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COLORED PATRIOTS,ATTENTION! This Man led your Fathers out of human Slavery into American Citizenship Let him now lead YOU out of drink Slavery into Christian Manhood Abraham Lincoln was a total abstainer, and both personally and officially opposed the liquor traffic. He said that after slavery was abolished the next great enemy to be overcome was the liquor business. If he were here today he would advise you to vote for state and national prohibition. Vote for state legislators who will ratify the national amendment MONTGOMERY COUNTY DRY FEDERATION, F. G. Cressey, Mgr. Vol 6 Number 21 COLORED P This Man led your Fathers out of human Slavery into American Citizenship Abraham Lincoln both personal liquor traffic. He said that after to be overcome was t he would advise you Vote "YES" for Vote for state legislat MONTGOMERY.COM AMERICAN WOODMEN FACTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW The American Woodmen was organized 17 years ago, incorporated in Colorado. It has written over $40,000,000 worth of insurance; more than 80,000 policies; has paid its beneficiaries over $700,000; and TODAY has over $300,000 for the protection of its policy holders. To its great army (of colored young men and women) intelligent, busy, aggressive, happy workers, it pays $100,000 annually for their labor. It is the largest financial business concern of its kind in the United States; absolutely owned and controlled by the Colored Race. It is authorized in many states to do business, including the State of Ohio. It should also be known that many of the Race's best men and women are members of the American Woodmen. That a goodly number in Dayton are joining almost daily, while the dispensation is on, in the getting up of a SPECIAL Club of 100. Race men and women (?) please take notice. Do not let this golden OPPORTUNITY pas you. You owe this protection to yourself and those dependent upon you. Delay is dangerous. Do not put, off today for tomorrow. Act NOW—AT ONCE, see H. L. Billups, Vice Supreme Commander, A. W., 302 Norwood Ave., Dayton, Ohio. Phone Main 4735. P. S.—Our American Woodmen solicitors, of your own city will be glad to write, you. Give them an opportunity. Army Y. M. C. A. Secretary C. D. Higgins is spending a few days in the city with his family. Mr. Higgins is head of the Y. M. C. A. unt at Camp Stuart, Newport News, Va. This unit is one of the best the association has and is a marvel to the southern people. There is no separation of the races, but Mr. Higgins is over both whites and colored. THE DAYTON FORUM COMMUNICATIONS MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE AMER- ICAN RED CROSS Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1918. Editor of The Forum. Dear Sir:— Information has come to me that a Red Cross ambulance, or rather an ambulance with a Red Cross, when called upon to take a colored person to a hospital, refused to do so. Such discrimination is, of course, farthest from the policy of the Red Cross, either local or national. I should like it to be very clear and understood that the Red Cross Chapter in Dayton has no ambulance, and that, no doubt, the ambulance referred to belonged to an undertaker in the city. We feel, however, that if such discrimination as has been reported took place, action should be taken so that the Red Cross smay not be embarrassed thereby. Therefore, at the next Executive Board Meeting of the Chapter, the matter will be taken up for action as to whether the said undertaking establishment may use the insignia of the Red Cross upon its ambulance. Assuring you that we here at the Red Cross appreciate the support of the colored people in all Red Cross work, and that we would be the last ones to countenance the discrimination mentioned. I am, Wilberforce, O., Oct. 14, 1918. Dear Mr. Rives: I am in school and getting along very well under Dr. Jackson. I am also making many friends. I preached yesterday to the S. A. T. C. and was received very cordially and was complimented by several of the high officials of the University, President Scarborough being one. The Spanish flu is up here, too, and DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY OCT. 25, 1918 ATTENTION! Let him now lead YOU out of drink Slavery into Christian Manhood abstainer, and opposed the the next great enemy if he were here today national prohibition. endment. national amendment L, F. G. Cressey, Mgr. NON! now OU drink into ian ood at enemy are today ition. evernment Mgr. For Governor, A DESCENDENT of pioneers every war on the An- Ohio today possesses Bardlett Willis, Republican His leadership and ability state affairs, but in national The former governor is home near Lewis Center, De- and Mrs. J. B., Willis. His kighty-third O. V. V. I., in w brothers of the ex-governor war, and, on his mother's service, and each of them the difficulties of many can The governor was edu- county and later at Ohio Ne- became a citizen. His first 81 years of age, with his ele- at that time overwhelming re-elected by an increased The volume "Representa- "Willis of Hardin will go do began a new era of the tax abe man, enthusiastic in th he belongs to a class of yo- friends have a right to expect we are looking for school to close any day; nevertheless this is a fine place to be. Well, this finds me in the midst of study hours and I must close. Tell Mrs. Rives howdy, and all the rest of the office corps. I shall write more at another time. 407 Bush Bldg., Flint, Mich. October 21, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Rives. Dear Friends: I extend to you my deepest sympathy in your very sad bereavement. As you have lost one whose place can never be filled. But I am sure your knowledge of God will keep you up and you know you will meet again. I bade her good-bye the week I left and she assured me if we never met again on this earth we would meet in the great beyond as she was going there. I know she meant that for her Christ life proved that, so that should be consoling to you. With much love and sympathy, I am as ever yours, For Christ and the right, MRS. COOPER. WOODMEN HAVING SUCCESS The American Woodmen, one of the recent, best, richest organizations of its kind among colored people, recently entering our city is having a most wonderful growth. It is a first-class institutions and is doing a splendid business among our people. It is strictly a Race enterprise and many of our Race men and Race women of this city are joining it. Hon. H. L. Billups, LL. D., Vice Supreme Commander is very much delighted to note the growing interest manifested, by our people as well as the push, thrift, Race activities and visible progress along many lines. NOTICE: The Midnight Follies which were to be at Masonic hall Oct. 29th have been postponed. Hold your ticket. Watch Eorum. ```markdown ``` For Governor, Hon. A DESCENDENT of pioneer An- every war on the American Ohio today possesses no me- Bartlett Willis, Republican nomine- His leadership and ability have de- state affairs, but in national affairs. The former governor is 47 year- home near Lewis Center, Delaware and Mrs. J. B. Willis. His father w kighty-third O. V. V. I., in which he brothers of the ex-governor's father war, and, on his mother's side, two service, and each of these were in the difficulties of many campaigns. The governor was educated in county and later at Ohio Northern became a citizen. His first politician 81 years of age, with his election to at that time overwhelmingly Demo- re-elected by an increased majority. The volume "Representative Mo- Willis of Hardin will go down into began a new era of the tax laws able man, enthusiastic in the defe- he belongs to a class of young Re- friends have a right to expect much. During his legislative career, as he gave loyal support to all measu- economic and moral improvement on In 1910 he was elected to com- 1912 was re-elected, one of three be elected that year. Few men have had more notable grees than Mr. Willis. Among other the house was a bill to create a b gain for the supplies for all the de- waste. He was placed on the com- merce, winning this place over this service. He attained high rank as interests of the nation's wool grow- legislation, drafting the bill which, passed for the pensioning of Spanish measures both received his careful dodging nothing. In the midst of his career he w was then apparently a hopeless dig Supported by a volunteer organization support in modest contributions ra- composed of hundreds of personal popular primary campaign, a campa- tory of Ohio, visiting in four weeks and making an average of 12 spee- nominated and subsequently elected people the power which the prece- take from them. During his term as governor efforts to the redeeming of the F material economy in the manageme- crease in the efficiency of the state. Far-reaching benefits to the po- the legislation enacted. The state. Hampered on all sides by the m administration and by the increase partisan, his administration still ac- cident the people that in the election of 1 carried the state by 89,408 votes, he It is well recognized that the people to re-elect Mr. Willis. He retired to Delaware, but the but little rest through the ensu- of war, he has devoted himself to patriotic activity to which he could Intensively democratic, Mr. Willis blest citizen of the state as to its governor, he saw more people tha- eration. No interest was too small attention. The people of Ohio know him a hard-working, unhindered by the ha- ful to the trust committed to his For Governor, Hon. Frank B. Willis M. A DESCENDENT of pioneer Americans, with blood of soldiers of every war on the American continent flowing through his veins, Ohio today possesses no more commanding figure than Frank Bartlett Willis, Republican nominee for governor for a second term. His leadership and ability have demonstrated themselves not only in state affairs, but in national affairs as well. The former governor is 47 years of age. He was born in a modest home near Lewis Center, Delaware county, Dec. 28, 1871, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Willis. His father was a veteran of the Forty-eighth and eighty-third O. V. V. I., in which he served during the Civil war. Three brothers of the ex-governor's father also served throughout the Civil war, and, on his mother's side, two brothers were also continuously in service, and each of these were in many battles and labored through the difficulties of many campauls. The governor was educated in the common schools of his native county and later at Ohio Northern university at Ada, O., where he then became a citizen. His first politician experience came when he was but 31 years of age, with his election to the legislature from Hardin county, at that time overwhelmingly Democratic. He served two terms, being re-elected by an increased majority. The volume "Representative Men of Ohio" said of him at that time: "Willis of Hardin will go down into history as author of a tax law that began a new era of the tax laws of Ohio. * * * A clean, approachable man, enthusiastic in the defense of what he believes to be right, he belongs to a class of young Republicans of which his party and his friends have a right to expect much in the future." During his legislative career, as in congress and governor afterwards, he gave loyal support to all measures for a dry state and nation, the economic and moral improvement of his state. In 1910 he was elected to congress from the Eighth district, and in 1912 was re-elected, one of three Republican congressmen of Ohio to be elected that year. Few men have had more notable or creditable two term record in congress than Mr. Willis. Among other things he proposed and introduced into the house was a bill to create a bureau of government supplies to bargain for the supplies for all the departments, thus eliminating a great waste. He was placed on the committee of interstate and foreign commerce, winning this place over thirty others and many of them of long service. He attained high rank as a leader in the battles to protect the interests of the nation's wool growers. He had a hand in humanitarian legislation, drafting the bill which, under a Democratic label, was finally passed for the pensioning of Spanish war veterans. Business and labor measures both received his careful attention. He was at the forefront, dodging nothing. In the midst of his career he was called early in 1914 to lead what was then apparently a hopeless fight for a Republican victory in Ohio. Supported by a volunteer organization which received a large share of its support in modest contributions ranging from one dollar upwards, and composed of hundreds of personal friends, he made, in the state's first popular primary campaign, a campaign which is unparalleled in the history of Ohio, visiting in four weeks 81 out of 88 counties of the state and making an average of 12 speeches a day for five weeks. He was nominated and subsequently elected upon the issue of returning to the people the power which the preceding administration had attempted to take from them. During his term as governor Mr. Willis steadfastly devoted his efforts to the redeeming of the Republican platform pledges of 1914, material economy in the management of state affairs, and greater increase in the efficiency of the state service. Far-reaching benefits to the people of Ohio were embraced within the legislation enacted. The state's wards were again given care. Hampered on all sides by the machine building laws of the preceding administration and by the increasing misrepresentation of a bitterly partisan, his administration still achieved such a place in the minds of the people that in the election of 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson carried the state by 89,408 votes, his opponent won by only 6,616 votes. It is well recognized that the people of Ohio had no other intention but to re-elect Mr. Willis. He retired to Delaware, but the demand for his time has given him but little rest through the ensuing two years. Since the declaration of war, he has devoted himself unceasingly to the success of every patriotic activity to which he could contribute his services. Intensively democratic, Mr. Willis is just as accessible to the humblest citizen of the state as to its most aristocratic representative. As governor, he saw more people than any executive in more than a generation. No interest was too small for him to give to it his personal attention. The people of Ohio know him as a man absolutely fearless, sincere, hard-working, unhindered by the hardest of obstacles, and always faithful to the trust committed to his care. SHORT ILLNESS FATAL TO ANDREW KENDALL Monday morning Andrew L. Kendall of 428. W. 5th street, went to his work as usual, although he felt ill. After working three hours he was compelled to go home and go to bed, where he died Wednesday night. The deceased is survived by a wife and six children. The oldest son, John Kendall is with the army in France. Mr. Kendall was a loving husband and a faithful father who labored utiringly for the support of his family and his last thoughts were of them. The remains will be shipped to Piqua for burial by Undertaker Reynold Jackson. ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7696. Price 5 Cents Tuskegee, Ala., Oct. 19.—The Armstrong-Slater Memorial Trades Building of the Tuskegee Institute was destroyed by fire on Monday night, October 14th. The fire was the largest in the history of the Institute, and represented a loss of $100,000. The building was constructed of brick made in the Institute's brick yard and was completed in 1898. In its greatest dimensions, it was 283 by 315 feet and was arranged about the four sides of a central court, with cross wings at each corner. Thef ront and side wings were two stories high. Shops for teaching the following trades were located in this building: Carpentery, wood-turning, printing, tailoring, tailoring, black-smithing, harness-making, carriage-trimming, wheelwrighting, plumbing, electrical engineering, tinning, paintings, shoe-making, machine shop practice, and architectural and mechanical drawing. The work of re-organizing the trade instruction at the Institute is going forward, and the regular classes resumed their work Wednesday morning, October 16th, in the temporary quarters, which have been arranged so that there may be no interference with the teaching of the students and soldiers enlisted for special training. Mr. and Mrs. Wjilliam A. Shaw, of 22 Bruen street, were glad to receive the following letter from their son Arnold Daniel Shaw, who is with M. Co., 813th Pioneer Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces. My Dear, Dear Mother: Possibly you will think I have entirely forgotten how to write letters; but you see when Uncle Sam makes up his mind to do things he uses every possible precaution, and therefore we use that precaution in writing letters, and furthermore I must save something to talk about when I come hom, for I am expecting to return some day, and it won't be long, either. I am taking good care of myself, and I am feeling just fine, so don't think of worying because I want you to be there when I return so I can tell you all about my wonderful experience, and indeed it is wonderful. Don't think because you don't know where I am, that I am in some awful place, for I am not. You know Uncle Same takes the best of care of his men. He provides them with the best of food and clothes, good doctors for the sick and their is no point missing for the soldier's comfort. There is never a day or night I passes that I don't think of each and every one of you, and wonder if you are well. When you write please take a great deal of time and tell me about ach and every person in the family, for I am anxious to know about everybody. Let me tell you a little about the weather where I am. It is really September you know; but it seems like June or July. The sun is high and beautiful and everything looks like mid-summer. It is Sunday, and this morning there was a very nice church service, largely attended and the boys all enjoyed it very much. You would be surprised to know what consolation the majority of the boys receive from the Y. M. C. A. and their little testaments. You see, my dear, there are some very fine boys in the army, and it is association with such men that helps to comfort one. I have never had time to write a letter of thanks to the Soldiers' Aid Society for the cigarettes they sent to the boys. Since you understand how busy I have been, I will ask you to explain and say, that the kindness of the Soldiers' Aid Society of Dayton, was greatly appreciated by the boys from Dayton, and that nothing gives us greater inspiration to do our best than to know that the dear friends at home are ever mindful of us. Tell them that everybody sends best wishes, and we expect to meet them each and every one when we return. Tell Mr. and Mrs. Kidder hello for me, and tell them I will write to them soon. Remember me to Amanda and all the rest, and remember that my best love is always for you. Please take good care of yourself and some of these beautiful days when I have done my duty over here, I will return and we will all be happy again together. With all love, ARNOLD. For Lieutenant Governor CLARENCE J. BROWN A CLARENCE J. BROWN, Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, has the distinction of being one of the youngest men ever nominated for such an important office. Mr. Brown is a self-made young man. Born in Blanchester, Clinton county, as a newsboy he accumulated sufficient funds to pay his way through college by selling Cincinnati penny papers for years on the streets of that city. He graduated in law at Washington and Lee university, Virginia. in 1914, returned to his native state and resumed his political activities by assisting in the campaign of that year. He was appointed state statistician by Secretary of State Charles Q. Hildebrant, having passed the state civil service examination at the head of the list of eligibles, and served two years before he resigned to accept the managing editorship of the Record, a Republican newspaper published at West Union, O. Under his management, can newspaper published at west Union, O. Under his management, the Record has been a success in every way and has become recognized as one of the most loyal and influential Republican newspapers in southern Ohio. So active and satisfactory has been the Record's work in behalf of the various war bureaus that Editor Brown was especially commended by the Central Liberty Loan committee of Cleveland, O., and the Record was selected as the model newspaper of Ohio in war work activities. As an evidence of his newspaper success in local matters, it is cited that since he assumed charge of the Record every county office in the county has been taken over by the Republicans for the first time in many years. Entering a field of eight candidates for Heutenant governor, he won the nomination at the August primary by a handsome majority. Possessed of a forceful and pleasing personality, naturally gifted as an orator, a fearless and effective campaigner, he has brought to the support of the ticket a host of friends. For Judge of Supreme Court JAMES E. ROBINSON JAMES E. ROBINSON, Republican nominee for judge of the supreme court, is a citizen of Union county and has served on the court of appeals of his district. J Born on a farm Aug. 15, 1868, his boyhood days were spent in healthful outdoor life. He was educated at Ohio Wesleyan university and the Ohio State university; in 1893 was admitted to the bar, and practiced law at Richwood until 1900, when he began the first of two terms as prosecuting attorney of Union county From this office he retired in 1906, but continued to practice in Marysville until 1915, when he became a judge of the court of appeals. A candidate on the ticket in 1916, Judge Robinson was defeated by Judge Kent W. Hughes, a clean and capable Democratic judge, by 311 votes in a district that went 16,231 Democratic on the head of the ticket. This endorsement by the people of his district, who had the opportunity to and did know the character of his services upon the bench, speaks for itself. Since his retirement from the services upon the bench, speaks for JAMES E. ROBINSON. itself. Since his retirement from the bench he has resumed the practice of law at Marysville. Judge Robinson is a man of splendid physique and corresponding mentality. The judge's family consists of a wife and four children, three girls and one boy. The eldest daughter married Lieutenant Marvin Pierce, who is now in service overseas. The other children are not married, the son being but 15 years of age. Judge Robinson has seen no military service, but at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war he organized at Richwood a full company and tendered to the government his services along with his company and had the promise that these services would be accepted with the next regiment called. The war came to a close before further calls were issued, however. For Secretary of State JUDGE HARVEY C. SMITH HARVEY C. SMITH, Republican nominee for secretary of state, is judge of the juvenile and probate courts of Muskingum county. Judge Smith has been active in political, judicial and administrative affairs ever since he became a voter. He was barely of age when he was a committeeman, and played important parts as delegate to political conventions. Born in Coshocton county, the family shortly moved to Adams township, Muskingum county, where as a young man he taught school. He was appointed deputy probate judge and held that position a short time before becoming a candidate for probate judge. He was elected on the Republican ticket by approximately four hundred plurality. His administration was his campaign, issue when he again presented his name to the voters on a non-partisan ballot. He was opposed by an able attorney and gentleman, who conducted an aggressive campaign, but Judge Smith was elected by a plurality of 4,400 votes, a high water mark for any candidate in Muskingum county. In the fall of 1916 Judge Smith was only a candidate for probate and (1) In the fall of 1916 Judge Smith was JUDGE HARVEY C. SMITH. again a candidate for probate and juvenile judge, and was again elected by a plurality of 2,500, this plurality being 1,200 in excess of the head of the ticket. Judge Smith is a thorough student of law, which fact is reflected in that he has never been finally reversed in any judicial decision. His administration of juvenile affairs has gained recognition all over the state, his rulings being accepted as the best criterion of exactness and propriety. He is vice president of the Probate Judges' association of Ohio. His administration of the mothers' pension law, one of the most humanitarian measures for which union labor worked, has been embitently satisfactory and has been strongly and openly endorsed. All who know Judge Smith recognize that he distinctly embodies all the requisites to ably administer the affairs of the office of secretary of state. His executive ability is beyond question, and the personality which has been injected into the affairs of probate and juvenile court will make for an equally efficient administration in the secretary of state's department. FOR CONGRESS JUDGE C. W. DUSTIN CHARLES W. DUSTIN We need men of Judge Dustin's caliber in Congress during the reconstruction period Colored Men! Vote for Judge Dustin! COLLEGE William Hall's Rooming House William Hall's Rooming House Candies, Confectionary, Soft Drinks, Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes RACE PAPERS — Chicago Defender, Freeman, -The Crisis Bell East 3031 Dayton's first and only Colored Plumbers Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting All orders given Prompt Attention 1213 E. 3rd St. DAYTON, OHIO "The Man who sells all Colored People their Homes" DONA SMITH "Hustling Dona" Selling Real Estate on Easy Terms — Houses for Sale and Rent — PROPERTIES RAPIDLY HANDLED 418 NORWOOD AVENUE PAYTON, OHIO U. S. MARTIN M. B. For Judge of Common Pleas Court. The Fair-Minded Man Judge Martin is a true believer in Democracy for all people regarless of race, color or station. KEEP HIM ON THE BENCH PRESIDENT GOMPES Assails "DRY LAWS" WELL KNOWN HEAD OF THE AMERICAN FEDERA- TION OF LABOR UTTERS MUCH TRUTH IN FEW WORDS As an example of combined sense and truth concisely given, commend us to the following sentence from the recent manifesto of Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor: "The projectors of this scheme of prohibition are neither wise, practical nor patriotic. They are eaten up with egoism and fanaticism. Their project is not calculated to unite our people."—From DAILY BULLETIN. THE OHIO HOME RULE ASSOCIATION L. H. GIBSON, Manager BELL MAIN 8236 ew ish to thank our friends for their patronage in our Cleaning, Pressing and Shoe Shine business. In the future as in the past we shall continue to give you our best service. We invite you to the PITTSBURGH QUICK LUNCH ROOM 439 West Fifth Street Where you get things good to eat at the right price. Open from 5 a. m. to 1 p. m. HOWARD MOORE Proprietors SAMUEL YOUNG Mt. Olive continues to do good things. Sunday we visited among the members and found some sickness; some sad because the church was closed. The pastor said from the looks of the bottles and jugs on the streets and in alleys it seemed as though Heaven had been closed and the other place opened. On Monday night we went to see the pastor, Sunday being his birthday. He had warned us to keep the Sabbath holy. All the mempers did not know of the visit, but we left him smiling and turning us his heartfelt thanks. We are satisfied he will not be hungry for a few days. We told you last week we were decorating our church. Well, it is all ready and Sunday, if the ban is raised, will be dollar day. Let us all come prepared to give and receive. We stand as willing as ever to have the convention. Let us as Baptists keep Dayton on the map. NORWOOD AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST We wish to sincerely thank the members and friends for their thoughtful remembrance of the needs of the church during these times of church service restraint. Through the activeness of the members $24.05 have been raised and trined over to the board to assist in meeting the current expenses of the church, and $30.00 have also been collected and turned over on the building fund. Should the ban be lifted Saturday night, let us all meet Sunday at 11 a. m. with renewed zeal and courage. Respectfully, J. B. PARSONS, Pastor. TO THE MEMBERS OF ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Dear Brethren, Sisters and Friends of Zion Baptist Church: I have just been informed directly from the Board of Health that the churches will not be opened Sunday the 27th. From the present conditions the Department of Health does not feel warranted in offering any definite opinions as to whether the ban will be lifted. This prolonged closing of the church and pastor. This suspension of services for so long a time is working a hardship on even the strongest churches throughout the country, many of them from the very beginning put out collectors to meet the necessary expenses of the church, while other adopted the plan of drawing on their treasuries and asking the members to bring in back dues when the churches are opened. After considering many things the pastor suggested the later plan (that is, allow the members to pay up when they come), thus the officers ceased to attempt to collect the dues. As resources of all institutions will be exhausted unless replenished while expenses continue, it seems wise that we take steps to meet a condition that is new to the entire world. War conditions forced this greatgovernment of ours to send out solicitors for finance, and it is now no reflection upon our church if we should have to send out collectors to receive what the people are holding from the church. The envelope system will make it very easy to keep account of what was turned in as each is numbered and dated. The first Sunday, November 3, was to have been over $2 rally for the new furnace but from the latest information the ban will not be lifted till November 4th. The trustees are already under contract to pay for the furnace. This is another reason why the members should lay aside the $2 as well as the regular dues to be turned over if emergency should demand it. The pastor and officers hold weekly confernces that the good of the church receive due attention. Let the membership hold itself in readiness to co-operate with future suggestions touching the welfare of the church. The members are requested to hold family services in every home Sunday morning. The pastor's family has been numbered among the sick, but they, as many others, are better. Let us wait patiently on the Lord. He who careth for the sparrows will care for those who trust Him. Your pastor, T. J. SMITH, 410 S. Williams St. WHISKEY The Days of Whiskey are Numbered Prepare now—My substitute is better than whiswkey itself. Can be made at home at a trifling cost. Send $1.00 for formula, and be happy. J. Schmitt, 716 South Main St., Dayton, Ohio. "The Republican party is the Ship, all else is the Sea" "The Republican party is the Ship, all else is the Sea" These memorable words of Frederick Douglas are as true to-day as they were when uttered The Republican party is the only party that gives the colored voter any consideration AFTER The WAR COMES RECONSTRUCTION Think what it will mean to have a Republican administration in County, State and Nation during this reconstruction period. 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Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. 8E, Memphis, Tenn. Agents Make an Easy Living representing us. Apply for territory and special deal. Black and White Ointment sold everywhere..Adv. D. C. BROWER, Chairman Republican Executive Committee For Judge of Supreme Court JUDGE R. M. WANAMAKER the people of Ohio for the supreme bench, upon a definite platform for judicial reform of the supreme court of Ohio. He was elected, being the high man upon the separate, non-partisan judicial ticket. During his first term upon the supreme bench of Ohio he has stood for: Restoration and safeguarding of trial by jury; The rights of men, women and children before the right of property, wherever there was a substantial conflict; The abolition or modification of old-time technical rules that were originally intended to promote justice, but under modern conditions prevent justice; The safety and welfare of the working class, in the protection of their lives, limbs, health and safety, as written into the constitutional amendments of 1912 and the statutes pursuant thereto; The public welfare before private wealth; Home rule for cities and villages, upon the ground that this is fundamental and practical democracy; Even-handed justice according to the natural equity of each case, to occur and rich alike; A progressive jurisprudence suited to the changed and changing social and industrial conditions of the times. Judge Wanamaker is now a candidate for second term. He is the only member of, or candidate for, the supreme court from northeastern Ohio. JACKSON American party is the Ship, all el- able words of Fred so-day as they were American party is the ives the colored any consideration WAR COMES RECOR it will mean to have on in County, State this reconstruction Straight Republi SDAY NOVEMBER 5, committe¹ of ore to see that every ma- D. C. BROWER, Chairman Republic 20 For Judge of St JUDGE R. M. W JUDGE R. M. WANAMAKER is now serving his first term as a member of the supreme court of Ohio. Prior thereto he was serving as common pleas judge at his home at Akron, O. He was first elected to the common pleas bench on a program for judicial reform in 1905. He was re-elected in 1910 by an increased majority. His record upon the common pleas bench stands for speedy and substantial justice. When he went upon that bench cases waited two years and more before trial. When he left it like cases were being tried within four months. Realizing the checks and hand-caps imposed by the ancient precedents and ultra-technical rules of law of the supreme court in its decided cases, he concluded early that in order to get thorough-going, statewide, practical judicial reform, it was necessary to begin at the top, rather than at the bottom, and in 1912 he announced his candidacy to t to the people of Ohio for the supreme b judicial reform of the supreme court He was elected, being the high m judicial ticket. During his first term upon the stood for: Restoration and safeguarding of o The rights of men, women and ch wherever there was a substantial con The abolition or modification of originally intended to promote justice, vent justice; The safety and welfare of the w their lives, limbs, health and safety, amendments of 1912 and the statutes The public welfare before private Home rule for cities and villages, mental and practical democracy; Even-handed justice according to to poor and rich alike. 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Grant and Miss Lula Brown were informed Monday of the death of their sister, Mrs. Dillia Wilson of Louisville, Ky. Miss Brown left Monday to attend the funeral. The many friends of the family are in deep sympathy with them. Mrs. Henry Kemp, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. DeMarcia were called to Milford, Ohio, Monday, on account of the death of their sister, Mrs. Effie Jackson. Mrs. Jackson was well known in Dayton, having lived for several years with Mrs. Kemp. She was ag raduate of Steele High School and an excellent young woman. The Needlecraft Social Club met at the home of Miss Roneia Wright on TWO-FORUM Oct 25 Peace street last Thursday. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Catherine Harris, 344 W. Fifth street. All members are requested to be present. RONEIA WRIGHT, Pres. LULU CAESAR, Sec'y. For Attorney General JOHN G. PRICE course and received a degree from Georgetown University Law school and shortly thereafter moved to Columbus, where he has since been engaged in the general practice of law, except for the period spent in the office of prosecuting attorney of Franklin county, O., and later in the office of the attorney general of the state, where he was employed as special counsel under Hon. Edward C. Turner, attorney general. Mr. Price has been active in fraternal organizations and has always taken a lively interest in public affairs of the city of Columbus, he having been a member of the original recreation committee elected by council some few years ago. He is at present active in the Boy Scouts' organization and other kindred movements, as well as being a member of the board of state charities, to which place he was appointed by Governor Willis at the close of his term. For the past year almost his entire time has been devoted to war activities, he having spoken in nearly every county of the state in the interest of the various patriotic movements. In 1904 Mr. Price was married to Miss Salome C. Royer and they now reside at 1356 Neil avenue, Columbus, O., with their two children, Jack and Kathleen. He is associated with Henry S. Ballard and Hanby R. Jones in the practice of law at 410 Hartman Building, Columbus, O. JOHN G. PRICE, Republican nominee for attorney general, has attained much distinction throughout Ohio as the result of the now famous slogan, "1 to 31," used to such good advantage in the various "war chest" campaigns. Mr. Price coined this slogan, which has been extensively copied in various movements of this character throughout the country during recent months. Mr. Price was born in the city of Canton, Stark county, Aug. 10, 1871. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Price, who still reside in Canton, where Mr. Price's father has lived for the past 70 years, he being one of the oldest residents of that city. Mr. Price, a lawyer and a member of the Franklin county bar, spent his early days in Canton and was graduated from the Canton high school in 1889. For a number of years he was employed in the postoffice department at Washington, D. C., to which department he was appointed by President McKinley in 1899, his going to Washington being for the special purpose of taking a course in law. Working by day and attending school at night, he completed his course and received a degree from and shortly thereafter moved to Co engaged in the general practice of the office of prosecuting attorney of the office of the attorney general of as special counsel under Hon. Edw. Mr. Price has been active in frat taken a lively interest in public having been a member of the origi c council some few years ago. He is organization and other kindred move of the board of state charities, to wh werner Willis at the close of his term tire time has been devoted to war a every county of the state in the int ments. In 1904 Mr. Price was married now reside at 1356 Neil avenue, Co Jack and Kathleen. He is associated with Henry S. practice of law at 410 Hartman Bu Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shaw, of Bruen street, recently received a cablegram from Dr. Carl Shaw, assuring them of his safe arrival in France. C. M. E. Notes The C. M. E. Church is still at work. Sunday the pastor and some of the mebers got together and raised $158.06. We trust that the ban will soon be lifted so we can resume work. ST. MARGARET'S NEWS Fathr J. N. Samuels-Bellboder, Vicar It is easier to understand the Biblical plagues and the great fatalities connected with them when the present death-rate of the influenza epidemic is taken into consideration. Were we a more simple-minded people like they say the ancient Jews of Bible days we would speak of this visitation somewhat after this manner: And it came to pass in the days of Wilson in the seventh month of the sixth year of his reign, all the nations went out to battle against the uncircumcised Teutons who defied the gods of al the nations. And the Teutons were valient man and sunning withal; and they made a great slaughter of the nations and spread over their land as the locust cover the plain. And they took of their young men and compelled them to hard labor, and the old men and women they drove to die of hunger. They also put the young ones to the sword and the damsels and maidens they carried away captives to be slaves and concubines. And the angel of the Lord came down among the Americans and with his breath blew a plague in all their land. And the people were sore stricken and many thousands died daily. And great fear came upon them. And they did not so much as come into the temple of the Lord for to praise Him. Fear and trembling got hold upon them. The chief men of the nation said, ye shall not come together for to worship, nor shall ye gather together for any purpose whatsoever, lest many more be dead. Ye shall pray in your own houses that Jehovah will remove His wrath from among us, and forgive our sins, and restore the land to health again. And ye shall forsake every one of youfi, his sins, and return to Jehovah, and so shall the land be saved. The special service for the day is found in the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity: The Collect, Epistle and Gospel. The Psalms are for the 27th day in the Psalter. The General Service: The Morning and the Evening Prayers. The Vicar especially recommends this week the devout reading of Thetle Litany. Do not forget the men of the army and navy in your prayers. Pray for a victorious peace, such a peace as will bring to our people larger blessings in the shape of honorable considerations from our white fellow citizens, greater opportunities in all things and a --- J JOHN G. PRICE. Georgetown University Law school Columbus, where he has since been law, except for the period spent in of Franklin county, O., and later in the state, where he was employed hard C. Turner, attorney general. internal organizations and has always afairs of the city of Columbus, he real recreation committee elected by act present active in the Boy Scouts' ments, as well as being a member which place he was appointed by Gov. For the past year almost his en- tivities, he having spoken in nearly percent of the various patriotic move- to Miss Salome C. Royer and they Columbus, O., with their two children, Ballard and Hanby R. Jones in the building, Columbus, O. new spirit of fellow-feeling. Pray that our men might be kept from the evil and returned safe from their heroic duty. EAKER ST. NOTES The officials of the state has decreed that the churches must close their doors, and this to my mind is a serious mistake. Many of the state officials are non-Christians and irreligious and therefore have no interest in, or knowledge of church meetings, so this closing order, to my mind, creates a danger far greater than that of continuing the services where we can gain access to the people and warn them of dangers lurking in the in the peculiar malady that is taking som any people away from this world. Men and women are launching out into eternity unprepared, and while the hell holes of iniquity are allowed to continue, the church of God is compelled to close its doors. Railway trains, street cars, department stores and restaurants are disease breeder and yet none of these are closed. So the ridiculousness of this order is apparent to all church people. Since we must comply with the order sent out by these in authority, let us as Christians and co-laborers together not forget the sacred duties that such a condition imposes upon us. If you family altar has been neglected, do not neglect it longer. If there is a kindness you can show your neighbor, do not hesitate to do so. Take every precaution necessary to protect your health. Keep your homes well ventilated, and do not sleep in a close stuffy room with all the windows closed. If you think you are taking the influenza, go to bed and stay there. Many of those who contract it, go back to work too soon after their illness. The members of the Eaker St. Choir have a cordial invitation to assist with the singing Sunday afternoon at Library park. If the weather will permit every member of the race should bep resent at this meeting, and hear the addresses of some of the best platform speakers of the race. Sunday will be our quarterly meeting occasion in case the ban is lifted. If not all the departments are urged to send their reports to the parsonage, and the elder will come there and get them. The pastor will get to as many homes as possible to collect the P. E. assessment and your church dues and etc. Let us prove our church loyalty by responding liberally. As it will take a great deal of time to make the rounds, you can leave any amount you wish to contribute at the Forum office or bring it to the parsonage, and you will receive credit for same. Please do not forget the fact that we must raise $300.00 by the 10th of November so that we can meet the second $1,000 note due on the church lot. In case of sickness, call the pastor, Main 8586. May God bless and keep you all until we are permitted to meet ip His Holy Sanctuary again. THE PASTOR. For Treasurer of State RUDOLPH W. ARCHER THE Republican nominee for treasurer of state needs no introduc urer of state needs no introduction to the people of Ohio. "Rudy" Archer gave Ohio one of the best administrations of the state treasury in its recent history and his record has not been overlooked by those who have business with this department. Elected in 1914, he found the business affairs of the office demanding many changes and he fearlessly, tirelessly made them. So marked was the change that in his annual report Democratic Auditor of State Donahaye paid him this compliment: "Rudolph W. Archer has performed the duties of treasurer of state with signal ability * * * * . He has loaned millions of dollars of public funds to Ohio banks and in all these transactions he has not lost a single penny of the taxpayers' money. I can not commend too highly Treasurer Archer's splendid record as the custodian of the state's funds." In his first year, by careful handling of checks, insisting upon daily deposits, Mr. Archer secured $282. 244.93 more in interest than did his predecessor. Born in Belmont county Sept. 20. Born in Bedmont county September 20, 1869, he was thrown upon his own resources when his father died when he was 10 years of age. He supported his grandmother upon earnings of $4.40 a week and, with her aid, educated himself. When he reached man's estate, Mr. Archer became a flint-glass worker and for years carried a card in the American Flint-Glass Workers' union, becoming known over Ohio as a strong, fearless and careful leader. 1869, he was thrown upon his own resou he was 10 years of age. He supported of $4.40 a week and, with her aid, educ man's estate, Mr. Archer became a 0 carried a card in the American Flint- known over Ohio as a strong, fearless "The Week" (Columbus Democrat "For treasurer of state the Republ Rudolph W. Archer of Bellaire. "Rudy can in Ohio. When treasurer he made ever held that office. Democrats and R his services to the state were rare. R He came up from the ranks. He star dollars a week. Then he became a do not understand what a "gathering b derstand, a "gathering boy" is synonymu the glass house as well as he knows the was efficient in both undertakings. He of honest labor, is a credit to the Repu state." Vote to re-elect "The Week" (Columbus Democratic paper) recently said of him: "For treasurer of state the Republicans agree on one candidate—Rudolph W. Archer of Bellaire. "Rudy" is as popular as any Republican in Ohio. When treasurer he made a record second to no man who ever held that office. Democrats and Republicans alike must agree that his services to the state were rare. Rudy Archer is a self-made man. He came up from the ranks. He started in a glass factory at a few dollars a week. Then he became a "gathering boy." Some of us do not understand what a "gathering boy" is, but to those who do understand, a "gathering boy" is synonymous with hard work. "Rudy" knows the glass house as well as he knows the duties of a state treasurer. He was efficient in both undertakings. He carries a union card, is a friend of honest labor, is a credit to the Republican party and an asset to the state." Edwin T.Snediker Judge of Court of Common Pleas who has always recognized the equal rights of your race and has always Given one of the two appointments in his AND ALWA J. American Tr American Transfer Co. Trucking and Moving Of All Kinds To Any Place, At Any Time 346 W. Fifth St. THE HOME For Groceries Bell Main N. A. Anderson, Prop. FREE GROCERIES given in cra N. A. Anderson, Prop. 324 Sprague St. FREE GROCERIES given in case of sickness or Accident P. A. RUDOLPH W. ARCHER. resources when his father died when sorted his grandmother upon earnings educated himself. When he reached a flint-glass worker and for years Flint-Glass Workers' union, becoming less and careful leader. ratic paper) recently said of him: Republicans agree on one candidate— "Rudy" is as popular as any Republ- made a record second to no man who and Republicans allike must agree that ice. Rudy Archer is a self-made man. he started in a glass factory at a few he a "gathering boy." Some of us ing boy" is, but to those who do un- nymous with hard work. "Rudy" knows was the duties of a state treasurer. He He carries a union card, a friend Republican party and an asset to the [Name] is office to them AYS WILL Prof J. H. SWAYNE Lone Star Tea Is guaranteed to cure Rheumatism Liver, Kidney, Catarrh, Stomach Trouble and Lost Manhood, or money refunded. PRICE $1.00 For Three Months' Treatment Address all orders to H. P. BENNETT 634 Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND Sole Owner and Manufacturer V. M. Williams 18 Elgin Ave DAYTON AGENT 5883 Transfer Co. 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