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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-29

fully arranged party Thursday even
ing, September 22nd, in honor OF their
daughter and sister, Mrs. Phalbia
Pemberton Of Clarinda, Iowa. Cards
and dancing furnished the evenings
pleasure, after which alovely two
course luncheon was served. The
guests departed, wishing Mrs, Roberts
and Mrs. Dickerson many more pleas
ant evenings. ~
Rev. R. knight filled the Malone
A. N, 2. church pulpit Sunday.
Mrs. Morton of Des Moines II visit
ing in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.. Gus
Hackley.
Messrs. Louie Smith and J. Bentley
of Yankton, S. D., attended the state
fair here last week.
. Mr.. Clay of Des Moines passed
through the city last week and visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Mansfield Askew. &
Mrs. Katie Askew will leave wash
ington, D. c., this week for Richmond,
Virginia. 81.
Mrs. Phalbia Pemberton has re-
turned to her home in Clarinda, Iowa.
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THE NEGP0 YEAR BOOK FOX
l916-1917.

lS1O.A9AS.
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the fourth annual edition, has been
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ton contained in previous volumes
has been revised and brought down to
date, rs pages are devoted to review
of the events of 1914-15 as they affect
the interests and indicate the progress
of the race.
The success of the previous editions
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not only the important facts OF the
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CLINTON, IOWA.

An interesting program was rem
dered at the Second Baptist church on
the 22nd, commemorating Emancipa-
tion day. The pastor wishes to extend
his appreciation to the members of
the A. M. E. church for services rem
dered, which assisted in making the
affair a success.
Mr.. Edward Carter, after an illness
of several weeks, passed away Friday
night at 8 o'clock at thehome of his
brother-in-law, Joe Robinson, on
Third street. Funeral services were
held from the home Sunday afternoon
at 2:3O, the Rev. F. J. Mott officiating.
The remains were taken to Huntsville,
Mo-, at 5 o'clock for interment.
Mr.. A. w. Judon filled the pulpit at
the A. M. E. church Sunday, in the alb
sence of the pastor.
Subscribe for The Bystander, the
only race paper in Iowa.
The funeral Of w. A. Richardson
was held on last Wednesday from the
Second Baptist church. The Rev. F.
J. Mott officiated. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. 1nterment
was made in Springdale cemetery,
where the impressive service Of the
G A. r. was given.
Mr.. Fred Slater left some days ago
for Iowa City, where he will enter the
University of Iowa. His sister, Flor
ence, has also gone to be student in
Wilberforce.
The members and friends of the A.
M. E. church welcome Rev. w. w. Will
liams as pastor for another year.
J. B. Easley, who went to the con-
ference in Chicago, was appointed to
the Racine, Wis.,, charge. His friends
are glad of his success.
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REPUBLICANS MUST WIN.

1t is our ardent hope and should be
the desire of at least every colored
voter that the republican party should
elect not only Judge Hughes and Fair
banks, but that both branches of the
American congress should be repub-
lican.
There are many reasons why all Of
our national republican ticket should
be elected.
First, because we are tired of demo-
cratic hard times, starvation and stag
nation.
Second, because of democratic in
competency to successfully manage
this great government. :
Third, because President Wilson
and his party, through the Underwood
free trade bill, took our protective
tariff law away and gave US section
al free trade. What mean by Sec
tional free trade was that the Under
wood free trade bill took the protec-
tive duty off of twenty products of
the north, such as oats, wheat, wool,
meats, dairy products, hay, potatoes,
etc., and it left the tariff duties on
southern products, such as rice, cot
ton, tobacco, angora hair, etc.
Fourth, because Wilson has meddled
in the present European war and came
nearly plunging this country into war
against Germany.
Fifth, because of his weak, vcssil-
ating policy with the so-called rulers
of Mexico.
Sixth, because of his shameful and
weak foreign policies and his coward
ly stand for manhood rights. "
s-s Sixth, because he has not uttered his
voice against lynching nor done any
thing to protect innocent American
citizens from being shot down, killed
and murdered.
Seventh, because he has lowered
the dignity of a president or even
statesman to stoop so low as to segre-
gate, discriminate and draw the color
line in public offices in Washington
against a. class of Americans on ac-
count of color. Only his rebel in
stincts and southern blood will not al
low him to render justice. In fact we
think that he has disgraced, dishon-
ored the high ideals that America
stood for, liberty, justice and equality.
That he ought to resign. At any rate
we 100000 Negro voters ought to
snow rebelism and democracy so deep
next November that they will never
thaw out for fifty years more.
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

The member. and friends of Malone
A. NJ. E. church gave most pleasing
but touching reception Monday even-
ing, September 18th, in honor of Rev.
J. H. Garrison. Rev. R. Knight, Rev.
Dowden, DR.. J. W. Norris, Mr.. D. C..
Gordon and other splendid speakers
paid glowing tribute to Rev. Garrison.
The addresses were indeed magnifi-
cent. Mrs. M. Toomey and Mrs. C. E..
Stubberield sang beautiful duet.
DR.. r. A. Dobson, master of ceremon-
les, in a few we'll chosenwords pre-
sented Rev. Garrison with handsome
travelling bag and a purse of money on
behalf Of the members and friends.
Rev. Garrison received the tokens and
charmed his audience "a he rave his;
response sins shis own iinimita BE lnan-3
ller. ;si3 VI
Mrs. frank RI obslrts and Mn. Mn
gerry Dickerscn pres:d dsd Stsa beauti-s
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Monday. Miss Fern Galloway of Los
Angeles, Cal, was an out Of town
guest.
Mrs. Nobird Hopkins entertained at
whist Thursday night.
Mrs. Bette Page is recovering,
after short illness.
Mrs. Willard Taylor left for her
new home in Chicago on Monday. We
regret losing Mrs. Taylor.
Mrs. w. B. Coleman remains criti-
cally ill.
Lincoln school is progressing nice
ly. They will enjoy two days foii-
day this week to attend the fiftieth
anniversary celebration.
Mr.. James Brown and Miss Lucille
Bridgewater were married Wednesday
night at the home of the bride. They
departed Thursday to spend their
honeymoon in Chicago.
Next Sunday will be Rev. J. K. Pom
der's last Sunday before going to con-
ference. If we do not get him again
we wish him well in his new location.
Rev. w. H. Hill, former pastor of
the Second Baptist church of this
city, but now of Atchison, Kans., is
visiting in this city with his wife and
two children.
Little Howard Williams had the
misfortune to be run over by wagon
Saturday while at play. Happily he
was not seriously injured.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Williams en-
tertained Rev. and Mrs. Hill Tuesday
at 6 o'clock dinner.
Mr.. D. P. Tymony is on the sick
list. We are hoping for him speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Luther Holiday died suddenly
of heart failure Tuesday. Mrs. Holi-
day leaves a husband and three chill
drena nd other relatives to mourn her
sad demise.
Blind Boone, Missouri's talented mu-
sician, entertained a large and appre-
ciative audience Friday night.
Rev. Hill and Rev. Downey were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Tymony
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wells enter
tanned Mrs. Lydia Taylor on Friday
night.
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There are some who have not paid
their subscriptions as agreed. ..
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA,

Subscribers who failed to pay the
Bystander collector may pay the
agent, Mrs. c. P. Harrison, $40 South
Sixth street. Call 5000 w and she
will get the money. y
The skating rink opened the 10th.
There was good crowd and good
order. W..
Edgar Metlock was married to Miss
Matte Brown On Saturday, September
23rd. Mr.. Metlock is a Rock Island
train porter.
Mr.. Silas Louden accompanied the
Shriners to Mason City and Cedar
Falls last week. Ask Harry Horne
if 81 is a Shriner. H.
Mr.. w. H. Lavell, president of Beth
el Brotherhood, entertained them at a
three-course luncheon Sunday after
noon. The Brotherhood will meet at
the home of Walter Bowlin, 821 Tenth
avenue, Sunday, October 1. ~
Mrs. Hettie Calder has returned
from visit with her husbands rela-
tives in Lexington, Ky.
There was fine services at Mt. Zion
church Sunday. The pastor, Rev. w.
NJ. J. Northcross, preached both morn
ing and evening. He reports his wife
still improving. Her many friends
hope she will be home soon.
Mrs. Eva Owens of Des Moines is
in the city to set up an order of the
Court Of Calanthe on Tuesday, the
Goth.
Mrs. Julia MCGEE has returned from
Chicago, where she visited friends.
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BUXTON, IOWA.
(Special.)

Rev. Roman made business trip
to Marshalltown last week and 10.
turned to his home Saturday. u.
Revival meetings are still going on
and are nicely attended. hi
Prof. Rogers of Des Moines, field
secretaryAo1> the Western Convention,
gave a very Interesting lecturez sun
day at the church. Subject. "W Watch. !"
The lecture was appreciated BY Al
that were present. IL
Mrs. Edenberg, who mas been on
the sick list, is much better at this
writing.
The many friends are glad to have
Mr.. VIM. Brooks and Mr.. Alex Tate
to visit again, as they have been alb
sent from the city for few weeks.
The stork visited the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Burkett on Wednesday
morning and brought them q little.
daughter. Mother and child are get
ting along nicely.
When in town and want splendid
meals call at the Cottage restaurant,
East Tenth street. Mr.. Edenberg, pro-
prietor. ,.s ltss
A large number Of visitors were
present Sunday at church. The gates
always stand ajar. Come back again
Mrs. Priscilla Turner of Des Moines I
is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sallis
Bryant. 3ss5
During the revival meetings Rev.
F. B. Woodard preached Tuesday and
Thursday evenings two good sermons.
Rev. L. G. Garrett preached Monday
evening and Bro. VIM. Dickson on
Friday evening. q W,
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eso murs .,.n1 ,-~.e !e' tisHa0h-ss5 5s53!
The sr,.a- has published al eutcA /
which applies to oil paris of, Afsh13
istau. prohibiting the ''nrort into tbs
country of all kinds cf gr'l las@ IL
cluding embroidered hu''as i,in4sis and
snbrojdcres shoes TI.~ aimee, ~ fsvs
Identity ccra ed by q des,.re TO hr.aayene
lila subjects troir spending 'hcsr hart
earned money Oh SNOWY dresa IL ~
the poorer classes "hc are HotoTa#
ously addicted to his extravagano&
which his majesty has, deuidsd ~
check The gold la"ed rcAs st the
Afshs n is decidedly handsome. and O.
,houe h the arneer has acted wisely ~
orirsing inae general use clo1hlns les0|
costly, his majas,y's orders will doubt
less be received by his subjects It'll
rntter mixed feelings t3sSy5S
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EDITORS OBSERVATIONS.

Across the "Father of Waters" in
to Rock Island, Illinois, we landed.
This state is one of the wealthiest,
one of the most intelligent and pro-
gressive, as we'll as one of the best
commercial states in our great sister,
hood of states in America. What we
have said of the state applies to her
great citizenship, which is composed
of all nationalities of the world. In
Rock Island. Upon the island is To-
Gated the great U. S. arsenal, where
hundreds of people are employed. We
have a colored population of about
900, two colored churches, the McKin-
ley Baptist and the A. NJ. E. church:
Rev. G. E. Saunders is the pastor OF
the Baptist church, formerly OF Iowa.
He is doing we'll. Mr.. and Mrs. Gold
en- run a first class hairdressing par
lor in the down town Office. They are
doing we'll and have been in business
for many years. DR.. A. H. Stith is
the new dentist who recently located
here. He has down town office
there and is doing fairly we'll. DR.. 5.
C. Davis is the only physician here
and is quite sick at his home. He is
an up-to-date, progressive physician.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Liggions are living
at the same place and are working
at the same place. Also is }. II.
Slaughter, one of the old and highly
respected citizens. J. L. King is still
at the Harms hotel. Mr.. D. G. Patter-
son, our old friend, who formerly
lived in our city, is in the grocery
business, and had located in Rock Isl
and, and has a nice grocery store. He
has the only colored grocery store
here and is enjoying a good trade
from the three cities. We had the
pleasure of taking dinner with him.
Rev. B. R. Penn is still in the employ
of the railroad. w. H. Moore is also
employed by the same company. he
has a very nice home on Thirty-n1nth
street. Mrs. Windsor has a beautiful
modern home on Thirty-sixth street
and has son who graduated from the
high school, who has matriculated to
the Iowa State university. Mrs, S. J..
Dangerfield, one of ,theoldest colored
settlers here, is still working at her
lhairdressing trade, 2219 Third avenue Y \
The Masonic home is moving along IA
sts usual way. ~. E. King sis the sbissi-lf
ness manager sof the home. Ia sue W I
ceedcd TIE late n. p. Burris, They
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GALESBURG, ILL.

Mrs. G. Allcon and Mrs. Edwards
were called to Peoria by the serious
illness Of their brother, Mr.. w. Har-
per.
Messrs. j. Schools, A. Allen and A.
Ashby attended the Emancipation ball
in st. David. All report fine time.
Fifteen colored students entered the
Galesburg high school.
Syncopated orchestra furnished the
music for the Emancipation ball in
St. David, III.
It is rumored that the wedding bells
will be ringing soon.
The ladies of the A. l.. C. were en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. C. An
derson. The next meeting will be at
Mrs. J. McGill's.
Miss H. Wilson entertained num-
Der of friends Thursday evening in
honor Of Mr.. Grigsby and Mr.. Allen
of Colfax, Iowa. The evening was
spent in playing whist. @
~ Mr.. S. Harper returned home We'd
nesday morning, called to Peoria by
the illness of his brother, Mr.. W.
Harper.
Those on the sick list are Mrs. Bell
Love.
Miss /. Allen is much improved at
this writing.
Mrs. E. Tonlee of Muscatine, Iowa,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. Har-
ris.
Mrs. S. Anderson departed Sunday
morning for Chicago, Ill.
Mr.. B. E. Richardson was called to
Gary, Indiana, by the serious illness
Of his son-in-law, A. Freeze.
The Thimble Circle was enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. J. Wag-
oner.
The Modern Priscilla club was en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. G.
Lewis on Friday afternoon. A two
course luncheon was served.
Mr.. H. Harmon, who has been visit
ing with relatives and friends in Paris,
Mo-, returned home Saturday evening.
Messrs. John Webb and son, Roy
Anderson and Fred Barnett motored
from Monmouth to Galesburg, on Sun
day evening. They were the guests
at supper with Mr.. c: Anderson.
Mr.. Moore of Monmouth, ILL.,, was a
Galesburg visitor Sunday.
Mr.. Coleman of Paris, Mo-, who has
been visiting with his son, returned
home Sunday morning.
Miss L. Butler of Paris, Mo-, who
has been visiting Miss C. Hall, re-
turned home Sunday morning.
The M. M. society of the Methodist
church has had very successful year.
They closed the work with $64.35 in
the treasury. They surprised the
pastor, Rev. H. P. Jones, September
16 and presented him with satin
watch fob with a gold cross.
When wishing to put in news call
Bell 539, New 1904 White.
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Mr.. Henry Johnson of Gravity was
visiting friends here Sunday. sces.

Mr.. Henry Johnson Of Gravity was
visiting friends here Sunday.
The ladies Of the o. E. S. will give
an entertainment at their hall on Sat-
urday night. Everyone come out and
eat bountiful supper and help the
good ladies along. -
Mrs. Lottie Williams returned from
Omaha on Friday, accompanied by her
daughter, Helen, and Mrs. Renfro.
Mr.. Louis Montgomery and wife and
Mrs. Catherine Spates all returned
from Greenfield Nc after pleasant
visit.
Mrs. Cora Montgomery and Mr..
George Jones were married in st. Joe
last Monday by the pastor of the A.
M. E. church. We wish them success.
They were met at the train by Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson of Gravity and es-
corted to their home.
Miss Mabel johnson has returned
from St. Louis, where she has been at
Majors college learning the hair cul-
ture work.
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N. A. a. C.. p.

The October meeting of the executive
committee of the Des Moires Branch
of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People will be
held Monday evening Oct. End at the
residence of the chairman. 1858 5th st.
All officers are urged to attend, hy or
der, Joe Brown, Chairman.
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Young lady attendants will be in
service at the Hill-Redmond recital,
taking the name and address of each
patron, as a call will be made within
I the next fifteen days for one hundred
voices to begin rehearsal for the beau
tiful sacred cantata, "Queen Esther"
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The Triple H club was delightfully."-
entertained last Tuesday p. m. at the
home of Mrs. VIM. McGruder and very
helpful instructions were given in the
art Of dressmaking. The next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Louis Avery of
Eleventh street, at which time the
club will begin the study Of the Me-
gro, by Prof. Dubois.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-29

Prof. Albert S. Collins of Kansas
City, Mo-, a teacher, passed through
our city last week en- route from
Washington, D. c., where he had been
the educational conference.
While here he stopped with Mr.. and
Mrs. s. Bales, 2516 Onawa avenue.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Mcdowell of
Chicago, ILL.,, will arrive in the city in
a few days for a short visit with their
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Mcdowell, 900 Eighth street. Mr.. Nc
DoweIl is heavy real estate owner
in Chicago and a successful railroad
man of years of experience.
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The Marchalc ell Embroidery club
met at the home of Mrs Addie Dorsey,
82l Small street. Sent. 81. A two
course luncheon was served. Club ad-
journed to meet Oct. 4th, at the home
of Mrs Daza Ham1nitt, 3l16 North
Union street.
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The members of the Mite Mission
ary society are requested to meet
Tuesday, October 8, at $3.50 at the par
sonage. The president wishes full
attendance, as she desires to organize
a missionary study class. All desiring
to become members come prepared to
get books. Mrs. S. L. Brit, president;
Mrs. A. Allen. corresponding secre-
tary.
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The intellectual Improvement club
met Friday Srpt. 22nd dwith Mrs Mollie
Watkins. Thompson Hotel. Principal
program number was an interesting
paper on "Greater Performances f
Good or Evil in the World,' by Mrs.
j. l.. Edwards.
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Af. Louis Reed and Miss Julia Cal
loway were quietly married Wednes
day by Rev. Henry McCravens. These
young parties are citizens of our city
and we wish them well.
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Quite a number of white music
lovers have spoken for tickets to the
recital given by our two excellent
young artists, Mr.. James Hill and
Miss Joubournese Redmond. This
should be an evening of pride and ap-
probation to every Negro of Des
Moines.
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The South Des Noines Crochet club
met at Mrs Mardin Janning. Mrs.
Sadie Blackburn was elected President
and Mrs. tanning, Secretary, A dainty
lunc ch was served. The rext meeting
will be at Mrs. Alien Moore.
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Mrs. VIM. Mash, formerly OF this
city, but now of Spokane, WASH, ar
rived in our city Monday to visit her
father, Mr.. George Curtley, and
her sister, Mrs. L. E. Hanger.
She is looking fine and says the state
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Des Moines Women Suffrage club
will meet Monday evening with Miss
Marie Bell. Topic for discussion
National Amendmer Allmembers
requested to be present.
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OF Washington is fast settling up with
people from every state. She spent
several weeks in Kansas City and Lib
erty' Mo. Mr.. Mash is also expected
here ere long.
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Constipation the Father of Many Ills.

Constipation the Father of Many Ills.
Of the numerous ills that affect hu-
manity a large share start with con-
stipation. Keep your bowels regular
and they may be avoided. When a
laxative is needed take Chamberlain's
Tablets. They not only move the bow
els but improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion. Obtainable
everywhere.