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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander Farmer leaves $100,000. Farmer leaves $100,000. BRENHAM, Tex. - The will of Miles Motly, nn aged farmer who recently died near Cdappell Hill has been wade public and discloses an estate to the value of $100, 000 half of which belonged to the deceased and half to his wife. He left his share to his wife. MAN RE: CUED FROM SLAVERY BY ATTONEY JACKSON, Miss., April 8- Quite a sensation was sprung here when Perry W. Howard and W L. Moon, two race attorneys filed a petition for writ habeas corpus to rescue Dock Holloway from a delta planter, who had him in chains under arrest taking him back tothe Delta, under charge that he had jumped a contract Howard and Moon won the case, he Dock Holloway released and had Delta planter under arrest on a charge of peonage. THE FIRST ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING CROCKER ST. BRANCH Y. M. C. A. The first annual meeting of the Crocker St. Branch Y. M. C. A. will be helb Saturbay evening, May 1st at Union Congregational Church, 10&Park S19. Every member anb friend is askeb to de present. A chance to come anb express your views on the whole situation. The committee of management for the next year will de electeb dy all eligible memders. The meeting deigns promptly at 8:30 oclock. HITS OPERATION OF WASHINGTON SCHOOLS Washington, D. C., May 7.—The dual system of control of Washington schools should be ended, and the colored schools should be operated independently of the white, declared John B. Larner, former member of the Board of Education, before the Senate investigating sub-committee. He said this would do away with many of the embarrassments now confronting the board, and declared that the colored people in the district were of an average high enough to run their schools efficiently without outside aid. Mr. Larner declared also that either the President or the District Commissioners should appoint the members of the Board of Education. FINED FOR HAVING COLORD WAY Richmond, Va., April 22.—Fred Grant white and Carrie Fife-Grant, colored were fined $50 each for living together Grant is very white and Mrs. Grant is very black. They were married in Maine some time ago. The Virginia law prohibits intermarriage but cannot prohibit colored and white while living together. They appealed the case. THE LATEST FARCE FROM THE Y. M. C. A. Cleveland, O.—May 5, 1920—Colored delegates attending the National convention of the Young Women's Christian Association in this city last week were all "het up" over the action of the committee in passing the "buck" to the Stattler hotel waiters for the committee's failure to stand firm when southern delegates objected to the presence of colored delegates at the annual banquet at Hotel Stattler. It is reported that the committee graciously told the Colored delegates that the "waiters at Hotel Stattler threaten to strike" if Colored guests were brought to the banquet. The statement is so "darned" far-fetched and ludicrous that it will not bear investigation. Folks wonder if the officials concerned imagined that they "bluffed" the Colored delegates. The action of the two big institutions—Young Men's Christian Association and Young Women's, is becoming more ridiculous every day, as some new evidence of their scorn of Colored people is given. What little work they happen to do is being discounted by the unChristian attitude they assume. "How long will these institutions continue to prostitute the word 'Christian' in their appaloration," is the query most thinking Colored people are making. Seated In First Balcony Buffalo, N. Y., Mav 7—The Gayetty theatre paid over to Charles W. Brown $750 for refusing to seat him in the orchestra circle after he had purchased tickets. Mr. Brown entered suit on three accounts of $500 each, $1,500 in all His attorney, R. E. Jacebson, pushed the case and the company was glad to compromise for one-half. Presidential Candidates Dodge Questionnaire Fifteen Out Of Seventeen Failed To Answer Documents Sent Them By The N.A.A.C.P. OnFebruary18th New York City April 22.—Fifteen of the seventeen presidential candidates fail eeplying to a questionaire sent them by the N.A.A.C.P. on February 18 asked which colored people regard as fundamental- The same questionare was sent them again on March 12th but only Senators Harding and Poindexter replied. Poindexter declared himself for the rights and the opportunities of all citizens reardless of color. Hardiag declared that he would stand solidly behind any platform that the convention made but would not answer the questions asked by the Association. The questionnaire asked, "If elected president;—1 Will you favor laws making lynching a Federal offense? 2 What is your attitude against distranchisement of Americans of Negro descent? 3. Will you endeavor to bring about abolition of Jim Crow cars? 4. Will you with draw armed force Haiti? 5. Will you urge National aid for elementary education? 6. Will you pledge the proper ratio of Negro Soldiers and officers with armed forces of the United States? 7. Will you abolish racial prejudice in the Civil Service of the United States?" Hebert Hoover, Franklin Lowen Hiram Johnson, General Wood and General Pershing were among the number who refused to answer the questionnaire. --- V W G A NOTES The girls work committee met Wednesday May 5 at the center. The provisional committee meets, Thursday May 6. On Monday evening, April 26 the "Wide Awake" corps of girl reserves gathered at the center in a farewell party in honor of one of their number in the person of Esther Stovall who left the city May 1. May of the mothers were special guests. The corps presented Esther with a girl reserve pin. A very happy evening was spent. We are all loathe to have Esther leave us and hope to meet her at the Y. W. C. A. camp. Mrs. Clayda Williams Y W. C. A. National worker arrived in Des Moines Monday to spend one week putting on a recreational program at the Tenth street Y. W. C. A center. We hope to have Miss Williams meet all groups and committees while in Des Moines. Miss Virginia Robinson, secretary of the Tenth street center returned to her duties Tuesday after having spent a week at her home in Cleveland. A VISIT TO NEW MUNICIPAL COURT. A Bystander freerorter was taken through the new municipal court in a very interesting tour of inspection by Mrs. Mary Coalson, policewoman. Mrs. Coalson who has been her own private office in this building looks after scores of girls who have come under the surveillance of the police court. It is indeed gratifying to see a woman of our race holding such a responsible position and it is hoped that places will be found for other competent women in the future. WATERLOO ITEMS. Services were well attended at Antioch Baptist church Sunday, Lie. Torpley preached in the morning and the pastor Rev. W, W. Ewing filled the pubil at the evening services. Mrs. Leota Ewing spent two days in Des Moines attending the wedding of Miss Dorothy Quail and Werter Gross and attending the executive board meetings of the state and western convention. Mrs. Will Jefferson cast seventh street is quite sick. Mrs. Charles Campbell's father is vice pastor on Glendale street. Mr. Mills one of Buxton's young men has moved to Waterloo and has opened up a confectionery store. We wish him success. Mr. Charles Rhodes of Buxton was a visitor in our city Saturday and Sunday. The church is planning a big rally and basket meeting of the third Sunday. Robert Potts who was seriously ill is out again. The Mission circle of Antioch gave a fish fry last week and realized a neat sum. OSCEOLA ITEMS. Mr. Robert D. Durr, representative and agent of the Bvstander was in the city Thursday in the interest of his paper and while in the city he called on the pastor. The ladies of the St. Paul A. M. E. church must last Thursday afternoon and organized a sewing circle the following officers were elected will be announced next week. Mrs. Lizzie Draden was a passenger to Des Moines Saturday morning to spend a few days with her son, Mr. DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, MAY 7 1920. Official Program of the Iowa Federation Colored Womens' Clubs Held in Davenport Iowa May 24-25 and 26 19th Annual Session MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT BETHEL A. M. B. CHURCH, ELEVENTH AND RIFFEY STS. Board meetings 4 p. m., Y. W. C. A. center, 1522 Harrison street. Motto—Sowing seeds of kindness; lifting as we climb. Report of program committee—Outlines from heads of departments for ensuing year. Evening Session—Citizens Night. Citizens Night. America ..... Orchestra Invocation ..... Rey, S. B, Moore Address of Welcome. Mayor Barewald Response ..... Mrs. Jennie Johnson Vocal Solo ..... Mr. Engene Green Welcome in Behalf of City Federation ..... Mrs. Eva Gordon Welcome in Behalf of Y. W, C. A. ..... Mrs. Fairfax B. Richey Piano Solo ..... Miss Marie Wilkerson Welcome in Behalf of N. A. A, C. P. ..... Mrs. Emma Brooks Reading ..... Mrs. Leona Davis Vocal Solo ..... Mrs. F. R. Nicholson Selection ..... Orchestra Tuesday A. M.. May 25. Devotional exercises—Led by Chaplain Mrs. Mary Baker, Buxton, Iowa. Song—America. Report of Credential Committee—By Chairman, Mrs. Alberta Carter, Davenport. Minutes of Board Meeting. Report of State officers—District meetings. Announcement of committees. Paper — Parent Teacher's Association, Mrs. Lillian Sillian, Des Moines, Iowa, Music, Two minutes talk from club presidents. (a) The Church and the Club. (b) How Can I Serve My Club Successfully and Not Neglect My Home. (c) The Advancement of Colored People. Paper—Delegate from F. B. W. club, Buxton, Iowa. Address on Art .....Mrs. E. H. Hall Paper—Delegate from P. L. O. club, Marshalltown, Iowa. Tuesday P. M. May 25. Invocation—Chaplain, Roll Call—Quotations miscellaneous, Paper—Delegate L. P. club, Oskaloosa, Report of Iowa Federation Home at Iowa City. By state chairman of committee—Mrs. H. Downey, Ottumwa. By the secretary of committee—Mrs, S. Young, Des Moines. By the treasure of committee—Mrs. J. McClain, Des Moines. Mrs. E. Hicks, Mrs. M. Wright. Piano Solo—Mrs. Alice Thompson, Muscatine, Iowa. Discussion of Work of Committee—By assembly. Piano Solo His Alberta Robinson, Hocking Discussion of Plans, Rules and Regulations, Improvements, Finances. Selection of members of committee for L. E. home for ensuing year. Roll call of clubs—Respond with contribution for Iowa Federation home at Iowa City. Report of state chairman. Household Economics—Mrs. M. Scott. Des Moines, Iowa. Education—Mrs. E. Gresham, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Temperance—Mrs. Delia Thomas, Albia, Paper—Delegate, Institute club, Mason City, Iowa. John Draden left for Des Moines to join his wife and spend a few days visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Luhu Crews and daughter after spending two weeks with her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson departed for home Monday morning. If you have any news for the Bystander send them to the reporter before Tuesday morning news goes to press Tuesday afternoon of each week. Our regular Sunday service will be held at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday May 2 at 11 a. m. At 8:50 p. m. subject to serve God, Ruth 1-16. Night, Paul gloried in Christ, Romans 6:23. We invite all to both services. OSCEOLA ITEMS Mrs. Robert Harris was a passenger to Des Moines Monday morning to spend a few days with her sister and mother who has been teaching school in the southern state. Mrs. Holder and Robert Harris visited i; Des Moines Wednesday and returned home on the afternoon train. Mrs. Harris also returned home. We are expecting Mrs. Hazel Peniston the latter part of the week from Trenton, Mo. to join her husband, Mr. Milton Peniston in his new field of labor. The pastor preached Sunday morning April25. Subject Christian armour, Romans 8:35. Service at 10:30 a. m. Chariton, Iowa at 8:00 p. m. subject, Christ crucified, 1 Corinthians 15:17. The Rystander representative was in Osceola Thursday to look after the interests of the paper. CLARINDA ITEMS. Could not obtain April 30 Tuesday Evening, May 25. Patriotic music. Invocation. Minutes of previous meeting. Piano Solo—Miss Ruth Brown, Marshallown, Iowa. President's Address—Mrs. Martha P. White, Indianola, Iowa. Piano Solo Mrs. Harry Stewart, Moline, Il. Report of Scholarship and Loan Fund—Mrs. H. Downey, Ottumwa, Iowa. Paper—Delegate C. R. & B. club, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Paper on Suffrage Y. P. P. Club Vocal solo— Collection. Announcements. Wednesday, A. M., May 26. Fifteen minutes devotional. Roll call. Minutes of previous meeting. Paper—Delegate, W. W. club, Hocking, Iowa, Music. Club reports. Parliamentary Drill—Mrs. Mattie Warrick, parliamentarian, Des Moines, Iowa. Vice Soli.....Mrs. Emma Harris Reports of chairman continued. Social Service—Mrs. Gus Nichols, Des Moines, Iowa. Health—Mrs. W. C. Marshall, Des Moines, Iowa. Paper—Delegato from Washington, Iowa. Child Welfare—Mrs. Maud Brewton, Mason City, Iowa. Civics—Mrs. Genevieve Phillips, Bux- ton, Iowa. Paper — Health From Madam Walker Club Wednesday P. M., May 26. Report of Music Chairman—Miss Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids Woods, Des Moines, Iowa Report of auditing committee. Report of program committee. Report of finance committee. Wednesday Evening, May 26. Reading of minutes of previous meeting. Vocal Solo ..... Mrs, Edith Stewart, Moline, Illinois Violin Solo—Mrs, Johnnie Shaw, Des Moines, Iowa. Report of Statistician—Mrs, Winnie Grey. Vocal Solo—Miss Marjorie Lee, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Suffrage—Miss Adah Hyde, Des Moines, Iowa. Selection from Glee Club. Collection. Violin and Piano Duett .....Mrs. Martha Hocker and Hart, Davenport Installation of officers—Mrs, Gertrude Rush, Des Moines, Iowa, honorary president of I, F, C, W, C. Vocal Solo .....Mrs, Clara Shepherd, Davenport Reading .....Mrs, Dr. Davis, Rock Island, Ill. Vocal Duett .....Mrs, Leathen Culberson and Smith, Davenport Announcements. Adjournment. Program committee—Mrs Mable Robinson, Somon, Hocking, Iowa; Mrs, Esther Stocker, Davenport, Iowa; Miss Lelia Downey, Ottumwa, Iowa. be very progressive. Among the business enterprises are the Ruxe Bee Hotel L. W. Williams Cafe and Hon. Farrers painting, establishment. The two churches pastored by Rev. Reynolds and Manley are lively up-to-date religious centers. At 12:30 Sunday I delivered a lecture at the Baptist church and afterward addressed the Sunday School at which time I received noble tribute by Miss Vijola Walker, superintendent of the school, one that was magnificently rendered, and very appropriate. Miss Walker will graduate this year at the high school of Clarinda. She is in high standing there with both white and black and is very very promising leader for the future. One fact that the colored race should be proud of. The peacefulness of that city was marred by the death of Mrs. Headly, a very prominent matron of the Eastern Star of that city. A memorial was held by that chapter on the 24 inst which I attended. The push and get-up these people seem to have is quite inspiring to see. I must also say that I was cordially received at the Methodist church Sunday at which time the pastor gave me his whole hour to deliver my address. Which everyone seemed to enjoy—bidding the Bystander Godsped and fervently exclaiming that we are going to make it jit the greatest paper in this country—Hurrah for Clarinda—Robert D. Durr, circulation department. * Worth:While Habit* "It is worth a thousand pounds a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things."—Samuel Johnson. ATTORNEY JAMES B. MORRIS Wishes to announce that in connection with his law and real estate business, he is also writing all kinds of fire insurance, and is able to furnish his many friends with the best protection obtainable at a particularly low rate. Insure your house and furniture to-day. Phone W. 718 907 Walnut St. Association would collect damages New York, May 7, 1920.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, made public last night a telegram sent to Governor Robert A. Cooper of South Carolina, in which the Association suggests that all the power of the Governor's office be used to bring to trial the members of the mob which lynched George Robertson, Negro, on April 2, taking him from the Laurens county jail, and that the state legal department proceed against Laurens county under the provision of the state Constitution which provides for the collection of exemplary damages of not less than $2,000 to be paid in such cases to the legal representative of the person lynched. The association in its telegram states that the suggested lines of action would letter lynching mobs and stimulate county authorities to proper protection of prisoners and would greatly encourage believers in law and order all over the country," and that due to South Carolina's comparatively favorable lynching record, it believes that the action suggested would be more possible in South Carolina than in many other States. Where Contending For Delegates, Eyes on Maryland Fight For Representation At National Convention May Lead To Bitterness And Splits. (Staff Correspondence) Washington, May 7.—Though Leonard Wood, Herbert Hoover, Frank O. Lowden, Hiram Johnson and Harding have many supporters among the Colored leaders of the country, there seems to be lacking any great deal of enthusiasm for any of the candidates. Plains are being picked in the candidacy of each when it comes to the race. The World War and its results, the growing consciousness of the race and a generally prevalent opinion that the Colored people should be treated as are other classes are factors in the lack of enthusiasm. That there will be strong BYSTANDER night MAY 5, 1920 demands made by the race at the approaching Republican National Convention for a declaration in favor of the war amendments and federal legislation against lynching is most uneasy. Out of the south comes rumors that the race political leaders there are fighting against "illy white" conditions within the state and against apparent disposition of Republican leaders to help the Negro. GEORGIA LEADS OFF The recent factional fight in Georgia for control of the party machinery there is one indication. There the faction led by Henry Lincoln Johnson and Benjamin J. Davis elected candidates to the Republican convention, as did also the "billy whites" led by Roscoe Pickett, white. Johnson was endorsed for Republican National Committee, it should be recalled, however that Johnson and Davis were the leaders in the movement which resulted in Capt. Judson H. Lyons, of Augusta, being displeased by a white man as national committeeman a few years ago. FIGHTING IN MISSISSIPPI, Perry W. Howard, of Mississippi, is in the race for national committeeman and his friends believe that he will be the First Colored representative from that state since the days of the late James Hill. There will be colored delegates from that state to Chicago. Walter L. Cohen will be one of the delegates from Louisiana, South Carolina will have a mixed delegation. Notice Subscribers The horrible explosion which occurred at the gas plant last week and which resulted in the loss of several lives, and thousands of dollars worth of damage to property has worked hardship on the newspapers as well. Owing to the fact that the melting pots on the line-type machines are heated by gas all the newspapers have been handicapped in their issues the past week. On this account the Bystander was forced to suspend publication last week. However the trouble was remedied in time for the Bystander to appear as usual. We wish to thank the public for their patience and consideration during this suspension. The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents The M. E. General conference which convened in this city May 1 for a thirty day session is still another evidence of the well established place of Des Moines as a convention city. Delegates are in attendance from all parts of the globe and great questions of importance to the entire world will be threshed out here. There are nearly one hundred negro delegates present from all parts of the United States and two from Africa. Perhaps the most important questions to come up concerning the colored contingent are the unification of the North and South branches of the church which separated over the question of slavery over seventy years ago, and the election of a bishop to have episcopal supervision over the members of African descent in the Methodist Episcopal church. Much discussion is also expected to come up over the question of amusements that certain laws now in existence should be modified or removed. An interesting fact of the conference is that one of the delegates in the person of Dr. Brooks of New York City, the only Negro member of his conference leads the delegation. In connection with the other features of the conference a four weeks lecture course by a number of distinguished speakers will be held at the various churches. CONFERENCE NEWS Dr. Tindly Speaks Perhaps the most interesting figure in attendance at the M. E. general conference is Dr. C. A. Tindley of Philadelphia who is now pastor of the church of which he was formerly janitor Dr. Tindley who is an orator of the first rank has been widely sought during his stay at the convention. On last Sunday scores of people white and black visited from church to church hoping to hear Dr. Tindley. On Sunday night he was presented to the audience at the auditorium and at the close of his remarks, shouts of "Go on!" Go On!" rang through the auditorium. Dr. Tindley lectured at the St. Paul's A. M. E. church Thursday night as the first number of the four weeks lecture course. REVIVAL CAMPAIGN The members of Asbury M. E. church are conducting services every evening in a tent at Seventh and Grand avenue, Rev. J. W. C. Coggin of Washington D.C will be the speaker. Good singing every night. Everybody welcome. ASK FOR NEGRO BISHOPS. A resolution calling for the appointment of Negro bishops in the United States to have episcopal supervision over the 350,000 members of African descent in the Methodist Episcopal church was presented by the Rev. W. W. Lucas representing the conference favorably received. The Freedman's Aid society in charge of Dr. I. Garland Penn conducted a Monday morning. The resolution was special program at the auditorium Thurs day afternoon. All of the colored delegates in attendance at the conference participated in the program. The Claflin university quintet rendered music. A number of delegates will fill pulpits in the various local churches both white and colored Sunday. Tindley of Philadelphia speaks for N. A. A. C. P The N. A. C. P. will hold a free public meeting at West high school auditorium at Fifteenth and Center street Dr. C. A. Tindley of Philadelphia, pastor of the largest congregation in Wednesday May 12, 1920, the state will give the principal address following the Prof. C. H. Kiah, principal of Princess Ann academy of Princess Ann, Mr. A musical program will be given by local talent. Y. M. C. A. First annual meeting of the Crocker street branch of Y, M, C, A. to be held Saturday night, May 15. All members and friends who received notification of our annual meeting which was to have been held Saturday night May 1 will kindly respond to same Saturday night, May 15. Letters were relayed at Post Office which prevented our meeting May 1 as scheduled. Every body who has a complaint or boost, is urgently requested to be present. Election of committee management will be held. Meeting will be called to order at 8:30 at Union Congregational church at Tenth and Park streets. Published every Friday by tho Bystander Publishing Company Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry atrects. Phone Walnut 899. Entered at the Post Office of Des Moines, Iowa, as Second Class matter. EMERALD EB. MAS Heimer owen ene Managing, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: To any part of the United States one year, postage PMid amcnenenenmen $150 HBL MC rere” OE ADVERTISING RATES. Diaplay, per neh nse nnn nme 50 Beading Notices, por line ceccccsccsccecnemeeeenenenerennerenerecrnnenrn renee DD Contract rates given upon applications, All Advertisements paid for in advance, ‘AI matter should be addressed to THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY. Des Moines, Iowa. Weekly news letters must be reecived not later than Wednesday of each week. ey % 4 1S ty Re y SS (> 2 a & aA cs SKA & QA» ean SY SEY MONS A h should I give ° to make this a better world? CERTAIN man in New York filled out his income tax report. It showed an income so large that his tax was 53%. And his total gifts to church and char- ity for the year were $148. Think of it—thousands sper:t for luxuries and pleasure for himself; and $148 to leave the world a little better than he found it! Most of us do better than that; but not so very much better. + Our average daily gift for all church causes is , —ess than we spend for daily papers , —less than a local telephone call —less than a third of the day’s car fare ! —less than 3 cents a day No wonder that 80% of the ministers of America are paid less than $20 a week. No wonder that the church hospitals turn away thousands of sick people a year. No wonder that China has only one doctor for every 400,000 people. No wonder that every church board and charity society is forever meeting deficits, forever passing the hat. It isn't because we are selfish; it isn’t because we don't want to help. It’s just because no one has ever put up a great big program to us, and asked us to think of the work of the church in a systematic businesslike way. ‘The Interchurch World Movement represents the united program of thirty denominations. They have surveyed their whole task, no business could have done it better. ‘They have budgeted their needs; no business could have amore scientific budget. They have united to prevent the possibility of waste and duplication. At least a million dol- lars will be saved by the fact that thirty individual cam- paigns are joined in one united effort. And they come to the men or women who love America —to you— this week asking you to use them as the chan- nel through which a certain definite part of your income can be be applied to make this a better world. Only you can determine what part of your income that should be. It’s a good time right now to answer that question. ‘We're passing through the world just once; how much better will the world be because you passed through? United (fre April 25th Financial EC aly to 3 Campaign Sy) May 2nd _ %INTERCHURCH World Movement of North America “The publication of this advertisement is made possible through the couperation of thirty denominations. ——_—_ - t ee ee a MB a pa a ij i i . ee elma al é MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 9. (W. L, Hutehenon, see’t. Sunday May 9, is Mother's day, Let us all write her a letter, telling her of our love and deep appreciation, for all she has done for us, Also, whether at home or away, let us go to church, at Jeast once on Sunday. If our mothers are alive, let us wear a red flower, Tf she is no longer alive, let us wear a white one. Let us do something for her, or do it in her name and to her memory, John D, Rochefeller, Jr, gave? four million dollars to the [nter‘chureh world Movement in honor of his mother, We cannot do such big things bat we ean do the little ones in a big way. Let us live as she lived and let us pray as she prayed. CURED HER FITS Mrs. Pau. Gram, residing at 916 Fourth Street. Milwaukee, Wis., recently gave cut the following statement: “I had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) for over fourteen years. Doctors and medicine did me no good. It seemed (hat Iwas beyend all hope of relief, when at last I secured a prepara tion that cured me sound and well. Over ten years have passed and the aitacks have not re- turned. I wish everyone who suifers from this terrible disease would write tol. Lepso, 3 Istand Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis.. and ask for 4 be:tle of the same kind of medicine which he gave me. He inas generously promised to send it prepaid, free, 9 anyone who writes him."—Adv, ALBIA ITEMS (Miss May PF. Davis.) (Last Week.) Mr. Idell Lewis of Peoria, ML, is visiting at the parental B. ‘T, Lewjs home in Albia, Mrs. Allie Bowman of Des Moines, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joe Hol lingworth in Albja for a few weeks, The Mbia branch of the N. A. ALC, P, association to the number of about ten visited in Ottumwa on ‘Thursday April 15 and reported a most delightful ae well as instructive mecting of this organization, The Ottumwa branch of the N. ALA, C. P. association to the numberof about thirty-five or forty visited in Albja on Thursday April 22. ‘The Mbia people prepared supper mand lunch at the ALM. EB, chnteh, Mrs, E. Butler and) Mrs, ‘Charles Washington also a Yrogram hy Albia Young people committee, amd in whieh some of the Cttumwa falent took part. Speaker Rev, Kawadds. Mr. See, Recitation and piano recital by Miss Wilson, Also Ottumwa quartet, Amount of money reeciver $30, We have a gang of colored sextons en the road in Atbia. Mr. Son Morris is working atthe Albin Packing: House. Mr, Bernice Gordon errand boy at Hollingsworth Dry goods store, Sill heavy rain falls and cold wea ther in this Section. ‘Phe Social Six, entertained Thurs day night in the home of George Jones nid wife on N. Seventh street as a farewell to Miss Doris Barquette of HE RYSTANDER ie: PPL ees Ss) ad RQ ea SS ye ae y eas ke 9 CSS Sm, ew pig SI Veo sere | Er. 5 4 : BASS Bek Xe Qj CA <S i A“ CS i = CEE 4 ‘Now My Hair | is Lovely!"| i oveiy- |} “When I think of the years I spent with coarse and stubborn hair . that I could not dress and could §& hardly comb, I am filled with grati- | tude for Palmer's “HAIR-SUC- ; CESS” Dressing, which has dene so much to give me beautiful, soft; silky hair. I positively look like an- Fj other person since using it.” 3 Of course you went beautiful hair. y Your druggist wiil tell you that § M Palmer’s “HAIR-SUCCESS” Dres- § . sing has been a standard article for many vears, and that it is th. est thing for the purpose he has ever ” handled. Go and ack him. AE he eR EOYs es, ER <a PHAIR-SUiCCESS'? a A ee eH aE | HAIR-SUCCESS u REGISTERED IN US PATENT PEFIC Wy Ry ee ap aa es tye ies Y f Palmer's SKIN-SUCCESS Ointment—35e-75e Palmer’s HAIR-SUCCESS Dressing—35c Palmer's SKIN-SUCCESS Soap—25c \ The Morgan Drug Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Minneapoljs, Supper eards and dame: ing and a jolly good time was the pro gram of the evening. Miss Barnette left Friday for Mime. apolis, returning to service with the Minneapaljs Athictie club where she hax hind employment for two years, Rev. R, P. Palmer, of the Second Bay fist church, trustees and members be sam their Wrive for $500.60) Tuesday morning. ‘The amount raised to be nixed in the completion of their new church, Sunday was rally day at the Sec- ond Baptist eburch, ‘The sermons d livered hy Rey, Palmer, ‘The: singinz and the financial part went for the com pletion of the ehureh sad friends SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH DEIVE. Rev. LP, Palmer of the, Second Vaptist chureb and trustees will bexin their drive for $500 Tuesday mornine af 9 ofelork and will continie until said amonut is raised. ‘This amount will be nsed for the completion of the new church on BL Avene west, Sunday May 20 is general rally day, $67 was raised Sunday April 25, by the membors and friends in our afternaon meeting at the chareh, Many thanks te the pastor and members of the Shorty ALM. EB. elureh for thelr co-operation, We kane io wo over the $00. Mr, Andrew Dammons fis visiting friends in the south nart of the state, The Social Evening lub was en ‘tertained by Mr, and. Mrs, Wisington and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spencer, hey served Veht refreshments and later gave a very clever fortnve telling The Speneer Rrothers are very busy fon the foundation of a large new Tim her yard, ‘Phe Just Wight club met with Mrs Mande Brewton, A fruit shower was sivon for the Delta Sigma ‘Theta girls of Towa City, Miss Irma Caldwell has left for an her home in Minneapolis Mrs. Vergil Warren is slightly under the weather. ‘A very. enjovable Leap Year party was given by Mrs, Harvee Spencer adn Mrs, Ernest Gooden, ‘The lattes for the evening usurped all the privileges generally granted to the men. — The lovely home of the Goagens was Imost tastefully arranged fer the oeeasion. A dajuty lancheon was served at a Inte hour. OMe. Virgel recently, sold bis home in ‘the southwest part of the city The King’s Danghters held, their weekly mecting at the home of Mes. Pan! Seott. Miss Irma Calrwell has left for an indefinite stay in western Canada, Mrs, Mande Brewton was taken sud: | donly il last Satmrday and has been eon- fined to her home ever since. Mrs. John ‘Tavlor is the new presi | dent of the Just Rite club. Eee ee eer ag trons, You are hereby notifed te appear at the court honse in Polk county. Towa. or the 25th day of May, A. D., 1920, ot 10 o'clock a, m., to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to he the Jast will and testament of Robert MASON CITY ITEMS. (Thomas C, 1, Pyter.) Sf aae A@akts Teoma) AroOTTCHe IN PRORATE. Truce, deceased late of Polk county. Tose, at which time amd place, vou will Aopens,and show enue, if any, why said wil should not be admitted to probate. in witness whereof, | have hereunto sof my hand and aftixed the seal of the Tietriet Court, at Des Moines, this path day ef April, A.D. 1920. ALE, MAMAN, (SEAL) Clerk Distriet Court. CA, HORNER, Deputy. a | SSS ? 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The name “Bayer” means the true, world-famous Aspir- in, proved safe by millions of people. Each unbroken package of “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” contains prover directions for Celds, Headache, Tooth- ache Earache, Neuralisia, Lumbago, apir’s la trade mati of Bayer Mart —_—— EM RED te RST Gia TGidion ‘ok fee Ny » se sy \ s € eth ae Mowiidi — seoenemds ta BS say wo it wpier pial inet wo es as bay Ea] -* It was when physicians a Ca. aaa Gay said it was impossible for ep “ESRD fs, cP J. M. Miller, Ohio Drurzist ue y ll Les to survive the ravage @uf Bey pee t sass Tuberculosis, he began ex- > & ee. 7 "9 perimenting on himself, and tier \ ef ee "cop dy discovered the Home Trest- a ch of a GG kg FF ent, known “ag ADDI é eT ia LINE. An.one with coughs 20 Fouscs Soeeounde — datear Piste aiuwing, tubseetacy tendency” or say wee HE under Plain air ot eget TOUT Ae RL UMTS, ost ARTOINAT. NOTICE. ) polLlrrricAL ANNOUNCEMENTs. Pee, Rete) Nene, te alee maa Towa, in and for Polk county, duly term, A.D. 1820, Lillian’ Minor, Prointi, Hines Minor, To Fines Minor, Defendant, You are herehy notified that the peti Hon of the plainti® in the shove em titled exase ie Bled in the ofiee of thr clerk of the District Court of the state of Tow, in amd for Polls county, Tew claiming of yon an absolute “diveree from the honed of matrimony en the procude of desertion For further particulars seo petition, and unless sou appear thereta and de fed hefare nowt af the seennd day of the next fern, beim the duly tern. of Sid cont, whieh will ewmmenee at Des Moines. Palle county, Tow, an thes 6th fay ef his, 120, defadlt wih be ev: fred qumainst vin aad judument nad doeree rendered Theron, Dated this tk wav at May, 1920, GERTRUDE. BRUSH Attorney for Pia nti CLASS ““B'' CASE ORIGINAL anere. Tn the Municipal Court of the City of Nes Moines, Polk county. Towa, ff) floor of Observatory Building Fonrth and Locust streets, 1. J. Shelton, Plaintift, vs. Tola Thomas, Defendant. Te the above named defendant: ‘You are hereby notified that the plain. tif above named cinims of vou the stim of Fifty-three ($52.00) dollars, as just Iv due from yon, from the 15th day of Mareh, 1920, also legal “attoracy’s “fee. fon aceornt of moneys justly ave and uupeid to plainti® for unpaid house rent, For further partienlars see petition now on file, ‘And that amless vou appear in spid court on the sixth day) of May 1120, at nine o'clock in the forennon of that day, and make defense to said eatim, judament will he rendered against von for that amount and casts, Dated at Des Moines, Towa, April 6, 1920, JON TL, THOMPSON, ‘Aitorney for Plaintif?. Rheumatism, Neuritis and for Pain generally. ‘Always say “Bayer” when buying Aspirin, ‘Then look for the safety “Bayer Cross” on the package and on the tablets. . Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost but a few cents. Druggists alse sell larger packages. & scture Mononcetivacidester of Salicylionckd bes TUBERCULOSIS Moa)» [t was when physicians PBS Bry said it was impossible for 2 eP J. M. Miller, Ohio Druzzist RF to survive the ravage ef 8% Tuberculosis, he began ex- “G29 _perimenting on himself, and ‘ “apty discovered the Home Trest- Lg tg dinent, known "as ADDI B2ES LINE. AnJone with coughs va Send "Your ‘name aed widsees. ley Piven FOU BAe ee UMTS, “Orie pOnrricAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, | errs Cc. W, Rhoads. C, W. Rhoads eandidate for county: vutitor, ‘Twelve years deputy auditor, Shiekh dc Besultionn oriidarlen’ J. G, Cook, now first deputy county: nuilitor, repuhlicnn enndidate for county hulitor, Polk county, subject to June primaries, Your vote will be appre- ciated, Foun W. Stewart, John W_ Stewart, for sheriff of Polk Joty, a friend ef every man, rieh or jor, Subjort to RepvbTiean primaries. Leora nearer 8 Charles Saverude, Charles Saverude, Republiean enndi- ite for sheeriff of Polk county, Towa. Homer Thompson, Continte Tor coroner, subject to Rep: sieow primaries, During the sickness ne ddoath of Claude. Koons T did the work as n dustiee of the Peace (sub. Svite) and nnderstand it thoroughly, . “Wi, S, Manbeck, Vote for W.S, Manbeck’ for sheriff f Talk somite subject to Republican rimaries tine 7. W. M, Hammill.” W. M. Hainmill announees his ean: Gidarw for county treasurer subject to Ropublienm primaries June 7.1990. James B. Weaver T herehy announce my eandidaey for revlvction as state representative sub: jovt fo the approval of the Republican Voters of Pork county, B. R, BENNETT. Candidate’ for Conuty Treasurer’ of Volk county, subject to primaries June A. tiapenfaltar. KA, Lingenfelter eandidate for elec. Gg AS COSTAE, PaDROEE 16 Howublican primaries June 7. Fifteen yours practic of law in Des Moines, Ta, f Ya CATARRA Mad) BLABBER [SSR 2) of HOURS bene) cates | iS @o) LIE nee route 5 ! i ‘Ns oN i | J a. Cooke. E. TRACY BLAGBURN CO. Notary Public BEAL ESTATE AGENT Vacant Lots and Improved Property 1627 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 907 Walnut. Phone W. 6135 Adv. CUT RATE DRUG CO. Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1000 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Rooms to Rend by Day or Week. Phone Walnut 5779. HUSTLERS HOTEL AND CAFE Meals at all hours H. D. Williams, Prop. N. W. Corner W. 2nd & Chestnut Sts. ½Block N. Interurban Station, Des Moines, Iowa. JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. 308 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wai. 3545. BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Work Called for and Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. Wal. 7374 1108 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa E. H. Haskins H. J. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successors to E. L. Twining Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Mail Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled Northwest Corner Eleventh and Center. ATHLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shining 919 Center O WELDON & STONE BROS.. Props C. M. E. CHURCH Question: Where do they worship? Answer: In the Congregational church, northwest corner of Tenth and Park streets. LOOK FOR THE SIGN. Were you ever a member of this church? If so why not come and worship with us now? We ask all members and friends of the C. M. E. church to meet with us each Sabbath as we have a message from God to you.—R. P. Tyler. A New Soft Water Wet Wash Phone D. 572 Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave. FOWLER BROS. Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" THE FAMOUS Iowa Cleaning Co. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Hats Cleaned and Re-blocked Shining Parlors for Ladies and Gents. Auto Delivery Service 414 E.Walnut St. Phone M.462 CHAS. O. WHITE, Mgr. COME TO McCree's Drug Store For Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. . Prompt Mail Order Service. 11th and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde Mrs. Elhora Gresham of Cedur Rapids grand register of deeds of the Court of Calanthe, arrived in the city Monday on business in connection with the grand court which convenes in this city, June 22. While here she is the guest of Mrs. S. B. Bryant, 1012 Eighth St, Miss Victoria Epperson, sister of Miss Pinkie Epperson left Friday, April 23 for a four months visit in West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Wells of Moberly, Mo., are the house guests of Mrs. Chas. Wilson, 304 Arthur avenue Mr. and Mrs. Sam Winnerow left Tuesday night to make their future home in Mehison, Kansas, where he will enter the group business with his brother. They have resided in Des Moines for the past five years and have made many friends here who will regret their going. Mr. A. A. Alexander left Monday night for a several days stay in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Helen Ricks Merritt of Iowa Falls, Iowa, who was the house guest of Miss Adah Hyde left week returned to her home Saturday night. Miss Hyde invited a few friends to meet Mrs. Merritt Friday night. Mr. H. E. Jaceobs, 1238 Twentieth street is quite ill at his home. Mrs. W. H. Lowery, who underwent an operation last week is rapidly recovering and is expected to leave the hospital this week. Mrs. Louise Gray of Chicago arrived in the city Wednesday morning for a several week's visit with her father, Mr. Henry Clay, 1055 Seventeenth street. Friends in the city will be very sorry to learn that Mrs. William McGrader was taken to the Clarinda hospital for treatment last Tuesday. It is hoped that she will soon recover and be able to return to her home. Mrs. Brown, coronist and Mr. Anderson, trap drummer both of the Peek-A-Boo show and Mr. George Bell, noted violinist with Dysart's syncopated jazz orchestra were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dysart of 945 Fourteenth street Monday night. NOTICE. Rev. Liles, pastor of Union Congregational church will preach at the morning services Sunday at 11 a. m. Vesper services will be held at 6:45 p. m. AMERICAN LEGION DANCE. Lineinel post No. 126 of the American legion will give a dance at Gibson hall, seventh and Locust streets Friday evening, May 14, 1920. Music by Dysart's orchestra. Miss Virginia Robinson, secretary of the Tenth street branch Y, W, C, A, is spending a week's vacation with relatives and friends at Cleveland, O, Mrs. R. Willis is in charge of the center during her absence. Mrs. May Pride and son, Mr. Fenton Pride of Chicago are visiting their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Charles Burnage of 1039 Thirteenth street. Rev. G. W. Robinson spent several days this week in Kansas City. NOTICE. Rev. E. A. Liles, pastor of Union Congregational church is quite ill and his pulpit will be filled Sunday by Rev. Redmond, a very able device from Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Martha White of Indiana, state president of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's club was in the city this week on a brief business for a Saturday for 5 ROOM HOUSE FOR SALE Water and gas, Price $1700 $200 Down $20 per month call: James B. Morris Phone W. 718 907 Wal. St. We arrange loans quickly and strictly privately on farnithre, pianos, and other personal property, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and repr us in easy monthly payments. Write call or phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. Des Moines Loan Co. 812 Centnry Bldg. Wal. 1486 17 Wall Street Over Frankels' Clothing Store. Loans from $15 to $300 Money to any resident of this city on short time notice. Don't worry about security. Just prove to us that your intentions are right. Pay in small monthly or week payments. See us today. M. ALIBER & CO. 312-5 Utica Bldg. Market 693 NOTICE. Do You Need Money? DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1904 St. Louis where he is a delegate to the general conference of the A, M, E church. Rev. Birt heads the delegation from his district. Mrs. C, B, Lewis of Kansas City, Mo., spent several days in our city week before last. Mr. George Edmonds has returned to Birmingham, Ala., after a several week's stay in Des Moines. Mr. Avery Miller of Minneapolis stays several days last week with his sister, Mrs. Claude Harris. He was en route home from Chicago where he went to bury his father. Miss Garnett Maggie, a trained nurse of Chicago visited her sister, Mrs. Eneald Mush Saturday, April 24. Miss Maggie is a visiting nurse for the city of Chicago. Dr. Scott, Chinn of Louisiana will deliver the morning sermon at the Corinthian Baptist church Sunday morning. Rev. G, W. Robinson and Rev. S, Bates spent a few days in Kansas City, Kan., this week on business. Mr. Bert Patrick of Chicago, traveling representative for the Kashmir Chemical Co., was in our city last week. Mrs. Arthur Esters was called to Albu, Iowa, last month on account of the idleness of her newborn. An interesting wedding that took place on Palm Sunday March 28 was that of Mrs. Rhoda Fluelen and Mr. Colvin Howard. Rev. James Terric grandson of the bride served as best man. The bride who came from Alabama about six months ago is the mother of Mrs. Retta Tounsse. The groom is a prominent citizen of Des Moines. They will be at home in the Keister Flats on West Eighteenth street. ROOSEVELT CLUB ENTERTAINMENT One of the most delightful affairs of the past week was the dancing party given by the Roosevelt club at Masonic ball Wednesday night. A large number of the friends of the club members enjoyed the dancing from nine until one. Dyarts Synecopated jazz orchestra furnished music for the dancing, the Peck-aboo trap summer with the Peck-aboo trap feature of the orchestra as well as the wonderful playing of George Bell, the noted violinist. Punch was served throughout the evening. Mrs. George Young entertained forty guests at a card party Tuesday afternoon at her home on Sixteenth street. Eight tables were arranged for progressive whist, the prizes for which were won by Mrs. Colleen Jones, a sterling silver individual sait and pepper shaker for first prize, a out glass berry bowl by Mrs. Azalia Mitchell for first prize and a candle holder and candle by Mrs. Harry Shaw for booby prize. At the close of the afternoon delicious sultana rolls, ice cream, angel food and sunshine cakes and coffee were served by the hostess, Mrs. Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Pride of Chicago were out of town guests. BENEFIT CARD PARTY. The young ladies of the Terpsicorian club gave a benefit card party at Masonville hall on Friday night April 10. An enjoyable time was had by those present although the attendance was not as large as had been hoped for. Progressive whist was played at a table, the prize for high scorer were fed to Mrs. Amelia Alexander, set of sald forks and a box of cigars to Mr. Alex Coulchand, Mrs. Naomi Booker and Mr. Hal Estes received the booby prizes a bottle of toilet water and an ash tray. Punch was served during the evening. NOTICE. C, C, Johnson, G, C, for the Iowa jurisdiction A, F, and A M, will make official visits to the following lodges on the following dates, with Celer Grove No 18 May 11, Mable Grove, No. 16, May 12, Golden Star, No. 4, May 13 Union No. 1, May 14. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manning a nine pound boy, William Manning. Mrs. Mary Manning is now a smiling grand mother. To Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hayes, 1:21 Premont street a boy. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Redrick, 811 Southeast Teeth street a boy. The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday night April 30 with Mrs. Johninie Shay on Chester ave. A very interesting meeting was held and Mrs. Edward Guerrero was admitted to membership. The next meeting will be Monday eight, May 3 with Mrs. J. B. Thompson, 2849 Forest drive. The Calander club met Friday at the home of Mrs. Burdette, 1716 Walker street. The Mary B. Talbert club will meet with Mrs. George Young on Sixteenth street, Tuesday May 4. All members are requested to be present. The club is planning to have a popularity contest May 10. The program will be announced later. At the last meeting of the Callanan industrial club at the home of Mrs. R N. Hyde, Mrs. J. A. Jefferson and Mrs. Steward were elected delegates to the state federation The club held a very successful dinner Monday at the home of the president, Mrs. R. N. Hyde. POPULARITY CONTEST. The Mary B. Talbert club will hold a popularity contest at the community center Monday night May 10. In connection with the contest the following program will be rendered. Selection, community center juvenile orchestra No. 2 solo, Mr. Edward Guerrero, instrumental solo, Miss Enola Thompson, reading, Mrs. Mary Woods, quartet under the direction of Miss Etchel Bowmer, trio, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. W. H. Hughes, vocal solo, Mrs. Anna Griffith, vocal solo, Mrs. Joburners Kelso. The fledging event of the evening will be the crowning of the most popular lady as the queen of May. The Mary Church Terrell club met at the Y. W. C. A. center Monday night The Bystander SOCIETY. WEDDINGS. Fluency-Howard NOTICE. BIRTHS. CLUBS with Mrs. Pearl Thompson as hostess, Mrs Colleen Jones was elected delegate to the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's club at Davenport and Mrs. Emerald Mash was elected alternate, Plans were made for a musicale to be given in the near future. The Booster club gave a program Wednesday night which was well rendered consisting of a solo by Mrs. Joe Bemlee Kelso. Remarks by Hon. H. Wright and a paper by Mr. N. C. Marshall. After which refreshments were served to the wives and visitors. The Intellectual Improvement club met Friday afternoon April 10 at the lobby of Joe Brown, 1058 5 St. Mary's Bloe Brown 1058 Fifth street. Mrs. Brown conducted the lesson on the suffrage outline, Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh was elected delegate and Mrs. William Bailey alternate to the Iowa state federation at Davenport. The Mary B, Talbert club entertained their friends at the Y, W, C, A, center Friday night, April 30 at a leap year party. Quite a large number enjoyed the pleasant evening, Refreshments were served. The regular meeting of the club was held Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. George Young on Eleventh street. The election of delegates resulted in Mrs. George Redmon and Mrs. Zelma Brown being elected delegates. The D, Y, W, Y, K, Art club met last Tuesday at the home of Mrs Simmons, 503 South East Fifth street. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 11 with Mrs. Toliver, 1623 Walker street. The Marchaul No.1 club meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jessie Hill, 815 Bayside street. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 12 with Mrs. Davis, 127 Jefferson street. The Calander club met at the home of Mrs. Emery Jackson, 1223 McKinley street. Friday April 30 The Phyllis Whettley Art club met Wednesday, May 5 at the home of Mrs. Lillian Burrell, 1020 Fourth street place, Mrs. Martha White of Indiana, president of the state federation was present and gave the club some interesting information concerning the federation and the girls home at Iowa City. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 12 at the home of Mrs. M. Marmaduke. All members are asked to be present. Take the Belt line car. NOTICE. I wish to thank the Pan Des Moines club and the Citizens clubs and the many personal commendations for my work as police woman.—Mary Coal- MERRITT RECITAL SUCCESS The recital given by Mrs. Helen Rieks Merritt on Thursday Jevening April 22 at St. Paul's the Y, M, E, church, or the benefit of the A, W, W, C a summer camp, was a decided success. In quite of the inclement weather a large crowd was in attendance and enjoyed the very excellent program, Mrs. Merritt who is a talented impersonator of child characters delighted her audience. The musical numbers of the various local talent were of very high character and reflected much credit on Des Moines. The proceeds of the entertainment made quite a good foundation for the camp fund. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST Rev, G. W. Robinson, D. D. Pastor Rev, Scott Chinn, D D will deliver the morning sermon at Corinthian church tomorrow. Dr. Chinn is one of the leading ministers of the M. E. church. He is the one who led in the fight in the city of New Orleans against discrimination. You should and must hear him. The choir which is considered the best in the state will render the music. All the visitors of the city are welcome to Corinthian. If you want to live at home come to Corinthian. Just take any car and transfer to Ingersoll or Valley Junction, get off at Fifthenth street, walk one block north. The Claflin quartett will render a concert at Corinthian Monday night. This is considered one of the best groups of singers in America. You must hear them. Admission fifteen cents. THE COMMUNITY SERVICE BAND. The Community service band made its initial appearance Sunday afternoon by furnishing music for the Knights of Cythians anniversary. The band did credit to the occasion and handled the parade in excellent order. Des Moines has been without the services of a colored band four years and the absence of an organization of this kind has been keenly felt when occasions demanded music. Let every organization in the city remember the community service band and give the boys a chance to show their good work. OBITUARY. William Robert Drew born in Charleston, Albamarle county, Virginia January 3, 1863 died May 3 1920 age 66 years and four months. We can only repeat with the Holy writ that "In the midst of life we are in death." Brother Drew was a man of a lovable and peaceful disposition and a good husband, a loving father, a devoted brother. He always provided for his family. Bro. Drew was installed as a trustee of St. Paul A. M. E. church March 7, 1920. He expressed himself as having learned to love his work in so short a time. We believe Bro. Drew was installed in Glory May the 3 Inst. He leaves to mourn his death one sister, five nephews, four nieces and a host of friends. Weep not for a brother deceased. Our loss is his infinite gain. A soul out of prison released And freed from its bodily chain. With song let us follow his flight And mount with his spirit above Escape to the mansion of light And lodged in the Eden of love. There all the ship's company meet Who sailed the Savior beneath With shouting each other to greet And triumph over sorrow and death. TThe voyage of life at an end The mortal affliction is passed The age that in heaven they spend Forever and ever shall last. Mrs. Emma Pittman wife of Edward W. Pittman died Wednesday night at her home, 927 Twelfth street. She was fifty-one years of age. No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank you for the kindness of your notices and through the columns of your valuable paper we wish NOTICE OBITUARY. CARD OF THANKS to express to all of our many acquaintances and friends our fervent thanks and deep appreciation for all kinds of offices shown and services rendered and the splendid floral tributes, telegrams, letters and messages received on the sad occasion of the death of the late Louisa B. Foster. In this irreparable less we have found consolation in the remembrance of these friends. The list is long and the names are numerous. Please accept these words of thanks from our humble hearts in this hour of our continued deep grief—C. R. Foster and family, Buxton, Iowa. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Frank Scott one of our beloved citizens passed away Friday April 23, 1920. He was well known in the city having resided here for ten years. He was always willing to help in the uplift of his race was a true born Christian and we all hope to meet him in the great beyond. We wish to extend thank to the K. of P. lodge for their kindness and floral offering and also the many friends for their kindness and floral offerings. Interment was made Sunday April 25 in Glendale cemetery.—Mrs. Jannie L. Scott his wife, Mr. Harry J. Scott, his son, Misses Minnie L. and Harriet S. B. Jones, neices. FT. DODGE ITEMS. Mrs. E. Washington of St. Joseph, Mo., is playing with the Perkins orchestra at the Green Mill Gardens. Mr. and Mrs. G. Taylor of Boone, Iowa were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coleman for four days left Wednesday for Los Angeles, California where they will make their future home. Mrs. L. Watson is sick. Mr. and Mrs. Butchere was called to St. Joseph, Mo., to the bedside of his mother who is very ill. Mrs. L. Blair and children of St. Paul Minnesota are visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Hill. Opportunities are very good for the A Soe thing You Ca Soething You Can Call Your Own A31 siness Worth While: The American Co-operat has been in operation over has shown by its word that do business collectively. Now that spring has come better than ever. Besides anxious to interest you in pany. Stock may be purch per share. When visitors come to to place out one of the colors of Des Moines The purch or more shares of stock w "onr business" and a real The American Co-operative Investment Co. has been in operation over six months, and has shown by its word that colored people can do business collectively. Now that spring has come business will be better than ever. Besides your trade we are anxious to interest you in promoting the Company. Stock may be purchased at ten dollars per share. When visitors come to town you point this place out one of the cololored business houses of Des Moines The purchase by you of one or more shares of stock will enable you to say "our business" and a real credit to Des Moines You Can Do Your Part By: Phoning or writing stock, by telling trading at the American Co-operative 919 Center Des Moines JOHN L. T. ATTY.-A REAL ESTATE Buy Sell and Phoning or writing for information about stock, by telling others of the business and by trading at the store. American Co-operative Investment Co. Inc. 919 Center Street Des Moines, Iowa JOHN L. THOMPSON ATTY.-AT-LAW Room 202 Watrous Block AGENTS. $3 to $12 Per Day Prog Teachers, students, male or female, ministers, widow make $1 per hour. Everybody buys; it's easy to sell AUSTIN JENKINS COMPANY, $25 N ORIGINAL CAPIT $3 to $12 Per Day made selling PROF. KELLY MILLER'S new Progress of Colored People Teachers, students, male or female, ministers, widows, married women, any one with spare time, can make $1 per hour. Everybody buys; it's easy to sell. Send for terms and outfit at once; act today. AUSTIN JENKINS COMPANY, $25 Ninth Street WASHINGTON, D.C. Has re-organized The Fastest Colored Ball Club in the State of Iowa We fill engagements for Home Comings Carnivals or any kind of Attraction with a clean Exhibition. Address all Communications To: M. J. Bradford, Manager. 757 West 9th Street DES MOINES, IOWA race in Fort Dodge. Two amusement gardens, employing colored waitress. The Green Mill gardens and the Crystal gardens. Those employed at the Green Mill gardens are, Mrs. Fred Coleman, Mrs Ressje Turner, Mrs. Thelma Jackson and Mrs. Ella Medley. Those employed at the Crystal gardens are, Mrs. Myrtle Coffman, Mrs. George Perkins, Mrs. Nannie Owens, Mrs. Goldie Tolliver. Mrs. Clearance Dishman is indesposed. Services were well attended at both Baptist and A. M. E. churches Sunday. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH [Rev. H. C. Cahyobook.] Great spirit awakening at Bethel A M E church East Des Moines, Iowa. Rev. S. C. Crutcher, world wide evangelist, born in the state of Tennessee was educated at Lineohn institute, Jefferson City and Wilberforce university, Mr. Crutcher has spent ten years in Europe and South Africa as an evangelist and missionary to the Zulus and also labored extensively in America and in Canada. He has travelled by land and sea more miles perhaps than any evangelist of his race. His preaching is mostly Bible stories with power and has led thousands to Christ, in many lands and countries. He labors among both white and black people, small as well as large churches with same good effect. The first night Rev. Crutcher started preaching at Bethel there was one convert. He preaches the gospel. The attendance has increased from the first night wonderfully. There has been a good number reclaimed and joined the church. The spiritual tide ran high all day Sunday. There were eight up for prayer Sunday evening. You are cordially invited to attend the services. Song and praise service begin at 7:30 p. m. 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 an Call Your Own 8 Phone W. 6254 6th and Mulberry Harris Emery's DOWNSTAIRS STORE ```markdown ``` IOWA NEWS SIOUX CITY ITEMS. (Last Week's News.) Mr. C, C. Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, R. W. G. Custodian of the M. W. United Grand lodge of Iowa A. F. of A. M. made his official visit to Decatur lodge Uo. 14 A. F. and A. M. on April 19. He found the lodge in a prosperous condition and his lecture was very instructive and enjoyed by the members of the order. Ed Askew, W. M. and Mr. Johnson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Askew, 1408 Riverside avenue after which he took his leave at 4:20 a. m. tuesday via C. N. W. for Clarinda, Iowa. Malone A. M. E. church services, Morning 11 a. m. Sunday school 1 p. m. Christian Endeavor from six to seven. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. All are cordially invited. Rev. P. Lewis restor. 613½ Main street. The Mt. Zion Baptist Aid met last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. John Shores, 2406 Hamilton street. The official officers were elected, Mrs. Carrie Gordon, *president, Mrs. Cora Harrison, treasurer, Mrs. John Cpushon, secretary, Rev. Cushon, chaplain. After a very enjoyable visit the guests were served with a two course repast. Mr. James Askew, 123 Prescott avenue who has been sick for the last keeve is improving. Mr. Adison Lee has returned from Yankton, S. D. where he buried his wife Monday the 19. IOWA CITY ITEM. Kappa Alpha Psi. (Kappa Alpha Icons) We are being favored or disfavored (according to the opinion of the individual) with an unusual number of April showers. The soil of our little city has been thoroughly saturated with the many fast falling raindrops, Bro. Scott, Hill, Allen, Donaldson and Mr. Washington, on becoming displeased with the cool Rapids last Saturday evening to locate dry quarters for the week end. The Colored Voter's league of Iowa City was called to order at 8:30 p.m. last Friday April 23,1920 by the chairman. A stirring program was rendered. After the meeting was concluded, ice cream was served and everybody had a grand time. The next meeting will be May 7. Mrs. Gresham of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Lewis of Providence were visitors in the city last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Bell one of the oldest citizens of the city was buried here last Saturday April 24, 1920. Mrs. Bell died in Rock Island at the home of her niece, Mrs. Davis. The whole city mourns her departure. Bros. Slater, Bush and Mr. Jackson went to Des Moines last Saturday to attend the Drake relays and see the great Howard Drew take his place in his favorite event. All Iowa City is planning on viewing Drew in the Iowa-Drake dual meet here next Saturday, May, 1, 1920. Bros. London and Titus were in Des Moines Sunday April 25 and they report a great trip. MT. PLEASANT ITEMS. Mr. Lennjs Page has gone to Chicago to accept a position in the city hall Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reescher and Mr. and Mrs. John Greenup motored to Lockridge and Fairfield last Sunday afternoon. They had a delightful time. nook Little Marie White went to Fairfield Iowa last Friday to be in a play. Mrs. Wm. Williams received news of the serious illness of her little grand-daughter in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Miss Viola Harris was a Fairfield visitor last Friday evenifn. Mrs. Eugene Patterson and daughter, Neinoha Williams were in Fairfield last Friday where Neinonah took jart in the play booked there last Friday night. Mr. Osear Green who is working in Fairfield spent Sunday with his family in the city. Mrs. Leonj Reider went to Minneapolis, Minnesota last Friday night called there by the serious illness of her little voice Edna M. Phillips. Cordelia Green of New London spent Sunday with the home folks. Mr. Ed Carter of Portland, Mo., arrived in the city last week to remain indefinitely with his daughter, Mrs. Riko. The King's Daughter's met at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Reed last Friday. Considerable business of importance was transacted. A fine lunch was served and a general good time was had. The club will meet May 7 with Mrs. Louise Greenup. We are glad to note that Miss Dorothy Anderson is slowing improving. Miss Dorothy Anderson has been elected to represent the Sunday school at the Sunday school convention that will convene in East Des Moines June 24 and 25. Mrs. Myrtle Reed has been elected alternate. Mr. Ed Reeseer has gone to Chicago to work this summer. MACON ITEMS. Mr. Holiday of Clarance was a visitor in the city. Mrs. Chester McCroy of Shelbina was visiting in the city. Miss Alma McElroy has returned from Dalton, Mo., where she taught school. Miss Ruth Aphton returned with her for a visit before returning to her home in Clarksville, Mo. The Ordean Rev, Brusce will be here Thursday night at W. college. Macon had quite a fire nearly destroying the entire block. The fire started in the garage. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and night. Quite a large crowd attended the Rally in Bevier, Mo., Rev. J. L. Williams, pastor there. Mr. Russell R. Jackson of Philadelphia, Pa., and Eugene Davis of Rock Island. Illinois were the guests Sunday of Miss Lucille and Edyth Harris. Commencement of Western College start Sunday May 2 at Vine and Broadway Baptist church. a) I see who's who. an see who is attending Sunday afternoon, Bethel A. M. E. church was the scene of the K. P.'s turn out and sermon. The Rev. Dr. S. B. Moore was the chosen speaker for the hour and preached a very able sermon, quite suitable for the occasion. Next Sunday the Old Fellows and the H. H. R. will have their annual sermon at the A. M. E. church. The vesper services held at the “Y” Sunday was quite interesting. A solo was rendered by a very able white singer of the city. And also by Mrs. C. Shepard, one of our own race singers. The field secretary of the athletic department of the Y. W. C. A. was in our midst and gave a very enthusiastic talk to the attendants of the vesper services. Mr. Webster Stovall, son of Rev. T. B. Stovall, formerly pastor in this city, has been visiting friends for a few days. Mr. Stovall is a graduate of the D. H. S. in the 1914 class. He has been overseas and he is now on his way home to Minneapolis, Minn. While here he was the guest of Miss Marie Wilkerson. Club No. 2 is going to give the other clubs a hard race for first place and you other captains better watch your step, the remarks that the captain and members of Club No. 2 are saying. And it behooves all to sit up and take notice. The No. 2 club is going to give a concert on Thursday night, details of the same will be given later. Bethel A. M. E. church was well represented in the parade of the inter-church movement, on last Saturday afternoon. Mr. Wellington's clock was secured and all that could be seated comfortably and otherwise were helped in. The parade was twenty-seven blocks long. In the daily papers there was made mention of the A. M. E. detail being the one to support Old Glory and much adieu was made about the same. The Hally Q Brown club met at the home of Mrs. John Gordon on last Thursday afternoon, April 29. There were twenty-six members present and three honored guests. They were: Mrs. Richy, secretary of the Y: Mrs. Anna Crump of East Davenport, and Mrs. Samuel Stacker of Motone, Ill. The club met for a social event, and they certainly had one grand and glorious time for the subject discussed upon was the high cost of living. A paper was read on the same. An instrumental solo given by Mrs. Walkup of Moline, Ill. Quite an up-to-the-minute luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Gordon. DOW H You illw want several pairs of shoe,possesses many exclusive feet, extra weight sail canvas, duck the foot fro contact with the outer You illw want several pairs at these low prices. Every pair guranted give satisfaction. The "Big Q" gym shoe, possesses many exclusive features makes it of the best shoeof its kind on the market--the shoes are made of extra weight sail canvas, duck lined throughout; horsehide leather ankle patch, and with cork insoles that keep the foot fro contact with the outer soles and heels of triple tread, red rubber for children $295 The Macon Women's club met at Mrs. Etta Johnson. A lovely lunchcon was served and a nice time was spent after business, the guests departed. Next will meet be May 1 at Miss Gussive Jones. Miss Della Williams visited her home folks Saturday. Mrs. Mary B. Tolbert gave a fine lecture at the A. M. E. church Friday last. A crowded house was to greet her. $42 was raised. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. The Household of Ruth No. 4961 and G. U. O. of Odd Fellows No. 4655 met in a joint session Tuesday evening, April 27 to make arrangements for their thanksgiving service which will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on the second Sunday in May.—A. Webb, noble grand and Mrs. Luela most noble governor. A play known as "Out in the Streets" was given Thursday evening, April 25 by the grand master, M. Askow for the benefit of the grand lodge. It was attractive and desirable. In spite of rain there were a large attendance. Church services at 11 a. m.; Sunday school at 1 p. m.; evening service: 7:30 p. We had with us at the A. M. E. church, Mr. Robbie Durr. He gave a very interesting talk of the school in Piney Woods, Miss., and urged the colored people to subscribe for the Bystander. DAVENPOERT NEWS. (R. C. Moore.) Club No. 3, of Bethel A. M. E. church gave an elaborate concert on last Monday evening. A large crowd was in attendance. A most excellent program was prepared after which a royal entertainment was had in the dining room of the church. Two features of the evening were the winning of the 95 pounds of flour and the winning of the most beautiful cake which was home made at that. Numerous chances were sold for both articles and numbers of individuals were palanning to have hot biscuits for breakfast the next morning. But the Davenporters were fooled completely on the flour deal, for the receiver of the magnificent sack of the above substance was Miss Celia Renalds of Rock Island. In order to cheat Moline out of the deal and as there were only two articles to be drawn, Mrs. Lizzie Ouey of Davenport drew the cake. At that time the two winners of articles stalked around the dining room, with quite an air of high ideals for the future. But too much credit can not be given to Mr. and Mrs. Howell for their unceasing labor to make the affair a success. It is not known what amount of coin they obtained, of course that is a secret but if the reader of the Bystander will watch closely, later on the finals of all the clubs will be given. Then we'll Sizes 8 to 13 1-2 INTRODUCING a new shoe--one that the manufacturer calls the "Big 9" shoe, but we see no reason why so named, for they are equally as good for street wear. Perhaps its because they are so wonderfully light, cooling and restful that they are called "gym" shoes. They are sturdy dependable shoes that one does not have to be too careful of--they'll stand the rub and stub of wear and still appear attractive "Big 9" Gym Shoes THE BYSTANDER Our pastor, Rev. S. B. Moore, will leave for the seat of the general conference next week. A concert was given in his behalf on last Thursday evening. And amidst the rain, the good and loyal people of Davenport rallied to the call of the chairman, Mrs. Bynum. The concert was given to bear the unster's expense to the conference. Davenport's people would have the other people of the other cities know that we are on the map, and are not going to stop until we are quenched. You cann't beat peo like that. So come on fall in line and send your pastor to the general conference. Mrs. S. B. Moore is improving gradually. She has been sitting up and enjoying the pure fresh air and the sunny days of May and we only trust that she will continue. PED OAK NEWS Mr. Draw was in Red Oak April 27 looking after the interest of the Iowa state Browander. The industrial club which was organized for the young men April the 1st met last Friday night April 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Brown April 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Brown, 506 East Market street, All business was closed. The club gave a grand entertainment, fee cream, cake and pop were served which settled the club the sum of $9.00 which was turned over to the treasurer, Mr. Marvel Keene. Mrs. George Lytle and daughter, Dorothy returned home Thursday April 29 after a two weeks visit with her pursuit, Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Glenwood Iowa. Mr. John Stewart left on the noon train for Nebraska City to visit a few cities in Iowa Mrs. Parkins A birthday and summer party was given on Wm. Baker Thursday April 29 by his wife, Mrs. Wm. Baker. A large number of his friends were present and the evening was spent in games after which refreshments were served. All left reporting a good time. There were two families moved to Red Oak the first of the month, Mr. and Mrs. L, H. Brown and family of Clarinda, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Date of Tarkio, Mo., all were glad to welcome them here. To the manager: Your agent appointed me correspondent of this civic when he was here and I will do my best to get all the latest news and out before the paper gets to press. Write me my terms to correspond and I will consider it with you this i'm my week's news is a little bit it my first offense. MACON ITEMS. Mr. Hughes of Dalton, Mo., spent Sunday in the city. Quite a bunch of strangers were in the city to attend commencement of Western college. Proof. J. L. Thompson prescheduled an excellent to the graduates. Miss Saunders of Western college sang very beautifully Sunday afternoon and night. Among the graduates Miss May Brown, Emma Hawkins, Lottie Breut Miss Mellumman and others. Miss Mable Bates of California will spend Thursday as the guest of Mrs. r calls the "Big 9" are equally as good for fully light, cooling and have to be too careful ar attractive Does The "Leader" --a lesser-priced shoe style similar to "Big 9" Sizes 11 1-2 to 13 1-2 For the Children $2 50 Sizes 1 to 6 --for boys and girls $300 --- Madge Clark. They will leave Prima to attend the A. M. E. conference in St. Louis Mrs. Mary Angell and Mrs. Mildred Webster will attend the St. Louis A. M. E. conference. Miss Gussie Jones entertained the womens club a dainty luncheon was served after business the guests departed Dr. J. E Smith is attending the little son of Mrs. in Clarence, Mo., who is very sick. very sick. Mr. Roser and Mrs. Mary Jane Burton of Clarence were in the city Sunday. Mr. Cups Austin still remains sick at his home. Arthur Campbell, Jr., of Omaha, Neb., is spending a month visit with his aunt, Mrs. Mollie Austin Green. Rev. Jenkin is expecting home after his being in the hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Mrs. Neal will leave for her home in St. Louis Tuesday. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached an execlent sermon Sunday morning and at night Rev. Dean Thompson. Miss Mires of Quincy, Ill., is attending the commencement exercises. Rev. Ross preached an execlent sermon Sunday. Miss Merie Price is visiting in the city. Mr. Bud Harris of Kirksville was the guest of L. B. Ancderson and friend of his While attending the commencement you can get nice first class meals at J. B. Anderson Co. WATERLOO ITEMS. Authoe Baptist church items. Sunday was a good day at Antioch. The Sunday school at 9:30 was well attended. Baptism at the river at 11:30. Covenant meeting in the morning with the Holy Ghost. The K. of P's, and Court of Calamus' held their annual sermon at the church at 2:30. The pastor, Rev. Ewine preached a spiritual as well as an instructive sermon to them. His subject was "True Friendship." Monday night the Rodgers club gave a shoe tip entertainment which proved a financial success. Tuesday evening Prof. Rodgers, Field secretary of the Western convention will lecture at Antioch. Antioch has gone over the top in the Baptists drive her apportionment to $855 to date of $787.24. The Black Hawk lodge No. 10005 of Waterloo had their Thanksgiving service at Antioch Baptist church Sunday. cold remedy for 20 years tablet form—safe, sure, no breaks—up a cold in 24 hours—relieves it doughed if it falls the medicine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. All Drug Stores IOWA CITY ITEMS. DELTA SIGMA THETA. (Milford, Griffin.) The Du Bois Literary society held on interesting meeting at the Delta Sigma Theta last Friday April 20, Miss Wilma Reed, Mrs. Helen Damron Deshears and Mr. J. L. Damron led the discussion on the history of the Negro. Musical numbers were given by the Misses Helene Lucas and Hazelle Shaw. Messes, Charles P. Howard, Howard Drew, Hunter and Jinks Hunter attended the track meet in Iowa last Saturday afternoon. Dancing and card party was given for them Saturday evening by the members of the Kappa Alpha Psi. Miss Reulah Wheeler, who has been confined to her bed at the university hospital is improving. Sunday school was held last Sunday afternoon at the usual hour. After the discussion of the lesson; Miss Milked I, Griffin and Mr. E. Windsor were elected to represent the Sunday school at the district Convention which is to be held in Des Moines on June 24 and 25. Mrs. a. L. Dameron spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids. Abdications of History. Ever since dynasties have existed there are records of kings having abdol- dived from one cause and another. Far back in the middle past one monarch save up the throne because he was "weaned with devotion;" another retire- d out of their cause for the free- dion of private life; a third laid down his crown because his schemes failed; still another abdol- d in a fit of nec- tion and death; and two instances in which king left their thrones be- ges their were unable to cope with