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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-13
hon of Anaconda, Mont, and other
relatives.
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA.
(Snecia1 to the Rvstandpr.

\opcC1d1 w CuS DySCeAIAuCA.J
Mrs. Sarah A. Wright, one of the
best known women of the state, died
April 4, 1917, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell of Carbon Cliff, ILL.,,
where he had gone on a visit a few
weeks before. Death was due to leak
age of the heart and asthma. Mrs.
Wright was the widow of Richard j.
Wright, who died May l, 1914. She
was born Sarah Walker in Richmond,
KY, December "a, 1852, and married
to Mr.. Wright on May 4, 1869, and had
lived in Marshalltown since her mar
rage. Three children survive her,
namely, Herbert R. Wright, U. S. con-
sui at Puerta Cabello, Venezuela; DR..
C. F. Wright of Davenport and Mrs.
Myrtle Wright of Marshalltown.
Among the other relatives are Mr..
Albert and Miss Jessie Walker, neph-
ew and niece, of Marshalltown; Mrs.
Martha Lemmons of New York City
and Rev. Owen Walker Of Plattsburg,
Mo. There are also two grandchil-
dren surviving her, who are Ruth and
Samuel Brit, children of Rev. S. l..
Brit of Des Moines, Iowa. Following
funeral services by Rev. Lewis of Rock
Island and Rev. Boyd Of Moline the
body was placed in the receiving
vault to await the homecoming of her
son, Herbert Wright Final interment
will be in the family plot at Riverside
cemetery, Marshalltown, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-13
Constipation and Indigestion.

These are twin evils. Persons suf-
fering from indigestion are often
troubled with constipation. Mrs. Rob-
ert Allison, Mattoon, ILL.,, writes that
when she first moved to Mattoon she
was a great sufferer from indigestion
and constipation. Food distressed her
and there was a feeling like heavy
weight pressing on her stomach and
chest. She did not rest we'll at night,
and felt worn out good part of the
time. One bottle of Chamberlain's Tab
let's corrected this trouble so that she
has since felt like different person.
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BUXTON, IOWA.

Quite number of young ladies met
recently and organized physical cul-
ture club under the auspices of the Y.
M. C. A.
The officers chosen were Mrs. Pearle
Carter, President; Grace B. Harris,
Secretary; Mrs. Roberta Baily, Treas
urer. The club is under the able in
structorship of Mr.. J. E. Mills, general
secretary of the Y. M. C. A. The few
meetings which have been held have
been we'll attended and the club prom
ises to be success and profit to our
young people.
The Easter program was we'll attend
ed Much credit is due to Mrs. Cora
Baker and Miss Lucy Rhodes, also Mrs.
Woodland for training the children.
Everything was just fine. Rev. Wood-
ard, pastor.
Mrs. Rosa l. Watson is expecting
to visit her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bes-
sic Watson of Cedar Rapids soon.
Rev. J. J. Evans preached an excel
lent sermon Easter Sunday morning.
The children's program in the even
ing was excellent and we'll attended.
Mr.. VIM. Bailey left for Virginia,
where he was called to see his mother
who is seriously i'll.
Mrs. Calvin Thomas has returned
from Macon, Mo-, where she had visit
ed her father who was i'll. She left
him better.
The Mission Circle will meet with
Mrs. Rhodes this week.
Rev. J. r. Romans has resigned the
pastoral charge Of Tabernacle Baptist
church to accept call to the Baptist
church at Hiawatha, Kans. Will move
in the near future.
Mrs. Duffy Amply of Cedar Rapids is
visiting her father and friends Of Bux.
ton.
Mr.. Scott Mardis has gone to Kansas
City, Kansas to att end the Automobile
Training School. He expects to COM
plete in six or eight weeks.
Easter was observed at the Taber-
nacle Baptist church Sunday. A very
nice program was rendered by the Sum-
day School.
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been collected for the new building for
colored men in St. Louis. This new
building is to have all the modern IA
cilities of the Young Mems Christian
associations and will be able to accom-
odate 100 men.
Ground for the new building will be
broken during this month.
The gift Of Mr.. and Mrs. Malone
had it's effect not only upon the COL
ored people in giving them inspiration,
but upon the white as we'll.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-13
HAPPENINGS TWENTY YEARS AGO
CAS- Chronicled by The Bystander April 9, 1879

Miss l.. b Fuller, assistant instructo.
Harry Hughes has been elected cap
tain of the High School baseball club
for this year.
The Kings Daughters met with Miss
Susie Mash. and delightful program
was rendered. They adjourned to
mees with Mrs. r. Bell, 759 West 9th
street where good program will be
rendered.
The Fin De Sicle club met at the
home of Miss Phie Landlord on the 9Th
last Thursday afternoon. and a very
pleasant time is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Blagburn enter
tain at supper Saturday evening, April
10th, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Lewis, Rev.
Washington of Rock Island, ILL.,, Mr..
and Mrs. C. w. Henry, Mr.. P. H.
Holmes and MIR. and Mrs. c. S. Stewart
The occasion being the eighteenth ami
versary of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Lewis.
There will be a hard time party at
the hall of North Star Lodge. Masons,
Thursday evening april 22nd. Admiss-
ion 10c. including supper. A prize will
be given the lady and gentleman who
will make the handson est appearance.
Messrs John Capart, John Jones and
DR., Johnson were among the legislature
visitors last Thursday.
The II. B. S. will meet with Mrs. G.
l. Holt Thursday April %. All men,
bers are earnestly requested to be
present.
The Ladies Afternoon club entertain
ed their husbands at the pleasant home
of Mr.. and Mrs Comley last Thursday
evening, and the host and hostess
spared no pains in making it one of the
most pleasant events of the season.
Refreshments were served, during
which tine the airship was discussed,
togather with the sweet strains of
music furnished by Curtley and Mash
Mandolin club, assisted by Miss Rivers.
The pleasure. seekers were given g
rare treat.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Polk county, May
term, A. D. 1917.
Annie Crawford, plaintiff,
VS..
Albert Crawford, defendant.
To Albert Crawford:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the Goth day of March, A. u.
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 ground Of
cruel and inhuman treatment and ha-
bitual drunkenness.
For further information see petition
on file in the Office of the clerk Of the
district court Of the state Of Iowa in
and for Polk county.
And unless you appear theerto and
defend before noon Of the second day
of the next term, being the May term
of said court, which will commence at
Des Moines on the 18th day of May,
1917, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rem
dered thereon.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1917.
J. B. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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CAS- ChroniCled by ,

Prof. Geo. l. Holt sang at the Y. M.
C. A. last Sunday evening, at the
Young Mems revival meetings.
Mrs. J. H. Shepard is not much bet
ter. She had an operation performed
last Wednesday, and her friends hope
for her speedy recovery.
J. C. Trimble who has been working
for Mr.. Gordon, in the Aborn House
tonsorial shop. has accepted position
on the C. R. l. & P. Ry. Photograph
company.
Mr.. Arthur Williams and family
moved up from St. Joseph, No., to
make this their future home. He is
son of Mrs. Hughes, who is well
known in our city.
Mr.. Williams, son of Thomas Will
ans. has arrived in our city to visit
with his parents. A young man named
Mr.. White accompanied him.
The recent tornado which struck the
east part Of the city done quite little
damage. The residence of Mr.. Robert
Raikes and jefferson Logan was slight
ly damaged.
John Morton, who is one of our best
bicycle riders in the city, has been
training for some time. He has pur-
chased new Cleveland racer. John
will no doubt make good record this
year.
Mrs. Ella Davis, formerly of Cedar
Rapids, is now located in Des Moines
and prepared to furnish meals, day or
week board. Furnished rooms for rent
with furnace heat and bath. Please
call at SIT Tenth street and make
arrangements.
The aggregation Of home talent,
which so pleasingly presented the dra-
ma, "Under the Laurels,' short time
ago, met recently and permanently
organized under the name of Capital
City Dramatic Club. Mr.. Eli Elliston
was elected president; L. B. Fuller,
vice-president; Ed Miller, secretary;
Mrs. E. B. Elliston, treasurer; Mr..
John H. Rogers. dramatic instructor;
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FORT DODGE, IOWA.
Obituary of w. H. JamersOn

Bro. w. H. Jamerson, husband Of
Mrs. Harriet Jamerson, departed thls
life April 3, 1917. Bro. Jamerson was
born in Florida on December rs, 1847.
He was 10 years, 6 months and days
old at his death. He embraced hope
in Christ some years ago and was a
faithful Christian. He leaves to mourn
his loss wife, two daughters, Mrs. j.
f. Guy, Mrs. w. w. Brooks, half
sister, Mrs. L. B. Wilson, one grand
daughter, Mrs. E. M. Benton, and
seven stepchildren and a host of
friends. Bro. Jamerson was the
founder of the Second Baptist church,
served as deacon, trustee and was a
teacher of the infant class at his
death His greatest joy was expressed
in doing the little things and in rem
Gering an unselfish service of love to
little children and loving friends. To
know Bro. Jamerson was to love him.
Rev. S. Bates of Dcs Moines had
charge of the service.
His battle was we'll fought,
And his victory won.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank the many friends
who so kindly assisted us in our late
bereavement. Also the choir for their
tcautiful singing. Also for the many
Leautiful floral tributes.
Mrs. w. H. Jamerson.
Mrs. Rosa E. Guy.
Hrs Daisy Mae Brooks.
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EDITORIALS
SPRING TIME.

The spring season is now here,
whether the spring weather has come
or not. Those of us who live up in
the north temperate zone are always
looking and gladly welcome the spring
season, with it's sweet zephyrs, its
balmy air, it's celebrating atmos-
phere, it's budding plants, its green
foliage adds new life to the dead cold
white winter. Then we see the tillers
of the soil and all animate objects be-
gin their summer growth. Indeed
spring time brings joy to the hearts
of all the young and old.
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A BIG GIFT TO Y. M. G.. A.
(SDecial to Bvstander)

St. Louis, Mo.-Two thousand dol
lars as a final payment on a pledge
of $4,000 was paid to the Y. M. C. A.
in St. Louis by Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Malone on Sunday, April 1st, and his
tory was made.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malone set new rec
ord when they pledged $4,000 toward
the Y. NJ. c. A. fund, and they have
continued to show their interest in the
Y. M. C. A. cause by the paying in of
their pledge until the whole $4,000 has
been paid.
Twenty thousand dollars has now
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-13
A Distinguished Citizen.
Rev. T. L. Smith, IS, Dies of Pneu-
monia-Was Prominent in Many
Branches of Colored Baptist Church
Work in Illinois.
(From Quincy Daily Whig.)

(From Quincy Daily Whig.)
Rev. Thomas Lafayette Smith, who
for twelve years was pastor of the
Eighth and Elm Street Colored Bap-
fist church, died of pneumonia at 9:12
o'clock Sunday evening in his home,
$50 North Seventh street. He was
born near Paris, Mo-, May 2, 1852, and
was nearly IS years old. He was Or
dained as missionary Baptist minis
ter in Hannibal, Mo-, March 20, 1877.
His first pastorate was in Keokuk.
Iowa, where he built the Pilgrims
Rest Baptist church and was pastor
of the church for nineteen years.
During his career as minister he
has been pastor of churches in Can
ton, Ashley, Moberly, Columbia, Paris,
Mo-, Keokuk, Iowa, and Springfield,
III. His early theological training was
received in Keokuk, Iowa, under DR..
John E. Craig, and was constant
student not only Of the Bible, but of
all literary subjects. The degree of
D. D. was bestowed upon him nine
years ago. All cities where he has la
bored his work has been felt and he
has made great success in his profess
sion. While in Iowa he was elected
delegate to the state republican con-
vention and stumped thestate several
times.
Head of Sunday School Work.
For nine years Mr. Smith was presi-
dent Of the North Missouri Sunday
school convention, served as modera-
tor and secretary of the North Mis-
souri, association and spent a year
travelling as field agent for the west
ern states and territories. Since COM
ing to this state seventeen years ago
he had been president Of the Minis
tiers and Deacons' union, president Of
the Baptist general state convention,
which was incorporated under his ad-
ministration, and died as superintend-
ent of missions of the Wood River as
ISOLATION, president of the teachers
institute of the Wood River Sunday
school convention and a member of
the Ministerial association of this city.
He was a member of the Masonic
lodge, A. F. & A. M, also chapter and
commandery, serving for many years
as master of the lodge in Keokuk,
Iowa, and for some years grand chief
mentor of the Knights of Tabor of
Missouri; held offices and prominent
positions in the l. o. O. F., K. of P.'s
and many other secret organizations
of Iowa and Missouri and was at the
time of his death state grand chaplain
of the U. B. of F.'s, which position he
had held for years.
His wife died six weeks ago. He
leaves two sons, George and John, at
home; three daughters, Mrs. Wayne
Bryant of Keokuk, Iowa, Mrs. Carrie
Smith of Springfield and Miss Eliza
beth at home; two brothers, A. R. Bo-
hon Of Hannibal, Mo-, and A. H. b.
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OBITUARY.
Rec. Stansbery Dead.

Yankton, S. Dak.-(Special to the
Bystander. THE people Of Iowa and
Illinois conference will be surprised to
learn that Rev. S. w. Stansbery, who
was pastor of the A. M. E. church
here, died Tuesday morning, April 10.
His body will be taken to Chicago for
burial. Rev. Stansbery was one Of
thepioneer ministers of the A. M. E.
church, having spent the best years Of
lis life in the work.
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CT living will come (if ever).
MACON, MO-, NEWS,

Easter was observed Sunday at the
M. E. church. an excellent program
was given Dy the children Of the Sun
day School department at night A
sacred program was given by the night
choir. The church was beautifully
decorated in green and white paper and
inclosed by beautiful white bell in
the center. In front of the pulpit a
large cross was placed, various pictures
were on the wall representing the AS
cending, Passover and others.
Mr. George Jackson of Jefferson City
Mo was Macon visitor Sunday.
Mrs. Martha Davis and daughter,
Miss Virginia of Mexico, were the
guests of her daughter, Miss Isabel,
who is attending Western College.
Miss Clara Bell of Shelbyville, Mo-,
spent Easter the guest of Miss Kath-
ryine Smith.
One of the most brilliant Casters
spent was the program which was given
by the Vine and Broadway Baptist
church at morning Rev. J. w. L. Un-
derwood delivered an inspiring sermon
on resurrection. The Sunday School
program took place Immediately after
church, which appeared the small chill
dren of the kindergarten department,
under the auspices of Mrs q. Brown
and Miss Lucille Harris, the teacher.
At night the evening choir rendered an
excellent program under the auspices
of DR.. J. S. Smith. The b. Y. p. U.
rendered an excellent program, title
1.-The Beautiful City, under auspices
of Mrs. e, l.. Scruggs, the president.
The church was beautifully decorated
in white and blue paper and large
white bells were hung in various
places, at the pulpit beautiful cross
was placed. Mrs. M. E. brookin, the
superintendent, deserves much credit.
President E. S. Pages has returned
from trip out of the city.
Don Crenshaw was a Macon visitor
Sunday.
Another interesting feature which
took place Easter Sunday was the pro-
gram which was given by the students
of Wester College. The chapel was
de ,orated in purple and
white paper, which made very pref
ty showing.
The students of Western College will
give program Friday evening.
Mr.. James Garrett of Carolton, No.,
spent Easter Sunday in Macon.
The Vine and Broadway Circle met
Friday at the home of Rev. S L. Berd.
A delightful evening was spent
The Macon Women's club met Satur-
day at the home of Mrs. E. Oliver. On
account Of the disagreeable weather
only few were able to be out.
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The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-03-16

And Gen. Pershing made a
friendly visit over in Matamoros
(across from Brownsville, Texas
with Col. TRIO Gonzales, the
Mexican in command. General
Pershing was accompanied by
Gen. Parker, thus to show the
Mexicans that we are really on
friendly terms with that country
Not long ago some of Gen. Perish
ing's soldiers were shot all to
smithereens by Carranza soldiers
in Mexico while the U. S. men
were searching for Villa bandits.
But less forget it visit the
Mexican soldier and give them
the glad hand we didn't want
Villa, anyway-alI for home
consumption.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-03-16

Messrs. Stone and La Toilette,
the two Wheel-horses in the SEN
ate, who are responsible for the
delay in safeguarding our mer-
chant ships thru the German
prescribed war zone, are to be
congratulated. Those two gentle
men are responsible for the quick
change in the Senate rules, pro-
viding for a two-thirds ruling to
govern legislation instead Of a
one-man flerbustering program,
as heretofore. Senators La Fol
lette and Stone are from great
brewery interest districts, Mil
waukee and St. Louis, respec-
lively.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-03-16

Oscar Branch ColQuitt quit the
Texas Governors chair with
a chicken salad" tail to his po-
litical kite. But it was thought
no other governor of Texas would
ever suffer such an accident.
Yet, the present governor, Jas.
E. Ferguson, is being tried by an
investigating committee to see
how much chicken salad, and
other sundry articles he has con-
sumed since being governor.
Texas is entirely too big. Divide
her into tours, and that will give
more of those hungry politicians
jobs. In other words, one man
shouldn't be allowed to eat all
the chicken in Texas, or have a
monopoly Of the receipt for
chicken salad"
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-03-16

Postmaster General Burleson
has put all postmasters of the
first, second and third ranks un-
der the Civil Service rules, which
means that hereafter examina-
tons will be held on applicants
wanting postof1ces, and the
fittest" applicant will get the
job irrespective of his politics.
This is as it should be, that is,
being as the editor of the Herald
never expects to make applica-
ton for job of herding either a
Democratic or Republican post
office. But, did you hear the
howl by the politicians? That
ruling of the Postmaster General
knocked the political post offices
in the head-killed off the pull
of Congressman Esquire Upthe-
creek Hesikirah Simpkins," and
it may be possible that he can't
be reelected. When a delegation
of Democratic congressman wait
ed on General Burleson and asked
why he did so and so, the General
told them that he did it because
Congress wouldn't. Little by
little this old government gets
right. By the time we are an
other hundred years old we will
inaugurate a few more sensible
laws.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-03-16

When La Toilette went to vote
against the change in Senate
rules he said: Congress (mean-
ing the lower house, was nothing
more nor less than a rubber
stamp for the executive. | shall
stand while a member of this
body against any cloture that i'm
poses a limitation on debate in
this body" Mr.. La Toilette
didn't explain that one reason he
was against a revision of the
Senate rules was that he was
from Wisconsin. and that Mil
waukee, with its great brewery
and consequent German
vote, might also be taken into
(for La Follette's
sake.)
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-03-16

The great sensational peace
leak made millions for the Wall
street brokers, got the Presi-
dents brother-in-law in a close
place, shouldered the blame on a
couple of innocent newspaper
reporters, white washed the
"high-muck-a-ta-mucks,'' cost
the country about $3.50, 900, and,
we'll, the country is saved!
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-03-16

An extra session of Congress
is to convene April 16, prox., to
act on the Neutrality Salty
First" bill-to give the President
power to shoot the gun after he
puts it on the ship. He found
that ne could put the gun on, but
couldn't pull the trigger! Great!
Now latter April 16) let 'er
shoot!