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From Iowa University To Mississippi H. L. JOHNSON TO SPEAK HERE FOR THE BAD YOU DO READ OTHER PAPERS FOR THE GOOD YOU DO READ THE BYSTANDER VOL. XXVIII. NO. 18. H. L. J. FROM IOWA TO M. AT BRAXTON, MISSISSIPPI by Laenas G. Weld, B. S. '99, M. S. '02 (The late former head of mathematics The writer was recently sitting at the lunch counter in an Iowa railway junction when he was greeted by a German cab driver formerly living in Iowa City, "Just getting home from the South?" he inquired. "I read in the paper that you visited Laurence Jones's school. I knew him when he was night clerk in the O'Reilly Hotel at Iowa City, working his way through the State University. He used to put in most of his spare time studying and whenever I was hanging around waiting for the night trains he would practise his German on me. He was a 'live one' all right. I always knew that colored boy would show up somewhere." The cab driver was right. Jones has shown up "somewhere." He has taken hold upon about the most difficult proposition that confronts the American people—the industrial, moral and intellectual emancipation of the Negro. He has looked forward to this work ever since he was a student in the Marshall-town High School. He studied the Negro problem thoroughly in connection with his course in the University with the purpose of devoting himself to its solution. Only three years ago, after taking his degree, Jones went with his purpose immediately to Braxton, Mississippi, in the very heart of the "black belt." His capita for starting the Piney Woods Industrial Institute was $1.65. He met Edward Nelson Taylor, an ex-slave who had acquired property and who had been vaguely longing to do something for the uplift of his people. It was Taylor who furnished the original endowment for the institution—forty acres of land and fifty dollars in money! On the land was an old log cabin used as a sheep shed. Jones "chinked up" the cabin, put in a floor, built a stick chimney and fire place at one end and opened school. Negroes from the surrounding country sent in their contributions in the form of live stock, tools and implements. Of pupils there were more than could be cared for, but quarters were soon provided in Taylor Hall. This is a school building with five rooms, erected by the students themselves, the first lumber being purchased with the money donated by Mr. Taylor and the remainder contributed by the owners of a near-by saw mill. A barn, a poultry house, a carpenter shop, a blacksmith shop and a laundry were successively added, all built by the students with such materials as they were able to secure. Their crowning achievement, thus far, is Braxton Hall, only recently occupied. This is a women's dormitory and furnishes accommodations, such as they are, for thirty or forty girls. The lumber for this was furnished by Mr. W. P. Mangum, a banker, and other citizens of Braxton, all of whom seem to have the greatest sympathy with the school and its purposes. Jones is taking his people as he finds them and is teaching them how to help themselves, with the resources which they have, to rise to a higher standard of living. It is a country life school. Colored boys are taught to farm with such implements as they have or can afford to get, to cut timber and to make the best use of it, to plant fruit trees and protect them from the usual pests, to raise better stock and to care for it properly, to repair old houses and build new ones, to use whitewash if not paint and along with all this, to read, write and "cipher." The Negro girl learns how to prepare wholesome food with the crude facilities of the "piney woods" cabin and from the limited materials at hand; how to make the simple garments needed by herself and her prospective family from such goods as she can buy with the proceeds of poultry yard, dairy and garden; how to set her table make beds, dress her own and her children's hair in a civilized manner and how to keep her home generally neat and clean and to make it attractive. The laundry has no equipment of stationary wash tubs, steam drying presses and electric irons, not even a clothes wringer. These things are comparatively unknown in the backwoods Negro cabin. There are tubs, wash boards made in their own carpenter shop, and plain flat irons, heated "end up" before the open fire. The out door tripod kettle takes the place of the copper clothes boiler and they are taught to make a good enough sort of soap in the same kettle, using lye leached from the ashes of the fire-place. One of the most useful features of their enterprise is the "extension work," which they have undertaken as though oblivious of their own poverty. The regular district schools provided for the Negroes offer nothing in the way of practical training and the teachers of the Piney Woods Institute go out among their people with worldly but apparent welcome gospel of right living. Corn raising contests, poultry exhibits, and an annual farmers' short course" in agriculture have been organized. Eight hundred colored "farm folk" gathered at the Institute recently to listen to a series of practical lectures on agriculture. The county allows the school $360 per year in recognition of its extension work, this being placed nominally in charge of the county superintendent in order to legalize the appropriation. The only other sources of income are the proceeds from the little farm and such private donations as they are able to secure from interested friends. Accounts are kept in perfect order and the bank of Braxton receives and disburses all funds. The writer believes thoroughly in Jones and in his idea that the best thing that can be done for the Negro is to teach him how to live comfortably and happily in the country which he now inhabits. The white people in Braxton believe in the school and are giving of their own resources to help it along. It is the type of school which is needed in every county in the "black belt," but it will be long before the need can be supplied. White men cannot handle the situation and there are few Negroes like Jones—who are willing to devote their talents to the work and who have the talents necessary to its success. There are at Piney Woods Institute no shops or laboratories or other equipment that are not, from the standpoint of the university man, pitifully inadequate; but there are to be found there a deftness and a strength of purpose, an adaptation of simple means to practical ends, an enthusiasm on the part of students and teachers, and a certainty of reasonable success in their work, which even the most favored of our colleges and technical schools could effort to sacrifice much to secure. Judge Laurence De Graff addressed the Crocker street branch Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon. A large audience was in attendance. NOTICE TO OUR ADVERTISEERS AND SUBSCRIBERS. It is very important that you see that all communications are addressed directly to the Bystander Publishing Co. All checks and money orders made payable to the Bystander Publishing Co. will protect you as well as us. Do not pay those that represent us who cannot show credentials of authority. Demand a receipt for all money paid to agents. Address The Bystander Publishing Company, Chemical Building, Des Moines, Iowa. DES MOINES, IOWA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1921. Doings of the Elks of Iowa Helo! Bill That's All THE ELKS SAID AMONG THEM SELVE, SUPPOSE NOBODY CARED FOR THE UNFORTUNATE KID- DIES, WHAT KIND OF CHRIST- MAS WOULD THEY HAVE? THERE IS SOMEBODY THAT CARES The Elks are preparing to take care all deserving kiddies, those that are not fortunate to have what they would like for Christmas. Arrangements has been made for a big Christmas tree given by the Elks at Community Center, Thirteenth and Crocker streets Monday, Dec. 26. Do you know some kiddies that are deserving and appreciative to have the Elks give them a treat. Help them this month by sending in the application blanks below. Be sure that you address your letter direct to the Elks Christmas Editor Bystander Publishing Company, 201 Seventh street, Des Moines, Iowa. (Sign your name.) To the Elks Christmas Editor: These are the names of kiddies that are unfortunate and they will appreciate your treat Christmas, Dec. 26. Name ... Address...... Name ... Address...... Name ... Address...... Very truly, Signed. John Hale, 1416 East Eighteenth street died at the Samaritan hospital Tuesday from the effects of two of the five shots fired at him by his wife, Hattie Witnesses say that Hale terrified his wife with threats and attacked her with a razor Monday night. Mrs. Hale has a good reputation and is a member of an east side church. WHITE MAN LYNCHED IN TEXAS Waco, Texas, Dec. 13.—After a most brutal assault upon a 7-year-old girl, "Curly" Mackey, a white man, was taken from jail here and hanged by a mob. Hackney colly asserted "that it's no use to argue" and practically confessed his guilt. WILBERY ORIGINAL RECEIVES DOUBLE STROKE Dr. Thomas H. Jackson, Noted Scholar, Theologian and Instructor Passes Away. Shotter Hall, oldest of the buildings of famous school burns. of Iahousa's. Following closely upon the news of the passing of Dr. Jackson comes word of the destruction by fire of Shorter Hall, this marking the passing of the oldest building and the oldest graduate from that institution and the oldest colored college graduate in the United Dr. Jackson and the late Bishop Shaffer helped to erect Shorter Hall. He also taught Bishops Lee, Salter, Jones and Hurst. At the time of his death he occupied the chair in Homiletics a Wilberforce. ```markdown ``` EXPRESSSES APPRECIATION In a letter addressed to Master Edward Griffin, Chief of Police Roscoe Saunders commended the work of the eight colored lads ranging from 13 to 15 years of age whose daring chase led to the capture of two of the desperate daylight bandits who have terrorized Des Moines for the past month; the letter is as follows: Mr. Edw. H. Griffin, Des Moines, Iowa. My dear sir: It is a pleasure to me to advise you that I have received information to the effect that you were one of the boys who helped run down the two men who robbed the Reliable Rug Company pay roll. It is another evidence that the police department is always dependent upon outside help to assist them in being successful. We are very appreciative of your work and it would be pleasing to me to have you advise the other boys who were with you, because I do not know their names. Sometimes when your father is not busy, we will be pleased to have you, your father and the other boys come down, when we will show you through the building. Very cordially yours, R. C. SAUDERS, Chief of Police. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON NERE JANI HERE JANUARY 2 Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson of Attlanta, Ga., national republican committeeman from Georgia, recorder of deeds under the administration of president, was nominated for the same position by President Harding, will deliver the emancipation address for the Des Moines Branch N. A. C. P. on Jan. 2, 1922 at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Colonel Johnson is a splendid orator and has been a leading figure in political and fraternal circles for many years. His coming to the city will mark the beginning of a drive for more members in the Des Moines branch. Colonel is greatly indebted to Congressman C. C. Dowell for securing the services of Col. Johnson. SEVERAL INJURED IN MEAT STRIKE Violence Reported in Chicago, Fort Worth, Tex., and South St. Paul. MINNESOTA TROOPS ON DUTY Five Companies of Militia Patrol Packing Plant District in St. Paul —Picketing Barred in Kansas City, Kan. Chicago, Dec. 8.—Increased tension and isolated first fights and sluggages marked the third day of the strike of packing house employees at the Union stockyards. In other cities, notably South St. Paul, Minn., the disturbances were more serious. Two men were shot at Fort Worth, Tex., and seriously wounded in a disorder growing out of the strike. In the Minnesota city national guardsmen were assigned to patrol the packing house zone. Conflicting statements as to the strength of the strike again features the Chicago situation. Dennis Lane, secretary treasurer of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher workmen, claimed 15,000 men are out. Many Men Reinstated. Swift & Co. admitted that a few more men had joined the strikers, but Armour & Co.'s plant was reported to be reinstating workmen where it was found that they quit through intimidation. Stanley Rytha of 1624 West Thirty-eighth street, was shot and wounded last night in a disturbance at Thirty-ninth and Paulina streets, Miss Augusta Wilkle, twenty-eight, and her sixty-year-old father, William Wilkle, were attacked as they left the Armour Shut up! Think! Work Produce! PRICE FIVE CENTS ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` DREXEL, JR., HURT IN CRASH At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People last evening arrangements were perfected for the bringing to Des Moines as the principal speaker at the emancipation meeting on January 2, Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., Negro member of the National Republican Central Committee. Leg Broken In Collision Between Motorcycle and Trolley Car In New York. New York, Dec. 8.—John R. Drexel Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Drexel of New York and Philadelphia, is in Memorial hospital, Staten island, suffering from a compound fracture of the right leg. The injury was received in a collision between his motorcycle and a trolley car. His leg also was badly crushed. Two weeks before his marriage in April, 1918, Mr.Drexel broke the same leg now injured when his horse fell with him whitr riding over his ranch in Montana. He insisted on coming East for the wedding on the date set, although he was obliged to use crutches at the ceremony. Mr. Johnson in addition to being a prominent attorney, is unquestionably the most conspicuous Negro in American political circles today, being the only member of his race ever honored by membership on the National Republican Central Committee and being at the present time President Harding's nominee for the office of recorder of deeds, which position he filled with credit during the last four years of President Taft's administration. He is therefore the official spokesman of the fifteen million Negro citizens of this country in all matters political. Every Negro in Iowa should hear him. The exact place for the nolding of the meeting will be announced later. An epigrammatist says a classical education is for conversation and the other kind for use—Pittsburgh Die match. MODERN DAY MIRACLES (Told In Eight Sketches) BY JOHN RAYMOND No. IV THE ALCHEMIST'S DREAM nature of the an- cals, and either heat bring story of the or cool as the case search for the may be, and we get uld transform all a host of other com- rief gold, and the pounds described or the elixir, which as interme diates to the aged and Although some of ills. The alche- dlar to garret and many of the in- had an elemental intermediates are industry and vaguely us useful as such, be made to per- begins with the chemical treat- early seventeenth inter- diates. With many DYE WORKS FOR PEACE OR WAR Through the literature of the ancients runs the absorbing story of the alchemist's patient search for the touchstone which would transform all base metals into pure gold, and the never-ending quest for the elixir, which would restore youth to the aged and would cure all human ills. The alchemist, driven from cellar to garret and often put to death, had an elemental knowledge of chemistry and vaguely dreamed that it could be made to perform wonders. It was Ben Jonson's alchemist, Subtle, back in the early seventeenth century who planned "to change all that is in my house to gold, and early in the morning to send to all the plumbers and powerters and buy their and lead up; and to Lothbury for all the copper." And more than that, by means of this magic elixir, in eight and twenty days he planned to transform an old man of four score into a prattling child. of these intermediates, one line of treatment will produce drugs, another high explosives, another poison gases, still other perfumes, food flavors and photographic materials. Some have varying peace and war time uses with out further treatment. It should be noted that some of these crudes require as many as fifteen manipulations to produce a given compound and in each manipulation a by-product is produced which again must be made into something useful in order to avoid waste. Certainly, chemistry has not succeeded in performing these marvels. The philosopher's stone still is an unknown quantity to science, buried, perhaps, with the pot of gold at the rainbow's end, and the elixir of youth is as deeply hidden as on that far-off day when De Soto set forth so bravely from Spain to find it in the new world. But chemistry has accomplished wonders by the utilization of coal tar by products which contribute to every phase of our daily life. Take the fairy glass of the chemist and look in to this rather uninteresting substance—coal. It is because of this treatment and retreatment of coal, crudes and intermediates that it is so easy to convert dye plant into a factory for the production of high explosives or poisonous gases almost over night. Germany was indeed farsighted back in 1859, when she took control of Perkin's discovery and began the development of organic dye industry that she might never be without the crudes and intermediates so essential to success in war or peace. We put a kettle of it over a fire and we see leaving at various times what the chemist calls the Crudes-henone, toluene, xylene, naphthalene, phenol, anthracene, carboxylic acid, etc. are the most important. Some are clear liquids, some are Germany developed the synthetic dye industry, just as she developed other industries, to create employment and wealth for her millions. But through these developments she learned the value of the chemistry, of chemicals, and of chemists themselves. She realized early how dependent her peace development was on chemistry and she soon saw the value of chemical industries to war. Germany saw that the manufacture of dyes required much chemical research and also that dye making made use of the waste products from the coke ovens, themselves a necessity to her iron and steel industry. She saw its value in the production of explosives, gases and fertilizers for her fields. This foresight gave Germany a forty year start on the United States, and the rest of the world. liquids, some are beautiful crystals but all are brought out of the thick coal tar by the magician's wand, which is simply fractional distillation; that is, catching and condensing the vapors given off at various temperatures. TAROT Now, what of the crudes? Add nitric acid, or any one of hundreds of chemi- SSSSEOSESSSE SED) eee eee ee eee eee leeeeeeee essere A eee ne ee DS : a Rmdaditorial sectiot Sse eee eee eee ieee SSS SSS SSS ss PSS sees SSS SSS NMSSSSSSSNSS— é UNION CONGREGATIONAL Chiropody Office THE BYSTANDER| RHEUMATIC ACHES oe a tun | ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR ia thursday by mmo Bystander Publishing Company, Dee Moines QUICKLY RELIEVED: qyfeath and Park strect, Rev. 3. F. Select Practice. _ PIZARO jexa Office in Chemicsl Building, Corner of Seventh snd Mulberry streats. rien exons Poeamaats | METS RePne, to *00 every resident Beauty Parlor and Bath House in ONTOn, Phone Walnut 800. aches quily rehewl dibyanap- |Dec. 18 and friends and the public are Oounsetion. e *LIQUID® e Liniment. ¢ cordially invited. At 11 a, : Late-ed nt the ost Office of Des Moines, Iows, as Seoond Class matter, | For forty years, {olks all over the The poston seal give his Christmas mes ‘A@ézens, Mra. M. Btowart, 623 U. B PUT IRON IN YOURBLOOD es a San Seta Dita Gonded ine” |gesd 'geaae Bhai tows, Bane MN ee ee CHAS. M. SHEDD..........---------Secretary and Treasurer satis Coen 6 aus and actions Re etO oo tac bis theme: will Bar| Te fs, ni meeaanehn tives ae oa eee penetrates ence caine, ‘eetarted Bat Did Not Continue.” |——e "At Your Drugeista, fo any part of the United States one yea, postage paid —______#1.50 eerste ee 10.05, | Citisimes peoram and tree will be | Nelson's New and Old Book Store: PEO mension fhe po SI % decided Sunday. All members of th pis Mons GRATES: Keep Sloan's Kandy for neuralgia, | school are ursed to be present Our | Books On everything and subject, st Des Melee, Tous ‘ADVEETISIN eciatica, Jame back, stiff joints, P Display, ak || Seecken) tran na penions 3). | 30), Us always open for the names of |kat? peice and Joes, Reading Qotices, per line 10] At all druggists —35c, 70c, $1. any, young or old, who are not con- ————— Contract rates given upom applications, + 70c, $1 os ected with a Sunday school ese: 223 Fourth Street West, fn Advertisements paid for in advance. where, : a 2 =e a ae Sloa Gece orc Cries Je | Foe meer ent 2 CATARAR BYEE S ; sans pee Pee Oe ear oe | Ye acacia ac iaaioce: Tavs: inimen Med the ladles aprard Gf $5000. The| Potee BLADDER Weekly news letters must be received uot ?ater than Tuesday of each ladies who worked zealously for. more Colored Hotel VT TD4 Vie eae re 3 ueedsy of o0c| Sr——memmmmemmtede | iian a month in preparation forthe} COLOYEG FAOCEL fF 22s Sree fun) ee eee Vivian L. Jones, Funeral Director Cafls answered promptly day or night. Tole hanes Office—Walnut 2767. Residenee—Walnut 4964. 3208 CENTER STREET. LET THERE BE LIGHT. After the Creator bad spoken the heaven and the earth into existence he said, ‘sLet There be Light.” With Tight came ‘understanding between all creatures thereafter created. Darkness is vivid of form and is a great impediment to the progress of the human race. The light that God ere- ated caused man to see form and dis tinguish objects but there is another light that gives man a better under: standing about the things he sees. That Tight caused man to develope and be- ‘come a great service to his fellowmen. God ereated that Jight and placed into man’s brain and men called it reason. Now the brightness of this light de- pends upon man’s training, and this training is called education. Without this training the light burns low and man’s progress is slow. ‘$ man who travels through this world with a dim light is dangerous and is constantly in danger. He is fault of suspicion and lacks confidenee He often mistakes his friend for a for andslays him without a just cause. He js unsble to judge hi sspeed and he can't tell whether he is traveling ir fs straight line or a circle. What ap pears to be uphill to bim may be bh road to success 2nd because of the dimmers of his light he dispairs anc gives up. In many instances he be ¢omes a stumbling block nd retar: ‘the progress of those whose lights bay een brightened by means of educa tion. Let us have’ more education anc thereby bring into this world brighte light and better understanding. Ht oe) alee rey Hi A large and attentive audience lis- tened to the address of Mr. E, C. Rob-|; inson, secretary of Crocker street branch of Y. M. C. A. Sunday evening |’ at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Mr. Hobinson made a zeport of the nationzi | conference of ‘‘¥”’ workers held at Cincinnati, O- ‘The fact was brought out that if the Negroes of Des Moines want fo take advantage of the $25,000 offer for Ne- gro Y. M. C. A. building in this city it is time for them to get busy before death overtakes the men and closes the offer. Mr. Robinson stated that Mr. Julius Rosinwald was one of the speak- ers at the conference and renewed his offer of $25,000 to any city desiring to build a Negro ¥. M. C. A. building. This offer only lives while Mr. Rosen- wald lives. Rev. W. H. Griffin, pastor of St. Paui A. M.-E. church and Dr. W. iH, Lowery, chairman of the committee of | management of the Y. M. C, A. made: short talks, Dr. Lowery laid speeral stress upon the value of the present lo- cation and urged the people to make a special effort to purehase the location and take steps to qualify for the $25,000 offer for the erection of a new $500,000 IN CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB The Towa Loan & Trust Company’ Bank, Des Moines, through its Christ- ‘mas Savings Club’ will distribute near- ly one-half million dollars to over twelve thousand six bundred members. ‘This would be equal to a check to one in every ten citizens of Des Moines. ‘Thousands have learned the value of systematic savings through the Christ- mas Savings Club idea as adopted by the Towa Loan & Trust Company Bank, aul the growth of the elub from a membership of five hundred in 1916 to over twelve thousand this year, be- sneaks well for this bank the old say- ing.”” "If a man can preach a better ser- mon, write 2 better book, or build a Letter monse trap than his neighbor, the world will make a beaten pathway th his door.” x ‘The club operated by the Iowa loan & Teust Company Bank ie ainoug the Jarge clubs in the Usited States, being several thousand larger than the larg- cst club in Chieago. The larger clubs fr the country are in Detroit with a membership of 35,000 and 22,000, a clah of 20,000 at Pittsburg, and a clut of 23,000 at Epuisville. These arc. the enly elubs knewn to be larger than the Des Moines elub. ‘The bank anticipates a larger mem: hership for the 1922 elub now forming as each year has added to the growth of the membership roll. ‘‘uilding. TENTH STREET CENTEE Y.W.C.A. At the regular monthly meeting of the Sunset Corps of the Girl Reserves, Miss Griffith, one of the Girls Work seeretaries of the centrdl association, introduced the new initiation ceremony. The girls played baseball while prep- rations were made for the initiation ceremony. ‘Tie initiation service was one of the most impressive ceremonies of the lyear. About twenty-five girls pledged themselves to follow Girl Reserve ideals of health, knowledge, service and spir- it. The beauty and solemnity of the vows brought new meaning to the code and purpose. After the ceremony there was a ehar- aeteristie Girl Reserve sing. Light re- freshments were served before the final Ne Run Along Home.’’ ‘Last Sunday, Dec. 11 Mra John Mayweather iad charge of the pro- gram for the vesper hour, She always brings a splendid program. Mrs, Dan- jels led in a devotional, emphasiizng the life of Paul. Beautiful vocal selee- tions were rendered by the following persons: Misses Mary Woods, Myrtle Brown (aecompanied by her sister), land Helen Hudson. The speaker of ithe evening was the Chief of Police | Mr .Saunders, who brought us a mes- |sage that was worth while, and full of information that we need to know about our city. Dee, 18 we invite all who can come to be present at the sing. Vesper 4:3( to 5:30. : ¥.W.0. A ‘The membership drive of the Tenth street center Y. W. C. A. that was Taunehed on Dee. 4 will close on Mon- day evening Dee. 19, at which time those who are soliciting members are expected to make their full report "These new members are to be the guests of the membership committee who are in charge of the drive. Every member of the center is expected to ealll during the evening between 8 and 10 o’elock and weleome these new members into our organization. ‘This will begin the holiday social ac tiyities therefore a splendd time is an- ticipated. Ee, @ % &. ; 7 A ge Ne * Das u cy ME ER Te Sues ad § & How TO INVEST IT 3 i 10,860 i : Members are deciding & this question this ¢ month. Nearly 3 $400,000.00 § being distributed now 3 Don't Envy | One who receives A! Christmas Check. f Y save money yourself—save { R py a system—our club plan : i makes it easy. t g JOIN | § THE CHRISTMAS : SAVINGS CLUB § lowaloanacTrustGo. f -BANK— g Hippee Bldg. 4 1 ste CAO OPE ‘THE RYSTANDER. DES MOINES, IOWA Tenth and Park street, Rev. B. F. White, pastor. ‘We are hoping to see every resident member of Union present Sunday, Dee, 18 and friends and the public are most cordially invited. At 11 a, m. ‘the pastor will give his Christmas mes: sage. Subject, “The Crowded Inv.’? At 7:30 p, m, bis theme will be: “Started But Did Not Continue.” The date for the church school’s Christmas program and tree will be decided Sunday. All members of the Sehool are urged to be preseni. Our rol lis always open for the names of any, young or old, who are not con- nected with a Sunday school else- where. The bazaar given by the Union Mis- sionary society, Dec. 13 was a brilliant success from every viewpoint and net- ted the ladies upward of $50.00, The ladies who worked ‘zealously for more than a month in preparation for the affair felt when it was all over that their efforts had not been put forth without reward. The pastor congratu- lates and thanixs this splendid organi- zation for the ne work it has done dur- ing the year. But listen, the ladies have already begun the preparation of ite program for 1922 and i is, going to feature some big things, The so- ciety will meet with Mrs. F. P. Jobn- son, 926 West Twelfth street Wednes- day, Dec, 21 at 2 p. m. “I am waiting to be milked,” a Molly Cow. “So am I,” sald Milly Cow. “And the same is true of me,” said Maggie Cow. These three cows were sitting-by a brook which ran through 2. lovely meadow. ‘There were a number of other cows belonging to the same farmer, but they were standing in the brook, wad- ing in cow-fashion. The cow-fashion In wading is much the same as it 1s in the world of girls, except cows do not hold up thelr skirts as girls do when they go in wading, 80 that their skirts will not get wet, Gyls always do this. They hold up thelF skirts to their knees, and then they wade In just as far as they dare without getting their skirts wet. Some- times they do get the edges of their : skirts wet, but still wading {s lots of fun! Now, the cows didn't hold up thelr ‘skirts, because, in the first place, they didn't have any skirts, . Neither did ft matter whether they got wet right up to their knees, though they didu’t get wet to their knees, as the brook was not very deep, and the cows were quite good-sized, a8 cows are apt to be. : ‘The cows didn't have to take off thelr shoes and stockings, elther, as they didn’t wear shoes and stockings, and had none to wear if they had wanted to wear them. They wouldn't have wanted to wear shoes and stockings, so they were much pleased they didn’t have to do anything like that. “Those cows are getting cooled off In the brook,” said Molly Cow. “They are,” agreed Milly Cow. “Yes, they are,” sald Maggie Cow. “I don't believe in saying anything very bright,” sald Molly Cow. “Nelther do I,” said Milly Cow. “I wouldn't bother to say anything bright, either,” sald Maggie Cow. “In the first place it would be a shock to people if we were awfully bright and dashed-about and did tricks Uke dogs and ponies,” sald Molly Cow, “It would surprise them too much,” ‘sald Milly Cow. “Much too much,” sald Maggie Cow. “It 1s better just to look at them with our big eyes,” sald Molly Cow. “I don't suppose we could look at them with anything else,” said Milly Cow. “I don't suppose we could,” sal¢ Maggie Cow. “And so we don't,” sald Molly Cow. “But I meant to say that we looked at them quietly and peacefully’ and { 1 2 RHEUMATIC ACHES Teese aid Mie eet Sea Shs enemy sat oon - HE can just tell by its healthy, stimulating odor that it is going to do YKSp Son's Mendy for newalga, oe At all druggists—35c, 70c, $1.40, plgans _ Liniment Vales Sick Skins One of Dr. Hobson's PaumilyRemedies. Boca close Deon PrHobsons = will find this paper an excellent medium in which | to display their | bargainsand make | theirwantsknown } INTENT | Che Y.17..C.Z4. The Young Men’s Christian associa- tion among our people in Des Moines is facing an important factor in the lives of the men and boys of our eity. You will note a schedule of the activities that are being promoted: Sunday, 4-5, Men’s meeting by re- ligious work committee. "Monday afternoon, 3-5:30—Social hour and games for boys. Monday night, 8-9:30—Glee club and Atty. J. B, Morris. ‘Tuesday afternoon, _3-5:30—Social hour and games for boys, E. C. Robin- son. Tuesday night, 7-8:30 — Orchestra ‘practice. Tuesday night, 8-9—Men’s Bible class, Atty. 8. Joe Brown. Wednesday afternoon—Social hour land games for boys, E, C. Robinson. ‘Wednesday night, _ 7:30-9:15—Bible study and games for boys, E. 0, Robin son, Thursday afternoon, 3-5:30—Social land game hour for boys, E. 0. Robin. son. Thursday night, 8:30-9:30 — High school elub, E. C. Robinson. Friday night—Open for publie af fair. Saturday—Open day, 9:30 to 5:30. ¥M CA On next Sunday, Dee. 11 Mr. J. L |Baward will have charge of the pro gram and Mrs. Elbert R. Hall postmas ter in the state house, will be the prin. cipal speaker and Secretary Robinson who hag just returned from the twen ticth national Y. M. C. A. conferenci of colored men’s department held in Cincinnati will make a report of th conference and tho ‘“¥?? quartette will sing. ‘All men and boys invited, =>" - =< (a Ly pteeeaiine recto fy eas | |_| PAINBLLM| a ALINIMENT if Hc For External Use Only, a Pea t iT [REEUIATISM| Fee NEURILGW, souTICN, UVRIMVE LANE BACK, LUMBAGO, # E i: f -©GOUT,+ § ae Spiny, Sualigs sl anes, HG CuMins ant rene, AR SORE THROAT, § IEA | xEADACHE, | Ht l 4 TOOTHACHE, 8 Wei 4 BACKACHE, i hi Soreness of the fj BSH Muscle é Hee) seaesictent ete IBY) chaberian Weds o,f — GG SMALL SIZE. f Se (we ail Deuggists, Don't accept any “amibstitutes for any of these drticher: UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHUECH. BE enn 94 Evening, A ae =" oom cB oa oa —s fa dl > e au 4 LL, est Lie , Bap ss Sn mee Set al, net eee Sse oS : SAE Ce cine “Waiting.” didn’t show them by our eyes that we were quick and smart and ready to do bright things. “Foromy. part I am perfectly satls- fied to chew my way through life. 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Books on everything and subject, at half price and less. 223 Fourth Street West, Phone Market 1434. —— | Colored Hotel When in Des Moines call at 215-217 Chestnut street or phone Walnut 2322. onye H. D. Williams 666 is a prescription for Colds, Fever and LaGrippe. It’s the most speedy remedy we know. | ht ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR PIZARO 3 PON ONe System Builder—Ideal Tonic—Blood— 4 Stomach—Liver—Kidneys oor ee noe 5 ‘Eaay to To wick to Rebeve | 2 CATARRH eT BLADDER! Ns ch See i) Beware ef counterfeits} TREATED Om & WEEK F & short trestle Meved fn 8 tw Boars: yelling feduced Is = few daye; sepulate she Tver, kidneys, stom: Ss SSIES Parnas ine Sioa aes 186 sites stom Whe Yor Pies Hal Rem she ‘COLUM DROFSY REMEDY 00, ‘Dept. X-17, ATLANTA, GA. iga Birt : plar Litt ria il streets ris. ithe ci ‘Our ig la mi ‘in i ag ership. We f wo iva in Cal Brot paral or $ wards a paid t aftern ben depart gifts | Loc St. Paul A. M. E. Ch. REV. W. H. GRIFFIN, Pastor Last Sunday was a beautiful day and a busy day with most of us. We listened to a very splendid service by our pastor, Rev. W. H. Griffin. At the close of which the beautiful and solemn rite of baptism was administered to six. The marked improvement in ouroir compels us to express our appreciation for the masterly manner in which they have rendered some of the most difficult selections. They have increased in numbers and ability a degree of efficiency heretofore un- Mr. E. C. Robinson, secretary of broker street branch of the Y. M. C. I gave a very interesting account of the conference of the colored men's department of the National Y. M. C. A. held in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Robinson's talk was a very inspiring one. We also enjoyed a number from the "Y" quartette. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Topic, "Censure." Teaching it, quickens obeying it, Prov. 20:27. Acts 4:13-20. Junior topic, "How Can We Help the Immigrant?" Matt. 25:31-40. Big circle dinner at St. Paul church C Celebrated Caroller. E Elation de Gastronomy. RING II. C Cheerfulness. E Edible Edition. RING III. C Capital Entertainment. E Excellent Equity. MENU Alligator Tubs Parrot's Delight Bird Mystery Elephant Tricks Glove Pills Monkey Grins Leopard Spots Tiger Tonic Polar Bear Growls Giraffe Necks Dinner 35e—Hours 6:7:30. Little Misses Virginia Jones and Gloria Griffin sang a duet at the Central Y. W. C. A., Ninth and High streets last Saturday afternoon, Miss Doris Alexander, accompanist. The occasion was a junior massmeeting of the city union. Our pastor, Rev. Griffin led the meeting last Sunday and brought out many interesting points on the pledge that we might have dodged had we led the meeting. We hope he will lead soon again. We more than appreciated his efficient leadership. We express deep regret at the departure from our church and Sunday school of Brother and Sister J. L. Edwards, who go to make their home in California. Brother Edwards attained unparalleled success as superintendent of our Sunday school while Sister Edwards is without a peer as district superintendent. Glowing tributes were paid in them a special meeting Sunday afternoon. The A. C. E. chorus sang appropriate selections. While other departments gave expression through gifts and resolutions. Locals Around Town Miss Mary White will leave for Denver, Col., in a few days. She will live with Mrs. Bettie White, her mother. We are hoping every good blessing will go with them.' Revs. S. Bates, J. H. Reynolds and G. W. Robinson attended a board meeting held at Oskaloosa this week. They report a good meeting. All members present and good nancial reports. The Mary Church Terrell club held a special meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Tenth street ("Y" center instead of Monday on account of a bazaar to be held this week at the St. Paul A. M. E. church. They will meet next Monday evening at the usual hour. After six months of volunteer work Mrs. Mayme E. Miles has been appointed a regular worker from the juvenile court beginning with the first of January. Dr. Turner who was called to the bedside of his father in St. Louis found his father serious, but is improving very slowly. Mr. Turner wishes to state to his many friends and patients that he will be in Des Moines for a few days next week on business. Call Market 1485 or Walnut 2738 and leave name. Theo Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parker of 1014 Thirteenth street fell down an elevator shaft at Jones Fiano Co. last week and was badly bruised. We are glad to note however he is much improved. Mr. Claude Harris was painfully burned in an accident while repairing an auto last week. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Rev. C. Wright suffered a loss by fire, but to what extent we have not learned. We extend our sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. McKeen wishes to announce that they will serve dinner at their home, 908 Twelfth street, Christmas Monday, Dec. 26. They wish to get in touch with twelve kiddies from the ages of 6 to 10 who would like to have a nice Christmas dinner and whose parents are not in position to give them a real Christmas dinner. Anyone knowing of children please call the Bystander Walnut 899 and Look! Look! Look! Zied Temple No. 90. A.E.A. Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Will give their Outstanding event of the season Dec. 29th at the Famous Cotillion Ball Room NUFF SAID Comittee:- Bert A. Harris, H. Seymore and R. Burnaugh ask for the Christmas Editor. He will place the name on roll and see that reservation is made for them. Dinner will be served at 1 o'clock p. m. Monday, Dec. 26. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. 122 Park street, Wm. H. Wheeler, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.; Sunday 11 a. m., preaching, subject, "Signs of the Times." Come. The Epworth league at 6:30 p. m. gave a splendid program. The numbers were given by five distinguished women from Iowa Bible Training school. Those who did not read the Sunday Register will find in the recital program by Dean Holmes Cowper two Negro spirituals by Burleigh. It's worth while to know the Negro has a record. The recital will be held at Drake auditorium Friday, Dec. 16. Mr. J. L. Carter reports that a goodly number of Des Moines people are interested in the Idle Wild summer resort. Among them are Mr. Crews, Mrs. Brown of Highland Park, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Graves, Mrs. Hammitt, Mr. V. L. Jones and Mr. Beverly. The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Ziel Temple No. 90 A. E. A. are planning to put over an event such has not been known in the city of Des Moines. All that's said now, "it's swell." The Nobles have a record of doing great things. You will hear more about them in the next issue. The Virginia Picnic association meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rhone, 1429 Crocker street at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Be sure to come out as the president will have many good things to report.—A. P. Trotter, president. Mr. J. L. Carter, the salesmanager of the Idle Wild Resort Co., was in the city early this week left Monday for Davenport, Iowa then to St. Louis, Mo. The N. C. N. D. Art club will meet at the home of Mrs. Brewer, Fourteenth street place Thursday, Dec. 22 at 2:30 o'clock. A Christmas program will be enjoyed by the members.—Mrs. Emma Mayweather, president. Calanan Industrial club held its regular meeting with Mrs. Malone on East Sixteenth street. The membership was well represented. A number of visitors were present. Among other business was the perfecting of plans for their Christmas dinner. The club has taken on new life and is taking in new members at every meeting. Mrs. Malone joined us at this meeting. The club will have their annual club dinner at the home of the president, Mrs. L. D. Warden, 1050 Fifth street on Wednesday, Dec. 21. All members are requested to be present and enjoy this yearly event. Corinthian Baptist Ch REV. G. W. ROBINSON, Pastor CHURCH NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The services last Sunday at Corinthian proved to be helpful from every point of view. Rev. Robinson spoke very effectively both morning and evening. Dr. W. H. Lowery made an eloquent speech at the young people's spired and helped in more ways than one. When Dr. Lowery has the time to come over again the latch is on the outside of the door. The Union Mission Circles of the city held a very fine service at 3 o'clock. The C. Y. G. D. C. sang beautifully. Mr. C, C. Carroll, Mrs. P. F. Mann, Mr. Bowd yand Prof. E. C. Robinson will be hosts to the Herald association Dec. 20 at the home of Mr. Carroll, 1432 Maryland avenue. A special request that all members be present. The C. Y. D. C. meet with Miss Bessie Lucas Monday afternoon. The meeting was well attended. After a brief session Mrs. McCoy served dainty refreshments. They adjourned to meet next Monday, Dec. 19 with Margaret Mathews. The Ushers club will meet Monday Look! Look Zied Temple No. der of the Nobles THE BYSTANDER evening Dec. 19 in the church being the last meeting of the year. All members are urged to be present Miss Sarah James and Miss Lorraine Crawford will receive high honors from the East and North High schools, both girls ar eworthy girls and we wish for them success. Olga: No 2 meet with Mrs. Crump last Tuesday evening in a very pleasant meeting. The election of officers were as follows: Mrs. Michele Alexander, president; Mr. Lillian Alom, Vice President; Mrs. Lillian Barrett, Secretary; Mrs. Crump, Corresponding Secretary; Treasurer, Mrs. V. Rowley The choir is just about ready for the Christmas program. The idea is to make this Christmas the best and one to be long remembered. If you fail to hear the choir you will be sorry. Mrs. Mary Woods, Miss Selwin and Mrs. Brown will appear in vocal solos; Mrs. C. A. Adams will render an instrumental solo; Beatrice Cassell, Charlie Carroll and Mr. J. S. Beverly will appear in a quartet, entitled, "And There were Shepherds." Miss Lorraine Crawford will sweetly tell the story of the "Babe in the Manger" in a contralto voice. Without question folks you will miss a musical treat should you fail to hear the Corinthian choir. Rev. G. W. Robinson spent a few days in Oksaloakea the past week. Maple Street Ch. Maple Street Ch. The W. H, and F. M. Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Weston, 1528 Buchanan street. All members are requested to be present. Visitors invited. Come praying with Bible in had. Lesson for the evening "Home Above" in my father's house are many mansions, the father's house, the mansion, the father's house, the Savior's home, the believers rest. Here on earth is home, education preparatory to life beyond. Father's house suggest holliness, father's house suggest persistence, father's house suggest the family, father's many mansions suggest occupant. Sunday school leson subject, "Paul's Last Word," II Timothy 16:18. Golden text—"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept my faith," II Timothy 4:4. Practical truth, a faithful life and a generous cuding. Topic, "Paul's Triumph Confession." SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COL- ORED COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING DEC. 17. Monday, Dec. 12—2 to 4:30 p. m., sewing classes; 8:30 p. m., community band No. 1; 8:30 p. m., musicians local No. 632; 8:30 p. m., Elks minstrel practice; 7 to 8 p. m. drum and bukle corp. Tuesday, Dec. 13—2 to 4:30 p. m., sewing classes; 8:30 p. m., community band No. 2; 8:30 p. m., clubs; 8:30 p. m., Business Men's League. Wednesday, Dec. 14—2 to 4:30 p. m., sewing classes; 8:30 p. m., boosters club; 8:30 p. m., clubs. Thursday, Dec. 15—2 to 4:30 p. m., sewing classes; 3 to 5 p. m., play ground; 8 p. m., dashing cagles; 8:30 p. m., Elk's minstrel practice. Friday, Dec. 16—2 to 4:30 p. m., sewing classes; 3 to 5 p. m., play ground; 8 p. m., community band No. 1; 8 p. m., Sunday School Girl's clu; 8:30 p. m., boys an dgirls. Saturday, Dec. 17—10 a. m., juvenile exercises; 8:30 p. m., dashing eagles; 8:30 p. m., Saturday night round table; 6 to 10 p. m., court banquet. Sunday, Dec. 18—4:30 p. m., social hour. Elk's Christmas tree at Community Center, Dec. 26 for kiddies. All persons knowing of deserving children are requested to communicate with us at once. Rev. S. Bates Pastor ATTY. H. R. WRIGHT in charge. Subject: "The World in Action," James 1:19:27. Golden text—O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord. Program. 10 minutes song service; scripture reading by Brother Arthur Wright; selection, prayer by any one called on by the leader; 23d Psalm read in Latin by Miss Lucy Edmonds, interpretted by Miss Creola Harris, both of them are students of East High; tribo by Miss Beatrice Josephine Campbell and Mr. Albert Fox; remarks by the pastor; instrumental selection by little Hattie Mace Bates. Mr. John W. Wilson of 1053 Eighteenth street met with a very painful accident Monday morning by having been thrown from a wagon which he was driving, which caused the dislocation of one of his shoulders; but is much improved at this writing. DR. W. H. LOWRY DENTIST Phone Market 986 778 Tenth Street Phone Wal. 536 Our Motto is Prices to Suit Courtesy, Service and Satisfaction We Call for and Deliver Anywhere in the City Pressing Done While You Wait PEERLESS DRESS CLUB W. H. MITCHELL, Prop. Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing and Repairing Suits Made to Order for Ladies and Gentlemen—Hats Cleaned and Blocked --- Atty, and Mrs. S. Joe Brown entertained at six o'clock dinner last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Edwards, who left the city Tuesday for Los Angeles, Cal, where they will make their future home, Mr. Edwards was just closing his second term as superintendent of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school, a position formerly held by Atty. Brown and Mrs. Edwards was serving her fifth term as district superintendent of A. M. E. Sunday schools, a position formerly held by Mrs. Brown. While attending an official board meeting at the St. Paul A. M. E. church Monday evening Mr. W. A. Hammers, secretary of the board lost his car. Atty, G. E. Rush will speak at the Crocker street Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock p. m. Come out and hear her, the only lady lawyer practicing in the city. Des Moines Professional & Business Directory LAWYERS S. Joe Brown, Attorney at Law Notary Public Real Estate Search and Collections Abstract Examined Titles Perfected Office 515 Mulberry Street, Opposite Court House, Phone Walnut 1181. Res. 1058 Fifth St. Phone Walnut 6157 DRUGS — PRESCRIPTIONS — SUNDRIES MODEL DRUG CO. INC., 1014 Center HARRY W. HAMMITT, Pharmacist At Your Service C. W. SMITH Carpentering, Electrical Work and Painting 1134 Thirty-First Street DR. LINFORD R. WILLIS, Dentist Office 907 Walnut St. Phone Wal. 718 Res. 1416 Maryland Ave. Phone Wal. 4200 MRS. W. H. HUMBURD, Cateress Formerly with E. T. Meredith, U. S. Secre- tary of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Phone Walnut 1291 1047 Fifth Street Phone Walnut 2691 "We Have It" BOWLES CUT RATE GROCERY L. L. BOWLES, PROP. Proving the fact that YOU CAN buy here at Money Saving Prices—ASK MY CUSTOMERS 1106 Center Street MODERN ROOMS MEALS MRS. J. T. JOHNSON Phone Market 584 1011 Crocker St. 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. Dee Moine, Iowa Steam Heat By the Day or and Bath By the Week BRADFORD'S HOTEL MRS. MARGRETT BRADFORD, Prop. Phone Walnut 3240 757 W. 9th St. Office Hours: Phone Maple 10 to 12 M. 2 to 4 P. M. 4000 Sunday, 1 to 3 P. M. Black 4344 7 to 8 P. M. Residence Phone C. A. ADAMS, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Suite 22, Shope Building Corner East Fifth and Locust Sts We cater to best people. Our prices are moderate. Our service is unsurpassed by any Cafe for colored people in the west. When you want home-like service, give us a trial—that's all we ask. Cigars, Tobacco and Soft Dinks W. A. THYREOUS Phone Maple 1472 318 E. Court Ave. TRY CANADA'S SPECIAL 35c MEAL Sunday Dinners 40 and 50 Cents. Special Fried Chicken Every Sunday. 208 West Third Street MRS. CLORA MARSHALL Graduate Chautauqua Nurse and Social Service Worker from the Public Health Center. 1026 14th St. Phone Drake 1865-W REAL ESTATE M. F. JOHNSON Embalmer and Funeral Director Lady Attendant 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa Phone Maple 2548 Residence, Drake 2788-J. MATTIE M. BROOKS Hair Specialist Use Magic Hair Grower Phone Maple 1805 Residence 1623 Searle St. BEASLEY'S CAFE Business Directory THE NEW CENTER CAFE The Home of Well Prepared Meals Satisfied Customers Come in and give us a trial. DOC WHITE, Proprietor Phone Red 3746 1114 Center Residence Phone Walnut 7399. Office Phone Walnut 1227 We Try to Send You the Best People of All Nationalities Free of Charge CENTRAL INFORMATION AND EMPLOYMENT BUREAU 2211½ Locust Street REAL ESTATE AND THOS. J. DAVIS LOANS Manager THE VIRGINIA MOSLEY HOME OF INSTRUCTION Teaching Virginia Mossey's Method of Hair Growing Phone Maple 2064. 1027 E. 15th St. General Hauling All Work Satisfactory Give Me a Trial C. C. JOHNSON Painting, Varnishing, Wall Washing, Paper Cleaning, Patch-Plastering and Kalsomining, including Stuecoing, Cement and Rubberoild Roofing. Phone Walnut 4860 825 W. 13th St. HAIR CULTURIST Poro System Scalp Treatment are Followed We Guarantee Satisfaction if Instructions Black 3608 1551 Buchan Street Shampooing, Crimping, etc. MME. MARY MEASE-SCOTT Hair Culturist, (Mme. Walker System) Phone Wal. 2859 1040 4th St. Place MRS. MARY BARRETT Shampooing and Manicuring Madame Walker System 1010 Center Street Phone Wal. 8146 MME. ETTA SMITH HAIR CULTURE-PORO SYSTEM Phone Maple 2985 1025 Buchanan St. MME. ESTHER NICHOLS Madame Walker System, Satisfaction guaranteed. Give her a trial. 1226 Park street. Phone Walnut 3218. MRS. E. T. HICKS HAIR CULTURIST Phone Black 1787. 1341 Buchanan St. Try Three In One When in need of Scalp Treatment and Hair Culture. MME. DELLA BRYANT WILL SERVE YOU. Walnut 3191. Res. 1012 W. 8th St. The scalp examined or treated. Work will be done at your home or will call at residence. Give the Madam Albride System a trial. Once a customer always remain one. MADAM GEORGIA ROBINSON 936 West Eleventh Street Phone Red 6125. ROACH & SWEENEY Our motto is: "Good Service and Courtesy to All" First Class Work 1207 Center Street Phone Walnut 5712 DOROTHY A. HUGHES Instructor of Interpretive and Latest Ball Room Dancing Terms Reasonable 1016 Thirteenth St. Phone Drake 6730-W MRS. MARGARET M. LOWRY FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING Phone Market 986 778 W. 10th St WEST SIDE REAL ESTATE For sale or for rent. Five room cottage with well, cistern, gas, cellar, shrubbery, garden spot and good out buildings. S. JOE BROWN 515 Mulberry St. Ph. 1181 Wal. murdering her 45-year-old husband, William Slack, whose body was found in the basement of their home here Sept. 16. George Coney, brother-in-law of Mrs. Slack, was jointly charged but granted a separate trial. The prosecuting attorney did not indicate whether or not the charge against Coney would be pressed. The state alleged that Mrs. Slack, desiring to obtain possession of her husband's estate, hanged him to a beam in the basement to give the appearance of suicide. The defense contented Slack took his own life MME. LILLIAN BURRELL 1020 Fourth Street Place Shampooing Mme. Walker System Phone Walnut 7229. MME. A. J. CLAYBROOK MRS. C. C. JOHNSON, R. N. Trained Nurse 825 Thirteenth Street News and Local Happenings Among Our Neighbors POLLO ARMOUR 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information "PORO COLLEGE Poro Corner "Dept. A-z" St. Louis, Mo. We Know The Gifts Men Like Best We Know The Gifts Men Like Best We have assembled them accordingly—the greatest Christmas displays in our business history. And you will find prices that make it possible to supply you every man's gift from this favorably known institution. TIES—Narrow Silk Ties with open ends—fashionable narrow knits—all colors ..... $1.00 SILK SHIRTS—Broadcloths, Crepe de Chines, Jersey, Pussey Willows; checks, stripes; plain—up from $7.50 HOSE—Phoenix Silk, 75c to $2.00; Silk and Wool Mixtures at ..... $1.00 and $1.50 BATH ROBES—Blanket Robes in checks, plaids, stripes and Indian Patterns ..... $19.00 Frankel's 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. Sefren's Christmas SALE OF FURS 25 to 33 1-3 per cent off As for manufacturers on a large scale selling direct to the people, we always give better values than you can obtain elsewhere. Now during this great Christmas sale our already low prices are cut 25 to 30/1 per cent, making bargains you cannot possibly duplicate. Remember you may select from the largest and finest stocks of furs ever assembled in Dee Moines. If you are thinking of furs as Christmas gifts you should attend this sale. SEFREN'S lowa's Foremost Furriers 716-718, Walnut Street Local Happenings Am Sunday evening. While in the city he held board meeting and took in the Sunday school entertainment. Members and friends of the A. M. E. church gave a surprise "pound party" on Evv. and Mrs. James last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Engene Patterson. The party was given by Prof. and Mrs. Warts and Mr. and Mrs. Engene Patterson. Quite a number of things were given them. Mr. and Mrs. E. Richmund accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Euerhard Boad and their little nephew, Frankie Grewing maternal to Washington, Iowa last Sunday. We were glad to have our guest, Rev. J. L. Luce with us Sunday after spending Sunday at home with his family. Rev. Lucas preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday morning and evening. You should have heard him. Brunk's Boo 502 WALNUT STREET EIGHT·ANNERVERSA Is Now In Full Sway With Prices for Every Purse Brunk's Bootery 502 WALNUT STREET During this sale we are offering exceptional values in high class merchandise up to the last minute in style. Wigwam Pumps in patent and gun metal Nettleton Shoes of worth. Correct styles for men.....$12.50 Bostonian's Shoes in all styles and leather.....$4.95 to $9.85 [This Label Adapted in 1882] CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY FOR THE RELIEF OF Coughs, Colds CROUP. WHOOPING COUGH, MOARGENESS, BRONCHITIS. THIS REMEDY CONTAINS NO NARCOTIC Manufactured by Chamberlain Medicine Co. Manufacturing Pharmacists, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. A. PRICE, THIRTY-FIVE CENTS. [Copyrighted by Chamberlain & Co., 1882.] WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY A splendid offer for the ambitious woman to do residence work in homes of the wealthy and earn from $5.00 to $10.00 per day by learning Educational Beauty Culture through our correspondence course. Music, medicine and law are successfully taught through your mail box, why not beauty? Terms most reasonable. We teach scalp cure, facial massage, face bleaching, marcel waving, water waving, manicuring and all secret recipes of a profession that has a big future before it. Write for our free literature. California Sun Parlor and School of Beauty Culture, 521 North Thirty-third street, Omaha, Nebraska. THE STRANDER NOTICE The news of the below listed towns will appear next week. FT. DODGE ITEMS. 16T. PLEASANT, IOWA. There was a box social given at the paradeon of the Second Baptist church last Thursday. There was a very large crowd. It was a delicious success socially and funneledly. Mrs. James Wams and Mr. Will Williams had charge of it. Mrs. Forest Glenn, formerly Ella McNeal made a very pleasant stay with relatives here last week. She left on Saturday for St. Louis and later to Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Glenn is seeking a much needed rest. Mrs. Enginus Patterson still keeps in your head. The Sunday school of the A. M. E. church held an entertainment last Friday night at the home of Mrs. Jane Carter's. A good crowd was out and a fine time was had. The Sir Knights of Tabor gave another of their socials at the home of Mr. Wint Harrison last Monday night. Miss Doyneth Anderson has recovered from an attack of constellation. Miss Phoebe Newman spent last Sunday in Burlington. Rev. C. P. Jones of Fairfield came in Friday afternoon. He remained until FT. DODGE, IOWA 10 Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Geyl will moter power to Des Moines to attend the F. G. Georgein anniversary Den. 28. Mr. H. Williams left Monday for different parts to attend to business for the United States Gymnast Co. You that have news for the Eyland-sar, if you will call 1303 Ebbie we will be glad to send it in far you. The inducee of the Sued of Kudnane club will have their banquet Dec. 29 and 22. Program each evening. The Get Emay club age progressing nicely. They will meet with Miss Roselyn Johnson aors Monday night from 7:30 to 9:30. All members are requested to be present.—Mr. Curtis Breckenridge, president. Mr. H. Williams and family have moved on Fourth avenue south and Kumeteenth street. 666 will break a Cold, Fever and Grippe quicker than anything we know, preventing pneumonia OTTUMWA 10WA The first quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. church was held as follows: Sunday, Dec. 11. The Sunday school was held at 19 a. m. Love least and general classes at 11 a. m. Communion service at 9 p. m. and C. E. at 7 p. m. and preaching service at 8 p. m. The presiding elder, Rev. A. W. Hactley was present and preached suitable sermons for each occasion, and spoke at the Sunday school and the Allen C. E. words of encouragement. On Monday night the quarterly conference was held and the reports were very inspiring. Mrs. Elizabeth Downey is confined to her bed with a tumor. Mrs. M. Bibbs has been ill with the acute indigestion, but is some better at this writing and was able to attend quarterly meeting Sunday. Rev. E. R. Edwards has been suffering with his tonsils for the past few weeks, and he had them removed at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. S. Johnson had a very pleasant visit from her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin of Oskaloosa last Sunday afternoon. They drove over in their ear. The Sewing Circle gave a fine chicken dinner last Thursday in the A. M. E. churred under the management of Mrs. Ruth Black. Mr. Scott Bibb was elected delegate to the next district conference by the quarterly conference last Monday night. ALBIA, IOWA Rev. J. W. Donden is on the sick list for this week. Misa Bernice Jones of the Senior class of the Albia High school was one of the speakers in the Albia High school oratorical contest. Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. H. Jones on Monday, Christmas shopping and many beautiful Christmas presents is the talk of the day. The A. M. E. Sunday school has began their program for Christmas eve. Mr. and Mrs. Sou Morris are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl at their home this week. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson and his assistant has been in Albia the past two weeks attending court. WATERLOO, IOWA The A. M. E. church had a most enjoyable day, Dec. 4, the occasion being quarterly meeting. Rev. T. B. Stovall, D. D. preached two soul stirring sermons. Rev. C. R. Waters, D. D. of Cedar Rapids filled the pulpit at 2:30 and preached a wonderful sermon. The quarterly reports were excellent. Sunday, Dec. 11 was a high day At 11 a. m. Pastor Rev. P. M. Lewis preached a wonderful sermon. Subject: "The Invisible Made Manifest." At 7:30 Rev. Lampkins preached a good sermon to a crowded house with good effects. The Sunday school and C. E. were in full attendance and had good sessions. Both junior and senior choirs are doing excellent work under the leaderships of Mrs. Martha Heart and Jamie Thornton. The Christmas program is progressing nicely under the learship of Mrs. Mattie Moss. The B. F. Lee club will meet Monday evening, Dec. 12 in the lecture room of the church. December 18 is trustee rally. They expect to raise at least $200. The evening service will be a special anniversary program in honor of the B. F. Lee club. Centerville, Iowa Reporter. The sermon preached by the pastor, Rev. Wm. Alford last Sunday was greatly enjoyed by all. Mrs. B. B. Baker and little grandson visited in Mystic Sunday. Mrs. Jasper Martin, Jr., of Cedar Rapids is visiting at the home of Mr. J. W. Martin, Sr., of Centerville, Ia. Mrs. Lucy Spaulding and Mrs. John Hicks are on the sick list at this writing. 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