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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21

friendlness till war sfoyer and Boers and English are again togetlier in anlity, for the bitterness of "reeonstruction' was spared the. conquered. The bounty of the British even furnished the conquered with new blows, new teams, new substance to take the place of those gone to the waste of war.
 The love of Joyce Granville and Cris Andre is charmingly told.
 In Joyce is found a heroine whose strength and beauty of character will long remain in memory. Her passage through tragedy through the suffering that makes strong, through self-mmolation at length rewarded with happiness, seems as real as events lived in our own eyesght
 A book that is real union of strength and beauty.
 The Soul In a Flower" by Sara A. Hub
 bard. GA. c. McClung & Co.,, Chicago.) 50 cents To read this little book is to be rocked in the heart of a red rose It is to fill hearts anew with love for the flowers. ra
 It is to learn of the secrets that lie deep in the bells of the lilies. It is to inhale afresh the exhalations of the jessamine.
 | It is to put your soul and theirs in uni son.
 The author would give JUS claim to real kinship with a carnation, treal relationship with rose. sd T Plants" write the author, Tive and breathe and move; they have mouths and lungs and stomachs; they eat and drink and digest and throw off waste matter; they work and rest; they wake and sleep; they have nerves, or how can they be sen- sitive and irritable, as scientists using these precise terms, declare them to be? They are male and female; they perpetu- ate themselves by marriage; they press into service a higher order of beings to cement their union: the germ of life is dentically the same with them and the human being, and they lay by stores of food to support their young until these are able to sustain an independent life"
 Many great men havefventured to ex- press belief in a great universal soul es- sence pervading all things. Anaxagorus declared that plants possess mind, suffer pain, experience pleasure, know desire and even have knowledge. Darwin has delighted to observe and leave note of the characteristics of plants. Emerson wrote of the occult relation between man and the vegetable. "The writer neglects to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21
A Man in the. House

From the Popuiar tfaga zine.
 It. vas Joc1oc 1th. the morning. of the p1fthdaynof young Charlie slgsbee. 9sotp of Admiral sfgspee. Charlie rushed into..thae admirais room, grasp him eonyuisiyelYs bya the q shoulders and hissed into his learf. sf
 s ,,,;;eo.eeKv ;oe skefTT uptz Wafs-up! There's man in the ,housefs s3 sssrh y essg +r The admirals true-to his martial in- stincts, leaped out of bed, grasped his deadly marine revolver bat ted shis eyes in Iexpectaneys Of a Bloody encounter. nafid asked, ffs son: . where is ahe2"ssa
 Here he is.,a iChaflie. said. with all the effectiveness noff melodrarna, T m ,e1 today" ssrrc3 n1a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21
The Spice of Change

Glenn Fl. Curtiss. seated on wind swept pier at Atlantic City, was amazed at the beauty of the girls who paced the glittering white sand.
 "The summer girl Is at her best here,'' said the aviator. "A collection of sum- mer girls of such beauty as this Is a truly impressive spectacle"
 He smiled. av
 If only the summer girl were less frivolousp' he said. "I know hand some young man who usually has 1t all his own way with the ladies but he told me yesterday that these Atlantic City girls quite flabbergasted him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21
Tiled been boasting to pretty blon,

He'd been boasting to a pretty blond about his conquests and how change able he was and all that
 "'I love you because you're change able said the blond, and she threw her soft white arms about his neck-of course, they were engaged-they'd got engaged the second evening and so ev- erything was right and proper. 2
 ".Why do you love me for being changeable, darling?' said the young man, as he looked into her deep, clear eyes with puzzled frown.
 "The summer girl laughed archly and patted his brown cheek. ;
 "Because, dear, she said, every time I kiss you it's like kissing another mani"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21

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 Iha wonderful Wasserman Test, the only blood q man has hsen completely purified by the life. and destroy your health forever by taking mercury and potash which doctors commonly prescribe. Write today. Send your name and address and complete description of your case to the Obbao Go, 1EE6 Obbac Bldg. Chicago, and they will send you ag once in an absolutely plain, firmly sealed package, . full S.day treatment absolutely free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21
Boston Baked Beans

From the New York Evening Telegram.
 Boston has given at least one indispensa- ble dish to the culinary department of every home where good food Is relished. Travellers have said that there are beans and beans, but it remains for the Hub city to make of the homely little vege- table a food fit for the gods. To make baked beans soak one and one-half pints small white beans over night in soft wa ter. Tn the morning drain and parboii.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21

and smother it for several
 years. Then when you think
 you are cured, pitiful mercury symptoms often break out, and
 you find that your bones have been rotting all the while. Your teeth may begin to loosen and
 your tissues, glands, brain and vital organs show the terrible destructive power of the mer- cury and potash. Locomotor Ataxia, Paralysis, Imbecllity and Premature Death are then almost inevitable. Medical au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21

mention Wordsworth, who, in better faith and finer verse than any poet, has regis tered his belief in flower soul. A book to delight every flower lover. book to teach the exercise of tenderness and gen. tie care toward those gracious, perfumed' beautifiers of our world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21
The Rage
" TFiH7 .t7l m -IHc .NuSC From the Washington sHerald.

From the Washington Herald.
 1T have a chance to buy lot of mas querade costumes ,heap."
 But we can't self masquerade cos- tunes for street wears
 "Oh, yes.-we can Many people still have quiet tastes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-21
Blood Poison 3-Day1 Treatment
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Remarkable Results Produced By Now Vegetable Treatment Without Use
 Of Mercury or Potash.

The terrible results of mercury and potash on blood poison are well known. The most these drugs can do Is to drive the blood
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
FIT. MADISON.

Rev. Lowry was out of the city two
days this week en- business.
Miss Louise Harper. who has beer
confined to her bed for the past week
with serious attack of pneumonia is
feeling much better at this writing
Messrs. Cyrus Boyd and Homer An
derson, both of Keokuk, Iowa. were
Fl. Madison visitors Sunday evening.
Miss Wayne Lewis. who has been in
disposed for the past two weeks is con.
valescent.
Rev. James Hudson has accepted the
call as pastor of the Second Baptist
church of this city. Rev. Hudson is an
Evangelist. and through his experience
in the great evangelistical work, he has
been able to hold his audience spell.
bound. His greatest ambition is to dc
something for fallen humanity in the
spiritual world, and we feel that that
ambition will be accomplished if he re-
mains with us for any length of time.
Although he has not been here any
length of time, he has already done
much good by winning five souls back
to the folds of Christ.
Deacon Fred Henry is verX,ll at his
home on Spruce street. as
Mr. and Mrs Cary Anderson and Mrs,
Anderson and Mrs. Daniel 1som are al
on the sick list
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

Mrs Holland Williams is confined to
her home on account Of illness, during
the past week she has been quite i'll.
She ia some better at this writing.
The stewardess held social on last
Thurfday night, Notwithstanding the
small number in attendance. Those
present had an enjoyable time.
The marriage of Miss Anna Cooperto
Mr.. Asa Williams of Paducah, KY, was
solemnized at the home of the bride
339 Second avenue, on the evening OF
Jan. 18th, at 7:3O o'clock, the Rev. 5.
b. Moore officiating. The ceremony
took place in the presence OF the imme'
date relatives and q few intimate
friends. The couple were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Anthony. Those
in attendance from one of the city were
B. F. Cooper, brother of the bride OF
Buxton, Iowa, and Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
Clark of Sterling, III, Mr.. and Mrs
Williams are now at home to thel'
friends on North Third street Mrs.
Williams has been the organist OF Beth
ell A. M. E. church for the past two
wears, until about three months ago
In the Midwinter promotions which
took place recently in the Clinton
schools, in class of sixty-three which
graduated from the Grammar school tc
the High School, were Mae Culberson,
Thos D. Evans and Curtis c. Bush
Their many friends congratulate them
on their success.
Mrs. David Wingeld is reported as
quite ill with pneumonia.
A Memorial sociel will be held Bethe
| A. M E. church Sunday night, next,
for the late deceased Bishop Abraham
Grant
Mae Culberson and T. Delight Evans
children of Mr.. and Mrs. O. Culbersor
are quite sick, the former having an at
tack of pneumonia.
Mrs. Eva Nickles who has been ir
the interest of the Raydith Perfume
Co., of Chicago, left Saturday for Mt
Carroll, Ill.,, and her home in Delevan,
Wis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
The Burlington hotel open the bFh'
which we expect will bring more coloi-
ed people to the city looking for work
pyTrRPRIsE. IOWA.

The M. O. A. society met Thursday
a. the home Of Miss Laura Brown Al
tor the transaction of business and BIZ
BILE Study, the hostess served q two
course lunch son. This club is doing q
great work with membership OF twen-
two faithful women.
Rev. and Mrs. Grant White entertain
ed at dinner Friday. Rev. M. J. Burton
and Rev. Jas, Bowles
Mrs, Jas. Bowles, Ada Harris, Allen
and Thompson, has been onthe SICK hs'
for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Divers entertained
Sunday at beautiful three course am
ner, Rev M ]. Burton, Rev. and MRS
las powles and Mr.. and Mrs Johr
Ousley.
We are still carrying on the meeting
here and feel that the Lord is with US
Rev. M. J. Burton preached two sou
stirring sermons, Sunday, and at three
o'clock gave lecture tn the men. NJ
took for his subject: The Suffer O
Death" A large attendance was spell
hound for nearly an hour, and all wen
away rejoicing. They had been out u
the "The House of the Lord.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

The One More Effort club held sue
cessful meeting at the home of Mrs.
Allie Marshall on last Friday. After
the transaction of business the hosts
had prepared we'll cooked dinner
which all present did justice for them
selves and those that were absent. The
club will meet at the home of Mrs
Raspberry on Friday, Feb. -
Mrs. Martin Brooks and Master For
est Martin entertained at dinner, Sun
her Sunday, Mrs French Perkins, Mrs.
French Perkins, Mrs. Fannie Hawkins
and Master Mayo Perkins.
Master Forest Martin is still working
in Tafts dry goods store on Saturday.
Go on, Forest, and climb the ladder to
success
Miss Jessie Walker. of Marshalltown,
Iowa, was the guest of Mr.. Harry Horn
and also members of the j. S. Y.
Culture Club.
At the home of Mrs. Amelia Jackson
where the two clubs gave an informal
deception in uonor of Miss Walker who
is now president Of the I. 5. of c. W. c..
After a we'll rendered program the
ladies listened to many encouraging re-
marks from Miss Walker. A two course
luncheon was served by the hostess,
assisted assisted by Mrs. Flora Lowell.
Mrs. Ella Lucas, Mrs. Fannie Jackson
and Mrs. Harry Horn at later hour
all babe Miss Walker good bye. -"
The city Federation met at the home
of Mrs. Jessie Smith.
Sunday was quarterly meeting at
Bethel. Three good services was held
during the day.
Rev Ferribee will leave some time
this week for Chicago. Rev. McDan-
iels of Chicago was visitor at Bethel
Sunday night. y
Grand Master Milligan has returned
home from his annual trip.
Mr.. and Mrs Mack have returned
two weeks visit in Troy, Kansas.
The Christian Endeavor League will
give an entertainment Feb. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs Mann left for Chicago,
their future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of Iowa, in and
for Polk county, March term 1911.
Mary L. Shampay, Plaintiff vs.aJ. a.
Shampay, Defendant
To j. A. Sbampay, Defendant:
You are hereby notified chat on or be-
fore the Goth day of February, A. ID.
1911, the petition of the plaintiff in the
above entitled cause will be filed in the
Office Of the clerk Of the District court
in and for Polk county, praying as
against you an absolute divorce from
the bonds of matrimony on the grounds
of non support and cruel and inhuman
treatment. such as to endange- her life
and health and that 'unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon Of the
second day Of the next term Of said
court, which will commence at Des
Moines, Iowa. on the sixth (6 day Of
March a. d 1911, default will be enter
ed against you ard judgment rendered
thereon. DAN. w. MCCORD.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
DAVENPORT NEWS.

Mrs. C. H. Marshall who has been
quite sick for the past ten days is up
and around again to the pleasure and
comfort of her many friends.
Master Busey, who has been sick for
the past two weeks, is able to take his
place in school again. II
Mrs. George Perkins remains quite
i'll at her home on South Ripley St.
Misses Tavern Washington and Marie
Wilkerson were graduates from the
Ninth grade to the High School, this
Summer, making US have nine students
enrolled in the high school, seven boys
and two girls.
The A, M E., choir went to Moline
Sunday, Jan. 10Th, and delighted all
with their sweet music. 1t is comfort
ing to note the spirit of union existing
between the colored churches of the
Tri-Cities.
The revival meeting closed here Jan.
goth, with eighteen additions, twelve
of whom were candidates for baptism
The meeting was a glorious success
throughout. T..
Rev. J. X Swain preached with tell
ing all the while he was with us. The
unity of the brotherhood is growing
strength. The Sunday school, the sew
ing circle and the Sunset Bible class
are all exhibiting the deepest interest.
Rev. Swan goes from here to Rock
Island, ILL.,. and he is an Illinois man.
1t is hoped he may do much good here.
The Third Baptist church will hold a
rally on the Second Sunday in Feb.
We were glad to receive letter from
our Missionary, Rev Burton.
Mrs. Lille Annie Porter an axcepta-
BILE member of class No. 2 Of Bethel A.
M. E. church, was recommended by the
Seconp Conference the next Dist Con-
ference of the Keokuk Dist. for Evan
gelist license.
Rev. T. B. Stovall had following Of
| forty-five DavenpOrters to Moline Sun
day afternoon TO Rev. Saunders quar-
ly meeting. The Rev. is all smiles over
this fact, and says that this looks like
union, and where there is union there is
strength.
For information regarding literature
published and handled by our race, call
up the A. M. E. parsonage, phone No.
48S4-L.
Sunday, Feb 9TH is rally day at Beth
! ell A. N. E church. Don't fail TO at
tend and help worthy cause.
TheBystander will keep you abreast
Of the times If You will only take it.
Mr.. Mary Hockett is on the sick list.
Mrs G W. Mott who has been quite
i'll Is some better, 81
Az the Secret Orders are growing SO
fast a this city II would Be ! nice thing
i they Al would ret together and put
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
AI,RIA NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. H Bowman celebrated
their twentieth anniversary at their
home, on North Clinton street, January
%. 1911. Their many friends gathered
at their home at $3.50, with many tokens
Of their love and best wishes to the
worthy couple in our town. Mr.. and
Mrs Rown has resided in Abba for a
number of years. They own very
nice home on North Clinton and to their
happy married life has been added four
children. A nice supper was served by
the ladies friends, while Miss Zoe Bow
man presided at the Flappa bowl Music
was furnished throughout the evening
by Mr.. John Washington and Miss Ora
Lewis. Solo by Miss Mildred Lewis
and Mrs. J. Washington. After supper
Mr.. Ed. Butler was cbosan POSTMASTER
a wornhy one. Rev R. Manley briefly
but with we'll chosen words addressed
the host and hostess and friends OF the
worthy couple After which many OF
the friends spoke very highly OF Mr.
and Mrs. Bowman as citizens of Abba
After which congratulations were given
all returned home.
Mrs. Virgia Burns and Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown of Hooking were out OF town
guests, and Mrs. Maggie Gordon and
children of Busy sister Of Mrs. Bow
man.
Miss Ora Lewis returned "Wednesday
from a weeks visit in Oskaloosa.
A called meeting for election OF ne"
officers and business was given at A. M.
E. church Monday evening.
A few strangers in town the past
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
BURLINGTON ITEMS

Mrs. j. Earle is greatly improved
after an attack ofiagrippe.
Mrs. Vaughn is able to be out again
after a weeks illness.
Mrs. R Brooks. who has been indis-
posed, is much better.
Rev. Douglass is in Peoria assisting
in revivals.
Mrs j. Earle entertained Mrs. Viii.
son and daughter.
Mrs Douglass Of Sheridan, Wyoming,
at dinner, Sunday
The P. 5. Circle was the guest of Mrs.
VIM. Jones, Friday.
Mrs. C. Jones and daughter, Miss An.
ma and Edna Jones are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Badgett.
Mrs. VIM. Washington very delight
full entertained with a luncheon, Thur
day evening. complimentary to the
Misses Jones Of Oskaloosa.
Mrs. A. Lamb is on the sick list.
Mrs. Fred. Williams, Of Washington,
visited IN our city ! few days sgo. the
guest 81 Leon Tyler. sss;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03

IN building that would accommodate
ali the orders, and the society folks ana
their functions. 49, IN.
Feb. 18th is the date set for the ON
Gals convention. All the officials pom
male and female. Of all the colorea
churches Of the Tri-Cities are asked 70
meet ct Bethel A M. E. church on tne ne
date. The convention will open at s:oo
a. M, and will last all day and evening
This subjects to be discussed VIII per-
tain to the betterment of tide Negroes
condition in this Immediate vicinity
One of the subjects, and possibly 'he
most important Of all, is the mixed
schools and advantage or a disadVan-
tage to our race? A full programe IN
the next issue of this paper.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03

F.. Rev. Thos. L. Porter, who has
beeen conducting series of meet
ings at Colfax, Iowa, spent several
days this week visiting with his
old friend, Rev. S. Bates, I'LL
Fremont Street. He preached for
Rev. Bates Tuesday evening. lie
is an able minister and is consid-
ering a call to Colfax, Iowa.
The Misses leila White and
Ada Crews entertained 80 of their
friends at Dutch luncheon and
dancing party last Monday, Jan,
cary 3oth, at the residence of Mr.
Penter Early at 1O49 4th Place.
An enjoyable time is reported.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
-clLssBURG Ill.

Miss Margaret Payne of Davenport
is the guest Of Mrs. r E. Lyons.
Mrs. Jane Duke passed away at her
home, Tuesday afternoon, after long
illness due to old age. Mrs. Duke was
ONE Of the pioneers Of Galesburg ana
she leaves nanny relatives ana 1riehos
to mourn her death.
Mr.. Geo. Fletcher is confined to MS
home by an attack of tonsilitis.
The Thimble Circle and the Autumn
Leaf clubs were royalty entertained
Friday afternoon by Mrs Pauline Ander-
son and Mrs Celia Moline, at the nome
of the latter. Following the business
meeting. the time was pleasantly spent
in conversation. A dainty collation.
was served the guests by the hostess:
Mrs. John Butler, who has been Ill 1ol
some time at the cottage hospital is
much improved :,
Rev Hackley, pastor of Lincoln Me-
mortal chapel, presented the Watts t.
family of Mt. Pleasant to the pupl'c
here, when they held two nights enter
tainment at his church Quite num-
Der were present each evening.
Mrs Alice lDunaway has returned
from Davenport after several week $
stay
Mr.. F. ". Richardson is i'll at home
home on Grand avenue.
Revival services at the Baptist churcn
= ,ntinue anil much interest is being
shown, Rev. Smith was assisted last
week by Rev. Berry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-03
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Mrs. VIM. Thomas Of Danville, Ills !,
who has been visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson Brown, left for home
last Tuesday.
Mr.. Wilson Brown suffered painful
accident by having his thumb broken in
Is Mine last week.
Rev. d. E. Butler left last Tuesday
for Chicago on business. Rev.J. B. Luz
cas- occupied his pulpit last Sunday.
While Rev. Lucas is only local preach
er, he delivered a splendid sermon to
the morning congregation. He preach
ed at the evening hour also.
The Mt. Zion Mission circle met in
the home Of Mrs. Rosi Brownlast Thurs
day. After the business Of the circle
had been finished, Mrs. Brown served a
dainty lunch by Mrs. Mary Parker and
Miss Ethel Fields.
Mrs. Lottie Baxter, cashier in Buxton
Savings Bank was on the sick list last
week. " q
Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Reasby are
the proud parents Of fine daughter,
Mother and babe doing nicely.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie
Brooks Of Coifax are breaking the
news that ! bouncing boy came to their
home last week
& Postmaster, E. a. Mills was wrest-
Iing With lagippe last week. but We
~ lid III report him much improved
v ~ Nriting
81 ls1 fyrls Rhodes of Des MONIES Is
yItSiti1 IN Annts 3esdames Mary
I1iIsS ~ Jackson, this week
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