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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-15
CLAIM OLD LOAN;
ASKING $10,0O0,000
Heirs Say Ancestors Loaned
Money to Family in
Germany.

CHICAGO, Oct. 14-Descendants
OF an ancient German family of no.
bility vii! be asked tc pay two Chi
cago women and other Americans
more than s1S.000.oo0. which the lat
ter say their ancestors lent those of
the former century and a half ago.
Mrs. Anna Otto. 1861 Washington
boulevard, has begun a search for
American heirs of the ancient Gorder
family of Switzerland. 1t was a mem
Der of this family who lent Prince Won
Witt of Germany 100000 marks, the
principal of which has never been paid
according to Mrs. Otto.
The Chicago woman declares that
her late husbands grandmother deliv,
cred the money to Prince Won Witt
after which she and her entire family
we're driven from Switzerland during
the religious troubles of the Mennon.
ties.
Portions of the Gorder family set.
tied in Nassau, the capital city of the
rovince of Nassau, Germany. Others
came to America, and their descend.
ants are to be found in Maryland,
Pennsylvania and Illinois. For a time,
Mrs. Otto declares, the interest on the
money was paid to a Pennsylvania
family, but Of recent years neither this
nor any part of the principal has been
paid.
Christian Otto of Granville, ILL.,;
Mrs. w. L. Trumbull of Clinton, ILL.,
and Mrs. Otto Schuarzentraub, a
daughter of Mrs. Anna Otto OF this
city. are among the heirs.
Miss Lima Zimmerman of Nassau
Germany, is conducting the search
abroad. Legal counsel has been en-
gagged there and attorneys are soo1
to be hired here by the Chicago WON
an to cooperate with the former il
their effort to collect the ancient loan
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-15
new WRECK FINDER
TO RUN UNDER SEA

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE design for
a novel vessel which is practically a
motor car intended either to float or
run on the bottom of the sea is at.
tracing the attention Of those inter.
ested in salvage operations and pearl
fisheries. The invention is the work
of E. H. Crossley, who already has in.
vented useful wreck finder. Some ex.
perts who have studied his latest idea
declare that the straong craft has
many advantages over anything now
being used in the kind of deep sea
work for which it has been devised.
Mr.. Crossley's plans show steel
barrel fifteen feet long by six feet in
diameter. fitted with wheels which
will enable it to be driven along the
door of the sea, and a propeller which
will drive it through the water.
1t has glazed portfolios that will en-.
able the men inside to see in every
direction, and double bottom, which
when the crew wish to sink the vessel,
can be Allied with sea water by means
of a hand pump. Two air tubes are
attached. Through one of them fresh
air can be pumped by the salvage YES
sci above, while foul air can be drawn
up through the other.
But the strangest features of the
craft are several steel rods with ends
shaped something like human hands,
which project in various directions.
These, by an ingenious continuance,
are worked from within the barrel, so
that they can be turned at various
angles and pick up anything from the
bottom OF the sea. Other rods are At.
ted with drills designed to bore
through rock or armor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-15
CIGAR StumnS.

Gather the cigar stumps about the
house and place them in a can until
enough are accumulated. Soak them
in tepid water a day, sprinkle this on
plants. 1t prevents worms and bugs
infesting them. Take the wet tobacco
and sprinkle over the carpet and sweep
well. This takes up dust and keeps
away moths. Also crumble stumps
fine and put them in hen nests to keep
away chicken lice instead Of buying
tobacco stems for the same purpose
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-15
WATERWAYS BODY
TO INSPECT ROUTE
(Naticnal News Association)

WASHINGTON. Oct 1.-THE Ma
tional Waterways commission of which
Senator Burton Of Ohio, is chairman
and Senator Lorimer OF Illinois. =
member. will start on November on
tour of inspection Of the proposed
route of the canal which is to be run
from Toledo through Fl. Wayne and
Northern Indiana to Lake Michigan.
They may travel the entire route Of
the proposed canal. The commission
will probably submit report when It
meets in December.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-15
A Nav, ctuhhouao For 0irls.

A New Clubhouse For Girls.
Mrs. Metlill Mccormick has Just Mt
ted up a clubhouse for working girls
in Washington. The house L. In one
Of the best residential districts Of the
city. 1t has thirty-nve rooms ana 10
arranged to accommodate just that
number Of girls. Mrs. Mccormick has
had it done over and entirely equipped
with all the latest convenience
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-15
To improve Touch Psas.

When peas are rather tough and big
a pleasant variation is to cook them
to soft pulp. press through fine
sieve and season with plenty Of butter
salt and pepper as in MASKING potatoes
4 little grated cheese mixed through
the peas at the last improves them
Another variation is to garnish with :
border OF f';",i 'n;orS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-10-15

.'hsrs 10 no medIci 70 90 .are Aa-d ae sho eamN
-.:c SO pleasant to take a. DR.. CAldWell's Syrr"
a.sin tho positive cure for all diseases Artsh..
.,h'>- Soc ard Il
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POST CARD COUPON

Clip this coupon and bring 1t to one OF
the Quigley Drug Stores. with 10 cents
and receive one set Of Is colored view
Post Cards OF Richmond. BY mail 50
extra for postage.
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Life
Life Is a calculation, The happy maj
Is he whose calculation Ia correct
Cloppy
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20
DAVENPORT NEWS.

Last Sunday was Stewardesses Day
at Bethel A. M. E. church. Although
the weather being quite inclement.
there was good crowd out to listen to
their program on Opportunities The
pastor preached in the morning from
the subject: "Grasping Opportunities. =
The rastor was at his best and all who
heard the sermon were delighted.
The Juniors and Seniors of the Allen
League societies deserve special men
tion npon the fact Of their earnestness.
The League choir is indeed grand and
no one can hear them sing without be-
ing inspired.
The Stewardesses program in the
evening, was we'll rendered. Mr.. Eu-
geene Green's address to the young
people: Subject = "Their Opportuni-
ties" was masterpiece, and ought to
be repeated until all the people, young
and old get the inspiration Of the ad-
dress and make it a part of themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20

On next Thursday evening, the 26th,
tho ladies Of this club win give . re-
eeptions at the residence. Of Mrs. 8. Joe
Brown, In honor Of Miss Martha Let.
ler, winner of Arst prize in poetry con.
test IA the Interstate Literary Associa.
lion Of Kansas and the West. Other
yuests will be- Miss Helen Bolden Of
[ndianola, winner Of second prize In
poetical contest. Miss Bertha Allen,
vinner u second prize in music, A.
ornsy 8. Joe Brown, president Of the
Interstate, and the husbands OF the
members Mesdames u. II. Woods, G..
q. Mason, j. B. Rnsh and o. i. Glass
together with tho guest Of honor, will
pafticipats il this program,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20

At the annual meeting of Union Con-
gregational church last week the report
of officers was very good. The church
had received and paid off more debts
than any preceding year in her seven
years history. $500 was expended and
there now remains no interest bearing
mortgage. The s. s. report. was the
best in its history. The attendance was
increased from thirty to about sixty,
now enrolled. They raised nearly 5000
this year, a wonderful showing. Mr..
L. j.. Shelton was unanimously re-
elected superintendent. The other church
officers elected were John L. Thompson,
treasurer; c. 8. Stewart and Frank
johnson, members of the trustee board;
H. E. Jacobs, m member Of Deacon BOARD;
Mrs. Ethel Jackson, financial sec, y;
Mr.. John H. Mcdowell, chorister. 4niss
Marie Bell was reelected as organist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20
OrTUxWl NEn-

Miss Anna Mayors left last Thursday
70. Pasadena, California to make hel
home indefinitely. r
Mr. June Taylor who has been visit.
ing Mrs. Matte Williams has returned
to Centerville.
Mrs. Thomas Hughs entered the OF.
tumwa hospital last week for surgical
treatment.
Mr.. Earl Wagner entertained Mrs
Laura jackson Saturday evening to an
elegant supper.
Miss Cleo Clark has returned from q
two months visit in Chicago and Battle
Greek, Michigan.
Miss Matte Williams, who has been
visiting Miss Dora Lynn and Mr.. Robt
J ,hnson at Kirksville, Mo-, has return
ed home. ..y
Mrs. Laura Jackson returned to he1
home in Kirksville. Mo-, Sunday even
ing. "A
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20
Cross receiving a $1,000 suit and Mr..
Morgan $12.85 coat. Go down and

Cross receiving a $20.O0 suit and Mr..
Morgan S12.85 coat. Go down and
try your luck.
Mrs. Mary Miles has moved back to
Buxton from Des Moines. Her many
friends welcome her return.
Prof C. E. Bishop Of Ames college
will give the people of Buxton lecture
on agriculture Friday evening Jan. 20.
Miss Mary Perkins is getting the lit
tie girls ready for drill and entertain
ment to be held in the Y. M. G. A. audi
torium some time after the first day in
Feb, the proceeds to 60 to the trustees
of Mt. Zion Baptist church.
Mr.. Robert Lowery, ST., led the B.
Y. P. A. last Sunday. Subject: Les
sons from great lives Abraham, Gen.
22:1-18.
A number of the B. Y.P. U. mem
bers have subscribed to Service" the
official organ of the Baptist Young Peo-
Piles Union. We hope others will soon
follow in their steps, and others until
the whole membership will be supplied.
Allen Christian Endeavor League was
led by Jas. A. Spears. Subject: Les
sons from great ives-Abraham. Gen.
22:1-18,
The Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sion circle met with sister F. B. Wood
ard, No. 3 East 9Th last Thursday. Tho
next meeting will be held with the new
member, sister Mary Parker. 10th 3.
Third st.
Don't forget the band boys entertain
ment next Monday evening, Jan. 3rd
They have fine musical program and
much fun and amusement planned.
Mr.. Ed. Green. who was in Des
Moines hospital for two or three weeks
came home for few days, but return-
ed Monday to undergo another opera
tion. 5s A5ss
Services were well attended at Taber-
n acle Baptist church, Sunday. The
pastor preached very instructive SER
mon both morning and evening, show
ing that he had given them much
thought. Those present We're inspired
to higher lives.
At 6:3O the first B. Y. P. U. meeting
was held, having been organized BY
Mrs. w. A. Brown, state organizer.
last Wednesday evening. There was
good attendance and splenid meeting.
On Wednesday evening the Taberna-
Gle Baptist church choir gave : very
pleasant surprise to Rev. and Mrs. CaL
away. H
& They assembled at laats hour while
the Rev. and Mrs Galloway were sleep
ing. they broke forth in sweet strains:
Holy, Holy, Lord, God Almighty, !" on
coming down stairs the pastor and wife
found many good things to eat that had
been brought by the choir. The land
lady, Mrs. Junier Tate then served al
with . dainty luncheon. consisting Of
bread ard butter sandwiches, hot coffee.
assorted cakes and lemonade. Rev.
Gallo way extended his gratefulness md
at the same time giving them an invita-
to come soon again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20
OBITUARY.
A Distinguished Woman and . Beloved
Christian Gone.

Kansas City, Kansas.-(special to
Bystander) Mrs Grant, wife of Bish.
op Abraham Grant, formerly Of this
district, but now bishop Of the Fifth
Episcopal district, with residence in
Kansas, died at her beautiful home, 532
Washington avenue, last Sunday night,
after lingering illness Of nearly one
year. The funeral was held Tuesday,
conducted by Bishop Lee and Bishop
Parks, assisted by several other distin.
guished divines present. It was very
solemn and pathetic scene. Bishop
Grant, himself very sick man with
the Bright's disease, and according to
reports cannot live very long. Mrs.
Grant is well known throughout the
United States as q Christian worker, q
devoted and loving wife, q mother to
young women. She will be greatly
missed. Only q few months ago ye
editor had the honor Of making this no.
BILE woman's acquaintance. The dis
tinguished divines from the city pres
ent were Bishop Lee and Parks, Dr..
Bsekstt4of New York, Dr.. John
Hurst Of Washington, D. G., Dr.. Cook
and A.. ]. Carley, Of Chicago; and Rev.
/. N. Daniels Of Des Moines. Bishop
Grant, the Bystander, with the Chris
tian friends Of Mrs Grant in this coun-
try extends to you their heartfelt sor-
row and sympathy in this your hour Of
grief, and we all hope for your recov-
cry to health again
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20
Mrs r. T. Hastings address on the
,ubiect the tChriatians Onportunities

Mrs r. T. Hastings address on the
subject, the, Christians Opportunities
was also full and rich. Mr.. Hastinga
portrayed the Christian making the
world better by the fact of them being
guided by the Almighty hand Of God.
The choir sang beautifully, soul stir
ring songs. The financial secretary Of
the Stewardesses board, Mrs. Hattie
Lambert being absent, the president
called upon Mr.. Ben Bright to take the
offering. Mr.. Bright stepped forward
like general and laid do Ru large
piece of money and told the boys to
come on, 1t was delightful to see how
the audience obeyed the command of
Mr. Bright and the Offering quite good
for such bad evening.
The Third Baptist church after week
Of prayer, is engaged In a revival. Rev.
j, L. E. Burr, the pastor, will be assist
ed by Rev. j. X. Swain of Ohio
Rev. Homes, ex-pastor of the Third
Baptist church, delivered fine Grafton
at the funeral Of Mrs. Garland, Jan. 9.
The pastor of the Third Baptist
church would like to hear from all the
Baptist preachers throughout rhe state
Of Iowa, Address j. L E. Burr, lock
box lSl, Davenport, Iowa. The Sunset
bible class just organized is progressing
nicely.
Sunday, Jan. 22d is quarterly meet
ing at Bethel A. M. e. church. There
will be three big services. The pastor
and members are arranging to make it
the best quarterly nesting in the histo-
ry Of the church. Rev. w. H. Saund-
ers. D. D., Of Moline will preach at 8
o'clock p m and. the choir Of the st.
Paul A NJ. E. church Of Moline will
sing at this service.
Mr.. VIM. James returned home from
Minneapolis on the l4th inst, one week
after his mother died on the account of
kilograms and letters being addressed
to St. Paul instead Of Minneapolis.
The Teachers Training class. which
is being conducted at the Y. &C A.
has nine colored students enrolled. Five
of them are taking the advanced course
having graduated last year from the
first course. This is commendable to
both Of the colored churches the city of
as the age calls for graduated teachers
in our Sunday schools. he who would
terch must learn.
Mrs. G. H Merchant left for an ex-
tended visit in Greenville, Miss.
From now on Bethel Sunday school
will be graded.
Four Bethel's. teachsrs bold certifi-
Gates Of graduation from The Arst series
Of teacher training course, and four
will graduate in the first course, in the
spring.
Mr.. L Cunningham who has been
confined to HE home, 10 able to be
around again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20

Services at the Union Congregational
church Sunday morning at 1880 will
be conducted by Rev. Simon L. Terry
Of Boone, who is now employed at the
Legislature. His subject will be 8 Fol.
lowing Jesus. = Sunday school at -
clock and at O'Clock communion
sermon viii be preached by Rev. T. 0.
Douglas, il. Sacrament will be given
and new members will be given fel.
lowship into the church. All friends
and strangers are invited to these ser.
vices There will be no evening SER
vices except the Christian Endeavor at
6:3O ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday, Jan. 18th, with Miss Read
Hammitt, 1909 Crocker street at which
time the following delegates to the new
city convention were elected: Mrs.
Matte Warrick, Mr.. Finesse Bledsoe
Nh. Branham N. Hyde. The Lyceum
will meet Tuesday, Jan. oath, with Miss.
D. Mae Lee, 100 Center street The
program for the evening will comprise
papers on ahree of the worlds decisive
battles, namely. Marathon, Hastings
and Gettysburg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20
Fl. MADlBoN NOTES.

The A. NJ. e. church has began iti
protracted meeting. Rev. Coats o.
Mount Pleasant Is here assisting
Rev. Lowry. Rev. Coats is yer!
efficient evangelist and we hope som,
good may be accomplished.
Rev. Hudson from Texas preached
at the second Baptist church Wed
nesday evening and Sunday evening
The sermons touched many hear
Of a wanderer from God.
Mrs. Geo. Harper entertained Rev
Hudson and Mr.. Calvin Shafer a
six o'clock dinner Sunday evening
Covers were laid for eight.
Mrs. Roberts Wilson Is slightly
in disposed.
Mrs. Bertha Harris entertained
Rev. Lowry at dinner Sunday.
Mrs. Daniel Iceum entertained
Rev. Lowry and Rev. Coats at si,
o'clock dinner Tuesday evning.
The Christian Endeavor workers
Of the A. M. E. church are prepar'
ing a Cantata entitled "King Alec.
hol'' which will be given to the pub.
lie soon. The young people of the
Christian Endeavor are set of in.
telligent and Industrious young peo.
pie and we feel sure that if you fail
to see this you will certainly miss q
treat.
Mrs. Oscar Mcclellan who was in.
disposed is convalescent.
Messrs. Lawrence Bryant and
Maurice Terral of Keokuk were visit.
ing at the home of Mr.. Mrs. George
Harper Sunday evening.
Quite a number Of Ft. Madison's
most popular young people enjoyed
a sleigh ride Tuesday evening.
Misses Louis, Jennie and Naomi
Harper, Maine Lewis, Lillian Woods
and Messrs. William Toliver and Ed
ward Prentice attended a party al
Charleston, Iowa, last week. ~
Sunday morning, at her home. 327
Second street, occurred the death OF
Mrs. Rachel Thomas, aged 70 years
and 13 days, after slight illness OF
nine days. Death was due to pneu.
monia. Mrs. Thomas was resident
of this city twenty-four years and
was highly respected and loved by all
who knew her. She leaves to mourn
her loss, her husband, Mr.. Chas
Thomas, two daughters, Mrs. E. f.
Turpin OF Galesburg, Ill, and Matil-
da M. Thomas Of this city; three sis
ters, Mrs. Mollie White Of North
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20
BUXTON BRIEFS,

| Rev. F. B. Woodward left last week
for Goldsboro, N. c. to visit his father
who is quite sick.
Mrs. Joseph Strother who had been
complaining for some time de parted
this life last Wednesday night an DIV as
taken by her husband to Reading, Pa. ,
for burial Mr.. Strother has the SYM
pathy Of his many friends here.
Mrs. Joshua Miller died last Wednes-
day night, and was buried from Saint
Johns A. NJ. E. church last Sunday,
Rev. D. E. Butler officiating.
Mr.. Joseph Nicholas and Miss Nora
Frances stole march on tLeir friends
and we're quietly married Saturday,
Jan. 7th. When the most Of them
knew anything they were man and
wife. Alright for you, Joe! Wen get
you another time.
Miss Virginia Steele who is attending
school in Des Moines, came down last
Thursday for short stay with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Richard Stewart, wife of the
Y. M. c. A. building is quite i'll at this
writing.
Mr.. A. Jeffers has moved his restau-
rant from the Thomas Block to quart
ers on East Second street
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Hill lost their
baby Monday. The funeral was held
from the residence. Tuesday
Mr. A. Jeffers was on the sick list a
few days last week, but is much improv-
ed now. ...
Cliff Miles who pulled the trigger of
revolver when one of his fingers were
over the barrel, is getting along nicely
with his lame finger. Be careful Cliff
ford
Mr.. L. w. Tucker returned from Chi
cago where he assisted in the great
$50, 900 campaign for a colored Y. M C..
A. for that large city He reports a
pleasant time, and $685. subscribed
to the effort One colored man SUBJ
scribed, 81, 900. DR.. Fisher and his
members took quite an active part in
the campaign.
Clarence Strother who met with the
misfortune to get his leg broken in the
mine about two weeks ago is much bet
ter now
Mrs. Matilda Williams is on the sick
list.
Rev. w. H. Simmons supplied as pas
TOR in the absence Of Rev. Woodward
ward. He preached both morning and
evening to fair audience. tits plain
ly seen that Rev. Simmons is improv-
ing wonderfully. We wish him much
success as gospel minister.
The company store is having their
their annual January sale CT clothing
and as an indictment they are giving
away every tenth suit, dress or over
Ecoat.
Mrs. Nellie Cross, and Mr.. VIM. Nor
gan were the lucky ones Monday. Mrs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20

Have you weak throat? If SO, you
cannot be to careful. You cannot begin
treatment too early. Esch cold makes
you more liable too another and the last
is always the harder to cure. If you
will take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
at the outset you will be saved much
trouble. Sold by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20

We received the sad intelligence Of
the death Of Mr.. John Harris, one Of
Keokuk's highly esteemed citizens, who
was an old settler there. His relatives,
Mr.. G. "A. Harris, Mrs. ]. H. Woods,
Mrs. Lee Holt, Mrs. E. N. Warren and
Cecil Harris, al Of this city, left Mon
day for Keokuk to attend the funeral,
returning Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-20

Young Louis Wa tson, one Of our high
" esteemed young men died, Monday
of last week, at his post # duty as
teacher in Braxton, Miss, after only q
short illness. His body was sent here
for interment. Funeral was held from
the A. M. E. church last Friday at 2
o'clock, conducted by Rev. /. N. Dan.
ielt. The young man was about twenty.
two years old; graduate from the
West Des Moines High school. He
leaves mothe r, Mrs. Emma Pyree and
father, H. Watson, and host Of
friends to mourn this loss so early in
young manhood.