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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-02-25
MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mrs. Hettie Hubbard went to Ken
lucky for a short visit.
Miss Mary N. Brown fell and
sprained her ankle very severely, but
is able to be out again.
The Sure Winners club of the St.
James A. M. e. church gave a sociable
Tuesday. It was we'll attended. Miss
Viola Merrill, captain.
The. Missionary society of the CAL
vary Baptist church gave literary
program and oyster supper Thursday
evening. The auctioneering of girls
was the novel feature of the enter
Mrs. Evans is very i'll at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Winnie Payne.
Robert Ford is also very ill.
Sunday evening Rev. E. Thompson
of the St. James A. M. E. church read
nine converts into the church. Four
of those converts received the sacra-
ment of baptism in the morning.
Mrs. Lillian Catlin returned home,
after long visit with her parents at
Washing b. Ri ,s.s-
The Missionary society Of the St.
James church will meet this week at
the home of Mrs. Laura Maupins.
Elga R. Wallace, president of the
Galesburg district Of the Sunday
School Teachers Institute, has noti-
fed the schools of Galesburg, Quincy,
Macomb, Peoria and Monmouth that
they will be expected to be represent
ed on the program to be held at the
meeting scheduled to take place at
Quincy in April.
The Sewing Circle Of the Baptist
church will meet Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Sarah Flood.
Miss Myrtle Wallace, Mrs. Ella
Croft and Mrs. Geneva Wallace were
elected to represent their Sunday
in Quincy.
The Allen Christian Endeavor
League of the St. James A. NJ. E.
church will meet at 6:3O Sunday
evening. Mrs. Ada Chamber and Miss
Harriet Collins will b the leaders.
The B. Y. P. U. will meet at 6:30
Sunday and the topic will be "Prob-
lens of the Twentieth Century,"
Mr.. Robert Catlin was out of the
city few days last week
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA.

Wilbur johnson was in Des Moines
on Saturday attending the auto show
and visiting among friends.
Mrs. Luella Spicer Of Ottumwa and
Mrs. Jesse Jones Of Gary, Ind, spent
c, few days last week at the parental
Franklin home, returning TO their
home Saturday morning.
Mesdames Gertrude Oliphant and
George Coleman Of Evans were
guests Tuesday of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Franklin.
The entertainments Monday and
Tuesday nights at the A. M. E.
church were financial successes.
Master Carl Moore has a touch of
pneumonia.
Sunday, March 5th, is quarterly
meeting at Shorter A. M. E. church.
The Mothers club met in regular
session Thursday at the home of Miss
Marie Buckner. An interesting pro-
gram was rendered. The subject for
discussion was "Mothers' Duties to
Their Children" led by Mrs. Lillian
Hudson. Some very interesting points
were brought out by the members.
Rev. o. A. Smith, pastor of the
Second Baptist church, is numbered
among the sick.
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COUNCIL, BLUFFS ITEMS.

There will be bench rally given
February 9th at Bethel A. M. E.
church. Five children of the Sunday
school appointed captains. Come and
take a seat with them. Help them
smile.
A new choir has been organized by
the Sunday school children of Bethel
A. M. E. church for Sunday morning
services.
The members of the w. w. club
will give an indoor circus March Is.
Come and see some of the fiercest
animals in captivity.
Miss Hazel Stewart is much better
at this writing.
We are glad to hear Of L. I. Brock
man stopping over a few hours with
his many friends. He is en- route to
California.
Rev. and Mrs. Moore and Mrs. r.
V. Robinson attended quarterly meet
ing in Omaha, Neb., last Sunday at
St. Johns church.
Mrs. Frank Frankall entertained
the Willing Workers club on Monday
evening, February 21. After attend
ing to business dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Mr.. Oscar Parks will entertain the
Willing Workers club at the home Of
his aunt, Mrs. Alice Davis, 2004 Sew
enth avenue, Monday evening.
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OsKALOOSA, IOWA.

Miss Maud Buckner and brother,
Ed, returned home from Ft. Madison
on Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Fred Bennings left for Chi
cago on Friday. He has a position as
a travelling salesman.
Mrs. Mary Garrett is convalescent
at this writing.
Aliens Christian Endeavor league
will give 10 cent social at Mrs. John
Johnson's Saturday evening and will
continue every Saturday evening at
the different homes, with the addi-
tional raise of 8 cents each week.
Our secretary Of Aliens Christian
Endeavor league, kiss Bessie John
son, Is .fnakiKg is s6i sin stle new neld..
Mrs. Mary Crawford is expected
home from Springfield soon.
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morning at st. Peters Claver Catho-
lie church by Father Theobold. Mr..
z. A. Pope of Minneapolis was god
father and Mrs. Jas. Lee godmother.
KEOKUK ITEMS.

Mr.. George Kellis, who has been ill
for the past two months, is now able
to be out amongst his friends
Miss Zclla Clark returned to her
home in Ottumwa, Iowa after
pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. H.
7. Craig.
Miss Viva Simpson and brother,
Charles, of Havana, ILL.,, are visiting
their sister, Mrs. H. Harris.
Miss Zella Clark of Ottumwa, Iowa,
Viva Simpson of Havana, Ill.,, and
Prof. J. J. Johnson Of St. Louis, NO.,
were honor guests at the Peoples In
stitute.
Miss Blanche Kebo, who underwent
an operation at the local hospital, is
improving.
Mrs. l.. Holt of Des Moines is vis-
iting relatives in this city.
Mr.. Charles Alden is ill at his home
at 1907 Morgan street.
Prof. J. J. Johnson of St. Louis,
NO., spent last week in our city and
attended the X. and H. club dance on
February 14th.
Sunday, February 20, was quarter
ly meeting Sunday at the Bethel A.
M. E. church. The presiding elder,
Rev. Daniels, and Rev. Wharton at
tended the services. On Sunday
evening a program, under the aus
pices of the Sunday Forum, was rem
dered.
A large crowd attended the recital
igven by Miss Helen Hagan at Bethel
A. M. E. church February II.
Rev. DR.. johnson, the missionary,
at St. Johns Episcopal church ill
preach at St. Mary the Virgin on
Sunday, February 81, at 6:30.
Mrs. F. S. johnson entertained the
SelfCulture club on Friday of this
week.
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CENTERVILLE NEWS,

The George Washington social
which was entertained by Dgt. Mil
dred Mayfield and Dgt. Emma Martin
on Saturday evening was successful
one. A short program was rendered
and enjoyed by all. The social was
given by the Court of Calanthe at the
hoem of Mr.. and Mrs. John Chiles.
Rev. w. T. Franklin of Kansas City,
Kansas, filled the pulpit Sunday.
Quite large audience attended the
services.
The Mission Circle will be enter
tanned at the home Of the president,
Mrs. Emma Hicks, on Thursday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Jones took din
ner at the home of her mother, Mrs.
A. L. Crittenden, on Sunday.
Mr.. w. H. Thompkins was called to
Chicago to attend the funeral of his
nephew, Mr.. Brown.
Mrs. Shelby Noah, Mrs. Lulu Jack
son and Mrs. A. L. Crittenden attend
ed the parent conference at the Gen.
trail ward school house Tuesday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. Lillian Palmer, who has been
on the sick list for three weeks, is
somewhat improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen of Leaven-
worth, Kansas, left for their home,
after few weeks visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Wright.
Mrs. Matte Riding is able to be
out again.
Miss Edna Hicks, who has been on
the sick list, is much improved.
Mrs. Susie Williams is suffering
from a severe cold and headache at
this writing.
Mr.. E. Bell and son are on the sick
Est
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OLD SETTLER GONE.
ThOs. H. NJ. Benton.

Thomas Benton died at the home
of Henry Miracle in the east part OF
Sigourney at the age Of 73 years.
That is the age Tom claimed, al
though many persons believed him
much older. Tom Benton was born
in Morgan county, Mo-, a slave. But
he lived to be an old man and died
more probably of old age than any
thing else.
Tom had been in bad physical con-
dition for number of years, but
stuck to his post in the barber shop
here until about three years ago,
when he was obliged to retire on ac-
count of his physical infirmities.
Tom was young man at the
breaking out of the civil war His
had sold q car of mules 10
the south and Tom and two other
young Negro slaves were to accom-
pany the shipment. They became
suspicious that they were included
with the sale of the mules and before
the start was made they appropriated
a couple of horses and ran off. Tom
landed in Leavenworth, Kansas, ana
there allied himself with the union
army. He was valet for one Of the
generals and remained with MN
throughout the war. !,
When the war was over Iom landeo
at Monmouth, Illinois. From there
he went to Galesburg, from Galesburg
he came to Iowa, first to Muscatlne'
then to Washington and landed IN Sig
Quincy in 1871. Here he renamed
ever since. He had learned the bar
her trade and stuck to it until ne quit
business three years ago. Tom Ben
ton knew personally all the old time
residents of this town and with his
death perhaps has gone a greater
amount of the unwritten history OF
this town than with any other man.
His wife died many years ago, leav-
ing one son, Elmer Benton, who now
resides in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and
brother, VIM. Chisam, of What Cheer.
The funeral was held from the
Christian church Sunday afternoon
and was largely attended.
Below we publish an excerpt from
the sigourney Review, the leading pa
per of that city:
Tom Benton is dead. Tom was
lust an old Negro all the days we
knew him. He was our next door
business neighbor and it is said that
the opinion of a neighbor as to the
character of a man is better than
that of his minister. Tom was
thoroughbred and his skin was very
black, but under that black skin beat
a heart as white as any man we ever
knew. We knew Tom very well and
for a number of years when we were
struggling along for an existence
Tom Benton was the only barber IN
the town who took the Review. iom
was close, but charitable. He made a
success of his business. He was a
good neighbor and a loyal friend
Ha was born a slave and died with a
n1entv, He was a physical giant, but
never used his great strength to
harm any man. In our opinion
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ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

Mr. Jas. P. Anderson, an old and
highly respected citizen of St. Paul,
and a mail carrier here for thirty
years, passed away at his home early
Sunday morning, after lingering ILL
ness. He was buried Tuesday after
noon from Zion Presbyterian church,
of which he was a charter member
and elder.
The funeral of Mrs. James Cleary
was held Sunday afternoon at Me-
mortal Baptist church, Rev. McDon-
aid officiating, assisted by Rev. J. P.
Sims. Her remains were taken to her
home in Kentucky for burial.
The o. E. S. club held a mask So
cial Tuesday evening at the residence
of Mrs. Kittie Terril on Fuller ave-
nue..
The literary and social of Pilgrim
Baptist church gave a very successful
dinner Tuesday at the residence Of
Mrs. Clarence Jones on Rondo street.
Mrs. r. Young was called to Ia
coma on Monday night to the bedside
Of her husband, who was run down by
an automobile and very seriously
injured. Mr.. Young was running
from St. Paul to Tacoma.
A very interesting and successful
meeting Of the State Federation Of
Women's clubs was held on February
9Th at Pilgrim Baptist church. It
was recognition of their eleventh
anniversary. An all day meeting
was held, concluding with a splendid
program in the evening. Mrs. Mat.
tie Wade Hicks, the president, pre-.
sided.
The One More Effort club gave &
Martha Washington party Tuesday
! evening at the residence of Mrs. Dora
|. Adams, All Charles street. A gooe
time prevailed.
Mrs. w. L. Wheeldin is GONZALES
cent, after lingering illness, anc
will soon be able to be out among he1
friends. d
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed,
ward Hatton was christened Sunday
II .
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opening song by the audience; pray
er, Rev. Sanders; Lincoln's early life,
Belle Taylor; Lincoln as a statesman,
Regina Houston; Columbia the Gem
of the Ocean, by the club; Lincoln's
favorite poem, Mary Windsor; Lincoln
as a president, Lizzie Golden; patri-
otic solo, Edith Stewart; Lincoln the
emancipation, Jennie McC]ain; Lin
coins Gettysburg speech, Anna Hard
ing; the meaning of the life of Lin
coin to the colored American, Allie
Burris; patriotic recitation, Agnes
Pennington; our progress since eman-
cipation, Altheda Moore; eulogies of
Lincoln, Addie Johnson; Anecdotes of
Lincoln, Bell Jones; flag drill led by
Marie Golden, with the young boys
and girls.
Mrs. Grace Burris- Blackwell of
Chicago is visiting at the parental
Burris home. She was called home
on account of the serious illness of
her father, H. E. Burris.
Mrs. Belle Jones (white) enter
tanned the Progressive Art club ladies
at her nome last Wednesday after
noon. Quite a number of prominent
white ladies were present and "njoyed
the program rendered by the Progress
sive Art club. The hostess served a
fuor-course lunch. The house was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
with flags and cut flowers. Valentine
post cards were given as souvenirs.
Rev. Sanders is preaching a series
of sermons from the Sunday school
lessons of this quarter, which are
very helpful to both saint and sinner.
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MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS.

Mr.. Dennis Humphrey spent over
Sunday visiting in Des Moines. While
there he was the guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Flossie Weldon.
The Aid society of the A. M. E.
church met at the home Of Mrs. I. L.
Brown, February 2. After business
session a social hour was enjoyed,
after which the hostess served two
course lunch, assisted by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Grace Humphrey.
Mr.. C. Brown, and Harry Flippings
were visitors at Toledo, Iowa, Sum
day, the guests Of Mr.. Albert Green.
The funeral of Mr.. A. Johnson was
largely attended Saturday, held at the
Second Baptist church. Those from
out of town who attended were Mr..
and Mrs. Webb of Ogden, Iowa, Mrs.
Mary Baker of Des Moines, Mrs.
Lulu Simms and daughter, Vivian
Nickerson of Toledo, Iowa.
Mrs. A. Robinson Of Des Moines
was in the city last week. While here
she was the guest Of her niece, Mrs.
Joe Curtis.
The Aid society Of the A. M. E.
church met at the home Of Mrs. Ad-
die sqter on February 9th. After the
Aid adjourned the hostess served a
three-course luncheon, assisted by her
mother, Mrs. Ella Howard.
Those who have been on the sick
list were Mrs. Alice Wolder, Mrs. l.
L. Brown, Mrs. Hattie johnson, Mrs
c. P. Gilmore and Miss Jessie Walker
| All are improving at this writing.
A bazaar was held at the A. M. E
church on the 14th. A large crowc
attended. Much amusement was de:
rived from the fish pond and in the
comfort contest" Mr.. I. L. Brown
won and Mrs. Grace Humphrey re.
ceived the prize for selling the most
tickets. "a large sum was cleared
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Jesse Graves, clerk in the county
treasurer's Office, went to Kansas City
on Monday night to attend a confer
ence of republican political workers
and leaders, where eight states were
represented. The states that had rep
resentatives were Illinois, Iowa, Min
nesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Oklahoma. Editor John
L. Thompson and Atty. James b.
Rush had been asked to r~present
Iowa there, but neither of them could
attend. Mr.. Thompson was out OF
the city on his official Masonic visits
and Mr.. Rush was in the midst OF a
campaign for municipal judge, so Mr.
Thompson selected Mr.. Graves to rep
resent him.
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church for five weeks closed last Sum-
day night. There were 351 CONVEX
sions and $1,232.7S was raised. The
A. M. E. church has already been
benefited with four additions and
more are coming as result Of the
meetings.
Miss Claretta Allen had the misfor-
tune to fall a few days ago and
sprain her ankle, which laid her up
for few days. She is o. X. now.
The P. E. girls gave very unique
valentine social in the basement Of
the A. M. E. church. last week, which
was much enjoyed and was success.
Ollie Gentry, who was accidentally
shot while out hunting recently, is
now able to be out. His knee is about
we'll of it's injury.
Our best wishes for the candidacy
of Mr.. Rush.
The photoplay, 'The Birth of a Ma
tion," is booked for the Graham theat-
er at this place for next April. On
last Friday the G. A. RS passed res
olutions protesting against it, and
Monday the City Ministerial associa-
tion did the same, and the Christian
Culture club of tho colored women
did the same, as did also mass meet
ing of all the colored citizens Tues
day evening. The mayor has prom
ised to do what he could to stop the
exhibition in case the manager Of the
opera house refuses to cancel the
play. "The Nigger," which was to
have been given at the Fox theater
on Wednesday, was not shown after
it was protested against by the Min
isterial association. This manager
is to be congratulated for his action.
The outcome of the fight against the
Birth Of a Nation il awaited with in
terest. =
Mrs. Phil Rushing has returned
from a visit to Fairfield.
Mrs. Eliza Haines, who has been
sick, is convalescing.
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WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

Henry Rhodes has fully recovered
from the kick of horse he received
recently.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Turner has been very sick with
whooping cough, but is now getting
better.
Clifford Thorne, chairman Of the
congress, and if he becomes candi-
cnogress, and if he becomes a candi-
date he will receive the hearty sup
port of the colored man Of this COM
munity.
Some Of the Thos. Lewis children
have the whooping cough.
The big union gospel team meet
ings which were held at the M. E.
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Thomas H. M. Benton was a great
man. True, he did not rise to as
high fame as some, but he started
much lower. A man may become
governor of a state or president of a
nation, but the chances are that he
was born close to fame. Tom Ben
ton came into this world the property
of another mana chattel-and rose
from that position to be an honorable
citizen and an honored man by hun
dreds who knew him.
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BUXTON IOWA.

Don't fail to see the Southern Gin
derella company at the opera house
Monday, February 2Sth.
Mr.. w. M. Livingston, who has
been i'll for some time, died last Mon
day morning. His daughte~ Mayetta,
will take his body to his home in Ken
lucky.
The F. B. w club met Wednesday,
February 18th, with Mrs. Rosa Guy.
Eight members responded to roll call.
A general discussion on giving a
bazaar in the near future. Program
given lat this meeting. Paper BY,
Mrs. Guy, "Child's Ideals Of Good
ness" An excellent paper. Duet,
90 What a Change" by Mrs. Miles
and Mrs. Guy. A delicious lunch was
served by the hostess. Next meeting
with Mrs. Eliza Blakey of Miami.
Mrs. Mary Baker was visitor at this
meeting. Anna B. Williams, secre-
tary. (.
Rev. Bates preached at Mt. Zion
Baptist church Sunday morning. Ser
vices were we'll attended.
Mrs. Woodward, who has been i'll
for quite while, is some better.
Mrs. Bertha Gains and husband
left last week for Hot Springs, Ark,
to spend several months.
Mr.. Samuel Burkett is on the sick
list.
The Buxton N. M. w. A. had their
election Of delegates Tuesday for Des
Moines convention. John Baker, J.
C. Hunt and Alex Clark were elected.
The box social given by the Ladies'
Industrial club at the home of Mrs.
Rcberda Bailey was success.
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Madam Robinson, Hair Dresser and
Scalp Cleaner, of Hooking, Iowa, and
agent for Madam Walkers treatment
of the scalp. has practiced in Abba,
Hiteman and Hooking for the past year
giving satisfaction to all. Write her,
or give her cell. Hooking, Ia. x
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Mrs. Clay Lewis died at her home,
1900 Nineteenth street, February 10,
after protracted illness of several
months. She was a devout Christian
woman, having Joined the Burns M.
E. church in 1872. Mrs. Lewis was
born in Corenth, Miss, July 4, 1852,
and was married to Mr.. Clay Lewis
on July II, 1870. To this union five
children were born. The funeral SER
vices were held at the residence Mon
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. S.
l.. Brit of St. Paul's A. M. E. church,
of which deceased was a member. She
is survived by huband and other
relatives. Interment in Glendale cem-
etery.
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The Callahan club met Wednesday,
February %, at the home Of Mrs.
Mason. The meeting was very inter-
esting and the newly elected officers
were installed by the state president,
Mrs. S. Joe Brown. The club is also
growing. Mrs. Rev. Brit was added
to the membership list. The next
meeting will be at the home of Mrs.
Frank Stewart, 814 Fourteenth
street, March 8.
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A big political meeting in the in
terest of Atty. James B. Rush candi-
date for municipal Judge, will be held
at the skating rink on Crocker street
Tuesday evening, February 10Th.
Other candidates will be present.
Ladies are invited.
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For That Terrible Itching.

Eczema, letter and salt rheum keep
their victims in perpetual torment.
The application of Chamberlain
Salve will instantly allay this itching,
and many cases have been cured by
it's use. For sale by all dealers.
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OBITUARY.

Jesse j. H. Landlord was born Feb
ruary %, 1888, at Osceola, Iowa, and
died February %, 1915, at the Metho-
dist hospital of pneumonia. He leaves
mother, one brother and five sisters.
Funeral services were held from Nc
Brides undertaking parlors Wednes-
day. The remains were placed in a
receiving vault in Woodland cemetery,
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Hello, hello, for 4l4 End avenue East,
Call for Mr.. John S. Thomas, The Sea
Food Merchant. Make shipment to
any place. Patronage solicited. Ad-
dress Jno. S. Thomas, Abba, Iowa.
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The Eliza E. Peterson w. c.. T. u.
will meet Thursday, March I'd, at the
home of the president, Mrs. Alice Nc
Dowell, 909 West Eighth street. All
members requested to be present.
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On Thursday evening, February II,
the B. T. w. L. society gave a leap
year party in honor of forty-two
friends over at the Roadside Settle
ment. The hall was decorated with
hearts and red lights. Music and
games were the features Of the even
inp
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Plans are being made for musical

Plans are being made for musical
and supper next month.
The Malay missionary is in the city
for few days, holding meetings At
the A. M. E. church. All should at
tend these meetings. ,
Mrs. Grace Humphrey will give out
invitations soon for a recital given ~
her pupils at the home Of Mrs. 2.
Quintard on Tuesday evening, March
7th. sg
The roast pig supper given at the
First Baptist church was largely at
tended and neat sum was cleared on
the affair.