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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

tory to the evening services, when the
Second Baptist church, an old land
mark, wa, almost wholly destroyed by
fire. This building is located on the
corner Of Fourth and Green SITS. and
was prominent for its situation, as
Fourth st. can boast Of seven churches,
including the above i'll fated one. Many
hundred citizens witnessed the unfor-
tunate scene and many were heard to
express regrets and extend their SYM
pathy to the members Of the race.
DIR. b. +. Abner, who is the pastor Of
the same, has not as yet announced
meeting place for the continuance Of
the worship of his people, but will be
able to do SO in the near future. The
church was valued at several thousand
dollars. 1t was partially insured.
On last Wednesday evening, Jan. l,
1919, the Ottumwa local branch Of the
N. A. A. G. people held . mass meeting
of much benefit to the public in gen.
eral. This meeting was in the form Of
membership drive and speeches were
made by Attorney w. w. Epps, state
representative, Attorney Newton Rob-
erts, county attorney, and Patrick
Leeney, the mayor of the city of OF
tumwa, and Rev. E. r. Edwards The
appeal for membership was made by
Rev. w. s. Page, the president Of the
branch. A splendid paper by Mrs.
Katherine Moss, ON the meaning and
purpose of the National, was set forth
in its entirety and did much to stimu-
late the drive. A reading by Mrs. B.
f. Abner and music BY Miss Eta
Searcy and Miss Gladys Brothers COM
pleted one Of the most successful pub
lie meetings ever held here. Tie local
branch was rewarded by the enroll
naent Of many new names for members.
Please pay your subscription.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
OBITUARY.

Mr.. George Spencer Taylor died at his
home, FOG. S. E. Seventh street, Tuesday
morning, January z, 1919, at 1910
o o'clock, at the age of 70 years, month
and days.
Mr.. Taylor was born in Louisville,
KY, Dec. LIST, 1849. He came to Des
Moines in 1865 and has resided here
continuously ever since. He was mar
ried in 1869 to Julia Mash. To this
union five children were born. Two are
now deceased, Arthur and Edward, Mrs.
Taylor also having died Feb. 7th, 1916.
He served in the Spanish-American
war and was for IA years a member of
the police force in this city. Also q
member of North Star Lodge No. 4.
He united with the st. Paul A. M. E..
church during the passionate Of DR.. j.
Sampson Brooks.
During his last illness, which covered
a period Of about six months, he was a
patient sufferer, and expressed willing
ness and readiness to go.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Georgia Midget, two sons, Miles and
Walter Taylor, and one granddaughter,
Mrs. Madola Midget Smith, and host
of relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at ST..
Paul A. M. E. church, Thursday at 2:30,
conducted by Rev. s. L. Brit. North
Star Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. and
King Solomon Commandery No. 6 had
charge Of the body. A platoon of police
men acted as an escort. The new chief
Of police, Alb Day, had served on the
force with Mr.. Taylor. The Bystander
extends to his relatives and Borrowing
friends our heartfelt thanks.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
Chambsrlain's Tablets.

Whom you are troubled with indiges-
ton or constipation, take Chamber
lain's Tablets. They strengthen the
stomach and enable it to perform its
functions naturally. Indigestion is us.
ually accompanied by constipation and
is aggravated by it. Chamberlain 8
Tablets cause gentle movement of the
bowels, relieving the constipated condi-
ton.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
The Sunday School Club met at t

The Sunday School Club met at the
Army Club Jan. Z. large number as
sembled. Sunday school girls are plan
ming good things in the near future: A
special invitation has been given them
to give a concert at Camp Dodge I. NJ.
G a. and all expenses paid. All club
leaders and members are asked to meet
az the Army Club Tuesday evening, Jan.
Il. to greet Miss Eva Bowles OF New
York. the national chief executive OF
colored unions Y. w. c. A.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The Madam Walker Agents Associa-
ton met at the home of Mrs. Nancy
White, 71S s. E. 9th, with the chairman,
Mrs. Mary Mease Scott, presiding. Ad-
iourned to meet at the home of Mrs.
Portia Robinson, s53 9th Ave-, Feb. 8.
All agents are invited.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
1NrE1LEcruAL CLUB ELECTS.

The annual election Of officers OF tne
Intellectual Improvement Cup hela
Monday afternoon at the residence OF
~. 8 Toe Brown, resulted in Mrs. Mar
'aarat Patter being elected president,
Wrs r. =. Burnaugh, vice president;
Mrs Flbert R. Hall, secretary and re-
nortar. Mrs. John Z. Thompson, assist
ant secretary; Mrs. Z. =: DoDson, 'i 1:st
urer; Mrs. II. ". Hughes, Joulnaiis 81
Ms s Joe Brown, critic, and Mrs. ".
. Lowry, chairman Of the executive '''E1'''
board.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
Enforced Labor.

Providence has 10 ordered Il that
q state of rest ana iuaction. however
It may flatter our Incidence. should be
productive Of many inconvenience !:
that 1t should generate such disorders
as may force US to have recourse ia
some labor as thing absolutely re-
quisite to make us pass our lives with
tolerable satisfaction" ~ Edmund
Burke.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Mr.: and Mrs. Henry Tolliver royalty
entertained the officers of Bethel A. M.
f. church and several OF the pastors
and their wives Of the various churches
at their home, 1929 Walker street. 1t
was one of the grandest entertainments
in the history of the church. Plenty OF
chickens and refreshments were served
and plenty was left. All was free.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
roRndER 1owAN DIES IN DENVER

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Associate Grand
Matron of the Iowa Grand Chapter OF
@. E. s., is in receipt of a communlca-
t;on from Mrs. Ruth B. Bright, Past
Grand Matron of Iowa, but now OF Del Den
YER. Colo, bearing the sad intelligence
Of the death Of her husband, MT Den
Bright, who is well known IN TINS s'a.e,
and who passed away in that city rev
DAYS ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Bright formerly
resided at Davenport, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The Royal Arch Chapter known as
G.. H. Cleggett Chapter will arch about
nine most excellent masters on Friday
evening. Jan. "a. At that time BAN
ouet will be served. Invitations to
some Of our neighbor chapters will be
invited to come up and assist in the
great work which will be done in full
regalia.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Mr.. Oriel l.. Carter, one of our soldied
boys from this city, originally. from
Buxton, Iowa, who was at Camp Grant
until ordered to Camp Merritt, N. j., to
prepare for overseas just before the
armistice was signed, has now been dis
charged and returned here to make his
home. He was in the 812th Infantry
Band.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
sTOP!--LISTEN!

BY order of the president all members
of the Callahan Industrial Club are to
be in their station next Wednesday p.
M. II you want the old members to
still remain in their Office you must
come out and re-elect us. Club will
meet with Mrs. Gus Nichols, 8lS l4th
St., on account of the illness OF Mrs.
Knox. You are urged to come out
early
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The Phyllis Wheatly Patriotic League
will meet with Mrs. Susie Reeves, l416
Croker St., Wednesday, Jan. Is. AL
members are requested to be present
without fail. Mrs. Hattie jackson,
Pres; Mrs. Ella Todd, Secy.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The revival meetings now going on
at the Union Congregational church by
Rev. Mamie Smith is increasing in in
terest and attendance. She is great
evangelist and all should hear her.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Miss Ruth Shaw of Colfax, niece of
Mrs. Emerald Mash, underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis last Friday morn
ing at the Victoria Sanitarium at Col
fax. Her condition is much improved,
although she has not yet passed the dan
ger mark.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
h,.d aore4hrno a osoruo.

Had Consisting On George.
1. Eve got It al over George Wa1h-
ington IN one, thing" Harold told his
playmate. Flows that1" he was
asked. "Well. he couldn't tell lie and
I can
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The Royal House of.the L. B. F. will
give banquet at their next regular
meeting, Tuesday evening, Jan. 81. All
members are expected to be out and en-
joy one of their royal banquets.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
CITY LOCALS

For neatly furnished modern rooms
sor strangers and soldiers wives lsok
NE over at 81 w. 14th St. Alss for
.,ood meals call at my Cafe, 922 Osater
O. Mrs. Louise Cooper.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
Fever Sores

Fever sores and old chronic sores
should not be healed entirely, but should
be kept in healthy condition. This can
be done by applying Chamberlain IS
Salve. This salve has no superior for
Snapped hands, sore nipples, burns and
diseases 81 the skin.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
who has recently been quite i'll with in
huenza, has greatly improved but has
not yet regained her former health.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Bell Of Sheridan,
Wyo., are the proud parents of beau
tiful baby girl, Virginia Elizabeth.
Mr.. Bell is son of Mrs. Elizabeth Bell
on Jefferson Ave.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Mr.. Louis Riley, one of our old time
policemen who was dismissed several
years ago, has been reinstated ON the
force by Alb Day, the new chief, which
was one Of the first acts he did after ap-
pointment.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

FOR RENT-Two east side proper
ties on paved streets at REASONABLE
prices. Gall Wal. 899.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
HOME MAKERS LEAGUE.

The Home Makers League will meet
for the first time this year, Tuesday p.
m. at 2 o'clocks at the Army Y. All
representatives of the different churches
are urged to be present, also all mem
bers. Business Of urgent Importance.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Z The entertainment that was given by
the Young Married Couples Social Club
on Tuesday evening, Jan. z, was very
successful Call meeting at Mrs. Han.
mas, 27O1 Chestnut.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Housekeeping rooms, furnished and
unfinished, very cheap. See Mrs. c..
L. Hampton, 817 Chestnut. Call. Wal.
1888.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The H. B. S Club meets at the home
of Mrs. B. Carr, 1929 School street, on
Jan. 16, 1919, at 2 o. clock, and all the
members be present. By the request of
the president, Mrs. Rufus Smith.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
DIES MONIES HOTEL.

The Des Moines Hotel at 121 w. 4th
Street is prepared to take transient
people or roomers by the week or day.
Light housekeeping can be arranged
for. Rates reasonable. Call Market
1861. Mrs. J. G. Taylor, Mgr.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Bishop I. B. Scott of the M. E. church,
formerly editor of the Southwestern
Christian Recorder, was a visitor to
Camp Dodge and spoke there last week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

z For Rent:-Two. unfinished rooms
suitable for man and wife or lady
Phone Wal. 5056.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

When in our city stop at the Dss
Noines Hotel, 121 w. 4th St., for good
rooms, first class meals. Everything
new, clean and neat. Don't forget the
place, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut
1918.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Everybody should attend the revlvals
now going on at the Union Congrega-
tional church by Mrs. Smith.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Rev. w. L. Woodford, pastor Of AS
bury M. E. church, returned last week
from Oskaloosa, Iowa, where ne con-
Quoted the quarterly conference.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

FOR oanE-A good hotel of about
IS rooms, furnished, in Des MONIES.
Will take other real estate as part
trade. Call Wal. 500.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The Thompson Hotel at 9th and Park
Streets, modern hotel. Rooms by the
day or week. Call up Market 1899.
Mrs. Broyles, Proprietor.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Mrs Mary Manning, who has been
quite sick, is better and able to be out
again.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Mr.. w. n. Hammer. has been i'll al
his home, 270l Chester Ave-, for sew
eral days. He is reported better. .'g
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

A seven room modern house with a
barn for a garage in fine part Of the
city, North Des Moines, on 9th Ave.
Inquire at the Office for this location
and splendid terms.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Captain Chas. c. Cooper has returned
to duty after twenty day leave Of
absence.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Barber Wanted-First class. $500
guarantee and sixty per cent. l.. J.
Shelton, 500 Mulberry st., Des Moines,
Iowa, .a......s
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

The Eliza E. Peterson w. c. 7. q.
will meet Thursday, Jan. 10th, with
Mrs. j. III. Mcdowell, 1911 Center st.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10
NOTICE.
syNDICATE CAFE SUCCESSOR TO
THE NEAL CAFE.
NOTICE.

Howard r. Davis, successor to The
Neal Cafe at HOG Center st opened
for business Saturday morning. Meals
s5c and Soc. Special Sunday dinner.
Strictly first class service. Kindly give
US call. Special chicken dinner Soc.
Everybody welcome.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Mrs. j. P. Jones Of 1916 Stewart ST.,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-10

Please pay your subscription.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16
Cure for Dysentery.

"While was In Ashland, kans-
as, a gentleman overheard me speak
ing of Chamberlain's Collie and d.
arrhoea Remedy" writes William
Whitelaw, OF Des Moines, Iowa.
"He told me in detail Of what It had
done for his family, but more es-
pecially his daughter who was lying
M the point of death with violent
attack OF dysentery, and had been
given up by the family physician
some of his neighbors advised him
to give Chamberlain conc ana ",
arrhoea Remedy, which ne dlo. ah9
fully believes that by doing so saveo
the life Of his child. ne stateo
that he had also used this remedy
himself with equally gratifying re-
suits"
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mark Watrous and wife came In
Sunday to make this their home.
Mr.. Watrous has entered business
with W w. Reilly and will engage
in civil engineering and especially
drainage. Mark is graduate or
the Colorado School OF Mines ana
has had good deal OF experience.
He Is an efficient engineer and alb
solutely reliable.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

VIII Pridmofe is wearing ban
dage around his hoad as result
of being kicked by one of the horses
which he drove in the parade Wed
nesday. The horse has peculiar
dislike for a child and when one
passed, the animal attempted To
strike him but was prevented from
doing so by Mr.. Pridmore, who. now
ever. received the force OF the blow
in his forehead. DR.. Truebiood
was called in and the injured man
went about his work on Thursday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16
A Rllllosss Attack.

when you have . bilious attack
your livcr fails to perform its func-
tiona. You become constipsted.
The food you eat fesments In your
stomach instead Of iiKcstinG. This
inflnmes the stomach and causes
nausea. vomiting and . terrible
headache. Take thrcc Of Cham
bcrinin's Tablets. They will ton"
up your liver. clean out your stom-
ach and you viii soon b ~ wcii a.
ever. They only cost . quarter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

J W banks of Denver. city man
as.r OF tho Tho Union Central LILO
Insurance company icft Saturday
evening after spsadink several
weeks with J. II, smith. district
manager OF the company st Monte
Vista
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mrs. p. 4. Little aud daughters.
Elizabeth and Allie. passed through
saturday evening from Center
whore they hav. been visiting Mr.
and Mrs a. v Mcconnell cnrouts
TO their homs at chickAshA. Okla.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Prof. W y. Taylor. = nephew Of
Mrr. Waliac" Hawkins and Mrs.
Charie. Grafton came I nThur-day
from his home At Clarence. Mo.
Prof. Taylor has accepted = position
as bookkc-pcr at tho Farmers
union.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Among those from Alamosa who
fa'Oyed the day Wednesday In
"oA'e Vista returning home that
'enihs were Mrs. Leila Mcdonald
''Sses Francis and Agnes Schone-
|''rser and Fern Galligher. Mrs.
~ bali and Mrs. Leila karns.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

w. ID. Groat and family leave this
Friday for an auto trip to Colorado
Springs accompanied by Miss. l.. s.
Groat who will take the train there
for Lincoln. Nebr.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Ar. and Mrs. Earl Stevens and
fhlly who were visiting their par
Pi's Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +. Stevens and
" and Mrs. H. c. Munsell left this
Friday morning for their home at
Fasosa Springs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Irene ID. Gorton and soh
friedrich OF Denver spent several
weeks visiting her parents MIR ana
Mrs Brazier at the Soldiers and
Sailors Home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mrs, Earl stout Of Fort Collins
Who has been visltins her parents
Mr., and Mrs. W. u. sharp" for
several weeks lsu Friday evening
for her home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

MIR. and Mrs. Il q. breckenridge
and son Rob.r, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eva'S OF Pueblo drove over satur-
day to visit, friends and attend the
Stampede.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Helen and Ruth Eagle came
down from Wagon Wheel Gap Mon
day whrr, they were spending their
vacation To attend tho Stampcd~
and returned to III. Gap Thuruday
morning
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Miss Jennie Clarke Of Center
passed through Wednesday evening
for Denver. She was accompanied
by Miss Edna Clark who will visit
several days ut Alamosa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Helena Haiisr. tho four,~-n year
Haii~r had the misfortune TO break
her arm Thursday while rAnking
. car.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Josephs and
ho daughters left Saturday eve
Ping for Colorado Springs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mrs II, fro~ntelt.r aud two
'ohs ana Mrs Josie coao and son
s.'as down Monday after sp-ndins
t.n i.ys ut Beaver Dam.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Or. and Mrs.. Judson and son loft
Tuesday aftsrnoon on thcir auto
trip TO Durango. Pasosa aprinEs and
MoAA Verde.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

pr nnd Mrs Mckay came down
Monday evening after having .p.n,
several days In tho mountains.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Rcv. Elisha who has been called to
IN" pnNornto OF tn. Christian
church, left Monday evening for
Fowler. Colo. to accompany his
family to Monte Vista
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mrs. y. J. Cool, left Saturday
|'ening for Denver having visited
\ Center.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mrs. Edward Goad left Wednes-
~ for several days visit with
blends In Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

AlonZo Miller went 10 Alamosa
Wednesday for visit with friends
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-16

Mr Tabor came down from
|reede Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-23
TEN-MINUTE NOVELS
TODAY-AHypaia" By Charles Kingsley. Condensation b,
Prof William Fenwick Harris.
MONDAY-"K Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson.
KINGSLEY

The time in which Charles Kingsley
lived and wrote was akin to our own
The rising Of the oppressed workers
and the social ferment in England
following the revolution Of 1S4S in
France were in a small way SINH
lar TO the impetus toward freedom
stirred by the Russian revolution
throughout the world.
Kingsley's vigorous yet sympa-
thetic personality, his flashing
scorn for hypocrisy and his fear
natural champion of the oppressed.
Alton Locke" and Yeast" both ap-
peared the year after the revolu-
ton. The first is an exposition OF
london low life and working-class
thought are pictured with eNtraor-
dinary vividness and understand
ing. Yeast" written in burning
Indignation at the condition Of the
agricultural labor in England. has
a depth and passion and power.
a life, an intensity. the tenth part
Of which would make the fortune
of a novel now"
Kingsley was a tireless worker
for practical reform, but the great
lesson he tried to convey was that
-the future welfare Of society de-
mands a new outburst OF the latent
forces of Christ's religion 1t was
not amazing. therefore. that he
should have turned from English
settings and subjects. in which he
was so passionately interested, TO
a study Of the fifth century. The
empire at that period was enslaVin!
tfon Of human thought was in proc,
World were at grips in a death stru
Of that epoch that christianity is
so he wrote the brilliant and tragic
The richness Of Kingsleys persc
Hypatia" to the Incompatible w
eternaIIy delightful to big and littl