Shiloh Baptist, Union Baptist and Corinthian Baptist. Rev. F. J. Knott, the state missionary was present. After the object of the meeting was stated and letters called for a motion prevailed to organize. Rev. Knott read to the prospective members, the eighteen articles of faith N. A. A. C. P. NOTICE. Artistic Cleaning and Dyeing Co. 781-783 W. NINTH STREET WAL 2939 LOOK Send your wardrobe to the best cleaners and Dyers in the Middle West our work and service are Superior—do not discard your army overcoats—we dye them—do not take chances—we know how—workmanship warranted. Our prices are right. and the church covenant. The charge to the church was given by Rev. M. Toomey and the hand of fellowship was given by the council. The church will be known as the Mount Olive Baptist church. Before much can be said as to permanent place of worship or the program of services a pastor must be called and officers elected. See the announcements later. Rev. G. E. Sanders, 726 South East E tent street. NOTICE. Mrs. Elizabeth Hawavord, the grandmother of Mrs. A. W. Winn, died in Kansas City, Feb. 2. Mrs. Hawavord, formerly lived in-Des Moines: We loved her, yes We loved her but— Heaven loved her more And so this date God called her To yonder beautiful shore. —Mrs. Ellijah Winn. CARD OF THANKS I want to thank Rev. Robinson for his splendid sermon, also Mrs. Richard Nichols and other friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of Mrs. Lucy Ray and the beautiful flowers.-Mrs. Louise Thomas and Mrs. James Morris. BIRTHS Dr. Jefferson reports the following births: Mr. and Mrs. Cahres Tolson, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Green, 1187 Seventh street, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Morris, 2817 Third street, a boy. Noted Orator Reigns as Dean of Morgan College and himself to ORGANIZATION The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, announces that William Pickens has resigned as dean of Morgan college to join the association's staff and will devote his entire time to the organization of Negroes throughout the United States. No orator of the race is so well known to colored Americans as Mr. Pickens. Native of Anderson county, South Carolina, where he was born in 1881, he migrated to Arkansas with his parents in 1888 and entered the schools of North Little Rock in 1891. His oratorical ability was manifest at an early age as he was valedictorian of his class in the Union high school of Little Rock. During his career in Talladega college, Alabama, he led in all his studies and won a number of oratorical and literary prizes. Upon his being graduated from Talladega, Mr. Pickens entered Yale university in 1902 and here, in a class of 300 men, captured one of that institution's most coveted honors, the Henry James Ten Eyek oratorical prize. He was also elected to America's foremost honorary society among college men, Phi Beta Kappa, and was graduated from Yale in the highest rank of his class, delivering the philosophical oration. From the time of his graduation from Yale, in 1904, until he joined the staff of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1920, Mr. Pickens devoted himself to teaching. He was teacher of languages at Talladega college, and professor of Greek and sociology at Wiley university, Texas, becoming dean of Morgan college in 1915. In the year 1913 Mr. Pickens interrupted his academic career to travel in Europe. With his election as vice president of Morgan college in 1918, Mr. Pickens established a record as the first of his race to hold that office and the office of dean also. The record of Mr. Picken's service to his race is long and varied one. He was a member of the Niagara movement and with J. E. Spingarn he started the movement in Louisville, Kentucky, which resulted in the decision of the United States Supreme court against segregation in American cities. When he became dean of Morgan college the plant consisted of one building on a fraction of an acre. He leaves it, after five years, with a dozen buildings and eighty-four acres in the city of Baltimore and with great promise of a bright future. During the war Mr. Pickens was instrumental, together with Major Spingarn, in originating the movement for a colored officers training camp and the result was the first of three camps at Des Moines, Iowa. He was in addition a member of the colored section of the Maryland Council of Defense. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announces that Mr. Pickens is to have the title of associate field secretary. For That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly allay this itching. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and Polk county, March term, A. D. 1920. Marshall Wyatt, Plaintiff. vs. Fannie Wyatt, Defendant. You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above en- A Artistic Cleaning 781-783 W. NINTH ST LOOK Send your wardrobe to Middle West our work a card your army overcoats—we dye the how—workmanship warranted. Our titled cause is now filed in the office of the clerk of the District court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the monds of matrimony on the grounds or desertion and adultery. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the March term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the First day of March, 1920, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Periodic Bilious Attacks PERSONAL BLOOD ACTION Person subject to bodic bilious attacks will need that their appetite fails them just before an attack. That is, they do not really crave food but eat because it is meal time. If they will eat only a light meal and no meat, then take two of Chamberlain's Tablets the attack may be avoided. ANNOUNCEMENT. Vivian L. Jones, announces that he has severed his connection with the firm of Fowler & Jones, funeral directors, at 117 East Walnut street and will conduct his funeral business independently. Funeral parlors will be opened in a short time to give the public the high class personal service which has built up Mr. Jones' reputation in the past years as the leading funeral director of the community. Mr. Jones wishes it distinctly understood that he is in no way connected with any other firm or establishment other than accepting the courtesies of the Harbach's funeral parlors until a permanent location can be secured. Mr. Jones entered the Undertaking business here in Des Moines in 1910. Later Mr. E. F. Samuel's purchased part interest which partnership existed until 1917 when Mr. Jones enlisted in the United States service and served seven months overseas from June, 1918 to April, 1919. Temporary location Harbach's Funeral Parlors. Phone Market 820. Residence Phone Walnut 4964. CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST. 928 12th St. Elder E. W. Pittman, Pastor. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday school. Preaching every 4th Sunday A. M. 11:30. Preaching every Sunday evening 7:30. Preaching every Wednesday evening. Preaching every Friday evening, 7:30. Cornishian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 1 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King pastor. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. Pauls A. M. E. Church 12th and Crocker Sts. Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6.30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. M. Toomey, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. St. John A. M. E. Zion Church. S. E. 19th and Scott Sts. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. Services all day Saturday. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching. 8:00 p. m. Friday—Prayer and class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. R. N. Hyde & Son Co. 821 13th Street Dealers in REAL ESTATE We have a large number of places for sale and houses to rent. Phone W. 6254 g and Dyeing Co. STREET WAL 2939 to the best cleaners and Dyers in the and service are Superior—do not dis- them—do not take chances—we know our prices are right. COUNIL BLUFFS NEWS. A program was rendered Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. church by the Christian E渡渡 society under the leadership of Mrs. Alice Carter, president. This was one of the best programs given the history of the church. We were able to young people present on this occasion. Mrs. E. H. Madison, superintendent of the Sunday school, serves lunch in the basement of the church each Sunday. The menu consists of soup, crackers, tea and cakes. The Sunday school is makin' apple pie. The church will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Estelle Caldwell, 1317 Broadway. Every member is asked to bring needle and thimble as there is much work to be done. The aid is doing a great work under theorship president, great revival is being conducted by Rev. S. C. Crutcher at Bethel A. M. E. church. Dr. Crutcher is one who brings down fire from on high. The church has taken on a renewed spirit and the men and women are thinking of a life work under theorship will take for ten days and we are asking everyone to pray. Rev. Matthew R. Brononee, pastor. The following persons are sick: Mrs. Charles Hall, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Minnie, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Hawthorn, Mrs. Gamble and daughter, Mrs. H. E. Johnson, Mrs. Freedland, Mrs. H. E. Johnson, Mrs. K. Young, Mr. S. Jones, Mrs. Pleasio. Mr. Oliver Telbart died at his home 1724 D avenue Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 10:30. Rev. Rhononee officiated. An excellent chair of young men and girls under the direction of Mrs. Alice Davis. They meet every Friday night and hope to be the greatest choir on the northwest. The Missionary society will meet next Monday at 3 p.m. at the church. All ladies are requested to be present as the presiding elder, Rev. T. B. Stovall will speak on Missions, Mrs. Gertrude Brehm, Rev. T. B. Stovall, D. D., presiding elder of the Des Moines district, will hold his second quarterly meeting at the Bethel A. M. E. church, Sixteenth street and Avenue A, Feb. 22. Rev. J. A. Broadnax, pastor of the A. M. E. church, South Omaha, will preach at 3 p.m. and his chair will sing. Rev. J. A. Broadnax, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church and his congregation will be with us We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy tendered us during the illness and recovery. We wish to thank R. V. Robinson. We also wish to thank the church and the Masonic order for the beautiful floral offerings. We thank the pastor for his kind words of encouragement. We thank Robinson and Mrs. Lizzie Anderson. KEOKUK ITEMS The revival services which were conducted by the Rev. N. H. Jeltz and the untiring pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church closed Sunday night with five conversions all of which became memorials of the church. The meetings were well attended and Waters is very grateful to all who assisted him in any way. Especially is he to Rev. W. H. Clark, who was a regular attendant. W. H. Sterling Moore, president of the Keokuk brum of the N. A. A. C. P. and W. W. Gross, of Iowa and jurisdiction Masonic fraternity, postponed the Lincoln-Douglas meeting for the benefit of the association on Feb. 12 on account of the meeting (revival) and hope to arrange an meeting for the benefit of the association at which time Attorney Woodson will range to be present and we hope to secure at least fifty new members. Rev. Jeltz is leaving for Davenport, Iowa, to assist Rev. S. B. Moore in a revival. He is regarded here as one of the best teachers of day, a splendid lecturer to men, women, and children, and a God fearing man. Rev. Waters again has shown his ability to lead his people. The social occasions were in keeping with those which Keokuk has the good name of putting over. On Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taylor, Rev. C. R. Waters and family, the Rev. D. Jeltz, Mesdames Ritchie John-owler, Buckner enjoyed a 11 o'clock breakfast in the Snoddy home Evangelist Joltz, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters, Dr. and Mrs. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Johnson and Mrs. J. C. Craig enjoyed a 6 o'clock dinner and on Tuesday morn- Are you holding $1000? It will apply as FIRST PAYMENT on Six Room Strictly Modern Stucco Bungalow and Garage on W. 17th St. East from fine lot. Paved Street Price $3700, or Fine 3 Room House on E. Walker St. Lot 50x150. Fruit and fine shade, Asphalt pavement, close to schools. Other bargains in any part of city. Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave When in Sioux City A Good Place to stop is F. B. Brown First Class Hotel 711 W. SEVENTH ST. Sioux City, Ia. DARTING, PIERCING SCIATIC PAINS So do those rheumatic twinges and the loin-aches of fumbago, the nerve-inflammation of neuritis, the wry neck, the joint wrench, the ligament sprain, the muscle strain, and the throbbing bruise. The ease of applying, the quickness of relief, the positive results, the clean-liness, and the economy of Sloan's Liniment make it universally preferred. 35c, 70c, $1.40. Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy ing little Dorothy Taylor and Mrs. Selby Johnson entertained the Evangelist Joltz and Rev. and Mrs. Waters at a 10 o'clock breakfast. The funeral of the late Henry Wilkinson occurred at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church Sunday afternoon. He was an aged man and highly respected by all who knew him. His daughter, Lizzie Wilkerson Graham of Kansas City, Miss Ellen Wilkerson and Florence Wilkerson Bottle, one son and a little granddaughter mourn his death. Much sickness still prevails, but the sick seemingly does not, however, the list are Dr. and Mrs. T H. Phillips, little Bruce Drain, Mrs. and Mrs. Emanuel Proctor, Mrs. Buckney, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bates, Robert Wilson, Ned Johnson, Mrs. Ellen Gregory, Mrs. Ida Byrd, Wm. Smith and family, George Pickett, the Dades, Mrs. Isom and Miss Jennie Dandridge. John Bland is feeling fine these days and everyone is so glad. Joseph Scott is seriously ill at his home on Concert street with pneumonia. Moodyore is able to move their places in the chair. Mrs. L. E. Johnson of Houston, Tex., is here for an indefinite stay. On Tuesday, Feb. 24 the officers, members and friends of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church have planned a special program and reception in waiting in until til you are dead to give you flowers and this occasion is planned in behalf of Rev. J. Sterling Moore and his wife. Unless something unforsaken occurs he will then immediately go to some resort in Texas or elsewhere for a month and then return to his doctor's have ordered him to take. Mrs. Emma Harris underwent an operation at St. Joseph's hospital last week but is getting along nicely. Mrs. Margaret Stanner has been able to leave the hospital also the William Martin family. Mrs. Minnie Anderson has been involved. Thos Morris is in a critical condition. He too is in the hospital. Mrs. Mattie Hinton is improving. Miss Beulah Holt was called to Ft. Madison to attend the funeral of a coon. In appreciation for the splendid service rendered, Evangelist Jeltz received $102 in cash. Mrs. W. H. Clark has returned from Des Moines where she has been at the day school. The Mission circle entertained Tuesday night and the valentine entertainment on Thursday night at Pilgrim Rest was well attended. The Virgin Olive Temple anticipates a big time Thursday night. Several amenities and other courses refreshments and other amenities will be enjoyed. Reason Enthroned. Because meats are so sasty they are consumed in great excess. This leads to stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. Revise your diet, let reason and not a pampered appetite control, then take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets, and you will soon be well again. Try it. BUXTON ITEMS Baxter McDowell was seriously hurt on February and died before he could reach the hospital. The funeral of the late Baxter McDowell was held at St John's A. M. E. church. Rev. J. Sims officiating, Cedar Grove lodge No. 18. The funeral was attended by funeral The Buxton band also turned out. The floral offering was one of the largest known in the history of Buxton. His sister from New York and brothers from Baltimore were not able to get here. Many other relatives and friends were in attendance. He leaves a wife and father and a host of relatives and friends. There is much sickness in the community. Rev. T. L. Griffith has been filling the pulpit at Mt. Zion Baptist church, while the pastor, Rev. J. A. Myers is visiting his family in South Carolina. The feats of the Seven Tables was served at the Y. M. C. A. Saturday, Feb. 7 by the Woman's Circle of Mt. Zion church. The affair was a great success. Mrs. J. A. Myers and Izabel Smith the second for raising the largest sum of money. Over $70 was realized from the affair. A great revival will begin at St. John's A. M. E. church beginning Feb. 15 to which the public is invited. These evangelical services will be conducted by Rev. B. A. Adams, D. D. of Kansas City, Kan., who is an evangelist lecturer on higher eugencies. Come and hear him. Rev. J. P. Sims, D. B., pas CRESTON ITEMS. Mr. Louis Hartman was called to Mexico, Mo., on account of illness of his mother who was suffering with the flu and now changed into pneumonia and is very low at this writing. Miss Sarah Steele is absent from school on account of sickness and hope that she will be able to return to school in a few days. Mrs. Mose Young is suffering from ulcers on her eyes. We hope that she will recover soon. Mrs. C. R. Hawkins is visiting her friends in St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. C. R. Hawkins was called to Kansas City, Mo., on business. Mrs. Sallie Hartman has been on the sick list and her manw friends hope that she will recover. Mr. Moses Young is planning to move to his beautiful home on East Union street. Mrs. Lee H. Grant has been on the sick list and is able to be up and around. Miss Nellie Grant is still visiting her brother, Mr. L. H. Grant and family. Mr. John White has returned to Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Sallie Hartman received word from her son, Mr. Austin Kaizer who is expecting to attend Chamberly in office at the training camp at Camp Travis, Texas, and is a brother of Mr. Clyde Kaizer, the undertaker of Moberly, Ma. Dollars and Cents. Counting it only in dollars and cents, how much did that last cold cost you? A man may not always stop work when he has a cold, but perhaps it would be better if he did. It takes about ten days to get completely rid of a cold under the usual treatment. That time can be much shortened by taking Chamberly in his Sigh of relief and proper care of it. In fact, a bottle of this remedy in the house is a mighty good investment during the winter and spring months. Tuesday evening, Feb. 3 Mr. Arthur Washington entertained at 6 o'clock dinner at the Stringfellow restaurant, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Stewart. Mesdames Wright and Henderson of Evans were shopping in Thursday, returning to 7 o'clock train. Mr. Arthur Crowder after a week's confinement at home by illness, re- Mr. Arthur Crowder after a week's work returned Wednesday morning to work. Mrs. Belle Bush is numbered among the sick. Arthur Brown was a business visitor in Davenport Monday and Tuesday of this week. Robert Turley is a sufferer of la gripe. A. G. Clark and Frank Moore are confined in their homes with la gripe. Doc since Monday and Frank since Thursday. The barber shop is in Misses Lunce and Francis Westen who has been making their home with the Robert Johnson family attending Penn's school of commerce have been victims of pneumonia and la gripe, but are now well on the way to recovery. Their mother, Mrs. Geo. Westen returned home last week. Rev, B. F. Hubbard was able to fill his pulitn last Sunday. Miss Viola Harris has recovered from her spell of sickness and is able to be out again. Mesdames B. F. Hubbard and H. Stewart of Fairfield were Mt. Pleasant visitors last Tuesday. Mr. Engleman Valley of I. W. C. sang a song at Epworth league Sunday evening at the M. E. church. The Kensington club held an informal social at the home of Mrs. William Burnaugh. A most enjoyable time was held. Mr. Ed Receser has returned from Chicago. Mrs. Jane Carter is visiting in Fairfield this week. At the recent girls oratorical contest held here at I. W. C. Miss Etta Searcyon won second place. Her subject was "The Negro and Larger Democracy." This was the first girls oratorical contest in the city. Mr. J. W. Harrison has returned from a business trip to Des Moines. There are people who never have a movement of the bowels without it is produced by a cathartic. Most of them have brought that condition on themselves by the use $f$ mineral waters and strong cathartics that take too much water ut of the system and sgravate the disease they are meant to relieve. A mild laxative tonic like Chamberlain's Tablets affords a gentle movement of the bowels that you hardly realize has been produced by a medicine and their use is not so likely to be followed by constipation. Mr. Cornulius Miller and family from Hawkeye are in Albia. The Albia people gave a surprise on Mrs. Brown before leaving for Fort Dodge. Mrs. Brown is staying at the home of Mrs. Walter Bennings. Mr. Elecey of Lavilla was in Albia this week for Sunday services. Mrs. E. F. Butler entertained a number of old, middle aged and young people at a birthday party in honor of her husband, Mr. E. F. Butler and her son, Mr. Lawrence Butler on Monday evening at her home. The Albania people are having a touch of the influenza, but none have been serious. Rev. T. B. Stovall spent the greater part of last week with us leaving Thursday afternoon. Wednesday night he preacheched a splendid sermon his subject being the joy life. Rev. Stovall, made very plain hew as Christians we can be possessors of the Bible. The Baptist people had great success last Thursday in their entertainment. Splendid services were held in both the churches Sunday. Rev. Boyd rendered a very much ap- Have Soft STRAIGHT HAIR You Can Have Long, Straight Soft, Lustrous, Beautiful Hair By Using HEROLIN Pomade Hair Dressing Stops Falling Hair, removes Dandruff and makes your hair grow long, soft, silky. Try a big box to-day. Sold by drug stores or sent by mail. 2 cents, stamps or coin. 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Mrs. Crocket and her daughter and son, Miss Le Russell Crocket and Master Harry Crocket are stopping in our city and at present are at the home of Mrs. Adams on Halsted street. So many people are ill until it is almost an impossibility to mention all Mrs. Mattie Lot formerly a resident resident of this city left Saturday morning to join her husband, Mr. Lot in Lackawana, New York. The Colored Protective league met Monday evening. Rev. W. W. Ewing and family are planning to move here the latter part of this month. They say that they will like their new home and our city. We give them a hearty welcome. Both churches are progressing very well in general and are looking forward to do great things in the future by God's help. **AMES NEWS** Rev. Daniel and daughter of Boone wore in the city last week in interest of a valentine party that is to be given in their city. Mrs. Coffman of Ft. Dodge was in the city for a few days last week as Mrs. M. Henry Gater in nursing her sick child. Mrs. W. R. Madison employed Mrs. C. C. Johnson of Des Moines to nurse little W. R. Madison, Jr., who has been very sick with the flu and through her efficient nursing he is now improving. Mrs. W. G. Madison, who was to have spent several weeks in the city visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. G. Madison, was called, home on account of her husband being ill. Messrs. George and Albert Gater of Des Moines spent the week end in the city visiting their brother, Mr. Henry Gater. Mr. S. S. Sarna of India visited the interstate club last Wednesday evening and gave a lecture on the customs and habits of his country. He extended the club an invitation to come to his country and help to educate his people. The interstate club-Munah hotel have been replaced by this change adds quite a few to the number of residents of Ames and also give work to some of the student boys. We are glad to see Mr. Bowling and Mr. Aldridge of the interstate club back in school having been out on account of illness. The Ames Mutual Aid club entertained their husband and friends at the residence of Mrs. M. W. Lowrie's, 220 Eleventh Street. Sick list: Mr. Arthur Marshall, Mr. W. G. Madison, little Martha Gater, who is recovering from the flu is able to sit up; Mrs. Henry Gater is able to be out again; Mrs. Nancy Martin, who has been sick for the past week is much better. MOBERLY, MO., ITEMS. Dr. J. S. Pacy was called to Clarence, Mo., last Wednesday on professional business. The filu ban is on now and all schools, churches and public places are shut down. Lots of sickness now in the city with the following on the sick list: Prof. Quinn and family, Misses Maye-anne, Christina Ervan, Mrs. Katie Black Carr, Smith, Mrs. Mary Carr, Daisy Wells, Fannie Robertson, William Porter, Sr., and Mrs. Bernice Viley. Mr. John Hughes got painfully scalded while at work in the Wabash shop one day last week. He is confined to his bed in the Wabash hospital. We do him a very good job. Dr. J. S. Paey and Dr. H. A. Langdon our colored physicians are kept busy trying to get rid of the influenza. Mrs. Daisy Well celebrated her husband's birthday Tuesday last at her home on South Sixth street. All presen is quite a jolly good time. Mrs. Wells is quite Bertha Green's mother is very sick at her home on East Wisdom St. Mrs. Manda Tymony is better at this writing. We hope she will continue and be out soon among her friends. L. Kirby is here at the bedside of his sister, very sick. Mrs. Mariah Leak is a telegram that her sister, Mrs. Emma Whitney of Detroit, Mich., was dead. She left at once for Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ball, who has been quite sick for the past week is able to be up and around in their city. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ball will be glad to see them out again. Dr. J. Braxton Smith has returned to Marcheline, Mo., after being very ill at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ball. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Miss Florence White, Rock Island, is the guest of Mrs. Anna Nelson, 1019 North Tenth street west. Mrs. Gertrude Groff and Mrs. Ruth Thompson were guests of Mrs. James Aiken Friday. Mrs. Mary Horne received the sad news of the death of her brother-in-law Bex McDowell, Buxton. Cloe Cary is spending a few days in Buxton. Buxton. Attorney S. Joe Brown and Mrs. Jess McClain of Das Meine. AMES NEWS MOBERLY MO. ITEMS The Big Home Furnishing Event of the Year Is DAVIDSON'S FEBRUARY SALE Now in progress throughout all departments of Iowa's Largest Home Furnishing Store, which-- Presents Great Saving Advantages to Those Requiring Home Needs in-- Furniture, Rugs, Draperies, Stoves, House Furnishings of All Kinds-- as well as those now intending to add to the attractiveness of home with a GOOD PHONOGRAPH OR PIANO EASY TERMS ARRANGED DON'T MISS THIS SALE DAVIDSON'S JOBS LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST A FARM HOME FOR THE COLORED MAN. Why should you not own a home? It means an independent life. A business of your own. The Swigart Tracts are located in a healthful country with good markets, schools, roads, transportation. A single crop of potatoes and beans have paid for many a farm. Are you satisfied to always remain a wage earner, working for someone else or will you take advantage of the opportunity given you by the Swigart Land Company of Chicago, to obtain a farm home in Michigan on the easiest terms. 10 acre tracts near railroads and schools. Small payment down; balance easy monthly terms. Good productive land well suited for poultry, vegetables, fruits and general crops of all kinds. Already hundreds of colored people have purchased land of us. Write today for copies of letters we have received of them and see what theythink of the country, Swigart Land Co., T1263, First Nat'l. Bk. Bldg. Chicago, Ill. the city Saturday and organized an order of the Heroines of the Templars Crusade. Attorney Brown being the royal advisor and Mrs. McClain second lieutenant of the grand Guild of Illinois. Mr. Leonard Lavell, Iowa City, spent the week at the children's parents, Mrs. Iva Kilbrow left for her home in Minneapolis, Minn., Monday evening after spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. W. L. Warren. Mrs. Helen Beshears, Iowa City, spent the week end with her husband, Dr. W. H. Beshears. L. B. Ferguson, Iowa City, was a guest in the city Saturday and Sunday. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap mule bears the name of the MIDY Beware of counterfeits BURLINGTON. The services at the A. M. E. church were well attended last Sunday. Rev. R. C. Ransom preached a splendid sermon in the morning and the chair had a very interesting Douglas-Lincoln program in the evening. There are a great many flu cases among the colored people of this city, but everybody is thankful that most of the cases are in a light form. Among the more serious cases are the three children of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sankell, William, Elizabeth and Sam Ford who are very sick; also Mr. Peter King, The Mitchell and Mr. Harry King, both queen and Mr. Peter King is very sick; Mr. Frank Johnson of South Hill is very sick with pneumonia. Others that have been on the sick list and are recovering are: Mesdames Lydia Bender, Catherine Weeden, A. Drew and Ida Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Webster and three children. Mr. and Mrs. James Miller mourn the death of their six months old son, Richard T. Miller, who was sick a short time with pneumonia. Mrs. Wallace, formerly of Monmouth, ill, passed away in the Mercy hospital of double pneumonia. She was a daughter of the late Charley Phillips, Mrs. Wallace is survived by a son, Harold Wallace of Monmouth, Ill. Mrs. Anna Moss Robinson an old and highly respected citizen of Burlington passed away at the St. Francis hospital last Tuesday evening, where she was born. Mrs. Robinson came to this city from Macon, Ga. right after the civil war, and has always resided here except the few years she lived with her husband, Rev. Robinson, Quincy, Ill. After the death of her husband she returned to this city and made her home with her Mrs. Robinson son was about 90 years old. She is survived by one grandson, Harry Irving of this city, and a host of friends to mourn her passing. Mrs. Marie Auburn and two children of Monmouth, Ill. are staying with their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Edwards, for a year. Mr. George Laws, who was called to Hannibal, Mo., to the bedside of his sick mother, has returned and reports his mother as convalescing. Mr. Arthur Martin ans Miss Evelyne Hedge were united in marriage. Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Ida Cole of this city and Mr. Martin is the son of Mrs. Pearl Martin of Dubuque. Iowa, and the grandson of Mrs. Bell Washington of this city. The many friends of the couple wish them a long and happy married life. The last day of last January was Nancy Miller's birth anniversary, and there was to be a dinner party at the home of her son, Marie Mitchell, but on account of the sudden and serious illness of Mrs. Mitchell's baby the dinner had to be called off. But the relatives made up a nice sum of money and sent it to Mrs. Miller with best wishes and many happy returns of the Two more boys graduated from the grade school, and entered the high school, Norman King and Burrell Nelson. The Art club met at the home of Mrs. Josie Wilson last Thursday evening. They will meet every two weeks until further notice and will meet at the home of Mrs. Wilson as it is centrally located. The B. T. Progressive club gave a musical at the home of Mrs. Goldie Crowder last Wednesday. It was a success socially and financially. Last Tuesday the Mrs. Carrie Cook was hostess to the Willing Workers club Prof. W. W. Schropshof of Mexico was an out of town guest. The professor was here in the interest of his toilet articles. Mrs. Sadie Haynes will be the next here. Mrs. Sophia Bird entertained the Willing Workers club last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. B Johnson, Miss Georgia Bayman, Mrs. Nichez, Miss. Jessica, Mrs. Auburn of Hannibal, Ill., and Mr. Earl Elligan of Hannibal, Mo., was out of town guests. On Feb. 2 a swell ball was given by Messrs. William Young and Ed Saunders which was attended. Many in Mish, Ill, attended from Monmouth, Ill, Keokuk, Ft. Madison and Mt. Pleasant. We are glad to announce the improvement of our pastor, Rev. E. R. Edwards and wife, Quite a number of the sick are convalescing during the wist peek. The boy scouts gave a reception Tuesday in honor of the first festivals. The boy scouts are quite interested in their work and are making a new drive for membership. The Graves sisters Miss Mary and Hazel and brother, Russell, were hosts to the "Alfra Lambra Sigma" Tuesday. A pleasant evening was spent in games and song. Dainty refreshments were served. NOTICE IN PROBATE You are hereby notified to appear at the Court house in Park county, Iowa, on the 8th day of March, A. D., 1920 at 10 o'clock A. M., to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Callie Irvin, deceased late of Polk county, Iowa, at which time and place, you will appear and show cause, if any, why said will should not be admitted to probate. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the District court, at Des Moines, this 10th day of February, A. D., 1920. A. E. MAHAN, Clerk District Court. (SEAL) FRED BARKALOW, Deputy.