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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA.

The Eugene Patterson home, which
was destroyed by fire a number of
weeks ago, has been remodeled and
they have occupied it again. .o
The Second Baptist church has been
carrying on revival meetings for sew
eral weeks. .... j..
Miss Genevieve Searcy of Ottumwa
visited Sunday at the Ralph Burnaugh
home.
Mr.. Ralph Burnaugh returned to
Ottumwa on Monday, after spending
Sunday at his home.
Mr.. Dewey Holmes of Burlington
was a visitor here between trains on
Saturday. ..
Messrs. Lewis Page and VIM. Hub
bard attended the basketball game in
Burlington on Friday. --
The Mothers Council met Wednes-
day with Mrs., VIM. Pickett. A very
interesting meeting was held.
The Kensington met Saturday with
Mrs. VIM. Wittle.
!. Mr.. VIM. Keith, who has been quite
sick, is much better.
"The Volunteers" Mrs. Nora Bur-
naugh's Sunday school class of boys,
gave a social at the A. M. E. church
Thursday. A neat sum was cleared.
Mrs. Maggie McNeal Is quite sick at
her home.
The Kings Daughters met Friday
with Mrs. Parthena McCracken.
The Missionary society met Thurs
.day with Mrs. Everett Reed.
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ROCK ISLAND. ILL.

A fine program was rendered last
Thursday evening at the Mckinley
Baptist church. The entertainment
was under the auspices Of the Lend-a'
Hand club. The brilliant playing OF
Miss Helen Motifs at the piano was the
feature of the evening. -
I The s. M. T. lodge gave an enter
tainment Friday night at the Baptist
church.
Miss TIME Monroe is very i'll with
pneumonia
On Friday night the young colored
people of this city held their grand
opening at the skating rink. The
opening was in the nature Of mas
querade. Marion Hall was arrayed in
the best costume. He made an excel
lent George Washington. Deborah
Stewart and Lewis Henry won the
prizes for the various ."stunts" per-
formed on skates.
Sunday was quarterly meeting at
the A. M. E. church. Rev. Waters OF
Davenport preached an excellent SER
mon. Monday night was the quarter
ly conference. Rev. N. j. McCracken
presided.
The A. M. E. church is in the midst
of big rally to raise the debt OF the
church. The booster will give big
entertainment there on March 18th.
Mrs. Mamie Adams is very ill at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stoner enter
tanned the Rev. N. J. McCracken dur
ing his stay in this city.
Rev. N. J. McCracken was enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday evening by
Mrs. George w. Reynolds. After din
ner he was entertained with music.
Rev. A. Boyd has redecorated the
interior of the parsonage.
Miss Nettie Mitchell entertained the
A. M. E. Mite Missionary society at
her home Friday afternoon.
The A. M. E. junior choir sang Sun
dav night. The senior choir members
were all virtually absent.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16
OTTUMWA ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Crutchfeld, son
Clarence and nephew Ollie of Chicago
were weekend guests at the home OF
HeI!va 'osD SIM .1eu5BM 'osD SIM
was a I Sunday dinner guest at the
Wagner home.
The social at the A. M. p. church
Monday night was 1aot the success the
ladies hoped for, owing to the in
clement weather. The old fashioned
pound cake, baked by Mrs. Cato, was
voted success by those who ate it.
Mrs. Amy Junkin and Mrs. Lewis
are critically ill at their homes in the
east end, -..
Sunday>is quarterly at the A. M. E.
church.
Mrs. Mary E. Taylor has returned
home, after six months visit in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Frank Henson has returned
from New Orleans, where she spent
the past winter.
The Silver Leaf club met at the
home of Miss Winnie Milton on Thurs
day, March 9th. Light refreshments
were served.
Mrs. Hattie Stevens and Mrs. Rev.
Rhinehart are on the sick list.
Mr.. William Shepherd was taken to
the Ottumwa hospital Monday, after
a weeks illness. Tuesday evening his
condition was such that no hope was
entertained for his recovery.
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DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Oney are the
proud parents of a baby girl.
Mr.. Robert Samuels and Mrs. Nicey
Green were united in marriage, to the
surprise Of their many friends, who
wish them happy voyage on the
matrimonial sea.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Frank Brown were
called to Kirksville, Mo-, to the bed
side of their daughter, Mrs. Hazel
Stokes. ~.
The sewing class meets every
Thursday afternoon in the lecture
room of Bethel A. M. E. church. Miss
Campbell is the teacher. g.
The benefit concert given at st.
Johns M. E. church (white) for the
Bethel A. M. E. church was success.
The receipts of the evening were
SHIPS, for which the trustees, to-
gether with the pastor, Rev. Waters,
are very grateful. -. -,
IL Mrs. c. R. Waters was summoned
to Chicago last Sunday to attend her
son, who is very sick.
Mrs. Francis Baker is preparing to
put on a fine entertainment at the
Third Baptist church Tuesday even
ing.
The T. L. o. club will meet in an all
day sewing bee with Mrs. D. S. john
son next Wednesday.
Mr.. Grant Hart remains very sick
at the tuberculosis hospital. ... ~
The Rock Island Progressive Band
will appear at Bethel A. NJ. E. church
Thursday evening, March q, under
the auspices Of the Carnation club.
Mrs. Munaon of Monmouth, ILL.,,
came here Monday to visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. T. Harris, 619 Eastern
avenue. r..
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Thomas enter
tanned at dinner last Friday, DR.. and
Mrs. r. s. Taylor and their house
guest, the doctors sister.
Miss Bertha Thompson spent last
Sunday in Muscatine with relatives
and friends.
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in Abba from Hooking and Hiteman
attending services were Mrs. Burns.
Mrs. Joe Robinson. Miss Alberta Rob-
inson and Mrs. Carthon.
MIR. Edward Butler was an out of
town visitor over Sunday
Mrs. Joe Robinson of Hooking was
in Abba Sunday.
Mr.. Charlie Davis of Ottumwa visited
over Sunday at the parental Monroe
Davis home and with friends In Abba.
He was a guest at the Young Girls
Social club and the A. M. E. church.
Mrs. G. A Davis entertained at din
der Sunday Mrs. Joe Robinson of Hook
ing, Mr.. Chas. Davis of Ottumwa and
Mrs Della Thomas and Bessie Gray.
son.
Young Girls club met at Social Gen.
ter on March 1lth.
Miss Emma Smith visited Mrs, Gray
son in Hiteman over Sunday.
Those attending services from Hook
ing in Abba Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Emily Burns, Mrs. Virginia Burns and
Miss Ida May Young. Mrs. Robinson
and Alberta Robinson.
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CENTERYILLE NEWS.

The B. Y. p. U. rendered a splen-
did program Sunday evening and a
large crowd was present.
Rev. M. Darlington preached two
soul-stirring sermons Sunday and SER
vices were we'll attended.
. Rev. M. Darlington left Monday
afternoon for Cedar Rapids to attend
the board meeting.
Miss Edna Hicks, who has been vis-
iting relatives and friends Of this city,
was called home by the illness of her
sister, Grace. j..
Mrs. Anna Gooding left for Missouri
on Monday morning to visit her moth
er, Mrs. Abbot.
The social given Saturday night by
the paving committee proved to be
quite a success and the payment was
made Monday, March 13, 1917, by the
committee.
The choir is rendering some fine
music.
, Mrs. Louise Baker and Mrs. Josie
Owsley entertained at an afternoon
luncheon Sunday, March 18th, at 4
o'clock in honor Of Miss Edna Hicks
of Minneapolis, MINI. Covers were
laid for thirty-two and slx-course
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16
CLARINDA, IOWA.

Mrs. Trudie Pemberton, VINO mas
been very ill with rheumatism at her
sisters home, is improving rapidly.
Mr.. Ed Stewart is employed in Red
Oak at a garage. His family expects
to join him later.
Miss Callie Arnett and Mr.. Arthur
Gibson were quietly married last
week. Success to them.
The ladies of the Home and Foreign
missionary society met at the home OF
Mrs. Elsie Campbell. An excellent
meeting was held by those present:
Last Thursday Mrs. Caddie Ferrlor
entertained the Crochet club, it beng
her birthday. Those present claim
Mrs. Ferrior a royal entertainer ana
wish her many more such happy
birthdays.
The Bible class of the Second bap-
tist church gave a program SaoDatn
afternoon, it being the anniversary
An excellent program was rendered:
The ladies of the Needlecraft ciuo
held it's regular monthly supper at the
home of Mrs. Louis Arnett last tues,
day. A lovely time was had by all
those present. 49, r.,
Mrs. Robt. Franklin and Mrs. En-
met Moss planned a lovely surprise
for Mrs Pearl Nash on the afternoon
~ March 13 by having a number 0.
friends to greet her at the home OF
Mrs Emmett Moss. Some beaut1ul
nrasents - were presented to her. "A
nice luncheon was served ana music
furnished by victrola. u, -
Mrs. Henry Ferrior was. calieo W
Kansas City on Saturday afternoon TO
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16

Mrs Berenice Metlock was a busi-
ness caller in Keithburg on Tuesday.
The Willing Worker club OF the A M.
E. church met Tuesday evening at the
church.
Rev E. L. Scruggs Of Jacksonville,
III , was called here by the death of
Miss Edna Williams. a
Miss Ruby Hsttiforl of Ssbina, o a
we'll known reader, will give a concert
here April 18th at the G. A. R. hall.
The entertainment will be under the
auspices Of the trustees Of the A. M. E.
church,
The finance comittee Of the Calvary
Baptist church met Monday evening at
the home of Mr.. Johnson.
The Ladies Aid society of st James
A. M. E. church gave social and en-
tertainment Thursday evening at the
church. -.....
The Sewing Circle Of St James
church met Wednesday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Florence Skinner.
The ladies of the Sewing Circle Of
Calvary Baptist church gave social
Thursday evening at the church parlors
r On Sabbath morning occurred the
dsath of Miss Edna Williams, one of
most respected young ladies Of our city
She is the only daughter Of Mrs Anna
Knight. and beside her mother leaves
one brother, Dwight Williams, several
relatives and host of friends to mourn
her death. Miss Williams was to have
graduated last year from Monmouth
High School, but was compelled to
stop shortly before on account of i'll
health. The funeral services were held
from the home Tuesday afternoon, the
services In charge Of Rev. E l..
Scruggs Of Jacksonville. III. Enter
ment at the Monmouth. cemetery.
Several out of town relatives and
friends attended.
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The Second Baptist church held q
ten day rally and report of having $40
They expect to start remodeling soon.
Mrs. L. Harper who has been at the
cottage hospital for the past two weeks
is reported to be recovering slowly.
The A L. c. party given at the home
Esslsn1eXssX1aa1i 1iaatoe sxaa 4 grand
success. Twenty couple were present,
A lovely three course luncheon was
served. @ Hi, -~7s II
MIR. Chas. Anderson, Harold Carter,
Uylesses Peters motored to Monmouth,
ILL.,, Saturday. They were the guests
of Mrs. Leroy Anderson and Miss D.
Thomas.
The Trustee election of the A. M E.
church was Wednesday evening March
l4th.
Allen Chapel is planning an Easter
rally. Captains Mrs. G. Anderson,
red rose; Mrs. z. Mason, white rose;
Rev. J. H. Garrison, carnation.
Malinda Dunbar's class gave social
at the home of Mrs. Wells Thursday
evening. 1t was success socially and
financially.
The Garrison club and friends gave
their pastor, Rev. J. H. Garrison
birthday surprise Saturday evening.
Light refreshments were served by the
club. He received book of poems
and beautiful quilt. All present re-
port grond time. >s.
The Thimble Circle was entertained
at the come of Mrs. W, Berry Friday
March 10th. e H.
Please call and pay your subscription.
Mr., J, Wilder who was threatened
with pneumonia is much improved at
at this writing.
Mrs. C. Anderson and daughter,
Beatrice and Mr.. Roy Ashby spent
Sunday in Monmouth, guests of Miss
G. Davis and friends.
Maxine Schools daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Schools, is reported i'll at
this writing.
Miss l.. Berry and Miss B. Peak
spent few days in Canton, ILL.,, guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. l., Schools.
Word was received here Sunday by
relatives of the death of Miss E, Will
liams of Monmouth, III.
Mrs L. johnson, old and highly re-
spected citizen, passed away Monday
morning. Funeral services were held
Wednesday morning at the home of
her grand daughter, Mrs F. Lane on
W. First street. She was a charter
member Of the Second Baptist church.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16

Louis, NO.; DR.. William J. Thomp-
kins, H. T. Humbles,. Kansas City,
Mo-, and Prof. A. c. Maclin, Hannibal,
Mo.
"These men were met in a most
decent and respectable manner by the
governor and freely expressed them
selves and were seriously spoken to
by the governor.
Favored by Both Houses.
"The senate and house committee
gave their chairman and several of
them a careful hearing and expressed
their appreciation, approval and SYM
pathy with the appeal for the aid to
the 'back to the land" movement Of
the Negro Farmers Business and
Professional Mems association, whose
headquarters are at the Country
Life" school for Missouri colored peo-
pie, which Principal N. C. Bruce so
successfully heads in Charlton county,
the central comfy of the Missouri
Negro black belt, agricultural coun-
ties. In making the presentation, Of
the delegation to Governor Gardner in
the executive guest chamber, Princi-
pal Bruce showed all the finesse, SIM
,plicity and skill of Booker Wash
ington.
Surprised Best Friends.
"He surprised even his best friends
in his consummate poise, tact and
master of pertinent figures and facts.
He seems experienced as a veteran
successful educator, nations crown
ed and champion farmer and a leader
Of hitherto divided and discordant
factions of Missouri colored politi-
clans, orators and leaders.
"Like Booker T. Washington, prin-
cipal Bruce is modest, practical, COM
prehensive, deep, thoroughly in earn
est, unselfish and yet is one of the
best Negro speakers in the state when
aroused. Unlike Booker Washington
he is a thorough collegian, graduate
of a leading New England college,
A pro-Merito A. M, man by a thesis
contest after seven years past grad
uate and educational work and studies.
st. Joseph Gazette, Feb. 26, 1917.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16
ALBA NEWS.

A social was given at the home Of
Mrs. Burt Allen of the A. M. E..
church people with large attendance.
Mr.. Henry Jones was looking after
business in Ottumwa Saturday.
Mrs Virginia Thomas was an over
Sunday visitor in Des Moines.
Rev. Kayto of Ottumwa was in Abba
from March 9Th to the 9th, preaching
at the A. M. E. church. He is quite
an able preacher and all who heard him
wish for his return. ..
E Mr.. Burt Jones and Luke Mosely If
Hiteman were in Abba Saturday on
business; also Mr.. Horace Baxter.
On Thursday evening those who were
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16
MOBERLY, MO.

Rev. Ponder of. Louisiana, Mo-,
passed through Moberly on Saturday.
He was welcome guest at quite a
few homes.
The Bartlett college of Dalton rem
dered musical at the Second Baptist
church Thursday night. All report
an enjoyable evening.
Rev. Davis died at his home on
Coates street Tuesday night. The
funeral was conducted by the Masons.
He leaves a wife and brother and
many friends to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Bosark died Wednesday morn
ing. A short funeral was conducted
at her home by the s. M. T. Inter
ment was made in Bonneville. Mrs.
Frasher and daughter, her mother and
sister, came to Moberly to accompany
the remains. She also leaves a hus-
band and father. @.
Mrs. Bette Page made a business
trip to Huntsville on Tuesday after
noon. J..
March brought US big snow.
Miss Ruth White has returned from
Des Moines, where she has been visit
ing.
Mr.. Dave Tymony had the sad mis-
fortune to be hit in the eye while at
work at the brick yard. He is suffer-
ing considerably.
Mr.. Clarence Burris and Miss
Bertha Maupin were married Tuesday
night. May they have long, happy
life together. .s.
Miss Corene johnson of St. Charles,
No., and Mr.. Raydell Collins Of Chi
cago, ILL.,, are home visiting their
parents.
Mrs. Dora Williams is seriously i'll.
Little Miss Ruth Gentry is on the
sick list. ,, &a~
). Please pay your sabseEiptiee te4A
Bystander. ~ - = :" = ..
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WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.


Mrs. Hattie L Lambert Of Rock Island,
Ill, visited at the Henry Campbell
home few days this week, on her way
home from a visit with relatives.
Mrs Theo. Turner is at the home of
her parents in Oskaloosa caring for her
mother and sister, who are sick.
Mr.. Willis Turner. who has been very
sick for the past three weeks is begin
ming to show signs of convalescehce.
Walter Williams spent Sabbath in
Cedar Rapids recently. - :.
Samuel Hall, Jr., who has been i'll
with the grip, is getting along nicely
now and will soon be able to be out.
The Rev. Campbell of Muscatine-
Iowa City circuit, was in the city
week ago Saturday and visited with
friends on his way to Ottumwo, where
he was to preach the next day.
Chas. McKain is working in Musca-
tine.
Those who would wish to remember
Mrs. N. L Black with post card can
do so by addressing it to the 'Towa
Methodist Hospital, room 451, Des
Eoines Iowa." am sure she would
like to hear from her friends.
Mrs. Emma Black is home from a,
short visit with relatives at Oskaloosa.
Walter Williams expects to spend
Saturday and Sunday in Abba, whittier
he goes to be initiated into the Pythian
lodge. 49,,
The out Of town guests that were
to attend the funeral Of Mrs. Nancy
Jane Tiffin were: Fred Tiffin Of Rock
Island. III I; Orrison Tiffin, of Mason
City, Iowa; Mrs. Frances Walker and
son and Mr.. Ed Mason of Des Moines;
Mrs, Alvira Jones and Mr.. A. J. Bass
of Oskaloosa. =
Mildred Gwinn ranks second in
scholarship in her class sirce this Sc
mester exam., and the next time she is
going to be first, she says. That's the
kind of stake to set to work to, and
the goal will be reached.
Word received from the Rev. Major
Payton of Ft. Madison is to the effect
that ne is on the mend and that he will
be at his work in short time.
Subs. remember the collector for the
paper will be on the scene in a short
time.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16

attend the funeral of her uncle, Mr..
Norris. |..
(, Excellent services were rendered at
the A. NJ. E. church both Sabbath
morning and evening.
Mrs. E. B. Cook expects to start
Thursday on visit to White Cloud,
Kans., and different parts of Kansas.
Mrs. Give Nowling was numbered
on the sick list last week, also Mrs.
Geo. johnson.
If you have any news for the By
stander please call Bell 242 r.
The ladies Of the presiding elder
committee expect to give an entertain
ment at the Masonic hall Saturday
evening.
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MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mrs. George McWilliams and two
youngest children are visiting with Mr..
McWilliams in Springfield. They will
visit in Peoria before returning home.
The stork left at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Weathers a bouncing
baby. Both mother and baby are doing
nicely. .~.- &c. ...-~, .
Mr.. st Clair Able returnedt to SPRING
field, Ill.,, after spending several days
nursing a sprained ankle.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-16

luncheon was served. Many beautiful
gowns were worn. The guests depart
ed, declaring Mrs. Baker and Mrs.
Owsley delightful entertainers.
An entertainment will be given Sat-
urday, March II, 1917. Chairman,
Mrs. VIM. Noah.
Those on the sick list are improving
slowly. m ..,-
! Mr.. Leonard Lewis will leave We'd
nesday morning for Chicago and other
points on business.
Please pay your subscriptions.
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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 Chamberlain's
Tablets: They strengthen the stom-
ach, improve the digestion and cause
4 gentle movement Of the bowels. Ob-
tainable everywhere.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22
BIG RUSH FOR NEW
DICTIONARY EXPECTED

Extraordinary efforts have been
made for a big rush to get copies Of
The New Universities Dictionary, the
book offered by this paper to its read
ers exclusively. Scores beyond all ex-
pectations We're distributed during the
week
''When we set our thoughts down In
written form, says Professor Forrest
NJ. Lunt, NJ. A., instructor of English
in Horace Mann School, Teachers Col
lege, Columbia University, "we are
without the aids of voice and manner
to make clear what we are trying to
say. Our thoughts must be understood
because the relations which exist be-
tween the various parts Of our sem
tences are clear. IL the relations be-,
tween the parts of our sentences are
not clear, the thoughts we are trying
to express will not be understood"
This is Professor Lunt's Introduction
III Inc NtW 0HlNFAcitico DiCllDhdiJ ~
his article on Practical Syntax,
which shows readers Of this new die
tionary how to build correct sentences.
Good usage common practice, so-
whatever you will--has decided
what is good form, what is proper, in
this field of syntax, just as it has in
etiquette or fashions" contin-
ues Professor Lunt; therefore. the
man or woman who has occasion to
set his thoughts down in writing should
observe the common practice, the unf-
versally understood rules which gov
ern the relationship Of words. II he
fails to do this, or if he attempts to
make his own rules, he will be consid-
cred without the pale OF cultured ed
ucated people From this it win be
seen that the ability to construct SEN
tences properly is hardly less impor-
tant than the power to speak"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22
SALE
LAND BRINGS
S $500
Byron Humphrey Pays Over $lOO an
Acre for Land Adjoining Town
Near Stock Pens

Knocking it down to the highest bid
der, tract Of land containing about
1873 acres Of land and located near the
Rock Island stock pens, was sold in
front OF the court house this morning
to NJ f. Humphrey for s13.500 The
sale was the result Of the suit styled
John L. Funk vs. Ethel d. Caldwell
and spirited bidding continued from
the $1,000 mark until, by increases Of
500, the final price was reached. The
land is located in section 21- north,
range Z west.