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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.

The Mission Circle was entertained
at 1881 Avenue A by Mrs. M. Morton.
A grand time was enjoyed by all pres
ent. After the regular order Of busi-
ness a four-course luncheon was
served. The merry crowd left, hoping
it will not be long before Mrs. NJ. Nor
toms time to entertain again. The
Circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. G.
Manuel, 1415 West Broadway, next
Friday afternoon.
The services were well attended
Sunday all day at the Tabernacle
church. Rev. Jackson was indisposed,
but preached two strong sermons. His
subject in the morning was "God's
Gracious Engagement With His
Church." Eek. 34:26. In the evening
his subject was Earthly and Heav-
enly Dwelling of Believers" End Cor.
81. The choir did it's share in the SER
vices.
The male members and friends of
the Tabernacle Baptist church are
planning to give a bachelors supper
on the 9Th of April, when all the men
will wear white caps, white coats and
long white aprons.
Our Missionary Flying Squadron is
doing a great work in the name Of the
Lord. They keep our church filled
every Sunday.
Those on the sick list this week are
Miss A. Fountain, S. M. Fields, Mrs.
A. Jiles, Mr.. Thomas Wright and Mrs.
Thomas Ralston.
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MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mrs, Hattie Pruiett of Galesburg
visited Monday with Miss Mary Brown
j. Rev. E. L. Scruggs of Jacksonville,
Ill, preached at the Calvary baptlst
church Wednesday evening.
Mrs Blandiena Nelson and daughter
Lorraine and son Norman attended the
funeral of Miss Edna Williams.
Mrs. Fannie Munson is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. Harris at Daven-
port.
Mrs. Lillian Catlin was a business
caller in Roseville on Friday.
Mrs. sTule, a returned Missionary
from South Africa, gave, lecture at
the Cavalry Baptist church Sabbath
evening.
Miss Mary Brown was a caller IN
in Galesburg the first of the week.
Little Junior Peoples is quite sick at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayid Medlock OF
Chicago arrived here this week where
thav will visit with his mother until
May.
Rev. Henro Lee Forte, former pas
tor of Calvary Baptist church here'
died Monday morning after an illness
of nine days duration. The cause OF
his death being pneumonia. His dea'h
came as shock to his many friends
Rev. Forte has been pastor OF tne
Calvary Baptist church for the past
two years, and while here has made
large circl. of friends, who with MS
wife and two small children mourn MS
death. The funeral services were helo
from the home, conducted by the WOOD
River Baptist Association with tne
assistance of others. The body was
taken to Ashley, Mo-, for burial
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ALBA, IOWA.

Mrs. Oscar Roper's two little sons,
Lee and Alfred, are sick with chicken
pox this week.
Mrs. Joe Jameson was in Ottumwa
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Roper were
called away from Abba to Oskaloosa
on account of the death of their broth
er-in-law.
The Sewing Circle club met at the
home of Mrs. Monroe Davis on Mon
day afternoon. Meeting presided over
by the president, Mrs. Joe Robinson
of Hooking. Prayer by Mrs Henry
Jones. Lesson study was 18th chap
ter of St. Matt. Quotations by men,
bers. Business. An interesting talk
by Rev. J. w. Dowden. Lunch served
in two courses by Mrs. G. A. Davis,
hostess, assisted by Miss Ada Davis.
Visitor, Mrs. Bessie Grayson of Hook
ing No. 3.
Rev. Cato will again visit Abba for
three days of this week and assist
Rev. J. w. Dowden in services at the
A. M. E. church. He is an able
speaker and all are invited out to
hear him.
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DAVENPORT ITEMS.

The T. L. o. club is preparing for
a musical and bazaar to be given
Monday evening, April End, at Bethel
A. M. E. church, at which time they
will have on sale aprons, dust and
boudoir caps, crocheted slippers,
yokes, centerpieces and embroidered
pieces for various purposes.
Mrs. C. r. Waters is home from
Chicago, whence she went to see her
son, who has been very sick.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Richardson last Monday.
The T. L. o. club will have their all
day sewing bee with Mrs. Alberta
Carter on Wednesday Of this week.
Word has been received that Mrs.
Willie Busey is very i'll in Minneapo-
lis, which her many friends here re-
gret very much.
Miss Faye johnson has gone to Des
Moines to remain indefinitely.
Mrs. Hattie Lambert has returned
from a visit in Des Moines and Wash
ington and reports a splendid time.
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OsKALOOsA, IOWA

k4 asRAly Gzu;nP MAS -c0sapelled 10: miss
school several days last. week because
of pain in his side. =
Mr.. Topp of Grinnell was seen on
our streets Tuesday.
Miss Marie Buckner entertained
Tuesday at 6 o'clock dinner Mrs.
Emma Black of Washington and Mrs.
Lydia Hockeday.
Mrs. Chas. Adams entertained
Revs. Roman, Smith and wife Tues
day evening at supper.
The stewardess board of Shorter A.
NJ. E. church met at the home of Mrs.
Lydia Hockeday on Thursday after
noon with the president, Mrs. Flor
ence Allen, in the chair.
The revival meetings, Rev. J. r.
Roman in charge, are spiritual. Many
splendid sermons and talks are given
by the reverend.
Revs. A. B. Smith and J. R. Roman
and wives were guests of Mr., and Mrs.
Pearl Brown on Sunday. Monday they
were guests in the John Watts home.
Mr.. Alonzo Adams was called to
Kirksville, NO., Monday by the illness
of his sister, Miss Lizzie Adams.
Mrs. Arthur Crowder entertained a
company of lady friends Thursday aft
ernoon, March Is, in honor of Mrs.
Abram Stewards birthday. It was
surprise to the honored lady, who
was presented to the guests in her
work clothes. She retreated, but re-
turned in few minutes looking quite
the lady of leisure. A jolly good
time was enjoyed by all. Light re-
freshments were served, and the ladies'
departed, each hoping someone would
tell Mrs. Crowder the one who would
have the next birthday.
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ALBA NEWS.

The Mite Missionary society met at
the home of Mrs. Emma Smith. The
meeting was we'll attended and en-
courageing remarks were made, by
Rev. Cato Of Ottumwa, Presiding FL
der Ferribee ard the pastor, Rev. Dow
den. Lunch was served by the hostess
and Mrs. Jameson.
Mrs. B. T. Lewis received the sad
news Of the death of her sister, Mrs.
Mary Tiffiney of St. Louis, Mo-. this
week.
Rev. Nicely of Lovilla was in Abba
to service at A. M. E. church Sunday.
A social was planned by the Sewing
Circle club members for Hooking on
Monday evening At the home of Mrs.
Joe Robinson. The rain prevented a
few. but the following from Abba at
tended: Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Eva
Roper. Mrs. Mary Harris and daughter
Miss Edith Harris and Mrs. Emma
Smith.
Mrs. Walter Bennings and Mrs. VIM.
Brown were Hiteman visitors last Su.,-
day.
Mr.. A. A. Mason of Davenport,
agent for Negro books, magazines and
newspapers. made his usual visit in
Abba this week.
Those from Hiteman in Abba the
past week are as follows: Mr.. Luke
Mosely, Andrew Stovall, Horace Bates
Mrs. Chas. Carthon and Dan Bolds.
Mr.. Walter Williams Of Washington,
Iowa was the guest Of Mr.. Charles
Washington while in Abba.
The young girls met at Social Center
Sunday and had for discussion at this
meeting EVIL Association" and music.
April the 9th play is to be given by
the girls.
Mrs. Burns and Burns, Miss Ida May
Young of Hooking were in to services
at theta. M. E. churc also Mrs. Bessie
Grayson and children of Hooking No. 8
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Miss Ruth Arlinton, student of
Western college, is on the sick list.
Mrs. Mayme Cooper of Warrens-
burg, NO., is visiting in the city.
Mrs. M. . Brookins, the superin-
tendent of the Vine and Broadway
Sunday school, has returned from a
visit in Kirksville, Mo.
The Vine Street and Broadway
Baptist church will hold their baptiz-
ing Sunday morning, April lst, at II
o'clock.
The Heroines of Jericho will hold
their annual sermon on Palm Sunday
at 3 o'clock at the Vine Street and
Broadway church.
The B. Y. P. u, which is conducted
by Mrs. ... L. Scruggs, is doing splen-
did work.
The many friends of DR.. J. Fl. Gar
nett, former president of w. c., were
indeed more delighted to see him back
in our city again for short stay.
Rev. J. w. L. Underwood, pastor of
the Vine and Broadway Baptist
church, has announced his betrothal
to Miss Girtha Patrick and will be
married Thursday afternoon, March
Goth, at the home of the bride in
Loachapoka, Alabama. They will be
at their home in Macon on Wednes-
day, March 28th. We wish for Rev.
and Mrs. Underwood good luck, pros
perity and a long, amiable married
life.
The Vine and Broadway Baptist
church is preparing to give a recep-
ton Friday, March 30th, in honor of
Rev. and Mrs. J. w. L. Underwood.
The A. M. E. church rendered a
cantata Friday evening, entitled "Jep-
tina and His Daughter" which was
very successful.
The Baptist Sewing Circle met at
the home of Mrs. John Garner. A de-
lightful evening was spent.
Both churches of our city are pre-
pairing for Easter.
Miss Fannie Edwards remains the
same as we go to press.
The death of Prof. William Perkins
Of Glassgo, Mo-, occurred Friday last
at his home. Prof. William Perkins is
a brother Of Prof. E. w. Perkins of
our city.
Mrs. Rena Thompson of Buxton,
Iowa, is visiting in the city.
The Baptist Sewing Circle met Fri
day last at the home of Mrs. Susan
Smell. A delightful evening was
spent.
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

Mrs. j. w. Norris who has been con-
fined at Hillside sanitarium returned
home Saturday, Her many friends are
delighted to know that she is able to
be out.
Mrs. DR.. R. A. Dobson has returned
from an extended visit in Chicago.
6 Mrs. r X. knight is confined to her
bed with grip.
Mrs. frankie Young is very i'll,
The candy pulling given by the
stewards of Malone A. M. E. church
Thursday evening March 18th was a
success.
The Progressive club will give q
drama Thursday evening March 22nd.
The entertainment given by the G.
U. o. Of o. F. was success.
Mrs. Alfred Morgan of Yankton was
a business visitor in the city Thursday
and Friday.
The Ladies Aid of Mt. Zion Baptist
church will give a reception Thursday
evening March 22nd.
The trustees of Malone A. NJ. E.
church will have rally the 1st Sunday
in May. A diamond ring will be given
the lady bringing in the largest amount
over SIS. 90.
The Mt Zion Baptist church and Ma
lone A. M. E. church are preparing
elaborate programs for Easter.
The ball given by the X. P. lodge
Tuesday evening, March 18th was we'll
attended. a, .
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CLARINDA, IOWA.

Grandma Campbell continues very
poorly at this writing. We hope for
her a speedy recovery.
The ladies of Presiding Elders Aid
held church social at Masonic hall
Saturday night. A neat sum being
realized.
Mrs. Give Nowling continues on the
sick list.
MIR. Carl Looney who has been chef
at Linderman for the last five or six
years, is taking lay off. He has been
sick for a couple of weeks.
Mrs. Caddie Ferrier returned from
Kansas City last week where she had
been to attend funeral.
Mrs. Ed Baker is enjoying a visit
from her brother who lives in Missouri.
Rev. D. w. Brown spent last Sabbath
in Bedford, Iowa with his congrega-
tion. Good spiritual meetings were
held.
We are enjoying this beautiful spring
weather
Mr.. Virgil Lewis of Red Oak visited
friends here Sabbath day.
If you have news for The Bystander
call 272 r.
Little Virginia Pemberton has been
very ill at her home, but able to attend
school today.
Your subscription solicited.
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CLINTON, IOWA.

The Old Folks concert given at the
Second Baptist church Monday evsninR
March 18th. by Mrs. Jennie Martin
and others, was decided success. A
large crowd was in attendance and the
program rendered was very entertain-
ing. Refreshments were served during
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Williams have
returned to Clinton after few months
residence in Chicago.
Rev. w. w. Williams was so greatly
indisposed as to be unable to fill his
pulpit on Sunday. &G$
A quiet wedding took place at the
parsonage ofthe Second Baptist church
Sunday evening, when Mr.. Wesley
Pottdr was united in marriage with
Mrs. Essis Reed. Rev. F. j. Mott
performing the ceremony. The By.
stander extends congratulations. a
Tie Clinton Jolly club entertained
their friends at 4 delightful concert at
the Masonic hall on Thursday evening
March 18th. The program rendered
was under the personal direction. Of
Miss Mary Walla:e and reflects credit
upon her and those taking part. y
Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Jackson are nicely
located in q residence on Camauche ave.
. Mrs, Joe Robinson and G. w. Martin
are the committee in charge of a mack
social to be held ct the Second Baptist
church on Monday evening, March 26th
A good time is looked for. .
Martin Robinson Of Rock Island was
a Sunday, y,yisitor in Clinton with rela-
tives.
Items of interest are always accep-
table by the correspondent, also Sub
scriptions.
Mr.. F. F. Jackson, he of the former
popular Tenth Avenue Hotel, which
he was forced to vacate on account
of the vast railroad improvements, is
nicely located in commodious quarters
on 4th street in the Seaman block
where he hopes to meet all of his old
patrons and new ones.
The Second quarterly meeting of the
year was held Sunday at the A. NJ. E.
church, The services were we'll at
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Mrs. Bennie Metlock was a business
caller in Keithburg Monday.
Mrs, Ed Neil has gone to visit in
Aurora.
Mrs George McWilliams and children
have returned from two weeks visit
at Springfield and Peoria, Ill.
St, James A. M. E. Notes Mrs.
Ruby Smith will give concert April
18th at the C. A. r, Hall. Psyne's
orchestra will assist. The trustees
will have charge Of the affair and re-
freshments on sale.
The Sewing Circle met this week
with Mrs. Jennie Hardin.
The stewardess board gave a social
and entertainment at the church Thurs
day evening.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
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KEOKUK ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Triplett are the
proud parents of baby girl.
Mrs. Ellen Dixon is confined to her
home With IL grippe.
Mrs. Kate Hill is some better at this
writing.
Mr.. Edward Payne and MIR. Crabbe
were Keokuk visitors Saturday and
and Sunday.
Mrs. Edna Albegts entertained at a
birthday dinner Sunday March 18th.
Covers were laid for ten.
y Mr.. John Baker is able to be out
again,
Y Friends Of Rev, Helm are glad to
hear of him being able to praach again.
Clifton Ambrose Walker, twenty -one
,yesr old son Of Nh and Mrs. Ambrose
Walker. died 1t his home. 1929 Concert
street Thursday morning at 1920 from
appendicitis. He had been ill but a
week. He was born in Keokuk July 3,
1895 and had lived here all his life.
Besides his parents he is survived by
two sisters and brother, Clema, Thel-
ma and Delma Walker. Mr.. Walker
attended Pilgrim Rest Baptist church
and had many friends in the city who
will be greived to learn of his early
death. The funeral was held from
Pilgrim Rest Baptist church Saturday
afternoon at 2 'clack.
If you have news for The Bystander
please call Black 912.
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tended:' in the absence of the pastor on
account of illness, Rev. N. j. McCrack-
en-, P. E., conducted the services
throughout the day.
Mrs. M O. Culberson is slowly i'm
proving from her illness
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Sign of Good Digestion,

When you see cheerful and happy
old lady you know that she has good
DIGESTION. If your digestion is i'm
paired or if you do not relish your
meals take a dose of Chamberlalns
Tablets. They strengthen the stom-
ach, improve the digestion and cause
a gentle movement of the bowels. Ob-
tainable everywhere.
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Chance to he,se lIo.

'S''SN ~ ''VRfsS q -
why 90 sor-owful, girl?"
I'VE have parted forever. He wri.a.
ne tr send back tk, ring"
"Tei, him to call for It," advised tn
experienced friend.--Loulsvills Cas
1a1Journal
Hispano América., 1917-04-29
El Hambre Mundial.

fuegos tanto mas terribles cuanto son %inevita-
bles. Para tales ataques no hay paprapeto, no
hay defensa ninguna y ss victimas son cada vez
mas numerosas. Son los obreros cuyo salario no
alcanza para alimentarlos, las familias de la
clase media que ven aumentar los precios diaria-
mente sin que sus rentas aumenten en- 10 mas
minimo, son los pobres que recibian los benefi-
clos de la carload y que ahora apenas 81 los reel
ben, que dentro de POGO no recibiran absolute
mente NADIA.
Los casos de muerte de hambre son numero-
SOS en- muchas naciOnes, aumentan en- proper
clones aterradOras y empieZan a mirarse Caras
angustiadas de gentes Cuya alimentacion es in
suficiente. Pronto va no veremos esas caras
pOrque estaran va bajo TERRA habran lido a au-
mentar Ell numero de victimas del enemigo, del
Hambre mundial. Del fatidico ginete del Apoca-
lipsis que en- compania de sus hermanos La
Muerte, la Peste y la Guerra va recoriendo el
mundo quiza anunciando Ell final de la vida de
la humanidad, preCursores de espantosos cata-
clismos para cuya description es precisa la inspi-
rada palabra del Evangelist.
Hispano América., 1917-04-29
LA GUERRA Y LOS DEBILES.
de Rodrigo Soriano.

mo tengo necesidad de afiilarme a I'm rotulo
de los que tan caprichosamente Sc reparten aho-
ra para decir, en- primer termino, que soy enc
migo declarado, desde que naci, del militarismo
y de su cmapo de accion, que es la guerra. Por
ESQ quiero distinguir EN- esta guerra las intencio-
mes de cada uno. En- principle, pareceme odiosa
la organization armada de un pueblo para la
conquista de otro. No es esta la mission de la HUI
manidad. FL credo socialista, que equipara per
igual en- su repulsa a cuantOs amen la guerra, pa
receme a mi Ell credO de la Humanidad futura.
Tan odioso es, pues, en- Ell orden de esta doctri-
ma quien por la fuerza domino Ell mar como la
TERRA. Las naciones no pueden vivir estreme-
cidas por Ell rodar de las curenas, nj los campos
dorados de mics lencharcados en- humana SAN
gre. Esa aurora del porvenir que %blanquea, livida
en- la eterna nohc de los infortunios, desgarrada
por la metralla y ell incendio, eterna ~pesadilla
que, como Ell "Caballo de la Muerte' de Alberto
Durero, pasea Europa, montada sobre e%squeleti-
co rocin nisando calaveras y huesos, hollando
tumbas; esa aurora del porvenir, que es la ora
cion del manana, sera la redencion de los pue-
bios debiles. Todas las guerras dejaron en- los
campos de batalla simiente de porvenir; escribie-
ron la filosofia, la formula del manana, con las
puntas de las espadas o ell estallido de las bonn
bas.. Fueron unas ell triunfo de la cultura sobre
la barbarie, el dominic del concrete mundia1, de
la geografia... Napoleon sembro en- ell universe
ell espiritu de la Revolution francesca. Esta
guerra debiera simbolizar ell pacifismo en- Ell flu
turo, ell triunfo de los pequenos. iSera asi? Des-
dichadamente, la solucion Sc pierde en- incerti-
dumbres, y desdichado sera quien no yea en- esta
contienda Ell principle de otras inacabables".
Hispano América., 1917-04-29
Guatemala Sera ell PO-
licia de Centre
America.

De las declaraciones extraoficiales hechas en-
Washington, Sc deduce que Guatemala ha garan-
tizado a la Casa Blanca la continuation de un re-
gimen de paz inalterable, y de una decidida COO
peracion con los Estados Unidos en- su guerra
contra Alemania. Aunque esta cooperation no
sera efectiva en- el sentido material, Ell Gobierno
de Estrada Cabrara la hara waller manteniendo
una estricta vigilancia sobre los subditos alema-
mes en- SUI pals, y ejerciendo su Influenza diplo-
matica para que no Sc suscite ninguna guerra nj
conflicto entire las republicas centroamericanas.
Fuera de la actitud de Mexico, que por algu-
mas dias sumio a los funcionarios de Washington
en- serias cavilaciones, la poltica centro-america
mas venia siendo motive de preocupaci6n para
los Estados Unidos, tanto por Ell reciente golpe
de Estado en- Costa Rica, como por ell desagrado
de FL Salvador y Costa Rica hacia la ~republica
de Nicaragua
Ell gobierno de Washington quiso yer las ma
nos de los agentes teutones promoviendo hon
das desidencias entire los gobiernos y pueblos de
la America Central. La existencia de estos ma
nejos no Sc ha comprobado definitivamente, aun-
que 81 hay serias s~ospechas de que los hubo.
Con la cooperation moral de Guatemala, ell
Gobierno de Washington cree que podra mantle
ner TN "statu quo satisfactorio para sus interes-
ses durante la guerra contra Alemania. Guatema-
Id ia SluO, con este pdSO, COnNeTluO ell pOllC1d
International de las cinco republicas centroame-
ricanas.
Desde hace bastante tempo, no ha habido en-
los circulos oficiales de Washington mas que
frases de alabama y encanto para ell Presidente
Estrada Cabrera y su gestion administrative e
International. FL mensaje que eli Presidente Will
son envio al Executive guatemalteco EN- OCCASION
de su reelection fue bastante significativo.
FL Gobierno de los Estados Unidos no oculta
sus intenciones de conservar las mejores rela-
clones con los paises cercanos a Panama, por el
interes de angular todos los completes que pue-
dan forjarse para obstruir el canal transocea-
nico.
Al Gobierno de Nicaragua sc lie considera en-
teramente Unconditional, y respecto de este pals
10 unico que ha preocupado ha sido Ell feo cariz
que han tornado sus relaciones con las republi-
cas- vecinas: Costa Rica y FL Salvador. Por 10
demas, Ell Nicaragua no es de temerse ninguna
accion contraria de parte de los espias y com
~plotistas alemanes, de los cuales Sc encargara de
dar buena cuenta la administration del General
Chamorro En- Managua solo Sc tienen en- la ac-
tuaGdad ochenta marinos americanos de desta-
camento.
FL Kaiser ha recomendado a Hindenburg que
de algun descanso a sus tropas.
(NEW YORK HERALD)