The Afro-American
Saturday, August 7, 1915
Baltimore, Maryland
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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN
LEDGER
VOL. XXIII. NO. 50
LIBERIAN POST STILL VACANT
Position Offered Dr. J. B. Oliver, of Brazil, Ind., But He Declines—Democrats Are Still Hopeful.
Washington, August 5.—The position of Recorder of Deeds in the District of Columbia has not been filled as yet, though vacated by Henry Lincoln Johnson more than a year ago. Colored Democrats have been looking at the big plum with field glasses from various sections of the country, each waiting the time when President Wilson will take his mind long enough off foreign affairs to name one of them as chief mogul in the Recorder's office. Well, they have been waiting patiently, and their anxiety may not be relieved for some time yet.
There is one little plum waiting for some lucky colored Democrat and therein. Dr. George W. Buckner, who beat a number of Bishop Walters proteges and landed the position, has resigned after spending two years there. He hails from Indiana, and Senator Kern and Congressman Moss, of the State, wanted an Indiana Democrat to still hold the position. They, it is said, got the consent of the State Department to name Dr. J. B. Oliver, of Brazil, Ind., for the position. It all might have gone through had not Dr. Oliver declined the position. His reasons for doing are that the Liberian portfolio did not pay as much as his present medical practice and that it would cost him more than his salary to hold it. Dr. Oliver was a candidate for the position of Minister to Haiti to succeed H. W. Furniss, another Indianaian, but President Wilson gave it to a white man. The latter was soon succeeded by another white man.
There are many"original Wilson men" among colored Democrats (if they have not deserted since Mr. Wilson has ignored the claims of colored Democrats) and some may be found willing to go to Monrovia.
INVENTOR OF SMOKE-ABATING DEVICE VISITS CITY
William A. Thomas, of St. Louis inventor of a smoke-abating compound, was in the city this week. the guest of Rev. Dr. I L. Thomas. Mr. Thomas had a conference with number of representative citizens at the home of Mr. Samuel R. Bishop, 2121 Druid Hill avenue, Tuesday evening. He explained his invention, which, he said, would reduce the smoke nuisance to a minimum. A company—the National Smoke Abating and Fuel Company—has been organized to market the compound. It is capitalized at $75,000, and has a factory at East St. Louis, Ill., with a capacity, of 3,000 tons a day. According to Mr. Thomas, his invention will not only eliminate the smoke nuisance in factories and apartments, but railroads could profitably use it in tunnels. He says that he is desirous of starting another factory in this city. Mr. Thomas was born in Louisiana in 1848. For years he has been a stationary engineer in St. Louis.
The officers of the National Smoke Abating and Fuel Compound Company are: A. C. Mayo, Gary, Ind., president; C. C. Parish, vice president; T. B. Watkins, Kansas City, secretary-treasurer, who, with W. A. Thomas, J. A. Thomas, A. T. Joh son and G. W. Golden, compose the board of directors.
NEW YORK THE SHRINERS' MECCA
Nearly Five Hundred Nobles at Seventeenth Annual Session of the Imperial Council A.E.A.O.,N.M.S.
New York, August 6.—The oasis of Manhattan was the mecca for Mystic Shriners from all parts of the country this week the attraction being the seventeenth annual session of the Imperial Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
The sessions opened Tuesday at the Mosque (Lafayette Hall) right in the heart of that big oasis called Harlem. The caravans crossed the hot sands from various sections of the country and they immediately watered their camels and went to the office of the committee for the local entertainment of the traveled-stained devotees of customs in the East. There they signed up and told from what part of the world they hailed.
Looking somewhat like the sands had been very hot in the place from whence he came, the retiring imperial potentate. Noble John H. Murphy, of Baltimore, was noticed around the Mosque. There were none more cordially greeted than he and all wished that his now more than three-score and ten years of life may be doubled so that all Shriners may travel the hot sands of life along amicable and united lines.
Deputy Potentate McKoin called the session to order, after which the imperial high priest and prophet, Noble J. W. Barnes, of Virginia, conducted the opening devotional services. Roll call showed that more than 500 nobles, representing 68 temples were in attendance.
It was hoped to have Mayor John Purroy Mitchel deliver the address of welcome, but looking up the blistering sands of Broadway from the City Hall toward the Mosque, he got into touch with former Collector of Internal Revenue Charles W. Anderson, and the latter put on asbestos clothing and asbestos-covered shoes and came through the hot sands of Harlem's desert to greet the various caravans. His fervent and eloquent welcome caused the nobles to sit up and exclaim "Allah, be praised!" Noble Jacob H. Wright, of Richmond, Va., delivered the response. The Daughters of Isis the, female auxiliary, were present at the welcoming services.
The Shriners and the Daughters of Isis were the guests of Medina Temple at a big reception at Manhattan Casino Tuesday night. Reports of the various imperial officers occupied the attention of the imperial council Wednesday. The Mystic Shriners, tired of trudging through the hot sands of the desert, embarked on an excursion steamer Thursday and took in the sights around New York harbor. The session came to an end this afternoon with the installation of the newly-elected officers. J. Edw. Smith, Charles R. Smith, Oscar Mason and J.H. Murphy, Jr., are among the Baltimoreans present.
MRS. HOOKER LAID TO REST
The funeral of Mrs. Clarissa
Hooker, who died at her home. 517
N. Dallas street last Saturday, fallowing a lingering illness, was held at Asbury M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. George E. Curry officiated.
The deceased was 67 years of age, and was active in church and fraternal work. She is survived her husband, Henry R. Hooker.
"DRYS" WIN IN ST. MARYS COUNTY
Colored Vote Determining Factor in Eliminating Saloons in Stronghold of Liquor Interests.
Leonardtown, Md., August 5.—St. Mary's county went "dry" in a hotly contested election Tuesday, the "drys" winning out by a majority of 553 votes.
The whites made vigorous campaign, but no less vigorous was that made colored ministers against the continuance of the saloon. The "wets" thought that they could control the majority of the colored votes, but effective work brought the big majority of colored people into the "dry camp."
Every district in the county was canvassed, meetings being held in halls at cross roads and in stores. L. Branch and Revs. D. D. Turpeau, W. A. C. Hughes, E. S. Williams and A. C. Garner were the speakers at the colored meetings. They attacked the liquor interests as being inimical to the progress of the race, pointed out the economic and moral disadvantages of being a user of strong drinks and urged that the money spent in drink be used in looking after the needs of individuals.
Feeling ran so high here that Drs. Hughes and Turpeau were threatened with violence, and Mr. Branch and Rev. Garner had to fight it out with a crowd of drunks at Chapico.
The law abolishing the saloon goes into effect next May and is believed to be a godsend to the county.
COUNCILMAN CUMMINGS ILL AT MERCY HOSPITAL
City Councilman Harry S. Cummings is at the Mercy Hospital undergoing treatment for a general breakdown. He has not been in robust health for sometime and his campaign for reelection last spring greatly weakened him. He has been missing from his office for the past five weeks, having been ill. A call at the hospital Friday afternoon elicited the information that Mr. Cummings is improving rapidly and will probably be out within the next week. Mr. Cummings has served 12 years in the City Council.
Y. M. C. A. SECRETARY CHARGED WITH THEFT
Montclair, N. J., August 5.—Clarence Foster, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was looked up Tuesday night, charged with stealing from the Harrison Market. The Y. M. C. A., of which Foster is secretary, occupies the upper floor of the building on Bloomfield avenue, while the market is in the basement. The market people claim that they have been missing things stored in the cellar for some time, and when watching this week, saw Foster emerge, carrying a lot of vegetables. Foster's brother-in-law, who is a letter carrier, furnished bond and secured his relief. Foster, besides being secretary of the Association is a minister and a graduate of Southern University. He receives a salary of $750 a year, and his wife, who was Miss Alice Hooe, is said to be well to do.
LAWYER STIRS NEGROPHOBES
Mr. Clarke Smith Moves Into Fine Residence on Presstman Street And Poor Whites on McCulloh St. Are Peeved.
Segregationists were up in arms this week when they learned that Attorney Clarke L. Smith had moved his family into the fine home on the northeast corner of Presstman and McCulloh streets.
Mr. Smith bought the property and that adjoining at 2003 McCulloh street at public action several weeks ago. The dwelling into which Mr. Smith moved has its entrance at 406 Presstma street. Owing to the fact that white Geniles began to move away a few years ago, property on McCulloh street has declined in value. Mos. of the residents are Hebrews of the middle grade. So hard has it been to rent some houses in the block that several have been offered for $22 a month. This is much less than colored people would have to pay if the houses were rented to them.
As soon as Mr. Smith moved in Monday the police were notified and they came in gurnur. Mr. Smith told them he believed he was well within his legal rights and if they did not so agree then swear out a warrant for him.
The last tax bill for the dwelling was for 2001 McCulloh street, while the bill from the City water department was for 406 Presstman street which number the house bears. This mixup on the part of the City makes it harder to invoke the Segregation law.
The State's Attorney's office was apprised of the occupancy of the house by Mr. Smith. A conference between Mr. Smith and one of the attaches of the office was held Tuesday, and Mr. Smith was advised to submit to a technical arrest in order to let it cleared up under the segregation law whether or not he has the right to live in the new location. He refused to agree to such a proposition, it is said, saying that he believed that he was fully within his legal rights in occupying the dwelling.
WILL FIGHT TO KEEP MONEY FOR LIBERIA
The American Colonization Society will most likely fight the suit petition that was filed in the Circuit Court last Friday asking that the trust fund that the late Caroline Donovan created for Liberia be dissolved on the ground that American Negroes were no longer applicants for aid in reaching the little West African Republic. The petition is directed against Ferdinand C. Latrobe, Jr., son of the former Mayor, and James M. Harvey, Jr., who succeeded their father as trustees of the fund, as well as the Society.
A gentleman in close touch with leading officials of the American Colonization Society is the au hority for the belief hat the Society will fight the petition Only to years ago the Society turned over $67,000 of accrued interest from the Donovan fund for Liberian education. As a result the Caroline Donovan Institute has been established at Bassa, Liberia, with Dr. John H. Reid as president. The dissolution of the trust would greatly hamper the American Colonization in its educational work for Lberia.
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PROTEST AGAINST BIRTH OF NATION
Prominent Citizens Object to the Presentation of Obnoxious Photo-Play in This
A representative gathering of citizens, headed by Julius C. Johnson, president of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, filed a protest with the Police Board on last Friday against the production here of Thomas Dixon's prejudice-creating photoplay, "The Birth of a Nation." It was pointed out that the play grossly misrepresenting the attitude of the race during the Reconstruction period. It was said that race prejudice may be so inflamed by its presentation here that trouble between the white and colored people may result, as happened in Boston. It was pointed out that a number of places had barred the play on the ground that it was inaccurate as to historical facts and a hindrance to amicable relations between the races.
President Daniel C. Ammidon, of the Police Board, told the delegation that it was not known here whether or not the play was as bad as claimed as it had never been presented here. He asserted that the protests of colored people would give the play unnecessary advertisement. He ventured the opinion that the Police Board would have the right to exclude a play unless it was shown to be vulgar or indecent. It was pointed out to President Ammidon that the Police Board had refused to allow the presentation of the Johnson-Jeffries fight pictures on the alleged ground that they arouse race antagonism and that a colored religious body was refused permission to hold camp meeting on Wilkens avenue on the ground that some white people in the neighborhood may object. President Ammidon concluded the hearing by promising that the Board would take the protest under advisement.
BOSTON PREPARING TO ENTERTAIN BUSINESS MEN
Boston, Mass., August 5.—Plans and arrangements for the sixteenth annual session of the National Negro Businesss League to be held in Boston August 18. 19 and 20, are rapidly nearing completion. At the opening session Wednesday morning, August 18, his Honor, James M. Curley, Mayor of Boston, will deliver the address of welcome on behalf of the city. Wednesday evening, his Excellency, David I. Walsh, Governor of Massachusetts, will deliver the address of welcome on behalf of the Commonwealth. The leading feature of the opening day of the convention will be the annual address of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the president of the Business League.
Thursday, August 19. will be known as "Cambridge Day." in the evening the Cambridge Business League will hold a monster reception in the State Armory across the Harvard Bridge, in honor of the officers, delegates and visitors to the National Convention. His Honor Mayor Timothy W. Good. will welcome the convention of Cambridge.
Mrs. Emma Jones, of Mosher street, enjoys the distinction of being the first woman to qualify under Maryland's new barber law. She passed her examination with flying colors. Mrs. Jones is a daughter of Rev. Joseph L. Butler.
DEATH OF MRS. SARAH J. VODERY
Was One of The Best Known Women in This City—Her Home, Headquarters for Frederick Douglass
Mrs. Sarah J. Vodery, one of the best known women in the city, died at the home of her son, Harry A. Vodery, 1725 Orleans Street Monday morning. She had been ill for the past three months.
The deceased was born in Cambridge, Md., 85 years ago, but came to this city when two years of age. She was educated at a Catholic school in southeast Baltimore.
Mrs. Vodery was well known in church and charitable work, and for years was a member of Centennial M. E. Church.
The late Frederick Douglass, always made her old home, 333 S. Caroline street, his headquarters when in Baltimore. It was largely through her influence that Douglass bought old Culker's Hall, on South Dallas street, and erected thereon a row of houses known as Douglass Row.
Mrs. Vodery was widely read and could write with a firm and steady hand up until the time of her last illness.
Mrs. Vodery's father was the late Capt. A. H. Peterson, who operated the first ferry between the foot of Broadway and Locust Point.
She was for a number of years a teacher and enjoyed the distinction of having been the first teacher appointed in the local schools established by the Freedmen's Bureau after the Civil War.
Four children—Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Miss Mary, Charles F. and Harry A. Vodery—survive. She also leaves three grandchildren, one of whom is Will H. Vodery, the song writer.
Funeral services were held at Centennial M. E. Church, Thursday afternoon, Revs. N. M. Carroll and D. W. Hays, as well as other ministers officiating. A beautiful tribute was read from Rev. I. L. Thomas, who was unable to be present.
The Commonwealth is the latest race journal to be published here. Those connected therewith include Arthur Bragg, city editor; Revs. Ernest Lyon, managing editor; A. L. Gaines, treasurer; G. F. Bragg, associate editor; Levi Miller, N. M. Naylor, W. E. Williams and S. A. Virgil, and Joseph Evans and Dr. E V. Stokes.
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E.&W.H. PYTHIANS HOLD SESSION
Grand Officers Reports Show Progress Along the Line Solomon Tripp Elected rand Chancellor
Hillsboro, Md., August 5.—The seventh annual session of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, E. and W. H., of Maryland, was held here July 28th and 29th, and was presided over by Grand Chancellor Wm. I. Butter, Jr., of Baltimore. The sessions were held in the beautiful Castle Hall owned by Macco Lodge. At the opening session Wednesday, following prayer by Rev. O. P. Dickerson, of Odessa Lodge, Del. and the singing of the ode, the Grand Chancellor appointed the various committees, after which a recess of one hour was taken. When the session again convened, the report of the committee on credentials and returns was read. The report showed an increase of three hundred in the membership of the order during the year, and a corresponding increase in its financial condition, the Grand Lodge being able to meet all its obligations. The reports of the grand officers showed the order to be in a flourishing condition throughout the jurisdiction, while the report of the Grand Chancellor was an exhaustive review of the work done during the year. The session then
JOHN H. HARRIS
SOLOMON TRIPP adjourned until Thursday morning.
adjourned until Thursday morning.
In the afternoon, the delegates were guests at a baseball game and in the evening, a picnic in the grove, which was attended by fully five hundred persons. Supreme Chancellor Wm. A. Hawkins and Supreme Trustee Solomon Tripp were to have delivered addresses, but owing to a storm which arose, this part of the program was dispensed with.
The session convened on Thursday morning to hear the reports of the various committees, and resolutions, many of which were very beneficial, and the reports of the several committees were of a most promising and encouraging nature. Following these reports the election of the various officers was gone into with the following result:
G. C., Solomon Tripp, Baltimore, M.; G. V.C., Howard Simpson Middletown, Del.; G. Prelate, Rev. O. P.; Dickerson, Delaware City; G.M. of Exchequer, Augustus Fields, Baltimore; G. K. of R. and S., Andrew Brown, Kidgely, Md.; G. M. of F., W. E. McKimson, Baltimore; G. M. at A., W. E. Corney Goldsboro, Md.; G. O. G., Hughes Tuxon, Hillsboro, Md.; Supreme Representative, W. I. Butler, Jr., Baltimore; G. Medical Doctor, Dr. Thomas S. Hawkins, Baltimore.
Mr. Solomon Tripp, who was elected Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, E. W. H. at its session last week, is, probably the foremost Pythian in the State. He has been connected with the order for the past thirty-three years, and is largely responsible for the spread of the order in the State. He served the old Grand Lodge of the E. and W. H. two terms as Grand Chancellor and liquidated a debt of $100 during the first six months of his administration, with the aid of George H. Carter, Nathan N. Ross, the late Wm. H Watson, Thomas J. Sampson, and the membership of Enterprise Lodge, No. 2, of which Mr. Tripp was a member and founder, and Lily of the Valley Court, of which he is still a member. Having accomplished this, he then started to build up the
order, and formed a number of clubs in all parts of the city, especially East Baltimore, St. James Lodge being the first lodge he instituted in that section. During his term of office, Mr. Tripp appointed Rev. J. W. Jefferson, a Deputy for the Eastern Shore, and through his instruction, Rev. Jefferson was successful in instituting a number of lodges in that section. Mr. Tripp served three successive years as head of the Courts of Calanthe in Maryland and brought this branch of the order from a mere handful up to a high state of efficiency.
Mr. Tripp is at present a member of every department of the order. Beside the positions already mentioned, he has served twice as representative to the Supreme Lodge, and in 1898 at Washington, he was elected Supreme Master of Exchequer, to succeed A. A. Kinner, of Cambridge. He held his position until 1905, when at the session in Kansas City, he was succeeded by George E. Gordon, of Chelsey, Mass. At this session he was elected Supreme Session which will be held in New Bedford, Mass. Thus it can be seen that the present success of the order in Maryland is very largely due to this old stalwart, who has ever been on the firing line, when the interests of Pythianism were concerned.
GRAND COURT OF CALANTHE MEETS
The fifth annual session of the Grand Court of Calanthe K. of P. of the E. and W. Hemisphers, Maryland and Delaware, convened in Good Hope Hall, W. Lexington street, Friday July 30, with G. W. C. Nettie Cain, presiding. After devotionals the G. Court was opened for the transaction of business. Reports were heard from all of the Grand Officers and from the Courts of the jurisdiction showing an increase of membership, two new Courts having been set apart during the year. The Courts are doing nicely and are looking forward to a large future with increased results. The G. W. R. of Dep. and G. W. R. of Deeds report showed the order's increase in finance. P. G. W. Sister Fannie Deshields was elected as our representative to the Supreme Session which will convene in Worcester, Mass., September G. After which the following officers were elected for the year. They were then installed by the S. P. W. C. Jennie H. Ross, assisted by P. G. W. C. Fannie Deshields.
P. G. W. C., Fannie Deshields;
G. W. C., Nettie Cain, Baltimore;
G. W. A C., Martha Evans, Baltimore;
G. W. O., Laura V. Garret,
Baltimore; G. W. Register, Lillie Gibbs, Ridgely, Md.; C. W. Herald, Victoria Horsey, Middletown, Del.;
C. W Protector, Sarah Swigert, Goldsboro, Md.; G. W. Conductress, Annie Dilks; G. W. R. of Deeds, Estelle C. Young, Baltimore; G. W. Organizers, Lillian Franklin and Lena Henson.
The Court was closed in F. H. and L., until our next annual session.
NEWS FROM TOWSON
Towson, Md., August 5.—Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Church visited Mt. Olive Baptist Church last Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Rev. Arthur G. C. Randall, the pastor, preached and the choir rendered several elections.
Dr. D. G. Hill, made a lasting impression on the fine crowd and won instant results by the sermon he delivered at Mt. Cavaly Church last Sunday night. He holds his quarterly meeting at Towson, Tuesday at 8 p. m., August 17th.
The village camp of St. James A. U. M. P. Church continues to draw crowds, and its pastor, Rev. W. N. Edwards, is full of joy. Mt. Calvary Church holds its 3 p. m. service this coming Sunday.
The Sunday Chatauqua which Rv. Randall is planning to conduct at the Eudowood Electric Park is the talk of Towson.
The Young Men's Pleasure Club will hold a grand tournament Thursday August 19th. Several fine horses will be entered and some agile horsemanship is expected. Rev. Arthur G. C. Randall is the orator of the day.
Mrs. Mary C. Barnett underwent an operation for appendicitis at Johns Hopkins Hospital last week. She is improving.
Miss Ragg, the State Superintendent of Loyal Temperance Legion will address the legion at Mt. Calvary Church. The W. C. T. U. of Towson will also meet at the same time with the Loyal Temperance Legion.
The Marcato Orchestra, of this city, filled an engagement at the Haddon Hall, Atlantic City, last Saturday night.
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TROOP ORGANIZATION
Troop No. 3—Benjamin Grant,
Scout master; Oliver Jones and
Charles Proctor, assistants; Ray
Jones, Charles Alston and Samuel
Wiggins, patrol leaders; Joseph
Alston, James Brown, and Charles
Alton, assistants; Frank Jones,
drummer, Arehie Cooper, bugler.
Troop No. 4.—George W. Mitchel, Scout master; Luther C. Mitchell and Ronald Rayne, assistants.
Eernard Harris, Bernard Wilson
and Raphael Barrett, patrol leaders;
Morris Yorkman, Adrian Testman
and Edward Gibson, assistants.
Troop No. 5.—W. E. Davis, Scout master; Ernest Mills, assist. Leawood Macer, Delmar Reed, Alonzo Davis, Ernest Henson, patrol leaders; Oliver Lee, George Williams, and Robert Garrey, assistants.
Troop No. 6.—Charles Tolson, Scout master; Clarence Gross, assistant; Wm. Camper, Scout Scribe. W. Neal, Attas Hughes, Samuel Robinson, patrol leaders; Lee Hunt, Herman Gross, Luther Scott, assistants.
Troop No. 7.—David E. Green, Scout master; James Harris, assistant; Rufus Gardner, Scout Scribe, Samuel Micky, reporter. Rufus Gardner, John Hampton, Samuel Micky, Wm. Murdock, and Oliver Carter, patrol leaders; Carroll Watkins, Irving Carter, Cornelius H. Jones, Jr., David Penn, and Hezekiah Gardner, assistants.
Salisbury. Md.
August 1, 1915
Dear fellow Scouts—
The Boy Scouts of Salisbury met last Friday night in business session. The following patrols were present: "Lion" patrol with its leader, Clifford Henry; "Blazing Arrow" patrol with its leader, Newton Parsons; "Flying Eagle" patrol with its leader, Frederick Brewington.
Saturday last, Scout Willie Messick and patrol leader, Newton Parsons, spent all day at Scout craft with special attention to "knot tying."
Monday last, the patrol leaders and their assistants all armed with signal flags and field glasses spent a very profitable day in signal practice at one half-mile range.
The meeting of Troop No. 2 ast Friday night was grand Four boys took the tender/foot examination and the following three passed: Raymond Elliott, Charles Craig and Eugene Merritt. Again the Boys' Editor most cordially invites all Boy Scouts, who read this column to send us a report of the good work your troop is doing. Your report will be published free of charge. All you have to do is to sign your name and address to each report you send us. Address all reports to Charles A. Cary, 1221 Ashland avenue, Baltimore. This invitation we especially extend to those boys who do not live in Balt more.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL NOTES
The meeting of the Executive Council was held at the residence of Master Benj. Grant and Oliver Jones, 1834 E. Eager street. At the meeting they decided what to name our Boy Scouts. The members gave different names, but Joseph Kelso motioned to give it the name of "The Colored Boy Scouts of America." Mr. Kelso gave his reasons for that name and so the Council put it through. We now are called The Colored Boy Scouts of America. Joseph Kelso, reporter, Scout Commissioner r
BIG CARNIVAL AT EASTON
Easton, Md., August 5. — A big carnival was held at the Fair Grounds last Thursday. A baseball game between the Oxford team and the Easton Speed Skids proved a big attraction. The Easton Lyric Concert Band furnished music for the occasion.
Rev. J. W Butler filled the pulpit at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Lizzie Bailey and neice, Miss Della Cooper, spent Saturday and Sunday at Longwoods.
The Colored Laboring Men's Association held a business meeting last Thursday.
Mrs. Kate Johnson, of St Michaels, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs Hennie Camper.
Irene Hawkins, a maid employed in the Savoy Hotel, Nashville, Tenn., was brutally assaulted and then murdered on Sunday of last week. E. J. Seymour, white, who says he is a traveling salesman, is charged with the crime. The seventeenth annual session of the Alabama State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, was held
in Selma, recently. Reports showed that the Federation handled nearly $5,000 during the past year.
Three colored persons were on the ill-fated Eastland, when she turned over at her wharf in Chicago last Saturday morning. They were: Miss Eva Braxton, Paul Martin and William Robinson. All escaped unhurt, although Miss Braxton is at present ill at her home as a result of the shock.
The National Association of Photographers held its annual meeting in Indianpolis, Ind., last week. T. C. Patton, a local photographer, was the only colored representative.
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: Happenings Throughout the State of Maryland:
CHISFIELD JOTTINGS
Crisfield, Md., August 8. Among those who are attending the convention of the Galilean Fishermen, from this place are: Mrs. S. H. Sterling, Mr. George H. Ward, Mr. John L. Sterling, Mr. Peter Broughton, Mrs. Lydia G. Miles, and Mrs. Lizzie Storkey Crisfield citizens are congratulating Mr. Elmer H. Daniels upon his success in landing the next annual session of the Knights of Pythians for this city. Those on the sick list are: Mr. Charles Showell, Mrs. jLeah Nelson, Miss Henrietta Showell and Mr. Severn Nelson.
Last Sunday was Communion at our church. Rev. J. T. Wallace preached the sermon. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting day, a large attendance is expected.
NEWS FROM FREDERICK
Frederick, Md., August 5.—Women's day was observed at First Baptist Church which was quite a success. Rev. J. W. Towns is the pastor. Communion was observed at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday. Quite a large crowd attended. A large crowd attended the camp meeting at Buckeystown. Rev. McDuffy gave a short address on Tuesday night at Quinn A. M. E. Church. He states if the pastors will cooperate with him he will clean up Frederick. On Tuesday he gave a lecture, subject "Crossing the Line."
BUCKEYSTOWN BRIEFS
Buckeystown, Md., August 5. Mr. R. T. Bruce and oldest son, R. Sumner Bruce, had a delightful trip to the Exposition at Richmond, Va. They also met Rev. and Mrs. Valentine and their four children, and Mr. Wm. Taylor, school teacher of Buckeystown. Mr. Wilson Makel spent Sunday at his parental home in Hopehill. A number of people attended the Emancipation which was held in Frederick Thursday. Mrs. Ignatius Snowden spent Sunday in Flint Hill visiting Mr. Wilson Makel and Miss Ruth Makel. Village camp meeting commenced Sunday. Rev. McPherson preached morning and afternoon and Rev. Solom Herbert preached at night.
Mrs. J. M. Beane is spending some time among her friends.
Mrs. Rosa McNeil is visiting here.
PRINCESS ANNE NOTES
Princess Anne, Md., August 5. Services of Metropolitan M. E Church were held in the chapel of Princess Anne Academy Sunday on account of the church being repaired.
Quite a number of people attended the A. M. E. Church camp Sunday at the Fraternal Grove.
Mr. Wm. Smith who was taken suddenly ill last Sunday was sent to the Salisbury Hospital and is much improved.
Mrs. Smith, mother of John E. Smith, agriculturist of Princess Anne Academy, was overcome by heat Sunday while on her way to church
Mr. Nathan Stevenson took an auto trip to Baltimore last week, spending a few days visiting friends.
Mr. George Dennis has returned to Baltimore after spending his vacation with his mother, Mrs. Eliza Dennis on Main street.
Mr. Harley Lemon died at his home on Main street, Salisbury, Sunday night after an illness of several months. Mr. Lemon is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah Lemon. Mrs. Lemon was before her marriage Miss Boland, of Princess Anne.
Mrs. Lillie Dennis left Monday afternoon for Wilmington to attend her sister's funeral, formerly Miss Effie Wright.
Mr. John Carroll and Miss Irene Collins, Mr. Samuel Carroll and Miss Zena Collins were married Saturday night. The brides are sisters.
Misses Fulton and Jackson, teachers of Ashville, N. C., spent two weeks as guests of Mrs. William Gale. Beckford avenue. They were entertained by Miss Annie Handy on Tuesday night.
Mrs. Hattie D. White entertained a party of friends in honor of Mrs. Gales guests on Friday evening. Misses Bessie Leonard and Blanche Lee, of Salisbury, Mr. Hartley Smith, of Baltimore, were among the guests.
Mrs. James I. Dennis, Mrs. D. J. Pinkett Mrs. Annie Sterling and
Mrs. Charles Pollett entertained Misses Fulton and Jackson while in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cordley entertained Mrs. Gale's guests on Monday evening at a lawn fete.
HAVRE DE GRAGE BRIEFS
Havre de Grace, Md., August 5. — Chesapeake Lodge, No. 48 F. and A. M. gave their first excursion to Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight Monday, July 27th.
Mr. Jessie Johnson, of Baltimore, is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Emma Simmons and children, Goldie and Cornelia, are visiting Mrs. Simmons' mother, Mrs. Francis Skinner.
Sunday was gleaning day for the candle rally at St. James A. M. E. Church, bringing the collection to amount to $198.40.
RERKLFY ITEMS
Berkley, Md., August 5.—Hosanna camp meeting came to an end last Sunday.
Mrs. Smith of Philadelphia, is visiting her sister in-law, Mrs. Margaret Gittings of Castleton.
Mr. William S. Turner, cf Darlington, visited Centerville last Sunday.
A lawn fete was held on Mr. Horace Priggs' lawn last Thursday night for the benefit of the Sunday School.
Mr. James P. Scott, who has been very ill is slowly improving.
PERSONALS FROM TRAPPE
Trappe, Md., August 5.—Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mills of Germantown, Pa., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Freeman.
Little Misss Ada Green of Whorton, Md., is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pinkney.
Mrs. Annie Stanley, Misses Edna Staney, Lou Chaney, Estella Chaney and Sarah Leatherberry, of Baltimore, are Trappe visitors.
Misses Madie and Elsie Thomas were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wolford, Sunday.
Mrs. Maggie Sanks visited Mrs. Priscilla Smith, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Lloyd Smith met with a very painful accident last week.
Scott's M. E. Sunday School held a picnic Thursday, July 29th at the home of Mr. Daniel Leatherberry. At 8:30 o'clock the committee in charge served the children with ice cream and cake.
ELLICOTT CITY JOTTINGS
Ellicott City, Md., August 5. Master Vernon E. Scott, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Scott gave a party at their summer residence on Saturday evening. July 31, which was followed by a musical program rendered by some of the guests. The guests were Miss Bessie Scott, Miss Ruth Finney, Miss Helen Brown, Miss Ann Scott, Master Samuel C. Murray, Master Benjamin Brown and Master Leroy Williams. The Junior Mite Missionary Society of St. Lukes A. M. E. Church gave a three-cent lawn party on the church lawn Tuesday of last week, for the benefit of the trustees of the church.
Mrs. Emma Conquest, of Baltimore, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dora Murray.
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, MD.
Blue Ridge Summit, Md., August 8. - Services at the church here last Sunday were well attended. Rev. A. J. Washington preached a masterful sermon. The services were opened with an experience, meeting. The literary in the afternoon was well attended The officers are: Miss Florence Powers, president; Miss Janie Brown, vice president; Mrs. Posie Miner, secretary; Mrs. Louisa Beale, assistant secretary.
LONG GREEN HAPPENINGS
Long Green, Md., August 15.—Rev. W. T. Brown christened the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bishop last Monday.
The Japanese tea given by Mrs. Nettie Winder and Mrs. Laura Hughes on last Thursday evening at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, was a success.
Mr. Elmer Dockins was tendered a birthday surprise last week. Those present were: Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Henry Webb, of Baltimore; Miss Minnie Turner, of Philadelphia.
Miss Ada Turner and Master Herbert Turner, of Baltimore will spend the month of August with their sister, Mrs. Alice Dockins.
Miss Mary J. Quickley, of Baltimore, who spent the past week with her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Proctor, has returned home.
Miss Susie Robinson, who spent her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barnum Robinson, has returned to Mt. Washington.
Mr. Robert Winder, Jr., of Cockeysville, was buried from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on Sunday. Rev. Bailey, pastor of Basil Chapel A. M. E. Church, Cockeysville, assisted by Rev. W. T. Brown, officiated.
Mr. C. H. Cromwell is suffering with the muscular rheumatism.
Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Florence Foster, Mr. Arch Smith, Mr. Wm Bishop.
EASTON ITEMS
Easton, Md., August 3.—The funeral of Miss Martina Blaxton took place at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. J. P. Henry and Miss Eliza Bond, of Philadelphia, are in town, the latter visiting her sister, Mrs. Parson, of Hanson street.
Misses Blanche Murray and Margaret Breeze spent last week in Baltimore.
Mr. Nathan Johnson, who has resided in Harrisburg, Pa., for the past seven years, has returned to this city to live.
Miss Hattie Tilghman, of Cambridge, is here visiting her uncle, Mr. John Bantom.
Mrs. Mamie Broom, is on the sick list.
HAGERSTOWN NOTES
Hagerstown, Md., August 3. Rev. J. W. Norris, D. D. presiding elder of the Hagerstown district, filled the palpit of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church morning and night, last Sunday. Quarterly Conference was held Monday night and nearly $500 was reported for the quarter. Mr. Henry M. Ebb, of Baltimore, is spending his vacation here with his cousin, Mrs. Mary Williams, of Bethel street. Rev. R. E. Ford left Wednesday morning for Baltimore and the Eastern Shore, to visit the Baltimore and the Easton district conferences. Mrs. Lucinda Norris, of Harrisburg, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Louisa Cane of Church street.
Mrs. Lucinda Beaner, of Jonathan street,spent two weeks in Washington, visiting friends. The Sunday School of North Street Christian Church, gave a lawn party last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Annie Forqueren, 55 W. Church street. The Sunshine Club gave a social at the Christian Church last Thursday evening, and the decorations were truly an indication of the name.
FAIRFIELD CHITS
Fairfield, Md., August 5.—Rev. J. W. Widgeon, pastor of First Baptist Church celebrated his sixty-fifth birthday at his church last Thursday evening. His congregation and friends were there with him. Short speeches were made by J. H. Gillispie, F. Ware, J. W. Goodwin and W. W. Brown. A large cake and a purse were presented Dr. Widgeon. Mrs. O. B. Heavelow returned to Deenwood, Md., yesterday spending two weeks here with her husband, Rev. O. B. Heavelow and friends. Mrs. Lottie Mosely has gone to Salisbury, N. C. Rev. Boston preached at camp meeting Sunday.
Mrs. Lacy Green of New York, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Emma Black has opened an ice cream parlor on 7th street. Mrs. Eslie Thomas played the organ for C. M. E. Church choir last Sunday. Mrs. Nellie Johnson nearly herself again after an operation. Miss Mary Jennings has returned to Baltimore.
DENTON HAPPENINGS
Denton, Md., August 6.—The Easton District Conference and S. S. Convention is in session at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. S. H. Cooper is presiding.
Masters Howard and Horace Fitchett, who have been spending the winter and spring at Eastville, Va., are home with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Fitchett.
Rev. J. H. Dutton of Golts, Md., filled the A. M. E. pulpit on last Sunday night.
Miss Beckett, of Eastville, Va., is a guest at the A. M. E. parsonage.
Mrs. Susan Kinnamon was buried on last Monday from the Holy Apostolic Temple.
Mrs. Henriett Brown, of West Denton, was hurried to Easton Hospital on last Monday.
Mr. G. W. Flamer is spending a 15-day vacation with his wife, Mrs. O. G. Flamer.
Miss Sarah E. Harner, of Philadelphia, is visiting her mother, Mrs. S. F. Harner, of West Denton.
Mrs. Harriett A. Dyer is on the sick list.
Pay the agent and keep him encouraged.
POCGMOKE ITEMS
Pocomoke City, Md., August 4—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Mt. Zion M. E. Church. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Bond, preached in the morning to a large congregation and at night District Superintendent, Rev. W. L. J. Hughes preached, and held quarterly conference on Monday night.
Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Addison, Mr. Major Bailey and Mrs. Ninnie Gunby left here Tuesday where they will be in attendance at the district conference and Sunday school convention held in Denton, Md.
Mrs. Florence Dutton and Mrs. Long are spending a few days in the upper part of the county visiting friends.
Mr. Noah Gunby was in Ocean City this week.
Mr. Hilary Gillette was somewhat indisposed the past week.
Mr. Thomas Mills, of Philadelphia, is spending some time here visiting his mother and other relatives.
A grand picnic was given at the base ball park on Monday night.
Mr. Joseph Williams is confined to his home on account of sickness.
Mrs. Della Dickerson, who has been away for several months, has returned for the summer.
SYKESVILLE NOTES
Sykesville, Md., August 5.—The rally for the M. E. parsonage was held last Sunday. The amount collected from each church was as follows: Johnsville, $32; White Rock, $31; Mt. Greory, $28, and Sykesville, $13.
The lawn fete held at St. Luke's Church last Friday night, was quite a success.
The village camp was largely attended at Mt. Gregory on last Sunday.
Mr. Isaiah Gornell spent a week at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Gertrude Norris has been reappointed as principal of Sykesville school.
The Ladies' Aid Society was highly entertained at the home of Mrs. Lottie Collins on last Thursday evening.
The annual picnic, held at White Rock last Friday was quite a success.
Rev. and Mrs. Moore spent the week-end at Hagerstown.
Mrs. Bessie Thomas and Mrs. Lily Gornell are still on the sick list.
ANNAPOLIS JOTTINGS
Annapolis, Md., August 5.—Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Darwall are home after a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, of Richmond, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Munce, of Philadelphia, who are visiting relatives at camp Parole, were entertained Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sims of Franklin street. Those present included Miss Mattie Henigin and Mr. John King. Mrs. Susie Scott is spending several weeks at Shady Side, Md. Dr. George Thomas, of the Leonard Pharmacy, and Mr. John King spent Sunday in Washington.
There was quite a lot of damage done here early Wednesday morning in the Northwest section of the city by a windstorm Unfortunately for the correspondent of this paper, Mrs. Laura Bulay, the roof was blown completely off her house and landed in the street. The roof of the moving picture parlor was blown off and landed in the cemetery a half block away. Roofs were blown from other houses and a great deal of damage done.
CORBETT BRIEFS
Corbett, Md., August 5. —Misses Ethel Hall, Alice Mitchell, Messrs. George Chatman and Albert Hall motored to Fatsonsville last week. Miss Rose Mead of York, Pa., was the guest of her cousin at the Hilltop Farm. Miss Ethel Hall, who has been on the sick list, is convalescing.
Mr. Basil Hall spent the weekend at Chestertown, Md. Miss Robinson and the Misses Mead have returned to their homes at York, Pa.
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BALTIMORE. AUG. 7. 1915
Dinner's allus pipin' hot
Never have to wait.
Pork an 'beans jus' out the pot
Providin' I ain't late.
Allus get a hug an' kiss
From dainin' Kate
Life is full of joy an' bliss
Providin' I ain't late.
Grumpy all the evenin' thru,
No warmth in victuals on my plate,
Sardines or ham or cold beef stew,
When I come home late.
No more I linger for a lark,
Or join the gang an' prate.
I grab a trolley 'fore the dark
And get home 'fore its late.
With Mayor Curley of Boston out of the city, other officials refused to allow the Dixon's play management to drop advertisement pennants on Boston Common. To the penants twenty-five tickets to the "Birth of a Nation" were to be attached and dropped from a biplane passing over the Common. Boston has not succeeded in stopping the photo-play, nor has it ceased throwing obstacles in the way of its peaceful presentation.
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There is but one thing we would rather see than the many groups of children that crowd the sidewalks these hot evenings, and make the streets alive with their songs and games—that is more children. It will be harder to keep down fifteen million than it is to deny ten millions. In the weight of numbers lies the hope of ultimate freedom.
In the Review (white) daily paper contest for the most popular colored citizen of Atlantic City, N. J., Miss Douglas, a hairdresser, of Kentucky avenue, was the winner. The prize was a trip to the Richmond Exposition. We are of the opinion that this represents a vote for Miss Douglas' profession as well.
"The wig wearing, gum chewing, beer smelting, mouth runnings, street trotting, home neglecting, convention fever type of women are out of style, and from them may we soon be delivered", says Nannie Burroughs in a recent number of the "Worker." Her frankness is characteristic, and more than this, she is right. Reformed womanhood means the right kind of homes and the proper training of children.
When the jitney bus line was started in Martinsburg, West Virginia, recently, colored passengers were refused admission. The colored people of the city retaliated by establishing a bus line of their own and patronizing it exclusively. As a result the owners of white buses have decided that color offers no barrier to whites and blacks riding together, and now solicit colored passengers. Meanwhile the four colored jitney buses continue to make money.
By making themselves a general nuisance to the neighbors, some churches accomplish an amount of evil that far exceeds the good they do among their own congregations, for of what avail the salvation of a few if the medium of salvation drives a larger proportion to "cusing"? — Amsterdam News. It is not difficult to conceive that some congregations have not learned "the more excellent way" of worship but we submit that the way of reform lies not in external criticism, but rather in the intelligent instruction of the youth in the Sunday School, and various allied organizations. Youth may change, but old age never.
Bishops J. S. Flipper, W. D. Chappelle, and J. M. Connor, of the A. M. E. Church appeal to the church body to sustain their action in leaving the recent Council of Bishops, which met at Wilberforce, June 17th, 1915. At this meeting, they affirm, Bishop John Hurst was made secretary of the Council in the place of Bishop Flipper, illegally and in order to humiliate the minority. Perhaps the majority of bishops was wrong, majorities sometimes are, the fact remains that unless there were an important principle at issue personal 'opinions should have been suppressed for the common good of the church they represent. The only question involved appears to be one of procedure which is of little moment beside the spectacle of disunion in the A. M. E. Church.
Oklahoma offers to its white citizens a new profession—professional guardians of wealthy Negro children. The guardian is allowed ten per cent of what his ward is worth in money or property. Oklahoma boasts of thousands of Negro children with incomes from $500 to $8,000 per month, and since the county courts invariably appoint white guardians, we can accept the statement of the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Star as correct: there are hundreds of white men in this state who have become rich from the wealth of Negro children.
The Harriet Tubman Memorial, of which we have a reproduction on another page, was erected at Auburn, N. Y. We are reminded of the monument of Frederick Douglass at Rochester, N. Y. Both Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass were born in Maryland, but no bronze or marble here keeps alive the memory of their labor of uplift and their successful achievement. "A prophet is not without honor save in his own country."
"Will you love me, Eve," said Adam. "I don't care, A-dam." Such is the story says the New York Sun that accounts for the origin of our most used swear expression. If it is profane not to care a dam, then it is just as profane not to care a whiffet, a jabberwock, or any other unsanctioned word, puts in the New York Times, believing that we don't know what a damn is anyway, and further that when one says he don't care a hoop he is far more definite. We might accept an opinion that the expression simply means not to care a curse, and let it go at that, but idea forces itself upon us that as originally used the word was condemned, as an adjective, later shortened to damned and finally becoming itself noun, so that not to care a condemned thing became damned thing and eventually a damn.
Haitian rebels promised United States to disarm when entering their own capital. An American yacht Eagle fired shots that kept the revolutionists out of Cape Haitan. American marines from the Connecticut occupied the national fort at Port au Prince without striking a blow. These are but a few of the dispatches of the week that tell of the American invasion of the island. Far be it from United States to pursue a policy of "watchful waiting" or arbitration first with the little republic at our front door. She has stood enough back talk from Mexico and the European powers, and here is a chance to get bad blood out of her system and at the same time display the efficiency of the Atlantic fleet. Haiti's rights—simply a "scrap of paper."
Police Commissioner Amiddon is of the opinion that there should be non-censorship of movies just as there is freedom of speech in the press of the country, and if extremists want to "blow off their mouths," we but advertise their wares by protesting. His honor the justice clean forgot that suits for slander and libel offer redress against the press when it maliciously and untruthfully attacks character and there should be the same redress in the instance of slanderous photo-plays.
THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER
A SUNDAY THOUGHT FOR OUR READERS
THE MUSIC OF A GODLY LIFE
Written especially for the Afro-American Ledger by Rev. Dr. W. Edward Williams Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church
The Christian life is synonymous Book. And at last the godly life with godly living. To live a godly will be in harmony with the bright life is to accept the Goo-man, and presence of God on the other side by faith live his life of obedience, when complete immortality is our purity and self-sacrificing service. 2. A godly life is in harmony To live as God would have us live, with itself. All the deep true Christ being our great example, as sympathies of the heart; all the well as our very life itself, high faculties of a pure mind
This godly life—the life of a true Christian—is referred to in many ways and likened unto many things in Scripture; but nowhere is there a more beautiful representation of a godly life than that which compares it to music. The prophet of God speaks of the life of godly man as being music, or rather a song, for the lives of those around him. He states that the sinful men about him take his godly life and make it the theme of their talk. "It is their song."
It was an age of sin. The whole nation had backslidden and was sinic "from the crown of the head to the soles of the feet." In such an age amid such a condition of sin, the life of one godly man stood out in such light that it awakened constant comment. The Prophet said, "In their sitting down and their rising up, they talk of me, I am their music." Lam. 3:63.
Any life may become a song in the community. A godly life will surely be one. It may be a contemptuous song to some as was the Prophet's life; but to most a Christian, or godly life will be morally musical, to the joy and betterment of the community in which it is lived.
Music is the emblem of harmony. Nature, especially material nature, is harmonious. The Scriptures speak of the morning stars singing together in the beginning of time, and it is no fanciful thought that makes all the sounds of the natural world but notes in one great song of praise to the Creator, God. When man fell by sin a discord was struck, the soul lost touch with God, and that discord has ever since been ajar in the harmony of every human life. Christ came to tune the human soul and to restore the lost harmony, and where He is accepted there is godly living, and that living is like music in that—
1. It is in harmony with God. Godly living means pure manhood and womanhood, and this is in harmony with all that is God like in thought and sentiment, and with all that is Christ-like in character and in work. Godly living is in harmony with the providence of God; with all that is happy or sad in the discipline of life; and above all it is in harmony with the inspired Truth of God, as revealed in history, character and in the Blessed
AND NOW LUCIOUS IS A MUCH WISER MAN
Lucious Locks is a faithful member of Metropolitan M. E. Church. He keeps up his obligations and believes in doing whatever his pastor bids him do, so when a tall brown-skinned man called at his home, 238 North Pine street and told him that Rev. John Holmes had sent him to get 50 cents to complete a fund to return him to his home, Lucious got out his money - bsg, produced a bright shiny half - dollar and sent the stranger on his way rejoicing. The swanger told Lucious that he had been employed on the race track, but had been sick at a local hospital. Upon recovering, his employer, he said, wanted to send him to a distant point, but as it was too far from home, he discharged, whereupon he was discharged. He said that Rev. Holmes and other ministers becoming interested in his case had started a fund to send him to his home and that said fund Mrs. W. J. Winston left the city this week to spend her vacation in Virginia visiting her cousin, Prof. C. Woods, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg and her brother, Dr. W. D. Woods, of Roanoke, Va. She was accompanied by her niece, Beatrice Woods and Mrs. Bertha Thomas, of Washington, wife of Lawyer Thomas. Mrs. Winston is the wife of Prof. Winston, president of the Lee and Hayes University and pastor of Wayland Baptist Church. to send him to his home and that said fund was shy 50 cents. When Locks called to see Rev. Holmes he was informed that he had been "stung." The crook is said to have been working the same scheme in this section for the past three weeks. He seems to have a fondness for members of Metropolitan M. E. Church altho several members of Perkiiins Square Baptist Church are said to have been "taken in."
Book. And at last the godly life will be in harmony with the bright presence of God on the other side, when complete immortality is ours.
2. A godly life is in harmony with itself. All the deep true sympathies of the heart; all the high faculties of a pure mind exist only in a condition of self harmony when the life is Christ-like, godly.
Sin is discord in self. Within the sinner there is constant strife and contention and unrest. When Satan sits at the keyboard of human life, it is a stranger's hand that strikes the keys. It is a malignant, not a sympathetic touch, and growing discord is the result. But a godly life is in communion with the Supreme Being. In the exercise of faith and prayer the good man finds harmony within, and thus with life attuned by devotion, a Master hand touches the keys and every power of the soul joins in the brym of life.
3. A godly life is in harmony with the highest and best good of the race. A sinful life is self-centered and moved only by selfish considerations, while a godly life, like charty, "seeketh not her own is not puffed up," but "sufferth long and is kind." Whatever is for the best good of others; wherever there is real reed of help; to that and there the strongest impulses of the nature of a godly man respond in sympathetic action. Thus the time, money and influence of a godly man are not his own to be used only for selfish ends, but are made subservient to the common good of all men. So you can see how appropriately the godly Jere miiah could say, "I am their music." For such a life, in harmony with God, and self, and the best good of others, is sure to be commented on wherever lived.
All this may seem ideal but it can be made true an practical in every ones life. That which alone hinders is sin. Personal sins, petty sins, promising pleasure and giving pain; sins engendering strife and discord in our own and others lives. Christ, as of old, stands at the door of men's hearts, knocks and says, "If any man open the door I will come in." And many men know by a blessed experience that Christ can and will take possession of and live in the soul of the man who will let Him do so. And thus there will be victory over sin, peace and eternal satisfaction. His life in us, John, 17:23, "I in them, and Thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one." There is the music of life; oneness with God; possible to each one of us. God grant it to us now and ever. Amen.
THEY HAVE NOT CAUGHT
THIS SWINDLER YET
Despite the fact that the police are looking for him, the white man who was reported in the Afro-American Ledger two weeks ago as trying to swindle sick colored people, is still trying to ensnare the unwary.
His scheme is to find out the name and address of some sick person and then visit them and offer to get them into a sanitarium, for which $5 must be paid on account at once. In one or two cases he posed as a physician.
Dr. E. M. Boyle, of 2130 N. Caroline street, who put the authorities "wise" as to the fraudulent nature of the man's scheme, says that sick people should beware of such strangers.
STARLIGHT CARRIES ODD
FELLOWS TO HAVRE DE GRACE
The Odd Fellows had a big day at Havre de Grace Monday, the occasion being the excursion given by local affiliated branches of the order. The steamer Starlight was chartered for the occasion, and it was rumored that the excursionists would not be allowed to land because some of those who went on excursions to the town did not behave themselves, Captain Brown, of the steamer Starlight, wrote a letter to the Mayor and City Council of Havre de Grace explaining the character of these giving the excursion and assuring good order. Mayor Fahey sent Captain Brown a letter stating that the excursion would be allowed to land in view of the representations made.
Odd Fellows' Field Day at Butler, Pa.
The second annual field day of the
First battalion Second patriarchal regiment of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Pittsburgh, was held at Alameda park, Butler, Pa., Monday, July 26. The committee in charge was headed by G. W. Stevenson.
TO PLAY BLACK SOX
Manager Wormely of the Social Giants of Catonsville, has completed arrangements for his team to play the famous Baltimore Black Sox, at the Union League Park, Thursday, August 12.
CAPT. BROWN SOME SHOOTER
As an aftermath of the Rod and Gun Club Shoot last mouth when Dr. R. G. Baker made the remarkable score of 48, Capt. George Brown gave an invitation-shoot Friday last to all local shooters, at Brown's Grove. A feature of the shoot was the performance of Capt. Brown, who as a novice made the fine run of 23 'birds', which was second to the marks of his guests. The ties will be played off the 20th of this month. Scores: R. H. Butlere, 25; Capt. Brown, 28; Rush Williams, Jerome Dolman, John Hasty, Henry Brown, R. G. Baker, W. T. Turner, Mr. Melca, and Benny Barney, each broke 16 birds; Capt. W. A. White, 14; Luther Tucker, 11; Dr. E. J. Wheatley, 7; Mrs. B Barney, 7; Mrs. Wm. White, 5; Mrs. H. N. Williams, 1; and Mrs. Wm. White, 5; Mrs. H. N. Williams, 1; and Mrs. Wm. Washington, 2.
DREW'S OPPONENT NOT TO RUN
George Parker, crack spruiter of the Olympic Club and joint holder of the world's record of 22 1-5 seconds for the 220 yard dash will be unable to compete in the Amateur Athletic Champions at San Francisco on account of having sprained a tendon in a practice sprint Tuesday. Parker was looked upon to defeat Drew in the 220 yard dash and to give the little colored runner a tussel in the century run.
BALTIMORE DEFEATED IN TENNIS TOURNAMENT
A goodly sized crowd witnessed the matches between the tennis experts of Washington and Baltimore, at Druid Hill Park last Saturday afternoon. While the result was not unexpected, it was the belief of many that the Baltimore players had gained a point of adeptness at the game, that would bid fair to make the Washingtonians hustle to win. Of the three double matches that were played the locals took one, while in the singles Reckling alone came out victorious. The matches were played according to the ability of the players ie., best players first etc.
In the first single match was between Ralph Cook of the local team and Clyde McDuffie of Washington. Cook showed signs of getting into the class with Jim Jeffries, and will evidently soon retire from the game, for his playing was way below his old time speed and he could not get his service to work or his loffets "across". McDuffie played a strong, and consistent game putting the ball in places that would cause his opponent to lose the most wind hoping thereby to wear him down. The results were McDuffie 6:6; Cook 1-3.
John Wilkerson of the capital city team, and F. N. Cardoza of the locals, the "Mutt and Jeff" of the two teams were the next to hitch up. Wilkerson's great height and reach were barriers that this much shorter opponent could not overcome, for it seemed that no matter where he placed them the tall Washingtonian was there to smash them back over the net and make them bounce over the backstop. Both men were in fine form but Wilkerson put his natural advantages to too good use for the Baltimorean and won easily 6-0 and 6-2.
In the next match between the two best "bets" of both cities, Winfort Braxton and "Tally" Holmes, the history of the present war merely repeated itself: Germany prepared, the Allies unprepared.
Braxton was not in practice; Holmes was. The game had not gone very far before Braxton showed signs of weakening under the strain. Holmes' free and easy style simply "wore Braxton out", and had the local man completely winded by the end of the sets which favored the Washington man 6-4; 7-5. Had Braxton been in trim there might—but that's a different story.
Ralph Reckling disposed of his much older opponent Fred Cook, brother of Ralph, in jig time, 6-3; 6-3. The former was in fine fettle and was all over the court, seemingly, at once. Another case of youth overcoming old age.
H. S. McCard put up a good game against James Walker, of Washington, but the latter's playing was just a little superior to the former's and he won 6-4; 6-3. This
match was one of the most interesting of those played. B. M. Rhetta of the locals and Harold Haynes were compelled to play three sets to decide their match. Haynes was easily the better player but Rhetta won his games by mere grit and determination. Haynes won the first set easily 6-2. Rhetta by a surprising reversal of form took the second by the same score, and was within one point of winning the third but being so near victory evidently made him nervous, while Haynes, ever calm and cool took advantage of this and won out 8-6.
Cook and Braxton took the first set in the doubles while they were fresh but they lacked stamina in the rest of the games, and Holmes and Wilkerson always alert for any signs of weakness, smashed the balls back and forth over the court winning the next two sets 7-5; 6-3. Lack of team work on the part of Rhetta and Cardoza was the cause of them 'losing their sets against Haynes and McDuffie. They fought hard to stave off defeat however, but played loosing game all the while. Scores of winners: 6-3; 9-7; losers: 7-5.
Reckling and Carl Murphy outplayed Walker and Cook in the last doubles; the latter helping to defeat themselves by the failure of getting their strokes to work. Reckling and Murphy will, with more practice make a good team, as both of them are fast, and know where to place the ball. Scores 6-4; 7-5.
DEATH COMES TO DR. M. C. B. MASON
His End Follows Sudden Sinking
Spell. Wife; And Only
Son At His Bedside
On the same day when he thought
his condition had improved so that
he could be taken to his home in
Cincinnati, Dr. M. C. B. Mason
died at Johns Hopkins Hospital last
Saturday from acute kidney
trouble.
The end came at 3.40 p. m. It
had been planned to send him West
on the train leaving at 3 p. m., but
briends advised that he take a later
train. A sinking spell came and
the eloquent preacher was seen to
be dying. His wife, Mrs. Mary
Mason, and only son, Madison C.
B. Mason, Jr., were at his bedside
when end came. Three daughters
also survive.
Dr. Mason was born of slave parents in Louisiana in 1856. He was educated at New Orleans University and Gammon Theological Seminary, graduating from the latter school in 1891. He was then connected with the Freemen's Aid Society from 1892 to 1912, the last sixteen years of which he held the position of corresponding secretary. He was one of the best known ministers in the country and had delivered addresses all over the Union and abroad. He was several times mentioned for the bishopric. At the time of his death he was pastor of a church in Jacksonville, Fla. He resigned the position of organizer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to assume the pastorate.
Brief funeral services were held at John Wesley M. E. Church last Sunday, after which the remains were shipped to Cincinnati for interment. Funeral services were held in Park Street M. E. Church, Cincinnati, Wednesday, a number of ministers taking part. Interment was in Price's Hill Cemetery.
HOT SPELL INCREASES BATHS
The hot spell brought out a large number of bathers at the Argyle avenue bathhouse. The patrons exceeded 4,100 in July, which is 300 more than in the corresponding month of last year. The portable baths at Hamburg, Warner and Fremont streets also report a good attendance. Tuesdays and Thursday are given over to females, while men and boys hold sway on the other days of the week.
FISHERMEN TO MEET
The Fishermen of Galilee of the E. and W. Hemisphere will hold their 11th annual session at Franklin Hall, Camden, N. J., August 9, 10, 11, 1915. One of the most important features will be the organizing of a Supreme P. G. officers' Council. Delegates from Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia and New York will be present.
E. E. Holand, G. M.; Wm. H.
Garrett, D. G. M.; Nettie Cain,
G. Asso, R.
Under of auspices Mt. Zion M. E. Church and Sunday School On this date the election of officers of the Grand Council of Masons who will be music by the Commonwealth Band
in session, will take place.
Secure your tickets from the following agents: Fennel's Drug Store, Young's Drug Store, E. Samuels, 1138 Vincent St. B.Wallace, 2008 Drudid Hill Ave., E.Abrams 1363 N. Carey St.; Louise Valentine, 930 Vincent street; Georgie Brown 1840 Laurens St, J. Hicks, 1534 Mount street; H. Duvall, 1390 Stockton St, B. Nichols 1346 N. Stricker St., P. Prettman, 1801 White Street; J. Gray, 1430 Pressman street, M. Sisco, 1105 Woodyear street; R. Burns, 1014 Whatcoat St, E. Alton, 1118 Calhoun street; M. Hackett, 1444 Mount St, E. Cleary, 224 W. Hoffman St; A. Prettman, 402 N. Glinor St.; G. Hawkins, 1203 Whatcoat St.; S. Evans, 1525 Riggs Ave.; J.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In loving remembrance of our dear aunt, Mrs. Minnie Gilles Grason, who died August 1, 1913.
Aunt, we remember
That our loss has been your gain And your memory we wil cherish Till in heaven we meet again.
By her neices, Emma Garrett, Mollie Bowen, Katie Miller.
BURLEY—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Vergie D., who departed this life August 8, 1900.
The God whom we love in his wisdom
Knows what is right and best
And we prayed today for patience
Till we meet in the land of rest.
By her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
James Burley.
O my darling little Vergie
That have happened since that day. Her sisters, Mrs. Carrie B. Saunders, Mrs. Mamie L. Casly.
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CARROLL—On August 1st, W. Aubury R., beloved husband of Maggie Carroll and son of Wm. and Rachel Carroll at his late residence, Taylors avenue, Catonsville. Funeral was from Grace A. M. E. Church, Winters avenue, Tuesday August 3, 1915. Interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Catonsville.
The family wish to thank the friends for floral tributes.
RESOLUTIONS
Whereas, In the wisdom of our All Wise Providence, He has taken unto Himself, Mr. John Wesley Watkins, the husband of the beloved president of our organization, and whereas, we, the members of the First Female Society feel that we have lost a devoted friend, therefore be it
Resolved: That we tender to the sorrowing family this expression of our sympathy and assure them of our belief that "after life's fitful fever he sleeps well."
We cannot say and we will not say
That he is dead He is just away. With a pleasant smile and a wave of the hand,
He has journeyed into an unknown land
And left us to dream how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there.
And you, oh you, who the wildest yearn
For the old time step and the glad return
Think of him faring on as dear
In the love of there as the love of here.
Think of him still as the same, I say He is not dead. He is just away. Be it further resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family.
CARD OF TBANKS
Death of Miss Mazzie Henry, who departed this life Saturday, July 31st at 9 a.m. The deceased was the daughter of Andrew Henry and the sister of Hank Henry. She was buried on Monday, August 2nd from her residence, 243 W. Poppleton street. Rev. Holmes officiated. Interment was in Mt.Auburn Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank their many friends for their kindness and sympathy extended them during the illness of their Mazzie and especially the large floral designs from their out-of-town friends.
Mr. Hank Henry thanks you from the bottom of his heart.
FUNERAL OF MR. BOWEN
Mr. Joseph Bowen. of 13 N. Bruce street departed this life Friday, July 30th at 11.35. He was well known and held in high esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral services took place Monday, August 2 at 2 p. m. from Allen A. M. E. Church of which he was a faithful and devoted member. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. P. J. Jordan. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, Mrs. Mollie Bowen, one sister, Mrs. Augusta Johnson and a number of neices and nephews.
We wish to thank the friends for their kindness during his illness and the beatiful floral design.
Come and join us on our First
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17th
Under of auspices Mt. Zion M.
On this date the election of officers of
in session, will take place.
Music by
Secure your tickets from the follow
Drug Store, E. Samuel, 1138 Vincent St. B.
1363 N. Carey St.; Louise Valentine, 980 Vt
St, J. Hicks, 1534 Mount street; H. Duvall
Stricker St., P. Prettyman, 1801 White St
Sisco, 1105 Woodyear street; R. Burns, 10
street; M. Heckett, 1444 Mount St., E. Cl
402 N. Gilmor St.; G. Hawkins, 1203 Wha
412 N. Mount St.
Boat leaves Millers Wharf 7.30 a.m.
ROUND TRIP TOALL 50
Cabinet Making, Furniture Repaired, Electric Bells Installed
First Class Work Satisfaction Guaranteed Reasonable Prices
Cabinet Work—A Specialty
Mt. Ver 2833 628 N. EUTAW ST. Mad. 342
Annual Outing = Waters by Water
Who? The Sunday School Wnere? To Greater Brown's Grove
When? Monday, August 9th, 1915 Wanted How Many? 1,000
Music Macato Orchestra, Prof. Eubie Blake, Director
Steamer will stop at Sparrows Point, A. M., P. M.
...Saint Andrew's Male Beneficial Society.... Will Give Their
COME! COME! GREAT BARGAIN! TWO-IN-ONE TRIP
The Sons and Daughters of Allen of Allen A. M. E. Church
WILL GO TO
ANNAPOLIS, MD. STEAMER STARLIGHT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11th, 1915
Returning, will stop at Brown's Grove and will come up the bay by Moonlight
MUSIC BY COMMONWEALTH ORCHESTRA
FARE, ROUND TRIP, ADULTS 50 CENTS
Children, under 10 years. 25 Cents
Boat leaves Millers-Wharf at 7.30 a.m.
Mr. Walter Jones, President Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 2t-in
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1915
Music by Commonwealth Band. Tickets on sale by Committee
All Brotherhoods and Bible Classes are cordially invited to go with us.
W. J. Henry, Pres. Walter Banks, Sec. Oler Gibson, Chair. S. M. Johnson, Pastor
FARE, Round Trip, 25 CENTS
Thad Co peland, Supt. Rev. J. W. Sanders, Pastor Mrs. Mary Preston, Chair GRAND OUTING BY National Benefit Asso. Underwriters Club of Balto. To Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight
To Greater Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight Tuesday Evening, Aug. 10th. Music by Famous Huntsmen Band Fare, Round Trip, 25 Cents.
GRAND UNION EXCURSION
Centennial M. E. Church and Wayland Baptist Church
To Brown's Grove on the Palatial Steamer Starlight.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 1915
Music by the Goldfield Orchestra, Prof. L.H. Hill, Director
Rev. N. M. Carroll, Pastor of Centennial
Rev. W. J. Winston, pastor Wayland
Boat leaves Miller's Wharf 8 30 a. m. and 2.30 p. m.
Fare for All, Round Trip.
25 Cents.
Begins Sunday, Aug. 1st, Ending Sunday, Aug. 29th
Beautiful Grove. In case of storm, adequate shelter; splendid water; country dinner. Take any car, transfer to Emory Grove Car, get off at Bond Avenue. Short distance to the grove. GEO. A. DAVIS, PASTOR
Preaching 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Conducted by Shiloh A.M.E. Church and the People's Union Church
Revs. Joseph Gwynn and C. Ed. Brown, Pastors
Preaching at 3 p. m. Rev. C. Edward Browne. Prayer Meeting led by Asbury
Singing and Praying Band, Bro. Mablon Turner, Captain.
8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Jacob Brickhouse, the old Cool Spring War Horse
Prayer Meeting led by the People's Church Band
Mr. George Selby, Band Captain.
York Road Car to 28th street, walk eastward two blocks to Grove
SHRINERS' MOONLIGHT TO BROWN'S GROVE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1915
Continuous music by Prof. Blake's marcato Orchestra
Bont lea vies liler's Wharf at 8:30 P. M. Sharp
Come Early if You Want to Be on Board
FARE, ROUND TRIP, 25 CTS
Continuous music by Prof. Blake's marcato Orchestra Boat lea ves iller's Wharf at 8:30 P. M. Sharp Come Early if You Want to Be on Board FARE, ROUND TRIP, 25 CTS.
J. Edward, Smith, III. Potentate Thos: A. Dodd, Recorder
FUNERALS
The funeral of Mr. John Wesley Watkins, who died at his home, 1104 Druid Hill avenue on Wednesday night of last week was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Sanders, pastor of the church, conducted the services, assisted by Revs. A L. Gaines, M. J. Naylor and John H. Holmes. The church was crowded with friends and relatives of the deceased. The services at the grave were in charge of Friendship Lodge of Masons, of which the deceased was a member.
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The funeral of Mrs. Priscilla Tubman, who died at her home, 1508 E. Madison street, following a lingering illness, was held at Centennial Church last Friday, Rev. N. M. Carroll officiating.
Mrs Tubman, who was 50 years of age, was related by marriage to the late Harriett Tubman, heroine of the "Underground Railroad." Her husband Moses Tubman and bree children survive.
The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca A. Boston, beloved wife of the late Rev. Moses J. Boston and daughter of the late Rev. Levi and Eliza Jane Giles, was held at Allen A. M. E. Church July 15.
She departed this life July 12th, at her late residence, 13 N. Bruce street. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. P. J. Jordan and others
She leaves to mourn their loss, one son, Hampton Boston; three daughters, Emma Garrett, Mollie Bowen, Katie Miller; one brother Charles H. Gilles; one sister Catherine Russel.
The floral tributes were handsome for which the family extend many thanks.
A PRETTY WEDDING
Mr. Albert E. Simmons, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Simmons was married to Viola H. Cromwell, sister of Mrs. Janie Sample, on Wednesday evening, July 28, 1915, at 8 p.m., by Rev. P. J. Jordan at the residence of the bride, 218 N. Amity street.
Miss Elsie Coston was maid of honor, and Mr. Fred Smith was best man. The bride was attired in white net dress and a fine white veil and a bouquet of white roses.
Among those present were: Mrs. Wm. E. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes and daughter Bernice Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coston, Mr. Lawrence Banks, Mr. Charles Travers, Mr. Samuel Pierce, Mr. Harry Hart, Mr. Albert Chew, Mr. Bernard Lancaster, Mr. John Cromwell, Master Arthur Simmons, Miss Frances Brown, Miss Nina Coines, Miss Maud Simmons Miss Ruth Henson Mrs. Tillie Tilghman, Miss Sadie Simmons, Miss Isabelle Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Vurby Sample.
FOR SALE—3 story house, 1400 block Myrtle avenue, 9 rooms and bath. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue.
FOR SALE—One three story house in the 2200 block Druid Hill avenue; 3 story, 8 rooms and bath. Gr. $68, terms to suit. Apply 1415 Myrtle avenue or telephone Mad. 3664 Y.
FOR SALE—Beautiful 3 story house, 2100 block Druid Hill avenue, 9 rooms and bath, sewerage connected. Furnace. For further particulars see A. L. JOHNSON, 1415 Myrtle avenue.
FOR SALE—A house on Bruce street, 6 rooms with sewerage connections for $300. Apply to 1405 Presstman street.
verson to St. Michaels
STEAMER STARLIGHT
E. Church and Sunday School
the Grand Council of Masons who will be
the Commonwealth Band
agentes: Fennel's Drug Store, Young's
Wallace, 2008 Drudid Hill Ave., E. Abrams
Nicent street; George Brown 1840 Laurens
1, 1990 Stockton St., B. Nichols 1346
Nect; J. Gray, 1430 Pressman street, M.
14 Whatcoat St., E. Alton, 1118 Calhoun
heary, 224 W. Hoffman St.; A. Prettloun
Whatcoat St.; S. Evans, 1525 Riggs Ave.; J.
No tickets sold at the wharf.
Rev. Matthias Williams, Pastor
THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER
Annual Sunday School Excursion to Brown's Grove
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
FARE, ROUND TRIP.
28 CENTS
Eleventh Annual Campmeeting In the Grove of St. Luke's M. E. Church Bond Avenue, Reistersfown Md.
The Great UNION CAMP MEETING at Shiloh Grove
If You Are Going Away Let The Afro-American Follow You.
Tickets may be secured
from the following:
H. W. Simmons, Chair,
1526 Argyle Ave.
Thomas A. Dodd,
1410 E. Madison St.
1510 Argyle Ave.
651 Mulberry St.
Chas. R. Smith,
651 W. Lafayette Ave.
David T. Harrood,
1109 Argyle Ave.
J. Husketb
932 Rutland Ave.
John W. Smith,
1928 Brunt St.
John A. Argyle Ir.
1811 Division St.
Geo. H. Siddons,
Penna. Ave. & George St.
Wallace Arrington,
Samuel C. Brown,
1032 Argyle Ave.
Euston Brown,
1054 Argyle Ave.
Win. Carroll,
916 Rutland Ave.
Alex. Queen,
566 Orchard St.
Mustache Brown
GRAND MOONLIGHT
Given by the Officers and Members of the N. M. Carroll Chapter
Epworth League of Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church
TO BROWN'S GROVE .. FRIDAY, AUG. 20th, 1915
On Steamer Starlight Music by Kerr's Society Orchestra
Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline St., at 8.30 P. M.
FARE ROUND TRIP ~ 25 CENIS
Mrs. Helen Muse, Pres. Allen N. Brown, Ticket Agent. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor
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Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor
Residence; 618 Dolphin Street
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
2 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. H. Douglass.
Trustees' Rally. Please bring in all
cards.
Village camp every night next week.
Everybody welcome
CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH
Caroline and Bank Streets
Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Pastor
10.80 a. m., General Class Meeting.
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Sermon by Brother Willis
Wilson.
Everybody welcome. Amen!
WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH
Franklin and Pine Streets
Rev. S. R. Hughes, A. M., Pastor
Parsonage, 1424 Argyle Avenue
Something new every Sunday.
11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor,
subject: "Spiritual Evolution."
3 p. m., Sunday School.
4 p. m., Class, No. 5, J. W. Gibson,
Leader.
8 p. m., Pastor, subject: "God in the
War of Europe." You are invited
Parsonage 1363 N. Calhoun St.
6.30-9 a. m., Class at the Gospel
Tabernacle, Gold and Calhoun streets.
Thomas A. Lane, Leader.
All a. m., sermon and Communion
at the Church.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School at Ames
Gospel Tabernacle, Gold and Calhoun
streets. Henry Johnson, Supt.
8 p. m., Open Air Services, Gold and
Calhoun Sts. Sermon by the Pastor.
He will preach from the subject "Why
We Observe the First Day of the Week
as a Day of Reest and Worship."
Open Air Services every night next
week at the tent, Gold and Calhoun
Streets.
Union services of St. Paul and Ames
Wednesday night, Aug. 11th. St. Paul
choir will sing. Rev. S. A. Virgil will
preach.
ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH
Turner Station
Rev. John M. Barnes, Pastor
Village Camp Meeting.
a.m. Union Class
8 p. m., Sermon by Stranger.
Everybody welcome.
Persons coming from Baltimore take
the Sparrows Point car, get off at
Dundalk and walk up the track about
three blocks to the church.
ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH
East 23rd Street
Rev. R. A. Grecn, Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Mr. Bred
ley.
2.80 p. m., Sunday School.
7.80 p. m., Sermon by Rev. H. M.
Washington. The Lord's Supper.
Mrs. Pearl M. Rice, Supt.
Mrs. Elise Ball, Pres E. L.
Mrs. E. B. Fuller, Pres. Ladies' Aid.
Miss Ida Williams, Supr. Jr. League.
Mr. K. D. Ragland, President of the
Brotherhood.
All are welcome.
AGENT WANTED at once, a good hustler to handle the new Patent Book for Visiting Card. A good article for a side line. Write for an exclusive agency and free samples, 60 per cent profit. PARKER CO.,
BLOCK CARNIVAL AND AUTO RIDE
For the benefit of the funds of the 3rd Division of the United Women of Maryland, August 9, 10, 11, 1915, in 500 block W. Hoffman street, between Druid Hill and Penn. avenues. Tickets 5 cents.
All persons holding tickets are entitled to a ride.
WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE
The time when dreams come true is when you do not feel right or are sick and dream of health and take TU-RA-HE, the Great Indian Wigwam Pure Blood Medicine and Nerve Tonic, and get well and stay well. If you are only half living, if work is a drudgery, if life is unendurable, not joy; if you do not daily and constantly feel the exhilarating, delightful possession of heath, then you are not enjoying your rights; you need the best remedy, take TU-RA-HE, the Indian Wigwam Pure Herb Remedy and enjoy life to the fullest extent. We believe in the great helping power of TU-RA-HE, the old Indian Wigwam Remedies made from pure, harmless Herbs and Roots. TU-RA-HE is a great help in the treatment of many ailments too numerous to mention here. It is highly recommended and guaranteed to give satisfaction and is a blessing to suffering humanity. In many cases where the ordinary medicine fails the Indian Wigwam TU-RA-HE Herb Remedies are of great help. Come or write to THE INDIAN WIGWAM MED. HERB ESTABLISHMENT, 1625 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore, Md., or 1728Seventh St., N. W., Washington, D. C.
GRAND MO
Given by the Officers and Members
Epworth League of Shank
TO BROWN'S GROVE ...
On Steamer Starlight Music
Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, foot
FARE ROUND TRIP
Mrs. Helen Muse, Pres. Allen N. Brown,
PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH
Laurens and Calhoun Streets
Rev. James G. Martin, Pastor
Parsonage. 1342 Calhoun St.
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
7.30 p. m., Open Air Services on the
lot adjoining the church.
MT. MORIAH M. M. E. OBURCH
Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor
72 Franklin St., Annapolis, Md.
Women's Month.
Sunday, Aug. 8th, Town and County
Day.
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Briscoe,
subject; "The Tares and the Wheat"
2.30 p. m., Sundav "chool.
3 p. m., Rev. A. Dennis, choir and
congregation.
8 p. m. Rev. J. D. Beckett and all of Camp Parole.
WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH
Aisquith Street near Orleans
Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor
II a. m., Sermon by Rev. D. La-
Fontaine, formerly professor of Greek;
Oxford, England.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School Session.
3.60 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young.
6 to 7 p. m., Vespr services.
J. F. Waters, Supt.
J. W. Woodhous, Secretary
ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH
Lexington and Carlton Streets
Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D. Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. We invite the membership to please be present.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Scholars and parents invited. Special services and the report of the Tribe Rally.
2.30 p. m., Services at Green's Grove.
Rev. Joseph White, of Zion A. M. E.
Church, that silver tongued orator, will
deliver one of his famous sermons.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor and
Gospel Jubilee.
H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S.
FIRST INDEPENDENT A. M. E.
CHURCH
Cor. Orchard and Tessier Streets
Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D. Pastor
Parents: 1838 Argyle Ave.
Parsonage: 1225 Angryle Ave.
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. D. D. Sam-
uels, D. D.
4 p. m. Class meeting.
8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. Robinson.
Wednesday night Class.
Everybody is welcome to our services
Frederick Dabney, Sec'y.
C. H. Hanley, Treas.
TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH
Linden Ave, and Biddle Street
Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., Pastor
11 a. m., sermon by Rev. J. I.
Lowe, D. D., of Philadelphia.
2,30 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
Twenty minutes, "What Would Jesus
Do."
T. J. Holliday, Supt.
THE PEOPLE'S UNION CHURCH
Orleans and Ann Sts.
11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor and Holy Communion.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
4 p. m., Class.
8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Johnson. All welcome.
CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH
Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor
11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Washington.
2.30 p. m., Sunday School.
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor to the Order of St. Lukes.
Sunday night, Aug. 8th, Rev. Lowry will preach at Paradise Grove Camp at 8 s. m. for Dr. Lyon. This is the largest camp gathering in the State of Maryland.
GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH
Stockton St. near W. Baltimore St.
Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor
8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor.
T. H. McGowan, Supt.
C. Y. W. C. A. Sunday, August 8th
1915, at 5 P. M. King Daughters
Day.
Address by Mrs. Edith Brooks.
Good music. Please come and bring
a friend.
M.s. Eliza Lively, presiding.
Miss Charlotte Davage, Pres.
Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary.
Mrs. H. C. Smith, Genl. Sec'y.
SPECIAL SERMON by Rev. A.
Young on Sunday August 8, 1915
at 3 p. m., to the Women's Mite
Missionary Society of Waters A.
M. E. Church, Asquith street. All
organizations are invited.
Mrs. M. L. Gaines, president.
Rev. A. L Gaines, pastor.
Will be held at Gillis Memorial M. P. Church, Stockton street near Baltimore street, on the church pavement beginning Monday, August 9th, 1915 at 7.30 p. m., conducted by Rev. Louisa Groomes and officers of the church. Every body is invited. Rev. B. H. Knight, pastor. To beware of false teachers Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers. Beware of the conclusion. For we are the circumcision which worship God in spirit and rejoice in Christ Jesus and have no confidence intiesh. Phillippans 3 chapter 2-3 verses.
DOONLIGHT
Members of the N. M. Carroll Chapter
St. Mem. M. E. Church
FRIDAY, AUG. 20th, 1915
by Kerr's Society Orchestra
of Caroline St., at 8.30 P. M.
~ 25 CENIS
Ticket Agent. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor
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THE COLONEL AT HUMAN BARBACUE
Which Was Largely Attended By White People And Was Greatly Enjoyed-Meets Many
Beaumont, Texas.—Ten thousand white people attended a barbacue at midnight July 30th, and all seemed to enjoy themselves, yet I am not prepared to say just how many of them got hold of the meat. It was the cooking of a human being. There were present men, women and children of all ages and sizes and actually some of the women carried babies in their arms. I am not going to give any comment, but state facts and you can make your own comment.
Now you want to know where this took place? Well, you know because it has been in all the daily papers. It happened in Temple, Texas. It would be well to tell the crime for which this man was accused, and then give account of the burning. It seems that the people calling at the home of a family (white) by the name of Grimes, found three children lying in pools of blood, and the mother and father unconscious in a like condition. The children were dead. Of course it was the work of a Negro and one must pay for it. Hence they started out to find one. The following will tell the story:
Temple, July 30.—Will Stanley, the Negro arrested on a charge of being the man who murdered the three Grimes children last Wednesday night and at the same t.m. beat the parents into insensibility, was taken from the justice court room just at midnight and was burned on the public square in the presence of thousands of men and women who had thronged the streets awaiting the outcome of the examination of the alleged accomplices from Rogers tonight.
The two Negroes brought from Rogers had accompanied Stanley from Temple to that town the morning after the murders, but the storisst told failed to implicate them in the minds of the committee who questioned them tonight.
The two Negroes brought from Rogers tonight were released after their examination and told to leave the city at once. The scene on the well lighted public square at the time of the burning of the Negro was unique. The mob had chosen an open space in which to build their pyre, this being surrounded by the mob yelling and cheering as they shoved the Negro into the flames. All about, the streets were filled with pedestrians and automobiles loaded with fascinated on-lookers. The trees fringing the street on the side of the square nearest the incineration, were filled with boys, while scattered through the throngs were many girls of tender age.
REPEATEDLY SHOVED INTO FLAMES When Stanley was cast into the flames he struggled frantically to escape, but was repeatedly shoved back. Several of those close enough to hear, said that Stanley confessed that he did the killing, claiming that he had been hired to do the deed. He begged to be permitted to live long enough to tell all about it, but his admission of guilt was all sufficient for those around the fire. A shot was fired, which some claim struck the struggling Negro. His struggles soon ceased and the gathering began to disperse. In a few minutes the square was practically deserted and the crowds had vanished.
As the mob left the justice court building with their prisoner shortly before midnight for the public square, a number of them went through alleys and side streets gathering dry goods boxes and anything they might find to make their fire. These were dragged to the square and broken into bits. Igniting a small pile of the kindling the mob threw additional scraps on the pile until the flames rose to considerable height.
After the fire had burned out, the remnants of the body were dragged out and hung to a telephone pole."
I am now getting out of Texas, and have seen many things since have been in the state. When I wrote to you last week, I was in Terrell, Texas, and when I left there I found my way to Dallas, spending Sunday there with Rev. J. F. Williams, and Rev. H. A. Carr, both African Methodist preachers, and holding good charges. Bright and early Monday morning, found me headed for Waco, the place where the Knights and Daughters of Tabor were holding their big session, and it is the
biggest thing in Texas. At the head of the order is C. E. W. Days, of Dallas, a little short and thick man, just as thick as he is high, but is a leader of men and women. He has around him about 40,000 of them, and he is bringing things to pass.
It would be a pleasure to me to enter into details and tell you all I know about these things, but it would take up all the paper, and I shall have more to say in another letter. There is no need in a man trying to tell all he knows in one writing.
Rev. W. T. Vernon is no longer president of Campbell college, in Jackson, Miss., for the trustees at a meeting held recently voted him out. This action resulted in a big mass meeting held in the Pearl Street A. M. E. Church, which attracted all of Jackson. People of both races were present, and in front of the church and Bishop J. M. Conner was burned in effigy. I am told that there was some burning done. This means that Dr. Vernon will not be in the next general conference with a voice and vote.
We all regret to learn of the illness of H. D. Slater, the young writer. It is hoped that he will recover his health because he was a useful young man. I am informed that they are raising a purse to send him to Colorado and, if you can give anything to it, send it to him care Dr. U. G Mason, Birmingham, Ala. Letters sent 62 S. 18th street, Louisville, Ky., will reach me.
WINCHESTER NOTES
Winchester, Va., August 5.—Rev. W. P. Fisher was attending the camp meeting at Conococacheague last week. Rev. John H. Quiett filled his pulpit morning and night. The funeral of Mr. Henry Hogans was held from Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The officiating clergymen were Revs. Benjamin Layton, Walker Carter, Quiett and Martin. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rhodah Hogans, one daughter, Mrs. Mary C. Robinson of Connellsville, Pa.; six sons Edgar, Abraham, William, James, Elijah and Rev. C. Matthew Hogans, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Delaware, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Susan James of Martinsburg, W. V. , and Mrs. Eliza Hogans of Philadelphia, Pa.
Rev. John R. Augustus preached for Rev. George H. Carter, Martinsburg, W. Va., Monday night. He is now attending the district conference at Prospect, Va.
The date of the Union Picnic of Mt. Carmal Free Baptist, John Mann M. E. and St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday Schools, and the S. V. B. and at Harpers' Ferry. W. Va., will be August 19th Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor of Chambersburgh, Pa., are visiting their children, Mr. and Mrs. John Norris.
Rev. G. W. Johnson's valuable horse died which is a severe loss to him.
Mrs. Virginia Heron of Harrisburg, Pa., is visiting Mesdames Alice Barnett and Ella Gilbert. The latter mentioned sisters and Mr. Charles Barnett have returned from a pleasant visit to their brother, Mr. James Barnett, of Hagerstown, Md. Miss Sarah E. Parks held a fine concert Tuesday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Harper.
CATONSVILLE ITEMS
Catonsville, Md., August 5. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jenson and 23 others visited Rev. J. H. Goodrich at Town Neck near Annapoils last Sunday to attend the services. Mr. and Mrs. John Dorsey and daughter of Carey street, Baltimore, visited Mrs. Sarah Woodland Sunday. Mr. Ringgold Dorsey and Miss Bernice Brooks and company with five others took a trip Sunday to Frederick and returned on motor cycle. Mr. George Brook, of Washington, D. C.,made a flying trip last week to visit his wife. Mrs. Minnie Brook, who is visiting here.
Miss Lottie Matthews and Mr. Thomas Matthews visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harris on the Severn River. Mr. James Payne of Washington, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Murray. Mrs. Joseph Torsell, who has been suffering with her eyes, is now being treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The Central Y. M. C. A., of Dayton, Ohio, has offered to raise $3 for every $1 raised by the colored people in that city, for the purpose of erecting a $12,000 Y. M. C. A. building. D. C. Higgins is general secretary of the colored branch.
IN MEMORY OF
HARRIET TUBMAN
BORN A LEVEN IN MARYLAND ABOUT 1821
DIED IN AUBURN N.Y. MARCH 10, 1912
CALLLED THE MOSES OF OTHER PEOPLE
DURING THE CIVIL WAR WITH RARE
COURAGE SHE LED OVER THREE HUNDRED
NEGROUT UP FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM
AND RENDERED IVALUABLE SERVICE
AS NURSE AND STAY
WITH IMPLICIT TRUST IN GOD
SHE BRAVED EVERY DANGER AND
OVERGAME EVERY OBSTACLE WITH
SHE POSSESSED EXTRAORDINARY
FOREIGHT AND JUDGMENT SO THAT
SHE TRUTHFULLY SAID
ON MY UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
INEBBER RUN MY THIN OFF DETRACK
AND INEBBER LOS A PASSenger
THIS TABLE IS PRECEDED
BY THE CITIZENS OF AUBURN
1821
Bronze tablet erected in memory of Harriet Tubman at Auburn N.Y. Courtesy of the Crisis
COMMENTS FROM OUR EXCHANGES
I wrote my name upon the sand
And trusted it would stand for aye,
But soon, alas the influent seas
Had washed my feeble lines away!
I carved my name upon the wood.
And after years returned again.
I missed the shadows of the tree
That stretched of old upon the plain.
To solid marble next my name
I gave as a perpetual trust.
An earthquake rent it to its base,
And now it lays o'erlaid with dust.
All these have failed. In wiser mood
I turn and ask myself, "what then?"
If I would have my name endure
I'll write it on the hearts of men.
In character of living light,
Of kindly deeds and actions wrought.
And these, beyond the touch of time,
Shall live immortal as my thought.
— Horatius Alger in American Baptist
THE NEGRO OPTIMIST
He is an optimist. Not because he is turned away from doors of opportunity, objected to on account of the color and, the race he is identified with, but because at times he must create the very atmosphere he breathes. The cold water that is frequently thrown over him must either have the invigorating effect of a shower bath or he must permit himself to be drowned in it—and he prefers to live. —Canadian Observer.
BUSINESS IN PHILAUELPHIA
It is estimated that if the colored people of this city supported, as they ought, our enterprises, we could have one national bank, one trust company, 25 real estate offices, three department stores, 15 drug stores, 35 wholesale and retail groceries, 22 shoe stores, 16 building and loan associations, 50 dental offices, five laundries, 40 merchant tailors, two daily newspapers, two weekly newspapers, 18 factories of various kinds and hundreds of other business and professional men earning an honest living by thinking for themselves in all lines of endeavor and walks of life, and employing 20,000 men and women, boys and girls of our race.
—Philadelphia Courant.
DOCTOR AND REBATES
The Independent is reliably formed that we have forty-three Nergo doctors in town, thirty-two of which believe in rebates. They are not satisfied with the amount of money charged for a visit to a sick patient in which they give no meciine, but go in collusion with the druggist to either overcharge the sick patient or fill the prescription with cheap drugs. The druggist is not going to lose his profit, and if the doctor holds the druggist up and won't let him have the prescription unless the druggist pays him for it, the druggist must either overcharge by paying the blood money or he must sell you an inferior medicine, which is poisonous to the stomach, and in the end will kill you. Eleven of the forty-three doctors do not believe in rebates. They give their patient the benefit of honest, elean, fresh drugs, so it is up to the public to use a doctor who does not believe in rebates, cheap drugs and poison, or send for a quack dollar hunter who cares nothing for the worth of the medicine given their patients. 'All people who want to
live ought to patronize these honest doctors, who do not demand blood money from the druggest, and let the doctors alone who charge you for their visits and then charge the druggist commission on your medicine. Atlanta (Ga.) Independent.
WHY GO TO BOSTON
Why attend the Business League August 18, 19, and 20 in Boston, Mass. The first reason by Isaac Fisher, author of the $500 prize essay on "What we know about Rum."
There are some emotions which you cannot analyze nor explain. To walk the streets of Boston pays no grocery bills, begins no bank accounts, purchases neither comforts nor luxuries; and yet I know I am different and a happier man because I have, once in my life, not only traveled all over the states of historic old New England, but have walked the streets of Boston and seen in person what I had felt and dreamed of in the spirit, that is, the place where men and women in the midst of plenty, surrounded by culture and refinement, suddenly awoke one day in the past to the realization that almost four millions of Colored people in the United States were unhappy because they were not free; and that it was the duty of the strong to help the weak. —Boston Reliance.
THE GIRL
Bad home conditions are the cause of our girls going astray. But the end of the battle is not yet for those girls who struggle on alone and unprotected with their pressing financial problems. The greatest menace is before her—the man. See her as he meets her at the door of her place of employment! See her as she returns to her cheap boarding house or badly kept home! Huddled away among coarse and vulgar male companions, No fiends for a sympathetic touch or word, tired from a hard day's toil, even to the point of recklessness, starving for honest pleasures and amusements and with what does she meet? The advances of men without either a spark of bravery or honor, who hunt as t eir lawful prey this impoverished girl, this defenseless Negro child of poverty, unprotected, unloved and uncared for as she is plunged into the swirling seething stream of humanity, the advances of men who are so low that they have lost even a sense of sportsmanship and who seek as their game a tired and lonely girl. All such bruises are not to be found on the bad streets and in the dives of this city. Search the church roll and hanging around the drug stores etc. —Cincinnati Union.
Shady Side View Boarding
Much Improvement made for accommodation. Bathing water near. Many pleasures are afforded to all. All Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to come and have a pleasant time. Boys and girls are safe here. A House of Credit. Address: MRS. CARRIE PRANN, Proprietor
In the Lodge Room, the Church, the Dance Hall and other Public Places You use the common drinking cups that are used by everyone else. If you ever stopped to think you would realize just how unhealthy it is. The mouth-that sensitive organ-should be protected by the use of
SANITARY DRINKING CUPS
Keep the germs out of your mouth. Don't put your lips on the cup that everybody uses, the cup that has been allowed to stand and collect all the dust and dirt in the room—that is often the common drinking vessel for every living thing in the room—flies, ants, misquitos, candle bugs, roaches, mice, etc. Let your motto be
A Cleancup with every drink.
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Fares—First class $2.50 one way, $4.50 round trip. $2.00 Second Class
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Our offices are thoroughly equipped with the most modern devices—and always in charge of competent optometrists. Your eyesight is the most delicate of all your senses, and once gone it can never be restored. In selecting eyeglasses, therefore, it is imperative that you secure those that will aid, not injure, your sight. To be on the safe side, better come here where expert examination of your eyes will determine exactly the glasses needed. Good Glasses As. Low As $1.00
The Cut Rate Optical Co.
A Few Doors Below the Colonial Theatre
Perfectly Equipped Examining Rooms and Grinding Plant
Your Broken Lenses Duplicated From The Pieces
MRS. LUCY S. DAY
wishes to announce the removal of her Hair Dressing Parlor from 1308 N. Fremont Avenue to her residence.
1353 N. Calhoun Street
Hair work of all kinds made to order. Wigs and Toups a specialty.
Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Facial Massage. Try her Perfection Hair
Pomade and Tonic Instructions given in all branches. Terms easy.
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STORY OF HAITI AND ITS PEOPLE
PARADISE OF THE ANTILLES
nhabitants of Country Made Famous by the Heroic Deeds of Toussaint L'Ouverture Indicate Desire to Establish More Friendly Relations With the Race In America.
BY THEODORE STEPHENS.
Cape Haiti, Haiti—Situated between the two Americas, at the entrance of the gulf of Mexico, stands the well known island of Quisqueya, which was discovered by Columbus on Dec. 6, 1402. It is a land of rivers and high mountains, a land of plenty, a land where nature is lavish in her generosity, a land that accommodates itself to all classes—from the peasant to the bourgeois—where the bourgair in his hotel could be made quite as contented with his lot as a Caesar on his throne.
It is a land which the Creator has in mercy given to the race of Ham for a patrimony, to have and to hold from the year A. D. 1894 and henceforward, as was Canaan of old to the twelve tribes of Israel; a land where all sons of Ethiopia are monarchs of all they survey and their rights to self government there is none to dispute.
This small but independent republic, whose sons on certain occasions have shown themselves the worthy descendants of that astute statesman, that is reproachable Knight, that Napoleon warrior, Toussaint Pouverture, of whose biographer said, "I feel humble to no ouverture partion at I pass." This man makes an opening wherever he passes."—Vie de Toussaint Pouverture.
These seals of a worthy ancestor who, it should be remembered to their
THE PALACE OF THE PALACE OF THE PALACE
TEMPLE ERECTED BY THE BLACKS OF HAITI TO COMMEMORATE THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
credit, notwithstanding the debit side of the ledger of their national life, have given proof of their value in helping to liberate Venezuela from the yoke of Castilian bondage, have a parcel of ground allotted them, which from its geographical position, its temperate climate, its well watered plains and its natural resources could be converted into a veritable "Paradise of the Antilles." It can be made to yield proportionately to its owners and masters all that the state of California yields to the United States of America—gold in abundance—by the establishment of various industries all over her domains.
Like Luzon, Haiti is capable of yielding large crops of sugar, which would find a ready export market. Like certain tributary dependencies, this land of the "blacks" is well qualified to produce immense quantities of flax and hemp, and to all the world Haiti could contribute substantially from her mercury and other mines, from her dyewoods, from her forests of building timbers, for architectural purposes as well as for railroad ties, ship building and cabinet work.
In this way or along these and other lines Haiti could be worked up into a country of usefulness and abundance, where the sons of toil would under their own vine and fig tree find a veritable refugium pecatorum from the odium of the "all white" peril. But Haiti has not yet arrived at this point, She will, however, develop along the same human lines as did Albion before she could become the England of the twentieth century.
Her civil wars will end just as surely as terminated those of the old Picts and Scots, and her development will in time grow and progress, as have those of the sturdy Anglo-Saxon of today compared with his heathen ancestor, the druid of yore. Haiti is a land with which the Negro-Americans should in the interest of the race, in the interest of their history, become acquainted. They should become acquainted with its people, the Haitians, their brethren; with their custorms and habits, with the salubrious climate of this fruitful land; end above all with its exports of coffee, cocoa, sisal, mahogany, cedar, dye woods, etc.
This can easily be done by communicating with the writer, who is a member of the race and has lived on the island for twenty-two years.
DR. J. W. JONES' ACTIVITIES.
Notable Career of a Native Virginian at
Winston-Salem, N. C.
Winston-Salem, N. C.—Among the foremost members of the National Medical association in this state is Dr. J. W. Jones of this city. He is a native of Mecklenburg county, Va.. where he is still well and favormly known on account of his activity and ambition to make the most of his opportunities to win success. Dr. Jones is a graduate of the Leonard Medical school, Shaw university, Raleigh, N. C. class of 1801.
After his graduation Dr. Jones decided to make this city his home. He began the practice of his profession here about twenty-four years ago. At the time of his taking up residence here there was but one other member of the race practicing medicine in this town. By close application to his duties as a physician, coupled with diligent study, he has risen to the front rank among the professional men of the state.
He is an ex-president of the State Medical association and a former member of the executive board of the National Medical association. Besides his exacting duties as a physician, Dr. Jones holds the position of grand chancellor of the order of Knights of Pythias of North Carolina and is chairman of the board of trustees of the First Baptist church in this city. He is thoroughly interested in the welfare of the race and is connected with about all of the enterprises of importance for racial advancement in this city and state.
Along other business lines here he is a partner of his brother as owner of one of the finest and best equipped pharmacies in the state. Dr. Jones is a good manager and knows how to economize. This is shown by the fact that he is a large property owner and exerts a wide influence among his fellow citizens of both races. He is a familiar figure at the annual meetings of the National Medical association. At the last session, held at Raleigh in August, 1914, Dr. Jones and his brother gave a "Kitty Wilkes" smoker in honor of the members of the association.
CAPABLE AFRICAN LEADER.
How Dr. Majola Agbebi Serves Native Interests on West Coast.
By BRUCE "GRIT."
Many Americans of both races who had the pleasure of meeting Majola Agbebi, D. D., Ph. D., in New York a few years ago will no doubt be pleased to learn that he has recently been elected president of the Commission of African Churches of West Africa.
JOHN H. HARRIS
AND
MARY H. HARRIS
DR. AND MIS. MAJOLA AGEBBI. chosen director of the Niger Baptist union and chairman of the conference of Yoruba Baptist churches. All the independent native Baptist churches of West Africa are now linked together with the missionary or subsidized churches, Dr. Aghebi having had the honor of being elected president of this body by both sections in assembly, the whites proposing it and the blacks confirming it. His election has created a great deal of favorable comment. Dr. Aghebi is a man of fine culture and a scholar who has few equals. He is an able, eloquent preacher and teacher, and it is no cause for wonder that white men and black men united in the movement to make him president of the most powerful and influential branch of the Baptist church in West Africa.
He is the right man in the right place, and the Baptists of West Africa may well congratulate themselves on having as their leader a man so well qualified morally and intellectually to lead them. The doctor will have in Mrs. Adeoha Agebi, his good wife, a worthy and capable helpmeet in his work in Lagos and the Nigerias. Mrs. Agebi is a lady of superior mental attainments, and her chiography is as beautiful as her English is perfect. She is a model housewife and an agreeable and charming hostess, a typical African lady. Dr. Agebi received the degree of doctor of philosophy at Columbia university, New York.
Thrifty Business Men at Danville, Va.
The Danville (Va.) Loan and Investment company is capitalized at $35,000 and owns property to the value of $40,000. E. H. Adams is president of the company, and J. R. Wilson is the secretary and treasurer.
THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER
MISSION OF THE BUSINESS LEAGUE
Story of Struggle and Achievement Told by Members of Influential National Body Convinces Noted Clergymen That It Was Born For a Definite and Laudable Purpose.
Holly Springs, Miss.—Bishop Ellen Cottrell of this place is a life member of the National Negro Business league. He is what many of us are pleased to call one of the "Old Guards" both as a minister and a worker along other helpful lines making for the progress of the colored Americans. Bishop Cottrell is very enthusiastic in all of his work. He has issued to the race press of the country the following article bearing on the efforts and achievements of the National Negro Business league.
There are many reasons why the ensuing convention to be held in Boston should be the greatest in its history many of which are set forth in the literature that is being circulated very extensively throughout the country but I wish here to emphasize two reasons particularly-first, business has seldom experienced such paralysis as now affects the commercial life of the country.
We are confronted with conditions in every phase of life that try men's souls. What we need most in such a crisis is that inspiration which comes from igniting with men of business who are successful under these conditions. There is no need of allowing our institutions to ing. The cry of hard times is calculated to destroy confidence. When confidence is gone we fail to utilize the opportunities as our immediate command. The prime and ultimate object of the National Negro Business league is to inspire and encourage Negro business enterprises.
The resourceful mind of the founder of the league saw the possibilities of the race and conceived the idea of an organization composed of business men from every walk of life to allow them in their humble way to tell the simple story of their struggles in life, with varied experiences of how they succeeded in business. This exchange of thoughts and ideas permeating the heart of the vast throng of men and women tend to inspire each to a noble endeavor.
Prior to my becoming a member of the National Negro Business league I was a question in my mind as to how such an organization could materially benefit our people, but the first meeting I attended I heard the stories of struggling men and women in every avenue of business endeavor: how some of them started without a dollar or with very small capital and in a few years by thrift, industry and economy had massed a handsome little fortune. Then I said deep down in my soul that this league is just the thing to inspire our people, and Dr. Rooke T. Washington, the founder, could not out of his resourceful mind haveceived a better scheme to inspire our people to more successful achievements than to meet once every year to tell of their progress in business.
I have said and say now that the clergy, to whom the people look for counsel and advice affecting every phase of the social, civic, religious and economic life of our people, should lend a liberal hand in advancing the interests of the Business league. It would greatly aid our religious institutions in the clergy by the use of their good offices and great offices and great influence should encourage our business men.
It would furthermore tend to reduce crime among our people if more of our young people were given more lucrative employment, and this condition the Business league seeks indirectly to bring about. The accomplishment of this great idea will substantially aid the moral and religious phase of the minister's work. As ministers we dable perhaps too much in politics and many other activities of life not directly connected with our religious work. Therefore it appears that more attention to the material development of our young people is vitally important and essential. Let us, therefore, encourage the largest attendance at the ensuing meeting in Boston that we have ever had.
Second, to those who misunderstand the big and deeper purposes of the league and regard it purely as a money making scheme. I wish to disuse their mind. The league is not a money making scheme to help any man or set of men. The membership fees, sale of badges and entrance fees are the only sources of income, and they are insufficient to bear legitimate expenses. All of its officers are men holding other positions and are doing the work at a great sacrifice.
I note with interest, according to the minutes of the session held at Muskogee, Okla., in 1914, that the league has 217 life members. Let each member make one more strong, united effort to bring one life member from his community. The addition of more than 200 life members would encourage the league very much.
IN MEMORIAM
WRIGHT-In sad and loving memory of our beloved sister, Lortie E. Wright, who departed this life July 7, 1914.
One lonely year has passed away,
our hearts are sore.
As time goes by we miss you more.
Your loving smile, your gentle
face
No one can fill your vacant place. If flowers we lay upon your grave May wither and decay, The love we bore for you in life Can never fade away.
A number of the federal employees of Washington came to Baltimore on Wednesday morning and accompanied the federal employees of this city on an excursion to St. Michaels on the Steamer Starlight.
LOTT CAREY BAPTIST
FOREIGN MISSION
CONVENTION
PITTSBURGH, PA
Opening Session, Sept. 1st
at 10 a. m., held at
RODMAN ST. BAPT. CHURCH
O.S. Simms, D.D., LL.D., Pastor
His address for accommodation and
comforts, during the session is 118 Auburn
street, E. Pittsburgh, Pa. For
further information apply to the cor
responding secretary, 1625 Druid Hill
Avenue, Baltimore, Md.
A Lott Carey Memorial Prize
BANNER
Will be given by Rev. J. C. Collins of Virginia, at the Pittsburgh meeting, to the church giving the most money for our work this year. Terms of contesting churches are: 1st, the church must give 10 cents for each member on roll, to enter the contest. 2-d, the church giving the most money this year reported at Pittsburgh, in addition to 10 cents per member, will be awarded the banner, which will be presented the last night of the meeting.
Reports from the missionaries in Africa are more encouraging than in previous years. $4,000 needed to be reported at Pittsburgh, Pa., to close the year out of debt. Please help liberally
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Mr. and Mrs. James Lloyd Griffin, of E. Monument street, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bush of Rider avenue, Atlantic City.
Mrs. Sara Murphy and daughter, Clementine, of 559 Laurens street, are spending a few weeks in Opequon, Va.
Miss Frances Murphy returned Friday of last week from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Johnce Purdy, Somereet, Pa.
Mrs. Lavinia Henry, chief clerk at the Afro-American office, is spending her vacation in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Henry Jenkins, of Druid Hill avenue, returned recently from a five-week stay in Chicago.
Mr. J. S. Shockley, of Boston, has returned to his home in Boston, after spending two weeks in this city as the guest of Mrs. Sarah C. Powell, 709 Tessier street.
Dr. Roscoe Price spent last Sunday in Wahington.
If you are going away this summer, be sure to call at the Afro-American office and let us send you the paper, so you may be able to keep in touch with what is going on in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Thomas and family are spending the summer at their country home in Anne Arundel county.
Miss Mamie Cole, of 526 W. Biddle street, is spending two weeks in Old Point Comfort, Va., visiting friends.
Mrs. S. H. Truxon and Miss Truxon, of Baltimore, were the honor guests at a brilliant reception given by the Misses Wilson and Mrs. A. L Grant, at their residence, 4 Pelham street. A number of other social functions are planned in their home.
Rev. W. Edward Williams,pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church is suffering from a nervous breakdown, due to the onerous duties connected with his church. His pulpit was filled last Sunday by Rev. H. S. Watson, assistant pastor at Sharp Street M. E. Church.
Rev. J. I. Lowe, manager of the A. M. E. Publishing House at Philadelphia, will be in the city Sunday and will preach at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night.
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PROGRAM ICM M
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SUNDAY, A
8 p. m.—Dr. Junius Gray, Pastor c
8 p. m.—Kev. C. H. Lowry. Mt. T.
Kennedy will have charge of the
Thursday, August 12, Grand Uni-
city under the auspices of John
day Schools. Mrs. Jennie Mi-
tendents. Rich Program for
3 p. m.—Dr. Junius Gray, Pastor of Psalmist Baptist Church.
8 p. m.—Kev. C. H. Lowry. Mt. Zion Singing Band, Captain William
Kennedy will have charge of the Prayer Meeting
Thursday, August 12, Grand Union of all the Sunday Schools of the city under the auspices of John Wesley and Metropolitan Sunday Schools. Mrs. Jennie Mills and George A. Owens, Superintendents. Rich Program for the occasion.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15th
3 p. m.—Rev. Joseph Reason, Pastor Mt.
8 p. m.—Rev. Charles Plato. The Water
tain, assisted by the singing Bars
the Prayer meeting
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22—A
ed at t
11 a. m.—The Pastor, Rev. Dr. Ernest Ly
3 p. m.—Rev. Nathaniel Carroll, pastor
8 p. m.—Rev. W. T. Harris will have c
tian people of every denomination ar
ing service.
Monday, August 23—Encampu
All Scouts are cordially invited to join the
great occasion. Stay o
SUNDAY, A
11 a. m.—Sermon, Dr. Ernest Lyon, sub
3 p. m.—Dr. W. Edward Williams, pas
3 p. m.—Rev. Joseph Reason, Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church
8 p. m.—Rev. Charles Flato. The Waters Chapel Singing Band, John Cornish, Captain, assisted by the singing Bands the above named churches, will conduct the Prayer meeting
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22—All services will be conducted at the Grove
11 a.m.—The Pastor, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon. Subject to be announced. Full Choir.
3 p. m.—Rev. Nathaniel Carroll, pastor of Centennial.
8 p. m.—Rev. W. T. Harris will have charge of the Union Love Feast. All Christian people of every denomination are cordially invited to join us in this interesting service.
Monday, August 23—Encampment of Boy Scouts at the Grove.
All Scouts are cordially invited to join the John Wesley Scout boys in making this a great occasion. Stay of Scouts to be one week.
11 a. m.—Sermony, Dr. Ernest Lyon, subject to be announced. Full Choir
3 p. m.—Dr. W. Edward Williams, pastor Grace Presbyterian Church
8 p. m.—Beginning of the first march around the walls of Jericho, led by ali the Singing Bands of the city. Samuel P. Anderson, Captain. Magothy Singing Band will conduct the Prayer Service, Bro. John Hall, Captain.
P. S. Members will bring their weekly envelopes to the grove when failing to hand them in at the church
Mrs. Martha Snowden, 521 S. Greene street, is spending the summer at Newport, R. I.
Miss Alice Cook, of 414 Druid Hill avenue, has gone to Atlantic City for a week.
Mrs. John C. Dyson, of 1317 Winchester street, will leave the city Saturday for Huntersville, Md., to visit her sister,Mrs. Fannie Stewart.
Mrs. Blanch Leakens, of 1616 Division street left this week to spend the month of August in Atlantic City, the guest of Mrs. Nettie Pippslins and Mrs. Jeanette Floyd, of 11 N. Kentucky avenue.
Miss Estellina Williams, of 233 East street, who has been sick, is convalescing and hopes to be out soon.
Mrs. Lillie M. Comeggs, of 902 N. Dallas street, and Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, of St. Joseph street, spent Sunday in Philadelphia, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wedderburn.
Blake's Orchestra, Sat. Aug. 7, Purviance's Twilight.
Mrs. D. Arnett Murphy and daughter Mary Elizabeth, are spending the month of August with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnce Purdy of Somerset, Pa. Mrs. Murphy was before her marriage Miss Sadie Clarke, of 748 Waesche street.
Heirs of John W. Carter, colored, late Washington see Henry L. Lloyd, Stewart Bdg. Gay and Lombard streets.
Mrs. Eser Parson, of 3316 Clifton avenue, have left the city to visit her husband's mother, Mrs. Charlotte Parson, at Salisbury for the month of August. Her husband will join her on her return.
Major and Mrs. Charles E. Gladden, of 305 Myrtle avenue, celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their marriage a few evenings ago. They were the recipients of a number of handsome presents.
Miss Oliver Henson, daughter of Mrs. L. A. Malloy, Jr., of 1117 N. Carrollton avenue, is visiting friends in Glenarm, Md:
Mr. William E. Laws, of Winchester, Va., was a caller at the Afro-American office this week.
Blake's Orchestra, Sat. Aug. 7, Brown's Grove.
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25 CENTS
Tickets at Young's, Stokes & Derrys and aCommittee of the two churches
Revs. M. J. Naylor and S. A. Virgil, Pastors.
First Annual Moonlight to Brown's Grove
By KING SOLOMON PASTURE, No. 4. G.U.O.Nazarites
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 25th
Music by Famous Huntsmen Band, Prof. Hilliary, Leader
Boat leaves Miller's Wharf 8.30 p. m. Refreshments on sale
Round Trip 25 Cents
Tickets not good without lodge seal
Isaac Tinson, Chair, J. W. Pinder, W. C. Dorney, Nan Anderson, John T. Johnson
Third Annual Moonlight to Brown's Grove
By Original Prella Social No. 1, formerly of 1436 E. Monument Street
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24th
Music by Commonwealth Band, Prof. Chas Harris, Leader
FARE 25 CENTS
Samuel Carver, President. Edw. Brown, Secretary David H. Howard, Chair.
5th ANNUAL SHOOTING TOURNAMENT OF THE ORIGINAL
ROD AND GUN CLUB OF BALTO., MD.
THE ADVISORY BOARD and LADY BOARD OF MANAGERS OF PROVIDENT HOSPITAL ...WILL GIVE THEIR...
ANNUAL EXCURSION
TO BROWN'S GROVE STEAMER STARLIGHT
ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th, 1915
Music by Marcato Orchestra, under the direction of Prof, Eubie Blake
Boat leaves foot of Caroline Street 10.00 a. m. and 3.00 p. m.
Fare Round Trip 25 Cents
Proceeds for the benefit of the Hospital 4t.o
The Profit Sharing Building and Loan Association HAS MONEY TO LOAN TO
PROPERTY OWNERS
AT SHORT NOTICE
Liberal Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Open Daily
OFFICE: 307 ST. PAUL STREET PHONE: St. Paul 3541
Directors: Clarke L. Smith, President H. M. Burkett, Sec'y Wm. H. J. Wheeler, Treasurer
James E. Dougherty, A. E. Anderson, Wm. C. McCard, Attorney
TO BROWN'S GROVE ON STEAMER STARL GHT
6 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th 6 P.M.
From Miller's wharf Don't wait for supper. Come and try our Fish Supper
STARLIGHT
BROWN'S GROVE AND THE NEW STR. STARLIGHT
8-Golden Key Social, Order of Moses.
9-Waters A. M. E. S. S.
10-Bethel A. M. E. S. S.
11 Sons and Daughters of Allen A.M.E. Church to Annapolis
12-St. Andrew's Beneficial Society.
13 Sharn St. and St. Paul Churches
14 M. M. C.
15-Brown Circle.
16-Keystone Lodge, No. 80, Seven Wise Men.
17.Mt. Zion M. E. S. S. to St. Mi chales
18-Agents' Club of N. B. A. Ina. Co. Church.
19 Lincoln Lodge, No. 5, Progressive K. and D. of Samara
20 Red and Cun Club
21 Eastern M. E. Church
22 Hill Brothers
23-Brotherhood of Trinity A. M. R. Church.
24 John Wesley M. E. Church
25 Royal Mites
26 Rose of Sharn S. & D. King Solomon No 1
27 Easten M. E. Church
28 Provident Hospital
29 St. John's Court No. 2 Heroine of Jericho
30 Allen A.M. E. Church to Chestertown
31 East Baltimore Enterprise Association.
G. U. O. of Seven Wise Men
Choral Symphony Oratorio Society
Good Hope Baptist Church
Metropolitan S. S. and E. L.
Merchant Club Waiters
Doctors Coachmen's Jr. Association
MRS. L.
Wishes to introduce to you a method. The more you more you will be drawn in prepared to give the treat.
Walkers' Prepar.
521 MOSHE
Combings Made Up
ONLY THE FENNELL'S BEST AT
We use only Pure and Fresh Compounding. That's why Physician. If you are ill, let us compound your press.
We will introduce our NEW PRE we allow you 5 per cent on your time you spend One Dollar with us your SALE CHECKS for they are.
WE WILL REDEEM CH
We Are Agents For MME. WALKER IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 500. W.
We Are Agents For OVERTON'S
Which we are selling in large quantities. We fine. 25 and We send goods by PARCEL POST to any with us and be co.
FENN
THE BUSY COR
Young's
Makes the Hair Long, gives scalp. One 25 cent Scientifically pre
YOU
Drund Hill
C. & P. Phone Madison 3224
James
Mt. Auburn
MRS. L. J. PECK
introduce to you the superiority of the
The more you use the Walker Med
You will be drawn irresistibly to the use of it
and to give the treatment or teach the med
Walkers' Preparations For Sale At
521 MOSHER STREET
Made Up
Phone, Madison
FENNELL'S PHARMA
by Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals,
standing. That's why we have the confidence
can. If you are ill, consult your Physi-
compound your prescription at a reasonable
introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM
15 per cent on your spendings. In other
and One Dollar with us you get back five cents
CHECKS for they are worth saving.
WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY
For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR
S. PER BOX. 500. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 500. GIN
For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREMIUM
selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE
It fine. 25 and 50 cents a box.
by PARCEL POST to any part of the country
with us to be convinced of our prices.
FENNELL'S
BUSY CORNER
Druid Hill
at B
ung's Hair For
Hair Long, gives control of it and pur-
calp. One 25 cent can will convin-
Scientifically prepared at—
YOUNG'S PHARMA
Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffma
phone Madison 3224 M
James F. Hall
Auburn Marble
Wishes to introduce to you the superiority of the Walker method. The more you use the Walker Method, the more you will be drawn irresibly to the use of it. I am prepared to give the treatment or teach the method.
ONLY THE BEST AT FENNELL'S PHARMACY
We use only Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals in all our Compounding. That's why we have the confidence of your Physician. If you are ill, consult your Physician and let us compound your prescription at a reasonable price.
We will introduce our NEW PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby we allow you 5 per cent on your spendings. In other words every time you spend One Dollar with us you get back five cents. Ask for your SALE CHECKS for they are worth saving.
WE WILL REDEEM CHECKS EVERY MONDAY
We Are
Agents For MME. WALKERS WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER
IT NEVER FAILS. PER BOX. 500. WALKER'S SHAMPOO 500. GLOSSINE. 350.
We Are
Agents For OVERTON'S HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS
Which we are selling in large quantities. Try their High Brown FACE GROWERS it's fine. 25 and 50 cents a box.
We send goods by PARCEL POST to any part of the country. We invite you to deal with us and be convinced of our prices.
Young's Hair Food
Makes the Hair Long, gives control of it and purifies the scalp. One 25 cent can will convin Scientifically prepared at YOUNG'S PHARMAC.
C. & P. Phone Madison 3224 M
Special Priors On All Church Work
Interior And Exterior Work.....
Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and
Cemetery Work. Marble Work of Ali Kinds. M
Residence: 1216 Argyle Ave
Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Pr
JOHN H. OWEN
UNDERTAKER @ EMBALK
Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00.
ants and Tombstones, Corner Posts and
My Work. Marble Work of Ali Kinds. M
Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue
Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Pr
JOHN H. OWEN
UNDERTAKER @ EMBALK
piece $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. 9
et worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray
Monuments and Tombstones, Corner Posts and Curbing Cemetery Work. Marble Work of Ali Kinds. Mantles. Residence: 1216 Argyle Avenue
JOHN H. OWENS
UNDERTAKER @ EMBALMER
Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete
A fine casket worth $65.00, in black clot steel gray or white plush
highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hoarses
either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; six heated ear
clages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave
advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, eru
clix when desired, rugs, chains etc., all of the latest designs.
This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00
My price $73.00.....$75.00. Saving you $61.00.....$63.00
Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175.
No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals.
GET IT AT..... Popular Prices
STOKES and DERRY'S
1016 Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford
DRUGS
SEPTEMBER
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7 Centennial M. E. Church
8 Union Excursion from Annapolis
9 Sharp St. to Annapolis and Brown's Grove
10 Boy Scouts of Maryland
11 Chosen Few
12 Guy Post, No. 14, G. A. R.
13 Penna, Ave. A. M. E. Zion Church
MOONLIGHTS.
AUGUST
Ushers of Allen A. M. E. Church
9 Blue Ribbon Circle
12 Clet Jr. Pleasure Social
13 Twilight, 50 Miles Down the Ray.
14 Damon Lodge, No. 8, K. of P.
15 Ladies Aid of Asbury M.E. Church
16 Faithful Workers of Allen A.M.E. Church
20 Sharp St. League
22 Hill Brothers Assembly,
23 Baltimore City Lodge, No. 1728, G.U.O.O.F.
24 Prella Pleasure Social
25 King Solomon Pastor G.U.O. of N
26 St. Mary's Household
27 Uniform Rank, K. of P.
28 United Protective Council of Maryland
1 Smith's Court, No. 24, of Nazarets
2 Allen C. E. League of Allen Church
3 St. John's Jr. Choir
4 Enterprise Social
5 Columbia Home and Sick Benefit Society
6 Golden Armour Pleasure Social
J. PECK
the superiority of the Walker
house the Walker Method, the
possibly to the use of it. I am
ment or teach the method.
Notions For Sale At
R STREET
Phone, Madison, 3236-Y
S PHARMACY
drugs and Chemicals in all our
we have the confidence of your
consult your Physician and
description at a reasonable price.
OFIT SHARING SYSTEM whereby
spendings. In other words every
you get back five cents. Ask for
worth saving.
MECKS EVERY MONDAY
WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER
WALKER'S SHAMPOO 50G, GLOSSINE 35G,
HIGH BROWN PREPARATIONS
Try their High Brown FACE TUMORS
50 cents a box.
heart of the country
We invite You to deal
priced of our prices.
Druid Hill Ave. at Biddle St.
Hair Food
control of it and purifies the
it can will convin
pared at—
NG'S PHARMAC.
Avenue and Hoffman Street
F. Hall
Marble Co.
s, Corner Posts and Curbing
work of Ali Kinds. Mantles.
6 Argyle Avenue
Colored Undertaker in Prices
H. OWENS
R @ EMBALMER
ERALS $75.00. Complete
black clot steel gray or white plush
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