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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
THE NEGRO PROBLEM.

Dear Editor: / am forced to say
just here our God is not pleased with
the way that the humble Negro is
treated. The Bible teaches us that
God has no respect of people; there
is neither Jews or Greeks, bond or
free, but ali ore in Christ. Now our
superior race, with all of their wealth,
with all of their wisdom, with all of
their finance, who at one time owned
slaves, must understand that God has
no respect of person. The wisdom of
the day must reach down to that in
ferior race and lift them to higher
standard in pure Christianity. He
that has the wisdom and fails to use
it shall be beaten with many stripes.
Don't you see the many stripes COM
ing to the nation. My humble and
abiding citizen, God is going to set
this world on fire one of these. days,
and | must thank Him, as he has no
higher sheriff to call him in question.
The Negro has no safe protection. Is
t just? Is it good? Is it right?
'hink of that Biblical word, always
reat others as you would have them
reat you.
We can say that our best (white)
,eople are ashamed of this british
treatment. If it was not for that God
like spirit in those best people of the |
race, with that true Christian charac-
ter, the Negroe would not amount to
as much as poor house dog. Is the
Negro human, or is he an animal?
Please look at his affairs, as he trav-
els along on the trains, over this
world. The kind Of preparations. We
want to say here that all Negroes are
not alike, no, not by a long ways.
Some stand for pure character, hon.
esty, loyalty and principle. l am
stirred as never before over the St. |
Louis trouble. We all agree with |
President Lehman, one of our great
good white leaders from the north.
He says in his paper the other day,
concerning the Negro problem, that
there was much to be considered that
lis race had not had the proper teach
~, as a rule, on the true knowledge,
true moral character, taught to
m from a religious standpoint.
This is a true statement from
good Christian heart.
My friends, we do not want their
sons for husbands. Neither do we
want their daughters for wives, but
we do want the good treatment as
human. Now the question comes, who
will fight this battle, God or man?
will truly say that God will fix it.
Mrs. S. L.Bostick,
Argenta, Ark.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

Hon. H. R. Wright, L. L. B., is one
of our Iowa products, born in Mar
shall county and educated in the puDnr
schools, and later he entered Iowa
State university, from which he grad
uated from the law department, and
then entered the practice of law in Des
Moines, from which place he was ap-
pointed to the United States consul
service March 20, 1905, and remained
in the service until the 1st of May
1917, having held the consul post at
Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, Utila.
Honolulu, and Puerto Cabello, Venez-
uela. On losing his health, Mr.. Wright
resigned his post and returned to his
practice in this city and is located at
754 West Ninth street. Hon. Roht.
Lansing, secretary of the United
States, in accepting his resignation
said: "The department takes this oc-
casion to thank you for your services
at the several posts at which you have
served, to express it's best wishes for
your future welfare and success"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

He is an active church worker and is
one of the charter Members Of Union
Congregational church, also one of
the early members of North Star Ma
sonic lodge, having held nearly every
office in both city and state lodge. He
is past grand master and was chair
man of the committee on foreign cor
respondence eighteen years. He was
one of the founders and business man.
ager of the Bystander for more than
fifteen years. His constant faithful
ness to duty and church has endeared
him to the hearts of all who know him.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

Brooks is very active in church and
society work. She is member of st.
Paul's A. M. E. church and is also the
national vice preceptress of the Inter-
national Order of Twelve, as we'll as
grand high priestess over the Iowa
jurisdiction of the same lodge She is
a member of the Order of the Eastern
Star and Of the Household of Ruth.
A very pleasant and refined lady to
meet.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

The subject Of this sketch was born
in Howard county, Missouri, on farm
and educated in the public schools. He
later spent three years in the Oska-
loosa college and graduated from the
theological department may &c, 1911,
with the degree of L. B. S. He was
elected to the Central Missouri con-
ference in 1900 and has pastored ever
since in the field, preaching in Stur-
geon, Mo-, Oskaloosa, Iowa, and from
there to Des Moines, where he has
pastored for six years at Asbury M.
E. church, formerly the old Burns
church. Under his passionate the
church has made wonderful growth,
increasing its membership from
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
MR., JOSEPH H. SHEPARD.

MR.. JOSEPH H. SHEPARD.
Mr. Shepard is, without doubt, one
of the best known and highly respect
ed citizens in our city. Indeed, no his
tory of the colored people of Des
Moines would be complete without this
worthy citizen being mentioned. He
was born in Missouri in 1854 and came
to Iowa in 1868, being the oldest Of
four children, and his mother widow.
He attended the public schools and in
the early boyhood days came to Des
Moines, which was about fifty years
ago, where he has CONTINUOUSLY lived.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrh,..
Remedy.

Now is the time to buy bottle \.
this remedy so as to be prepared IN
case that any one of your fan,n..
should have an attack of colo ~
diarrhoea during the summer months
1t is worth a hundred times its cost t
when needed. ''
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
Twenty-Five Cents Is the Price OF

The terrible itching and smarting,
incidental to certain skin diseases, is
almost instantly allayed by applying
Chamberlain's Salve. Price, rs cents.
For sale by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

thirty to 1876, and are now in rally
to build a new church. Rev. Lee is
member Of the U. B. F.'s and secre-
tary of the Kansas City district con-
ference. He has a lovely wife and
family.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

The above cut is that Of one of oul
well known and highly respected race
women, Nine. Matte Brooks. She has
been in the hair business some time
having been practicing the Madame
Walkers treatment, ou: recently she
has invented a new hair grower of
her own and has been exceptionally
fortunate with it's results.
Aside from her hair duties, Nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
DELIGHTFUL CIRCUS
Hammond's Grove Youngsters Earn
$14 for Red Cross

The Hammond's Grove Circus took
place as scheduled Saturday afternoon be-
fore large crowd. Several automobile
parties drove out from town, bringing
children to swell the merry throng al
ready there. The sideshow, where Bur-
leigh Boyd exhibited the furious leopard.
trained potato bugs. ferocious tiger, Sibe-
rian bear and laughing hyenas, was well
patronzed. The fortune teller, Miss Tell
unable (Joan SturtevanO drew large
crowds, and lemonade, popcorn and cam
dy were freely dispensed by Misses kath-
crime Brown and Joyce Pennuarden.
Promptly at 2.3o the ring leader an
nounced the opening of the show.
Mademoiselle Petite Miss Jeanette Nell
SOM. famous child dancer. opened the
circus in a charming dance entitled
when a Merry Little Breeze Got Lost
Next Ivan Barensky Burleigh Boyd)
and samsky Russkoritch Uohn Nelson)
performed THE Two Wooden Soldiers"
in charmingly wooden" manner
Senior and Sonora Marcetti Misses
Katherine Brown and Joyce Pennuarden)
then favored the audience with a real
Gypsy dance
1.-THE Awakening Of the Flowers" was
portrayed In a song and dance by Misses
Joyce Pennuarden, Janet Chase, Rather
inc Brown and Edith and Jeanette Nell
son.
Mademoiselle Suzanne mary Sturte-
vant) then interpreted ''Milkweed on the
Wind in a pretty succession Of whirls
and dips
The horrible faces and gestures which
Madame sporoffsky edith Nelson) made
in THE Masque Of the Red Death" de-
lighted the spectators.
The Dolly sisters, Delight and Dimples
1CMsses Eleanor Nelson and Marguerite
Chase made a pleasing picture in "A
May-day Frolic' as they skipped across
the grass in their fluffy skirts.
All the dances were entirely original
and were much enjoyed by the audience.
Miss Jumparound CMary Boyd and her
marvellous dancing horse Pegasus were a
great success Pegasus performed an IN
tricate step Of his own designing and
dashed at top speed for the bushes.
Miss Talkalot fMargaret Nelson) and
her wonderful talking pony carried on n
interesting conversation together. but the
mystery Of his speech was explained
when Bur,eigh Boyd crawled out Of the
barrel forming the horses body. remark
In Gee, It was hot in there!''
The famous cowgirls, Mary Boyd ana
Masearet Nelson. gave An exhibition Of
western riding and performed many dim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
Leaguers Go Fishing

The lack of the Trolley League base
bail games in this city makes it neces-
sary for some of the members of the
local team to seek other methods for
recreation and amusement One of the
prominent members Of the past few
years, fast infie1der and heavy hit
ter. enjoys using the fishing line. so
to that end Gill persuaded Rex
Church to go with him the other day.
Belgrade stream being the objective,
with trout, perch and salmon in sight
in abundance. They arrived home safe
ly and that ends the story, except that
on fish day the market trade was
about as usual, so far as their families
were concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
21-YEARS' FIGHT
Rev. H. N. Pringle Tells
of Vice and Reform

The story Of the twenty-one years
fight of the International Reform Flu
reau against intemperance, drug US
ing, gambling and commercialized vice
was graphically told last evening at
the Winthrop street Baptist church by
Rev Henry n. Pringle Of Washington,
D. c., the organizations assistan: sup
erintendant. Numerous stereoptican
views illustrating not only what the
Bureau has already done but also the
kind Of work now before it, were
thrown on the screen. Already II
bills in the interests of public morals
have been drafted by Congress, stated
Mr.. Pringle.
While the use Of drugs as a whole
is on the wane. the use of cigaretts
by boys is gaining. the speaker stat
ed. The Harrison drug law he said,
has greatly diminished the use of
crugs in general but cigarette users
are numerous; as many men and more
boys are smoking them"
The gambling evil was vigorously con
demned by Mr.. Pringle and the speak
err scathingly assailed the practice
adopted by some churches of making
Use of the lottery for the purpose of
raising funds.
In telling of the fight against the
social evil the speaker said that 200
cities which had openly tolerated COM
mercIaliZed vice are now on the white
list" and expressed regrets that
Names two largest cities are not in
Guided.
The nations drink bill, stated Mr.
Pringle totals one and three -fourths
millions Of dollars. Every eight days,
he said, drink claims more victims
than went down with the Titanic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
ILLEGAL ANGLING
Brings Augusta Man into Court Sat
urday Afternoon

John Tcrrio Of this city was before
Judge Lancaster Saturday afternoon
to answer to q. complaint by Chief
Game Warden Bertrand E. Smith
charging him with illegal fishing in
Cold stream, a tributary of Snow
pond. Judge Lancaster found him gull
ty but sentenced the respondent to the
payment of costs only, 1872. The
courts lenience was due largely to the
fact that Terrio claimed that he had
not known that he was fishing in for
hidden waters.
The only other respondent Of the day
was man who got drunk Friday be-
cause it rained. At least that was the
excuse the offender gave to Judge Lam
caster He recently returned from the
woods and had been working regu-
larly until Fridays rain oscasioned a
layoff and the temptation to f1irt with
John Barleycorn. The man is wanted
back in the woods and Judge Lancast-
or let him go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
Union Service at Baptist

At the Winthrop Street Baptist
church Sunday morning union SER
vices were held and Rev. John F.
Brant, representing the International
Reform Bureau of Washington, D. c..
was the speaker. Rev. Mr.. Brant took
for the subject Of his discourse. Nor
al Battles Won and Waiting in State
and Nation" There was good sized
audience and what the speaker had to
say was listened to eagerly by all. He
gave a most excellent talk on his sub
ject. The vacation suspension of full
church activities at the Baptist church
ends this week and beginning next
Sunday the various branches of the
church will resume work in earnest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
RHEUMATICS
NO LONGER
GLOOMY

They have used "Neutrone Pre-
scription 99' and found it there with
the punch that kills rheumatism.
Only the skeptical now suffer. The
victims of rheumatism all tell the
same story, they have sore, inflamed
muscles and stiff joints, they have no
ambition or strength and get nervous
cross and irritable. which is not to
be wondered at. Thousands of old
time rheumatics are now in the hest
Of health, after using 'Neutrone Pre-
scription 90"
Its satisfied users are its best ad-
vertisers. pretty good advertisers, too
No matter how little or how much
you suffer go and get a bottle Of "Neu-
trone Prescription go You will be
surprised at the results. Those sore,
Inlamed joints and burning, aching
muscles will disappear, and you will
feel fine every hour of the day. Mail
orders filled on 100 size.
The Bowditch- Webster Co, Augusta
and leading druggists everywhere
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
cult stunts which the clowns attempted

cult stunts which the clowns attempted
to initiate, with disastrous results.
Between the acts the clowns, Richard
and Burleigh Boyd john Charles and
Atwood Nelson. Harry Pierce and Donald
Lenfest, kept the audience in gales of
laughter by their absurd tricks and mock
cries Of the preceding acts.
Harry Pierce. on attempting to pull a
handkerchief from a stick at a gallop,
turned a double somersault to the ground
Monsieur Veal, the trained calf. refused
to move into the ring. Haines Wheeler's
dog got mixed up with the clowns. Baby.
the trained pig, kept the audience sup
piled with music. But all these catastro
phies added to the mirth of the spectators
and sent them home declaring that they
had had the time Of their lives.
And the children of the Grove did no,
regret their two weeks work when they
found that the moneybox held s14 which
will be given to the Augusta chapter of
the American Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Thomas P Kenney returned home
Saturday from a two-weeks' vacation,
most of which was passed at his old
home in Yarmouth. though part was
an enforced stay at the Maine General
hospital in Portland. due to an infect
ed hand, the result of a cat bite
through the tendon Of the fore finger Of
the right hand. He passed three days
under treatment there and is now UNI
dergoing treatment from his local ply
stefan for blood poisoning. being I'M
able to use the hand. though in hopes
to be able to do so in a few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
NORTH AUGUSTA

Miss Eugana Ayers Of New Jersey
is the guest Of her brother W. A. Az.
ers, Ayersdale Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Towel of Sidney
were the guests Of MIR. and Mrs E
E. Taylor recently. :.
James Butts Of Salem, Mass. is the
guest Of his aunt. Mrs. E. D. Ben.
nett.
Mrs. A. J. Mute Of Cambridge, Mass
is the guest Of her brother J. A. Nc
David at his Elmhurst home
j. A. McDavid has recently purchas
ed a new automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Cross were re.
cent callers at Mrs. J. G. Wilton's.
Mrs. Woods, wto IS very Ill, remains
about the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
Sees Wild Geese

John E. Gage Of Court avenue re-
ports an unusual occurrence, in see
ing, just before Z o'clock Saturday
evening. a flock Of six geese flying
northward. They We're rather low in
the air. proceeding leisurely and honk-
ing away like 'hivver" in a gale of
wind. They passed nearly over the
Journal office and were seen by num-
Der Of people, all Of whom remarked on
the unusual sight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Samuel W. Fogg of Readfeld and
Inez Clara Turner of Readfield were
united in marriage Saturday afternoon
at o'clock at the parsonage Of the
Green Street Methodist church. Rev.
w. J. Layton, pastor of the church,
officiated and the single ring service
was used. The mothers Of the con-
tracing parties attended them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
Funeral Of e. w. Maddocks

The funeral services of the late E.
w. Maddocks were held Sunday after
noon at o'clock from his late home
on Maple street. Rev. Mr.. Layton of
the Methodist church officiated. The
bearers were Thomas H. Dodge, Frank
B. Ridley. j. Howard Chandler and
Herbert NJ Damren. The many beau
tiful flowers bore testimony of the
high esteem in which the deceased S
many friends held him. The interment
was at the Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
Gypsies Pass Through

Several automobiles bearing Massa-
chusetts licenses passed through the
city Saturday afternoon, shortly after
2 o'clock, and judging from the bright
colored head gear and garments of
the women, the bohemian air of the
men. the tent fixtures, the pots and
pans, the blankets and the general as
pect Of the travellers. they were
classed as gypsies travelling in the
modern way. Their journey through
Water street was not hindered by Wis
its and they passed through the town
quietly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
State SUFFRAGE Session

The Maine Woman's Suffrage Asso
citation will hold their annual conven-
ton in this city, Sept. II and Is. A
meeting of the State board was held
during the past week and the foun-
dation of the coming plans was laid.
1t is hoped that Mrs. Gait will be pres
ent at the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Clifton Plummer and his mother,
Mrs. Ida E. Plummer of Oak street,
who have been enjoying the past three
weeks at Southport have returned to
the city and Mr.. Plummer has resum-
ed his work at the Journal Office. In
the party with the Plummers were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Coker and daugh-
ter Marguerite of Somerville, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
Religion at Jail

The city Jail is beginning to be
quite a religious institution. Capt.
Bloethe Of the Salvation Army reports
that nearly one third Of the inmates
have accepted the religion of Christ.
and are giving testimony to that end
and there is every evidence that these
men are indeed earnest about it. Serv-
ives are being held every Sunday from
100 to 2.30 P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

A selection of automobile accessor-
les. etc. from Fifield Bros. Co. large
and complete stock insures satisfac-
ton by using Maxotires inside old tires
you can greatly increase the mileage.
An automobile will last longer if III
bricated with Mobil oils, and Key
stone grease. Six different makes of
headlights, no-glare tense to select
frOrn-adV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27
Iaekman.Pachette

Andrew Jackman of Augusta and
Florence Louise Pachette Of Augusta
were married Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, at the parsonage of the Green
Street Methodist church, Rev. Mr..
Layton being the officiating pastor.
The couple was unattended. After en-
toying a short automobile trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Jackman will make their home
In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Mr. and Mrs. George II. Jewett Of
London, Eng, who have been stopping
at the Cannon's on State street, left
Saturday for Atlanta, Ga, where they
will pass the winter While in Maine
they have made frequent trips to his
home in Norridgewock. On their way
to Atlanta they will stop off at sew
eral resorts for a few hours at golf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

D. NJ. Adams, Miss Nellie Daley.
Mrs. ]. H. Gregorie and Miss Rose
Demay Of the D. ". Adams Co. left
Friday for New York where. they will
visit the markets in the interest of the
company. Miss Mary Cushman of the
same concern left Sunday for Boston
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Saturday afternoon was the last half
holiday for the members Of law offices
of the city. for beginning next satur-
day the offices will be open Saturday
afternoons. the summer schedule hav-
ing been completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Russell and fam
lily of Green street left Sunday morn
ing for two weeks auto trip in the
northern part Of the State. Mr.. Rus
sell intends to- visit his old home in
Exeter. Miss Muriel Beane will be in
charge Of his Office while he is away,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

S. G. Sylvester Of the Maine Central
local force of employees was Satur-
day and Sunday visitor at Etna. Mel
Frost. assistant baggagemaster at the
Hallowell station. substituted for Mr.
Sylvester over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Mrs. w. V. Hunt. accompanied by
Mrs. Hannah J. Hobbs and Mrs. r.
l.. Jones of Attleboro. Mass. are max
ing a visit at the old homestead at
Brownville. Mrs. Hobbs. who is q
lady Of So years. will later return to
Augusta for time, while her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Jones. will 60 direct to At
tleboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Slosberg left Sun
day for a weeks visit with relatives
and friends in Boston. They made the
trip by automobile and were accam-
panied as far as Portland by their son
Ben who passed the day in that city
and returned on the evening train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

The condition of Ben Shaw. city edi-
tor of the Kennebec Journal, who on
Friday went to the Augusta General
hospital for medical treatment. was re-
ported on Sunday as unchanged,
though it is hoped he will soon be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

The schooner. Charles Trickey, Cap
tain Hartford, which has been loading
with lumber at the wharf of the Au-
eusta Lumber Co., was towed down
river, Friday afternoon by the tug
Ariel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Miss Anna Redmond. who has been
visiting her brother. r. E. Redmond,
School street. left for Belfast Saturday,
where she will pass a short time be-
fore returning to her home in Califor-
MIA,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Robert Payson. machinist of the
linotypes, and George Eldridge,
sterotyper of the Journal force. have
started their annual two weeks vaca-
tons. They plan to pass part of
the time together. enjoying the life on
New Meadows river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-27

Mrs. McIntire Of New York city, for
merly Miss Alta Gray, one Of the for
mer successful school teachers here, is
passing a few days in town as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Libby
of Sewall street