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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14
OSKALOOSA, IOWA.

The social given by Mesdames AL
len, Henderson, Stewart and Frank
lin at the Robt. Franklin home Wed
nesday evening was we'll attended. II
was for the benefit Of the trustee
board of the Shorter A. M. E. church
Mrs. Arthur Brown is numbered
among the sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Roper Of Abba
were business visitors in town Thurs
day. While here they attended the
air and were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. M. Moore. Come again.
Miss Rosie Mitchell returned Thurs
day to her school duties in New York,
where she has been of the instructors
in one of the schools of that state the
past three years.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

school convention to 20 to Florida in
1918, also teacher Of class No. / of the
A. M. e. church. Mr.. Glenn will leave
soon for training. They are at home
to their friends on s. Cedar street.
Elder J. NJ. Webb of Chicago ap-
peared at the A. M. E. church Tues
day, September 4th, showing pictures
of the black mans part in the Bible;
also gave one Monday, September 10,
showing black mans fathers of civiliz-
alton. He will depart from here for
Omaha.
A musical will be given at the par
sonage Tuesday evening, September
II.
Monday evening, September II, Mr..
G. G. Fletcher is arranging a splendid
program at the A. M E. church, as
sisting Rev. Garrison in raising his
conference money. Rev. Garrison will
give a cut glass water set to the one
selling the most tickets.
Mrs. j. McGill returned home Mon
day morning, after spending a week
in Chicago.
The Thimble Circle was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Wagner on Fri
day, September 14th.
Mrs. Crawford entertained at dinner
Sunday in honor of Mrs. Eston of
Quincy, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Lewis and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Schools Of the city.
Misses Ruby and Ruth Skinner re-
turned home from Minneapolis, after
spending the summer with their
grandmother, Mrs. Roberts.
Mr.. A. Ashley entertained a num-
Der of friends at party Thursday
evening" The evening was spent in
social way and dancing.
Mr.. B. Jackson is not much i'm
proved at this writing. We hope for
him speedy recovery.
Miss Fl. Wilson returned home Mon
day from Michellinda, Mich, after
spending the summer there.
Mr.. j. Jackson of Cedar Rapids was
called here by the serious illness of his
brother, Mr.. B. Jackson.
ne ~. IL. ~. was cuIcI Idlilcu az Vic
home of Mrs. Huff on Thursday, Sep
TENDER 13.
Miss M. Dunaway returned home |
from Evanston, ILL.,, where she has !
been visiting her mother.
Messrs. E. Watts, w. Barnes, B.
Steen of Kewanee spent Sunday in the |
city.
Mr.. J. Jabine and Mr.. Deshane Of |
St. David, ILL.,, were Monday morning
callers at the home of Mr.. C. Ander-
son.
Mrs. NJ. Ball of Chicago is visiting
her mother, Mrs. A. Berry, on Hender-
son street.
Please pay and subscribe for The
Bystander. When wishing to put in
news call 2O59 White or 539.
Mr.. M. R. Drury has returned home,
litter spending several months in
Michigan, accompanied by his nephew,
4. Graham.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14
ALBA NOTES.

Monday was Labor day, but no La
Dor day in Abba, so most of the people
were Knoxville and other town visi-
tors.
Mrs. G. A. Davis and little Bennie
Grayson returned from their visit in
Des Moines at the state fair and the
home of Mrs. Nellie Estes and Mira.
LETTERS.
The following young men from Bux-
ton Sundayed in Abba: Mr.. Thomas,
Mr.. Rhodes, Mr.. Graves, Mr.. Watson
and Martis. They autoed over. Sew
eral of the young ladies' took quite an
interest in these young men.
Abba high school opened on Tues
day with a goodly number of colored
students. About five in the different
branches of the high school.
Mr. Malcolm Griffith and sister, Miss
Anna Griffith, of Topeka. Kans.. gave
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14
Experience the Best Teacher.

It is generally admitted that expert
ence is the best teacher, but should we
not make use of the experience of 9TH
ers as we'll as our own? The expert
ence of thousand persons is more to
be depended upon than that Of one in
dividual. Many thousands of persons
have used Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy for coughs and colds with the best
results, which shows it to be a thor
oughly reliable preparation for those
diseases. Try it. 1t is prompt and
effectual and pleasant to take.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

joint musical. The Griffith recital
at the A. M. E. church on Friday even.
ing, the Buxton Glee club assisting.
Mr.. Griffith is an accomplished must
clan and all called his recital some
thing great.
Mrs. Carrie Griffith and children re-
turned to their home in Topeka, Kans.,
on Saturday morning, after months
visit at the home of Mr.. Cornelius
Thomas, her father.
This locality has been visited by
heavy rainfalls every night and rain
days for a week. 1t is still cloudy.
A number of strangers passing
through and in town the past week.
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AMES NOTES.

h. College opens this week and we
hope to sec a number Of new students
enrolled.
Ames warmly welcomes self-re-
'pecting colored people to their midst.
The few that are here now are all
progressing nicely and we'll respected
" all.
Mrs. E. Evans left Sunday night for
short visit at his home in Kansas
2ity, NO., before entering in on his
senior year of the Iowa State college.
Louise M. Cater was successful in
Winning one of the first prizes at the
Exhibit held by the City Garden club
asst Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hueling, who have
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

VS..
Chas. E. Butler, defendant.
To Chas. E. Butler: a.
You are hereby notified that on OF
before the 18th day of August, A. D.
1917, the petition Of the plaintiff in
the above entitled cause will be filed
in the office of the clerk of the district
court of the state of Iowa, in and for
Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an
absolute divorce from the bonds of
matrimony now and heretofore exist
ing between you, on the grounds Of
cruel and inhuman treatment and will
full desertion without just cause.
For further information see petition
IN file in the office of the clerk of the
district court of the state of Iowa, in
and for Polk county.
For further particulars see petition,
and unless you appear thereto and de-
yend before noon Of the second day Of
the next term, being the September
term of said court, which will COM
mence at Des Moines, Polk county,
Iowa, on the 10th day of September,
1917, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rendered
thereon.
Dated this 9th day of August, 1917.
j. B. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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GALESBURG. ILL.

Monday, September 3, at Allen
Chapel occurred tho marriage of
Eloise Hurley and GeorRe Glenn. Rev.
J. H. Garrison performed the cere-
nony. Sixteen relatives and friends
were present. Later two-course
luncheon was served. Miss Hurley
was elected delegate for the Sunday
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CLINTON. IOWA.

Labor day, Notwithstanding that Q
rain, the program for the early
part of the day, passed of pleasantly
The Old Settlers association had made
great preparations for barbecue and
picnic at River Front park. Owing te
the inclement weather that part of the
program was carried out at Bethel A
M. E. church, where dinner was served
throughout the day. In the afternoon
an interesting ball game was staged
on the river front. Later a talk was
given by G. w. Slater.
Mrs. F. J. Mott, Jr., Of Chicago is Z
guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. F.
J. Mott, ST., at their Elm street home,
Paul Porter, son of Mr.. J. w. Por-
ter, after several months absence
from the city, has returned to his
home in Clinton.
49,, Sunday, September 2, was the time
set for the last quarterly meeting,
which was held by the pastor, Rev. w.
w. Williams, notwithstanding the alb
sence of the presiding elder, who
failed to appear for some cause or
other.
A social is to be given at the Second
Baptist church on Saturday evening,
September 18th.
Bethel A. NJ. E. church has under
gone its annual cleaning, making it
look more presentable.
Mrs. C. v. Bush of Chicago arrived
recently for q visit in Clinton. She
was accompanied by her grandson,
Roger Bush, who has spent six weeks
with her on vacation.
Mr.. A. w. Judon of the Second Bap-
fist church occupied the pulpit at
Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday
evening.
". L. Luckey of Chicago, a former
Clinton boy, visited recently in Clinton
with relatives and friends.
A concert was given at the Second
Baptist church Thursday evening, Au-
gust 3Oth, under the auspices of the
Colored Peoples Improvement associ-
alton, complimentary to Miss Eta
Searcy, student in the Iowa Wesley
an college, who has been visiting this
summer in Clinton.
The pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. church
has been beautified by rail curtain
in the choir stand, recently placed by
the pulpit committee of the Allen En-
deavor League. Mrs. Lille Wilder,
chairman.
A social will be given at Bethel A. !
NJ. E. church Monday, September 18th,
for the steward department.
There are still some in arrears to !
the Bystander. Please settle your OBJ
legations.
Rev. w. W. Williams will take in
formal leave of his congregation Sun
day night preparatory to attending
the annual conference at st. Paul.
After two years. service as a pastor,
he still retains the good will of the
church loving people, who feel they
are no worse for his coming and hope
for the same should he be taken away.
The members of the Old Settlers
society announce q concert for Sep
tember oath at the Second Baptist
church.
Items of interest are always accept
able, but we must insist that they be
facts.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state Of
Iowa, in and for Polk county, Septem-
Der term, A. D. 1917.
May C. Butler, plaintiff,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
FARM MANAGEMENT WORK Are Carried Out for
 Three Distinct Purposes,

Farm management demonstrations are phase of the extension service activities carried on in cooperation with the United States Department of A Agriculture and farm bureaus throughout the state. Through the state director of the extension service this work was begun in the summer of 1914 by scientific assistants from the United States department of ag- riculture assisted by a college farm mana cement instructor.
 These demonstrations are carried on for three purposes:
 To study the business side of farm ing to determine what farm manage ment principles are most important Tn their application to the farming in any given area and to demonstrate he importance of these principles.
 To demonstrate to farmers a prac- tical method by which they can study, plan, and if necessary, reorganize their farm business.
 To encoura ge the keeping of farm accounts as a means of more intelli- gently studying the farm business.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
TAFTVILLE
Severe Electrical Storn1--MiII Struck Garage Burned-Amateur Baseball

Friday morning about o'clock the worst thunder storm in a number of years broke over Taftville. A bolt struck the bell tower on the Ponemah mill and ripped of the shingles OH Fhe northwest corner. The same bolt passing over the light wires entered the garage of F. B. Ricketson on Sla- Ter avenue and set it a1re. The flames were noticed by a passer- by who gave the alarm. There was but one car in the garage and this was rescued just as the paint on the hood was beginning to smoke. The gara ge Eas about 30x30 and normally con- tained two cars but the car belonging to Mir. Ricketson was in the mill yard at the time of the storm. The build ing was almost entirely destroyed but the loss is partially covered by in sUrance- When the mill tower was struck several of the girls working in that vicinity felt the shock and one of them was forced to leave work The hell man was knocked down by the force of the bolt. One of the motors m the No. mill was burned out and all electric lights in the village were shut off
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

pies of testing will be explained and if desired rations will be balanced for those wishing same.
 Now a word as to the taking of sam pies. Care should be taken to thor oughly mix the milk by pouring from one pail to another as soon as the COW IS milked. If amount of butterfat is desired in any given quantity of milk, weighing of the milk night and morn ing is necessary. Take equal amounts of milk of the nights and mornings milking proceeding the test. Place both in the same bottle aggregating one- half pint. The stopper or cover should fit perfectly tight and the bot tie or jar should be full so as not to churn sample during transportation. Care should be taken to keep cover tight and each container should be labelled to identify the COW.
 The farm bureau has been fortunate in securing an educational exhibit from the Connecticut Agricultural Col lege.
 poultry exhibit will be made con- sisting of two pens of birds that have been derived from one of the actual cnlling demonstrations as given by Prof. R. E. Jones in this county during the last week in August. One pen will be made up of those picked for work CTS, the other of those picked for drores. The actual records of the combined Iten before cul1ing and the separate records of each pen thereafter will be on exhibition
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

Norwich experienced the third fresh ct of the year. 1867 when the Shetucke1 went on wild rampage. The Obe- l naur dam gave away. IS did several others. There were several accidents 1 in the city, but none resulted seriously Extracts from The Bulletins files ot l'67 follow:
 Aug. F. 1S67.-The extensive build- ings Of the Richmond Stove company on the west side of the river are fast approaching completion. Most of the patchwork has been done, and the beams, etc, for the. flooring laid. The roof of the southernmost building is now being covered with tn. The schooner Expedite, in towing up the river, Sunday afternoon, got ashore just below the city. She got off at high water.
 The Lightfoots and Antarctics played a gam of baseball Saturday afternoon for the championship of the West Side. The former won-14 to 10.
 Meteorie Display.
 Aug. IS. 1s67.-The annual August exhibition of shooting stars took place on Saturday and Sunday nights. On Saturday night very few were ob- served by those who watched, but on Sunday night the display was fine. In New Haven but few meteors were seen until after moonset, when the exhibi- tion was quite brilliant
 Mrs Alexander Anderson. a lady dSeQ aDOuC bU, reS1C1nS III (IrPSn0Nlll0, was considera ply injured at that place Monday. In getting over a stone wall some of the stones fell upon her. frac- turing her right leg just above the ankle. She also received two severe wounds on the left wrist and hand and was otherwise bruised
 Aug. 14 1867-Street Commissioner Moves is putting down a gutter in Union street which is to extend from the WauIegan corner the entire length iy7 Of f building adjoining. The gutter will be completed soon.
 Runaway Horse.
 The horse attached to Henry Kin ney's milk wagon, while standing in front of Tubbs' fruit store Tuesday morning. deliberately turned him about and started up Main street, upsetting the cans and scattering the "laeteaT plertifully about. He continued his course through Main street to Water and over to Central Wharf. where he fell. Tie wagon was badly damaged, but the animal was not much hurt.
 Aug. IS, 1S67.-The rain yesterday rather .nterfered with the picnic of the Free church. The party went to Laurel Hill in the morning and en- camped in the grove which was kindly given up to their use by Henry Bill, Esq. When the rain came the picnick-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18

Boston, Mass, April 18th, 1914.
 s'For three years, I was troubled with Constipation. At times, the attacks would be very severe, accompanied by Diz=incss and V1okent Hcadaehes. I took medicine and laxatives the whole time, but as soon as I discontinued the treatment, my bowels would refuse to move. Last October, Iwentt to Montreal and there heard of Fruit-a-tives ] used one box and the results were so pronounced that I bought two dozen boxes. I continued using 'Fruit-a-tives' and noticed c decided impro1ement. I gradually reduced the dose from three a day to one tablet every three or four days until the twenty-four boxes were finished when my physical condition was perfect'. JAS. J. ROYALL.
 soc. box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent by Fruit-a-tiyes Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
INSECTS ARE INJURING
 STORED FOOD PRODUCTS
Five Percent of Total Products Des-
 troyed Annually.

Both during the present season and Curing the war ii is of the greatest importance not only to raise more food but to conserve to the utmost those food supplies already grown. A bull letin on this subject, entitled Insects Injuring Stored Food Products in Connecticut" has just been issued by the Connecticut Agricultural Exepri- ment Station of New Haven.
 A brief summary of this bulletin follows:
 Much damage results each year in Connecticut to cereals and other stor- ed food products from the attacks of insects. This injury has been estinat- ed at five per cent of the total value of the products, or s200, 0,000, ,00000 each year for the United States, and is wholly preventable.
 The insects are chiefly beetles (Co1- eoptera) and moths Gepidopteria) The former include the meal worms, cadelle, pea and bean weevils, drug store beetle, confused flour beetle, rust-red flour beetle, saw toothed grain beetle, granary Weevil, rice wee vii, large and small cabinet beetles, black carpet beetle, larder beetle, red legged ham beetle and cigarette bee tie. The latter include the Indian meal moth, Mediterranean flour moth, meal snout moth, Angoumois grain moth, and European grain moth Other in sects like the cheese skipper Ca ffy) 9 book louse, ants, cockroaches. and even mites occasionally cause damage.
 Most of these insects may be des- troyed by heating to a point between 120 degrees and 130 degrees F. for five 0r six hours. The vitality Of seeds is endangered if the heat approaches 150 degrees F. but the material would not be injured for food.
 Food kept in cold storage will not be injured by insects.
 Various pest proof packages have been devised. but food often becomes infested in them, and no package is pest proof after the seal has been broken.
 Air slacked lime applied to seeds when placed in storage will prevent 0nd bean weevils. The proportions are as follows. For small quantities, say less than a half peck, four parts by weight of lime to one part of seeds; between Q half peck and three bushels, equal parts of lime and seeds; for greater quantities: one part of lime to two parts of seed.
 Fsumigating with carbon disulpride using half cupful to a b:rrel, will rid the material of insect life. This liquid should be placed on top of the infested material, and should not be used near a fire as it is infia mma ble. The container should be tightly cov- cred for twenty-four hours or longer.
 Hydrocyanic acid gas may also be dsed but is not advised except in par ticular cases, as it is deadly to breathe and does not penetrate masses of flour and grain readily. Seeds and food ma terials if thoroughly aired are not in- cyanic acid gas, either for food or for planting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO
Shetucket Went on Wild Rampage When Dam Gave Way Richmond Stove Company Buildings West Side Were Nearly Completed = Powerful Steam Dredges Were at Work in the Thames River.

CTS adjourned to the church. where the chowder was served. The work of dredging the Thames river, just below this city. is progress dredges are now at work on the Middle Ground on the west side of the river a short distance above the Richmond Stove works.
 The excursion of the Sabbath schools of Jewett City by rail to Providence and thence by the steamer City of Newport to Rocky Point and Newport took place Wednesday. The train consisted of eight cars well filled with the scholars and their friends Norwich being well represented.
 Had Foot Crushed.
 Aug Is, 1s67-Michael Moriarty, employed on the New London North ern railroad had a foot badly crushed Thursday by it's being caught between he bumpers of two of the cars at work.
 An OK cart heavily loaded with hay ,apsized at Norwich Town Thursday afternoon.
 Depot on New Foundation.
 The West Side depot has been moved west on to the foundation recently laid for 1t.
 Augs IT, 1s67-A boy named James Weldon, 10 years of age. went in swim pning back of the Eagle armory at Treeneville Friday. The current caught him and in spite of his strug- gles carried him rapidly down stream. Thomas Fenton, seeing the danger the boy was in, jumped in after him and brought him safely to shore
 A little 5 year old son of MT. and Mrs. George Roath of Preston fell from the knee of the person who was hold ing him Thursday evening and had his collarbone broken.
 Obernau's Dan, Carried Away.
 The third freshet of 1887 did con- siderable damage along the Shetucket river on Friday. and reports have been coming in of dams breaking, and on Friday morning there were unmistak- able signs of destruction by flood somewhere. Pieces of tim Der, boards orushwood, etc. came rushing down and were swept out into the Thames
 Obernau's dam. some distance up the river. was the first to give away
 The dam of the King Woolen com pany was carried away about two hours after the destruction of Ober- naur's
 The Occum dam is considera bly dam aged. An embankment which was Thrown up to protect it was broken into and carried away.
 The Shetucket seems to have a de- cided aversion to running along quiet ly this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
Baseball Game.

Wednesday the Young Lions beat the Young Tigers on the Providence street grounds. The score was 12 to 2. In the ninth inning the Tigers got three men on bases but could not score. The lineups: Lions 4. Dusas c, W. Gauthier p, Augustin Dugas 1b, L. Peppin 2b. NJ Reeuim 3b, W. St. Amouss, E. Phalen If, T. Phalen of, and w. Peppin If. Tigers-E. Echoe- son c, o. Gauvin p, L. Para dis 1b, L.. Peltier 2b, E. Lussier 3b, J. Andrew ss. c. Chennett' If. L. Brully cf, NJ. Hurd If
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
IItlf Bllllftita.
THE WEATHER
Conditions.

The trough of low pressure over the renee valley which has persisted for 4S hours is slowly passing off to sea Substantial rains have fallen in New England
 Moderate temperatures prevail in eastern districts.
 The temperature in Atlantic coasts north of the Carolinas will rise slow iy during the next few days Fair weather is indicated for Saturday and Sunday.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate south; middle Atlantic coast gentle northwest to west
 Forecast. New England and Eastern New York: Fair Saturday and Sunday.
 Observations in Norwich The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar. { a. m. .........-.....-. fO 29.9S lz m. ........... .......... 2994 b p. m. lZ 299O Highest 75, lowest 62.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Thunder storms.
 Fridays weather: Thunder shower between and 9 o'clock, followed by fair. Showers at night. .-.-- z
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
Repairs to Central Avenue Home Com pIeted-Road Tarred from Schofield's Hill to Car Barn-Personals.

The worknen from the street de- partment who have been repairing Central avenue finished their work on Friday afternoon. The east side of the road from Schofield's Hill to the car barn has been tarred and sanded. Before the tar was applied all the ruts in the road were filled in with crush ed stone Half of the road is now in excellent condition but the western side is more or less rutty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-18
Noted Here and There.

Mrs. Henry Farrel of Greeneville has been spending a week or two with her mother on Huntington avenue She leaves today (Sa turday) for a short stay in Hartford.