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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14
Entertained at Dinner.


The Spartan class of the Trinity NJ.
E. Sunday school entertained in hon
or of H. T. Orsborn and G. w. Daniel
son at dinner at the home Of Alfred
II. Hicks, 202 North Seventh street
Dst evening. Mr. Orsborn, who has
been teacher of the class several years
is leaving the city to enter the Y. NJ.
C. A. training college at Chicago and
Mr. Danielson, the new physical di-
rector of the local Y. NJ. C. A, will be-
come the teacher of the Spartan class.
The dinner in three courses was
served at I o'clock in the yard to
twenty guests. the menu being as fol-
lows: Chicken pie, mashed potatoes
and gravy, tomatoes with mayonaise
dressing, cabbage salad, pickles, jelly.
fruit salad, waters, ice cream, cake
and coffee. Following the dinner all
present responded to toasts approp-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14
Belmont Club Meets.

The Belmont Cosmopolitan club
held it's first meeting Of the autumn
Yesterday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Albert Van Ausdall with a large
attendance of members. The purpose
of the Hoover food pledge cards were
explained by the president, Mrs. Rob-
ert Wygle and the members were CIV
en- an opportunity to sign them. 1t
was decided to do Red Cross work
during the year. Some of the club
are knitting, others will make muslin
bandages and comfort kits. The next
will be held September 81 at
the home Of Mrs. Nels Sorenson. At
the close Of the meeting delicious
luncheon was served.
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LOST.

LOST-Small black leather handbag,
between Sixth and Concert and
Eighth and Franklin. Return to 722
Franklin. Reward.
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FOR RENT-Large, nicely furnished
room in modern home. Close in
Phone black 1912.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

FOR RENT rooms for light house
keeping. Enquire 226 South Fifth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

FOR SALE-Cut flowers, bouquets,
ten and fifteen cents. Dahlias, as
tiers, 900 Blondeau street.
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WANTED-Man to fire boiler at gas
works. 18th and Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

FOR SAIJF-Twelve shoats weighing
so to Is lbs. Call at 1924 Oak.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

FOR RENT room house, bath,
gas, electric lights and furnace.
Enquire 602 Concert or phone Red
723.
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FOR SAI4E-S0 acres II miles north
west keokuk, miles west of Mont
rose. Extra good location. Improve
ments nearly new. This is a good
farm and priced well worth the mon
ey, $50 per acre. See e. L. Aldrich.
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FOR EMIT.

FOR RENT-6 room house, 21st and
Exchange st. Inquire Merriam
Hardware store.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
lain's Tablets more beneficial than any
other remedy l ever used" For sale
by all dealers.
BUXTON, IOWA.
(Special.)

Mrs. Ellen Welch was born inst.
Charles county, Missouri. A. D. 1887,
and died at the Monroe county home
December %, 1916, being at the time
of her death 70 years old. In 1866 she
was married to Mr.. Perry Welch, who
died in 1902. Mrs. Welch was the
mother Of two children, who are dead.
After emancipation she became a
member of the Baptist church .(col-
ored) at St. Charles, Mo. From there
she moved to Warren county, Mis-
souri,, and became member Of the
Hopewell Baptist church. Mrs. Welch
moved to Iowa in 1892 and became a
member of the Union Valley Baptist
church of Muchakinock.. She came to
Buxton in 1901 and became member
of the Mt Zion Baptist church, to
which she belonged at the time Of her
death. She was a faithful member
and lived a consistent Christian life.
She was charter member Of the G.
A. Hacket Tabernacle, No. 81. She
leaves to mourn her demise four
grandchildren, ten nieces and nephews
and other relatives and a host Of
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Ashby wish
to thank the good people of Buxton
for their deeds Of kindness during the
illness and death of their aunt, Mrs
Ellen Welch.N
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CONDOLENCE.

Scandia, Iowa, Jan. 8.-Whereas
God in His all-wise providence saw fit
to send that grim messenger, death,
into our Taborian chain and take
link out, we will miss her. DIT. Fan
ME Clayborn was a good member.
She was past H. P. and loyal to all OF
her duties as Christian and a true
Daughter of Tabor. We, the men,
bers of Auctic Tabernacle, No. 472, do
extend to Brother Clayborn and fam
ily our heartfelt sympathy in this sad
hour of their bereavement of their
dear wife and mother. We, the men,
bers of Auctic Tabernacle, No. 472,
commend them to God, who doeth all
things we'll. We, the members of Auc-
tic Tabernacle, have lost true daugh-
ter. Our loss rs heavens gain. She
can't come to us, but we can go to
her. Now let US be true and faithful
and we shall see her again. When we
assemble around in our Taborian hall
the vacant chair and broken link
which was broken on earth will be
hound in heaven. We will say to the
family and friends, She has gone; you.
will ever miss her in the home; wife
and mother has gone.
We, the members Of Auctic Taber-
nacle, recommend that copy will go
to the family, one be spread on our
minutes and one 60 to Bystander.
We will say as the poet: =;
fImust die, Lord, let me die with
hope in Jesus blood, the blood that
saves from sin and guilt and recon-
Giles to God; if must die, then let me
die in peace with all mankind.
Farewell, farewell, farewell, dear
daughter,
Thv labor on earth is done,
Thy soul is at rest in peace with co.,
Alas, thy work is done; rest, rest, rest.
DIT. Matte Brooks,
G. HIP. Of Iowa Jurisdiction.
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DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Miss Otie McGaw passed away al
her home, 944 Grand avenue, last
week, after an illness of ten months
duration. Miss McGaw was charm.
ing young lady, beloved by all who
knew her.
Mrs. Alberta Carter has been on
the sick list, but is slowly recovering
The friends of Miss Nellie Buckner
were surprised to hear she was united
in marriage to Mr.. Leonard Lewis of
Centerville. Mr.. Lewis is to be con-
graduated.
Miss Elizabeth Redd Of Washington
visited several days last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. johnson.
The E. L. d. club is taking on new
life and much interest is shown in
their meetings.
Rev. F. X. Nicholson has been seri-
ously indisposed for nearly two weeks.
He+..,wasa4Able TO attend charoh and
preach last Sunday. > J.
Bethel A. M. E. church will have .
pew rally Sunday, January 28th.
There will be benefit entertain
ment given by prominent dramatic
artists at Calvary Baptist church for
the benefit of the Third Baptist
church. Date to be announced later.
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A Useful Citizen.

Rev. Henry McCraven has been a
city missionary for a good many
years. He was born in Mt. Sterling,
Montgomery county, Kentucky, in
1856, July 4th. His early childhood
was spent in Glasgow, Missouri, in
slavery. He came to Des Moines in
1873, and entered school. After 60
ing through grammar school, he went
to Missouri and taught school two
terms among his people. He was or
dained a minister in 1884 by Bishop
Brown. In 1886 he was ordained as a
deacon; in 1888 ordained as an elder;
in 1884 he was elected as janitor in
the house of representatives, and re-
elected in 1886, and also as toll col
lector of the colored people of Polk
county, Iowa. The 21st day Of Octo-
Der, 1884, he was appointed as honor
ary commissioner Of Iowa to repre-
sent the colored people at the cotton
exposition in New Orleans, and again
in 1903 he was appointed on the COM
mittee of arrangements to receive
President Roosevelt as a representa-
tive of the colored people of Des
Moines. He also canvassed the state
of Iowa for President Garfield with
P. D. Brown, and has also served sew
eral times as juror Of Polk county,
Iowa, and is now a member of the
Polk county republican central COM
mittee. He belongs to the Christian
church, yet he works among all de-
nominations.
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MT. PLEASANT, IOWA.

Mrs. G. NJ. Harris, a we'll known
resident of this city, passed away very
suddenly at her home on East Madi-
son street Sunday morning. To
mourn the loss of a loving wife and
devoted mother she leaves husband,
one son, William, and four daughters,
Nora, who is teaching at Atlantic
City, N. j., Grace of Buxton and
Bertha and Viola at home.
Mrs. Jeanette Mccain passed away
at her home on Cherry street Monday
morning. To mourn her loss she
leaves son, Ross, of Minneapolis, and
two sisters, Mrs. H. Foster Of this
city and Mrs. E. Wallace of Mon
mouth and three brothers, Daniel of
this city, Charles of Washington and
Edd of Denmark.
Mrs. Hedge of Chicago is visiting
her mother, Mrs. M. Adkins.
Mrs. Ethel Williams Of Chicago and
little son, Eugene, are visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. Beatrice Williams of Chicago
has returned, after short visit with
relatives.
Master Louis Hubbard is on the
sick list.
Miss Eta Searcy, who attends
Iowa Wesleyan, has returned from
her home in Ottumwa.
Mr.. Harold Gooch Of Ottumwa has
returned to resume his school work al
Iowa Wesleyan.
Mrs. Lula Topp was called to Lay
ton, Mo-, on account Of the serious
| illness of her mother.
Rev. Thomas is in Centerville as
sisting in revival meetings.
Mrs. Pearl McGill of Fairfield Wis
tied at the home Of Mrs. G. Foster
on Sunday.
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Those present report they did full JUS
tice to the sumptuous repast.
Miss Matte Renfro of Jacksonville,
Mo-, was in the city New Years, the
guest of Mrs. VIM. Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lige Watts have re-
Gently closed deal with hte Burling-
ton Railroad company, selling their
beautiful West Rollins street home for
neat sum.
Miss Lee Eta Owens is spending
the holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anthony Williams.
We are glad to say at this writing
Mrs. Henry Taylor is much better.
We have had two very destructive
fires recently. The home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown on the East Side was to-
tally destroyed by fire last week. Mrs.
Brown is an invalid and barely es-
capped being burned. Mrs. Hartley
Davis lost her beautiful home Friday
night. Everything was lost even to
her beautiful diamonds.
Mrs. Anthony Williams and daugh-
ter spent Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday visiting relatives in Jackson
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WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

The Misses Cordelia and Marie
Whaley are visiting relatives at Men,
phis, Mo.
The Rev. Greer of the Reformed
Presbyterian church preached at the
A. M. E. church on last Sunday even-
ing.
Mrs. Walter Williams was a guest
Of relatives at Muscatine few days
last week.
Miss Edna Jones of Oskaloosa was
guest of relatives a few days last
week and Miss Luba Gwinn enter
tained small company of friends in
her honor on last Saturday evening at
her home.
At the quarterly conference held at
the A. M. E. church last week A. L.
Hall, w. H. Rhodes and Thos. Lewis
were confirmed as stewards.
Those who were sick and GONZALES
cling: Mrs. Chas. McKain, Mrs. Hen
ry Campbell, Mrs. Emma Black, Mrs.
Eliza Haines, Mrs. N. L. Black, and
the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Ballew is not getting along as well as
it is wished for.
Word from Albert Greenway, who
is at Denver, Colo, for his health, is
to the effect that he is holding his own
with good chance for the betterment
of his health, which his friends will
be glad to hear.
Walter Williams went out hunting
one day early this week and had the
misfortune to break through the ice
on the creek and got his foot soaking
wet, and being some distance from
any house his foot was frozen before
he could get to place of comfort, and
consequently is suffering some from
the accident. ~ @+
I I'D. Daniels contemplates making
a business and pleasure trip to Chi
Gage sips the near future, ,s4 - Il, !,
Word from Howard Motifs, who IS
wintering in Minneapolis, is that he is
enjoying the winter sports Of the
frozen north. w.
Robert Crump, Of North Dakota,
has written to friends here that he is
contemplating returning to Washing
ton to make this the home of the fam
lily in the future. We welcome him
and his good family.
Mrs. Jessie Turner is the new Choir
lister of the A. M. E. church senior
choir, and the choir seems to be TAX
ing on new life.
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OTTUMWA, IOWA.

Mrs. Minnie Bibb' entertained a
number of friends at a 7 o'clock din
ner party Wednesday, January 10TH
Elaborate four-course refreshments
were served.
Quite number of Ottumwans are
on the sick list. Mrs. ]. H. Weeks has
been quite ill since Xmas, but is i'm
proved at this writing. Mrs. John
Mcclellan is improving, also Mrs.
Milton.
Miss Eta Searcy has returned to
Mt Pleasant to resume her studies at
Iowa Wesleyan.
Mrs. Jordon on Ash street is seri-
ously i'll at her home.
Esther chapter, No. 4, O. E. S., held
it's election of officers in December
The following were elected and in
stalled: W. NJ, Emma Smith; W. P.
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA.

Miss Edna Jones left Thursday for
Quindora, where she resumes her
school work, after spending the
Christmas vacation with relatives
here and Ottumwa. She went by the
way Of Washington, where she visited
few hours with her sister, Mrs.
Theodore Turner.
Rev. J. s. Woods, pastor Of the A.
M. E. church, left Monday, January
9th, for Chicago, where he will visit
with his family.
Under the management of Henry
Allen an excellent program was rem
dered Sunday night at the A. M. E.
church.
Mrs. Cora Jones was called to
Burlington on Saturday by the illness
of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Watkins.
Miss Irene Mitchell is suffering with
a cold.
Mrs. Efie Weeks of Chicago is a
guest in the home of her mother, Mrs.
Fannie Wilson Smith. She returns
the last Of the week, accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Bertha.
Carl Moore has a touch of pneu-
monia.
This is the week of cottage prayer
meetings, preceding the A. M. E.
revival meetings.
The next meeting of the Mothers
club will be held at the home of Mrs.
Cora Jones on Thursday, January %.
Bible study. Come.
Geo. Jones is suffering with pleur-
isy. DR.. Johnston is the attending
physician.
Mrs. Robt. Johnson planned and
carried out most successful surprise
on Monday night for her pastor, Rev.
I. J. Penney, the occasion being his
birthday anniversary. Many beauti-
full and useful presents were present.
ed. After refreshments were served
by Mrs. J. the crowd departed, pro-
claiming her wonder. 49,.
Roscoe Jones has accepted a job
with the Ford people.
Mrs. Isabelle Allen Brown and son,
Robert Henry, of Indianapolis, are
guests in the home of her mother,
Mrs. Henry Allen. The little fellow
is suffering from a severe cold.
Thomas Brown is numbered among
the sick. 50. sr
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Geo. Bailey; A. M, Cleo Thompson;
treasurer, Mary F. Bailey; secretary,
Anna Mcclellan; conductress, Matte
Weeks; assistant conductress, Cora
bennington; warder, Mary Taylor;
sentinel, F. W. Smith; Ada, Mary Will
son; Ruth, Mate Clark; Esther, Daisy
Cason; Martha, Sue Harris; Electa,
Flossie Williams.
Mrs. Nellie Ross has returned from
Minneapolis, where she has been vis-
iting friends.
Quite number of our young mel,
are taking advantage of the ice for
skating.
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vile, Macon and Bevier.

vile, Macon and Bevier.
Mr.. Raydell Collins of Chicago
spent the Xmas with his aunt, Mrs.
Fannie Davis.
Miss Mamie May Erickson is spend
ing few days in Columbia.
Lincoln schpol opened Tuesday
morning with a good enrolment.
Mrs. Kate Derrick has lady
friend visiting her from Bloomfield.
Pay your subscription to the By
stander. :
Mr.. Ovel Carter of Buxton was in
Moberly a few hours Wednesday,
calling on school friends and on his
way to Jefferson, where he is attend
ing school. =
Mrs. Less Quinn entertained the
Embroidery club Friday night.
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of the ablest and earnest Christian
ministers in our city and has no equal
in Iowa as an orator. He came from
Meridian, Miss, although born in
Texas. He and his amiable wife have
made a host of friends since coming
Porte, Ind.
here by their high ideals and Chris
tian character, who will regret to see
them leave. They will locate in La
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
MOBERLY, MO-, NEWS.

This has been a warm Xmas. line
weather was pleasant and the Xmas
spirit prevailed. -, ,;o+
Miss Onetta Carr is on the sick list.
7 All the churches held Xmas trees
and programs. ,.,,o
The Methodist church is progress.
inp nicely under the leadership OF
their new pastor, Rev. Cross.
M and Mrs. VIM. Bartlett enter
tanned at dinner New Years oay'
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Stomach Trouble Cured.

If you have any trouble with your
stomach you should take Chamber
lain's Tablets. Mr.. j. P. Klote of
Edna, Mo-, says: "I have used a
great many different medicines for
stomach trouble, but find Chamber
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

'rue Reformers Arc Making Progress.
Ihe Pittsburgh division Of the Grand
united Order Of True Reformers Is
Shaping Its plans for larger work dur.
ing l9l7. The order is doing well un.
DER the leadership Of Mrs. A. e. Gold.
ston, chief Of the division. The di.
vision will devote much Of its time to
the Rosebud department.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Uhureh South. Nashville. Tenn; Judge
H. II. White Alexandria. La; P. d,
Maddin, attorney-at-law. Nashville.
Ienn.' and DR.. II. N. Snyder, president
OF "oHord college. Spartanburg, 8. G.
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Rev. M. w. Alexander, who has
been pastor of Union Congregational
churchfor about two and one-half
years, has resigned to take effect Feb
ruary 1, 1917. Rev. Alexander is one
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A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

large number Of the coored people of the city have felt
somewhat keenly the condition in which
pes them to be seated certain section when they the
price of admance other purchasers Of tickets
movement has been foot for time reputable
down town picture house, and this time pleased to ad
that the eolored people Of Of Des ones have the
opportunity to purchase their house, centrally
located and of the best constructed houses the city,
Strand Teaer This be purchased by the coored people
and remain under white management if they DESIRE This
opportunity for the colord people the only
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$25 per share Now is the time to show your patriotism and
send in subscription Pictures Of the grade
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the thing which ought appeal the most the fact that
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-26
Many Miles Being Watched
by Police and Soldiers at
New York City Today
ORDERS ARE GIVEN
TO SHOOT TO KILL
Persons Who Invade Barred Zone With
out Proper Authority Likely to Be
Riddled with Bullets-Russian Diplo-
mat Ready to Help U. S.

NEW YORK, Nov 26.-New Yorl's
many miles OF waterfront are today guard
ed by police and soldiers, the latter being
posted at some Of the more important
points. \ change in the federal program
to have soldiers patrol the entire area was
made yesterday after a strict inspection
by army. federal and municipal officials
The guard have shoot to kill orders APP
plicable 10 persons who invade the barred
zone without proper authority.
W. DeEueck, first secretary OF the Rus
sian embassy, announced today that be
would devote himself from now on to the
cause Of the allies. NJ DeHueek, who re-
signed from the office of embassy as the
result of the ascendency OF the Bolsheviki
element IN Russia, has placed his services
at the disposal Of the United Stases
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-26
JOLLIFICATION
AT HIGH SCHOOL
Each Football Player Cheered by Stu
dent Body-Song Written by MI
sica1 Instructor Is Sung.

There were some big doings at the
high school this morning, a regular
iollifcation being held as result of
the victory Of the football team over
Rutland Saturday Each one of the
players stood up while the student BODY
eheered, also Hadley Gibson, business
manager, and Coach Stolte came in
for their division of the honore. "Char-
ley Hadley, assisted by Herbert
Parker, led the cheering and after this
was over the team stood in a body
while their colleagues rendered song
written especially for their benefit BY
Musical Instructor Cram. Principal
Smith expressed his hearty apprecia-
ton of the honor brought to the school.
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PASTOR TO WORK
IN MACHINE SHOP
Rev. r. A. Beardslee of Springfield (Vt)
to Give Wages to Red Gross and
Y. M c. A War Work
Especial TO The Reformer.l
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 2G


4 service flag with 10 stars was raised
in the Congregational church at the
morning service Yesterday for members
Of the society in the army and navy, At
that time the pastor Rev. Raymond y.
Beardslcc announced 10 the congregation
that lie had decided to 90 into the ma
chine shop To work for the purpose OF
obtaining money to contribute to the
Red Gross and the y. ~ {. \. war work.
He had obtained the permission of the
prudential committee and had the ap-
proval OF the older members OF the con
gregation in adopting this course
Rev. Mr.. Beard~lee viii retain his pas
toratc of the church and will be ready To
otIiciate ut the services Sunday and dur
inc the weekly meetings and to attend
TO all weddings and funerals and the more
important business OF the church. Mr.,
Beard>lee said he felt that he could not
90 TO the front as soldier. nor did he
care to enter u NJ G. A. work a. a secre-
tary as 50 many other clergymen have
done. He felt that the industrial work
was of great Importance and that he
could make his services count there a,
much as anywhere. This win be of no
personal financial benefit To him. for all
that he earn, will 20 into the war work.
Rev Mr. Beard~lrc has been pastor of
this church seven years. He has wife
and two small children.