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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

Miss Ruby Pettiford entertained a
large audience Monday evening with
readings. The recital took place at
the Mckinley Baptist church. She
appeared best in her Interpretation of
a southern love scene of the civil war.
Earl Bassett won the twenty-five
yard dash and high. Jump at a resent
high School meet in this city.
The Silver Cross of Wayman
Chapel has been successfully organ
lied. All who are interested in pro-
gressive club work are invited to join.
Earl Reynolds, president; Lolita
Golden, secretary; Luretha Jackson,
vice president, and Glee Stoner, treas
urer.
Evangelical services are being car
ried on at the A. M. E. church.
Dorothy Hale Of Galesburg, ILL.,, is
visiting at the home Of her aunt, Miss
Myrtle Brown.
Mrs. Charles Golden, Sr, is very ill
at the present writing.
Mrs. Grace Blackwell of Chicago is
spending few days at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Henry Burris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris have left the
city.
The marriage of Miss Sarah Kelley
to Mr.. John Slaughter came as a
pleasant surprise to us last week.
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ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN,

St. Paul is very much alive, but we
have been so busy we failed to let you
hear from US.
Easter Sunday was most beautiful
ly observed at all the churches. St..
James A. M. E. did not have standing
room left at all their services. The
church was beautifully decorated. At
1880 the choir sang a cantata, "The
Resurrection" The pastor, Rev. Hen
derson, preached an elegant sermon,
as he always does. Fourteen persons
united with the church. The Sunday
school had special program at 1 p.
m At p. m. the Elks held their me-
mortal exercises. The collection for
the day was over $134.
Pilgrim Baptist church was packed
on last Friday evening by those eager
to see the great photo play by the
Lincoln Moving Picture company (col-
ored) of Los Angeles, Cal., entitled
"The Trooper of Troop K" showing
the fighting Tenth cavalry at Carrizal,
featuring Noble M. Johnson. The en-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. Hattie Bennines and children
have returned home from Des Moines
Mr.. Luke Mosely of Hiteman was in
Abba Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Robinson was in Abba from
Hooking, also Miss Anna Robinson on
Sunday ut A. M. E. church and was en-.
tertained at dinner by Miss Edith
Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carthon and children
of Hiteman was in Abba in their new
Automobile Sunday and visited at the
home of Mr.. E. F. Butler and A. M
E. church.
Mrs. Brittian Thomas entertained ID
Mrs. G.. A Davis and Miss Ada Davis
at six o'clock dinner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and chill.
dren of Hooking No. 8, were in Abba
over Sunday.
The Young Girls club assisted with
the exercises at 4. NJ. E. church on
Sunday evening.
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FAIRFIELD, IOWA.

Especial to the Bystander.)
The Bethel Jubilee Singers of Fair
field, Iowa, rendered concert at the
First M. E. church of Mt. Pleasant,
Iowa, March goth, for the benefit of
St. Johns A. M. E. church. They had
we'll pleased audience. The amount
taken in was $73.6O; expenses, $11.64,
which was divided between the
churches.
Mrs. Turner of Quincy, ILL.,, who Wis
tied a few days with her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Burl
Turner, has returned home.
Mr.. Dunkin of Quincy, ILL.,, visited
over Sunday with. his mother and
father.
Mr.. H. C. Stewart and wife spent
Easter Sunday in Mt. Pleasant.
"High Boy" Johnson was operated
upon Monday night by DR.. Davis. He
is resting nicely.
Miss Ruby Pettiford stopped at the
home of Mrs. J. Coleman during her
stay in this city.
Lolita Golden won first prize at the
rink last week. She was dressed as a
Dutch maid. Eva and Mary Ann
Goodman also won prizes.
Gertrude Almoure gave grand
party Sunday afternoon to her host
Of friends in the tri-cities.
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sister, Mrs. Samuel Skinner.
Mr.. George Chambers of Kewanee
is spending few days here.
Mr.. Beauford Shannon of Indian
apolis, Ind, returned home, after
spending few days here with rela-
tives.
Mr.. George McWilliams is home
from Springfield, Ill.
Miss Tessie Brown of Galesburg at
tended Miss Pettiford's recital here on
Friday evening.
Several parties from here attended
the dance at Galesburg on Thursday
evening.
Miss Mirine Newsome of McComb
visited here with friends and rela-
tives.
Mrs. Hattie Prueit of Galesburg at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Skinner.
Messrs. Charles and Ed Skinner of
Peoria were called here by the death
Of their mother.
Mrs. Bernice Metlock was a passen-
ger to Roseville on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Skinner Of Gales
burg attended the funeral of Mrs.
Skinner on Tuesday.
Mrs. Eliza Skinner was called by
death Sabbath morning. Her death
came as shock to her many friends,
although she had been suffering from
heart trouble for some time. Mrs.
Skinner leaves nine children and a
host of relatives and friends to mourn
her death.
Everyone was delightfully."- enter
tanned Friday evening by Miss Petit
ford's recital and Payne's orchestra.
The concert was a success in every
way. Miss Pettiford remained over
Sabbath and recited at the evening
services at the St. James A. M. E.
church.
On Monday evening Payne's orches-
ira gave an entertainment at the G.
A. R. hall.
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CHILLICOTHE, MO-, NEWS.

The Garrison school benefit given at
the Majestic theater resulted in an
amazing success. Another effort of
any kind will easily remove the
amount owed on the piano.
Both churches observed Easter with
appropriate services Sunday after
noon and night.
The Household Of Ruth gave an en-
tertainment at the Masonic hall on
Wednesday night.
The Missionary Workers of the Mt.
Zion Second Baptist church conducted
bazaar at the church Thursday and
Friday nights.
Mr.. Benjamin Longdon visited ac-
ouaintances in Kansas City, Kan, the
latter part of the week.
Mrs. Florence Taylor of Des
Moines, Iowa, visited with her mother,
Mrs. E. Rowland, and brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. w. Rowland, on Church street
the past week.
Mr.. Fred H. johnson of Gravity,
Iowa, was the guest of Miss Minnie
o, Payne through the past weeks end.
DR.. A. Longdon of Moberly, NO.,
was the guest of his mother, Mrs. E.
G. Longdon, and brother, Mr.. BENZ.
Longdon, Easter Sunday.
Mr.. Peter White, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bolts and Mr.. William Bolts are
among the sick of our town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Shields have re-
turned from Chicago, where they have
been residing for the past few months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Patterson have
moved from Liberia street to West
Webster street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mccarthy have
moved from West Webster street to
Conn street.
Mr.. Spencer Curry and family have
returned from Excelsior Springs and
Mr.. Curry is now being employed in
Mr. James Banks barber shop.
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ing by the scholars, which was very
! creditable.
The many friends Of Miss Lorena
Mott and Mr.. Siegel Wilder were sur
rrised to hear of their marriage,
which took place Saturday evening,
April 7th, at the home Of the brides
parents, Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Mott, on
Elm street. The ceremony was per-
formed by the brides father, who is
pastor of the Second Baptist church.
Mr.. Wilder is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Wilder, formerly of Galesburg,
ILL.,, with whom the couple will make
their home for while They have the
best wishes of their many friends, to
which the Bystander adds its congrat-
Clations.
Fred Slater spent his vacation from
college duties at Iowa City on Easter
in Clinton.
Clinton was the scene Of the largest
and finest demonstration ever seen
here on Tuesday afternoon, April 10,
when 10000 citizens, made up Of all
IieaIlVLolltlSS, IOoh paw III q AoyoAIy
parade, at the conclusion Of which
Attorneys F. w. Ellis Of Clinton and
L. L. Holleran of Lyons delivered
ringing patriotic addresses at Clinton
park to an audience of $4,000 people.
business generally was suspended.
J. N. Hancock of Morrison was
Clinton caller last week, transacting
business.
A number Of our people attended a
dance in Davenport on Easter Mon
day. !
Rev. VIM. Williams is again up and
around, much to the qualification OF
his many friends, and is once more
able to take up his church obligations.
Mrs. B. F. Cooper and little son are
the guests of Mrs. Frank Cooper and
other relatives in Clinton.
Mrs. Jas. Cooper received the sad
intelligence of the death of a sister in
Monmouth, Ill.
Mr.. VIM. Henderson, who has been
quite ill for the past two weeks, does
not seem to improve much, to the re-
gret of his friends.
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CENTERVILLE NEWS.

Sunday was another glorious day.
Rev. M. Darlington preached two ex-
cellent sermons and both services were
we'll attended.
The B. Y. P. U. are having fine
meetings. Some very interesting
topics are discussed.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Brown and Mrs.
Miller attended the union Sunday
evening.
The social given Saturday night
proveo'to be quite success.
. Mr.. Teddy Taylor, -whQ has -hesnr in
Minneapolis, Mimi, for the last nine
months, is visiting relatives and
friends.
Master James Crittenden is able TO
resume his school duties, after being
absent for a week.
Little Lucille Redding had the mis-
fortune to cut her arm very bad, but
is reported somewhat better.
Little Harry Jeter still remains
very poorly.
Mrs. L. P. Lewis is home from a
weeks visit with relatives and friends
in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Rev. J. E. Smith is home from the
hospital at Mt. Pleasant. Everyone
is glad to have Rev. Smith in our
midst again.
The l. A. C. met at the home of
Mrs. VIM. Ousley on Tuesday, April
17th. After the meeting refreshments
were served, after which all departed,
reporting a delightful time. The
meeting will be entertained next at
the home of Mrs. L. Kearney Of West
Garfield street.
The Mission Circle met at the
church Tuesday, April 18th. After
the meeting short program was rem
dered. Quite number were present.
Mrs. VIM. Clark was visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Brown of
Mystic.
Little Lucille Gooding is able to be
out again, after a few days of sick
ness.
Mrs. John Forster is reported very
poorly at this writing.
Mr.. Henry wright passed away at
his home on West Washington street
April II, 1917, at about 3:15 o'clock.
Mr.. Wright has for some time been
confined to his bed on account of hav-
ing two strokes of paralysis. Two
months ago Mrs. Wright passed away,
so now the Lord has taken him. Mr..
Wright has a host of friends and rela-
tives to mourn his loss. He leaves to
mourn a daughter, Mrs. Allen, a
granddaughter and son, Lillian and
Arthur, one great grandchild, sister,
and one brother. We all extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
ores.
A precious one from US is gone,
Whose voice is hushed and still;
There is vacant chair in our home,
Which never can be filled.
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Sims, all of Toledo.

Sims, all of Toledo.
Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Gladbrook
was in the city Saturday. Mr.. John
son spent over Sunday here.
Mrs. Tina Abner, wife of Rev. Alb
ner, arrived here from Ottumwa on
Saturday. Rev. Abner has been called
here to preach at the Baptist church.
We wish them every success.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Gilmore, c. P.
Gilmore and Tom Robinson were in
Toledo last week attending the birth
day party of Mr.. Fred Sims. All
spent delightful tim..
Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer and son,
Ralph, of Grinnell and daughter, Mrs.
Bertha Walden, Of Chicago, were
guests Sunday at the home Of I. L.
Grown. They motored to the city
from Grinnell and had a pleasant trip.
The Marshalltown Art club will
have reception Thursday evening at
the home Of Mrs. Grace Humphrey. A
program has also been arranged.
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GALESBURG. ILL.

The Autumn Leaf club was enter
tained at the home of Mrs. McGruder
on Thursday, April 10Th.
The Imperial orchestra will give
recital at the Second Baptist church
Tuesday, April oath.
The Garrison club was entertained
at the home of Mrs. S. Anderson on
Friday, April goth.
The play given by the Philogun
club, entitled daughter of the Des-
ert.' was a grand success. Also the
style show Friday evening. Miss D..
Hawkins received first prize for the
most up-to-date costume, Mrs. L. Fish
er second for the most up-to-date
street dress, Mrs. A. Garnet third for
the ancient style.
The Thimble circle was entertained
at the home of Mrs. S. Hazel on Fri
day, April goth.
Miss T. Brown, T. Trice, Mr.. D..
Phillips and T. Webster spent Sunday
in Monmouth.
Mrs. M. Murphy and baby returned
home to Monmouth, after spending a
week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
A. Hawkins.
The Jolly IA club was entertained at
the home Of Miss M. King on Friday,
April goth. -,
The colored Churchill school girls
will give a drill at Allen chapel on
Thursday, April 10Th, under the aus
pices of the night choir.
The Easter ball given by the X. u
Blues was a grand success. Visitors
came from Monmouth, Rock Island,
Macon, Kewanee, Canton and Peoria
Mr.. J. Barnes, manager.
Miss B. Webb Of Monmouth, Ill.,
spent few days in the city, the
guest Of Mrs. D. Henderson.
Miss D. Hale is spending few
davs in Rock Island.
Mrs. Dabner and baby of Fairfield,
Iowa, are in the city visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. L. Harper, who has been con-
fined to the hospital several weeks is
able to be out again.
Mr.. S. Harper is very low at this
writing. L.:
Mr.. C. Anderson is confined to his
home by a bad case Of la grippe.
Funeral services for the late L.
Davis we're held at the home Friday
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OMAHA. NEB.

Mrs. Katherine Tyler of 413 N. 18th,
died April llth, The body was shipped
to Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Harry Lewis is ill at her resi-.
dence, 2504 Lake street,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul. Moore will leave
shortly for California, where thev will
make theis future home
A grand revival is being conducted
at Zion Baptist church by Rev. L. K.
Williams of Chicago and Mrs. W.
Lewas, the grand gospel singer. Souls
are being won for Christ.
Revival services are being conducted
at St. Johns A. E. E. church by Rev,
and Mrs. J. S. Payne.
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Man Who Could Not Sleep
Soundly Says Tanlac Has
Restored His Natural Rest

eyes its a fact I'm now sleeping bet
ter than l have for MONTHS" says
Joseph Law, coal miner, who works for
the Maple Block Coal Co., and lives at
1888 Logan street, Des Moines.
Mr.. Law was answering a question
as to whether Tanlac, new tonic COM
posed of roots, barks, herbs and berries
had helped him. Continuing he says:
Il was in run down way when, l
started to take Tanlac. My stomach
was out of order. I often had terrible
burning sensations as if scalding hot
water rushed up into my throat. l got
50 bad l could scarcely eat anything
I lost several pounds in weight.
Il was thinking about taking a lay
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Jackson of Chic
ago, ILL.,, who have been visiting M
and Mrs. Louis Maxey, will depart fo,
home the end of the week.
Mr.. Frank Baker departed Sunday
evening, April 18th, for Excelsio,
Springs, Mo-, Mr.. Baker will take
two weeks treatment.
The Progressive club will give an
entertainment Thursday evening, April
10Th.
The X. P. lodge will hold their annual
sermon Sunday May 9Th. at Odd Eel.
lows and Masonic hall.
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off from my work when Mr.. Newton,
friend who lives at 2612 Logan street
told me about Tanlac. Upon his ad-
vice I got some. l have used it for
several weeks. l want to say that /
feel like different man.
Instead of living on foods like toast,
tea, milk and bread I am eating steak,
fried potatoes, cabbage and pie. Moth
ing seems to hurt me. l have gone
back to my normal weight and feel
good all over.''
Tan:ac to which Mr.. Law refers may
be obtained a John McNerney's drug
store, 9Th and Grand Ave-, Des Moihes.
Tanlac may also be obtained in Buxton
at Thomas Drug Co.
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MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mrs. Fannie Munson returned home,
after spending several weeks in Dav-
export with her daughter, Mrs. Bell
Harris. T1t3
Mrs. Laura Maupin and Mrs. Myrtle
South were passengers to Greenbush
on Saturday.
Mrs. Lulu South Cox Of Frankfort,
NO., is visiting here with relatives.
Mrs. Amanda Jackson Curd was
taken to Monmouth hospital for an
operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. Will Davis is visiting here with
his mother, Mrs. Tom Davis.
Mrs. Sarah Bradley of Moline, ILL.,,
was called here by the death Of her
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MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS.
Especial to Bystander.)

(OpeCIdI co DySIdlIueI'J
The death of Mrs. Carrie Darling,
wife of Lafayette Darling, occurred
Wednesday. She leaves to mourn her
loss besides her husband, three chill
dren, also a host Of friends. The
funeral was held Friday at o'clock
ut the Baptist church, Rev. Abner Of
ficiating. Interment was at River
side.
The dance given by Mr.. Tom Har-
ris and Carl Martin was largely at
tended. Those from out of town were
Miss Fern Martin of Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Anna Watkins, Mrs. Goldie Wat
son, Mr.. Albert Greene, Mr.. Fred
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PAY TRIBUTE TO REV. T. L.
s.z.,.. 81. SMITH,, -s.. ,.-.--
Funeral Services Are Largely Attend
ed, Many Coming From Outside
of City.-Many Resolutions
Passed.
Services Occupy Five Hours As Many
Pay Respects-2,00O View Body.

The funeral of Rev. T. L. Smith,
pastor Of the Eighth and Elm Street
Baptist church, was conducted at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon in the
church amidst a profusion of flowers.
A beautiful eulogistic service was
conducted, occupying five hours. DR..
H. H. Dewitt, moderator of the Wood
River Baptist association, of which DR..
Smith was the superintendent Of mis-
sions, had charge Of the service. The
following ministers took part in the
program and paid glowing tributes to
the life of DR.. Smith: DR.. w. B. M.
Scott, Galesburg; DR.. S. C. Manual,
Springfield; DR.. C. R. Mcdowell, Han
ribal; Rev. H. G. Vaughn, Moberly,
No.; Rev. E. G. Green, La Grange,
NO.; Rev. J. J. Bellamy, Indiana; Rev.
r. L. Scott, Chicago, grand master OF
the U. B. of F.; Prof. A. E. Malone,
president of Poro college of St. Louis,
and Rev. R. H. Hartley, representing
the Ministerial association Of Quincy,
which attended in body.
Many kilograms Received.
"Lead Kindly Light" was sung by
the Peerless quartet and the church
choir sang several selections. Resolu-
tions were offered by each auxiliary of
the church, Pilgrims Rest church,
Keokuk; Union church, Springfield;
Grand Knights of Tabor and it's juris-
diction; Fred Douglas, U. B. of F.
ledge, Springfield, and Bethel A. M. E.
church of this city. Besides these hum
dreds of kilograms and letters of SYM
pathy were received from many states.
The Masonic lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, U.
B. of F. and S. M. F. Knights Of Ia
Dor, in all of which DR.. Smith held i'm
portant offices, showed their respect.
Those from out Of town present at
the services besides the ministers
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Bohon, Mrs. Nc
Dowell, Mrs. Beal, Mrs. Doolin, Hanni-
bal; Mrs. Jennie Neal, Marcelline, Mo-;
Mrs. Carrie Ragland, Paris, Mo-; Rep
resentative B. H. Lucas, Chicago; Mr..
and Mrs. Green Johnson, Attorney B.
&, Clanton, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Smith,
Mr.. Mosley and Mr.. Browden, Spring
field; Miss Irene Bryant, Mrs. Jack
son, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. S. Thom-
as, Mrs. Thomas Jefferson and Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Bryant, Keokuk,
besides large number of friends
from La Grange, Canton and other
places.
Many View Body.
During the noon hour scores Of chill
dren. .thronged the home, $50 North
Seventh street, to show their respect
and appreciation of his great love for
children. 1t is estimated that 1000
persons viewed the body.-From
Quincy Daily Whig.
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tertainment was under the auspices of
the Hoodoo club, being given on Fri
day, the 18th, but was a decided sue
cess.
Madam L. A. Porter of 421 Jay
street had as her dinner guests last
Sunday Mrs. J. Gillian and three
daughters of Minneapolis.
Rev. E. H. Mcdonald, former pastor
Of Memorial Baptist church, has sew
cred his connection with the church
and is visiting in the east.
| Sunday was quarterly meeting at
St James A. M. E. church. Rev. Jas.
Higgins, P. E., preached at 1890. Six
persons united with the church. Rev.
Bess of Minneapolis preached at 8 p.
m. Several came over from the twin
city At night the presiding elder
! preached again. The pastor, Rev.
Jas. M. Henderson, is certainly push
ing things. Never has so much in
tcrest been in evidence as now, OF if
so, it has been some time. The
church is alive spiritually as well as
financially. St. James has now 900
members and more coming. Confer
ence meets with US in September.
The general committee of the Or
dcrs of Eastern Stars for the grand
chapter will hold carnival at Union
hall on April II, 1s and 10. Mrs. J.
F: Glass, chairman.
Mrs. Matte Wade Hicks, 1000 Igle.
hart avenue, entertained at course
dinner Sunday in honor of her neph-
ews, Jas. and Harold Combs, of Min
neapolis, at which time she announced
the engagement Of Harold.
Mrs. Geo. Wills entertained the
Matinee Whist club Tuesday after
noon at her home, 1904 Iglehart.
Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor, di-
rectress of St. James choir, is conval-
escent at her home on Harrington ave-
nue., after serious operation.
Mrs. E. j. Roper of Edmund street
is improving from her recent illness.
Her stepdaughter is here from Chi
cago attending her.
The union revival will begin May
1st and continue one month. The
: first two weeks will be held at Pilgrim
Baptist and the remainder at St..
James A. M. E. church.
Friends in st. Paul were very sorry
to learn of the death of Mrs. Sarah
Wright. The family has our SYM
pathy.
The recruiting station has been
opened at Steele's barber shop for all
colored volunteers. So boys now leu
have a chance to show your colors
that you have been boasting of.
} Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Lee Of Iglehart
avenue had as their Easter guest their
son-in-law, Mr.. M. Askew, of Sioux
City. 1t was very pleasant surprise
to them.
The State Federation of Colored
Women's Clubs will hold their annual
meeting in Duluth in June.
Mrs. Matte Wade Hicks and daugh-
ter, Miss Opal L. Wade, expect to
leave soon for an extended visit to
Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, WASH, and
Portland, Ore. They will be gone
about two months.
Mrs. Mildred Johnson was hostess
tor the Literary and Social club of Pill
grim Baptist church Monday.
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April 18th, at 2:30. Funeral services
were in charge of Rev. Garrison, pas.
tor of Allen Chapel.
Rev. Scott filled his pulpit Sabbath,
after attending the funeral of Rev. T.
l. Smith of Quincy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson of Mon
mouth, ILL.,, were Galesburg callers
Sabbath.
The d. D. W. club was entertained
at the home of Miss S. Mickens on
Tuesday, April II.
Mr.. E. Hubbard and Mr.. Osborn of
Monmouth, ILL.,, were Galesburg call
ers Sunday, guests of Miss E. Hurley.
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Nature Cures, The Doctor Takes the
Fee.

There is an old saying that "Nature
cures, the doctor takes the fee," but
as everyone knows you can help Ma
ture very much and thereby enable it
to effect cure in much less time than
is usually required. This is particu-
larly true of colds. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, liq-
uifes the tough mucus and aids in its
expectoration, allays the cough and
aids Nature in restoring the system
to healthy condition.
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CLINTON, IOWA.

Easter was observed in an appro-
pirate manner at Bethel A. M. E..
church. The church was decorated by
a committee from the Sunday school
with palms and ferns. A program
consisting of recitations and music
was rendered at o'clock in the even