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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20

Last evening a number of friends of
Miss Geraldine Odel met at her hon g
on Second avenue to help her celebrate
her birthday. Supper was served at 8
o'clock and all enjoyed pleasant even
ing. Many beautiful and useful gifts
were left in remembrance of the occa'
sion.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20

the many things which
we read about and
are of immediate inn
portance to the expec-
tant mother. is a splen-
did external remedy
called an OF her 8
Friend" This is ap-
piled over the muscles
of the stomach. 1t is
deeply penetrating in
its influence. Mothers
everywhere tell of It's
soothing effect, how il
allays pains incident to
stretching of cords.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20

When President Charles R. Van
Hise of the State University of Wis
consip arose to speak at the high
school building on Tuesday evening, he
said there were two things by which
his life had been as sociated with this
locality the inspiration he had receiv.
ed from A. L. Burnham as teacher,
when student at Evansville, and his
work in geology in this region. He
spoke most highly of the work Of Mr..
Burnham as an educator.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
Special
Infant Food

If your baby is not growing every
day. no doubt the trouble is lack
of proper food. Infant foods should
be as nearly like mothers milk as
possible. Thompson's Food pep
tonized) contains all the elements
necessary to the normal growth and
strength of the baby. A food pre-
pared solely for infants deprived of
mothers milk. Consists of pure.
sweet milk, modified on large scale
in a scientific manner. Ready for
use by simply adding water.
We suggest that you try a SOC
package with our guarantee OF
satisfaction.
Fisher Bros, Druggists.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
RESHAPE FACES
Of THE WOUNDED

Warren Anderson of Milwaukee has
received letter from DR.. F. j. Will
son a former Milwaukeean, who has
been in Paris for the past six or eight
years and who is brother of the
Rev, c. A. Wilson, rector of the Trinity
Episcopal church in Baraboo. Wilson is
dentist, who practiced in Milwaukee
for some time His wife is with him in
Europe. He writes:
"We are both we'll and although out
side of work we have a rather hum
drum sort of life, we manage to get
some pleasure, even if we sometimes
feel that in the midst of all this terri
BILE carnage one should give up all the
little joys of life. Ny practice keeps uI
| in a remarkable m:Gnner. | am doing
about Is per cent of my normal work:
have been dong a good deal Of work
for the wounded l am in fact head OF
the dental department of an American
hospital near Paris, established by Mrs
81. P. Whitney, New York. 1t is situa
ted between Paris and the fighting line
Jaws Blown Off.
ST take care Of wounds of Ithe jaws
Poor fellows come in with part and
sometimes the entire jaw or jaws blown
off, and still alive. When there il
enough of the jaw remaining, we max
metal splints to hold the different frac
tured parts together until nature ha
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
A Fine Aid For
MOther-to-be

We are all greatly indebted to those
HRho tell their experiences. And among
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
Licensed to Marry

Otis Eugene Noble and Floren CO
Elizabeth Clements, both Of Lodi.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
Cost at the University

President Van Hise said the state
ment had been given out that the uni
versity cost three million dollars a year
and that with about 5000 students in
attendance, the cost to the state for
each student was about $500 per year
or two thousand dollars for the
course. He explained how this was not
the truth. Of the above amount a large
sum has been expended in the purchase
of land and in buildings. Besides, about
this time there was a change in the
system of bookkeeping by which all
money received by the university had
to be deposited with the state treasurer
and then paid out in the
work Of the great school.
The institution received in gifts, inter-
est, from the U. S., from goods sold
and other sources, a sum amounting to
about 81, O22, 900, None of this money
came as taxes, yet was used by the
university.
Between $35, 900 and $40, 600 was re-
ceived from football and other activi-
ties, yet this had to be paid to the
treasurer and the expenses of ath-
letics charged to that account. Although
this acticity actually brought a net
sum to the school, the politicians told
that the state was paying out money
for ball, concerts and the like. A large
amount received for the sale of milk
and other products is handled in the
same manner. The work of the extern
sion department should not be charged
to the university proper, yet the poll
tical folk would have it that way, the
speaker declared
Added rIiIIions to State.
How the agriculture college has in
creased the production of corn, barley,
cabbage, potatoes, oats and other crops
was clearly and forcibly shown. Mil
lions in wealth have been added to
the state yet this cost should not be
charged to the student activities.
Mr. Van Hise would have new build
ings erected on unworthy land that
young men might find home at
reasonable cost. Room rent and food
is so high in Madison that some step
should be taken to care for the boys
with limited meats.
Tie value of higher education was
forcibly expressed when the speaker
asked what kind of place in which to
live would Baraboo be if all those with
college or university educa-
ton should go away. He
declared the university must be
free to discuss questions of political
economy and political science, else the
growth of the institution will be greatly
hampered. To train young men and
women is the first purpose of the
great school.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
BUTTONS GREAT FIRE.
$4,000 Damage-All To ColOred Peo-
pies PrOperty-COOpertOwn AL
most Completely Destroyed.

On last Friday, October 9Th, at
about 2 o'clock a. m. fire was discov-
cred in one of Mrs. B. F.. Cooper's
grocery stores, and as there was no
water supply nor no fire extinguishers,
the people were unable to stop the fire
until it had burned more than one-half
of the business houses in Coopertown.
The list of property destroyed is as
follows: The Buxton hotel, valued at
$4,000, owned by Reuben Gaines, Sr.,
with but little insurance; the Cooper
drug store and stock, valued at St, 900;
Mr.. Anderson's (white) grocery store
building, owned by Mr.. Cooper, store
and stock of goods valued at $4,000.
The next to 60 was the Masonic hall
and equipment valued at 81, 1000, partly
insured; the Household of Ruth, the
Eastern Star lodge hall and the taber-
nacle all destroyed, valued at $4,000;
the Buxton cigar factory, owned by
Mr.. Roberts, valued at $500; the
CRANBERRY tailor shop was the next
building, valued at about $500. Then
the flames swept on east, reaching
their amusement hall, which was
owned by Mrs. Cooper. The fire then
began to pursue its easterly direction,
burning several of the residences. 1t
was finally stopped. The insurance
was very small, as no company would
risk more than about one-sixth of the
value. The cause is unknown.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

The Mothers club met Wednesday,,
October 4th, at the home of the presi--
'7ent, Mrs. Edd Reese. All the CONF
mittees for the year were elected and
a very. interesting meeting was held.
Mr.. Byron Newsom of Monmouth
was visitor here Sunday.
Mrs. Jane Taylor, one of our oldest
citizens, passed away at her home
Wednesday, October 18th. She has
been sick for a number Of years, but
grew weaker and death was expected.
Funeral services were held at the A.
M. E. church Friday, October IS. Rev.
w. w. Williams of Clinton conducted
tie services. IL
Mrs. Maria Thornton and Messrs.
Jeff Taylor and George Taylor Of Chi.
cago were here attending the funeral
of their mother.
Miss Bernice Page, who has been
seriously i'll, is improving slowly.
Mrs. Tops and Keith have returned
from visit with relatives in Monroe
City, Mo.
The Kensington held social in the
church Saturday night. A neat sum
was cleared. II.
Rev. Searcy of Ottumwa arrived N
our city this morning to visit with
his daughter, who is attending col-
lege here. He preached a the a. ~,
T.. church Sunday night.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
Price Five Cents

we found the school in session. w
also observed that in this town the
children were increasing instead Of d.
minishing, as we found in former
places. We set out to canvass the
town for students. We called upon
and got the promise of several who
were interested in Industrial educs-
tion and are going to Bartlett.
- Our next stop was Blackwater. Here
we found the Negro owning better
grade OF homes than they owned nine
years ago. Here we preached to j
large audience and created a fine in
terest and enthusiasm for the school
we represent. ..ss,
Our next stop was Boonville. Here
we found a fine modern and wlel eauip-
ped school building under construction.
which when finished will be one 81 the
incest school buildings in the state.
Here we interested one pupil, who II
coming to our school. We then went
home to prepare for the opening ou:
September 18th. q N
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mrs. Louis Baker, who has been vis~
iting with friends in St. Louis, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. S. P. Maupin and grandson,
Owen Chambers, are visiting friends
and relatives in Canton, Mo. While While
in Missouri they attended the Missouri
conference at Macon.
The Sewing Circle of the A. M. p
church met this week with Mrs. ,Het-
tie Hubbard.
|, Hon. T. T. Allan, Negro republican,
speaker of Chicago, was here this
week and gave political speech at
the republican meeting. He also
spoke at both churches on the Sab-s
bath. He was accompanied by Capt
w. S. Bradon of Chicago, who has re-
Gently returned from the border.
Mrs. Fred Skinner will entertain 9,
company of friends with a sewing at
her home Saturday afternoon. 7$S
Mrs. Lillian Catlin was in Rosevilla3
on Friday and Saturday. - 'HissIa, &
Mr.. Fred Barnett has purchased a
new auto. .@.
There was republican meeting Of
Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Ward, the newly
Calvary Baptist church Thursday
evening. Hon. r. 7. Allan addressed
the ladies'. st .43s
Mr.. G. j. Wallace, who recently res
ceived quite painful accident by .be-5
ing hit on the head at the new bank
building, is able to be back to work
again. 1fa#;,.t e4
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
OMAHA. NEB.

Miss Muriel Brown entertained at
a surprise party in honor OF her s
mother on Monday evening, October
16, at their residence, 2216 N. Twenty
seventh avenue. Covers were laid for
about forty. Out of town guests were
Mrs. Belle Christian, Mrs. Eva Hieroy-
mus of Salt Salt City, Mrs. Jessie,
Smith of Cedar Rapids and Mr.. VT:
Stevens Of Denver, Colo. Mrs. Brown
was the, recipient of large number
of handsome presents. We trust she
will live to see many more such birth tn
days. &n1''-r
Mrs. Minnie Brown entertained on
Tuesday at luncheon for Mrs. Jessie
Smith of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Blind Boone, the noted colored piano
player, will play at Grove M. E. church
Wednesday, April 1S. Mr.. Boone has
been in the city for several days play,
ing at the different white churches.
Miss Irene Phillips who has been III
for the past four weeks, is improving,
but not able to be out.
Mrs. Myrtle Martin entertained Tor:
Mrs. Jessie Smith Of Cedar Rapids on
Aonder Sts diffyil 3ssJs
I'D lul Moore entertain-s
\ 81 B 51d Il "a ~. "A most delightful
- = spend " N n 81, "A 4. ~. 'a y.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

The crack sprinter is just recover
Ing from paralysis attack which pre-
vented him from participating in recent
competitions. While in race at San
Diego he suffered strain of nerve
in the back that caused paralysis for a
time. He has now recovered, however
and rest will enable him to regain
his former strength.
1t is not probable that Drew will
attempt to do any running or engage
in any athletic work at Drake, at least
for some time. He took a five mile
walk with Glaze today to keep in con-
dition.
He is undoubtedly the fastest runner
in the world and now holds the worlds
Record.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

The Booker T.. Washington memoir
ial banquet given by the I. I. club on
Tuesday evening, October 18th, at St.
PauPs A. M. E. church was decided
success from every viewpoint. Fully
eighty dinners were served, and as
the dinner was almost wholly donated,
a nice sum will be realized from the
effort. The chef, Mrs. j. L. Edwards,
president of the club, was assisted by
the Misses Carey, Drew, Meredith,
Humburd, Mr.. Edwards and the men,
bers of the club.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
JONES & SAMUELS MOVE.

Our popular undertakers, the firm
of Jones. & Samuels, has moved from
$40 East Court avenue to 107 East
Walnut street, where they are fitting
up a fine parlor. They are the only
colored undertakers in our city and
merit the united support of all Of the
colored people. Mr.. Jones has been
in business for the past eight or ten
years and few months ago Mr.. E.
R. Samuels entered with Mr.. Jones.
Mr.. Samuels is the business manager,
and from the way he is making
things go he is the right man in the
right place. We welcome Mr.. Sam
uels into our city into business. He
came from Enterprise, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
WILSON MUST BE SHOWED UN.
DER,

Let us pass the word around to every
voter that Wilson must be showed un-
der at the polls next month. He has
been disgrace to that high Office. AS
president he has lowered every high
ideal and the dignity of our country
is at low ebb. He has done every
thing in his power to segregate, ostra-
else and destroy the hopes and aspira-
tions of the Negro. He has turned out
our employees who were under the civil
service and replaced them by incom-
potent office seeking democrats. He
is undoubtedly the worst man that has
ever been elected president. Hescre-
ates hatred among his own citizens
and then compels the U. S. soldiers
(colored) to ride through Texas in Jim
crow cars to 60 and protect the state
of Texas from Mexico. If we are good
enough to be asked TO 60 to war then
in the name Of Cod treat us like other
soldiers. Let every colored voter vote
against Wilson.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

The Callahan club will meet the
25th of this month at the home of Mrs
Tillie Lee, 900 Seventeenth street.
The lesson will be Ruth, End chapter.
There will be a paper on the character
of Ruth by Mrs Thornton Adams.
which will be discussed by the club.
Every member was assigned a topic
at the last meeting. Two new men,
bers were added, Mrs. John Roberts
and Mrs. w. A. Hammers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
HON, R. C. SIMMONS VISITS DIES
MONIES.

Through the courtesy Of Chairman
Maddox of the national republican
speakers bureau and the efforts of
Atty. S. Joe Brown, member Of the
Polk county republican central COM
mittee, Hon. Roscoe C. Simmons, con-
ceded to be the most eloquent Negro
orator of the national bureau, and who
is himself the regular republican NOM
inee for state representative for the
Louisville district of Kentucky, visit
ed our city last, Saturday and Sunday
and spoke to large mixed audience
of men and women Of both races at
the Crocker roller rink Saturday even
ing and to about 200 colored men only
at the "Palm Sunday club" on Sunday
afternoon. Later Sunday afternoon
he addressed the Des Moines High
School Girls club at the residence Of
Atty. Brown, which they use as So
cial center.
= At the meeting Saturday evening
Mr.. Simmons held his audience SPELL
bound for more than two hours, while
in his inimicable and eloquent manner
he portrayed the weakness and race
prejudice that has been displayed by
President Wilson and his party during
the past three and half years Of his
administration and appealed to the
voters present to support Gov. Hughes
.l +ho o,+;ro ,.or,,h1;con tickot in
cluding Lieut.. Gov. Harding, candidate
for governor Of Iowa. Among the
prominent white citizens. who were
present and comm ended the addresal
were 81. Sens 9tor, j. B sdlliyln Dis-
sttffict 1u;as ~ q =. u 3slsAk lolnity
lAttornsy CIV. w vilSo tSnnt r.
c6rdstl 6. sA. Guth /, Deputy feasuEsar.
WIN. Hamnnill and Dr. Geo. Newman
idjutant Ut the state q. lAss RI 4
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

The Triple H club held very inter-
esting session last Tuesday p. m. at
the home of Mrs. R. E. Patten, at
which time the club began the study
of the "Negro," by DR.. Dubois. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Jack
son on Fourteenth and Crocker streets.
The afternoon will be devoted to
fancy work and all members are re-
quested to bring their unfinished work
they have for bazar.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

The st. Mary's Christian Home So
ciety, No. 1, was organized by Mrs. M.
Mary Scott, 1040 Fourth Street Place,
October 18, 1916. Officers: President,
Mary NJ. Scott; secretary, Zelia White;
corresponding secretary, Catherine
Mease; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Winslow;
trustee, M. Lilly Burrell; moderator,
Mrs. Emma Todd; chaplain, Mrs.
Bertha Wells. Will meet October goth
at Mrs. Winslow's, 1850 Fourth Street
Place.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Music was furnished by the Capital
City cornet band. After the meeting
about thirty of Mr.. Simmons personal
friends, with their wives, attended an
elegant banquet in his honor at the
"Palace Sweet" Cafe and enjoyed an
other address from the guest of honor,
which was more in the nature of a
heart to heart talk, in which he gave
them some wholesome advice along
the line of acquiring property, educa-
tion and character.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
WHITEBERG, 1Ot

We kin dss :, ~ i" sesta'at' ' f ': I.
thanks to the Friends. " 1ftebsfS
and Buxton for the assistance rem
dered in the hour of sickness and
death of cur deceased Ella Reeves.
We extend our sincere thanks to those 1
who sent such lovely flowers and to-
those who kindly donated their car
services free. We beg to remain
yours with deep regrets,
w. H. Reeves and Sons,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Mcdowell de-
parted for their home in Chicago last
Sunday evening, after having spent a
very delightful visit in Des Moines.
In fact every moment of their time
was arranged for their pleasure and
entertainment by the various friends
and the family during their stay here,
and they left very deeply impressed
with the capital city of Iowa and the
hospitality of the good people here.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Rev. DR.. P. H. Moss of Edwards,
Miss, field secretary of the Bible
Sunday school for the Christian
church, who was a delegate to the
national convention held here last
week, was one of the able men of our
race He was on the program Friday
at the Coliseum. He preached Sunday
morning at Union Congregational
church. While in the city he stopped
with Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Thompson.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
HOWARD DREW NOW
IN DES MONIES

Howard Drew, the crack sprinter
who has smashed records ON the cinder
path, has arrived in Des Moines and
enrolled at Drake university.
Drew reached the city Friday even
ing and conferred with Ralph Glaze,
football coach at Drake with whom he
was acquainted at the University of
Southern California at Los Angeles.
Drew plans to attend school and do
some work on one of the local news.
papers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mr.. W. L. Hutchison was the prin-
cipa1 speaker at the Sunday afternoon
forum at Corinthian Baptist church.
He made a splendid address to the
young people. Mr.. Howard Drew, the
great sprinter, was present and was
introduced. He made splendid talk.
Also the forum pledged to assist Mr..
Hutchison of Tuskegee. Mr.. Chas.
Howard, president.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mrs. C. A. Cleggett, Oil West
Twelfth street, gave a 8 o'clock tea
in honor of Mrs. VIM. Mash of Spo-
kane. A very fine dinner, exquisitely
prepared by an experienced cateress,
such as Mrs. Cleggett is. About twen-
ty were present. American Beauties
adorned the table. All enjoyed them
selves immensely.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

+ The Marchal Neil Embroidery club
met Wednesday Oct. 18th with Mrs.
Clara Winn. A two course luncheon
Was serveda and they adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Mary Jones Nov. 1st 1925
Crocker street.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Mcdowell enter
talned last Thursday evening at their
nome at an informal reception, COM
pllmentary to their brother and his
Wlte' Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Mcdowell.
quite a number of their friends.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

! Mr.. J. H. Morris of Washington,
d. c., arrived in our city last week to
locate here in the practice of law,
having just finished the law course at
Howard university. We welcome him
here and hope for him great success.
He is stopping at the Thompson. hotel.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

There will be Halloween social
given at the home of Rev. and Mrs. S.
Bates, 1918 Stewart street, under the
auspices of Rebecca Household of
Ruth, No. 339, on October 81. Re-
freshments served from 5 to II. Pub
lie invited.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.McDowell gave
an informal reception last Thursday,
October 18th, at their beautiful home
at 909 West Eighth street, in honor
of MI. McDowell's brother and wife
of Chicago. About forty responded to
the invitation to be present. Conversa-
ton and music was enjoyed by all. Re-
freshments were served and a good
time reported.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20
TWO NEW MAGAZINES.

Chicago seems to be fortunate for
new magazines. The Champion Maga-
zine is published by Mr.. Binga, the
banker. Its October number is indeed
a very fine number, illustrated with
many cuts, with some good strong edi-
torials. 1t just meets my idea about a
magazine. The Chicago Mid-Western,
37O8 Wabash avenue, is another new
magazine just out. 1t, too, is finely
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

{ I Mr.. John Spencer Of Grinnell was
] IN town Wednesday on business. He
says that his cement business this
year was the best for him since he has
been contracting. He has just COM
pleted a 10000 cubic feet job for the
city. .''
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

The Dramatic Art club met with
Mrs. j. B. Rush. Study was different
classes of motions; Roberts Rules of
Order. Meet next week with Mrs.
VIM. Hammitt and study will be or
der of motions, Roberts Rules of Or
der.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Macky
s'.ss Tuesday and enjoyed pleasant
afternoon. Two new members were
added and there will be election of off,
ss sers at next meeting, so all old and
new new members are requested to be
present. S., ~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mesdames Audrey Alexander and
1 Colleen Jones beautifully entertained
{" ednesday to about fourteen guests
At surprise birthday dinner in honor
OF their father, Mr.. Price Alexander,
being his fifty-third birthday.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mr.. Homef and Lawrence Reese of
New Bloomfield, Mo-, arrived in our
city to enter West Des Moines high
school. They are cousins to Mrs. J.
II. Shepard, with whom they are stop
ping.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-20

Mrs. Balthus, a missionary to the
Christian convention, of Argentina,
Ark, spent last week in our city.
While here she stopped with Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Harris. a.....