The Broad Ax
Saturday, April 1, 1922
Chicago, Illinois
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THE BROAD AX
Judge John R. Caverly, While Presiding Over the Small Claims Branch of the Municipal Court, in the Spring of 1919, Boldly Assassinated Justice, Trampling the Law Under His Feet as Expounded by Blackstone, Kent, Marshall and Taney, When He Declared or Ruled That a Newspaper Owner Must Have His Advertising Contract in Writing Before It Will Stand Up in the Courts of This City or the State of Illinois.
A.
MRS. HELENE DANE
Business Woman; President of the W
Association; Housewife; Noted Musi
Constructive Citizen; Republican C
commissioner. Her Name Is 14th o
and Women Can Vote for Her at t
April 11.
Successful Business Woman; President of the Woman's Protective Association; Housewife; Noted Musician; Welfare Worker; Constructive Citizen; Republican Candidate for County Commissioner. Her Name Is 14th on the Ballot. Both Men and Women Can Vote for Her at the Primaries, Tuesday, April 11.
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HON. FRANK S. RIGHEIMER
able and Straight Forward Judge of
who Is Held in the Highest Esteem he
hallow Citizens Throughout This City
out the Slightest Opposition He Will
His Present Position Tuesday, April
volumes for His Integrity and Honest
The Honorable and Straight Forward Judge of the County Court, Who Is Held in the Highest Esteem by All Classes of His Fellow Citizens Throughout This City and County, and Without the Slightest Opposition He Will Be Re-nominated for His Present Position Tuesday, April 11th, Which Speaks Volumes for His Integrity and Honesty.
The Honorable and Straight Forward Judge of the County Court, Who Is Held in the Highest Esteem by All Classes of His Fellow Citizens Throughout This City and County, and Without the Slightest Opposition He Will Be Re-nominated for His Present Position Tuesday, April 11th, Which Speaks Volumes for His Integrity and Honesty.
CHICAGO ILL., SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1922
Mrs. Helene Danek, Republican Candidate for County Commissioner
On Monday evening, February 22, (Washington's Birthday), in 1914, we called at the place of business of Alderman Swift, 54th Place and South Halsted Street, as we had been requested by him to do so, and his saloon was crowded down with big and small would-be politicians who were seemingly endeavoring to drink up all the wet goods he had in his saloon, talking loud and having a rip-oaring time.
Finally Attorney Walter T. Stanton, who was at that time the mouthpiece for Alderman Swift, appeared at the end of the long wet bar, threw down a five-dollar bill on it and invited everybody to have a drink on Alderman Swift, and while the politicians and the rag-tag element were deeply engaged in drinking to the health and the success of Alderman Swift at the primaries the next day, Mr. Stanton eased up to us and informed us that Alderman Swift would not be out in his saloon that evening. that he was busily engaged in counting out the money which was to be used at the polls, that whether he was renominated or defeated at the primaries that our bill would be paid just the same, that Alderman Swift had instructed him to heartily thank us for what we had done for him until we were better paid.
On the next day, primary day Tuesday, February 23, 1914, Hon. William R. O'Toole hot-footed Alderman Swift out of the city council from the 30th Ward. Within five or six days after the primaries we sent Alderman Swift a bill for twenty-five dollars for inserting his double-column cut and advertisement in the columns of The Broad Ax as he had ordered us to do.
Receiving no indications at the end of the first thirty days from Alderman Swift that it was his intention to pay the bill we called in to see him one morning shortly after that time and he ordered us to come back within in the next few days and he would pay the bill. A few days after that time we made another call on him as requested, then he informed us that he was too busy to talk to us and that we would have to call again and from that time until we started suit against him in the Municipal Court of Chicago, by actual count, we called on him twenty-five times. Sometimes he would run and hide when he would behold us hoving in sight.
Every time that he would enter the city council committee rooms he was too busy to talk to us. Several times we caught him when no one was around for him to converse with. He would then state, "I will be back in a few moments," and when he was ready to take his departure he would slip out through the council chamber proper and make his "get-away."
Finally, one day we waited for one whole hour at the side of the double doors leading from the council chamber and at the end of that time we were rewarded for our trouble for at last he rushed out of the big doors and came very near falling right square into our arms and he turned a thousand different colors in the face at one time.
At the expiration of six months after calling on Alderman Swift more than twenty-five times in an effort to collect the money which honestly belonged to us, we became firmly convinced that he was playing "horse" with us. Then we instructed Mr. Walter M. Farmer, who was our lawyer at that time, to write a letter to Alderman Swift and plainly
Mrs. Helene Danek, candidate in the Republican primary for County Commissioner, is featuring in her campaign a pledge that if elected she will use her influence to establish a municipal lodging house to furnish a clean, temporary shelter for women.
"The woman temporarily out of funds and away from friends is in a hard situation," says Mrs. Danek, who is the wife of Dr. David Hill Danek. "In desperation many of them seem to think there is only one of two things for them—the lake or vice. A temporary free shelter for penniless
inform him that we had not the slightest desire to cause him any trouble but if he failed to settle his bill within fifteen days from that time, we would start suit against him in the Municipal Court of Chicago for our money.
Two weeks went by and Alderman Swift paid no attention to the letter. At the expiration of that time requested Lawyer Farmer to write a second letter along the same line and another two weeks passed by and still he paid no attention to either letter. Then suit was started in the Municipal Court of Chicago against him for $25 and costs.
Then Mr. Walter T. Stanton, lawyer for Alderman Swift, came running after us with his tongue hanging out like a wild man, stating that if we would settle the suit' or case for $10 that he would give us the money right then and there. We requested him to go plumb to Hades with his $10; that we fully intended to collect the full amount of the face of the bill or know the reason why.
The case finally came up for trial before his honor, Judge Sheridan E. Fry. At that time we did not know Judge Fry and had never spoken one word to him.
When the case was called Judge Fry wanted to know if both sides were ready for trial, and Mr. Farmer and Mr. Stanton responded, "Yes your honor." Then Mr. Farmer requested us to take the witness stand. Then we produced a copy of The Broad Ax dated Saturday, February 20, 1914, which contained the advertisement in question and we exhibited the double-column cut of Alderman Swift which was run in the paper at the same time along with the advertisement. Judge Fry read the reading matter over very carefully, then he fastened his sharp, keen eyes upon us, and in a slow, firm voice he said, "What are your advertising rates, Mr Taylor?" We promptly replied, "Fifteen cents per line for straight reading matter and twenty-five and forty cents per line for display advertisements."
Then he wanted to know what rate had we charged Alderman Swift and we responded the lowest rate—fifteen cents agate-line measurement. After we had finished testifying Judge Fry asked Mr. Stanton if he wished to make an argument, and Mr. Stanton informed his honor that twenty-five dollars was too much money to pay for an advertisement in The Broad Ax, as it was only read by a very few colored people residing in the 30th Ward.
Then Judge Fry reflected for a few minutes, straightened up in his chair and said very firmly, "Twenty-five dollars and costs." And within fifteen days from that time we had the twenty-five dollars and the costs of the court right in our hip pocket.
Judge Fry, who was one of the most honorable and upright judges on the Municipal Court bench simply decided the case according to the law and the evidence as we shall note later on.
While, on the other hand Judge John R. Caverly simply decided the case against us and in favor of the Hon. Anton J. Cermak from a political point of view in order to help out his big political friend, and by clutching Justice by the throat and crushing it out and by stabbing the law in the back and trampling it in the dirt under his excitable judicial judge. Judge Caverly has become the
women, women who are decent, but broke, is sadly needed in Chicago." Mrs. Danek, as president of the Woman's Protective Association, 715 County Building, an organization recognizing no race or creed, has done a great work among women, and her friends declare that she will perform a most valuable service to the community as a member of the County Board. The object of the Woman's Protective Association is to lend protection, aid and human sympathy to deserving penniless women. Mrs. Danek's proud boast is that 98 per
laughing stock of all the able lawyers residing in this section of the world.
The first of this week one of the most prominent white lawyers in this city, who understands the law from A to Z, prepared the following brief which touches upon the laws governing parole (oral) or written contracts or agreements and these quotations deal Judge Caverly some mighty hard blows from a legal point of view.
THE LAWS GOVERNING PAROLE (ORAL), WRITTEN AGREEMENTS OR UNWRITTEN CONTRACTS, FOLLOWS:
"Assume that The Broad Ax has substantially stated the facts relative to the case of Taylor against Cermak tried before Judge Caverly while he was a Judge of the Municipal Court.
"The question to be determined was whether there was a valid contract. The facts and circumstances clearly indicate there was such a contract. The accurate political write-up and the cut of Mr. Cermak delivered to Mr. Taylor in themselves make a strong prima facie case. Advertising is a merchantable commodity like sugar or corn. Editors and publishers do not give that commodity away any more than the merchant gives sugar away. Add to this prima facie case the conversations between Mr. Taylor and Mr. Cermak, as well as Mr. Cermak's secretary, together with the exhibit of the printed advertisement, and it is hard to understand how the facts could be determined other than as indicated above.
"There is no law or legal authority that requires an advertisement contract to be in writing. It might be the better policy for a publisher to pursue that course, but whether in writing, or by parole agreement, the courts will enforce such a contract once the facts are so determined.
"The above is so elemental that the courts seldom have to pass upon the proposition."
"Commentators and Courts alike, speaking through Blackstone, Kent, Marshall and Taney, have said that 'a contract is an agreement upon sufficient consideration to do or not to do a particular thing.' "Here we have an agreement that for a certain money consideration a certain political advertisement would be published.
"The Supreme Court of Kansas has given a definition of a contract (State vs. Barker, 4 Kansas, 379) that is frequently referred to for its completeness: 'The agreement of two competent parties about a legal and competent subject matter, upon a mutual legal consideration, with a mutuality of obligation.' "Analyze the above in the light of the facts. Taylor and Cermak, 'two competent parties.' Publishing the picture and article, 'legal and competent subject matter.' The amount Cermak was to pay, 'mutual legal consideration.' The published picture and article, 'a mutuality of obligation.' In Alwater vs. Lockwood, 39 Connecticut, page 39, the Court held 'it was the meeting of minds of the contracting parties.' "Pollock, on Contracts, says, 'A contract is an agreement or promise enforceable by law.'
"Leake, on Contracts, says, 'An agreement containing a promise made by the one party for a valid consideration and agreed to by the other party.' "A hundred other authorities of like import might be cited. There is no
cent of the women who apply to the Woman's Protective Association for assistance are plaintiffs and not defendants.
"I think that women on the County Board," said Mrs. Danek, "would be able to bring some improvement even in our county institutions. The men have done pretty well, but the woman mind and viewpoint might add a little to the situation."
Mrs. Danek before her marriage was a successful business woman. She has studied in Europe, and is a noted musician.
ch of the Muni ng the Law U When He Dec Contract in W ate of Illinois.
HON. SAMUEL A. ETTELSON By Far the Best and the Wisest Corporation Coun cago Has Ever Had Who Will on Tuesday, Re-Nominated to Make the Race for the State the Third Senatorial District of Illinois.
Best and the Wisest Corporation Coun Ever Had Who Will on Tuesday, Nated to Make the Race for the State Senatorial District of Illinois.
By Far the Best and the Wisest Corporation Counsel That Chicago Has Ever Had Who Will on Tuesday, April 11, Be Re-Nominated to Make the Race for the State Senate from the Third Senatorial District of Illinois.
law in the State of Illinois that required a contract of the kind in question to be in writing. The Constitution of Illinois prohibits special legislation, so consequently the contract that is good between the baker and his customer is good between the printer and his customer. To be otherwise would be special legislation in favor of one class as against another class.
"The contract was a valid enforceable contract whether by parole (oral) agreement or by written agreement."
In conclusion we wish to heartily thank our highly esteemed friend for the valuable legal brief, for in the future it will stand as a just rebuke to all thoughtless judges who attempt to set themselves up as being greater than the well established laws of the land, and who entertain the foolish idea that the common people and especially colored people possess no legal rights which they are duty bound to respect.
Once more we wish to state that for more than twenty years we have transacted business with hundreds of the most prominent Republicans and Democratic politicians residing in this city and throughout the state of Illinois and we never had any trouble in collecting our money from them until we came in contact with Alderman Joseph A. Swift and the Hon. Anton J Cermak.
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HON. SHERIDAN E. FRY
One of the Former Able Judges Who Will Be Re-nominated as to Make the Race for One of 1914 He Entered Up Judgmen in the Municipal Court Again Favor of Julius F. Taylor.
Former Able Judges of the Municipal Court Be Re-nominated at the Primaries Tuesday the Race for One of the Judgeships of The Entered Up Judgment for Twenty-Five D Municipal Court Against Alderman Joseph Julius F. Taylor.
One of the Former Able Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, Who Will Be Re-nominated at the Primaries Tuesday, April 11th, to Make the Race for One of the Judgeships of That Court. In 1914 He Entered Up Judgment for Twenty-Five Dollars and Cost in the Municipal Court Against Alderman Joseph A. Swift in Favor of Julius F. Taylor.
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to set themselves up as being greater than the well established laws of the land, and who entertain the foolish idea that the common people and especially colored people possess no legal rights which they are duty bound to respect.
Once more we wish to state that for more than twenty years we have transacted business with hundreds of the most proficient Republicans and Democratic politicians residing in this city and throughout the state of Illinois and we never had any trouble in collecting our money from them until we came in contact with Alderman Joseph A. Swift and the Hon. Anton I. Cermak.
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of the Municipal Court of Chicago,
the Primaries Tuesday, April 11th,
the Judgeships of That Court. In
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JULIUS F. TAYLOR
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April 1, 1922
Vol XXVIL No. 28
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HON. PETER M. HOFFMAN FOR
SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY
On Tuesday, April 11, the Repub-
lican voters of this city and county
must choose or nominate their candi-
date for Sheriff of this county and
in doing so they should be careful
in selecting their candidate for Sheriff
and see to it beforehand that if elect-
ed at the election in November that
he will not permit the criminals in
the County Jail to run it to suit them-
selves; to walk or break out of it
whenever they feel disposed to do so,
and to roam the streets at large,
armed to the teeth with deadly
weapons, shooting dawn in cold blood
law abiding men, women and children
at their sweet will.
In the past, Mr. Hoffman, as cor-
mer of Cook County, has amply
proven himself to be a worthy and
honest public official, possessing
courage and determination, to adhere
to the law at all hazards. That fact
was clearly demonstrated in the race
riots in this city in the summer of
1919. At that time Mr. Hoffman, who
is free from petty race prejudices,
let the world know that the colored
people in this city and county would
receive a square deal at his hands,
which they did. And in appreciation
of that fact the vast majority of the
colored men and women residing in
this city and county should, on April
11, assist to nominate him for Sheriff
‘of Cook County.
CHARLES GRIFFIN ENTERS
RACE FOR STATE SENATOR
The voters of the First Senatorial
district, which comprises the First
Ward and the first 25 precincts of the
Second Ward, are very active in ad-
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April 11.
vancing the candidacy of Hon. Charles|STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
A. Griffin for the state senate. He|OF THE BROAD AX, PUBLISHED
is showing remarkable strength and WEEKLY
the people are jubilant over the fact —
that our racial group ill have a rep-|at Chicago, Illinois, for April, 1922.
resentation in the state senate. State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss.
Mr. Griffin is well known to the| Before me, a notary public in and
people of Chicago, having been nom-|for the state and county aforesaid,
inated for county commissioner four | Personally appeared Julius F. Taylor,
years ago by a large plurality. He|who, having been duly sworn accord?
stands for a reduction in car fares, |ing to law, deposes and says that he
also a reduction in taxes which will|is the editor of The Broad Ax, and
lighten the burdens of the masses. that the following is, to the best of
He is a prominent Mason, Odd Fel-|his knowledge and belief, a true state-
low, Pythian, Elk, Forrester, U. B.|ment of the ownership, management,
FA. U. K. and D. of A., Builders|etc, of the aforesaid pubiication for
of America, Knights,of Honor and|the date shown in the above caption,
many other organizations. required by the Act of August 24,
1912, embodied in Section 443, Postal
Laws and Regulations, printed on the
HON. GEORGE E. BRENNAN jreverse of this form, to wit:
SCENTS VICTORY IN THE) 1. That the name and address of
AIR FOR EVERY CANDIDATE | the publisher, editor, managing editor
ON THE REGULAR DEMO-|and business manager is Julius F.
CRATIC TICKET Taylor, 6206 South Elizabeth Street.
Hon. George E. Brennan, who is
one of the wisest and most astute pol-
iticians in the State of Illinois, who
only plays at the game of politics for
the amount of fun or pleasure he gets
out of it, not with the view or pur-
pose of holding any political job and
after carefully reviewing the political
situation in this city and county, Mr.
Brennan is thoroughly convinced that
every candidate on the regular Demo-
cratic ticket will be nominated at the
primaries Tuesday, April 11.
Mr, Brennan, who has been a reg-
alar subscriber to The Broad Ax
since October 1, 1899, down to the
present, is perfectly willing to let the
world know that its editor is always
moet tow 2 |
HON. JAMES H. LAWLEY
prArenEa OF OWNERSHIP
OF THE BROAD AX, PUBLISHED
WEEKLY
at Chicago, Illinois, for April, 1922.
State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss.
Before me, a notary public in and
for the state and county aforesaid,
personally appeared Julius F. Taylor,
who, having been duly sworn accord:
ing to law, deposes and says that he
is the editor of The Broad Ax, and
‘that the following is, to the best of
his knowledge and belief, a true state-
‘ment of the ownership, management,
etc, of the aforesaid publication for
the date shéwn in the above caption,
required by the Act of August 24,
1912, embodied in Section 443, Postal
Laws and Regulations, printed on the
reverse of this form, to wit:
1. That the name and address of
the publisher, editor, managing editor
and business manager is Julius F.
Taylor, 6206 South Elizabeth Street.
2. That the owner is Julius F.
Taylor, 6206 South Elizabeth Street,
Chicago, Illinois.
3. That the known bondholders,
mortgagees, and other security hold-
ers owning or holding 1 per cent or
more of total amount of bonds, mort-
gages, or other securities are: (If
there are none, so state.) None.
4. That the two paragraphs next
above, giving the names of the own-
ers, stockholders, and security hold-
ers, if any, contain not only the list
of stockholders and security holders
as they appear upon the books of the
company but also, in cases where the
stockholder or security holder appears
upon the books of the company as
trustee or in any other fiduciary rela-
tion, the name of the person or cor-
poration for whom such trustee is act-
ing, is given; also that the said two
paragraphs contain statements em-
vracing affiant’s full knowledge and
relief as to the circumstances and
conditions under which stockholders
ind security holders who do not ap-
ear upon the books of the company
s trustees, hold stock and securities
na capacity other than that of a
ona fide owner; and this affiant has
@ reason to believe that any other
erson, association, or corporation
as any interest direct or indirect in
Ne, said stock, bonds, or other securi-
es than as so stated by him.
JULIUS F. TAYLOR.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
nis 30th day of March, 1922.
Seal) Anton O. Landes,
Notary Public.
My commission expires Aprib 26,
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RAN AWAY FROM HIS HOME
Beaumont, Texas—Dick Richards
and wife left here last week {or
“somewhere out west,” after a das-
tardly mob attack. Mr. Richards was
forty-four years old, had lived here
twenty-three years, and for twenty-
one consecutive years had worked as
porter at the Crosby House.
While on his way for baggage Sat-
urday he was accosted by unmasked
men, who shoved revolvers in his side
and ordered him into a waiting auto-
mobile, Then he was blindfolded,
taken somewhere in the outskirts
where the mobbists whipped him un-
mercifully and ordered him to leave
the city.
ON VISIT
Mrs. Julia R. Buckner of St. Louis,
Mo., a teacher in the public schools
of that city, was in the city a few
days during the past week on’ visit
with relatives and friends. While
here, Mrs. Buckner was the guest of
Miss Ella Robinson, 3758 Indiana
Avenue, af
CHICAGO, ILL, SATURDAY APRIL 1, 1922
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—-> |HON. JAMES H. LAWLEY AND HON.
|| MATT. A. MUELLER WILL BE RE-
- || NOMINATED AND RE-ELECTED
_ *|| ‘TRUSTEES OF THE SANITARY DIS-
hy TRICT OF CHICAGO.
Hon. James H. Lawley, Republican
candidate for renomination for Trus-
tee of the Sanitary District of Chi-
cago, has for the past six years hon-
estly and faithfully served all the peo-
ple residing in this city and county
jim that capacity.
Mr. Lawley is a native of this great
city, being born in it in 1876. He re-
ceived his education in its public
schools and later on graduated from
the Illinois College of Law with high
honors.
For ten years he was one of the
highly honored members of the city
council from the Fourteenth Ward,
ably serving on its finance committee
and other important committees of
that body with the unqualified en-
dorsement ofall the leading civic
bodies in this city.
For many years he has been promi-
nent in benevolent and fraternal
work. He is an honored member of
the Phi Alpha Delta League frater-
nity, Garden City Lodge A. F. & A.
M., York Chapter, 148, R. A. M., Co-
lumbia Commandery No. 63, Medinah
Temple A. A. C. N. M. S., Knights
of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose,
National Union, and Fraternal Order
of Eagles.
In 1916 Mr. Lawley was chosen one
of the Trustees of the Sanitary Dis-
trict of Chicago and in every way he
has amply proven himself to be wor-
thy to be renominated on Tuesday,
April 11, for his present responsible
position.
Hon. Matt. A. Mueller, warm asso-
ciate and running mate of Mr. Law-
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HON. MICHAEL ROSENBERG
Member of the Constitutional Convention of Illinois,
Votes Right on All Questions Effecting the Politica
Colored People in This State, Who Employes All t
Than Two Hundred and Fifty Colored Men and Wome
Big Leaders of the Democratic Party on the Northw
Is Bound to be Nominated As One of the Trustee
tary District of Chicago Tuesday, April 11th.
Member of the Constitutional Convention of Illinois, Who Always
Votes Right on All Questions Effecting the Political Status of the
Colored People in This State, Who Employes All the Time More
Than Two Hundred and Fifty Colored Men and Women; One of the
Big Leaders of the Democratic Party on the Northwest Side Who
Is Bound to be Nominated As One of the Trustees of the Sani-
tary District of Chicago Tuesday, April 11th.
NEGRO HAS GUARDED |THE RAILROAD MEN WILL
TREASURY FOR 0 YEARS | HOLD FORTH AT THE
Washington—Add another to Who's
Who.
He is Richard Green, Negro mes-
senger extraordinary. He has merit-
ed the friendship of a dozen Presi-
dents and hundreds of Cabinet offi
cers.
Richard, six feet tall, as erect as
a Sioux Indian, and with all the
polish of a Chesterfield holds now
the post he has held for fifty years.
He is the ‘personal messenger of
the Secretary" of ‘the Treasury. In
diplomacy Richard scores heavily. He
is tactful, thoughtful, intelligent,
graceful and raises the term polite-
ness to its highest meaning.
Richard has guarded the entrance
to the office of the Treasury head for
a half century and has served as the
attendant of twenty-one Secretaries
of the Treasury.
He came ‘to Washington when
Ulysses S. Grant became President of
the United States.
ALDERMAN THOMAS O. WAL-
LACE WILL MAKE A DANDY
TRUSTEE OF THE SANITARY
DISTRIST OF CHICAGO
Alderman Thomas O. Wallace, the |,
Brundage Republican candidate for ||:
Trustee of the Sanitary District of |
Chicago, is one of the best and most |C
progressive members of the City
Council and as he is always right on|¥
all things which will benefit the col- |r
ored people it goes without saying |4
that thousands of colored men and|s
women will record their votes in favor |i
of his momination Tuesday, April 11.|~
‘
ley, was also elected as one of the
Trustees of the Sanitary District of
Chicago in 1916. Mr. Mueller ig one
of the most popular German-Ameri-
can Republicans in Cook County and
being a high-class business man, the
vast majority of the voters residing
in this city and county made no mis-
take when they elected him one of the
Trustees of the Sanitary District of
Chicago,
Mr. Mueller has been an honored
resident of this great city since 1883,
and his first employment was in the
Union Stock Yards. With various
companies he remained in the yards
until 1902, when he was appointed
Real Estate Deputy in the Board of
Review. He served ably in this ca-
‘pacity until 1909 when he was elected
Alderman from the 20th Ward. Later
he established the real estate firm of
Matt. A. Mueller & Co, and won
recognition as a business man of en-
ergy and honesty.
He is a man of family and a mem-
ber of the Modern Woodmen, Na-
tional Union, the Plattdeutchen Guild,
was a member of the Knights of La-
bor and a member of other fraternal
and benevolent organizations.
It can be stated in all honesty and
truthfulness that Mr. Mueller, as one
of the Trustees of the Sanitary Dis-
trict of Chicago, has made an honor-
able record for efficiency in the faith-
ful discharge of all of his duties as
such, and he can rest assured that he
will be renominated for Sanitary
Trustee as a part of his reward for
services well rendered in the past by
a majority of the voters at the pri-
maries Tuesday, April 11.
| Washington, D. C.—Emile Treville
Holley, 17 year old colored boy of
New York City, has been nominated
by Representative Martin'C. Ansorge,
Republican, for admission to Annap-
olis. If he should pass the examina-
tion at the Naval Academy, April 19,
and receive the appointment, he will
be the first of his race to do so since
the reconstruction period after the
Civil War.
ALL-SOUTHERN JURY AWARDS
MAN $8,500
Atlanta, Ga—A verdict of $8,500
was awarded Charles Davis, 24-years
oid, by a jury in Superior Court here
last week. The deferidant was the
American Machine and Manufacturing
Company.
‘According to the testimony, Davis
was pinned under a load being car-
ried by an electric crane, which
dropped. As a result of the injuries| E
sustained, his leit be two|
inches shorter than he.
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Republican Candidate for Renomination for Trustee of the Sanitay
District of Chicago to Be Voted for at the Primaries Tuesday,
April 11.
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VOTE FOR CHARLES A. GRIF-|COL. JAMES H. JOHNSON, x.
FIN AND GEORGE T. KERSEY | PUBLICAN CANDIDATE Fo,
Chicago, IIL, March 29, 1922.
‘To My Friends: 4
Interested as most of us are and as
all of us should be in the political sit-
uation confronting us, I am taking it
upon myself to address these lines to
my friends and anyone else that may
read them.
I believe in the first place we owe
it to ourselves and next to the public
at large to put our forces behind a
man whom we know to be trustwor-
‘thy and capable. Misrepresentation
is worse than no representation at all,
and our race has been “exploited and
sold out” long enough to now be con-
cerned about the character, as well
as the caliber, of those we name. It
is conceded that our group is entitled
to representation in every branch of
our government—the whites will co-
operate with us if we do our part in
sending up the right kind of men.
There is one running that I know by
25 years’ personal acquaintance to
measure up, he has the integrity, aba-
ity and courage, and above all stands
four square for his race. Cast your
vote for GEORGE T. KERSEY for
Legislature.
Next iook for the name of another
good man who is making the race in
the First District for State Senator,
whom I have known since he became
a man, and for whom I can say he
is all right in every respect—honest
and efficient, can be trusted anywhere
to do the proper thing at the proper
time—I refer to Mr. Charles A. Grif-
fin. Vote for these two men and we
will have two reliable representatives
any how.
Respectfully,
SANDY W. TRICE.
6438 Eberhart Ave. —Adv.
KERLIN ASKS $50,000
Lexington, Va—Colonel Robert T
Kerlin, former member of the faculty
of the Virginia Military Institute, has
entered suit against the school for
$50,000 damages. He was dismissed
by the faculty for writing letters ap-
pealing for justice to colored people.
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HON. DANIEL RYAN
resident of the Board of County Commissione:
"Also of the Board of Forest Preserve Com
(County Who Is Bound to Be Nominated for
at the Primaries Tuesday, April 11.
President of the Board of County Commissioners of Cook Cony
‘Also of the Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners of
County Who Is Bound to Be Nominated for His Present Post
at the Primaries Tuesday, April 11.
There are alll told four Colored Re.
publicans running for the nominatio
for County Commissioner, namely
W. (Crip) Woods, Capt. R.A |
‘Shaw, Hon. James A. Scott, Assist.
Jant State's Attorney of Cook County
and Col. James H. Johnson, Depat
‘Sheriff of Cook County.
Col. Johnson is well known to the
voters of this city and county. He
possesses a brilliant military record
For five years he honorably served
in the United States army: pai
pated in the campaign againt the
hostile Indians from February, 1
to November, 1883
For twenty-three years he was a
member of the Illinois , National
Guard, serving as Lt. Col, Fight
Mlinois Volunteer Infantry, Spanst
American War.; served in Cuba; it
Col, 370th Infantry, World War. ie
is a member in good standing oi te
United Spanish War Veterans, te
American Legion. He is also a Pat
Master Mason, a tax payer, and le
would make a good County ~
sioner.
THE FAMOUS GEORG). »
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The lovers of mirth and i
highly entertained this coming wet
at the Avenue Theater, 3Ist Stee
and Indiana Avenue, for the far-iaed
Georgia Minstrels, consisting of #
artists who cannot be excelled in &
world for mirth and fun making
This is the thirty-third season fe
the Georgia Minstrels. It is chimed
to be the only show of its kind is
the wide world. Mr. Oscar Hock:
wald is the wide-awake proprietor of
the Georgia Minstrels and Mr. Me
hara, manager.
There will be a great street parade
each day, and its famous band wil
wake up the natives on the South
Side.
There will be no advance in t
price of admission.
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Hon. Patrick J. Carr
The Regular Democratic Candida Who Will Come In Under The So-Called Opponents Primary
The Regular Democratic Candidate for Treasurer of Cook County, Who Will Come In Under The Wire Far Ahead of All of His So-Called Opponents Primary Day, Tuesday, April 11.
TREASURER CARR TELLS WORLD HE DOESN'T FIX TAX
Shows Victims How They Can Cut High Rates
County Treasurer Patrick J. Carr desires that it be distinctly understood that he "has nothing to do with the increase in taxes." For the City of Chicago he is the tax collector and the first tax bills showing an average increase of 42 per cent will be mailed out Monday to residents of the towns of Jefferson and West Chicago.
has passed. The Treasurer puts this pungent statement in black-face type: "The taxpayers of Cook County will save time and add greatly to the efficiency of this office by remembering that the County Treasurer has nothing to do with the increase in taxes. His sworn duty is to collect all taxes and he has absolutely no authority to change an assessment or cancel or reduce any tax."
Carr's Plans Commended
Circulars of this general character should have been issued by County Treasurer ago, it was pointed
Because of the enormous boost, Mr. Carr has printed a folder which he proposes to mail with each tax bill. The says "official information about taxes" and adds that "it will save you worry, time and money."
Circular Gives Some Facts
On the first page the circular states that if it is the desire of the County Treasurer to acquaint you with important facts concerning the assessing and collection of taxes." It goes on:
"This information, if followed, will:
'Tell you how to obtain a reduction if your taxes are excessive.'
'Avoid penalties on real estate taxes and special assessments.'
"Most important of all, it may prevent your property from going to sale and thereby falling into the hands of the 'tax shark.'
'Give you the opportunity to pay your taxes at a sub-station near your home.'
Looking to the Future
The folder explains the method by which excessive taxes may be reduced. It suggests that the property owner go to the Board of Assessors in April and after July 1 to the Board of Review.
As has been heretofore pointed out recently, the folder asserts that there is no legal way of any reduction in the taxes which are payable now. Neither the Board of Assessors nor the Board of Review has any jurisdiction in that tax now. The period
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HON. ALBERT NOWAK
The Most Popular Polish-Amer Cook County, Who Will Be missioner At the Primaries
The Most Popular Polish-American Residing in This City or Cook County, Who Will Be Re-nominated for County Commissioner At the Primaries Tuesday, April 11th.
The Most Popular Polish-American Residing in This City or Cook County, Who Will Be Re-nominated for County Commissioner At the Primaries Tuesday, April 11th.
has passed. The Treasurer puts this pungent statement in black-face type: "The taxpayers of Cook County will save time and add greatly to the efficiency of this office by remembering that the County Treasurer has nothing to do with the increase in taxes. His sworn duty is to collect all taxes and he has absolutely no authority to change an assessment or cancel or reduce any tax."
Carr's Plans Commended
Circulars of this general character should have been issued by County Treasurers years ago, it was pointed out yesterday.
Many poor people are not acquainted with the system by which tax reductions are obtained. They pay as they are assessed, while others who know the system obtain tax reductions. The result is the inequity in taxation about which the public complains bitterly.
Under the heading relating to tax sharks, the pamphlet explains the system by which real estate is sold for overdue taxes to "tax buyers," the interest they may charge, the added fees and penalties which may be collected and the system by which property may be redeemed.
Regarding the convenience of paying taxes at the sub-stations, the treasurer has established eighty-six places where payments may be made. "We are asking you to take advantage of the opportunity thus offered," Mr. Carr continues, "so that you may avoid the congestion and loss of time caused by the thousands of people who daily throng into the county treasurer's office between April 1 and May 1. These sub-stations are bonded. All tax receipts issued by them are absolutely guaranteed."
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Two Apartments, 4524 Calumet ave. high class 4-room apartments, steam, electricity, strictly modern. Price $60. Phone Drexel 7236.—Adv.
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African Residing in This City or Re-nominated for County Com-Tuesday, April 11th.
CHICAGO ILL., SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1922
CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REGULAR TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE BROAD AX, HAS SHOOK THE FLORIDA DUST OFF OF HIS LARGE FEET, AND FOR THE NEXT EIGHT OR NINE DAYS HE WILL PASS THE TIME AWAY AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA.
Lakeland, Florida.—I believe that God had something to do with the making of this land, and then the devil had something to do with placing the people here, for he is well represented right here in this state and it is not a black devil as many would have him be. He is without horns or tail, but he is just raising his home town just the same.
You will find that I am still in Florida, and I have been basking in the sunshine for over a month, and I feel that you will be delighted to know that I have greatly improved in health. It looked at one time like I was going to peg out right here in Florida, and I got to the place where I felt like I was ready and willing for the death angel to come right on and take me up home. I was near enough the place to feel my wings pushing through, and I was ready to join hands with those of my friends who have gone before me. Daniel A. Murphy, of Baltimore took his leap from here to heaven, and I feel that I can afford to follow him. Dan was a fine young man, and was just in the prime of life. He came to Florida for his first time and from here he took his flight to heaven.
When young Murphy died, his father was with him, and then there was Bishop John Hurst from Baltimore, and he was by the side of Murphy, took charge and made all
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THE MEMORIAL OF JOHN H. HARRIS
MR. EMANUEL ELLER
Assistant Corporation Counsel date for the Nomination for His Name Is Second from Highly Honored Son of He Are Well and Favorably Kn
Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago; Republican Candidate for the Nomination for Judge of the Municipal Court. His Name Is Second from the Top of the List. He is the Highly Honored Son of Hon. and Mrs. Morris Eller, Who Are Well and Favorably Known Citizens of This Great City.
Mr. Emanuel Eller, Republican candidate for nomination for municipal court judge, full six-year term. His name will appear second on the ballot. An able lawyer, possessed of the judicial temperament and holding a high position as a member of the Chicago bar his candidacy will find hearty approval on the part of all voters who have an earnest desire to place upon the municipal court bench men of legal learning and ability.
residing at 901 West Roosevelt Road. He was selected as Assistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago in 1917, and has made an extraordinary brilliant record, characterized by energy and ability.
He is a prominent member of Pleiades Lodge No. 478, A.F. & A.M. Chicago P.O.P.E. No. 4. He is an honored member of the Chicago Bar Association. He is in every way amply equipped to discharge the duties as one of the judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago and Mr. Eller has
Mr. Eller is a native Chicagoan, born in this city in 1889. He is a graduate of the Webster College of Law, LLB, and was admitted to the bar in 1915. He is happily married, arrangements. He has had many thanks from the Murphy family, also Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst for the part she played in the shipping of the body back to the grief stricken family. He was a man, a husband, a father. I have extended my sympathy to the widow and the children. Dan will never return to them, but some day they will go to him where there will be a family reunion. No doubt Dan has been in company with his mother and sister. But that is not my mission this week.
I was in Arcadia when I took my pen in hand to sit down and write to you before, but look where I am now, and I have been to several other places. I have visited Punta Gorda, and had a big time there still looking for health, and from there I made it to Bartow where I had the pleasure of attending the Progressive Baptist State convention, a split from the regular General Missionary Baptist convention of Florida. These men and women are indeed progressive, until I wish you could just see them progress. It is so progressive that there are no followers, but all leaders. The Rev. Dr. Anderson of Palatka is the elected president, but he did not have any show, for when he made a ruling that did not suit some fellow he would inform him that they belonged in Florida and he came from Georgia. The Rev. Dr. Lake of Tampa informed the president that he had lived in Florida fifty years before Dr. Anderson and he could not come down from Georgia and dictate to his brains.
There was the treasurer of the convention who got the floor and declared that he would not make a report or turn over anything until some one made an apology to him. "Here I have been branded as a Baptist thief,"
he said, "and I have insulted a lawyer about this thing, and if you don't beg me pardon, then my lawyer is going to make you." There was a warm time following this statement.
When the good brother was informed that he had been re-elected he took a grin that would have challenged the "Gold Dust Twins" and decided to make his report in the next session, and perhaps discharge his lawyer with the payment of a little fee.
Then came the educational rally night. There were some speeches made during this evening. It was on Friday and I was there. I heard a strong address delivered by Prof. Curtwright of the Florida Memorial College. He told all about the school and the school work, and then followed the Rev. Dr. Ballou from Tampa and he had his say right and left, and the closing talk was made by that prince of educators in Florida, Prof. N. W. Collier of the Florida Normal and Industrial College, St Augustine, Florida. Now these men said enough to move the hearts of any people, and the appeal for money with which to carry on the work was made by Rev. Charles Stewart of Chicago. Then the Florida Baptist showed deep down in their hearts their progressive idea of running schools; their progressive idea of contributing to education.
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of Chicago; Republican Candi-
Judge of the Municipal Court,
the Top of the List. He is the
on. and Mrs. Morris Eller, Who
own Citizens of This Great City.
residing at 901 West Roosevelt Road.
He was selected as Assistant Cor-
poration Counsel of Chicago in 1917,
and has made an extraordinary brilli-
tant record, characterized by energy
and ability.
He is a prominent member of Pleiades Lodge No. 478, A.F. & A.M. Chicago P.O.P.E. No. 4. He is an honored member of the Chicago Bar Association. He is in every way amply equipped to discharge the duties as one of the judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago and Mr. Eller has many hundreds of friends among the Colored people in this city who will record their votes in favor of his elevation to the Municipal Court bench on Tuesday, April 11.
The church was filled with people and they kept their hands going through all the speeches and when it was over then they planked down so much money that it was a mystery to me how that large committee could count so much in such a short space of time. There were piled up nickels upon nickels, dimes upon dimes, quarters upon quarters, and brownies upon brownies until it all amounted to $11.60. Yes, I did see some dollars upon dollars.
This is a progressive plan of educating a people in a land where there is but little done by the state, county, cities and towns for us. There are places in Florida where they have not had a school open for several years, I am told, and there are many places where the children are permitted to go to school just three months, and some only two months.
I had the pleasure of meeting the great leader of the progressive movement, and then there was also present Dr. R. H. Boyd of Nashville, and he was accompanied by his wife. He is breaking in health, but let us all pray that God will spare him just a little longer until things can get straight with the Baptists. I do not want him to die while things are so turned up. He made a speech and was spoken of as the Moses of his race. I am glad that I have had the pleasure of seeing Moses.
I made it over to this place where I am this week writing this all important letter. I am in the study of the Rev. Dr. T. J. Williams, a leader in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a man of rare ability, and you will have to come in contact with him to realize that wonderful brain and his power as a business minister and a financier. He has just closed a school where he has been
serving the youth. He took the time to become trained, and is now on his way to the position of Church Extension Secretary, and I believe this will happen in Louisville, Ky., in 1924. Let us wait and see.
Right by the side of Dr. T. J. Williams is his wife, and she is a remarkable woman. When she was in her youth she took advantage of school, and 'way up yonder in Baltimore she took on education in the high school there and then active in life until the Lord directed her down here in Florida. She just came on a visit, and Cupid directed the arrow right to her heart, and before she could realize what had happened she was walking up the aisle to the step of Mendlesson, and next standing before the altar declaring that she would accept of the hand of the Rev. T. J. Williams, to love, to cherish, to honor and to obey until death. She has carried out to the letter her part of the contract. She is daily right by his side in the work. Mrs. M. B. his side in the work. A fine church worker, and she has made many friends down in Florida. They have fully adopted her as a Daughter of Florida, and she has declared that she is ever ready to serve. She is willing to accompany her husband to Washington into 1535 Fourteenth Street N. W., the headquarters of the Church Extension, and become the mistress of that house. She is an honor to her church. She has a great man for her husband and they have some fine children in the home. I will have more to say another time. I am now off for Tuskegee Institute where you may send me a letter. I will be at the unveiling of the Booker T. Washington monument next week.
CHARLES E. STUMP.
HON. JOHN F. DEVINE SHOULD BE RENOMINATED FOR CLERK OF THE PROBATE COURT ON HIS PAST UNTARNISHED RECORD.
Chicago, Ill., March 29, 1922.
Mr. Julius F. Taylor,
Editor The Broad Ax.
My Dear Sir:
The undersigned has been employed in the office of the Probate Clerk for more than three years, and in the three years Mr. Devine has been clerk he has not valued his office primarily as a means of securing honor and comfort for himself, but he has valued that office for the service he could render the public.
He has made a thorough study of the conditions of the Probate Court with the sincere purpose of giving the most proficient and economical service possible.
To my personal knowledge, when Mr. Devine was elected Clerk of the Probate Court, the work was six months behind. Now the work is up-to-date. In a few days after an estate has been probated it is spread of record and placed in the files. Not in the history of the Probate Court has this been true until now. Any one of the vast number of Chicago lawyers who handle these estates for the people will verify this statement and tell you just how much time, labor and money is saved to the individual by having this work up to date.
Until a few months ago an Administrator, Guardian or Conservator, who is the person appointed by the Court to handle the estates which are being probated, might upon his own honor take charge of the contents of a safety deposit box of the ward. There was no way of knowing whether the person administering the estate had or had not honestly reported to the Court the entire contents of the deposit box.
On November 26, 1921, in order to protect the interest of all parties concerned, Mr. Devine conceived and presented a plan which was adopted as a Rule of the Probate Court by Judge Henry Horner on December 19, 1921. It is as follows:
"Rule No. 55. Conservator's Opening Safety Deposit Boxes: When a Conservator first takes possession of the contents of a safety deposit box or vault of his ward, he shall open such safety deposit box or vault in the presence of the proprietor, lessor or custodian of such safety deposit box or vault.
"The Conservator shall at the time prepare a true and exact list or statement of such contents and deliver such list or statement or a true copy thereof to such proprietor, lessor or custodian.
"The Conservator shall permit such proprietor, lessor or custodian to examine the contents of such box or vault for the purpose of verifying such list or statement."
He also submitted for approval a blank form upon which an affidavit from the bank should be made.
Every banker, seeing the honesty of his purpose, his earnest desire to help the utterly helpless—be it an insane person, a child, or the heirs of the deceased—not only agreed but gave their highest approval and commendation to this wonderful idea. Every step of the way Mr. Devine has endeavored to protect the interest of the people who placed him in office. In his annual report to the Circuit Court Judges last fall, Mr. Devine showed that at least $4,000,000
The Best and the Most Popular Clerk of the Cook County Has Ever Had Whose Thousand Feel Dead Sure That He Will Be Re-nomina Position at the Primaries Tuesday, April 11th
The Best and the Most Popular Clerk of the Probate Court That Cook County Has Ever Had Whose Thousands of Loyal Friends Feel Dead Sure That He Will Be Re-nominated for His Present Position at the Primaries Tuesday, April 11th.
worth of personal property escaped taxation each year in Cook County. The Probate Court is the only place in Cook County where Administrators and Executors are required to file a complete inventory of the entire estates of deceased. Mr. Devine is the only clerk who has ever taken the time and trouble to make the comparison between the values of the Real Estate and Personal Property, and showed thereby what real tax dodging was.
What more can we ask than to be given our rightful place among other races? We do not ask favors—only an equal chance among other races, and this Mr. Devine has freely given, for out of the number of employees in the Probate Clerk's office, five are colored.
On account of his ability and his fairness he has measured up to the highest standard of public duty and
In his recent report to the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County, Mr. Devine shows that the office of the Clerk of the Probate Court during his administration had not been a burden to the people of the county, but a profit. He shows that his office had made a profit of $41,002.02 over and above all expenses including his own salary and expense supply funds debited against the office.
The door of opportunity for service has just been opened. It takes time to discover the needs, and Mr. Devine is the man who has applied himself at all times to meet the needs of the People.
He is fair in his dealings with all men, his ideals are high and he has had many years of experience as a Public Official, and in every way he is proficient.
He knows no man by race or creed. He classes and assigns all according to their several abilities.
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HON. ROBERT M. SWEITZER
The Very Affable and Efficient Clerk of the County Is One of the Most Popular Public Officials in County. Like Hon. Frank S. Righiimer, Mr. Not the Slightest Opposition at the Primaries Be Re-Elected in November to His Present P Hundred Thousand Majority at His Back.
The Very Affable and Efficient Clerk of the County Court Who Is One of the Most Popular Public Officials in This City or County. Like Hon. Frank S. Righainer, Mr. Sweitzer, Has Not the Slightest Opposition at the Primaries and He Will Be Re-Elected in November to His Present Position with a Hundred Thousand Majority at His Back.
Clerk of the Probate Court That Whose Thousands of Loyal Friends Be Re-nominated for His Present day, April 11th.
What more can we ask than to be given our rightful place among other races? We do not ask favors—only an equal chance among other races, and this Mr. Devine has freely given, for out of the number of employees in the Probate Clerk's office, five are colored.
On account of his ability and his fairness he has measured up to the highest standard of public duty and obligation.
Yours very truly,
MRS. H. C. THOMAS.
5335 Federal Street.
AMATEUR MINSTRELS JOYOUS
Last Sunday at the Appomattox Club, fifty amateur minstrels put so much pep in their rehearsals, an observer would have thought they were giving their regular Easter program at the Armory. They have catchy jokes, snappy songs and tuneful melodies given in rapid succession that will keep their audience enrag.
Think of it! Two interlocutor men, ten end men, three piano men, six dancing men, one alder-man, forty chorus men and Wash's twenty classic and jazz orchestra men, all in one big combination with no other thought in mind than to play for the "Old Folks at Home."
Wanted! 5000 to give $1 each at their concert Easter Monday night at the Eighth Regiment Armory.
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PRIMARIES TUESDAY, APRIL 11
Polls Open 6 A. M. to 4 P. M.
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Republican Candidate for
Associate Judge Municipal Court
PRIMARY ELECTION, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1922
Polls Open from 6 A.M. to 5 P. M.
Rev. T. L. Scott, pastor of Grant's A. M. E. Chapel, 4600 Evans Avenue, who returned to the city on last Sunday morning from New York where he had held a revival meeting in which 225 souls were converted, preached to his congregation on Sunday morning and evening and left the city Monday morning for Nashville, Tenn., where he will conduct a revival meeting for three weeks, returning to the city. Rev. Scott is in great demand by the A. M. E. connection.
SUBURB GROWS
Through the push and drive given in the last few years to Morgan Park, a beautiful suburb of the city, through the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 S. State street, of which M. T. Bailey is president, the park is fast becoming one of the most beautiful in the city, and many modern homes are being built by members of the Race.
TO MEET
The Virginia Society will meet in its regular meeting Wednesday evening, April 19th, in a get-together meeting at which time all Virginians and their friends are requested to be present at the request of M. T. Bailey, newly elected president.
MISS CHILDS HERE
Miss Alice Childs, a Virginian and a graduate of the V. N. & I. I., who is actively engaged in community work throughout the country with temporary headquarters at Joliet, Ill., was in the city during the week and spent several days with friends.
Why Stand in Your Own Light
by spending all your money or hiding it in the "old socks"? Deposit a given sum each pay day in our bank, where it is safe and earning you interest. It's the start that counts—come in today.
ILLINOIS TRUST & SAV
La Salle and Jackson Streets
Notary Publci
Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence,
4751 Champlain Avenue
Phone Kenwood 5611
Office
W.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR
AT LAW
Suite 708—184 W. Washington St.
CHICAGO
Vote for Matt. A. B.
Republican Candidate for Re-Nomination
the Sanitary District of O
PRIMARIES TUESDAY, A
Polls Open 6 A. M. to 4 B.
BOTH MEN AND WOMEN CAN VOTE FOR
Vote for James H. B.
Republican Candidate for Re-Nomination
the Sanitary District of O
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Polls Open 6 A. M. to 4 B.
BOTH MEN AND WOMEN CAN VOTE FOR
AVENUE THE
31ST AND INDIANA AVENUE
Tom Norman, Manager
The Famous Georgia
CONSISTING OF FORTY A
Appearing Sunday April 2nd—Matinee,
Two Shows Sunday Even
ONE WEEK, COMMENCING
VOTE FOR
EMANUEL
Republican Candidate
Associate Judge Munich
PRIMARY ELECTION, TUESDAY, A
Polls Open from 6 A.M. to 5
MRS. HARDING OUT
After more than a month's illness which confined her to her home and bed, Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, state grand secretary of S. M. T., is able to be out again and about her many duties.
RETURNS TO THE CITY
Mrs. Elizabeth Rochon, most excellent queen of Thebes Council, A. U. K. & D. of A., has returned to the city from an extensive southern trip. Mrs. Rochon visited Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 3556 Giles Avenue, visited Joliet, Ill., during the week on an official visit to the Households of Ruth of that city prior to the coming annual meeting in August.
ON VACATION
Miss Mary E. Branch, 4820 Langley Avenue, is spending a pleasant ten days vacation during the recess at the University of Chicago, where she is a student.
Uses of "Atomized" Coal.
"Atomized" coal—different from merely "powdered" coal because very minutely divided—is a new product that is finding important uses. It is used for making a high-grade paint and also a substitute for lampblack in the manufacture of ink. Another valuable employment for it is in "facing" foundry molds, to give the surfaces a smooth finish in preparation for castings.
SAVINGS BANK
Streets Chicago
Office Phones: Main 1612, 1854
W. G. Anderson
Attorney-At-Law
Notary Public
184 W. Washington St., Cor. Wells
Suite 603, Firmenich Bldg.
Residence: 3354 Vernon Avenue
Phone Douglas 6045
CHICAGO
A. Mueller
Nomination for Trustee of
District of Chicago
DAY, APRIL 11
M. to 4 P. M.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
UNDERTAKER
POLICE AND CIVILIAN
AUTOS AT ALL HOURS
5121 ERNEST H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER
GARAGE
GASOLINE OIL
OPEN DAY & NIGHT
Ernest H. Williamson
A. D. GASH
ATTORNEY AT LAW
118 N. La Salle Street
CHICAGO
Residence 3342 Calumet Ave. Telephone Douglas 1276
JAMES G. COTTER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
145 NORTH CLARK STREET
SUITE 407
Telephone Central 8364
CHICAGO
Formerly
Assistant Attorney General
State of Illinois
Res. 3646 Grand Boul.
Doug. 4397
J. GRAY LUCAS
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
129 E. 31ST STREET
Suite 18-17
Phone: Douglas 6351
CHICAGO
BINGA STATE BANK
Capital ..... $100,000.00
Surplus ..... 20,000.00
Offers Equal Service to All
3% INTEREST ON SAVINGS
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS
State Street and 36th Place
Wanted
Advertising Solicitor
A live or wide awake newspaper man or solicitor can earn some easy money by calling on or addressing the undersigned.
Julius F. Taylor, 6206 S. Elizabeth street. Phone Wentworth 2597.
PHONE KENWOOD 455
West Englewood Trust & Savings Bank CHICAGO
Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, $500,000.00
OFFICERS
n, President
Maisel, Vice-Pres.
Barry, Cashier
Arthur C. Utesch, Ass
W. Merle Fisher, Ass
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ranford Apartment
John Bain, President Arthur C. Utesch, Asst. Cashier Michael Maisel, Vice-Pres. W. Merle Fisher, Asst. Cashier Edw. C. Barry, Cashier and Trust Officer
The Cranford Apartment Bldg
3600 WA3ASH AVENUE
buildin g ever op ed to Colored tenants in heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble em 263 J. W. Casey, Agt. 133 W. Was
The finest building ever op ed to Colored tenants in Chicago Steam heat, electric lights, tile baths, marble entrance Phone Main 263 J. W. Casey, Agt. 133 W. Washington St.