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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
CENTERVILLE NEWS.

Quite a number from out of town
paid the last Respects to Mrs. Dora
Foster on Thursday, MAJ 81. Mrs.
Foster was a member of the Court of
Calanthe, who had charge Of the body.
The worthy councillor, Mrs. SPY
Noah, read beautiful paper, aftV'
which the services weer turned over
to Rev. M. Darlington of the Second
Baptist church, who preached a beau
tiful sermon.
Sunday was Covenant day and was
we'll attended both morning and even
ing.
Mrs. L. Kearney has gone to St.
Louis to spend few days with her
sister, Daisy.
Mrs. Johnny Gordon returned to her
home in Davenport, Iowa, after spend
ing week with her sister, Mrs. Leon
ard Lewis, on S. Wilson street.
Master Jesse Allen Gooding is in a
few days with the humps.
Mrs. VIM. Clark has gone to Union
Vile, NO., to spend few days with
Mr.. Clark's mother.
The Centerville colored band is
progressing nicely, under the leader
ship of Mr.. Samuel Lee. We are all
expecting some fine music soon.
The Sunday school will give an ice
cream social Saturday, June 9th. So
cial committee, Mr.. j. Landers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Brown left for
West Virginia on Tuesday, May 29th,
where they will make their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Brown of Mystic,
Iowa, attended the services Sunday
morning. They also spent the day at
Mrs. ]. P. Gooding's on E. Wilson
street.
The B. Y. P. U. gave social Thurs
day, May 81, and short program was
rendered A nice time was reported
by all.
The social given Saturday night
proved to be quite a success.
Miss Marjorie Lewis of Oskaloosa
spent Decoration day at the home OF
her brother, Mr.. L. Lewis.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness and assistance dur
ing the sickness and death Of our dear
wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Dora
Foster. Also for their many beautiful
floral offerings. Mr.. John Foster, hus-
band; daughters Effie and Mrs. John
afternoon Rev. Craine Of the white
SEVEN-Bystander-
ny Leek; sisters, Mrs. Grs'!ns and Mrs.
Harris, and brother, Mr.. Odelle.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Rev. C. R. Waters and family were
called to Chicago by the death Of the
Rev. father, who passed away last Fri
day at the age of ia years.
The Calendar Tea" given at the
Third Baptist church, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Flora c. Walker, was a
great success. Refreshments were
served and program rendered from
the twelve tables representing the
months of the year. A splendid sum
was realized.
Last Sunday was quarterly meeting
at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. Nc
Cracker, presiding elder, was in at
tendance and carried the work on in
the absence of the pastor, Rev. c. R.
Waters. There were five additions to
the church.
Mr.. G. T. Bowles, until recently OF
St. Louis, NO., has opened up a shoe
making and repair shop on East
Fourth street and solicits your patron
age. Mr.. Bowles comes highly recon-
mended. This is another opportunity
to show race loyalty.
One of the best entertainments ever
given in this city recently was put on
at the A. M. E. church nv the young
people, under the direction Of Miss
Marie Wilkerson. The young people
performed almost like regular pro-
fessionals and were greatly enjoyed.
The receipts Of the evening will reach
$50. By special request Miss Wilker-
son will repeat her entertainment in
the near future.
Miss Reta Hunter, sister Of Mrs.
E. Green, is visiting relatives and
friends in Buckhannon and Clarks-
burg, W. Va.
Naomi chapter, No. 1, o. E. s., OBJ
served Esther day last Sunday at the
Third Baptist church. Rev. F. X. Mich
olson preached an excellent sermon
and the choir furnished sweet music.
r Mrs. Hattie Lambert. contemEN ates
visit in Washington and Des Moines
this month.
Mrs. John Gordon returned home
from a visit in Centerville, accompan-
led by her sister, Mrs. Leonard Lewis:
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Barnett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Johnson of Monmouth, ILL.,,
were guests of MIR. and Mrs. E. Green
last Sunday.
The Third Baptist church will enter
+o;r rho Nehraska-IOWa Sunday
school convention next week.
The agent will call on you soon
Please be prepared to pay your sub
scription to the Bystander.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
GALESBURG. I'LL.

Rev. N. B. Jones, the evangelist of
the Chicago conference, passed
through the city and spent a very
pleasant day, preached morning and
evening to q splendid congregation,
and left Monday morning en- route to
Rockford, III.
The pastor, Rev, Garrison, members
and friends of Allen Chapel A. NJ. E.
church are rejoicing over the splendid
success of tag day, the first in the his
tory of Galesburg, with thirty-five
workers, five of whom came from
Monmouth, Rev. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs.
Payne, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Hardin
and Mrs. Abel. After ten hours these
persons brought in $3.50. We feel un-
der many obligations to the ladies of
Monm outh for their splendid work, as
we'll as the rest of our Galesburg
workers.
Miss L. Berry and others gave re-
ception in honor of Miss M. Allen, who
has returned home from Nashville,
Tenn, where she has been attending
Frisk university. Music was furnished
by the Imperial orchestra, under the
direction of Miss I. Fletcher.
The Thimble circle meet with Mrs.
NJ. Green on Friday, June 8th.
The jolly ID club will meet with
Miss E. Mitchell on Friday, June 9Th.
Mesdames M. Mitchell, M. Barber,
E. Williams, E. Waters, L. Fisher, C.
Wells and M. Crews were elected dele
gates to the G. A. R. convention in
Bloomington.
The Garrison club was entertained
at the parsonage on Friday, June 9th.
They are preparing for their bazaar,
the date of which will appear later.
The M. L. D. class is rehearsing for
Summer Girls Minstrel" on June
goth.
Mrs. M. Murphy and baby, Roberta,
of Monmouth are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hawkins.
Miss Beatrice Anderson of W. Ber-
rien street entertained Saturday even
ing, June 2, in honor of Miss T. True,
who graduated from high school June
LIST. Twenty-Five were present. A
fve-course luncheon was served.
Favors, place cards with flags. T.
Brown, toastmistress. Miss True re-
sponded. The evening was spent in
cards and dancing. The guests de-
parted at late hour, voting Miss An
derson royal entertainer.
Mr.. J. H. Franklin of Galva spent
Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss
Fletcher.
! Mr.. T. S. Patton, stereotyper en-
ployed by the Republican-Register,
was shot and seriously wounded by
George Lane at Patton's home on W.
First street at about $50 Sunday even
ing. Lane escaped after the shooting.
Reports from the hospital state that
the greatest danger is that pieces OF
cloth were carried into the wound by
the shot.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Miller and
daughter, Dorothy, Mrs. Lulu Miller
and Max Mccarthy of Hawkeye were
visitors at the home of Mr.. Cornelius
Thomas and family two days of this
week.
Miss Finks of Hiteman met the
girls of the Social Center club on
Sunday afternoon, also Miss Alberta
Robinson of Hooking.
Miss Ethel Lewis of Hiteman was in
Abba on Decoration day.
Miss Ruth Singleton and Miss
Myrtle Putney of Hooking was in Al
bia on Decoration day.
A number of strangers in Abba the
past week.
1t has been a rainy week in this To-
cality, only one sunshiny day.
An automobile of Buxton folks was
in Abba on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and
children of Hooking No. 8 were in Al
bia on Sunday.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08

Methodist church and Rev. Barr of
the Presbyterian church addressed the
audience. A quartette from the First
Presbyterian church rendered excel
lent selections. Music was also fur
nished by the church choir. Rev. Fer
guson. of the Christian church had
charge of the program. Rev. James
addressed the audience at night, and
on Tuesday evening Rev. Hummelshine,
of the Ninth Avenue church and men,
bers took part with the services.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
CLARINDA, IOWA.

Every one was glad tv See our col
lector, if few did dodge him. lose
who are back in dues please settle with
correspondent.
Our pastor, Rev. D. w. Brown, is in
Des Moines attending the district A.
M. E. conference. He was accompan-
led by Mr.. Geo. Jones, who went as a
delegate to represent the Sunday
school,
We are sorry to learn of the death
of Grandma Campbell, who died Tues
day at her daughters home, Mrs. Ed.
Cheetwood Pemberton. Obituary will
be given next week.
Miss lola Brown of Blanchard was
visiting Miss Frances Mitchell on Sun
day.
Mrs. Arthur Gibson of Red Oak was
visiting her parents a couple of days
last week.
Winifred Montgomery, Henry Able
and Mr.. Anderson went to St. Joe
to seek employment. -s. .--@ ..->cs
Ira Stewart is visiting friends out
of the city for few weeks.
Mr.. Brown of Blanchard is visiting
H. H. Cook and family.
Roscoe Johnson spent a couple OF
days last week with Leonard Nowling.
Mrs. Carrie Robertson Of Sioux
City, who has been visiting her sister
Mrs. Gertrude Cason, went to- Des
Moines for few days visit.
Mr.. Willis Cason went to Glenwood
to attend the graduating exercises OF
his niece, Miss Punches.
Mr.. L. w. Williams is in Des Moines
on business.
Two excellent sermons were preach
ed Sabbath day by the pastor, Rev. D.
w. Brown.
Mrs. Martha Wright Of Omaha is
visiting Mrs. Eliza Jones.
Mrs. William Walker has been on
the sick list.
Mrs. Martha Lewis is in Red Oak
for an indefinite stay.
Mr.. Ray of Enterprise was in our
city on business.
Mr.. Allen of Omaha is visiting some
of our ladies in the city.
Mr.. H. H. Cook visited in Omaha
last week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
Cholera MOrbus.

This is a very painful and danger
GUS disease. In almost every neigh
borhood someone has died from it be-
fore medicine could be obtained or a
physician summoned. The right way
is to have bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy in the
house so as to be prepared for it. Mrs.
Charles Enyeart, Huntington, Ind,
writes: During the summer Of 1911
two of my children were taken sick
with cholera morbus. used CHAM
berlain's Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
and it gave them immediate relief"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08

The Y. can boast of some real brave
members. For instance, Chas. King,
who announces his marriage to Miss
Ora Spears, and we think any man a
brave man that will solemnly swear
to pay girls lifetime board in this
age of high cost of living. Bravo
Charlie!
We have been notified that the Bux-
ton headquarters for registration will
be at the boys Y. M. c. A.
Mr.. C. H. Mease, chairman Of the
Buxton Cemetery association, called a
mass meeting at the Y. last week for
the purpose of arranging a program
for Decoration day. Some very good
suggestions were made toward the i'm
proving and keeping up Of our home
cemetery. We also had some very en-
couraging remarks from Undertaken
Sol Billings. Mr.. Sol Billings also
offered his services and support in any
way that he could assist.
A committee from Mt. Zion church
served dinner and refreshments in the
Y. last pay Saturday. They were we'll
patronized.
Edward Mease was with US Satur-
day and Sunday visiting his little fam
ily, who are here for an indefinite
stay. We are glad to say that Ed. is
never in too much Of hurry to visit
the Y.
Are you rejecter of Jesus Christ?
Read our Tuesday night Bible lesson,
John 1-S.
Mr. Mason of Davenport has very
fine display of Negro books on display
at the Y. this week. For particulars
see Secretary ]. E. Mills.
1t is vital to the people Of Iowa that
their boys grow up clean, wholesome
men. physically, morally, spiritually.
The welfare of future generations de.
pend on this. The Y. stands for all
these, so there is no reason that you
should pay it great privilege to con-
tribute your support toward the carry
ing on of this life saving work.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08

Mrs. M. o. Culberson is reported as
not being so we'll at this writing, much
to the regret Of her friends.
While summer is upon US, neverthe-
less the weather has the semb.ance Of
fall.
The third quarterly meeting of the
year will be held on June 18th.
Mrs. Lymus Milligan, a former res
ident of Clinton, is a guest in the city
Of Mrs. w. A. Emerson,
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

Rev. J. w. Dowden of Abba was a
business visitor in the city last week.
Rev. E. R. Edwards will leave Mon
dav, June 4th, for Des Moines to at
+ond The annual session of the A. M.
3, Sunday school convention.
Mr.. Edward Askew was called TO ~.
paul. Mimi, Friday on business for
the NJ. L. and TuCo.
Mrs. Mansfield Askew received sad
news from St. Paul. Her little orotn-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
nleased to know that a cure may be
effected by applying Chamberlain's
salve as soon as the child is done
nursing. Wipe it off with a soft cloth
before allowing the babe to nurse.
Many trained nurses use this save
with best results. For sale by all
dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
Stomach Troubles.

Many remarkable cures of stomach
troubles have been effected by Cham
berlain's Tablets. One man who had
spent over two thousand dollars for
medicine and treatment was cured by
a few boxes of these tablets. Price,
Is cents. For sale by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08
An Accommodating Hostess.

An NCC0ntWo0NIIIV 5I0SSesS
Louise was to have her first birthday
party. The guests had not arrived and
her mother was instructlng Louise how
she must be pleasant and sweet to her
little guests, and so make them have
a good time. When her mother had I'm
ished, Louise said: III they knock me
down, I'll grin"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-08

Just Another Name for It.
People who detest gossip call 1t con.
versation and keep right on with it.
Albany Journal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-20
DUKE MICHAEL URGED
NICHOLAS TO ABD|CATE
UNITED PreSs)

Petrograd, March 2O.-"The provi-
sional government, which today holds
Russia's destinies in its hands, will
use every energy to effect speedy
recovery" Minister Milukoff said
today. Russia overturned in few
hours power which was detested by
everybody. This feeble, but tyranni-
cal power, which was incapable of Sc
curing food for the people, organiz-
ing resources and which was wasting
the resources, no longer exists. The
problem, which now cOnfrOnts the
new provisional government is to re-
build the political edifice and in doing
so will enormously strengthen the
popular forces,'' he continued.
Induced Car.
The grand duke cemented his al
lance to the people and added to his
popularity today, when it became
known that it was he who really in
duced the czar to abdicate. 1t is re-
ported he held lengthy conference
with the czar and urged this step
prior to the action of the revolution
ary committee. The action of the
duma in declaring revolution was
unanimous. with the exception of $50
members, who stood up for repub-
lie without awaiting a popular vote.
and without the formation of a tenn
porary committee now governing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-20
SOCIALIST IN
. GERMANY URGES
REFORMS NOW
Challenges Hollwegg to Put Re-
preventative Government In
to Action at Once
PREDICTS DIFFICULTIES
IF RELIEF NOT GIVEN
Editor Reveals Greatest Need o.
Tetherland in This Crucial
Hour of Her Destiny
, (Associatcd Press)

Berlin, March 2o.1 Philipp scheid-
emann, Socialist leader in the Reich
stage, says in the Socialist newspaper
Vorwaerts:
ut does not require many words to
explain why almost the whole world
is arrayed against US. The answer
is given quickly. The whole world
sees among our enemies more or less
developed forms of democracy and in
us it sees only Prussianism.
1--WE have always answered by re-
ferring to the absolutism of Russia.
but now czarism has gone and the
emperor's successor is to accept the
throne only if the representatives of
the people agree. These representa-
tives are to be elected on the basis
Of universal, equal, direct and secret
suffrage.
Scores Chancellor.
In Asia, the empire of the Mandar-
ms opposed every reform. They de-
sired an emperor with absolute pow
er, as long as he did their will and
thereby undermined the monarchy
and laid the foundation of a republic.
In the European central empire, sim
liar spirit seeks to build Chinese
walls and hinder ever, reform. The
scfook shows five mint aa 10 II. Thc;'
imagine they hold up the time when
they move back the hands to II.
After the War.
"Why does the chancellor shrink
back now from unconditional neces-
sity? Always the hesitator, the pro-
crastinator Bethmann-Hollweg wants
to begin to cure Prussia after the
war. Russia, also, promised all re-
forms after the war, but the war last
ed too long for the Russians. Why
postpone till tomorrow what is abso-
lutely necessary today. what even the
king himself declared years ago was
one of the most urgent matters of
the business of the state? Now is
the time for decisive action. The
difficulties might arise if the govern
ment adopts the Reichstagg system of
election for Prussian sections are as
a featherweight as compared with the
difficulties which will come if it does
not do this. The chancellor should
not delay one day. The Prussian
people. as we'll as the other German
states, will stand as one man at his
side, if he acts deciSiYely."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-20

IN FULL SWING
TO MEET CRISIS
United States to Join Allies in
Guarding Transatlantic
p. '-'-' '' '' Shipping
TENSENEsS OF SITUATION
~ ~ fH. 49,.
SPURS ARMY AND NAVY
UNITED PresS)

Washington, March 20.--The Unit
ed States and France will join Eng
land in guarding the transatlantic
shipping, if present government plans
materialize. Work of formally negO-
tiating with France and Great Brit
ain will commence shortly. This
probably will be undertaken through
the state department and the British
and French embassies here. With a
big fleet of patrol boats and submar-
inc chasers, the United States is in
position to offer protection to COM
merce off the American coast, while
Great Britain and France expect to
reciprocate in the barred zone. Navy
men believe the submarine menace
will be brought directly home and
that few stunts as the U-53 per-
formed off Nantucket coast last sum-
mer will be repeated.
Navy Prepares.
The, navy department is preparing,
but the army is prepared to call out
the national guard anew and provide
sufficient officers for the training of
500 100000 men. The New York navy
yard has begun work on 40 new sub
marine chasers under hastily issued
orders, while tomorrow bids will be
opened for 200 or more speed boats
and chasers. Nothing is permitted to
stand in the way of fastening the
navy preparedness.
Speed Up Machinery.
The eighthour law has been cast
aside. and if communicating is need
cd. it will be undertaken. Mobiliza-
ton Of the Atlantic fleet and the naval
militia has been considered for two
weeks, or more, and it may be nee
essary to accomplish this before long.
The tenseness of the international
affair has spurred the army and navy
in recruiting. The army recruiting
officers have reported $500 men
signed, though it must still raise
$4,000 more. Early graduation of two
Annapolis classes will provide sufti-
Continued on Page Four)
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ARMED LINER TO DECIDE.
H-nitGd PrGSSl

Washington. March 20.-Actual de-
claration of war by the United States
against Germany appears to depend
upon the fate of the first American
armed liner. 1t also appeared today
that an avowal of hostilities by Pres
ident Wilson against the imperial
German government will not result
from the sinking Of the three freight
ers last Sunday. While taking every
step it is believed can be taken, the
president is loath to take further ac-
tion. He has more aggressive steps
under consideration, however. 1t Is
definitely ascertained that the presi-
dent questions the advisability OF
forcing the present situation. 1t Is
understood that he feels that every
thing that could be done to avert hos
tilities is being done.
The president is understood to be.
lieve that the program he outlined
thus far does not call for an actual
declaration of war at this time. de-
spite the calls from the country for
such a declaration.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-20
(AssOciated PreSS)

Washington, March 2O.-The note
to General Carranza declining his
proposal for neutral action to bring
peace to Europe by cutting off ex-
ports of supplies to belligerents was
made public today at the state de-
partment.
The refusal was based first on the
apparent hopelessness of peace at the
present time, as shown in the futility
of President Wilson's efforts, and
Germany's attempt to embroil Mexico
and Japan in war with this country
and in the belief that any restriction
of commerce with the belligerents
would in effect be an unneutral dis
elimination.
Nevertheless, the note concludes:
"The president would not be UNDER
stood rs desiring to impede the prog
ress Of Q movement leading to the re-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-20
SOCIALISTS TO CALL
ANTI-WAR CONVENTION
(IInitelI PreSS)

Chicago, March 20.-A call for an
emergency anti-war convention to de-
termine the attitude to be taken by
the Socialists of the United States in
case war is declared, has been issued
by the National Socialist party. The
convention will be held in St. Louis
the second week in April.
"The Socialist party will register a
mighty protest against war when it
meets in St. Louis in April Allen
Benson, Socialist candidate for presi-
dent last fall, said today. II am not
in favor of war yet he said. 81
can't see where there is any crisis
and don't know any Socialist that
would favor war as the result OF
the present situation. We are going
to meet to discuss what will be oar
attitude if war is declared"