The Broad Ax

SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. 5 C 5 CENTS PER [Name] HON. GEORGE E. BRENNAN The Senatorial situation in Illinois has got the wi wrought up to the highest pitch of excitement jority frankly admit that Hon. George E. Breen towards the United States Senate. al situation in Illinois has got the wiip up to the highest pitch of excitement. Likely admit that Hon. George E. Bren the United States Senate. The Senatorial situation in Illinois has got the wisest politicians wrought up to the highest pitch of excitement and the majority frankly admit that Hon. George E. Brennan is headed towards the United States Senate. BULLETIN No. 78—PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM THE AUTO THIEF By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins Beware of auto thieves. taken from you. In all such purchases have the machine checked by the Police Automobile Detail—Franklin 0199 If your car is stolen, telephone the police station immediately. In reporting the theft give all the information you possibly can, then call at the sta Beware of auto thieves. Such is the message to all auto owners contained in this week's bulletin issued by Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins. The bulletin follows: Always lock your car. Lock the ignition, transmission and wheel. On closed cars lock the doors and be sure the windows and windshield are closed. Remove the distributor as an additional safeguard. Carry your State and City license cards with you at all times, also the motor and serial numbers of your car. Place your own distinguishing marks on the engine and body of the machine. Secure your spare tires with a good strong lock. Cheap locks are worthless as safeguard. Don't leave coats or other valuables in your car. Investigate very carefully before you buy a second-hand car. Make sure the person you buy it from is reliable. It may be stolen property and will be --- --- [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. FREEMAN LEROY FAIRBANK Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County, who has had charge of the Grand Jury for some years, Republican candidate for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago; he is one of the best friends of the colored people in Chicago; he is a highly honored Mason and continues to travel east on the square; he will become one of the Judges of the Municipal Court Tuesday, November 2. The bulletin follows: ois has got the wisest politicians itch of excitement and the man. George E. Brennan is headed Senate. taken from you. In all such purchases have the machine checked by the Poli- ice Automobile Detail—Franklin 0199. If your car is stolen, telephone the police station immediately. In report- ing the theft give all the information you possibly can, then call at the station personally and make full report of the theft. Because your auto is insured against theft is no reason why you should be careless. An unprotected car encourages the thief. By your vigilance you will assist the police department in protecting your auto against thieves, and if you cause the arrest of one of them, help us to convict them. MARCHING CLUB ENTERTAINS The 1927 Marching Club of Ft. Dearborn Lodge No. 44, of which J. B. Deveaux is president, opened its winter Sunday evening forum last Sunday at the club parlors, 3920 Grand Blvd. At this time a large and appreciative audience was present and was well rewarded as the program was an excellent one. M. B. Rogers is chairman of the program. THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 16, 1926 Hon. George E. Brennan, the People's Candidate for U.S. Senator from Illinois Seems to be Far in the Lead Over All of His Competitors. His Many Friends Have Been Putting Up a Stiff Fight for Him All Along the Line While He Has Been Confined in St. Joseph's Hospital. HON. FREEMAN LEROY FAIRBANK SPECIAL NOTICE! SPECIAL NOTICE! All news matter intended for publication in The Broad Ax Saturday, October 23, must reach the editor not later than Thursday morning, October 21. Not for many years have the long seeing politicians throughout this state been so completely cast far out at sea as they are at the present time over the sensational situation for it seems that many of the leading Republicans both high and low are doing not much else than standing around, doing nothing but cussing and damning the high priests of the Grand Old Party, simply because they are not in favor of light wines and beer and that same class of the high brows of that party can not find enough cuss words to condemn the Hon. Hugh Magill, for butting into the senatorial race as an independent Republican candidate for Hon. Freeman Leroy Fairbank, Republican candidate for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, is one of the most prominent outstanding Assistant State's Attorney that Cook County has ever had. He had more than eighteen years' experience in the general practice at the Chicago bar, where he met with the greatest success all the time. As one of the far-seeing Assistant State's Attorneys of Cook County for the past ten years, under more than two administrations, and has made a very brilliant record and in the past ten years he has very skillfully handled more than 16,000 cases while in charge of the Cook County Grand Juries, many of the cases which have passed before his view have attracted wide attention and great interest with the general public. With his past and present legal experience eminently qualifies him to serve as one of the Municipal Court judges of Chicago. The following are some of the reports which the various Grand Juries who have worked with him have handed down from time to time. The Cook County Grand Jury enpennelled for October Term, 1922, reported to the Chief Justice as follows: "We desire to record our appreciation of the faithful service of Assistant United States senator; they claim that he cannot be elected, that at the very best that he will not draw over one hundred votes a way from Col. Frank L. Smith which will be enough votes to permit Hon. George E. Brennan to easily wend his way right into the United States senate. It would seem that as long as the Republicans of the various bitter factions continue to fight and fume among themselves like so many cats and dogs and the Democrats are united and are standing solidly and unitedly behind Mr. Brennan; everything seems to plainly indicate that he will be the next United States senator from Illinois. State's Attorney Roy Fairbank, who was in constant attendance in the Grand Jury room, and who worked ably and unitingly to facilitate our task. His work in the trial of the cases he has brought before us has made a deep impression upon the members of the jury and they wish him to know that every man is his friend and hope for his highest reward in his profession." The Grand Jury sworn in for the November Term, 1922, reported the following to the Chief Justice: "Mr. Leroy Fairbank, Assistant State's Attorney in charge of the Grand Jury, has tried all the cases presented to this body and the jury are impressed with his fairness of mind and ability and desire to thank him for his courteous treatment of the members of this body." The January, 1923, Grand Jury adopted and presented to the Chief Justice an exhaustive report on crime and vice conditions concluding as follow: "And in closing we wish to compliment Assistant State's Attorney Leroy Fairbank on account of the ability and professional conduct exhibited by him during the course of this inquiry." Another typical report was made by the January, 1924, Grand Jury and presented to the Chief Justice by the foreman, John H. Winterbotham, recites: More than one year ago this newspaper started out to boost him for the senate and it has loyally stood by him to the present time; its fight for him has attracted widespread attention, for the New York Times, which is one of the greatest newspapers in this country in its issue of Sunday morning, October 3, went on to state: "that The Broad Ax published at Chicago in its issue of October 2, called on its readers to vote for Mr. Brennan." This unmistakably proves that great newspapers like the New York Times are not above quoting from the columns of The Broad Ax. "Assistant State's Attorney Freeman Leroy Fairbank has been unfailingly courteous, considerate and diligent and has shown marked ability in his handling of cases and questioning of witnesses." The Report of the Committee of the Chicago Bar Association on qualifications of candidates dated March 25, 1924, in speaking of Mr. Fairbank, states: "He has had an active professional experience and is qualified for the office." The April Term, 1924, Grand Jury Report says: "The Grand Jury esteems it a pleasure as well as its duty to refer to the work of Assistant State's Attorney Fairbank. The people of Cook County, and even the offenders who have committed crimes are fortunate in the broad understanding, the judicial temperament, the honesty of purpose, and unquestionable ability, as well as the pleasing personality of Mr. Fairbank." Mr. Fairbank, who will be elevated to the Municipal Court bench Tuesday, November 2, is one of our warm and steadfast friends and who can always be counted upon of ringing true to the colored people. He resides with his lovable wife, Mrs. Fairbank and their three bright and highly interesting children in a lovely home at 11423 Longwood Drive in the new 19th Ward. Y M. HON. P. J. CARR The extremely popular Treasurer of Cooke elected Sheriff of this county on his par is the friend of the poor people, both and without any mistake about it, a gr people will cast their vote for him on T popular Treasurer of Cook County erriff of this county on his past pub and of the poor people, both whit but any mistake about it, a great a cast their vote for him on Tuesday The extremely popular Treasurer of Cook County, who will be elected Sheriff of this county on his past public record. He is the friend of the poor people, both white and colored, and without any mistake about it, a great army of colored people will cast their vote for him on Tuesday, November 2. Country Treasurer P. J. Carr has turned over to Chicago and suburban school boards within the confines of Cook County $300,000. This was the announcement made yesterday by Edward J. McCabe, his secretary. Actuated by an earnest desire to help the school children and to relieve the financial difficulties of the Chicago Board of Education and other school boards of the County. Mr. Carr went before the last general assembly and procured the adoption of an amendment to the state law providing for the payment to school boards of interest earned on school taxes. Previously the interest was absorbed by the general fund. I have found you willing to co-operate with and help the needy districts with school funds. "Your payment to the districts and not to the County fund as heretofore of interest earned on school funds while in your custody is most commendable. Cash registers and auditing machines installed by Mr. Carr have enabled the County Treasurer to audit and balance his records daily, and this year, for the first time, he will be able to make a complete and final distribution of all taxes collected at or before the end of the fiscal year, December 1st, 1926. This will prove a tremendous benefit to all the taxing bodies in the City of The passage of this amendment resulted in a laudatory resolution adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Education of Chicago, a copy of which was sent to Mr. Carr. Typical of the letters received by Mr. Carr from suburban school treasurers is one from Albert C. Roos, president of the Forest Park State Bank: "As you know, I am Treasurer of the schools of Provo, Riverside and River Forest. In this connection I have been in close touch with your office and I can say that at all times [Image of a man with a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie]. M. M. B. HON. JOHN H. PASSMORE The popular and straightforward Clerk of the City of Cook County, who has hosts of warm friend of this city and county who are doing every power to assist to re-elect him to his presen position. and straightforward Clerk of the county, who has hosts of warm friend and county who are doing every assist to re-elect him to his presen The popular and straightforward Clerk of the Criminal Court of Cook County, who has hosts of warm friends in all parts of this city and county who are doing everything in their power to assist to re-elect him to his present responsible position. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 5 reasurer of Cook County, who will be county on his past public record. He poor people, both white and colored, take about it, a great army of colored vote for him on Tuesday, November 2. arr has burban lines of was the way by ay. desire to relieve I have found you willing to co-operate with and help the needy districts with school funds. "Your payment to the districts and not to the County fund as heretofore of interest earned on school funds while in your custody is most commendable. Cash registers and auditing machines installed by Mr. Carr have enabled the County Treasurer to audit and balance his records daily, and this year, for the first time, he will be able to make a complete and final distribution of all taxes collected at or before the end of the fiscal year, December 1st, 1926. This will prove a tremendous benefit to all the taxing bodies in the City of Chicago and Cook County, as it will enable them to retire their tax anticipation warrants at an earlier date, thus saving thousands of dollars of interest which had heretofore accrued, and in addition, making it possible for them to meet all their financial obligations promptly. This in itself is the most remarkable improvement ever achieved in the office of the County Treasurer. These cash registers and auditing machines were the first machines manufactured and installed for the collection of taxes. M. forward Clerk of the Criminal Court has hosts of warm friends in all parts ty who are doing everything in their elect him to his present responsible ```markdown ``` HON. MAURICE F. KAVANAGH One of the honest and honorable members of the Commissioners of Cook County who can be classed with the best public officials in this city who will be re-elected to the Board of Commission has hundreds of friends among the Colored people stand by him on Tuesday, November 2. he honest and honorable members of the missioners of Cook County who can be with the best public officials in this city be re-elected to the Board of Commissioners of friends among the Colored people by him on Tuesday, November 2. One of the honest and honorable members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County who can be rightfully classed with the best public officials in this city or county, who will be re-elected to the Board of Commissioners. He has hundreds of friends among the Colored people who will stand by him on Tuesday, November 2. Hon. Maurice F. Kavanagh needs no long introduction to the many readers of this newspaper, for he is favorably known to all the residents of this wonderful city; for several terms he served as alderman of the city of Chicago from the old Eighteenth Ward, and always voted on the side of decency and honesty and for the best interest of all the citizens of this city. He served on all its important committees and was active in the support of all the resolutions which passed the city council in 1921 and 1922 in favor of compensating the survivors of the colored people who lost their lives in the race riots in this city in 1919. At the election in November, 1922, he was elected one of the commissioners of Cook County, and he is one of its best commissioners. He is ever ready to serve the poor and needy in all parts of Chicago, regardless of DR. GEORGE C. HALL DEPARTS FOR THE SOUTH The first part of this week Dr. George Cleveland Hall, 3638 South Parkway, who is one of the best and most prominent physicians and surgeons in this country, left the city for Nashville, Tenn., where he will be the highly honored guest of the Mahery Medical College. While absent, Dr. Hall will deliver some lec- ```markdown ``` [Image of a man in a suit and tie]. [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. Member of the State Senate from the Twenty-fifth District of Illinois, who is one of the big pea horses at the State Capital and on the West side the aid of hundreds of voters among his Col who always stand loyally by him, he will be re his Senatorial district on Tuesday, November the State Senate from the Twenty-first of Illinois, who is one of the big polls in the State Capital and on the West Side of hundreds of voters among his Colorays stand loyally by him, he will be re-elected district on Tuesday, November 2. Member of the State Senate from the Twenty-first Senatorial District of Illinois, who is one of the big political wheelhorse at the State Capital and on the West Side, and with the aid of hundreds of voters among his Colored friends, who always stand loyally by him, he will be re-elected from his Senatorial district on Tuesday, November 2. table members of the Board of County who can be rightfully officials in this city or county, the Board of Commissioners. Heong the Colored people who will November 2. boundary lines, and his record as one of the commissioners is par excellent. As one of the successful business men on the West Side, Commissioner Kavanagh liberally spends his money to aid the colored people in all of their laudable movements; generously contributing to the churches and so on; he has been instrumental in securing many good positions for them in the various public institutions of Cook County. Commissioner Kavanagh is an up-to-date, high-class business man and he is no dummy as a member of the Board of County Commissioners for he is a member of the Finance Committee of that Board and right now he is a valuable member of many of the other important committees of the County Board. Commissioner Kavanagh, without any puffing or blowing about it, will be re-elected one of the Commissioners of Cook County Tuesday, November 2. tures to the students at Mahery and at other points in the south. HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING The Joint Building Association of U.B.F. & S.M.T., of which J. B. Street, state grand master, is president held a large and enthusiastic meeting on last Sunday afternoon at Bailey's Hall, 3638 S. State St., devising plans and looking forward to the establishment of future headquarters. ```markdown ``` from the Twenty-first Senatorial one of the big political wheel- and on the West Side, and with ers among his Colored friends, him, he will be re-elected from tuesday, November 2. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 16, 1926 RE-ELECT HON. JOHN E. CONROY Hon. John E. Conroy, Democratic candidate for member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, to fill out the vacancy caused by the untimely death of the late Michael K. Sheridan, was born in this city August 14, 1888, at 116 Sherman Street, in time graduating with high honors from the elementary and high schools and immediately thereafter he entered the real estate business with his father, with offices at 5540 S. Racine Ave., this city, which he still successfully conducts at the same old stand. In 1908, Mr. Conroy and his highly esteemed wife, Mrs. Conroy, were happily united in marriage and they and their highly accomplished daughter, Miss Mary Alice Conroy, reside in a lovely home at 5659 S. Throop St., and they are the best of buddies. Engaged in Real Estate Business at an Early Age As stated before that Mr. Conroy started in the real estate business when a very young hustling man and by hanging right to it he knows the real value of every foot of ground in Cook County and anyone possessing one-half ounce of brains can readily see that he is the right man to serve 17. 1922 Morisson Photo HON. EDWARD J. GLACKIN The up-to-date Secretary of the Local Board of In one of the most popular citizens of Chicago, y of friends firmly feel that he will be elected from the Third Congressional District of Illin day, November 2. The up-to-date Secretary of the Local Board of Improvements, one of the most popular citizens of Chicago, whose legions of friends firmly feel that he will be elected to Congress from the Third Congressional District of Illinois on Tuesday, November 2. THE PHYLLIIS WHEATLEY HOME 5128 S. Michigan Ave. The splendid reports given at the monthly Board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 5, gave tangible evidence of the progress of the work, the harmonious atmosphere, the wholesome meals, the hearty co-operation of all concerned make it an ideal Home for the stranger girl, who appreciates the right kind of environment. The popularity of the courteous superintendent, Mrs. Mamie E. Clark, and her efficient assistant, Miss Elnora Hospins, increases daily with the large number of charming residents in the Home. The American Rose Art and Charity Club held a very delightful reception for their newly elected officers Sept. 24. Mrs. Fannie Turner, past president of the District Federation, installed them in her usual gracious manner; both she and the officers were presented with beautiful floral tributes. The Twilight Musicale of Mrs. Grace Outlaw, chairman, was well attended, an excellent program rendered, and a silver offering of $8.38 was collected. The Phyllis Wheatley Woman's Club held a most inspiring meeting Oct. 6. Mrs. Mary Walker Page, president and founder of the Union Trades Association, Inc., Mrs. Nannie Reed, Mrs. Carrie Horton, and Dr. Joshua A. Brockett, Minister, Orator and Thinker were the speakers. Dr. Brockett delivered the Installation Prayer and Blessing, and gave a thrilling account of the origin and success of "The Good Will Society," founded many years ago by Henry Morgan at Boston, Mass. The members and visitors were vis- --- as a member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, for aside from Mr. Conroy there is not one other member of that taxing body residing on the southwest side. Mr. Conroy Held in High Regard His enviable record is evidenced by the many friends who regard his opinions with a great deal of value. Those who have had occasion to transact business with Mr. Conroy have come to regard his integrity as well as his knowledge of public affairs as absolutely reliable and authoritative. He was appointed by the Board of Local Improvements as condemnation commissioner for La Salle Street widening. Business Men's Choice In addition to holding office of Assessor, Mr. Conroy holds the important position of president of the Ashland Avenue and 55th Street Business Men's Association. The members of this capable organization hold Mr. Conroy in high regard because of the many accomplishments he has effected for this organization. Mr. Conroy Was a Steadfast Friend of the Late Michael K. Sheridan *He is well qualified to fulfill Mr. Sheridan's office. He was one of his Morrison Photo ibly touched by the impressive installation ceremonies conducted by Mrs. J. A. Brockett, mother of the newly elected president, Mrs. Mabel Brockett Wright. The resignation of Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, now president emeritus, who has served the club as its hard working president for 28 years, was accepted with keen regret, though every one realized that she had earned a much needed rest, and every mem- President of the Board of Coun re-elected to it Tuesday, N possessed the manhood and swerving friendship for the many of them to responsible Hospital and other places dreds of them will vote in tion day. President of the Board of County Commissioners who will be re-elected to it Tuesday, November 2. In the past he has possessed the manhood and the courage to display his unswerving friendship for the colored people by appointing many of them to responsible positions at the Cook County Hospital and other places and it is safe to say that hundreds of them will vote in favor of his re-election on election day. 74 HON. ANTON J. CERMAK closest friends for many years. He knew full well Mr. Sheridan's ideals and thoughts regarding civic affairs. He enjoyed the absolute confidence of his esteemed friend and always sought to be of assistance to him in every possible way. These few facts are sufficient to indicate how well qualified Mr. Conroy is to fill the position, to which he has been appointed and to which he will be elected on Tuesday, November 2. Mr. Conroy, who is a nephew of Mr. D. F. Kelly, manager of the Fair, State and Adams Streets, is vice-president of the 16th Ward Democratic Organization and he is a warm friend of Hon. Terence F. Moran, the best and the most hustling alderman that that ward has ever had. Mr. Conroy is not ashamed to let the people know that like Alderman Moran he has many friends among the colored voters residing in the new 16th ward, and in other parts of this city, who will assist him to make a fast home run on Tuesday, November 2, and become one of the members of the Board of Assessors of Cook County. For in every way he would be the right man in the right place. ber pledged her hearty support to Mrs. Wright. Exquisite bouquets were presented to the president and the president emeritus; Mrs. Davis also received a receipt for a handsome morocco bound first copy of Zipporah, The Maid of Midian," by Dr. Joshua A. Brockett, to be released from the press November 1. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Webb. Next meeting Oct. 20, at 2 p. m. Visitors are welcome. Vesper Services are held each Sunday from 5 to 6 p. m. Miss Iola Arnold conducted the meeting Oct. 3, and Miss Elnora Hoskins had charge Oct. 10, both meetings were inspiring and instructive. Rev. Francis and Miss Alice Boyd were the speakers with a musical program. Reception in honor of the five past grand matrons was given Friday evening, Oct. 8, by the Grand Chapter No. 39, and was a most enjoyable affair. The House Committee is planning to make their annual harvest home dinner Oct. 20, from 12 m. to 8 p. m., the best ever. Come and enjoy a tooth some meal. Mrs. Bessie Lewis, chairman. A Baby Contest A Baby Contest will be held in November. List your baby now and win one of the prizes. will hold its annual meeting and election of officers Saturday, Oct. 23, at 2 p. m. Willa Webb, Cor. Sec. CALLED TO CITY Ernest Suttler of Mt. Clair, N. J., and Jesse Hawkins of New York, N. Y., were called to the city last Wednesday on account of the death of their mother, Mrs. Mary Freeman, 5224 S. State St. Funeral services were conducted from The Cosmopolitan Community Church with the pastor, Rev. John R. Harvey, officiated. Services were conducted by Warden Temple of Elks, Star of Bethlehem Council, A. U. K. & D. of A., the Foresters and the various auxiliaries of the church. Burial was at Lincoln cemetery. Reception M. B. MR. JOHN E. CONROY President of the Ashland Avenue and 55th Street Business Men's Association. He is one of the many successful business men residing on the Southwest side and on Tuesday, November 2, he will be elected one of the members of the Board of Assessors of Cook County. HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES Hon. George B. Holmes, Judge of the Municipal Court, has resided in this city from 1885 down to the present time, and during all those years he has been actively interested in every movement pertaining to its advancement. He was admitted to the bar in 1890 and practiced law continuously from that time until elected to the Municipal bench. He served with distinction as a member of the First Illinois Volunteer Infantry at the siege and capture of Cuba in 1898. Judge Holmes is a member of the United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of the Foreign Wars, Society of Santiago de Cuba. He is a high Mason, Odd Fellow Knight of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, American Brotherhood, Chi- ```markdown ``` M. H. [Name] One of the most popular and honorable judges of Court of Chicago, high Mason and Spanish veteran who can count his friends by the thousands. He is bound to be re-elected Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago and his untold thousands of colored friend on to victory with him. best popular and honorable judges of Chicago, high Mason and Spanish who can count his friends by the He is bound to be re-elected in the Municipal Court of Chicago untold thousands of colored friendry with him. One of the most popular and honorable judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, high Mason and Spanish-American war veteran who can count his friends by the thousands and thousands. He is bound to be re-elected as one of the Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, November 2, and his untold thousands of colored friends will march on to victory with him. cago Lincoln Club and many other organizations. Judge Holmes has always discharged his sworn duties without fear or favor and has made good all along the line. He stands at the top notch of Judges of the Municipal Court and none other of the judges is more popular than he. Judge Holmes has ably tried thousands of cases in all the branch municipal courts since he was first elected to it. He has also presided over all the branches of that court. Judge Holmes has thousands of friends among the people everywhere in this city who frequent his court and who admire him for his fair, square and reasonable treatment and it goes without saying that he will be re-elected to his present position as Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago, Tuesday, November 2. THE FEDERAL NATIONAL HISTORY SOCIETY amorable judges of the Municipal Jason and Spanish-American war friends by the thousands and to be re-elected as one of the Court of Chicago, November 2, of colored friends will march [Name] HON. DANIEL RYAN One of the most up-to-date and most popular Commissioners that has served the voters in this county in that capacity. Like his late highly honored father, Daniel Ryan, he has always been one of the many warm friends of the Colored race and many of them will vote in favor of his re-election to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, November 2, and further like his late father, he is ever ready to give anyone a lift and he will not turn away the poor of any race empty handed. Hon. Daniel Ryan, County Commissioner of Cook County, is a well known young business man. He is successfully engaged in the insurance business with offices in the Insurance Exchange Building at 175 W. Jackson boulevard. He has gained a reputation for honesty and integrity, thus following in his father's footsteps, the late Daniel Ryan. Upon his father's death he was elected his successor on the County Board as a County Commissioner. Mr. Ryan has a personality that wins friends for him wherever he goes and he never fails to accord to every one the respect due from one man to another. He has the business ability to discharge any duties and obligations placed upon him. Because of his affability and other qualifications as a business man, and his well-known honesty and integrity, the many friends of Mr. Ryan feel dead sure that on Tuesday, November 2, he will be re-elected as one of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County. J. Finley Wilson, editor of The Washington Eagle and grand exalted ruler of I.B.P.O.E. of W., arrived in the city on Friday on a business tour of the Elks and will spend several days here and in surrounding towns. He was met at the station by a committee from Ft. Dearborn Lodge and Ft. Dearborn Marching Club. 1930 1930 34051234 HON. MITCHELL C. ROBIN Members of the Board of Local Improvements, or lar leaders of the Jewish-Americans in this making a winning race for Clerk of the ProCook County. His two best friends, Hon. M.berg and Hon. Jacob M. Arney, are working in their effort to land Mr. Robin in the office of the Probate Court. The Board of Local Improvements, on the of the Jewish-Americans in this winning race for Clerk of the Proty. His two best friends, Hon. M. Mon. Jacob M. Arney, are working fort to land Mr. Robin in the office bate Court. Members of the Board of Local Improvements, one of the popular leaders of the Jewish-Americans in this city, who is making a winning race for Clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County. His two best friends, Hon. Michael Rosenberg and Hon. Jacob M. Arney, are working their heads off in their effort to land Mr. Robin in the office of the Clerk of the Probate Court. After spending two busy days here he will be given an informal reception Saturday evening, Oct. 16 by the Ft. Dearborn Lodge and Marching Club at the club parlors, 9920 Grand Blvd. In addition to the officers and members of the lodge, representatives from every race paper in the city will be present. Mr. Wilson has made a world wide reputation in building up Elk Lodge respect from all races and nationalities where he has traveled in behalf of the organization. 34052063 Improvements, one of the popu Americans in this city, who is Clerk of the Probate Court of it friends, Hon. Michael Rosenney, are working their heads off Robin in the office of the Clerk THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 16, 1926 109 HON. ROBERT M. SWEITZER The best and by far the most popular and proficient Clerk of Cook County who is bound to be re-elected to his time-honored position, Tuesday, November 2. He is prominently connected with many social, secret and fraternal societies: Knights of Columbus, Royal League, Elks, Edgebrook Country Club, Iroquois Club and Knights of St. Gregory. He is held in the highest esteem by His Eminence George Cardinal Mundelein, Archbishop of Chicago. Hon. Robert M. Sweitzer, the highly honorable and most proficient County Clerk that Cook County has ever had, is serving his fourth term as clerk of the aforesaid county, and during all of his terms as such he has faithfully discharged the duties of that office with fidelity and honesty and has made for himself a name which will stand for ages to come as one of the faithful and honest public officials of this county. He first came in contact with the light of day on May 10, 1868. His parents were John Martin and Mrs Sarah (Lanning) Sweitzer, who were among the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Chicago. Mr. Swetzer received his early education in the city of his birth, graduating from its higher branches with the usual honors. As he approached manhood he entered St. Patrick's Commercial Academy and after diligently applying himself to his studies for some years he emerged from it in 1884 well fortified or equipped to follow a commercial pursuit, and shortly after doing so he became connected with James H. Walker and Company wholesale drygoods merchants, and he held a responsible position with that firm for seven years or until it failed in 1893. Then he became connected with the wholesale dry goods house of John V. Farwell and Company, November 15, 1893, and remained with the old established and well-known house until December 1, 1910, and had it not been for the fact that he was elected Clerk of Cook County he would still be holding down a high position with that firm. Mr. Sweitzer is extremely popular among the large circle of loyal and steadfast friends, for he thoroughly understands how to draw men or friends to him and not to drive them away from him. As an evidence of this fact, for years he has been the head director of the Illinois Commercial Men's Association and Illinois Traveling Men's Health Association and for more than 25 years he has been the chairman of the executive committee of the Alumni Association of St. Patrick's Commercial Association; he is also a prominent member of the Illinois Athletic Club, the Iroquois Club, Knights of Columbus, Royal League, Elks, Edgebrook Country Club and of Knights of St. Gregory. In 1904 Mr. Sweitzer was united in marriage to Miss Alice Kevil and they are the proud parents of three children, two daughters and one son, Robert M., Jr., residing at 2958 W. Jackson boulevard, in the old 13th ward. For many years Mr. Sweitzer has been a power in the Democratic party on the West Side and he has assisted in making and un-making city, county and state officials; he even assisted in making Presidents of the United States, for as one of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention held in San Francisco, Cal., in 1920 he led off in the fight to prevent the renomination of President Woodrow Wilson, and any of his henchmen from walking away with the crown of glory. There is one thing which can be said to the everlasting credit of Mr. popular and proficient Clerk of id to be re-elected to his time-November 2. He is prominently secret and fraternal societies: royal League, Elks, Edgebrook lb and Knights of St. Gregory. esteem by His Eminence George bishop of Chicago. Sweitzer and that is that he is absolutely free from race prejudice and in October, 1914, he made the speech of his life at the laying of the corner stone of the new Eighth Regiment Armory, where he freely mled with the colored people. Shortly after that event he presented Col. Franklin A. Denison with a fine and very expensive mahogany writing desk which will remain in the rooms of the Eighth Regiment Armory for many years to come. Mr. Swetzer always deports himself like unto a first water or high class gentleman; he is plain and democratic in his ways, and the doors leading into his main office always stand wide open during business hours so that the rich and the poor, the white and the colored, the high and the low can walk right in and see him and make themselves at home. He always carries on his conversations with his hundreds of callers each day in easy measured tones and whenever we happen to drop into his office he always mildly exclaims: "howdy do Brother Taylor, I am glad to see you!" Mr. Swetzer firmly believes in the "Fatherhood of God" and the "Brotherhood of Mankind." As far as his re-election is concerned for Clerk of Cook County Tuesday November 2 it is all over right now with him but the shouting. GOES TO TENNESSEE John J. Andrews who has spent ten months in College Grove, Tenn., his former home town, spent a few days in Chicago the past week on business. MATTHEW M. M. HON. GEORGE F. HARDING The Next Treasurer of Cook County --- Hon. William R. Fetzer was born on a farm in Vermillion township, La Salle County, February 12, 1873; he was the son of John W. and Clara (Woodward) Fetzer; was educated in the public schools, graduated from Ottawa High school; spent two years in the University of Illinois, graduated in 1899 from the Northwestern University Law department and was admitted to the bar the same year; after six months in law office he began practice for himself; was appointed Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County, honorably serving in that capacity from 1909 to 1913. He served with distinction as alderman of the old seventh ward after making a splendid record as assistant state's attorney and served on all of its prominent committees, was a power for much good furthering legislation in the interest of all the people for the good of the citizens of Chicago. He was elected Judge of the Municipal Court of this city in 1920 and has made an untarnished reputation for honesty and fairness in dealing out evenhanded justice. Judge Fetzer is an honored member of the following organizations and clubs: Illinois Athletic, Hamilton, Elks, the Masonic Bodies, Miriam Chapter No. 1, O. E S., Royal Arcanum, Redmen, Moose, K. of P., Woodlawn Lodge No. 841; Jackson Park Lodge No. 222, Woodlawn Commandery No. 76, Knights Templar, and Shriner; he is a member of Woodlawn Park and University of Illinois Clubs and the following Bar Associations: American, Chicago, Lawyers' and the Illinois State. To come right down to it there is no doubt of his re-election as one of the Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago Tuesday, November 2, for he is one of the most honorable judges of that court and he will pass down in history as one of the true friends of the Afro-American race in Chicago. --- C. P. S. HON. WILLIAM R. FETZER High-class Republican Judges of the Chicago one of the most eminent in the woods, who stands ace high with people residing in this great city. November 2, greatly assist to elevate Court bench for one more term for the balance and not found wanting. Milk Wagon Drivers Ar, Sec.-Treas. Dairy Employees Agborn, Sec.-Treas. Film Chauffeurs Io, Sec.-Treas. Garage Employees Bc, Sec.-Treas. Meat Drivers Union, Treas. Tobacco Drivers Aa, Sec.-Treas. Bone and Tallow Robert McNeill, Sec.- Tea & Coffee Drivers Union, L. G. Goudie Local No. 801, C Union, F. C. Glowe, Local No. 673, G H. A. Cupp, Sec.-T. Teamsters Joint C Chicago, Illinois. I and H. of A. W. A. Jerry Donovan, Sec. He has also been County Wage Earned by the International Teamsters Joint Co. To vote for Judge X in the square be the Separate Judicial One of the high-class Republican Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago one of the most eminent Masons in this neck of the woods, who stands ace high with the best class of colored people residing in this great city who will on Tuesday, November 2, greatly assist to elevate him to the Municipal Court bench for one more term for he has been weighed in the balance and not found wanting. "CHICAGO'S HEALTH" Weekly Bulletin, Chicago Department of Health. "The Danger Line in Childhood," by Herman N. Bundesen, M. D., Commissioner. "It is safer to be a child during the ages of two to four years and eight to 14 years than at the ages from five to seven years," says Dr. Herman N. Bundesen in his latest bulletin. "The Chicago Department of Health made a survey and found the following in Chicago children: Age group in years, 2 to 4, Number of children examined, 565; Number found defective, 410; Per cent defective, 80. Age group in years, 5 to 7, Number of children examined, 14,122; Number found defective, 12,764; Per cent defective, 90. 1 M. L. PES WELPE HON. EMMET WHEALAN Chairman of the Finance Commissioners; one of the cratic party of this city and stood loyally by the side will stand by him and vo the Finance Committee of the Boomers; one of the big wheel horses of this city and Cook County, vally by the side of the Colored people by him and vote for him on Tue Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board of County Commissioners; one of the big wheel horses of the Democratic party of this city and Cook County, who has always stood loyally by the side of the Colored people and they will stand by him and vote for him on Tuesday. Nov. 2. Ican Judges of the Municipal he most eminent Masons in this ads ace high with the best class in this great city who will on only assist to elevate him to the one more term for he has been not found wanting. Union, L. G. Goudie, Sec.-Treas. Local No. 801, General Teamsters Union, F. C. Glowe, Sec.-Treas. Local No. 673, General Teamsters, H. A. Cupp, Sec.-Treas. Teamsters Joint Council, No. 25, of Chicago, Illinois. I. B. of T. C., S. and H. of A. W. A. Neer, President; Jerry Donovan, Sec.-Treas. He has also been endorsed by Cook County Wage Earners' League, also by the International Brotherhood Teamsters Joint Council. To vote for Judge Fetzer, place an X in the square before his name on the Separate Judicial Ballot. Age group in years, 8 to 14. Number of children examined, 19,424; Number found defective, 15,621; Per cent defective, 80. "Children between the ages of five to seven years usually have no physical examinations before they enter school, so that parents are either unaware of the defects present or neglect them. During this age period, early poor health habits develop bad teeth, poor nourishment, enlarged tonsils, and other preventable defects. When this age group goes to school, mental and physical efforts show the defects that have not been noticed at home," states the Commissioner. "Most defects developing during the ages of two to four years are increased during the period of five to seven years of age and, in many cases, show improvement as the children grow older. P. E. committee of the Board of County big wheel horses of the Demol Cook County, who has always of the Colored people and they are for him on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER ERnest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 5121-23-25 E. H. WILLIAMSON Charlest E. Dawson In this city since July 15th, 1899, without missing one single issue. Republicans, Democrats, Catholics, Protestants, Single Taxes, Priests, infidels or anyone else can have their say as long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak his own mind. 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