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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

The Triple III" club met with Mrs.
J. H. Mcdowell. Mrs. Leanore Will
son, Mrs. Walter Wagner and Miss
Bessie Mason were welcome visitors.
Mrs. Robert Patten lead the lesson
from the Negro. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Robert Miles, 93l
West Fourteenth street. A number
of economical recipes will be discussed
and some will be tried out. All men,
bers are urged to attend the meeting
of the N. A. C. P. on Monday evening,
as this will be club women's night.
Come prepared to give little some
thing to the Frederic Douglass me-
mortal fund.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

~. The second quarterly meeting OF the
conference year will be held Sunday
Visiting brethren and congregations
are invited. The month Of February
is notable one in African Methodist
circles. The birthday Of Rt. Rev
Richard Allen, founder of the church
and first bishop, occurs on the l4th:
The C. E. society will have charge OF
the celebration on next Sunday, the
18th.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Founders Day celebration WILDER
force university calls for contributions
from all churches in the connection.
Last year St. Paul was assessed $85
and paid the same. This year we are
called upon to make tree will offer
ing: for Christian education.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

The Kloster Crochet and Embroid-
cry club met at the residence Of Mrs.
L..Knox on Wednesday, February 7th.
Mrs. Gertrude Reeves hostess. After
business session, needlework COM
pleted the afternoon. After a dainty
lunch was served the club adjourned
to meet at the residence of Mrs. o.
Weldon, 1928 Washington street, Feb
ruary Is, 1917.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
Reason EnthrOned.

Because meats are so tasty they are
consumed in great excess. This leads
to stomach troubles, biliousness and
constipation. Revise your diet, let
reason and not a pampered appetite
control, then take a few doses of
Chamberlain's Tablets and you will
soon be we'll again. Try it. For sale
by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
Severe Cold Quickly Cured.

"On December first had very Sc
we're cold or attack of the grip as it
may be, and was nearly down sick in
bed. writes o. j. Metcalf, Weather
by, Mo. Il bought two bottles OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it
was only a few days until I was COM
pletely restored to health. l firmly
believe that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is one of the very best medi-
cines and will know what to do when
I have another cold" Obtainable
everywhere.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
WTV6pES'SSFF"~V
1nn4I .ameiy fNr s!eepiA seneas u

A COOL remedy f"r sseeP'essness y
10 vet a towel ana apply 70 the bach
Al the neck, press!ng 1t hard "
against tho base o. the brain ant
fastening over this cloth to prevent
loo rapid evaporation, Tho effect viii
b pronp. and pleauant, cooling tn
oraiu and inducing a sweet and peace
ri, aIu1nber Warm water Is betts
.hau cold for the purpose This rsma
" will prove useful to people suffer
M from ovsr~urx. sxtatemeot y Az
a.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
proper RestovyaI Of Charity.

Dickens: There are not few among
me disciples Of charity who require
IA their vocation. scarcely less exotic
mspt than the votAries o. pleasure IN
thsirs; and hence it 10 that diseased
sympathy and compassion are every
lay expended on out-of-the way oh
iscts. when only too many demand'
apon the Legitimate exercise OF thu
same virtues in healthy state ar
constantly within the sight and hear
tng Of the most unobservant person
alive. In short, charity must have II
romance, o. the novelist ~ tho ptas
VxiGAt must hAve h15.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. George Timony,
oath and yIngersoll. The state pres''
!. dent, Mrs. s. Joe Brown, was present
and addressed the club in the interest
of the Frederick Douglass homo. The
state outline topic on music was rend-
cred. Luncheon was served by the
hostess. Next mseting with. Mrs. h.
Grave, $50 14th street. .,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
PERRY. IOWA.
Special to Bystander.

NoPSS1e6H w ~ OSss11SS1'I
Bystander collector will be success
full in Perry this year, l am sure, be-
cause the people Of Perry have thrown
away their envy feeling and are wax
ing up.
There was a grand reception given
in the new half modern home of Mr..
and Mrs. H. Lewis and they were en-
tertained by string orchestra, guitar
played by Mr.. B. Boyd. A splendid
time was reported by all present. Sup
per was served at a reasonable hour.
The home was beautifully decorated.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

+ The Sunday School Of Bethel A. N.
M. church gave an entertainment and
musical Friday evening Feb, End under
the auspices of Miss Edna Johnson,
from which more than $1,000 was real
lied. Miss Johnson and Rev. H. A.
Perry wish to especially thank those
who so literally contributed TO the sue
cess of the program and finance.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Miss Lillian Parker, the IL year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Park
er, 1927 School street, died Tuesday
night at the Methodist hospital at 6
p. m. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon, preached by Rev.
S. L. Brit. Little Lillian will be
missed by hire many friends.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Of the fifteen schools owned and
controlled by the A. M. E. church,
WHEREFORE is the oldest. The pres
ent enrolment is $50, five from the
state of Iowa. President Scarborough
makes the announcement that 100 will
finish from the different departments
in June.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

The Royal Eight met Tuesday at
the home of Mr.. Chas. VIM. After
an hour of business, eight o. and s.
girls were their guests to a fried
oyster supper prepared by the boys.
The club will meet next Tuesday with
Mr.. James Mcclure.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

The Mite Missionary society will
give a rubber social at the parsonage
Monday, February Goth. Price of ad-
mission, a pair Of discarded rubber
shoes or boots. Old magazines and
paper solicited.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Mr.. Henry clippings, who became
very sick a few weeks ago where he
was working and was taken, to his
home in Marshalltown, Iowa, has got
ten better 50 that he came back to
our city last week, which is good news
to his friends.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Mrs. Matte Patterson of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, visited last week with
her sisters, Mesdames G. Law, Chas'
Cousin and Lena Wilkerson, returning
Saturday to her home.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Francis Wilkinson, the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wilkinson,
who was accidentally burned last
week by coal oil explosion, is much
and may be able to 60 to
school next week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
Mrs. Adam Dixon has filled her card
and has taken another. ,'.

On account Of the severe cold
weather last week the H. B. s. will
hold its meeting Thursday, February
18th, at the home of the president,
1889 East Thirteenth street. All
members requested to be present.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Mrs. W. Heterogeneous entertained
Mrs. L. NJ. Davis and Mrs. Gertrude
Shackleford at o'clock dinner Sum
day, February 4th.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Mr.. w. D. Miller Of Enterprise,
A. Spencer of Coifax and NJ. Askew Of
Sioux City were here last Saturday on
business pertaining to district Grand
Lodge Of odd Fellows. 49,.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Mrs. A. B. Brooks Of Moberly, Mo-,
who has been here since Christmas
visiting with her only son, Mr.. Alonzo
Brooks, left this week for her home.
She made a call at the Bystander Of
fee. =. - y.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Mr.. Mansfield Askew, district G. W.
of Odd Fellows, of Sioux City, was
in our city last Friday and Saturday
on business pertaining to the Odd Eel
lows.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

:. The women of the church who are
working for the Central Mission
House, Monrovia, Liberia, West A.
RIGA, will be asked to report March l.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

The Eliza E. Peterson w. c. T. U.
will hold a meeting Thursday, Febru-
airy 18th, at the home Of Mrs. Anna
Allen, 1915 Park street. ..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Mr.. Chas. Palmer left Tuesday even
ing for different points in Texas with
z. party Of excursionist. headed byJ. E
Crane Land Co.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Altar Guild entertainment at the
church Tuesday, February 13. Fine
program.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

Cradle Roll mothers will meet
Tuesday at the parsonage. Election
Of officers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
CITY LOCALS

VIM T. Jsnes who has ben very sick
IL conyalescent. t.-'. o."
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

James James Jr. has been sick this
week and unal !. to attend High School.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW.

POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW. -
No what ought read and know Of
the the world They will add happiness and
philosophy We shall the classics sample they
desired by subscribers they will be continued
TWENTY-NINTH SONNET
William Shakespeare
When disgrace with fortune and mems
all alone bewesp outcast state,
And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries.
And look upon myself and curse my fate;
Wishing like rich in hope
Featured like him, like him with friends possest
Desiring this and that mans
With what enjoy contened east
Yet in these thoughts myself almost despisng.
HAPPY think Thee and then state
Like to the lark break Of day arising
From sulea EARTH sings hymns at heavens gate;
For thy sweet love Remembered such wealth brings
That then scorn to change state with kings
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-04
Safety Razor Blades.

MADE GOOD as new FOR 1-3 the cost O.
new ones EL PASO KEEN EDGE CO. a.
Trust bldg OF al any drug store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-04
Ordinance.

- 1ORDfNANcE GRANTfSG 70 THE FL
PAsO COMPO-TILE * TERRA Gotta
COMPANY. NC THE RIGHT. FElSl-
IEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CON
sTRUCT A SPUR r. IKAC H. A ~ 81
PAsO, TEXAS.
Be il ordained By the City Council Of the
City OF Il Paso-
Section l. That there be and there =
hereby granted to the Fl PaSo COmpo-Iile &
Terra Gotta Company. Inc or its assigns,
fhe right and franchise to construct spur
track In Fl Paso. Texas, to begin at q point
o. the E P. & s W tracks between Brown
and Newman streets thence IN q western
direction across Brown street TO grantee
property in block %. Franklin Heights add
Ion 10 the City Of Fl Psso. Texas
Section 2 The franchise herein granted
over that part OF Brown street. to be oceu-
pied BY said spur or side track. is granted
upon condition that said grantee shall al
Ways keep said spur Or eide track OF any
lortion thereof occupying Brown street. IN
= safe condition. and shall always hSlo me
city OF Fl Paso harmless from any claim
ror damages arising from the construction
aondition and use OF said spur or side track,
and the operation Of trains or cars thereon.
1nf will a. It's own expense cefeud any
.nd all suits arising from claims which may
5s alleged 10 arise On accoun; thereof
Section 3 Said franchise Is granted sub
fsct % all conditions, terms. and Hmita-
lions now imposed. or that may hereafter
- imposed by the charter and ordinances o.
The City OF e Paso and the laws Of the
state OF Texas.
Section 4 AZ a consideration OF this fran
chise the said grantee shall pay 70 the city
Clerk. upon the granting Of this franchise
tbs sun OF Twelve Dollars fslz0ol ana
annually upon the first day OF January OF
each year during the life OF this franchise
IN the zane manner shall pay to the City
Of e PaEo the gum Of Twelve Dollars
sn20o).
Section 8 Said franchise and privilege
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-04
DRY FORCES WIN
IN MIDDLE WEST
Springfield, Madison and
Duluth, With Many Small
Towns, Go Over.

Chicago. III. April 4.-"Dry' forces
won their greatest victory IN the his
Tory Of the prohibition movement IN
the middle west yesterday when the
capitals OF two states snd one OF the
principal cities Of third, in addition TO
a number of small towns voted TO close
their saloons
Springfield, III, and Madison, Wis
we're the capitals which went into tne
prohibition column. ana Duluth MINI,
the third city OF the state and one OF
Ire principal great lakes ports voted
re same waT Practically complete
returns show that 21 towns other IMAM
Springfield voted dry in Illinois. wnlIe
II Granted license. Eleven OF the
Gowns voting dry already were cry,
-rhiIe nine Of those favoring the saloons
had them during the past year
In Wisconsin. - towns are snoNh -
nav favored prohibition while Il
roted 70 license saloons
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-04

Is granted for q period % thirty years from
aud after the approval OF this ordinances,
BY the Mayor provided. however. that the
City Council may sooner terminate and for
felt said franchise and privilege. II II ehau
determine. upon a hearing. AFTER notice 20
he grantee herein Or ita assigns. that any
u the conditions OF this franchise have been
violated and provided further that the
City Council may. 81 any time, revoke this
franchise without cause. BY giving ninety
DAYS notice Of its intention TO DO so 10 the
grantee herein. or its assigns.
Passed and approved this zee. day Of
.....----..... 4. D. 1911
.-.-.--.--s.---- 900
a3tsst- Mayor.
----------.-.-. -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-04
Assayers.

RECKHART's ASSAY OFFICE. s97 ssr
Francisco s. Phone 10 p. O. box -
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
EXPRESS AND
RAIL EMPLOYEES
HELD AS THIEVES

Following complaints OF thefts
from ears on The Michigan Central
md Grand Trunk railroads Detec.
tive Collins. Wyznesk, Dibblc ana
Kunath Wednesday arrested Fred
ODonnell No 81 Abbottsl., an en-
ployc Of an express company Al
fred McGHl No 642 Csyalry.ave4
art Earl little, Ne ett22 r s->ifth-st.
employees OF the Michigan Central
railroad. on tho charge OF larceny
from railroad CARS
Tho men wero arrested In the
house AZ No 6i2 Twellth-st,, and
when the detectives searched the
place they found q 5apound tubs Of
butter. Two rugs and two cases OF
shoes. IL Is alleged. All are be.
loved TO be members Of gang
which has systematically robbed
freight cars IN Detroit Yards for
some time
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
Little Joe, His Feet
Bound in Rags, Visits
Times and Gets Shoes
ALvAN NJ. mAcAULEY

A boy 10 years old was picked
up by a kindly man as he sought
TO get some clothes at the Saliva
ton Army and was brought TO The
Times Office. He was a nice look
ing boy. small for his age. and his
feet were wound in rags with some
uppers OF shoes over them. The
mercury was rapidly descending to-
ward zero This is the story he
told
MY name is Alban Munia. My
father is Joe Munia and there arc
eight children The httlcst is three
years old and the oldest is lG Ny
brother got some work today, but
my father mas been sick with a
cough for three years and the doc
tor can't do nothing for him He
goes out and picks Up old iron and
rags on nice days. but he has 10
come right home and 20 to bed.
NV mother broke ner lex TWO
months ago. and il she would stay
in bed il would get we'll but she
cant stay in 4ted She's Cote
work We live az Addison switch.
out Michigan-avc. No e6 Carlton
st. You have 70 walk down Two
blocks toward the river after YOU
get OF the car where it turns
around I've goi two sisters, =
years old They are twins. The
rest are eight six. -four and three
years old Ny mother sent mo 70
see II could re any clothes from
the Salvation Army They gave ne
some old shoes"
The Times provided the BOY witt
shoes out Of a small balance re
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
Odds and Ends

NEW YORK No less than three
dozen recipes FOR 'sillabub." a
southern drink OF the egg-nog fam.
lily. have poured in on Chef Mule
of the Waldorf for the southern din
ner next week
NORTH BERGEN \. Charley
Witezman has insured has heart
against hre fr ten years fog 5000.
That's whsf he'll nay the bunch"
II he marries before then. II was
has answer 10 vague rumors'
NEW YORK Mike Pollinger, mu-
stefan. wasn't MASKING Mrs Rose
Brown at the movies He was Just
leaning over that way "a uit." he
will lean over the jail bars a bit for
zen DAYS
CLFVELA%D-A Cleveland doc
tor was hurrying &c a dinner At
gainesville when his gas ran out.
Doc stopped passing auto and re-
filled by aid OF the stomach pump.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
Not Imagination

when you get up In the morning
with coated tongue. a breath that
strikes terror to those around you:
when YOU gag and skawk and
cough and spit and choke do YOU try
to make yourself believe that all
of this corruption Is confined entire
Is TO your nose and mouth?
Is u any wonder that sickness IS
everywhere7 Thousands are seeking
hracers. tonlca. strong drugs and
other poisons for relief when their
trouble is cstarrh and nothing else
And wnen YOU realize that Tho whole
body is a vast camping ground for.
The myriad OF poison germs hatched
every second IN tho small space back
~ the nostriis. can you wonder THAT
$4,000 free trial treatments viii not
begin 20 supply the demand once
that people wake up e. fun resli-
zafion % the dangers from cstarrh.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
MRS. KELLOGG
GETS $4,000
Widow of Anti-Fat Remedy
Maker Settles Case
Out Of Court

Mrs. Violetta Kellogg, the last OF
the five wives OF Frank j. Kellogg.
"antifat' king OF Battle Creek. will
receive $4,000 of his estate. with
a settlement agreed upon by attor.
neys for Mrs Kellogg and Kellogg's
six blood relatives, who will share
in the estate Judge Murphy hand.
ed down all opinion Wednesday af-
ternoon. approving the disposition
Two court contests threatened
TO develop from the claims OF Mrs.
kellogg 70 a widows share in the
estate OF the drug manufacturer.
which amounts 10 some s125.000
From one OF these. a probate court
appeal Mrs Kellogg withdrew. 4
circuit court contest was pending
when the case was settled.
Kellogg married Mrs. violetta Kel-
logg In 1914, shortly before HE
death. Despite a question raised as
To the validity OF the marriage, Pro.
bate Judge Durfee gave Mrs. KEEL
logg widows allowance OF $4,000
year.
According 10 the final settlement
she receives the kellogg home at
No. So Hazelwood-ave.. which she
claims by virtue or prenuptial
agreement The home goes TO her
in addition TO the regular widows
share OF one-fourth OF the estate.
which she would have received ao-
cording TO law
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
------------------
DETROIT LEADS
IN PROSPERITY

The merchandising research com
mittee OF the Associated Advertising
Clubs Of the World points out Detroit
in It's annual report. as leading all
cities OF the United States in pros
perity 4 comparison Of the bust
ness OF November. 1915. with the
previous November shows an in
crease in the sale OF iewelry OF G5
per cent. while the average increase
of the whole country was only %
per cent Sales in Detroit increased
in all lines IS per cent. while the
average increase for the entire coun-
try was only 20 per cent Collec-
lions We're also good Detroiters
collected So per cent OF their out
standing accounts up 10 Oct. 81. The
entire country's percentage was only
466 Chairman NacMartin. OF the
committee. saws that the increase III
the sale OF jcwelry is the best test
OF city's prosperity.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
A Mouth of Corruption

Catarrh Is the one Disease that IS
not imagination. The hawking. split
ting. sneezing. wheeling. snufnins.
blowing and Eagging arc not a
habit. these distressing and offen-
sive efforts 10 gain relief are not
stopped by mere command Of the
mind. No amount Of viii power.
however determined. can euro en-
tarrh.
n requires help 10 overcome a
disease that although local In char
aeter may and often does permeste
the entire system. For although you
know you have cstarrh YOU do not
know how badly you have IL. You
may have what YOU believe b. only
nasal Catarrh. but even SO. 10 IS =
threat TO your general health
Hefe BE- "a sensible. rational. home
self-treatment just a. effective. Just
40 searching. iust Pc penetrating. as
cleansing a. purifyins as could be
had from any source even " you
paid q hundred times n much.
\ nose that dribhlcs with mucu
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
Trial Treatment Of this Remarkable Discovery Free to All Who

Is an indication OF disease. A breath
tainted with the odor OF catarrh is
an offense against all health and de-
cency. A stomach fllcd with drop
pings from diseased nasal cavities
may cause untold misery. The
bowels cloVSed with strings OF rory
mucus indicates body literally
reeking with catarrh.
The blood. swarminv with millions
Of cstarrh germs. entails upon the
kidneys a labor that NAV break
them down the lungs and bronchial
tubes. scourgod with the destructive
influence OF systemic catarrh. can
lead to the most serious conso-
aueprea
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11
POWYS TO OPEN
NEW LECTURE
COURSE FRIDAY

A new course OF lectures by John
Cowper Powys, novelist and critic,
en- Modern literary tendencies"
will begin in McCollester hall. Fri
day evening. the FIRST OF the series
being "TaGore-the modern cult OF
mysticism" The five which follow
Will be Theodore Dresser, greatest
American novelist" Joseph Con
rad. the spirit OF youth in modern
English literature: Remy De Gour-
mant the Latin spirit In itera-
ture;" "Dostoievsky. and the modern
Russians" and Henry James, the
great American aristocrat of litera-
ture.'
Mr. Powys is a unique figure on
the lecture platform. and one which
never fails TO draw from the people
those who are in the van OF modern
thought His personality is COMPEL
ing and his point OF view original
and often startling. He IS absolute
~ fearless. and attacks the philiss
tinisnf of standpatisur with piti-
less lash
Previous 20 Americas familiarity
with Mr. Powys as e
was known thru his books. most of
which are critical essays \ new
novel "Rodmoor, published this
autumn, is psychological analysis
of men and women. which must re-
ceiye attention whether il is
praised or condemned
The course Of lectures is So Tick.
cts may be procured ar Sheehan's
book store Single tickets, az the
door. 80 cents.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-11

This i1 an educational movr on
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