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PEONAGE FOUND IN TENN. Negro 'Forgotten' by Sheriff Escapes Death FOR THE BAD YOU DO READ OTHER PAPERS FOR THE GOOD YOU DO. READ THE BYSTANDER PEO Negro ```markdown ``` JOHN A. BROWN DR. BIRT TO CONSTRUCT $250,000 CHURCH IN CHIAGO. Rev. S. L. Birt, pastor of Bethel Twelve massive marble colonial church of Chicago, and former pas-columns or pillars will adorn the tor of St. Paul's A. M. E. churchexterior part of the building. It of this city, is preparing to launch will contain two galleries and two a building fund campaign for the basements. A gymnasium will be erection of a new Bethel church at located in one of the basements, a cost of three hundred thousand which will also contain a fine dindollars. When completed it willing room, rest rooms and offices for rank among the most beautiful and he heads of the various depart- modern edifices in the United nents of the church. VOL. XXVI. NO. 43. --- Williams Also Kills TwoAged Negores Nick and Minnie Walker meet death at hands of Georgia Peonage Atlanta, Ga., April 15. After they had worked 20 years for John S. Williams on the "murder farm" in Jasper county, two aged Negroes, Nick and Mamie Walker, were killed because they were no longer able to be of service, federal agents declared here Thursday. They had learned from witnesses of these two murders and one other, bringing the total of Negroes alleged to have been killed on the farm to 17, and they do not believe this completes the list. Ask for Commission To Study Negro Race. Resolution Offered by Maryal Congressman Following Suggestion of President Harding. Washington, April 13.—Creation of a Negro industrial commission to study the problems affecting the Negro race, as suggested by President Harding in his message yesterday, was proposed in a bill introduced today by Representative Layton, Republican, Delaware. The commission would consistof five white and three Negro members to be named by the president for a term of four years with $200,000 appropriated for first-year expenditures. It would be required to make a comprehensive survey of economic conditions and Negro labor; suggest means of stimulating thrift, stamp out Bolshevism and find out how to best promote the welfare of the race. --- 'Forgo ederal Officers Make Arrest Knoxville, Tenn., April 15. Following an investigation of conditions said to have existed at a camp on the Lee highway near Tate Springs, Tenn., federal officials arrested four men on charges of "conspiracy" to hold men in peonage. The men arrested are R. P. Woods, superintendent, and three foremen employed by the Southern Construction company, holding a large contract for work on the Lee highway, which extends from Virginia through east Tennessee southward. The arrests were made by United States marshals and special agents, who conducted the investigation under direction of the United States district attorney. Pres. Harding Receives Pres. King Washington, April 15.—(Special) President King, and associate envoyes extraordinary, of Liberia, were received at the White House, Friday afternoon, by President Harding, being presented by Secretary of States Hughes. Immediately following, according to diplomatic courtesy, President Harding accompanied by military aid, returned the call at the Liberian envoy's mansion. The exchange of courtesies was very cordial and an official situation disposed of, that has caused wide comment. Industry and Thrift Net Fortune of $15,000 York, S. C., April 16.—"Uncle Bill" Hopkins, well known celebrity of this town, and a resident here since pre-war days, died recently and left an estate valued at $15,000. Born a slave, and unable to read or write, Hopkins early showed a decided tendency to save, and earned much of his small fortune by chopping wood in that and neighboring towns. A PAPER WITH A CLEAN POLICY The Bystander A WEEKLY FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE Harding LAW ENFORCEMENT MOB VIOLENCE Harding LAW ENFORCEMENT I. S. F. of C. W. Protest use of the Word "Wench" Through the protest of Mrs. Lillian Smith, chairman of the educational committee of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's clubs the Des Moines Tribune apologized through the columns of their paper for the usage of the word "Negro wench" in their advertisement of the Fields minstrel. The colored women of the city resented the word "wench" being used in referring to Negro womanhood. Va. Women Urge Ban on Ku Klux Richmond, Va., April 14.—Resolutions urging Governor Davis to take steps to prevent the organization in Virginia of the Ku Klux Klan, were made public here today by Richmond chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. To Keep Flags Over Gold Star Graves Individual flags are to be kept over each grave and a large American flag is to float over the Gold Star cemetery through the efforts of the Gold Star division of the Service Star Legion. This was decided upon at a meeting Sunday. Plans were also discussed for raising money for a Gold Star Monument. The next meeting, to which members of all patriotic organizations and all interested citizens are invited will be held at the Hote Savery, May 15. DES MOINES, IOWA, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1921. WILL HE STRIKE THE BEUTE AND STOP HIM? ```markdown ``` by She MORE VIOLE LL HE STRIKE THE BRUTE AND STOP Judge Throws Out Case Founded on Race Prejudice Youngstown, O., April 12.—That a color line never shall be drawn in a tribunal presided over by Judge Brandmiller was fully demonstrated in the civil branch of the municipal court Monday when the jurist flatly ruled against a plaintiff whose suit was founded on race prejudice. The suit was brought by Frank Schwartz, Pike street, against W. J. Thompson, 38 West Delason avenue. The plaintiff claimed he had rented a flat in a Pike street terrace on condition that colored persons were to be excluded. When he had paid his last month's rent in advance a family of colored persons moved into the terrace. His suit was for the rent paid and for the expense of moving his household goods. "Was the head of the family respectable?" asked the judge. "I never knew him before," replied the plaintiff. "Then you object to his presence because he was black?" asked the judge. "Yes." came the answer. "Yes," came the answer. "Verdict for the defendant," exclaimed the judge as he turned to the next case on the docket. HELP WANTED I am in need of a good settled man to care for some hogs and chickens, not far from town. A small house to live in. A good home for the right person. For further information address Mrs. V. Leslie, 909 So. Main street, Burlington, Iowa. **Alma Mater.** The phrase "alma mater," as applied to colleges and universities, is said to have originated in the University of Bonn, Germany. A statue of the Mother of Christ—the alma mater, or beloved mother, stands over the doorway of the famous seat of learning. From it the phrase received its origin. Phil Brown Heads Labor Bureau Phil Brown Heads Labor Bureau To Deal with Problems Affecting Negro Laboer Washington, D. C., April 15.—Phil H. Brown of Hopkinville, Ky., formerly assistant director of publicity with the Republican national committee, has been appointed commissioner of conciliation in charge of work among labor. The bureau of Negro economics, department of labor, of which Dr. George E. Haynes was director, has been reorganized, and will have entire charge of work among labor. The bureau of Negro economics, department of labor, of which Dr. George E. Haynes was director, has been reorganized, and will have entire charge of conciliation and to cover the field of labor in a thorough manner. Commission Brown says that Secretary Davis has assumed the attitude "that since the labor department is, as its name suggests, established for the interest and betterment of the wage-earners throughout the country, without reference to color, sex or other classifications, there should not be and shall not be any designations of bureaus or divisions with special reference to race. Hence, the passing of the Bureau of Negro Economies." Lights for Slick Room. When, as in case of sickness, you wish a soft, warm light in a room, rather than the glare that an electric light imparts, make little bags of china silk (any color desired), and put them over each bulb. It is well to run elastic around the edge of the circle, which you cut from the silk, so that the bulb can be easily removed by just slipping out of the bag. Important To Our Subscribers, Advertisers and Readers of "The Bystander" you can help us give all business matters prompt attention by addressing all communications directly to: "The Bystander Publishing Co" 201 7th Street Des Moines, Iowa Confederate Secret Body guard of Jefferson Davis never told where Seal of Confederacy Was Hidden. Friends of Both Causes would Have Paid to Learn Hiding-Place. Washington, April 11.—Special) The funeral of James H. Jones, who died without revealing the place where the official seal of the confederate states was hidden, was held at Lincoln Congregational Temple Sunday. The body was taken to his old home in Raleigh, N. C. for interment. He died Last Thursday at the home of his son, Dr. Willis W. Jones, Fifty-eighth and Dix streets, northeast. Mr. Jones, who was in the nineteenth year of his age, was born in Warren county, N. C. He served as a bodyguard to Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy. He is said to have warned Davis of his impending capture by union forces and that Davis told him never to reveal the hiding place of the seal. He resisted tempting offers to do so and the secret died with him. After the war he filled minor municipal places in Raleigh and also headed a fire company there. He came to this city in 1893, when former Congressman William Ruffin Cox, of North Carolina, who was selected secretary of the Senate in 1893, named him as a messenger. He held this and similar positions until recently. Redding and McGark Due to Hang April 23 Associated Negro Press. Chicago, April 6.—Unless there comes some legal delay Grover Cleveland Redding and Oscar McGavock, convicted "Abyssinians" will be hanged on the 23rd of April. Redding and McGavock are the leaders of the band of Negro fanatics who started a small riot in East Thirty-fifth street last fall in the course of which two white men were killed and a Negro policeman was severely wounded. The interference of one of the white men with a ceremony which included the burning of flags was the immediate cause of the riot. Emmet Scott to Go to England The Associated Negro Press. Washington, D. C., April 13. Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard university, has been selected as one of the delegates of the Methodist Episcopal church to the Ecumenical conference to be held in London, England, September 6 to 16, 1921. Quite a number of delegates to the conference are planning to make tours of Europe following the close of their official program. THE BEST Advertising Medium to Reach the Colored People ENN. es Death SENTENCED TO DEATH— NOW GIVEN LIFE IMPRISONMENT NEGRO "FORGOTTEN" BY SHERIFF ESCAPES DEATH Shreveport, La., April 21.—The death setence of Lonnie Eaton, the Negro the sheriff of Ouachita parish forgot to hang when the day set for Eaton's death came around last month, has been commuted by the state pardon board to life imprisonment, according to reports received here today from Baton Rouge. The board considered the Negro's case at a meeting there yesterday. Eaton was convicted of murder several months ago and was brought from Ouachita parish to the Caddo parish jail for safe keeping. Governor Parker set the date for the hanging, but the sheriff forget all about it till the legal date had passed. As he afterwards wrote to Governor Parker, he was so busy with other affairs in his office that he forgot the day that he was to hang Eaton. When the omission was discovered, attorneys for Eaton held that as he had been in jeopardy once, his execution would be illegal. Prisoner Mobbed In Court Room Baltimore Man Freed of Assault Charge, Barely Escapes with His Life. Judge Powerless. Frederick, Md., April 13.—Following his acquittal by Judges Urner, Peter and Worthington on a charge of criminally assaulting Delsie Tweedale, white, of Catonsville Manor, relatives and friends of the girl made a premeditated effort to lynch Charles Henry Dorsey, of Baltimore. The attack was made in the Circuit court immediately after Judge Urner declared Dorsey not guilty, saying the evidence against him was insufficient. The man's accuser shrieked out in the courtroom and the melee began. Her brother tried to reach Dorsey, but a blow from a police officer felled him. The Tweedale girl's father tried to assault Dorsey, but a blow from a colored man sent him sprawling. The three judges jumped from the bench and surrounded Dorsey, and the demand was made that the Tweedale partisans cease their demonstration. Dorsey was cut by flying glass. The decision of the judges delivered by Chief Judge Urner was as follows: "There is no denying that Miss Delisle Tweedale was brutally assaulted. The state of Maryland does not provide sufficient punishment for her assailants, even in death on the gallows. There is really one question that confronts this court: Is the prisoner at the bar the guilty person? "We also must be certain beyond the shadow of any reasonable doubt that the Negro Dorsey is guilty. We must not make the mistake of sending an innocent man to the gallows. We have gone over every bit of the evidence carefully and we cannot rid our minds of that doubt that the Negro is guilty. We therefore find him not guilty!" 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Black American soldiers dead and living cry out of that vision they fought for when this country was regime of reaction—sponsored by greed-hungry capital power seekers. It is something so repugnant to common fair plague with few exceptions the sentiment cheered ever the war is over it is time to give up high and right which were used to sustain the interest and support the struggle and get down to shamefully robbing their liberties. The attempt of any organization politically, educationally or otherwise to establish injustice is a frater of a volcano. It will eventually turn into a source least expected because the attempt to stifle crush justice and perpetuate injustice has never perished into anything but the sting of death. If peonage, disfranchisement, murdering is the hearted Anglo-Saxons to guarantee everlasting their chances would be greater if they would attempt tidal waves. The ways of the unjust shall perish but righteous will survive. 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Black American soldiers dead and living cry out for the realization of that vision they fought for when this country was threatened by a regime of reaction—sponsored by greed-hungry capitalist and merciless power seekers. It is something so repugnant to common fair play after the war we note with few exceptions the sentiment cheered everywhere that now the war is over it is time to give up high and right ideals and dreams which were used to sustain the interest and support of the masses thru the struggle and get down to shamefully robbing weaker subjects of their liberties. The attempt of any organization politically, economically, socially, educationally or otherwise to establish injustice is a futile sitting on the crater of a volcano. It will eventually turn into a revolution from a source least expected because the attempt to stifle equal opportunity, crush justice and perpetuate injustice has never permanently resulted into anything but the sting of death. 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"A man living on a farm near here came in a short time ago completely doubled up with rheumatism. I handed him a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and told him to use it freely" says C. P. Rayder, Patten Mills, N. Y. "A few days later he walked into the store as straight as a string and handed me a dollar saying, give me another of Chamberlain's Linimint; I want it in the house all the time for it cured me."—Adv. REE DAYS Starting URSDAY, MAY 5th Who's Who PANTAGES Unexcelled Vaudeville WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, APPIL 23rd Pantages Road Show No. 209 Rev. S. E. Griggs, D. D., of Memphis, Teun., a speaker and lecturer of note spoke Friday evening at the Corinthian Baptist church. The Phyllie Wheatley Art club will meet Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. Carter, 1042 Fourth street place. Rev. S. Bates and Rev. Geo. W. Robinson spent a few days this week in Kansas City on business for the western Baptist convention. Mr. Beni. Berry has returned to his home in Marshalltown after a delightful week's visit with his sister, Mrs. E. J. Smith and other relatives. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. B. H. Douglas, 803 East Twenty-second street. ?'Cinderella' the play that was to have been staged last Friday and which was postponed, due to the inclementity of the weather will be given May 29 at the Masonic hall at 8:15. A good entertainment is assured. Special feature to the style show to be staged by Mrs. J. E. Ousley will be Indian maids dressed in their native costumes who will sing some beautiful selections of their native songs. All members of the housing committee are urged to be present Monday evening at the Tenth street center of the Y. W. C. A. Business of importance. By order of Mrs. Elfo Watkins, chairman. The Sunday afternoon services at the protection home are growing in interest each Sunday. On last Sunday Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. church was in charge of the services. The service Sunday will be conducted by Rev. Claybrook of Bethel A. M. E. church. CORINTHIAN CHURCH NOTES. The services were well attended last Sunday. The pastor preached a wonderful sermon to the Welcome association. Mrs. Bell read an excellent paper on the subject "Welcome." A contest of much interest will be the "Beauty contest" under the auspices of Captain Crawford's team. The following girls will participate: Misses Naserena Rhone, Adline Eaves, Mamie Watkins and Enola Thompson. As the PANT Unexcelled WEEK STARTING SATURDAY Pantages Road Twice Daily- GEO, CHOO GAY-LITTLE Located on Fun Boulevard Between A Musical Comedy of C LITTLE NAPOLEON The Famous Motion Picture Monk LEO GREENWOOD & COMPANY in "Prediction" SNUB POLLARD COME POPULAR girls are all beautiful and your vote of ten cents will determine the winner. We call your attention to the great May festival at Corinthian church May 9-14. Come, it will do you good. The little son of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Robinson is dangerously ill at their home. The Usher association spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. M. Crawford last Monday evening. Mrs. Gus Nichols was a club guest. She gave an interesting talk and some very good suggestions to the club members. The Corinthian B. Y, P. C. held their regular monthly parent party with a surprise on their pastor, the Rev. G. W. Robinson. The young people met at the W. Y. C. A. and went in a body to the home of the pastor. They presented their honor of his 'thirty-eighth birthday and his fifth year as pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church. Rev. Robinson was pleased to know that even the young people had been inspired by his work. Miss Mary E. Wood, president, and Miss Lorain Crawford, secretary. Y, M, C, A. NOTES. Mr. E. L. Timberlite will speak at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon at 4 p. M. Timberlite is a Bible student of Drake university and is a promising young man. The men's Bible class is still moving on with splendid success. They are now studying the Life of Paul. The committee of management of the Crocker street branch will hold their regular monthly meeting Saturday night, April 23. All members requested to be present. PANTAGES. A musical comedy considered to be the master hit of the season is the headline act at the Pantages this week. "A Gay Little Cottage," by Alexander Pantages. Beautiful scenery, costumes and effects embellish this production, begun by the prk chorus of charming and vivacious banquets. The melodies are tuneful, the dances original and the costumes are without doubt the last word in designing. Leo Greenwood & Company offer "Prediction," a playlet full or numor, paths, anticipation and surprises. A story of a loving couple whose happiness came mighty near being disrupted through the machination of a fortune telling butler. Davve Jamieson follows on the bill and is too well known as a clever preformer to need much comment. He is coming this time with a new act entitled "As You Like It." S.H.Fraser Shows Des Moines, April 21-30 2 Brass Bands 2 3 Big Free Acts Each Night 3 A Wonderful Mid-way of American and European Novelties 8th & Chestnut to 9th & Center mental numbers on the piano-accordian and violin. ST. PAUL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES We had a fair attendance on the seventeenth, but there was no lack of enthusiasm. The classes of the various departments are being wonderfully built up by the co-operation of teachers and pupils. We are organizing a base ball team to represent us in the city league of Sunday schools, the schedules of which will be carried out under the auspices of the Crocker street branch of the Y. M. C. A. We hope to have a banquet for the officers and teachers in the near future. Lesson IV—Poverty and wealth, Isa. 5: 8: 10; Amos 8: 4: 7; Luke 16: 19: 25 8:10:10, Amos 8:47:4; Luke 16:19:25. Golden text—For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also, Luke 12:34. UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES Tenth and Park streets, B. F. White, pastor. The attendance at the Sunday services was not up to standard, due no doubt to the effect of Saturday's snow storm. The morning text "Ye are the Sait of the Earth." Evening theme, "The Joy of the Second Mile." The pastor's morning theme will be "Discovering Our Self." and in the evening he will speak on the subject "Making Your Life A Blessing." Everybody made welcome. The Music Lover's Forum will meet Sunday afternoon at the Community Center at 4 o'clock. The Wyatt brothers will render several selections. Community singing will be followed by a discussion on some of the leading topics of the present time. The public is invited. The Mary Church Terrell club met last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Pearl Thompson. The president of the club, Mrs. Nellie Estes and Mrs. Stella Hyde were elected delegates to the annual meeting of the Iowa Federation of Catholic clubs, which convenes at Cedar Rapids the latter part of May. Mrs. Azalia Mitchell was elected as alternate delegate. Miss Gertrude Hyde will entertain the club Monday evening. AGES Vaudeville DAY, APPIL 23rd Show No. 209 2:30 and 8:15 DS presents LE HOME On Song Avenue and Dance Place Hirls and Gowns Galore DAVEY JAMEISON Monologue & Dancing TEPPINO & TERRY Something Different DY—PATHE REVIEW R PRICES Learn the Madam C. J. Walker System of Beauty Culture and sell her 18 Superfine Preparations and a prosperous future is yours. owned preparations regularly and have forming complexion. breaking off, thin or falling out? Use Her's Wonderful Hair Grower Dept. 100 Jim C. J. Walker Co. North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. treatment sent anywhere for $1.50. HOME AN AGENT. 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BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN, Help us get into better and bigger quarters and we will give you a better and bigger Bystander. A TE STS Dota Sapa ect StasainasreeD Dy ‘The Bystander .Des Moines, Iowa. Sirs: Find enclosed $.ccccu---—for my subserip- tion to THE BYSTANDER. Nameteieta 2 oS Ad Aree MUSOATINE ITEMS. ‘The A. ME church served dinner and supper inthe Sfaceal ‘on April 15 an Sched many" of thelr white ‘friends, as well as many of thelr own taco. Mr. Williams Shain’ clnrge ofthe ltchen, assisted by Rit, 'S.Richardion and others, whose help Sav’ appreciated by. all concerned. Sirs. A THompoon was in charge of the dining toom Sih staff of Indien who gave her good. ae Hittante! ana’ ang extends fo them “hearty than and_ greetings. Sir, Daviswas in charge of the meal tic etx with his committes. ine’ services at Bethel A.M. E. church syat well attended at all four of services. Rev FH" Jackson delivered two able sermons. a Ti am Mix "Toniely, who bas been confined in her home. since her visit at her brother's Reoaide ia “Minonk, Hil, is able to be uy Shits, Rows of Onigngo aa been with, her sister over week ‘and fe expecting to return Home soon, “She has spest.a pleasant week incor elty and met many friends. We wish her's pleasant tip to-ber home.” ~ OSKALOOSA ITEMS. Sunday was somewhat of a very disagree able dayy but services were well-attended: role’ Wiliam ‘Proteer, and Baldwin di ot avtive Wednesday ‘night ae It wan date Tor thane ut wi arrive tater. "Prenidin Bag echiey and Hay. ataniey of the (A 3, chareh proached to thelr sbeence whic wag enjored. "ine luncheon given, Wednesday night wa quite, succene. A ange, crow fied th Syren” SEC 0, B, Smith ie stil] on the sick list Sits Tiasie “Adams returned Wednesda night™trom's two" weeks absence from th ote ‘The Peter sinters of Centerville, Towa, wi reitrs (0. Oskaloose Atay 30 and” give uh, Eigulcate accompanied by Mies) Startin ‘wh Billie te some of her most tovorite ree se. Si, Susan, Steward left Monday night uo beaide’at er son, Leonard Peter, wh Ht heen very it ia Gentervilie. fneBaptitt ‘Sunday schoo! ‘members a inoning fora Maypole dei! May 1, Read ‘the delertts trom Onksloors to fhe, Sun aay tehool convention are Mev. Re P.-Paln Gr? alles ‘Treanola ‘aylor, superintendent Stign Leona Palmer, secretary. ‘Silay Martin ond MIE, Lee Hicks, a cpening up a restaurant at his residence 0 North Soulerned, Quicea hit “of improvements going on f tha page of town, Sie"Neiton Boyd painted hin residence tw Sieh. "Er rtobhes, han started, some improv seq auch an alnting’ and ete Sirs "Stata Steward ih arranging for 4 ney poreh SP" oknmie Jones has purchased th Dawns property on B. avenue’ went, Posie” Ea dozen iss makings quite Not, 0 inprovementt to, thelr residence thie, shrine “Poneheou Feiaay: might at Mtr. and! Mire “Art ‘Brown's ealdence- ‘nye neeond Sunday’ in, May. the, corne stone wili be 1eld.. Bpecial services for th Say are being plenned. TuETON TERMS. . Sfeartin, nee } Mrs. Florence Martin, nee Florence Slater, ded?’ daughter of Mr. GW. Slater, Jr, fussed away af Merey hospital "Tuesday eve Bigu apa Satter a. four week's iHiness The tamerm service was held on Thursday mitraone from Bethel A. M. B. church. Rav SEQ"Gnadard offctating, sasisted by Revs Wo Willama and J: B. Easley. Tater Ment war in Springdale cemeters. ‘The flora Eittede were many and beautiful, ‘The bear Gre af the casket were Car: Culberson. Chas T "thompson: ‘LeRov Walls, Ike Rabinson Joe Robinson, and A.B, Mitchell, Lett t Hoven’ her passing are her husband “A. © Yariin to whom se wan married two month: den het father, three sinters. Mra, Heler ierson of thix city: Annabelle and Auror ree Rogelen, Gal: two brothers, Fred 0 fhe Towa university and Richard of this cit and mang frlende, Sunucribe for the Bystander. Ron esse Woods’ of atii-vankes, Wis cidted, in’ Clinton the past week. He, alle The pulpit at Bethel A. ME, church. in th Trering ‘afternoon and, evening on Sunday Te being Stewardess day special music wa Fontered at the evening service. Sire yw. Goddard ia in Davenport wher snot having evansellstic: meetings. Sart, William Henderson is reported as be ingyen the ick ee oP grantee helpers. will give a, supper 9 Stonlay evenings April 25 at bethel A. church. e ‘The Twentieth Century and Tows Socia cayhe’ held “theig Apsil meeting af the Norn Or Sr and Mrs. Henry Henderson on Mon Sag revonine April 31 on Tenth avente, Strand Mrs) Carl Culberson are nov cost ty Tafated in thelr recently puzchased. Nom on Elgnth avenue. Se a ea dae bee iacting,s revival at the, St Pant ROM, Breharcke ia Osceoia the past, te Fant A Me, Een teas home over, Sunday int returned Aondnge to {Osceola where the Bae fete ead racrdns wight with | cendeffal anecene, Our thiva ouarterly meet ing 'Wat’ yelg"at’ Osceola. Wednesday” mzht TE “Rarel 4a “hack “to. the old. Iandmark cain, ihe sphriteal vend soancial reper “Reve ones while in Oxceala anent Fridas io Chariton loaking after the church property BPE. Hacker. also seas with the Sitter, Hew Hicker left for": Aliia, Towa. Hie ones returned ¢9. Osceola, Towa. Ste Daan et Ren Gale Town: Sirk, tt ones and mother ‘were in the city, Wednew day’ on unlness. ‘Indigestion and Constipation. «Prior to using -Chamberlain’s Tab- ‘Jets, I suffered dreadfully from indegis- ‘ion. Nothing I ate agreed with me and “lost flesh and ran down in health. “Chamberlein’s Tablets strengthened my “digestion and cured me of | constina- tion’? saiten Mra, George Stroup, Sol RYN! i mien, Mechs fb © SPF rie Read to Havviness. ¢ You moat keep well if you ‘wish to appy, “When constipated take one tegen Se careaertath a Tablets, Se Nw ey/7 > NW e V) UA: \ ey ey eA Lao WS’ } U5 P a Ah 7, 7 ae =i pte i 1S Nile Queen Preparations “FOR HAIR and SKIN” sy St. Jacob's A. M. E. has elected the fol- lowing delegate to" the, acic. gn erence Win Geo. tones, Mite Missionary: Evangelist Lillie A." Porter Jones, Sunday gchool; Miss Francia Raney, alternate; Ales Alice Jones. ‘Gur regular services ‘were held. Suodey Pronching! morning, and. evening: ‘Ae, and Dire. dehnaon and brother of the new ingen Hotel spent» few aye in Omah fant week, "The Mite Missionary society met, in re lar tension Twerday afternoon ‘with Mfrs, Jes Me ‘King, After the business uneh "wa served Wy the hosters. Tike Baptiat church’ hat called @ pastor i the person of Rev, Walter Braun. Ty'vow have news for the Hyitander pnon ell 1347, "We Wil te! vars, laa to yecetva Let's heip make the Bystanders good pape! Uytreadine it and give the agent the news airs, Robert Franklin, wie hax, been very sick ie somewhat better at thie writing. Qin Hed Lane, who hat been outs of th city “viniting Der’ Moines, and Omaha, ‘re firmed “Nome and han gone back to work sein. LW. Williams, after completing his sn nual visit to. all hie. lodger throughout th Slate, returned home until'the grand. lodge EXEMT for her home in Des Moines stopping I Fairold” gutil the following afternoon. Mir, and Mra. Bert Bramble nave. gone t. Oskatogna. Towa, to, remain. awhile. ‘Mine "“Oriando ‘Perkins was in the city viatt ing relatives and friend fur. Fred. Price of Burlington was a 3Mt Pleasant ‘cinitor tate Sunday, ‘he ‘Ladies Minsionary society of the Sec ond Baptint charch met with Airs, John Shep era inst Monday evening. "Fhe Mothers’ Council tet with Mra. Myrtl Reed tant Wednesday. with their. president Bits: Lulu Hendy presiding. A very’ pleasan frye was erent Mr"and Ars, co, Brown of Faigheld wor guests of Sir. Brown's "mother, ates. Heh The W. MM. 8. of A. 3f, B. church, me in thelr Foguler ‘monthly ‘meeting ast Thurs day: at the home of Svs, Eugene Patterson ‘Ailorbnunenn wan teannacted» pleasant #0 Stine Bertha Caron assisted Ly some of he Sunday school friends gave m social im th Basement of ‘the Second Baptit church Tas Friday might, Tt was successful. | Scorerre eastern | The Sioux City Damen held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary" Ward ee ttt 7. tee mints talks on cht Tent Cobles Wate given and enero. uote: Tim, Othe secish Mou ue given op tot ping ing five hundred, after which @ light luncheon So Miting at home of Mrt, Bryant with ae Wane ket hawtens pal MT, PLEASANT NEWS. Ree, Wee ERAGON ctridge and Fairfield last Saturday on business, Hoel’ Witham Reeser one oF the race’ resis Sen he ean tlre id nanan LAINE On atc at chuten” Me, “Healey we eee Te nie erates decrebary Set WHR’, lo toe ade a fas bli Yat aha lo ates wtebpea’ with St and Mim. lay Ree Pscet ates, Sle the iy organized an eatini Right Lene’ naming af yt connice Haan Reet Henan thnlean, oc "Lancls BSC: Hdetton Me Oly" Hel nd Sir. "Johi 82ers of Bien fle, cab see ap ape and’ Retlon ‘sate a st Sona £23. AUTON On tier atanite success Fealzing ahent'se, See enzo Alexander as, returned trom Glechnay crate eae alta ke gra Gaya Narsitee, Stee etangas eler ae tered. "Stes Alexanaee hee’ ayespathy oe Se ree ueneer as Lona Sree eee nee heater ia atgnmouth lant wea Bre" Womgualt"Williams was elected dete gaieite the"Sunday sctonl contestfones witch Fate eas Oukatgona and Withass, Greensp searereted atternates "ie Susy Bee cle met with tes, Willan Withee tae Sanday ailernoons” very Mee tine wan apent ene, WAR AE PAE guy wns ohacevad Bt ‘THE BYSTANDER, DES. MOINES. IOWA SSS as Monn arp BETTER BXHIBITI ONS AND ATTRACTIONS 2 ‘The tendency of medical science is toward .preventative measures, It is easier and better to prevent than to cure. Pneumonia, one of the most dan- gerous diseases that medical men have to contend with, often follows a cold or attack of the grip. The cold pre- pares the system for the reception ‘and development of the pneumonia germ. ‘The longer the cold hangs on, the great: er the danger. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as soon as the first in- dication of a cold appears so as to get rid of it with the least possible delay. It is folly to risk an attack of pnew- monia when this remedy may be ob- ‘tained form teite.— aac’ Franer’s wonder society circus show fcomprises an equine exhibition of pedi- greed and valuable stock; menage and trick horses, high school Arabian posing stock in tableaux and pedestal acta; acrobats, aeriel acts supreme, comedy ‘mules and fumny clowns, An extremely Sina tracts, Ney Bros, Alabama Troubordor min. strels includes only genuine colored tal- -ent, all well known musical comedians and harmonists, with the original ‘Dark Town Chorus?’ jazz orchestra and brass band. Des Moines’ own jazz troupe. The athletic arena under personal di- rection of Denver Kid Curly, offers akilled wrestlers and expert boxers in friendly contests for #ipremacy, also meeting any local celebrities for fun or ‘Fraser’s concert band and the Ala- ‘ama jazz band will supply the music on the show grounds, and a special downtown concert at noon each day. This attraction will be presented un- der the actpieee, of Lincoln Post No. 126 American Negi at Bight and Cher Sub Or tee new Wateeayan waa Tage starting Bharsday pel Basile Share prescklag two strong sermons ota ateg at Per Mics, Hubbard Ge the president of the Bishor Mra. ‘Woods of Burlington, lows was here to visit her ntece, Mra. Hazel Allen, whol Very sick. Mrs. Hiazel ten stilt remains very low. Mrs. B. F, Hubbard was in Stl, Ploasnat Monday and ‘Tuenday of tant, week to attend the betanr given by’ the Bishop Allen, elub. ‘rhe Woman" Minslonary. society wifl meet Wednesday st 2:80 with Mrs, Gibbs. ‘The eotingn are, both) spinitual and. Anancia "Mr. Hicks of Centerville, Town was th gugrt of Min niece, Sire, Rachel "Hirner’ Sun ‘Sirs, Ha Gibbs and Mrs, Ht. Stewart wer ‘Mt. Pleasant visitore last week. f Pap psscmceraemingernmmorll Mr. and Mrs. Oharies Lewis of Des moines wre now residing at the home of Mr Hinma Black. Mea. Cewis assisting ‘at th parlor of airs, N. Ly Biack: ‘Mr. Tunis Barneit is now rooming at th homo of Mz’ and Mrs, Lewin Wallace, The A. M.'i. Sunday school han change theirs nour from 9780's. “m. to 2:80" in th ‘Mrs.°Honry Campbell attended the golde wedding anniversary of Mrc'and Mrs, Stor fon in Rock Island, My daatise Mario" Whaley’ has been ill for w fer lax tre, Mary Motte ts visiting in Chicag with hor sone and Thdianapolis, Ind., with he Wnnahtes, Aire Shedvieke Stevens, ‘the A: ME, Sunday seliool hue decided t have a mother day program for mothers day ——" ~<t-* BSC G Mero 4. sgn yun FW eecaeesssti, Seton ANNA q i f wobUBERLazrs | HR ae |) | PAIN-BALM) i § A LINIMENT § HT Q For Externat Use Only. ff Hea 8 gs & Pe REEUMATISM | ie fH weunuGasouTin HIINTRH|f LAME BACK, LUMBAGO, # He h -»GoUuT,— § tt ra f] Sprains Srellings and Lancaesy, 4 Cubans ast teams, Ris) SORE THROAT, § ik thi 4 oEADACHE, e WWE “reoreacien, | Se BACKACHE, HII) Sorenese of the § Ag Muscies BAGH rasrancn omer Ee ni Chamberlain Hedicizg On, re | remomessiowA,usGea. f Be le [SMALL size "| ‘Praventaticn iinlicine OLD EAST INDIAN , a 1413 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE ss THE OLD EAST INDIAN HAIR © POMADES are the only ones for you, G4 you ean always depend on them. The ae oldest pomade that is on the market a (2 today. Others have bloomed and nee faded like a flower, but the Old East y Indian Hair Pomades are here doing Peo hon their groat work, Many women have 5 Bah been benefitted by them all over the Wr country, everywhere it is an East In- ras / dian Hair Pomade, 25¢ at all Drug eh Stores and Beauty Parlors. Our ton- ies are wonderful hair growers, take : BN no hair out, restores gray hair to the fi yer ~ original color, grows it on the sides va 3 75e, at all Draggists, Our Shampoos (abit Ne are wonderful for tetter, Exeema and eat, \ 3 Dandruff, a line sealp cleanser, 25¢, 5 } fat all Druggists. Don’t accept any ee: substitutes for any of these articles, * j fi ‘These articles by mail $1.25, Send Bs NS Hh AD y all orders 1413 PENNA AVE. BAL- a Re Hs) io) TIMORE, MD. Yn, Madison 2373-3. ETB Vivian L. Jones, Funeral Director oe Calls answered promptly day or night. c Telephones Office—Walnut 2767. Residence—Walnut 4964. 1208 CENTER STREET. 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Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray ‘Hair to § ; its Natural Color, Can be used with Hot Iron for § Straightening. ’ ‘ Price Sent by Mail, 50c; 10e Extra for Postage | 4 '_ 8. D. LYONS ‘ | art Pea ee aoe : hE oe 816 N. Central Dept. B. § : oa * delling. "92.00 | Bo S ba higd Se eee er la ‘Oklahoma City; Okla. 4 pram $06 & eal sngpgenent of Oe jure, excitement snd thrills, for the coming of 8-H. Fraser shows to Des Moines and Iowa’s principal cities this ‘pring and sommer will lve the secke ‘of outdoor amusement much anticipated doy, as this soason’s program covers al ‘that is worthwhile and praiseworthy in Both novelty and interesting entertain ment, ‘The long bright special show train 4¢ amply loaded with. all that i essential and necessary for the enjoy ment of the populace. All visitors,to Sam Fraser’s popular ‘Show ground will be astonished and de fighted ‘with ‘the new tented theatres surrounding the immense midway plea: Sure zone, S It is likely no where else can be seen ‘a9 creditable am entertainment as Sam Fraser’s Carnival of Nico, for this ex: hibition is a reproduction of the Mard Gras of southern France. This exclusive Fraser foature attrac jtion offers scenes and novelties of th gala days of the old world. “Complete Combination Rime “Courke Given in aot ist Halr Dressing and @ ame, «Beauty Culture “be oat Enough bn sie ae sessaPeamehcits ae iin your ney Backs CEE pg koarn io be 0 Hale om a resser, Scalp anc | MIB SEN spose 1 teach you how either by mail yospiplomes sre givens Mme. I. M. SUMMERS | Ten years’ experienced graduate Specialist ‘Write me. P. ©. Box 35 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE or Constipation Mr. L. H. 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