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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
wAsHINaToN ITEMS.

The quarterly meeting OF the a. NJ
r. church was held last Wednesday
evening with presiding elder Stovali
presiding. Most splendid reports from
all organizations were given. Amour.
raised this quarter from the STEWARDS are.
department was $3O4.72. Rev. MOI
ris is doing good work here as ever
before. = ao;,r
The mite missionary society. is doins
GOOD work in the cause Of missions WIN
Mrs. Matte Norris as president Myrtle
Rhodes corresponding secretary. ~,
Mrs. Delphia Howard, treasurer, Eliza
Redd, recording. ~
The A. NJ. E. Sunday schooi VIII re-"
der a fine program Easter Sunday.
Athaen literary society met with MRS.
MYRTLE Rhodes last Tuesday evening
Mr.. Samuel Hall sang very pleas.
mo bass solo last Tuesday evening az
the high school auditorium only one
receiving an encore ,. +he
The concert will be given about inc
middle of May at the First Metnoais'
church. ,. RI
life again with Rev. Norris and his CO. co,
workers the church and Sunday schoo'
are well attended
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
WESTERN RAMBI.ES
Quincy, Illinois.

Editor Bystander: Again have come
to the point I'M my rambling to let
you hear from me. l took a swing
from Des Moines on the 10 of this
month and found myself in Maryville,
Mo. have not rambled that way
since have been on the field and l
was delighted to receive an invitation
by Rev. Jessie r. Young the pastor
of the Second Baptist church
Arrangements had been made for
my coming but the threatening rain,
as usual, hindered us from having the
crowd the pastor had expected. Those
present seemed to have enjoyed my
lecture to the highest and urged upon
me to return as soon as possible.
i had only one hour to talk, of course,
l had to hurry / don't think l ever
said so much in so short time. Rev.
Young though young man, seems
to be succeeding there where older
.aIdoad pue qoLnqo oql IoJ ooy!IoBs
The people seem to love him. On the
13 ] had wandered in Galesburg to be
with Rev w. b. M. Scott. On my pre-.
vious visits to that church l stopped
with the Rev. Scott but this visit l
had the pleasure of stopping with Rev.
and Mrs. Scott. Mrs Scott is the,
daughter of our late DR.. r. l.. Smith
He was well known throughout the
states of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa.
Sunday afternoon / lectured at the
Second Baptist church, subject, sTlie
Power of knowledge. = The message
was received with enthusiasm. Again
at the evening service spoke from
the subject, Leave a Light in Your
Window Both messages were res
ceived with gladness.
This was the first time / had real
opportunity to present our claims. Pre-
lvio,ls visits were during the week, but
here the work of the convention is
known because Rev. Scott is inter
ested in every phase of the denomin7
ational work and too Mrs. Susie Hazel
has been with the convention for these
seventeen years and if / mrightly
Informed. all these years she has been
defraying her own expenses. Not only
that, but for FIVE weeks Rev. Scott has
been attending the different meetings
of the denomination at his own expense
with the exception of the association
and most of the time bear his expenses.
too then.
He is an untiring worker. He has
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
WATERLOO ITEMS.

Alberta bOyuo
Snlendid services were held in the
A. M. E. church all day Sunday.
Palm Sunday was commenmorated as
usual and Rev. Boyd preached spleh.
aid sermon on the triumphal entry OF
Jesus into Jerusalem.
Although the weather was very IN
element Thursday evening the concert
which was given by the band was d
success. Every one had an enjoyable
time and it is thought that the pro-
gram will be rendered again.
Mrs. Maggie Drain returned from
her southland vacation last week.
Mrs. Burkes has returned from her
visit in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Frank Longstreet has leit 20
ioin her husband in Evanston, Illinois
Mrs. Mollie Smith is visiting friends
and relatives in Rock Island and DaVen-
port. :.
AS Sunday is Easter great day IS
being looked forward to IN botn
churches. The Baptist programme Will
be in the afternoon and the, A. NJ n.
church will be in the evening. :,
Sunday was a big day at Antloch
Baptist church. The morning services
were conducted by Rev. j. H. Reynolds
Of Clarinda, Iowa. His sermon was well
delivered and full of inspiration.
The, Sunday school was large and
Mrs A. Tillery of Chicago, addressed
the school.
Many brought well filled baskets and
dinner was served in the basement:
| At 3 O'Clock the installation services
| began.
Rev. G. w. Robinson of Des Moines
was at his best and preached won
derful sermon. !,
Preceding the sermon an excellent
program was given.
The paper subject, Duty OF the
Church to the pastor, by Mrs. Childers
was one to be commented upon.
Rev. BOYD of the A. M. r. church in
behalf of his congregation. made sin
cere and brotherlv address.
Rev. Smith of the Walnut Street
Baptist Church (white) spoke in be-
half Of his congregation, and we must
say Rev. Smith is a friend and brother
| to our people Deacon Bruce and Mr..
c. D. Ashford also spoke encouraging
remarks to the pastor and family
The choir was at it's best, assisted by
members from the A. M. E. choir After
the charge to the pastor by Rev. j. a.
Reynolds a good collection was taken
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the state OF
Iowa, in and for Polk county, May
term, A. D., 1920.
Mamie Whisiker,
Plaintiff.
To Sam Whisiker,
Defendant.
You are hereby notified that the pc
tition of the plaintiff in the above en-
titled cause is filed in the Office ct the
clerk Of the District court Of the State
Of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa,
claiming Of you an absolute divorce
from the bond Of matrmony on the
ground of cruel and inhuman treat
ment.
For further particulars see petition,
and unless you appear thereto and de-
fend before noon Of the second day OF
the next term, being the May term OF
said court, which will commence at Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the 3rd
day of May, 1920, default will be en-
tered against you and judgement and
decree rendered thereon.
Dated this 25th day OF February,
1920.
GERTRUDE E. RUSH,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
OSCEOLA ITEMS.

The pastor preached at Osceola Sun
day morning at 1890 a. nj. to a large
congre CATION. ''Peter denied Christ,
John IS Is %. Charlton Sunday night
at 8 p. m. !" Triumphant trial, cruel.
/, fiction and BURIAL John IVA.
Inter-church World Movement of
! North America will hold the Clark
county con ference Wednesday April Z
at the Methodist Episcopal church on
South Main street, Osceola, Iowa, time
to be announced later.
We are expecting every church in
Clark county to be represented ST.
Paul A. M. f. church will be present
when we speak of the uplift for God
and the race. The pastor always on
hand to take the part for his church
when we come to advance God S king
dom we can see SO much can be done
in Clark county in going over my cir
cult from Garden Grove, Iowa, Charlton
and Osceola I find all the pleasure for
the world, no place in some of the
towns for the house of God 1t is time
the Christian people should wake UP
to a sense of their duty and calling
interpretate what Christ meant by say
ing " Go into all the world and preach
my gospel to every creature.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Jackson, form
eTlS VI lIllS scltN HOW Oh sWICHlpd,
sas was called here on account of bust,
ness after spending few days with
his mother and father-in law departed
for their home but will return to the
city in time for the May term of court.
Atty. Spear, well known colored
lawyer, of Witchia, Kansas arrived in
the city Monday evening to look after
court business returned to his home
Tuesday night.
Miss Amanda Holder has been under
the weather a few days last week but
is better at this writing
Mr.. Robert Harris and wife of Green
field. Iowa, arrived in thefcity this week
to take rp his new work and make this
their home for the present thew will
be at home with Mrs. Amanda Holder,
his grandmother until he can find a
place suitable to his taste.
II II Won have any news for the Rvstan-
der notify the pastor before Monday
news leaves for press Tuesday morn
ing Of each week in order to reach the
press Wednesday morning.
Our regular service Easter morning
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02

The evening services was conducted
by Rev. G. W. Robinson, who again de-
Iiyered wonderful sermon. Preced-
ing this sermon Mr.. A. Tillery OF Chi
cayo, the brother of Mrs. Ewing was
introduced and addressed the waiting
congregation.
A quartette consisting OF MS. Down
Ashford and Mr. A. Tillery rendered a
selection. Total collection for the day
was $l55.81.
Monday night the different clubs
gave reception to the visiting pas
tors and Rev. Ewing and family An
excellent program was rendered. The
program was composed OF one NUMBER
from each club in the church. After
which Rev. Reynolds addressed those
assembled at times his wit provoked
laughter and his deep expressions were
ones of thought.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
corr,nr1. nLUrFs ITEMS.

We are glad to say that every depart
ment Of Bethel A. M. +. church was
well attended. We want to say 1nat
the financial. departments are peins'
rallied to as well as the spiritual depart
mcnt. 49,. ,,a,.
before and the Holy Ghost is in the
meeting at all times. We are planning
bic things in the name Of God. We We
are asking the Des Moines district TO
pray for our pastor and church that tine
good work may move on IN the hame
Of God. ,.a ~
Rev. Rhonenee has been nara a'
work for his church and the eoihnh"n
ity and is loved by his people +.Lon
Mrs. Mamie Brown who was taken
to the hospital Saturday afternoon Is
much better at this time. Mrs. FLOR,
ence Frankie is quite i'll. Miss Dess'e
Johnson is better.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
ALMA NOTES.

sunday March 2S quarterly meeting;
sunday Rev. j. w. Dowden was assisteu
in his services by the pastor OF tne
church in Hooking.
Mr.. Roy A. Grayson went over 70
Peoria Illinois on business tins wees.
The Abba people considered IT quite
a treat in having the district NO. OF
the Colored woman 8 club meeting IN
their city. ,4,;no
,;+t,a boys on the Des Moines News ana
tribune in Abba, Master Herman Gienn
and Bonnie Grayson. .aL
Mrs. Hattie Bennings is on the SICK
The Federated clubs of colored WON
on If district No. 3 met on the above
date. Thursday afternoon at the A. M.
n. church of Abba, Iowa.
Those attending were: the stare
nresident. Mrs. Martha White OF IN
dianola: Mrs. Helena Downey and mrs.
Hicks of Ottumwa, Mrs. Jones or Cen
If Buxton. A three-course dinner was
served and a nice time reported py an
The Mite Missionary society RAPID
" progressing auxiliary of the A. M. =.
church under the direction OF Mrs. y.
Z washington gave a program sunday
night in which the young people took
an active part. The missionary soclety
Is doing fine and we wish 1T more sue
cess. ~, A..
Mr., and Mrs. Guy, formerly Mrs. Mae
Bowles Of Clinton, are visiting In our
city. 80 o,r
We are sorry to lose three OF our
Young men namely, Messrs. Ciyde Johh-
son, William Lewis and Charley Lewis
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02

will be carried out. Preaching IN Ire
Morning az III a. m. General class, love
feast come, let us have glorious meet
ing on Easter morning -
Subject tChrist p resurrecnion,
.Tohn 20 90. Sunday school will render
their program at the evening service az
8 D. m.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

a "
Iowa, in and for Polk county N"S
term, A. D., 1920.
Agnes Goodwin,
Plaintiff.
VS.. e
Ernest Goodwin,
Defendant.
To Ernest Goodwin: ~, ot;.
You are hereby notified that the pesi
+;on of the plaintiff in the above ent,tieu
canse will be on file in the office OF tne
clerk of the District court OF the sta'e
Of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa.
on or before April 3rd 1920 claiming
of YOU an absolute divorce from wv
bond of matrimony on the ground OF
desertion and annullment OF marriage
For further particulars see petltlon'
and unless you appear thereto ana
defend before noon of the second day OF
the next term, being the May term OF
said court, which will commence at Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the sra
day of May, 1920, default will be en- },
tered against you and judgement ana
decree rendered thereon.
Dated this 31st day of March l92o.
James B. Morris,
ATTORNEY for Plaintiff.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-02
For Constipation.

Mr.. l.. H. Farnham, prominent drug
aist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: Cham
berlain IS Tablets are certainly the pes,
thing on the market for constipation.
Give these tablets trial. You are Ger.
tain to find them agreeable ana pleasa"'
in effect. Price Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-15
n
CAR AND
AUTO FIGURE m
BAD COLLISION

A Long View street car heading
loT the car barns on Fifth avenue
and Thirty-fourth street 1t IL: 20
O'Clock this morning, struck an au-
tomobile driven BY ]. B. Gould, S29
Fifteenth street. Moline, and prac-
tically wrecked the machine. Mr.
Gould and Fred Brown, SIS Sew
enth street, Rock Island, were the
occupants in the automobile. They
Moth were badly shaken up and both
sustained minor bruises and
scratches, according to information
obtained by the police.
The street car was headed east
on Fifth avenue and the automo-
bile was being driven west, when
the collision occurred. The street
i car was only slightly damaged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
ROADS NJ UST Be KEPT
IN REPAIR SAYS STATE
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER

Henry D. Wood Is spending several
days in Carter county this week. MIR.
Wood is the state highway commits
sioner and is here looking over some
projects in this county.
In company with Commissioner Tay'
lor he has driven over the oil field
road which will be built by federal
aid and with Commissioner Evans
he drove over the highways in his
district.
Fred A. Chapman and Secretary
Barron went with the highway com
missioner yesterday afternoon over the
road between here and Mannsviilc
and today Robert +. Scivally and
county commissioners are with him
on the road between here and Turner
Falls.
Commissioner Wood is an apostle
OF the patrol system of road .mante'
nance. He says We can spend mil
lions on roads but unless we keep
them in repair we can never have
highways that are a credit to me
country. Mr.. Wood believes in diVid
ing the highways of the country into
patrol whose only business 1t is tt
keep this bit of road in repair. lie
stops every break that starts, he re-
pairs every culvert that gives down
and levels every ditch and hole II
the road and keeps it at all times
inst as the road was when it is
finished.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
POLITICAL MEETING IS
P RESIDED OVER BY ONE
WOMAN A n D ADDRESSED
BY ANOTHER At BERWYN

For the first time in the history
of Carter county politics woman
presided at political meeting
The last meeting was held last
night at Berwyn and Mrs. Car
rie Setllff, daughter of one OF
the best known men in the county,
Uncle" Bud Young, presided as
chairman.
The meeting was called by Mrs
Kate Gait Zanies, candidate for
county superintendent of schools
who had invited her opponents and
candidates for other offices and
a splendid meeting was held. Mrs.
Zanies herself being one of the
speakers. A large number OF the
candidates were present and many
made talks relative to the office
for which they are running
"In all my political career, this
Is the most auspicious occasion,
and the first l ever attended which
was presided oNer so graciously,"
stated James Mathers, candidate
for county attorney.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
"COX AND ROOSEVELT "a VOTE GETTING COMBINATION
Row in City's Official Family Leads to Another
Possible Hiatus in Board as Commissioner
Carter Walks out Of Public Meeting

reason, and was at loss to fathom
Of the commissioners in insisting upon
the one clause in the contract, which
called for pressure test, when every
other one had been violated. He con.
cluded by remarking that it looked
as IL the public was being made the
goat to crafty some ones personal
purposes.
Carter May Continue as Commissioner
Commissioner Carter, when ques'
toned this morning relative to his nc
tion last night stated that he did
not mind serving the citizens Of Ard.
more in the capacity Of commissioner
If he was not handicapped by lot Of
technical digging into the purse of the
public that under no condition would
he sit by and watch extra expense
incurred, which he deemed entirely
unnecessary, and above all things he
wants to see the water department
Of the city self sustaining which ne
says, Is not now and never will be
under present conditions, and rather
than see the public imposed upon he
says he will quit. tI
Mayor and Commissioners Consider
Estimate
After the water and pipe line con-
troversy was somewhat calmed, the
mayor and remaining commissioners
together with the city attorney and
city clerk took up the matter Of next
years estimate to be presented to
the excise board when it convenes.
The taxable wealth of Ardmore ac-
cording to the records Of the county
tax assessor is rendered at s1l.5S4, 900.
These figures will probably be raised
by the state equalization board that
will pass final judgment.
The taxable value of real estate,
and public service corporations will
not be disturbed according to an
| opinion rendered by City Clerk l.. NJ.
Thurston, but he believes that per-
sonal property will receive a big boost
when it comes before the state board.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
cox ASKS | OU|S| A \ A
A 7 H RE TO ACT
At ON CT AND RAT|FY
VOTES FOR WON EN- :"

Dayton, Ohio, July 7.-Governor Cox,
the democratic candidate for presI-
dent, today expressed his opinion tha,
It is the duty of the Louisiana legis.
lature to ratify the woman suffrag,
amendment Immediately.
The democratic candidates expressed
views on suffrage ratification was con.
tained in a telegram replying to Frank
]. Looney, chairman of the democratic
state central committee of Louisiana,
in which he was asked to press his
views to the assembly on ratification
Of the federal suffrage amendment.
The Governors Reply
II have your wire as chairman of
the democratic state central commit
tee Of Louisiana on the subject or
the ratification of the suffrage ameni.
ment by the general assembly. / can
only express by opinion. 1t Is that
the legislature owes it as a duty to
the democratic party to ratify at
once"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
LEGAL STEPS TAKEN TO
P REVENT APPROVAL OF
RA CT AMENDMENT 7

Washington, July {. Proceedings
asking that Banbridge Colby, Secrc-
tary Of State, be enjoined from any
proclamation declaring the suffrage
amendment ratified. were instituted in
the District of Columbia supreme
court today by Charles S. Fairchild,
Of New York, president Of the Amer-
can Constitutional League.
Mr. Fairchid also seeks to prevent
Attorney General Palmer from en-
dorsing the amendments. Justice
Bailey issued an order to Secretary
Colby and Attorney General Palmer
TO show cause July 10. why the mo-
ton should not be granted.
The basis Of the proceedings is the
claim that the ratification Of the
amendment by the West Virginia
legislature was illegal because ac,
complished by fraud and that the
proposed ratification by the Tennessee
legislature also would be illegal on
the ground that the legislature lacked
authority under the states consti-
tuition to act on the measure.
Only 35 states have ratified the
amendment, and as ratification by one
other is necessary. the attack on the
amendment through thS courts at
this time came as a surprise in suf-
frage circles here. An attack on the
legality of the action Of the Tennessee
legislature had been expected, but
not until the Legislature actually had
acted.
In anticipation Of such n move by
the anti.suffrage forces, the organize
tions supporting the amendment have
urged early action by more than S6
states, SO that the amendment could
become operative in time to permit
the women TO vote in the presidential
election this year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
THOSE "CAMPAIGN EXPENSES"
BOBBING UP AGAIN

Chicago, sll., July IA dozen wit.
nesses were present today for the
reopening OF the investigation of the
senate committee on presidential
campaign expenditures. Senator Ken
yon, chairman. will preside. Among
those ready to testify are aHrry
Lincoln Johnson of Ttlanta. William
Loeb Of Indiana. one OF the Wood
managers, and Jack Babler OF Miss.
ourl
The activities In behalf Of the
candidacy OF Governor Lowden IN
Missouri were first taken up by the
senate committee. II was also stated
that certain phases OF Attorney Cen
eral palmer's pre.convention activities
will DO investigated. The sessions here
are expected 10 ast only two or three
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
HER LOVE REJECTED; GIRL
TAKES HER OWN LIFE

Oklahoma City, July death du,
to suicide was the pronouncement OF
A. w. McWilliams. justice ,of the
peace, who today held an inquest over
the body of Alice Story. who died at
her rooming place thi smorning before
she could be taken to hospital A
letter, written Tuesday night. and
found In her room. told story or
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
National Educators Assembled

Salt Lake City, July 7.--Today's
general session Of the national educa
tors association in convention here
were devoted to industrial and health
education.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-07-07
MOB STORMS JAIL AND
BURN NEGROES At THE
STAKE; WERE ACCUSED
of KILLING WHITE MEN

Paris, Texas, July 7.---Extraordinary
precautions were being taken here
today to prevent possible race trouble
as a result of the action of moo
last night. in burning at the stake
Irving and Herman Arthur, negroes,
accused OF having killed j. II. Hodges,
and his son, William, at the latter's
farm near here last night.
Armed volunteers were patrolling the
streets early today and there were re-
ports that desultory firing had taken
place in the outskirts of the town.
Sheriff C. d. Clarkson and his two
deputies were away in search o..
other negroes accused OF Implication
in the killing of the white men. The
mayor of Paris, il was said, was or
ganizing squads of volunteers ana
sending them into the negro quarters
as a safety measure.
The Arthurs were captured near
Valiant, Okla, Sunday night by Il
posse and brought to the jail here. AT
the time 1t was thought there would
be no trouble. Last night, however,
crowd appeared suddenly, stormec
fair grounds where a stake and fuei
had been prepared. The affair was
over in less time than an hour AMI
half. According TO officials, ; the
Hodges were killed during a dispute
over money alleged to be due them
from their negro tenants.
County officials today were discuss
ing a report from Idabel. Okla, quot.
ing Sheriff Clarkson, who passed
through there last night in search Of
suspects that the men lynched may
not have been guilty. According t.
r. f. Eubanks, county attorney, how,
ever, the negroes while at the Jail
made circumstantial statements al.
mitting the killing.
| Paris is quiet today and danger OF
race strife, reports Of whic,s caused
armed volunteers to patrol the streets
last night, after Irving and Herman
Arthur, negroes, had been burned n,
the stake, apparently have passed. The
patrols have been withdrawn and con
ditions apparently are normal.
The Arthurs, who were accused o,
having killed their landlord and his
son, J. II. Hodges and William Hodges
last Friday, were arrested near Val
to the jail here. Last night crowd
stormed the Jail and within an hour
and half both negroes had been
burned at one stake. Rumors of at
temps at retaliation by negroes led
TO the establishment of an armed pa.
I a. - .