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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-14
ST, PAUL'S A. M. e. CHURCH NOTES
REV. S. L. Brit. Pastor.) ...

The steady downpour on last Sunday
kept large number of st. Paulites at
home. City bred folks should not toll
country man who is not on car line
and who is a mud road patron is ex-
cused for such an offense.
The pastor spoke on the "Brother-
hood of Man, Text, Genesis, 40 Gam
I My Brothers. Keeper The evasive
answer of Cain to the Lord, when he
inquired of his brother Able IS where
abouts.
Cain was pictured as a. world man
using his own judgment in matters of
sacrifice; he worshipped self-will, was
angry with God, refused to bring sim
offering; murdered his brother; lies to
God; becomes vagabond; but is never
theless an object of divine solicitude.
Able is type of a spiritual man, etc.
The present unrest and the threatened
revolution in this country was touched
on. The hearers were exhorted to be
true to God and country. At the eve
ming service the theme was, "The Bread
of Life" The choir, under Mr.. Mason,
sang with new inspiration.
Three united with the church: Mrs.
T. B. stovall, Esther stovall and Mr..
Webster Stovall. They were assigned
to Friday night class.
The s. L. Brit club gave box social
at the home Of Mrs. Archie McGuires
Friday evening. Good results.
The Junior Allen Christian Endeavor
perfected their organization last Sun
day. Dorothy Owsly, junior high, is the
president; s. L. Brit. Jr., vice; Hor-
tense Wood, West High, prayer meet
ing chairman; Tressie Perry, lookout
committee. Sundays program will be
patriotic. The tonic. Ellis Island; a
stirring music. Remember the hour 6
to z p. m. Senior society to 8 p. M.
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Y. M. C. A. NOTES

Owing to the coal strike which makes
it almost impossible to hold public
meetings the religious training instruc-
ton Of the Croker Street Branch Y.
M. G. A. which was to have opened
Monday evening, Nov. II has been
deferred until Monday evening, Dec.
/ at 1880.
The young Friends Club, " OF
Croker street Y. M. C. A. located on
South East Fifteenth and Scott began
their basketball practice in Roadside
gymnasium, Nov. 4 at z o clock. Every
Tuesday and Friday evening from to
TAO. They have full access to the
gym, and all It affords. Fifteen were
present for practice last Tuesday night.
All sympathizers Of the hard strug-
gle the z. Nc. g. A. is making TO con-
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CITY LOCALS

Mr.. II. Bryson and Mr.. J. B. John
son, both successful farmers, near Car
| ney, Iowa, were in the city attendin,
to business. They paid the Bystande
pleasant call.
Mr.. Edward Jones Of Buxton. Iowa
is in the city visiting relatives. He il
the nephew of Mrs. s. Joe Brown. Will,
IN the city he is stopping with his aun
and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Will
son.
Mrs. Fannie Tomlin of Muscatine
Iowa, arrived in the city Monday morn
ing where she has moved her family
They are temporary located at the
home OF Mrs. John Mayweather.
Mrs. Charles Cousin of the Public
Grocery store has been quite sick the
past week. She is up, but not entirely
well. rE .,s. 2-
Mr.. Spencer Mayweather, who has
been employed by the Herring Motto,
company has invented an electric de-
vice for opening and closing garage
doors for cars.
Dr. II. A. Dobson spent several days
in Sioux City this week looking afte,
business interests. %'5.'-
Mr.. and Mrs. d. R. Morris of Wat.
seka, Ill, are spending several weeks
with the latter IS sister, Mrs. John Cole.
man of Twentieth street.
Attorney S. Joe Brown and Mrs, j,
H. McClain have returned from Cham.
paign, ILL.,, where they went in the in,
terest Of the H. T. c. grand guild.
Mrs Lizzie Palmer Berry of Long
Island, N. Y, arrived in the city
Tuesday for ten day visit as the house
guest Of Mrs. Mary Coalson and Mrs.
Mayme Gould. Her many friends are
glad to welcome her back to the city
and are planning numerous social af-
fairs in her honor
Mrs. Susie Hart and mother, Mrs.
Title Lee have moved into their new
home on Maryland avenue. s~e ss~s
Mr.. Rufus Jackson, formerly lieu
tent with the Eighth Illinois, returned
to the city this week from Houston,
Tex, where he has been temporarily
located since his discharge from serv-
ice. He expects to remain in Des Moines
indefinitely. $780,.
Mr.. Harold Estes saw North High
defeat Davenport in their annual game
at Davenport last Saturday.
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KEoKUK NOTES.
(By Mrs. Selby Johnson.)


The Masonic lodge Of which F. s.
johnson is master, has had two extra
occasions within the past month. The
first was the initiation of several new
members and a swell banquet follow
ing it. Several distinguished visitors
were present. Grand master of the Ma
sonic lodge Of Iowa and jurisdiction in
the person Of w. w. Gross was present
and with an eloquent address in behalf
of the lodge to the complete surprise to
it's master presented him with a beau
tiful past master s chain. So full was
the master, words failed him but in his
plain, simple honest way, he assured all
present he was deeply grateful for the
great esteem in which he was held and
hoped to be fully worthy of every trust
they had in him. Later in the month
the grand patron Of Iowa and jurisdic'
ton the Rev. s. B. Moore of Davenport
Iowa visited them and gave them a
helpful and timely address. .,#~
Mrs. Charles V. Wilson is in st. Paul
Mimi, to spend some time with the chill
dren. .".
Rev. G. r. Waters has returned from
Davenport, where he has been attend
ing some business.
Be sure and attend the two nights en-,
tertainment for the benefit Of Pilgrim s
Rest Baptist church Thursday, and Fri
day, Nov. Is and ii. The first night Is
program will be furnished by the men
and the second by the ladies. Some of
the very best local talent Of the city
will aid in making the affair great
success financially as well as intellec-
tually. A market where all of the
fruits, vegetables, etc, Of the season can
be bought at a reasonable price, will
aid materially. Ire deacons of the
church invited Mrs. Seiby johnson te
aid and this big rally and aided assist
ance of Mrs. V. Olive Phillips and es
pecially the members and friends Of the
church. She hopes to realize neat sum
to aid the pastor, Rev. J. Sterling Moore
and wife in their untiring efforts to free
the entire church property Of all in
debtedness.
Little Latham Mills is slowly improv-
ing.
The indoor carnival at Pilgrim Rest
church despite the inclement weather
the entire week, was well attendd. SPIN
did prizes, other amusement, and q, pro-
gram in which all were well pleased was
managed by Mrs. M. E. Moore.
The Hallowe zen entertainments given
by lodges, churches and private indi-
viduals were well attended and al
reaped far better harvest than they
anticipated.
Mrs. George Ashby and daughter.
Mrs Pearl Perkins have returned from
their visit to st. Louis.
Mrs. Lizzie Wilkerson Graham is in
the city visiting relatives and friends
and at the same time looking after her
iRterest in the selby-J Johnson estate,
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CLUB NOTES

The Mary Church Terrell club met
Monday evening with Mrs. Nellie
Estes. A very interesting meeting was
enjoyed by a large percentage Of mem
bers. The paper on Bolshevism by Mrs.
Colleen Jones was indeed good. Les
son next week book VII Of the Hunch-
back Of Notre Dame. Miss Gertrude
Hyde, leader, paper, present trouble
between labor and capital, Miss Mar
garet Roberts. Meet next week with
Mrs. Stella Hyde.
St. Mary Christian Home society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. M. W..
| Marmaduke, 1412 Main stdeet, Wednes
day, Nov. 26.
The w. G. T. U. met with Mrs. H. R.
Graves at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown
gave a very interesting talk. Among
the visitors present were Mrs. E. &.
Gibson, vice president Of the state W.
G. T. u; Mrs. H. 0. Boston, Mrs. Rus
sell and Mrs. McElroy, hospital mother.
The entire program was very interest
ing especially the beautiful solo rem
dered by Mrs: Mary Woods. One new
momDcr was duucu 10 C1iO CAuD III VAIN
person of Mrs. e. D. Henderson. Ad-
iourned to meet with Mrs. Robert Miles,
93l West Fourteenth street Thursday,
Nov. 20.
The Cosmopolitan Breakfast club met
with Mrs. F. G. Goggins, 222 Arthur
avenue. The club has been so royalty
entertained by the hostess that it is
hard to tell the most prominent among
them.
The Young Wives club met last Tues
dav at 2:3O at the home Of Mrs. Nc
Cracker, S17 Thirteenth street. House
hold hints and current events and prep
aration for Thanksgiving feast were
subjects discussed during the hour.
After they had been served with
dainty luncheon by the hostess, ad-
iourned to meet Nov. 18 with Mrs. 3.
Salome,. 1928 Twelfth street. Mrs. >.
Williams, president; Mrs. >. Beverly
secretary.
The Marched Neal club met Wed
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Effie Brown
on Sheridan street. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Davis at her home'
l27 Jefferson street.
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Mr.. Abram Thomas has returned to

Mr.. ADram InOmaS mas TeIurheu "
Palmyra, No. after visit with the
Bryants.
Mrs. w. H. Clark has returned from
visit up in the state.
Rev. w. Fl. Starks and Supt. Alonzo
Draine have been making house to
house canvass for attendance to church
and Sunday school. They have been cor
daily received and gained information
, they could not have otherwise gotten
and the ysee greater need Tor that
kind Of work and will do more of it as
time goes on.
The Sunday Afternoon Lecture club
was resurrected by Mrs. Anna Homes
and others Sunday at 4 p. IN. at Bethel
| church. A good attendance and spien-
did program was rendered. In the alb
sence Of the president, George w. Snod-
dy, Rev. G. r. Waters was acting chair
man. Miss Ruth johnson was pianist
for evening. She also rendered an in
| strumental solo. Miss Verlin South
played for the solo sung by Mrs. ".
Olive Phillips. A duet was rendered by
! Mesdames Anna Holmes and Nevada
johnson. A bass solo by Mr.. Theodore
| Bryant and the rest of the music was
! furnished by Mrs. Holiness chorus club.
| The principal speaker was DR.. w. d.
Harper, who gave an interesting talk on
| influenza. Points emphasized were how
to prevent it.
Master Burdette Franklin is much bet
| ter. .,#
The Carnation club was entertained
| by Mesdames George Ann Coleman,
Lena Porter and Miss Madah Lewis last
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. w. H. Taylor entertained the
ladies' Of the steward board Tuesday at
her home.
Mrs Susie B. jackson is improving.
The Phyllis Wheatley Charity club had
a fair entertainment despite the -incle-
ment weather at Pilgrim Rest Baptist
church Tuesday night. Several men Of
subscription Of 81 each to help this
worthy cause.
Rev. G. O. Terrell of Colfax, Iowa,
visited Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Clark last
week, attended the various church serv-
ices and took active part in the same.
His allress to the Sewing circle was
much appreciated.
Rev. w. H. Clark is moving along
very nicely with his church repairs have
been made and debts are being paid and
he is getting things fixed up so well
that his members will not even think ut
letting him get away from them. We
have been reliably informed that Rev
Clark stands very high in the estimation
of the people, both white and colored. in
his home town. Colfax. Iowa. He has
lived there eighteen wears. We need
more such reports abont onr people.
The M. g. O. B. club postponed It's
monthly meeting this week on account
Of the church entertainment.
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CoRINTHIAN CHURCH.

Grew. G. w. Robinson, Pastor.)
Due to the water Sunday the con-
gregation was small, but the pastor
preached sermons that were enjoyed by
all present.
The Corinthian Aid society will meet
at the residence of Mrs. Ida Owens, 1926
West Seventeenth street Friday, Nov.
81.
The entertainment given by the Cor
inthian aid at Mrs. Fannie Jackson 3 on
last Saturday. Nov. 8 was quite sue
cess financially
Overseas boys, please do not forget
the grand reception and rehabilitation
of the service flag at Corinthian church,
Nov. 20. .@... .-
On account Of the long evenings now
we are asking the people to come early
on Sunday evening that we might be-
gin service at 1880. Please have the
B. Y. P. U. to meet at 600 O'Clock.
We are sure that with the poor service
Of the street car everybody will ENJOY
the 30 minutes early services.
The pastor will speak both Sunday
morning and evening tomorrow. His
subject Sunday morning will be eff
You Only Knew In the evening he
will speak on "Calvary." We hope
to see large crowds at both services.
The ushers will hold a Sunday month
ly meeting Monday, Nov. IL at the
residence of Mr.. James Mitchell, 1924
Day street. A large membership is
desired by the president.
The Mission circle is preparing for a
big Thanksgiving dinner with a pro-
nouncements later.
gram in the evening. Further an
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at which time the rehabilitation of tn,
service flag will be completed, fallin,
on the first Sunday anniversary Of tn,
signing of the armistice. All servic,
men invited to be president. Mrs. Nor
ris, president. t.
The Sunday school is playing to 8
crowded house. Parents are urged tC
enroll their children, this is one way OF
helping in the great Americanization
plan. G. b. Woods, superintendent.
Prayer and class meeting were sus.
pended last week on account of coal
strike. They will be resumed next week.
All members expected.
The glad girl corps of the girl re-
serves gave a national party at the par
sonage Tuesday evening. They were cos
tuned to represent the various counties
after games led by Miss Virginia Robin
son. Light refreshments were served.
Pie social benefit Mite Missionary So
ciety Tuesday, Nov. Is at the parsonage.
Big pies, little pies which fairly make
you dazzle eyed. Come. ,."--
Mrs. Spencer Carey of Oxford avenue
will entertain the st. Paul s aid next
Thursday. Mrs. John Drew, president.
Thanksgiving will be the occasion for
many entertainments during the week
in and around St. Paul g.
The normal department of the Sunday
school gave their first public commence
ment on the third. Ten members Of the
class were awarded diplomas. Songs,
speechmaking and feasting constituted
the program. Congratulations to all con-
cerned. Mrs. Adam Dixon is absent from
her post of duty visiting her son and
family in Waco, Texas.
Allen Stars held their monthly meet
ing Friday afternoon. Mr.. G. w. Thomas
leader.
The prayer circle of the Mite Mission
airy society met with Mrs. Marie Mes
bitt, Eleventh street Tuesday The dea-
coness and stewardess members were
present.
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struct building, are asked to meet
with the committee of management Sat.
urday afternoon at 2 o'clock on the
corner Of Twelfth and Croker streets
to clear the location preparatory to
construction. Mr.. A. A. Alexander,
chairman, of building committee will be
present with truck and tools.
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What Would You Do?

In case Of burn or scald what would
you do to relieve the pains Such in
7uries are liable to occur in any family
aud everyone should be prepared for
them. Chamberlain g Salve applied on
soft cloth will relieve the pain al
most instantly, and unless the injury is
Z very severe one, will cause the parts
Ito heal without leaving a scar.
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COMMUNITY CENTER NOTES.

The Community Center Girls clubs
are looking forward with great interest
to the "Trip around the world' given
in the form of bazaar at the club
rooms about the second week in De-
cember. Needle and art work of all
kinds will be exhibited. The public is
cordially invited.
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Churches.
GOSPEL MISSION NOTES.
(Rev. G. E. Sanders, Pastor,

The Gospel Mission at 204 South
Union street. Preaching service at II
a. m. Sunday school, 1880 to 1880 p.
m. and evening service 1880 to $3.50 p.
m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening. Teachers meeting Friday eve
ming Everybody welcome. Take the
Sevastopol car and get off on Union
street, come north four blocks.
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SICK LIST.

Mrs. Georgia Midget of 7O4 South
East Seventh street has been quite sick
the past week, but is much better at
this time.
Mrs. Lottie Loomis of 1913 Thirteenth
street is very sick from rheumatism.
Mrs. Roy Pierson took suddenly i'll
Tuesday evening and was rushed to the
hospital and operated on Wednesday
morning. She is getting along as well
as can be expected.
The many friends of Mrs. w. H.
Lowry will be pleased to know that she
is gradually improving. -
Miss Lillian Jacobs, who was serious
ly burned some time ago, is greatly i'm
proved. .ss... ~ 80 ...
Mr.. George Mason of COL Twenty
third street is still very sick.
Mr.. G. w. Stanton Of 1908 Pleasant
street underwent serious operation at
the Methodist hospital Monday, Nov. 8.
At this writing he is doing as well as
could be expected.
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Onlv a Gold

Are you illf is often answered." OH
it g only cold,' as if cold was {
matter Of little consequence, but people
are beginning to learn that common
cold is a matter not to be trifled with
that some of the most serious diseases
start with cold. AS soon as the first
indication of cold appears take Cham
bcllain's Cough Remedy. Remember
that the sooner you get rid of your cold
Tie less the danger, and this remedy
will help you to throw it off.
Adv.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-14
KNOCKS OUT PAIN
THE FIRST ROUND
Comforting relief from pain
makes Sloan's the
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sprains, neuralgia pains, and most
other external twinges that humanity
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cause it practically never fails to bring
speedy, comforting relief.
Always ready for use, it takes little
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ouce results. Clean, refreshing. At
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olvlr6 Aapp,nes..

Giving Happiness.
To give happiness and to do good 10
our only law. our anchor of salvation.
our beacon light and our reason foe
exiRtence-Han1 Frederic Amiel.
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LODGES.

Instead of the Princess Zorah chap
ter O. Z. s. administering the Amar-
anth degree on the nineteenth, it is
postponed until the twenty-fifth. All
members please be present.
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home on Fourteenth street place Mon
day afternoon as courtesy to her sis
ter, Miss Ada Sims, who has been hel
house guest for several days. A large
number of the older ladies called dur.
ing the afternoon. Mrs. Sims compli
, mented the same guest Tuesday after
noon at which time the younger married
ladies were present.
The second of the series Of commu.
nifty concerts to have been given by
Miss Ethel Bowmer at the Union Con-
gregational church Sunday, November
l6 has been postponed until later
date.
Mrs. Mary Manning, formerly assist
ant mother of headquarters company of
the S66th infantry, royalty entertained
at her home on South West Fourth
street on the evening of Nov. IL in
honor of armistice day. The decora-
lions in the window which displayed
the hostess patriotism, were the Red
Cross and the service flag in honor Of
her son Joe Fl. Manning, who saw active
service in France. Although Mrs. Man
ning's son escaped capture in France
he was captured by Mrs. Helen Ferry
of Panora, to whom he was married
Oct. %. The bride, who is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Embrey is
graduate of the schools of Panora
and highly respected by all. Mr.. Man
ming is also a highly respected young
man and talented musician being a
member Of the Des Moines Gas company
band and the Army club band.
The young couple are at home to all
old friends and especially comrades of
the 366th at his residence 314 s. w
Fourth street. Phone Led 1876.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-02
HAVE NO FIGHT LEFT
British Officer Says German
Leaders Are Bluffing.
General Maurice Predicts That Teu.
tons VIII Sign Peace Treaty
When Presented.

New York, April 2.-General Sir
Frederick Maurice, although he char
acterized the communist revolution in
Hungary as not likely to lead to ex-
tensive military operations by the
Allies; and the German threat of pas
sive resistance to the impending peace
terms as bluff" declared here that
the peace treaty must be promptly
completed and food rushed to starving
people of Europe to overcome the
grave situation" prevailing.
The former British director of mill
tary operations asserted that "a few
tanks, armored cars and airplanes'
would be sufficient to suppress resist.
ance to Allied DEGREES both in Ger
many and Hungary, where a recent
trip had convinced him that the peo-
pie had mo fight in them" and the
governments were "militarily impo
tent" against the forces of the asso
ciated powers.
General Maurice predicted that the
Germans, who had "whined and bluffed
before" would sign the treaty, realiz
ing that while resistance might mean
a lot of trouble for u.s." it would bring
absolute ruin upon them
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-02
SEEKS WAR ALLIANCE
Hungarian Delegation Goes to
Berlin to Sign Treaty.
German Officers Have Arrived at Ruda.
pest to Reorganize the Hun
garian Army.

Budapest, April 1.-The Hungarian
government has sent a delegation to
Berlin to conclude a treaty OF alliance
against the Entente Allies.
German officers formerly belonging
to Field Field Marshal Mackensen's s
army have arrived in Budapest to re-
organize the Hungarian army along
German lines. The army now mum
bers 100000 men.
Wilson Discusses Hungary.
Paris. April president Wilson,
and the Allied premiers conferred at
the White House" and at the war
office.
They went over the method for the
payment of reparations by Germany
with their financial advisers in the
morning and in the afternoon dis.
cussed military questions with Mar
shal Foch, who presented the French
position regarding the left bank of the
Rhine. Later the foreign ministers of
the five great powers called in to dis.
cuss the situation resulting from the
Hungarian revolution.
General Mangin, who, it has been
reported, will be appointed to com
mand Allied operations i'm the Balkans
and Russia, had a conference with
Premier Clemenceau at the ministry
of war.