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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02
CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Sunday, October 4th.
This Sunday will be observed as a
day of prayer for peace by the church
es of the United States.
The PASTORS morning subject will
be "A Vision of Peace" A baptism
al service will follow the morning SER
mon.
Sunday school at 1876.
B. Y. P. U. at 6:30s
The evening subject, "The Lords
Supper AS Taught in the N. T." Com
munion. Il
T. L. Griffith, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Mrs. Alice Logan arrived in the
city Monday evening from Edna, Mo-,
to visit her brother, Mr.. A. c. Payton'
st 1886 Sixteenth street. She was
accompanied by her nephew, Leslie
Payton, who will enter. the Des
Moines North high school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

I. Charles S. Shirk, Of Des Molnes'
Iowa, husband of Carrie Page shlrk,
hereby give notice that withdraw
all authority which my said wife may
have acquired, either expressly or by
implication, to contract in my name ne
CT as my agent to in any way pleage
NV credit, and that she is living sep
arate and apart from me without
cause and Of her own motion ana
that she is in position to provide her,
self with suitable necessaries, ana
that I will not under any clrcum-
stances be responsible for debts' now
ever incurred by her. ,o,1
Dated this 25th day OF Sept 1914
~ Charles S. Shirk,
Husband Of Carrie rage on'1A'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Prof. Lovinggood'of Austin. Texas,
who has been lecturing in the north at
the Methodist Conferences, overwork-
ed himself, and had to 60 to the Meth
odist hospital to regain his lost
strength this week. He is improving
nicely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02
NEGRO BUSINESS LEAEUE.

The local branch of the Negro Bus
mess League will hold their regular
monthly meeting Monday, October IL,
at the Union Congregational church.
The executive committee is now pre-
pairing very fine program for that
evening. They will meet next Mon
day at o'clock at DR.. Jefferson's Of
flee to arrange the complete program,
which will be printed in the Bystand-
er next week. Let every member and
friend come out to the regular meet
ing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Mrs. Margaret Hawkins-Harville. a
young woman of Pittsburg, Pa. and
who has been in Chicago, ILL.,, for the
past three months, left Chicago for her
old homestead. Des Moines. la. 1t
will be remembered that Mrs. Harville
is a niece of Mrs. Mary Mease-Scott.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Word has been received from Rev.
E. G. Jackson, the newly appointed
pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. church
Of this city, that he expects to arrive
in the city tomorrow morning and to
fill the pulpit of said church Sunday
morning and evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02
Thompson Hotel Guests

Mr., VIM. Hood, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
jackson, Mr.. James Walker of Kansas
City, Chicago Union Giants-Robt.
Gilkerson, R. Wentworth, G Peters,
H. McNear. F. Davis. D. Francis j.
Linch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben johnson Of Sec
ond and Forest avenue gave 7
o'clock luncheon at their residence. A
three-course lunch was served and
an enjoyable time was had by those
present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02
The Street Railway Franchise
Is Now Up to the People
s F. r v &c E

The CHv Of Des Mon City Railway will have equal
power determining to be under the terms
of the proposed franchise.
The civ supervisor will act together in tins work.
The enewor ordinance provides:
The company provide continue operate all its lines cars Oh
modern design and equipment
All new cars modern and uIoae degn 10
be equipped four motors and with both hand and power brakes
with such improvements and appliances as
deemed by the necessary ana proper l9 m
safety of the the omays EN-
poyees and the public
The company ncudng night and owl S sc NUMBERS
and as
the supervisors require
The such stop such places as he TWO super
for to leave or enter same
entire control OF the king ana
including terminals OF
character with the to dlmh
ish
OF eV
ice will be by abtraton
DES MONIES CITY RAILWAY COMPANY,
By Emil G. Schmidt President
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02
Toned In Whole System.

"Chamberlain's Tablets have zone
more for me than ever dared hope
fer" writes Mrs. Esther Mae BAKER BAKER,
spencerport, N. Y. 81 used sevelal as1
bottles Of these tablets few monIns ,
apo.~ They not only cured me Of Dil.
;ons attacks, sick headaches and tnao
tired out feeling, but toned up my
whole system" For sale by all deal-
orS f5aE ts A .13stfst aAa1Fa a4aG 5 n II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

We have been unable to get, the
complete appointments of the r: NJ.
E church, which was recently held
in Chicago. However, we will en-
deavor to publish said appointments
next week..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Mt. Moriah Tabernacle, No.. 507,
Dts. of Tabor, held their installation
at the Taborian hall on Tuesday
night, after which a reception was
held for the past and newly elected.
officers an dmembers. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Our city collector will call on the
city subscribers this and next week.
So let those be prepared to settle
with him at once and not cause him
to make two or three extra calls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum will
meet next week with DR.. J. A. JEFF
ferson at 1922 Day street, at which
meeting Mrs. S. Joe Brown will re-
view the Crisis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Mrs. Anna Hill and Mrs. Bessie
jackson will leave Saturday for a
short visit in Rock Island, ILL.,, Dav-
export and Buxton, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Miss Helena Gains Of Ohio, who
has been visiting at the home of Mr..
r. N. Hyde for several weeks, left
for her home Friday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Mrs. Anna Hill of Lincoln, Neb.,
who was formerly of this city, is
visiting with Mrs. Bessie Jackson,
1909 Crocker street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02

Mr.. J. Hutchinson, Oralabor brought
his wife to the Mercy hospital yester-
day where she underwent an operation
She is resting we'll at present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-02
CITY NEWS.
Look for the collector. Don't dodge
him. /
Mrs. VIM. Gray spent few days
in Gravity, Iowa, visiting her sister,
Mrs. Fred H. johnson.

Born, September rs 1914, to Mr..
and Mrs. G. R. Henry, 1916 Illinois
street, fine 8-pound baby girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
ATTRACTIVE PLANS FOR
THE CONFEDERATE BALL

Arrangements are about complete for
the Confederate ball Friday evening. The
reception begins at 8 O'Clock, grand march
at 10. Although the receiving line for
8 o'clock is not entirely complete, the
following will be prominent: Mrs r. II.
Pearson, President William l.. Yancey
chapter: Col T. O. Smith, Mrs. Chappelle
Cory, ex-president Alabama division; Col
j. r. Garntson, Mrs. Leonard Hobart.
state officer; General Withers, Mrs Alfred
Benners, state officer: Colonel Chairsell
Mrs c. C. Adams, first vice president
Yancey chapter; Col Chaplin Mrs. j. G..
Carmichael, second vice president; Maj
r. e. Hamilton, Mrs. W. II. Bostic, re-
eording secretary; Capt. John G. Smith,
Miss Maebele Stolenwerck, treasurer;
Col Lamar Fontain, Mrs. Louis Dent.
registrar; Capt. Wade Miss Maud kllley,
historian: Capt II. NJ. Austin, Mrs. j. H.
Frazier, eX-president Yancey chapter; Col.
j. [, Darby, Mrs. II. E. Strngfellow, ex-
president; Major Nowlin, Mrs. Charles ).
Sharp, ex-president Dr.. Alf Eubank, Mrs
Walter X. McAdory, president Pelham
chapter: Col. John NJ. Moulton, Mrs. L.
II. Gardner, Capt. j. Il. Hewlett, Mrs. f.
F. Davidson, DR.. +. e. Davidson, MIS-
Hal j. Copeland, Captain Greenleai MIS-
j. Norman Brooks, Gen. Louis V. Clark
Miss Myrtle Miles, Col. John L. Miles of
Columbiana, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Estes,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Shackelford, Mi.
and Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mesdames d.
T. Smith, e. L. Hewey, 7. f, Robinson,
C. NJ Tardy, r. w. Ewing, w. " M.
Robertson, Mrs. Bankston, S. p. Henry
Nina Southgate. C. NJ. Stanley, c. e.
Carper. A. A. Gains, Miss Adele.
The grand march will begin at 10 oclock
led by Mrs. r. II. Pearson and Col. i.
o. smith Mr. Edward Crawford, with
Miss Jessie May Perkins will lead cotii-
lions and other dances Every member
of the Yancey chapter will be present 10
assist the crowds in the enjoyment OF the
festivities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18

An important event of yesterday was
the marriage of Miss Margaret Ander-
son, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
W. Anderson, to Mr.. F. A. Roethlsberger,
Jr., of Lansing, Mich. The event took
place at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anderson in Norwood and was witnessed
by large number of friends.
In decorating the residence for the
VOWS quantities of ferns and white flowers
were used. These composed the altar
stationed in front of the mantel in the
living room, which is decorated after the
missoin type. White flowers alternated
with seven-branched candelabra, which
burned at either side, and in other places
white candles We're also used in pro-
fusion. Smlax festooned the windows
and doorways, trailing from the archways
and elsewhere, making the decorative mo-
tive effective. In the living room garden
boxes were arranged, and when illumi-
mated showed charming pink rose de-
sign.
The musical programme which preceded
the entrance of the bridal party was pre-
sented with especial taste. Miss Sue Fer
guson sang before the entrance of the
nuptial party, and as Lohengrins march
was played by Mrs Belle Mccoy, Miss
Rachel Thornbury and Miss Marie Rosa
mond, the first bridesmaids entered from
the breakfast room. Both wore white
lace gowns with pink girdles and car
ried huge rosettes of pink tulle caught
with narcissi. From these depended
streamers, which We're, in turn, held by
Miss Louise Thornbury and Miss Mar
garet Cameron. The first two stood at
the stairway, the Others after descending
the stairs, carried the chiffon ribbons to
the mantels, where they were attached to
form an aisle the length of the living
room.
Mrs. Walter Mccoy, the matron of
honor entered from the stairway. She
wore a white charmeuse lace-trmmed
gown, EN- traine and this with her huge
cluster of pink roses was especially be-
coming to her blonde type. Mrs. l.. c.
Mcclure of Louisville, cousin of the
bride. was the matron of honor. She is
a petite brunette and was an exceeding
ly pretty one in her pink-draped char
meuse gown; her flowers were white
roses. Two little flower girls entered
next. They We're Mary Asenath Wood,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wood,
and Susan Porter, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. p. Porter. Both wore white
hand embroidered lingerie gowns with
pink shades and slippers, and each car
ried a basket from which she scattered
rose petals
Miss Anderson was given in marriage by
her father, who led her to the altar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18

She was attired for travelling in a smart
tailored suit of peacock blue, and wore
with it a stunning tailored hat. Her
flowers We're valley lilies and white
roses. Mr.. Roethlisberger and his best
man, Mr.. Ralph Keoler of Toledo. met
her at the altar, where the ceremony
was pronounced by the Rev. Father
James +. Coyle.
reception followed the wedding, and
ices in the form of pink wedding Slip
pers. cakes and fruit were served, and
punch was stationed in a decorated
bower. Mr.. and Mrs. Roethlisberger left
Yesterday afternon for a visit to Chat
tanooga, Cincinnati Detroit and other
points in the north before going to Lam
sing. Mich, to make their home. Mr.
Roethlisberger is a successful young bus
mess man of that city. He is a former
student of the University of Michigan and
has a number of friends in the social and
business circles of Michigan. His father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs +. A. Roethlis-
berger of Hillsdale. were guests at the
wedding. Mrs. Roethlisberger was at
tired for the occa sion in white lace and
crystals. Mrs. Anderson wore lavender
with bodice of lace touched with pink
and blue. Mrs. Julia Hathaway of Hills
dale, Mich, was in white with lace trim
mings and a pink girdle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18

judgment of others, of himself he is
the most eXacting of critics.
"PaderewslSi is now in the full develop
ment of his maturity. As he was In
the beginning of his astonishing career,
so is he nova solitary figure in the
world of music. His hold on the pub
lie, professional and lay alike, has never
been firmer Mentally, physically and
temperamentally he has been fitted for
his life's work as to make him stand
out in high relief from the artists of
his generation Popular fancy has 50
woven legends about him that in a less
prosaic, materialistic age he would be
a figure in myth. Even as it Is, the
mystery of his art so enshrouds him
that before he strikes a chord on his
instrument he has his listeners bound
to him, if by a SPELL
We fell into a discussion of his inter-
pretation of Chopin which to my mind
(Which may not be considered as musical
Fly correct as many, but. az any rate, 1t
holds my opnion) is the test of true
artistry in pianist and thus express
ing myself to Mrs. Sharp, she answered
by saying
'.Paderewskfs playing of Chopin is~the
most exquisite thing I have ever heard,
and it gives me great pleasure to say
that on his programme Friday evening
there will be three Chopin numbers
which will hold much interest to Chopin
lovers. He will also play his famous
'Minuet.' OF course, it wouldn't be a
PaderewslSi programme without the Min
uet. And the occasion, | want TO say, is
going to be a great success. People from
many neighboring towns are coming to
hear Paderewski and it will be a red
letter day in Birmingham's musical world.
The Music Study club wouldn't stand
back of anything that wasn't a success.
and this will be a erowning achieves
ment for us in every way-artistically
and musically."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Request for ThrecBOOks

An old gentleman of my acquaintance
would like the following books, but has
no means with which to buy them: John
Sterlings translation of Les Miserables,'
Froude's History of England and Green's
History of England He would be
grateful to anyone who would supply
them to him, and i would be pleased to
pay postage upon them, should any of
your readers have these to pass on. VIII
you kindly refer the matter to the Help
ing Hand Corner? M. c. NJ
The list betokens refined taste and mem
tai hunger that is not felt by the Hitter
ate. We have thousands of kindred spir-
its in our great family. We should see
to it that the aged student gets one or.
two (why not threeD of the coveted
volumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Teaching English to Foreign Girls

1.-TWO good women have undertaken the
task of teaching some foreign girls 10
speak. read and write English. They are
willing to give their time free, but cannot
afford to buy books for their pupils. II
some of your constituents have Enghsn
primers their children no longer use l
will pay freight charges upon them IL
sent TO my address. Any elementary BOOKS
and small portable blackboard Will
make the work of the women more eI>
fcent " -
Members who have lent diligent atten-
tion to the written and spoken reports
of our boards of education must snare
the concern of all lovers of pure Engiish
in learning of the fearful difficulties that
lit in the way of public school teachers
in trying to drill foreign born pupils IN.
the simplest rules of our noble language.
The percentage of pupils who must be
instructed how to speak English before
they can begin to read or write is ap-
palling. The women who lin their small
corners are trying to lessen the task
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Scraps for Quilts

Il am writing to see If the Corner has
any scraps / could use to make up into
comforts, quilts etc, or any silk scraps
to make quilt. / have two children, one
years and the other IL years old, to
care for, who must have covers for their
bedh. 1 shall be grateful for them.
"V. L.
| should be ashamed to ask for more
patchwork pieces We're it not for the
reflection that they are continually ae-
cumulating in houses where sewing is
done at home. Every new garment must
yield a litter of scraps that used to
be stuffed into the rag bag and piece
drawer. Under the administration of the
Fl. II. c. neither bag nor drawer need be-
maintained by benevolent housewives.
Let us take their place. Send to me with
out delay for the address of the mother
of the two babies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
MRS. HENRY T. DEBARDELEBEN
COMPLIMENTS MIS- EVANS

Mrs. Henry T. DeBardeleben was a
hostess yesterday in honor of Miss Fam
ME Evans, whose marriage to Mr.. Robert
Knox Green will occur this evening at
st. Mary 's-on-the- Highlands.
AT the card tables, which We're placed
in the drawing room, a delicious lunch
con was served before the games The
tables were graced with central clus-
ters of yellow and white fressias and daffo-
dis, and in the luncheon the color scheme
was emphasized. The score cards again
suggested the chosen flowers.
An ivory clock and a set of rhinestone
hairpins Were the trophies and to Miss
Evans, Mrs. DeBardeleben presented a
lovely bit of lingerie. Those whom she
included in her invitation We're Miss Fan
ME Evans, Miss Bessie Evans, Miss Kitty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
A PATRIOTIC RECEPTION

The ladies' Aid society OF WestmIH-
ster PRESBYTERIAN church will give a pa
triotic reception Friday evening between
and II O'Clock in the church parlors,
Thirteenth avenue and Twenty-hith
street.
All members of the church or its socie-
ties and all friends of the church are cor
daily invited.
Among those receiving will be the
Rev. and Mrs j. Frank Turner: the offi-
GERS of the Aid, Mrs. LeGrand c. Wilson,
president; Mrs. w. W. Odum, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. II. IL. Hamilton, secretary, ana
Mrs. Charles j. Shook, treasurer. Also
Mrs. James Hood, Mrs. C. II. krauss and
Mrs. c. C. Glidden.
A delightful programme has been pre-
pared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18

mastery of his art stands pre-eminent
in a world of great artists"
THE question of encores with him
has always been a point of discussion
among the critics." 1 suggested.
ut is remarkable how susceptible
great singers and players become to
popular sentiment along those lines"
Mrs. Sharp answered. "and | can safe
ly promise our audience on Friday
evening, as we have been promised,
that we shall hear Paderewski Just
as often as We like-just as many
encores will be given as are reasonably
requested"
Another thing that has come up for
discussion with regard to Paderewski is,
since he has grown older" Mrs. Sharp
continud, his greatness has dimin-
ished. This, of course, is only pos
sible to the uninitate, for we all know
that instead of deteriorating, is often
the case with singer, whose voice
breaks, Paderewski has broadened and
grown. At first his art was distinguished
chiefly by its exquisite lyric beauty. To-
day 1t has the heroic grandeur of the epic
Where once it enticed, now it commands; ;
yet that same lyric quality which made
him famous is still at his call when
need be. The sterner traits which time
has developed merely emphasize and
strengthen the lovely characteristics of
his earlier days. This development is
merely typical of the man himself. In
him are united the soul of the poet and
the clear-thinlSing, logical mind of the
man of affairs. A reticence as of the
philosopher is enhanced by charm OF
conversation which none can resist. An
eagerness to know all that is new is
tempered by the sane conservatism of
experience. An ardent patriotism is
sharpened by contrast with the breadth
of view of the true cosmopolitan Quick
to sympathy, charitable and generous in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Carpet Strips for Kitchen Floor

will some kind persons please give
me any old carpet strips they do not want
or need any more? | could put them down
on the kitchen floor after scrubbing, to
keep it clean and be warm. l am old
and have rheumatism. ! cannot afford
to buy any strips of carpet. / will
send for them SO not to make trouble
for the kindness. NJ L. R."
Old and rheumatic and doing the work
of a scrubwoman if she would have a
clean kitchen floor! Moreover-although
she does not say this-rheumatism is Wig
orously encouraged by standing Upon bare
boards. You who have twinges in your
own bones in damp weather, pity our Sis
ter and help her to keep well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
MIR. J. A. ROUNTREE
A HOST AT DINNER

One of the pleasant events of the week
was Mrs. j. A. Rountrees dinner given
last night in compliment to Mr. John
Craft of Mobile, president of the Good
Roads association Mr.. Craft,
Thomas Kilby, chairman of til
committee of the association,
members of the committee wa
minGham Tor a conference and J 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
SOUTHSIDE PHILATHEA
CLASS ENTERTAINS

The Philathea class of the Southside
Baptist Sunday school will give Wash
ington party Friday evening, February
20, at $50 o'clock in the Baraca room at
the church. The members of the Baraca,
Mrs. Morgans and Mr.. Smiths classes,
together with the officers of the Sunday
school, are cordially invited to be present
and may bring outside friends with them.
A delightful programme has been ar
ranged, and an enjoyable time is antici-
pated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
MISS MARGARET COLEMAN'S
PARTY FOR MISS COBB

Miss Margaret Coleman, who had
planed a progressive dinner dance for
Miss Mary Lou Cobb, whose wedding is
to be an event of the coming week, has
been obliged to abandon the idea of this
hospitality because of her physicians
orders. She is quite i'll at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phares Cole
man, on Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
Needs Abdominal Belt

ITO Elizabeth H.: | note your offer
of an abdominal belt. / am in need of
one for a time and will pass it on to
someone else when | have no further use
for it. | had one of my own, but gave
1t to one who needed it. If you can
let me have the bandage | will appre-
ciate it. MARTHA ii.
| fear the call upon Elizabeth IL. is too
late to do you any good. We have sent
another name to her. But other belts
may be rendered to us in response to your
request. | hope SO sincerely. We keep
your address in anticipation of this. Hav
ing parted with your own belt to relieve
the sufferings of another, your recon-
pense should be in kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18
KIND LADY HELPS
SICK OLD SOLDIER
Could Not Walk Step Both Make Statement Regarding
Trouble, and Place Credit Where Due

3iackwells, Ga.-"Last year, an old
soldier living in my neighborhood,"
says Mrs. Hattie Armstrong, of this
place, was so strickened with his back,
that he could not walk step. He got
no relief from medicines he was taking,
and I recommended Thedford's Black
Draught to him. He got two 25c pack
ages, and by the time he had used them.
he was entirely well.
I have been using Black -Draught for
10 years in my family, and am never
without il in the house. l have six
children and / give them Black -Draught
for colds. and it cures them. suffered
with constipation for long time. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-18

1 could get nothing to do me the good
that Black Draught does. 1t is all that
keeps me on foot"
Mr.. S. NJ. Watkins, the old soldier re-
ferred to above, says: Il was down
with rpy back last summer, and couldn't
get anything to relieve me- On a friends S
advise, | tool: two packages of Thed
:ord's BlackDraught. ard IL did me
more good than all other medicines put
together. It's the finest medicine for
headache as well as constipation and
colds, / have ever tried"
Get a package of this old, reliable
vegetable liver medicine today.
AT all drug stores. Costs only one
cent dose.