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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-16

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Luther Clemens. we'll known resident
Of near Thompson's station. met with
painful accident Yesterday forenoon
while crankinC a Ford car. which back
fired The revolving crank fractured
his arm. He was taken to the North
Wheeling hoSpital where the fracture
was reduced bv DR.. %. y. McLov and
the patient was later removed 10 his
home.
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Women's Tip and Plain Toe Lace, med heel
warm lined shoes, just the kind for these cold
days, $500 values special priced for this sale
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-11
MAso1- CITY ITEMS.

The banquet given for the benefit OF
the colored community center was very
successful. Mer Herbert Wright or
Des MONIES was the chief speaker or
the evening and made very credltaple
address He was able to put the SUD-
iect before the people in manner tha'
was authoritative because OF ms ex-
perience. Mr.. Horace Spencer and Mr..
Paul Scott also spoke, their remarks
being both appropriate and to the
point. The movement now has tidy
little sum of money to its credit with
which to start on it's harder task of
finding and equiping rooms. The com
nittee in charge Of the work is made
up of the following: Mrs. Maud M.
Brewton, chairman; Thos. c. B. Tyler,
secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Charles
Smith; Miss Arteva Williams, Richard
Brown, Harvey Spencer and Horace
Spencer.
Mrs. Brewton entertained the Ladies
Aid society at its last meeting.
Esther day was fttingiy observed
last Sunday. A nice attendance being
out.
A monster rally is about to be launch
ed by Rev. McAllister and the members
of the Union Memorial church. L am
tOld tnaC one lnousahu uol'"lo 10 '
mark
Mr.. and Mrs. Merical expect to leave
for Lake Okoboii the latter part OF the
week. Mr.. Merical was engaged IN
business there last summer and has
now branched out on a much larger
scale.
Mrs Anna Spencer, Miss Fleming and
Miss Bordeaux all Of Fort Dodge
spent several days in the city. They
came to be present at the community
center banquet, but friends saw to 1t
that the Young ladies We're not allowed
to return too soon.
A group Of children under the tute-
l.ge of Mrs. Ida Smith gave a splendid
entertainment at the Tabor hall. The
work of the children was excellent and
the refreshment afterwards were tooth
some but the attendance was not as
great as it generally is when the little
folks give an entertainment.
The mother and sister of Mr.. John
Roberts have moved here from Buxton.
Mr.. Roberts has enlarged his home and
his mother will live with him and look
after his four little children who lost
their mother little over year ago.
Brown and Tucker are operating an
excellent taxi line. Theytare using two
brand new cars, Buick and a Haynes:
/ believe the Haynes is little the
niftiest taxi in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Butcher of Fort Dodge
are, visiting in the city with the par
entsy of Mrs. Butcher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Davis. They have been in Kan
sas for the past two months where Mr.
Butcher had the sad misfortune to lose
his mother. A sister of Mr.. Butcher
them and will in the fu-
ture make her home with her brother.
Mrs Butcher will be remembered as the
talented pianist who lived here a few
years ago"
The ball team went to Manly and
were defeated seven to nine. [ am
told by good authority that the locals
their opponents but that luck
was the deciding factor in their de-
feat.
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MT. PLEASANT NEWS.

Miss Cleo Page of Macon City, Mo-,
visited in the city the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Bert Bramble and with other
friends.
The Kensington held a delightful pic
nic last week. nf
The moonlight picnic social held at
the residence Of Mrs. John Grcenup was
a decided success
The mothers council met at the home
of Mrs. Handy's June 2. A very inter
esting meeting was held. Mrs. Susie
Recscer read paper "Should Women
Marry Men to Reform Them Mrs.
Roescer handled the paper we'll and
brought out the points that it did not
pay to marry a man to reform him.
The Kings Daughters held very in,
teresting meeting at the home of Mrs
Anna Anderson. A very nice time was
had. The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Ruthcna McCrackcn.
Mrs. Perry Grecnup and son who
were week end guests at the home of
to their home in Ottumwa today.
Mr.. Eugene Boulcy of I. w. c. re-
turned to his home today after the close
OF successful schoc: ear.
Miss Eta Scavey who has been at
tending Wesleyan left for Ottumwa
Monday to mako a short visit with rela
tives before going to her home in ST..
| Louis, Mo.
/ Mrs. Will Burnaugh left for Chicago
Monday where she will attend the grad
! uation Of her daughter, Miss Madalion
! from the training course Of Provident
| hospital.
Mrs. Edwin Boston and little niece,
| Betty Lou, returned to their home in
| Boone, Iowa last Monday.
Mrs. George Jackson was caller in
| Fairfield last Monday.
| Mrs George Jackson does shampooing
and hair dressing. GIVE her call
Mr.. Charles Fitzgerald was hurriedly
taken to the hospital in Burlington last
Saturday. Last reports was that he
was better. ~...''A.\
| Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Colson of Fair
field were visitors in the city last Sun
day.
Masters Louie and Lloyd Hubbard
CT Fairfield visited in the city recently.
Mrs. Title Williams went to Bur
lington last Monday to consult spe-
cialist. Mrs. Williams has been in poor
health for quite awhile.
| Having taken a course in Nine. c. J.
Walkers hairdressing, Mrs. Louise
Greenup is ready to do shampooing.
Mr.. W. O. Perkins of Pennington
Iowa is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ed
Reescer,
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FORT DODGE, IOWA. !.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Bnckner have re-
turned home from Rochester, Mimi,
where they have been visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. John Downing.
Mrs. Anna Spencer and the Misses
Marie Flemings and Bessie Berdoc at
tended the banquet given in Mason
|, City, Friday night.
" Mr.. Harris and Mr.. Reed of Spencer
spent decoration day in the city
III Mrs George Walden died at her home
in Estherville, Iowa last Friday follow
ing an illness of ten days. Mrs. Walden
will be greatly missed by her many
friends. for she formerly resided here
before moving to Estherville. She is
survived by her husband and a host of
relatives. Her remains were taken to
Meridian. Miss, for burial.
Mr. Luther Brown is back in our city
again.
Mrs. Frank Perkins who. has been
quite i'll is able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Washington of st.
Joseph, Mo-, are in the city for an in
definite stay. They are playing with
the Perkins orchestra.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Dishman have
moved into their new home which they
recentlyvpurchased.
The X. of p, lodge held their annual
sermon at the church last Sunday. Rev.
z. NJ. Jones of Coppin chapel had
charge Of the service and large crowd
was in attendance
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Coffman have
purchased q new home on Nineteenth
and Third avenue south and will move
into same SOON
. Mr.. Sam Hayes has purchased new
REQ car from the Waterman Sales com
pany.
Miss Leatia Hudson Of st. Paul is in
the city visiting at the home of her
father, Mr.. s. Hudson.
The dance given last Tuesday at the
Harris cafe was we'll attended. MUSIC
was furnished by the Perkins jazz or
chestra.
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TT. MADISON NOTES.

Lawyer Woodson was in the city on
business.
Mrs. Stacy F1ounoy of Topeka, Kan,
was in the city visiting relatives.
Mrs James Wicks Of Mt. Pleasant is
visiting her grand daughter, Mrs. Ray
mond Black
There were a few young people at
tended the dance in Burlington.
Mr.. William Rcdd ana Mr.. Charles
Prentice were Keokul visitors.
Mr. and Mrs William Shepard are
the proud parents of a eleven pound
baby girl. Both mother and baby are
doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Woods of Bur
lington were here to decorate the grave
of their son. Pricie. While here they
stopped with Mr.. and Mrs. R. Brad
for1.
The members of the A. M. f. church
are glad to have their pastor back
again. We hope them success in the re-
pair of their church.
Mr.. Raymond Black has returned
home from India napolis, Ind, where he
motored to the races.
Mr. Ike BROWN and Mr.. Wilson both
have new cars. 50
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w. G. HELD AT DAVENPORT, IA

Iowa State Federation of Colored Wo-
mans clubs. President, Mrs. Elnnia
Gresham, Cedar Rapids; first vice presi-
dent, Roberta Bailer, Buxton; second
vice president, Mrs. Gus Nichols, Des
Moines; recording secretary, Selba
Johnson, Keokuk; corresponding secre-
tary,> Iona Weatheral, Cedar Rapids;
Rapids; treasurer, Mrs. Jessie E. Nc
Claim, Des Moines; organizer. Mrs.
Katie Brooks, Buxton; chaplain, Mrs.
E. Baker, Buxton; parlimentarian, Mrs.
Braups, Davenport; statistician, Mrs.
Alberta Graham, Ottumwa.
Heads of alton,
Mrs. Lillian Smith, Des Moines; social
service, Mrs. Flora Walker, Davenport;
music, Mrs Johnny Shaw, Des Moines;
household economistS, Mrs. Mabelia
Neal. Cedar Rapids; young women,
Miss Harrison, Davenport; temperance,
Mrs. Lizzie Washington, Abba; clinics,
Miss Coleman, Buxton; health, Mrs
Colleen Jones, Des Moines; program
Mrs. A. G. Clark, Oskaloosa; auditor,
Mrs. Edna Carbon, Davenport; creden-
tials, Mrs. Minnie Grey, Cedar Rapids.
Next meeting, Cedar Rapids, 1921.
The state federation's nineteenth
annual session was largely attended.
The scholarship committee did excellent
work during the year raising over S.
10000 out Of which the Iowa fedora
ton home was purchased at Iowa City,
943 Iowa street. The representatives
to the national federation of colored
women g club which convens at Tuske-
gee. Ala, will be Mrs. Elnora Gresham,
and Mrs. Martha White.
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MACON MO-. NEWS.

The rally which started Sunday at
the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist
church was quite success. $1,159.42
was realized. The rally will close July
4. "@
Mr.. Tom McElroy and wife of OF
tumwa, Iowa, spent few days in Ma
con, the guest Of relatives.
Miss Alma McElroy is visiting
friends in Plattsburg, Mo.
Miss Bertha Young is spending few
days in Kansas City, Mo.
Rev. and Mrs. j. w. L. Underwood
and two children will leave soon for
visit in Marion, Ala.
Mrs. Aleata Jackson and Miss Lucille
o. Harris will shop Friday in Moberly'
Mr.. Quay Herndon passed through
Macon Friday en- route for Mason City,
Iowa. u
Joe Ancell, Zantneese Brown and
Miss Nina Grant has returned home
from Quindara, Kan, where they have
been attending school.
Mrs. Roy Ford of Moline, ILL.,, spent
a few days in Macon the guest of rela-
tives.
Mrs. Mary A. Smith and daughter,
Miss Herdnandus of Keokuk. Iowa are
visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. Anna Dewitt Of Des Moines,
Iowa, departed for her home.
Mr.. Cap Austin and Mr.. Henry Nc
Gill remains the same.
Mrs. Smith departed Monday fog
jefferson City, Mo-, where she will at
tend the teachers institute.
Mrs. Flora Jackson of Ardmore, No o.,
spent Saturday in Macon.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.
) Especial to, BVstander,D as

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The c. R. and. B. club met at the home home
Of Mrs. Alice Neal, SO Eighth avenue
west. For the installation of officers
for the ensuing term. The following
officers was installed by Mrs. Elnora
Gresham, the state president OF the
Iowa Federation Of Women s clubs.
President, Mrs. Ada Green; vice pres
ident, Mrs. G. B. Crushion; secretary,
Miss Lucille Phillips; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs Roberta Miller; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Mary Walker;
treasurer, Mrs. Matte F. Baker; parli-
mentarian, Mrs. BERTHE Williams; jour
nalist, Mrs. Susie Pugh; chaplain. Mrs.
Fila Floyd. After the installation the
hostess served dainty lunch and we
adjourned to meet with Mrs. Emma
Thomas, 3O4 South First street west
Wednesday, June 16 at 2 p. m.
Mr.. Daniel Neal of Springfield, ILL.,,
is visiting his son, Mr.. George Neal.
Mis-. Lucille Phillips and son Ish.
mael are home again after six months
visit in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Jackson ~enter-
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Phillips at
dinner Sunday.
Mr.. Elmer Hurst returned from Wat
erloo Tuesday.
Mr.. Jack Byrd has purchased the
Bakers restaurant on the corner OF
Eighth avenue and H street.
Lucille Phillips, Secretary.
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SIOUX CITY ITEMS,
Especial to ByStander. J

l
Services were attended at Malone
chapel Sunday in great crowds. In the
morning the pastor preached a wonder
full sermon. The meeting was then
turned into a good spiritual consecra
ton meeting. Proceeds of the day
day amounted to 5000. ~, hrs, .
Mrs. John Shores has been elected to
represent the Eastern Stars at Des
Moines, Iowa, May IA.
Among the students to graduate from
the high school June II will be Miss
Vivian Stublefcld and Mr.. Artie Smith
Mrs. Anna-Mae Asker has gone to
Chicago to visit relatives and friends
Friends of Malone chapel are glad to
welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Hatcher back
again. They have been in Des Moines
attending the scdside Of their son
while:he was spending his last moments
on earth.
Mrs. Arthur Knight will depart for
Iowa City next week and she will carry
herlittleg granddaughter, Lille Mae, who
is suffering from curved spine. which
was caused when she slipped down on
some ice during the winter. Her grand
daughter will be under the care of a
good physician while there.
Mrs. Maude Anthony lost her grand
mother last week and friends wish to
express their sympathy during her sad
bereavement.
The Junior Missionary society was
highly entertained by Miss Rosebud
Williams last Thursday evening and
will meet at the parsonage this Thurs
day. H.. .
Rev. Cushion, pastor of Mt. Zion Bap-
fist church was given big surprise
Monday evening at his church. Many
were present, to celebrate his seventy
second birthdays ., 49,, ...,- r.
Miss Nettie Adams Lewis has been
elected to represent Malone chapel A
NJ. E. Sunday school at the Sunday
school convention which convenes In
Des Moines.
Fellow members Of the Boston uni
versity track team wanted to clear out
the place if the apology had not beer
forth ominE,
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CLINTON, IOWA.
CA. A. Rush, J


Esther day was most fittlngly OBJ
served on Sunday, June by Leah chap,
ter o. E. S. The service was held at 3
o'clock at Bethel A. M. E. church in
stead of the regular sermon which is
delivered on this occasion, program of
musical and literary import was given
which proved satisfactory to all pres
ent, and thoroughly in keeping with the
occasion.
The Eighth avenue home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles 1. Thompson was the scene
IF a social gathering recently of young
olks on the occasion Of the party given
II honor of the birthdays of their
daughter, Isabelle and Miss Helen Stat
err They were the recipients of num-
Der of beautiful presents. The various
pastimes of the younger set were in
dulged in until a late hour, when the
guests repaired to their homes wishing
the young ladies many happy birthdays.
William Williams, Jr., has accepted a
position with the G. g. N w. at their
new depot.
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas are visiting
relatives in Michigan. ,t r.
Mrs. William Henderson was con-
fined to her home this week on account
Of illness.
Mrs. Holland Williams Mrs. Alantha
Stewart, and daughter, Elizabeth, at
tended the meeting OF the Woman 8
federation in Davenport.
St. John 8 day will be observed at
Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday, June
&c by Mcneil lodge. Numbers from
Muscatine and Davenport are expected
to be present.
A number of our people attended the
dance at Black Hawk Watch tower a
few weeks ago, at Rock Island.
Rev. w. w. Russell left for Chicago
Sunday night to attend the republican
convention. He will perform the duties
of an usher by appointment.
Troop IL, Boy Scouts took part in
the memorial day parade, with their
Scout Master, Rev. W. w. Russell.
Mrs Phoebe Cook Of Buxton was a
guest few days ago at the home of
Mrs. Mary Richardson and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Davis have gone
to Grand Rapids, Mich, for an indcf-
mite visit. All persons knowing them
selves to be delinquent will please set
tie at their earliest convenience. The
mana cement does not wish to stop
paper on account of lack Of pay. The
subscribers will also get reputation
that would be discreditable should this
have to be done, so arrange to settle
when the agent CALI.
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OSCEOLA NEWS.

Our third quarterly meeting and love
feast of the circuit was held at st.
Paul A. M. E. church, May 10 quarter
> ly meeting and conference Thursday,
May 20. All reports showed an in
crease. Money raised $105.81, with
three additions to the church. In the
absence of Presiding Elder Rev. t. B.
Stovall, Rev. Rhononee, pastor of Coun-
Gil Bluffs preached a very able sermon
and held the quarterly conference.
Rev. c. P. Jones, pastor of the
Osceola circuit was in Crcston. Iowa,
looking over the field. In view OF Or
looks very good.
A large number Of the people took
advantage of the nice weather Sunday
and attended services both morning and
evening. The pastor preached from
EChristian Living' in the morning, l
John 90 Evening, EChristian Prac-
tice,' Titus 2:11-12.
Mr.. John Draden was out Of the city
few days on business.
The Decoration day program was held
at Osceola Sunday, May 30 at l:3O.
Out of town guests were Mrs Matilda
Wilson Miss P. Wilson, Mrs. Bertha
Thomas, Mr.. Fred Landlord of Des
Moines, Henry Richmond of Charlton,
Iowa. While in the city they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Draden.
They departed for their homes Monday
evening. ~
Mrs. Della Bryant, Mr.. Samuel Bry-
ant and Mrs. Campbell Of Aes Moines
were Osceola visitors during the decora-
ton day and were guests of Mrs. Mary
Bryant. - 4 y IT,.
The pastor Of Osceola circuib spent a
few days in Des MoineS last week on
business and also visited hisrelatives
and friends.
The Clark county Sunday school con-
vention was held at the Presbyterian
church Wednesday, June 2. The pastor
represented the st. Paul a. M. e. school
at that convention.
st. Paul A M. F. church is hoping to
have just as good children s day pro-
gram as Easter. Sermon Sunday morn
ing will be to the children. We urge
all parents to send their children. Serv-
ice will be held at 1890.
Mrs Sarah Draden has not been very
well the past week, but at this writing
is able to be out again.
Mrs. Langford of Des Moines who
came through our city last week en-
route to Des Moines stopped over night
and was the house guest of Mrs. Mary
Bryant. They departed for Des Monies
Friday morning at 8 a. III.
The pastor of the Osceola circuit
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spent fe wdays in Charlton, Iowa last

spent fe wdays in Charlton, Iowa last
week on business.
When you have any more news or
Importance please give them to the pas
tor bfore Monday at noon. ,,
Mrs. Emma Pension is not very well
at this writing. We hope for her a
speedy recovery. .- a.
Mr.. Wilson and son and daughter
was called to Osceola Sunday. While
here they attended the ball game be-
tween Decatur City and Oscola. Score
being Decatur City, Osceola, 0. Don It
CIV Toys we cannot win always.
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: CLARINDA, IOWA.
BY Mrs. .Farrier.

Il
Mrs. W., A. Mitchell of Maryville,
Mo-, spent Decoration day in Clarinda,
also visited her daughter, Mrs. Dewey
Griggs.
Mrs. Georgia Walker was called
home on account of the illness of her
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry johnson ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Gravity,
Iowa with their daughter and sister,
Mrs. Mabel Johnson Of Des Moines
spent Sunday in Clarinda visiting at
the home of Mrs. Robert Franklin.
! Mrs. Lou Nash has returned home
from Des Moines where she has been
several weeks visiting.
Mrs. Mary knight has returned home
to Sioux City after visiting her sisters,
Mrs. Albert Cason and Mrs. Carrie Rob
erts.
Mrs. T. G. Jones is visiting home
folks and friends in Clarinda this week.
Mrs George Johnson still remains
very ill at her home on East Logan
street. Her mother, Mrs. Taylor of
St. Joseph is caring for her. We hope
for Mrs. Johnson's speedy recovery.
Miss Dorothy Fields of Plattsburg,
Mo-. is visiting her cousins, Mrs. r. T.
Lane and Mrs. Give Nowling. Mr..
Leonard Nowling returned home Satur-
day from St. Joe where he has been
visiting relatives and friends. She re-
prts fine trip.
Mrs. Ed Pemberton returned home
Thursday Srom Des Moines where she
has been at the bedside of her father
in-law, Mr.. Noah ,Pemberton, who lay
very sick. While there she also was
visiting Wit, friends as Mrs. Pember-
ton used to I've in Des Moines. She felt
at home and was glad to- greet her old
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friends once more. Owing TO her Ih'n-
er IS illness she did not get around "
all. There were several luncheohs ioi
her.
An aboard for the Sunday school
convention at Waterloo, Iowa, June 10.
We are glad to say Mrs. Ella Nowl-
inc is improving at this writing.
Mrs. Georgia Howe of Bedford. Ia,
spent Saturday and Sunday in Clarinoa
visiting with friends and decorating
loved ones graves. ,.#
Little Kathleen briggs is able to- be
OFT again after being confined to her
bed for several weeks.
We are glad to know Clarinda mas
one colored jitney owned and run by
Mr. George Jones. 's
T. Please phone news, 12SR.
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Special To The Des Moines Readers

l take great pleasure in using TINS
cool Corner of the "Bystander' YET,
it's unknown to the Editor, please don't
mention it she might overlook it, 70.
tell you that am glad to be in your
city and state. l am Mississipplan.
l am here to help your Editor. Hos
pitality is we'll appreciated. I wish y
thank the Ministers and church CO.
workers heartily for the Invitations 20
allow me to sit with them in their
churches and socities.
l like the spirit of doing things IN
business and in first>class way. ms
exhibited in negro business enterprise
here. Surely if some can rise, we all
have the God given power. try.
l am yours for the Master, and ser
vice.
Chas, NJ Shed,
Assistant Printing Dept.
Bystander Office,
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Nothing New Under Sun.

The strings Of blue beads that the
modern girl dons to ward off bronchitis
are merely new versions of the strings
of blue beads worn il" Egypt 1000 years
before Christ to keep diseases of the
chest ut bay, says a writer in the Phil.
adelphia North American. The tin.
sealed bottle Of mercury which she
carried to ward off rheumatics had its
used in .udia 30 centuries and more
ago.