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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1919-09-03

eE., GenGfai OiESCtoT OF NdHPdlBns
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task. The campaign has now been or
ganized with the general headquarters
in Nashville, Tenn, where DR.. l.. r
Scarborough president of the South.
western Baptist Theological Seminary
at Fort Worth, is in charge as general
director for the South He is assisted
by number of men in charge of spe,
cial divisions Of the work, while each
of the eighteen states in the territory
of the Southern Baptist Convention
has in turn perfected state organiza,
ton, including State Director, a
State Organizer and State Publicity
Director. Each association, or dis.
trict, within each of the states has
likewise gotten busy by naming its as.
sociational or district directors, and
the work of organization has been car.
ried into the local churches to the ex
tent that practically all of the more
than 25 900 local Baptist congregations
IN the South have their workers
named to help put over the biggest
church drive that has ever been at
tempted in this section of the country.
There are 100000 white Baptists hold
ing church membership in the South,
and it is hoped to reach every man,
woman and child among them with
the message of this campaign and
give each of them a part in the plan
OF saving the world by giving to the
extent Of their ability to this vast con
servation fund.
Christian education, home and for.
eign missions, state missions, minis
terial relief, orphanages and hospitals,
are among the various general inter-
G IS of the denomination that will be
cared for in this campaign, the matter
If local church expenses, and local
church equipment not being included.
Between now and November Goth
every effort will be put forth in or
gauizing and modifying the Baptist
forces in the South preparatory to the
launching of the big drive for the sub
ecriptiOns and cash payments. July
vas known as preparation month.
August was designated as information
month, during which time every eff
fort has been put forth in informing
the people on every phase Of the cam
paigH, while September has been des'
ignated as intercession month, October
as enlistment month, November as
stewardship month, and the period |
from November 80 to December 7 as !
victory week.
1--WE have undertaken big task"
DR.. Scarborough, the General Director,
says, "but we have. undertaken it in
Gods name and for His glory, and by
trusting in God and doing our whole
duty, we will succeed. There is work
here for all, and glory enough for all
IL we win, but we cannot succeed ex'
cept we labor diligently and pray
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1919-09-03
The KniohtIy Pledge.

"W'ats this Knights Commander Of
the Bath decoration they're hanging
onto our generals over in England"
asked one wounded doughboy of an
other.
Huh" exclaimed his companion
from Tennessee. "Reckon that must
be tn prohibition division of the Brit
ish service. All they gets to drink is
the two well-known waters-hot and
cold"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1919-09-03
BAPTISTS LAUNCH
! WORLD PROGRAM
PLAN TO RAISE s75,coo,ooo FOE
GENERAL PURPOSES WITH
IN NEXT FIVE YEARS.
WHOLE SOUTH TO COOPERATE
Each State is Given Definite Task To
Perform In Raising Huge Sum
Fer Denominations New
So
BudGet-Drive Is On.
Budcet-Drive Is On,

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Recognizing the need of the world
for more religion and christian service
along general lines, the Baptists of the
South have resolved to contribute SIS,
900, 900 to a program of reconstruction
following the war, and have laid plans
to subscribe this sum during the week
of November 30-December Z, period
OF five years to be given in which to
complete the payment of these sub
scriptions.
The decision to inaugurate this
world program was reached at the
meeting of the Southern Baptist Con
vention in Atlanta last May, when the
more than 1000 delegates present
voted unanimously to undertake the
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1919-09-03
cEpTExAs WOMAN MAKES GIFT

From Matagooda, Texas comes the
story of the devotion of Mrs. M. j.
Bruce, an aged saint of that vicinity,
to the Baptist rs Million Campaign.
She gave her pastor SIS to apply on the
campaign and was informed that sub
scriptions would not be taken until
the week of November 80. But am
getting old" she replied, land may not
live till the end of September, and
do not want to pass away without hav.
ing had part In this great campaign"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1919-09-03
China After Industries

Chinese government agents have
been sent to several countries to
study the manufacture of telegraph
and telephone equipment with a view
to producing all such apparatus at
home.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1919-09-03
Not Exactly.

Mother" said small girl, after
contemplating her baby brother for
some time, was i a baby once"
Eyes, dear; we were all babies
once"
"You and daddy. motherT'
eyes"
And grandfather
Eyes, of counsel"
what, motherw exclaimed the
child incredulously, with that beard I"
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-05-21
You'll bo better dressed If
you eel in one Of our suits

While the parent enjoy Splash
Day let the little children be
dressed 50 that when they are on
The sands they will ge' the most out
If playing with The least harm To
their clothes. That simply means
dress them in on pratty Wash Suits
or Dresses, Fancy SOCKS, Sandals
and Rah Rah Hats.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-05-21

For YOU men, we want YOU to get
under one OF our new self conform
ing Hats Of Balibuntal Bankok or
any other weave. We have EN- all.
We have a summary suit for you
that will hold its crease while you
are at the Beach. BE sure and see
our line of Bates Street Crepe and
Crepe Jersey Shirts They are
pretty, cool and priced right.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-05-21
Meet me at the

III You win be one Of The hun
dreds enjoying the surf add to
your pleasures by being ID one
u oar "Swim-1asy" suits We
hagc them for The entire f9n-
ily in every material featuring
combinations of lhe most a.-
gactive colors. You'll keep
warm ~ one of our heavy wool
suits while You walk ia the
Queens parade. Our prices,
as usual, win meet your app
prevail
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-05-21
N1eet M the
Play Ground of Texas

If You help make up the throng
Of spectators at this event we
have the clothes that suit the
occasion. For the ladies we
have summary Suits, Dresses,
Waists, Capes and Dolmans
You should be there and See
that YOU are there in the dress
that meets with your taste and
the spirit of the day. Visit our
departments and let us assist
YOU In deciding what YOU will
wear at the Beach on Splash
Day
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-05-21

TO equip yom bathing out
ISL In detail let MS furnish
Bathing shoes and Caps to
match the suit. We have
the kind that last just a lit
Tie longer than the or
binary
Eaeh cash rurchase brings S q -
stamrr ra they bring beautiful
premiums 20 your home
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-05-21

Father, mother and all the
children can be fitted here.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-05-21

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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26

many visitors. The occasion was te
hear the report from the grand session
Just head in st. Joseph, Mo-, the dele,
gates, Iharies Wilson and John u
thompson spoke Tor the Vi. b. r. anu
Airs, Charies Wilson and Mrs. Reynoids
spoke for the >. IA. Il. A me time and
q splendid banquet.
rev. 4. l., Gritfith, wife and son, Nal
com took breakfast at the home OF Mrs.
Martha jackson, 1900 Delaware avenue
last Tuesday morning
Editor John l.. Thompson has re-
turned to the city after business trip
in northern Missouri
Mr.. and Mrs. &. g. Johnson left for
Marshaiitown, Tuesday, Sept. %. Mr.,
johnson, grand custodian OF the united
grand lodge A. +. Il A. NJ. for Iowa and
jurisdiction, will hold a school of in
srruction tins being his first official visit
for this Masonic year.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
CLINTON NEWS,

Mr.. E. III. Mann, who has been in
Colorado for sometime reeuperating re-
turned few days ago, and visited with
his mother and other relatives, later go
ing to Champaign, Ill.
The outing scheduled by the Iowa
Social Club for Tuesday evening at
Eagle Point Park was compelled to be
abandoned on account of the unsettled
conditions owing to the street car strike
last week.
Rev. w. w. Williams left for Chicago
Tuesday forenoon to attend the an
nual conference. This completes his
fourth year as pastor of Bethel A. M.
e. Church, which he has filed credit
ably, accomplishing more under condi-
tions than any of his predecessors.
Should it be his lot not to be returned
next year, we can commend him as a
Christian man to any Christian, and
the minute.
Mr.. Wesley j. Porter is recent new
subscriber to the Bystander.
The work of the closing up of at
fairs for this conference year at Bethel
A. M. F.. Church was above expecta-
tions, on Thursday evening, Sept. Is a
supper was given which was well at
tended, netting good sum. Sunday
dollar rally was on. Three services
were held. In the afternoon Rev. Bates,
pastor of the Second Baptist Church
was present and preached good SER
mon. This was accompanied by large
number of his congregation. Monday
evening a concert was given by the
girls and boys clubs. This was excep-
tionally well attended. Altogether it
was very fitting ending.
Mrs. Ellen Robinson was confined to
her home the past week on account OF
illness.
The Eastern Star will give an enter
tainment at Bethel A. NJ. F. Church on
Thursday evening, Sept. 25.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
MASONIC ANNOUNCEMENTS.

At the meeting held in North Star
Masonic Temple, West Eleventh and
Center streets last Friday evening
There was formed club of twenty-five
ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star,
Knights Templar and their wives, moth
ers, sisters and daughters, which to-
gether with such others as may be ac-
cepted will, on Friday evening Oct 3,
be organized into the King Solomon
Guild of the Heroines of the Templar
Crusades. Joining fee for this club only
one dollar. All those desiring to take
advantage of this special rate must be
present at the next meeting which will
be held at the same place at which time
the degree will be conferred and the
officers appointed after which the join
ing fee will be three dollars. BY order.
s. Joe Brown,
State Deputy for Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Frank Scott of 207 Ridge street
left Sunday night for Santa Fe, n M
Mr.. John Dudley of Chicago is visit
| ing relatives and friends in the city
this week.
Mrs. Anna Harris returned to the city
this week after spending the summer
visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Jones of
of Chicago. She also visited in Peoria,
H., Indianapolis, Ind, and Dayton, O.
Her sister returned home with her.
Mrs. Clyde Workout left Tuesday
night for her home in Anaconda, Mont.
on account Of the sudden illness Of her
father, Mr.. Frank @. Walker.
Mr.. G. c. johnson, 1926 West Thir-
teenth street was quietly married to
Miss II. d. Evans of Memphis, Tenn.
Thursday, Sept. Is at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. F.. P. Johnson, 1854 Lyon
street in the presence of few friends.
Rev. s. L. Brit officiating. After din
ner the bride and groom retired to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wilson, 1858
Eighteenth street, where they will stay
for short time.
The good housing committee will hold
|
their monthly meeting at the protec-
ton home on Eleventh and Chestnut
streets. All members are urged to
be present at which time the com
mittees will make their report and
the new Iowa housing law will be
explained by Attorney John L. Thomp-
son.
Leonard Hudson is honored this year
by being selected full back on the west
high foot ball team first team this is
the first time in many years that col
ored boy has been thus honored in the
west high school. Leonard Anderson of
Give, Iowa, who is student at east
high has been selected on the second
foot ball team and Russell Alexander is
selected on the second foot ball team at
north high school.
Our city collector will call on the
Des Moines subscribers at once Be
prepared to pay.
Mr.. R. c. Cole of Omaha, Neb., IS
here visiting Mr.. Sam James, $3.50
Fourth street.
: The u. B. F. and S. M. F. held a fine
banquet last Monday evening at their
hall. A large crowd was present and
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
SOCIAL.

on Friday evening, Sept. 10 number
OF friends assembled at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, 1853 Eighteenth
street and gave a little surprise on the
pride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
johnson. Many valuable gifts were re-
ceived The evening was spent in games
and music. The friends departed at a
late hour hoping the newlyweds long
and happy life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cater, TIL Thir-
teenth street entertained at 6 o'clock
dinner Monday evening, Sept. 90, Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Wilson. After dinner
they had music and conversation.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
FORT DODGE NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Parker of Des
Moines are now in the city employed at
the Turkith bath house. They are both
chiropidists.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Marshall returned
from Lake Okaboji en- route to Ames
and stopped over week the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Turner.
Mrs. O. Buckner was in Des Moines
for few days last week. Mrs. Mamie
Owens, her sister, returned with, here
and are now employed at the Gates dry
goods store (white).
The 'sGreen Mill gardens have
opened mp under the management OF
Messrs. Slade and Bacon (white) with
colored mattresses in the persons Of Mrs.
Perkins, Spencer, Steppe, Tolliver, y.
Perkins and Coleman. Music is fur
nished by Perkins jazz band.
Rev. N. B. Jones, pastor Of Coppln
Chapel preached his farewell sermon
Sunday night and will leave for con-
ference. He is a very able speaker and
has done much good in the past year.
The people of Fort Dodge hope he will
return.
The Baptist church is without pas
tor.
Mrs A. Jackson of Springfield, Mo-,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. Perkins.
Mrs. Joe Williams have returned from
Lake Okoboji and reports fine season.
Mr.. George Perkins have opened
cabaret which is very successful and
everybody enjoys having somewhere to
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
JAMES B. MORRIS
Attorney at Law

have strictly modern bungalows
for sale. One house 8 rooms, and 9th
ers; also small acreages in farm lands.
Notary Public 515 Mulberry St.
Phone w. 1881.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
LOCATES m NEW OFFICE.

DR.. A. j. Booker, who recently re-
turned with the 365th A. f. +. and
who has been practicing at lO11 Crock
street since his return, will move into
in the very heart of the business dis.
trict. DIR. Booker is one of our most
progressive physicians and we wish
him unbounded success.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
/. CLUBS.

The Mary Church Terrell Club met
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Emerald
Mash. A most delightful evening was
spent with practically a full member
ship. Miss Mcneil of Washington, d
c., sister of Miss Beulah McNiel, who
has been working in the Y. w. c. A
was club guest. After a delightful
two-course luncheon the club adjourned
to meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs
Lulu McCree.
The Mary B. Tolbert met at the home
of Mrs. Hubbard on Enos avenue. Mrs
S. Joe Brown gave lecture on g Re
construction. Next meeting will be
with Mrs. Gus Nichols, 1907 Pleasant
street.
The phyllis Wheatly Art Club will
meet with Mrs. Chase Winslow, 1850
Fourth Street Place next Wednesday.
The Intellectual Improvement Club
held its initial meeting on the evening
Of Sept. 10 at the home Of Mrs. s. Joe
Brown. Laws governing the club and
which are to be, strictly enforced this
year, were discussed. Mrs. Brown, prin-
cipal program number, spoke on Re
construction Work. Next meeting with
Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh.
Mrs. Gus Watkins, chairman Of the
house committee of the Chanty League
urges all members to be present at the
protection home Tuesday evening, Sept.
&c.
There will be massmeeting Of the
Parent-Teachers Association, sunday,
Oct. at which time prominent educa,
tors viii speak. Mrs. " L. Jones will
be in charge of the musical programs.
The next meeting will be held at 3
Q clock at Corinthian Baptist Church.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
. CITY LOCALS
E. TRACY BLAGBURN
Notary Public
REAL ESTATE AGENT

Vacant Lots and Improved Property
aS27 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake TIA
Dies Moines, Iowa
~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
The Best Advertisement.

The best advertisement any merchant
can have is satisfied customer. No
greater recommendation can be given
an article than the following by +. b.
Milburn, Prop, Guion Drug Store,
Guion, Ark. ''We have sold Chamber
lain s Cough Remedy for years and
have always found that it gives perfect
satisfaction
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
CHURCHES.

The gospel mission at 204 South
Union street is progressing nicely. The
service was splendid last Sunday We
have also installed new chairs and
lights.
Services are held every Sunday.
Preaching at Il a. m. Sunday school
at $3.50 p m. Preaching service at 1880
m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening. Come over into Macedonia and
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26

help Us.
take the Sevastopol car and get OF
=. south Union street. Come north on
'he right side of the street 2O4.
REV. G. f. SANDERS,
Minister.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
AIBIA ITEMS.

Rev. and Mrs. Manly Of Clarinda,
Iowa, passed through Abba on Tues
day en- route to Chicago and stopped OF
at the home Of Mrs. Jameson's, who
entertained a few friends with them
while in the city Tuesday evening. They
also visited Miss Mildred Lewis, who
has been i'll for years. Rev. Manly was
four years pastor of the A. M. E. Church
in Abba.
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Miss searcy
and Mr.. Bailey Of Ottumwa gave q re-
cital at the A. M. E. Church in Abba
Everybody enjoyed the high classed en-
.tcrtainment and say it was the best.
Rev. J. w. Dowden and Mrs. Dow
den leaves Abba Tuesday for Chicago .
to attend the annual conference.
Urban Park Skating Rink is open
every Saturday night. Many Buxton
people, Abba and Hooking are enjoy
ing these pleasures
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
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FROM RHEUMATISM
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Gal, quickly effective. Say "Sloan's
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-26
SICK LIST.

Mrs. w. Fl. Lowry is somewhat i'm
proved.
4. Mr.. John Perkins has been quite sick
but improving at present.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-25

An American egg preserving plant with 9 capacity of 300,000 eggs daily has been established in China
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-25

point on the Newfoundland coast is 1,05O miles The flight from Rocka way to Newfoundland will be made in two leaps, with an intermediats stop at Halifax. which is about half way between Long Island and Newfound. land
 The length of the course over which the naval planes will fly has been of. ficially plotted on hydrographic charts as measuring about 2,141 nautical miles. Tho distance from the starting point on the Newfoundland coast to the Azores is set down as 1858 miles and from the Azores to Portugal is TSS miles. Naval vessels will be sta tieRed between Newfoundland and the Azores and between those islands and the Portuguese coast. The navy sea planes will be equipped with wireless telegraph and wireless telephones to ia cilitate communication throughout the
 F,vare with sen craft.
 The crew of five on each navy sea plane will consist of a commanding officer. two pilots, one engine man. and one radio operator. The commanding fficer will nave charge of navigation and will handle all communications and give orders. He will be a pilot. but will not act as pilot except in emergency, Two pilots will be carried so one can relieve the other In an emergency. or if both should become fred the commanding officer would aet as pilot The men from whom the two crews will be chosen have been chosen. and those who will make the flight will probably be announced the hitter part of next week
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-25
OF THE INTERIOR United States Land Office Juneau. Alaska.
 April Is, 1919.
April Is, 1919.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that r'rgope W7cker of Wards Cove Alas - has fled notice of his intention to s''h-nit final five year proof in sunport nf his homestead No. 01681, for land anabraced in L. s. Forest Survey No. 5g. situated in Lat. 55' 24 N, Long, 121' 43' ". on the northerly shore of Wards Cove, an arm of Tongass Mar rows, seven miles northwest of Kechi- kan Alaska, described as follows:
 "Beginning at Cor No. 1, NJ. C.. whence T.. s. L. NJ. No, ?, bears s. 32' 2 F 237 chs and meandering q. N. 44' 00' ". 500 chs. (2) s. 60' 00' W, $ s0 chs. f3) s. 25' 45' W 2.40 chs. on s. 45' 30 W 121O chs. 6 S. 70' 75' " ? 40 chs, (6) N 75' 06 W 9.29 chs 10 Cor. No. ?. NJ. c, on line of or dinerv high tide Wards Cove, thence N e 25' W 3026 chs. to Cor. No. 3, thence N 74' p2' E 3271 chs to Cor. No 1. thence e 25' E 29.4S chs. to Cor. No, 1, NJ. C., the place of begin ming containing 96 acres. Mag. Var, 29' 45' F.
 Said proof will be submitted by said Wacker and two of the following witnesses: George L. Sterner, Will liam Imhoff, both Of Ketchikan. and Michael J Walsh and Richard P. Walsh. both of Wards Cove, on the Both day of July, 1919, before William SF Mahonev. U. s. Commissioner, at his office at Ketchikan, Alaska
 EFFIE G. FRISBEE,
 Register. First Publication April 24, 1919. Last Publication July 3, 1919
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-25
Western States Vote Big
 Bond Issues

Idaho and Utah are leading the Western States not only in the amounts of money to be expended in Nublic works but in the speed with which they are preparing to employ 'arge numbers Of men. Cities and counties are competing for the distinc ton Of providing most generously for he employment of returning soldiers. tAe United State Department of Labor announces through its Information and Education Service.
 Twin Falls County. Idaho. carried is bond issue of s1,25o,00O for road work by a vote Of approximately 15 Q l. the count showing that in the 5000 ballots cast less than per cent If the votes We're against the project T. is estimated that at least 50 per ~a-t of the bond money wilIbe ex- 74ndcd for labor in the district,
 Utah County, Utah. which had -'anned for a $50o.000 bond issue, in o~eased the amount to $85O,OO0 Of this amount S25o.000 will be used to nay half the expense of a joint city md county building and the remain Ing $50000 will be expended for the oorstruction of concrete roads.
 The State Legislature ef Utah in creased is contemplated road bond issue from s3,000,000 to $4000,OOO. and an extensive system of highways wilE 5e developed.
 The Department ot Labor need en- certain no fears concerning conditions in this section Of the country" a busi- "sss man. writes to the Information end Education Service Department "All bond issues seem to be carried by laree majorities The work that is being planned igor the coming year will require more labor. We fear, than We shall be able to secure. The only serious handicap is the exceedingly high freight rates Many small cities hare announced their intention to pave their streets.