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Say Omaha Ax Suspect Victim Of Plot CHRISTMAS AGONY COLUMN Will appreciate an offer—any offer—for a yellow, purple and green doofunny that they tell me confidently is a necklace. One toy fire truck, a drum, a tin horn and a set of tin soldiers will be exchanged for anything in good running condition or in any condition at all. Dad will sign affidavit stating that the toys were new Christmas, in spite of appearances. Junior + + + I have a ring—if it was a diamond, it would be, a diamond ring set in platinum, if it was platinum—I will pay anybody well to get back from Joe the gold watch I gave him and throw this ring back at him in return. —Sister. + + + Have two boxes of El Trasho cigars-am willing to trade for a half sack of Dukes or Bull or what have you? + + + Take No Chances. Son Hot Stuff: Christ-mas day I goes over to the battleground where dwells my future ball and chain and my prospective mother-in-law and her hen-pecked half and I feels good, too, as I has just got through drinkin' an ex-eel-ent Christmas dinner. I hes-iates on the porch be4 going in cause I has been greeted meny times by crock-ery and rollin' pins tossed at the luck-less half by his spouse in wun of her playful moods an I has grown cautious. This tim I sees nuthin flying but I hears plenty. "Yuh half-baked shrimp," yells the wife, "yuh cndda got me them purrls ef yudha wanted ta. All ya hadda do was cut out seegars fer a month, walk 2 and frum wurrk, stop buyin yer lunch-in at noons, shave yerself for a year, get back that soot yuh sole the rag man an wear it every day, an a few little things lak that. But no, yew alls thinks mv yerself. I don't see how cum I ever married yew, yu brute!" Now I ain't a guy what thinks much of this here her-edity thing but I begins to oneder ef my pro-spective Storm and Strife is gonna be lak her maw. So I curves an goes on back to where there ain't no boss but me and finishes my dinner, after which I throws the bot-tle away. —Dirty Twelve. TO HELEN Well I've been fooled again laughing lips were lying lips dancing eyes drew me as a moth to a flame I was singed Helen and I am through with women (again). + + + A REPORT FROM AFRICA SAYS THERE IS A STRANGE DISEASE KILLING OFF THE GNUS OF THAT CONTINENT. MAYBE ITS GNUMONIA. ♣ ♣ MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES John Mucilage—born f1872—has done more to lighten the work of the housewife than any man living—he inverter the can opener—two societies are now seeking him for the purpose of decorating him—the National Association of Grocery Stores would like to give him a gold medal—the American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Hushands would like to give him. ♠ ♠ ♠ POSSUM CENTER NEWS ITEMS Mutt Junkins, who held the title of laxiest and dumbest man in Possum Center, was dead for three weeks in his seat in front of the stove in the Petty Polly pool room here before anybody knew it. Ark Jones is thinking seriously of quitting his wife as during the past three weeks she hasn't let him in the home and has shot at him twice when he tried to come in and be sides she has another man staying there. ♠ ♠ ♠ A FRIEND OF OURS IS EATING AN APPLE A DAY SINCE HIS WIFE WROTE AND TOLD HIM SHE HAD A DOCTOR ROOMING AND BOARDING AT HIS HOME. EPITAPH Here lies the body Of James Glass Turned his car from the road To let a bridge go past. ♥ ♥ ♥ The first person in Gary who says 'I faw down and go boom, boom.' we're going to kick so hard that he WILL faw down and go boom, boom ♦ ♦ ♦ OVERHEARD IN A RESTAURANT First Oyster (Uncertainly): Where are we? Second Oyster (After looking around): In a bowl of stew. First Oyster (Thoughtfully): Heck, no. There are two of us. ```markdown ``` Our New Year's resolution is not to make any New Year's resolutions. —F. M. D. THE Thomas Mosely, who plays the part of Abraham in the Pulitzer prize play, "In Abraham's Bosom," now enjoying a successful run at the Playhouse in Chicago. Mr. Mosely addressed Roosevelt Annex students Monday. BERNSTEIN, MISSING KIDNAPER OF CASPAR HOLSTEIN, FOUND NEW YORK CITY.—Sought since October 1, Michael Bernstein, 32, white, alleged leader of the gang that kidnapped Casper Holstein, millionaire New York clubman, last September and released him without collecting the entire $50,000 ransom they asked, walked into a police station here Thursday afternoon and surrendered himself. His bail was fixed at $100,000 by Magistrate Well when he refused to submit to questioning. Bernstein disappeared after being captured and held in bonds of $10,000 as one of Holstein's abductors. On the day set for his hearing, his wife walked into court and told police that her husband had been kidnapped. The court and police officials refused to put any credence in her story and forfeited his bond. But Bernstein remained absent and no clue to his whereabouts could be found. Five other men involved in the kidnapping case were dismissed on Sept. 26 and Oct. 1. It is believed that Bernstein had himself kidnapped. It is further said on good authority that he went to the mountains where he took a long rest. Mrs. Bernstein, who told of her husband's alleged kidnapping and expressed the fear that he had been killed, disappeared from New York some time ago. Holstein was kidnapped the night of Sept. 20 from the hallway of 225 West 140th street, where he had gone to visit Mrs. Gomez Whitfield, a close friend. Five armed white men, Holstein said, placed him in an auto with two white women and drove him to their hideout somewhere in the Bronx or in Williamsbridge, where he was blindfolded all during his detention of 72 hours. He was also beaten, it is said. The gangsters defended a ransom of $50,000 for Holstein's return. A squad of forty detectives were never able to locate the hideout. Led by Acting Captain Hymes of the West 123rd street station and Detective Sergeant Battle, police arrested Peter Donohue, 27; Anthony D'Agostino, 28; Monty Schubert, 30; all white, together with Bernstein, Rudolph Brown, 32, was also taken into custody by Detective Webber of the West 135th street station, and accused of being "tipster" to the gan. All were held without bail. Unable to locate Holstein, the police released Bernstein under $5,000 ball with "instructions" to free the Harlem clubman. Not long after midnight Sunday, Sept. 24, Holstein turned up alone at the West 135th street station. The gang had released him somewhere in Williamsbridge after giving him $3 for taxi fare, he said. Bernstein's bail was then increased to $10,000. Holstein is reported to have paid perhaps $30,000 for his own re Jazzin' The News (The week's news in verse) By F. MARSHALL DAVIS Citizens say that ax suspect is victim of a plot Some think it wise to make resolves others think it not Three Garytes in hospital for over the holidays New Year prospects look darn good, can improve in many ways. Bernstein gives up in New York, he was a bold kidnapper Santa visits kiddles' home, leaves much joy and laughter Philanthropist made the southland spend much money on the Negro A south side slogan for '29, "As Gary groves we grow." Made South Spend $17,000,000 On Negro Education lease from the gangsters. When Holstein faced all the prisoners in Heights Court he failed to identify any of them and all were freed. Bernstein disappeared before the second hearing. Brown, who at that time was manager of the defunct Alhambra Ballroom, vigorously denied any part in the kidnapping plot, although he admitted having been a partner with Bernstein in the business of "numbers" banking. When the partnership was dissolved he said Bernstein asked him to suggest another partner. This conversation, he said, led to his being implicated in the kidnapping plat. QUEST FAILURE; RETURNS HOME She wanted love— And happiness— Or, at least, warm friendship. But eight weeks in the north produced none of those things for attractive Miss Gwendolyn Garrett, 18, whose home is in Jackson, Miss. and now Miss Garret has returned to her home, disappointed with northern opportunities. Five weeks she spent in Chicago. "I came up here," she said Monday evening to a Gary Americann representative a few hours before she was to board the train that would take her back to Jackson—and friends, "I came up here because I wanted to see the north and because I believed I could find warm friends here. I had no idea people could be so cold." Her people are in moderate circumstances, she said, so as a result her money would not permit her to spend heavily. "Oh, if I were the kind of girl who would run around with any kind of man, or if I had a lot of money and plenty of flashy clothes, I imagine I could have made a lot of—acquaintances," she explained. She came over to Gary a few weeks ago when she found that she could not, alone and unknown, meet the type of people she wanted to in Chicago. She had heard quite a bit of the Steel City, she said, and thought perhaps here she might meet with the success she had hoped for in Chicago. But three weeks here disgusted her. And so on Christmas eve she deci (By Associated Negro Press) BUFFALO, N. Y.-Colored people who have been somewhat inclined to discredit the South's attitude toward Negro education will probably be surprised to know that a prominent Hebrew of Chicago has done more toward changing the white South's attitude with reference to Negro education than forty-five years of Negro pleading had done prior to the beginning of the Rosenwald Southern rural school system for Negroes. Speaking before several hundred persons of both races, President Mordecal Wyatt Johnson, in an address delivered at the new Michigan Avenue Y. M. C. A., Monday night, redeemed the white South from its onetime unfavorable light generally accepted as the orthodox point of view by many members of the Negro race unacquainted with what VOLUME II. NUMBER 8. AUTO KILLS WOMAN, 64 Philanthropies of Julius Rosenwald Are Cause of Dixie's Change of Heart, Says Mordecai Johnson IS HIT WHEN SHE CROSSES INTERSECTION Say Driver attempted To Escape After the Accident While Mrs. Albert Morrow of 2621 Van Buren street sat waiting Wednesday evening for the guests she had invited to dinner. Mrs. Caroline Hancock, 64, of 2587 Connecticut street, one of them, lay dying in St. Antonio's hospital. She had been struck by an automobile driven by John LeMasters, 32, of 342 Jefferson street. The accident occurred at the intersection of 26th avenue and Broadway. Mrs. Hancock, accompanied by her husband, was crossing the street when, according to the driver of the death car, she stepped directly into the automobile's path. She was dragged for more than 100 feet. A passing motorist carried her to St. Antonio's hospital where she died soon after her arrival there. Attempted Escape According to one report, LeMasters gave himself up to police immediately after the accident. Eye witnesses claim that assertion is false. The driver is said to have speeded up after the accident and was captured only after another motorist overtook him and forced him to the curb. A technical charge of manslaughter has been placed against LeMasters pending the verdict of the coroner's jury. Two sisters and a brother, all of whom live in Henderson county, Kentucky, have been notified of Mrs. Hancock's death. A third sister who resides in Marion, Ohio, is expected to arrive here soon. A date for the funeral will not be set until it is learned whether or not these relatives can be in attendance. Has Daughter Here In Gary Mrs. Hancock leaves, besides a husband, Elisha Hancock, a daughter, Mrs. John McCoughtry, and her husband. The McCoughtrys live also at 2587 Connecticut street. Mrs. Hancock was a member of the Freeway Baptist church and of many of its auxiliaries. She belonged also to No. 5306 of the Household of Ruth. ded to return home. She is a slender medium brownskin girl with expressive eyes and a boyish bob. Her recent disappointment has left no mark upon her except a faint trace of bitterness in her voice. "Everything is so prejudiced at home and there are few interesting people there," she said, "but I guess I'll go on back. If they aren't interesting, they're friendly, and that's a lot." ALEXANDRIA, La. — Judge Lathy was shot and killed Saturday by George Brown in a gun battle during which seven shots were fired Brown, after the shooting, went to the residence of Armstead Burges woke him up and informed him that he had killed a man. He then escaped and has not been arrested. Lathy died instantly. the South is doing for Negro education. Julius Rosenwald began the contributions fifteen years ago by placing $1,000 in the hands of the late Dr. Washington. Since that time the Rosenwald schools have grown to 4,100 and have exacted a round $3,000,000 from the Chicago philanthropist The school property today. Dr. Johnson pointed out, is worth $25,000,000. In the last fifteen years colored people have given $3,500,000; while Rosenwald schools have exacted $900,000 in voluntary gifts from Turkey, Knife, Whiskey Place Three Garyites In Local Hospital's Wards New Years Resolutions Beneficial? By KURIOUS KATIE The ancient custom of making New Year's resolutions is the subject of our survey this week. Resolutions, you know, are those things people make two days before New Year's and break two days after. Next year they do the same thing. And that's what makes us ask the question: DO YOU BELIVE IN MAKING NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS? Atty J. W. Robinson, 1901 Broadway I should say not—they are never kept; you make one and break it right away. Resolutions I never make. The only resolution I make is to make all the money I can. What I am going to do or not going to do—I never say. Mr. Morris, 9 E. 19th st. I never did make one; I figured I would not keep it so it was no use. Of course it might help one, if he made a resolution and tried to live up to it. Probably, if I give it more thought, I may make one. Atty. Charles Mason, 1350 Broadway Yes. It is only a matter of will power. If one has the power he can make any resolution, mental or verbal and with a little effort it is possible to keep it. It strengthens one to make a resolution and then sincerely try to keep it. Brooke Johns Former Follies Star Brooke Johns, fastly becoming the most popular personality in Chicago, is stretching his memory back a few years to recall his favorite "gags" which he used with the "Ziegfeld Follies" revues. For the next week, beginning Saturday, December 29, Brooke with the aid of his favorite stars, will put on a show at the Oriental theater, the like of which will never have been seen before—in other words, he will offer a regular "Ziegfeld Follies"—and how! Brooke's versatility has gained him many friends during the past few weeks, and in return for this friendship, he is endeavoring to give the best that is in him. He formerly was co-starred with Ann Pennington in the famous Florenz's revues and will give his new fans a real treat when he imitates them next week. The show will be generously studded with an exceptional cast of favorite stars. "Mother Machree," the world famed song and story that has stirred the hearts of the world, has been translated to the screen, and will be seen at the Oriental theater in conjunction with Brooke's show, with Belle Bennett in the starring role. "Mother Machree" includes in ita cast an exceptional list of stars, including Victor McLaglen, Nell Hamilton, Ethel Clayton and Philippe Delacey. The famous story was screen with a glorifying sound accompaniment. Southern whites; added to this is an additional $17,000 which have come from county treasures. These sums are spent on primary education and furnish educational facilities for 456,000 Negro youth. "The little insignificant Negro churches which some big folk say are doing nothing, are actually spending upward of $3,000,000 per year on Negro education," he pointed out. "In the South," he continued, "241 Negro high schools have been accredited. In the normal schools of the South there are over 17,000 Negro students—more than five times While some girls rejoiced Christmas day in the acquisition of little trinkets that had caught their eyes in the shop windows and for which they had a passing fancy, a little 14 year old blind girl, whose home is in Gary and who attends the school for the blind in Indianapolis, is happier by far than any of them, yet she received none of those decidedly girlish baubles. This little girl, whose name is withheld for fear of the embarrassment it might cause her relatives here, was given a trip home Christmas—something she wanted more than anything but which she thought would be denied her because of no money. Responsible for satisfying the girl's heartfelt desire are some of Gary's best known women. When the child's plight was made known by Miss Thyra Edwards of the Board of Children's Guardians, Mrs. D. W. Turner, Mrs. W. W. Cooke, Mrs. Marie Cook, Mrs. Flossie Alexander and Mrs. Inez Brewer got together and saw to it that the blind girl got what she wanted to make her happy at Christmas. And so now the little blind girl is convinced that there really is a Santa Claus. SANTAVISITS AT KIDDIE'S HOME Santa Claus came by proxy to the Lake County Children's home at 2300 Jefferson street Christmas eve and left only after he had given enough toys to the homeless kiddies there to make them squeal and shout with delight. On Christmas day, the 21 children were given a turkey feast. There was a tree, too, Monday night at the home. It had been erected by a group of Boy Scouts under the direction of Ralph Clark. And there was a Santa Claus. Kiwanis club president Lawrence McNamee filled the role of the ruddy-faced old gentleman. Gifts for each child were spread ont beneath the tree. They were presented by Mr. McNamee after a short ceremony. Toys, books, games and sweets were given to the children. Four organizations sponsored the Christmas cheer for the home. The Kiwanis club, which gave $75 last year, duplicated that amount. Judge Norton gave $5, the Elks club $8.50, and the Gary Noon Day Business club added $25 to the amount. WILLS SERVANT $5,000 (By Associated Negro Press) NELSON R.K. Johnson, colored servant of the Thunder, Fortune Ryan, New York capitalist, was bequeathed $5,000 by Mr. Ryan, according to the terms of the latter's will filed here last week. the number represented several years ago," President Johnson told his auditors. "Speaking of these secondary schools as feeders to the colleges and universities, he said, "After 62 years of progress we have one great Negro university. There are several institutions going under that name," the educator averred, "but there is only one such institution. That institution is Howard University. A university," he defined, "is an institution of higher education with one undergraduate college, at least three or four other schools with independent faculties; and at least one graduate school. Howard University meets that qualification. Howard has nine schools—medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, college, music, education, applied science, and religion," Dr. Johnson explained. Hope is held at St. Antonio's hospital for the recovery of Arthur Gale, 41, of 1609 Adams street, whose desire to eat turkey on Christmas day caused him to break into a store at 1601 Washington street Sunday night where he was shot by police when he invited them to come and get him. Likewise expected to recover, according to reports Thursday morning, are Theodore Collins, 19, of 2415 Broadway, cut in a fight, and George Barry, resident of the States hotel at 16th and Washington streets, a victim of poison holiday booze. Gale was hit in the shoulder by a bullet fired from the gun of Officer Frank Gayda who, with Officer Arthur Williams, surprised the burglar in the act of committing the robbery. When Gale was revealed in the store by a flashlight Williams carried, he ran to a wash room and locked himself in. He then invited police to come and get him. The officers ordered him to come out but Gale refused. It was then that the shooting took place which resulted in a bullet in the shoulder for the culprit. Collins was picked up at 25th avenue and Broadway with a deep gash in the abdomen and in a weakened condition from loss of blood. He had been stabbed, he said, by a man known as "Big Mack" during a quarrel and altercation at 20 East 27th avenue. Barry, the poison moonshine victim, told officers where he got the liquor but police were unable to apprehend the bootlegger. Gary Wonders Win; Play Again New Years After trouncing Dr. Bingham's Big Five basketball team of Michigan City to the tune of 61 to 10 Friday evening in Froebel g ym, Coach Lane's Annex Wonders journeyed to Teft Saturday evening where they administered a 49 to 28 drubbing to the white high school team there, considered one of the fastest in the state and winners in six straight games. Next Tuesday night the Annex Wonders meet the fast Central High School team of Louisville at Froebel. The visiting bunch comes here with an excellent record. Coach Lane's team has won five straight games, and is so far undefeated. They have a game scheduled with Terre Hante and are negotiated with the Pulaski Royal Blues for a basket exhibition in the near future. "Four Sons" Called Gripping Photoplay "Four Sons," which opened Christmas Day at the Balahan & Katz McVickera theater, is one of the most gripping stories ever brought to the silver screen. Margaret Mann is the lovely old lady whose portrayal of the mother role in this film has been acclaimed throughout the country as one of the most penetrating and human characterizations ever seen upon the screen. It is a characterization rich in sympathy and sentiment. Around this character "Grandmother Bernie" revolves the story of the four sons, three of whom march off to fight for the Fatherland—many of the scenes take place in Bavaria—while the fourth son, in America, sails to fight for the stars and stripes. The powerful conflict, the touching pathos, the swift succession of dramatic highlights—all are combined with telling effect. Others in the cast are James Hall, Charles Morton, George Meeker, Francis X. Bushman, Jr., Earl Poxe and June Collyer. ST. LOUISE, Mo.—The Mid-West Life Insurance company of Missouri, an old line legal reserve company with a capital of $100,000 has been authorized to increase its capitalization to $200,000. Think ByrdScapegoat In Lawsuit Over Youth's Death (By Associated Negro Press) OMAHA, Neb.—After submitting to a three week's reign of terror, as a result of the so-called "ax-murders," colored residents of this city have been relieved of the one-sided surveillance of their activities on the part of the police department, and have begun to assemble the materials for a counter offensive against the police department and certain other interested person. It is their theory that the colored man now being held in custody at Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jake Byrd, is not guilty, and that he is being made a scapegoat by some other parties who would prefer to see him out of the way. The fact has been emphasized that Byrd does not fit in any particular the description which Mrs. Harold Stribling, the white woman whose husband was killed when he was attacked, gave of her assailant prior to the arrest of Byrd. But, although Mrs. Stirling's original description of her assailant does not fit the suspect, her words and actions have seemed to indicate that she not only knew Byrd, but that her relations may have been cordial with him for sometime. Report has it that Mrs. Stirling's conduct may not have always been beyond reproach. Students in one of the law classes at Omaha university are said to have taken the case under consideration and come to the conclusion ttl if Byrd was the guilty man, he must have been the woman's secret lover. They based this high-speculative assumption on her alleged statement, "Now, Jake, you know you did it. After spending three hours with me, you should know that I know you are the man." Much resentment is felt here against the police department. The head of the department is a Jew who rose from out of the ranks and is inclined to lose his sense of proportions in big emergencies, some of those who know him best declare. They would not be surprised if some of the police have not become a party to a scheme which is thought to involve Byrd and the Burlington railroad. Accompanied White Boys According to a story that is being told, two rich white boys, one from Chicago, and one from Cleveland, went hobbing last summer for a thrill. On their trip they are said to have run into Byrd, who was experienced in the game. The three of them stuck together, Byrd teaching the white boys how to get by. Just outside of Omaha, the three of them ran into a Burlington detective who is said to have beaten one of the white boys, who did not know enough to get out of the way, until he fell between the cars and was killed. Of course, the boy's family is suing the railroad. Byrd is the only witness. The friends and family of the slain boy are said to have given Byrd ten dollars a day to stay in Omaha to serve as a witness at the trial. Mrs. Stribbling is reported to have received aid from the railroad people, this money being responsible for her positive identification of Byrd. Very little is known definitely, but it is generally felt that a searching investigation of all the facts and angles of the case might disclose a conspiracy between certain police officers, representatives of the railroad, and Mrs. Stribbling, to get rid of Byrd in order to weaken the suit for damages in the case of the white boy who was slain. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has taken a hand in the case and is expected to go to the bottom of the various reports and rumors that are being handled around. KEYSTONE, W. Va.—The Pocharontas Transportation company, a Negro owned bus line operating in McDowell and Mercer counties of West Virginia, has recently added another 22-passenger bus to their present fleet. Here and There About the House Here and There About the House KING ```markdown ``` The sports note that is correct is well exemplified in these two models. Above is a soft felt model in flesh pink with rose belting ribbon trimming. Amanda green is the modish shade of the tailored hat, at the right, with inserts of a contrasting shade. TO have Boston baked beans without all the heat and trouble of long baking, buy the canned beans, open, place in can- erole, add half teaspoon mustard, wo tablespoons of molasses, one and a half tablespoons sugar, one table spoon of bacon fat, water enough to show round the edges and bake about an hour in a hot oven. If the water dries away too much, add a little more before taking from the oven. When driving through the country, dig up a couple of clumps of violets, take them home and plant them in the back yard. They will spread, and next year you will not need to go to the woods for violets. Plenty of brushes round the sink for vegetables, bottles, spouts of coffee pots, percolators, and drain boards help the home-maker in the never-ending struggle for cleanliness. A study of the re-arrangement of rugs and pictures and furniture while cleaning house, will change the home aspect with good results. If silk cushion covers are financially impossible, the same color effects may be had with linen or cotton, and have the advantage of being always fresh because they take so kindly to tubbing. The good cook is never afraid to try combinations. For instance, if there is a cup of left-over asparagus and a few peas or beans, or even a bit of creamed onion, she will put them together, season well, add a poonful of cream and serve a tasty tide-dish for dinner. AUTHENTIC FASHIONS BY KLINE'S, Inc. Or she will crush them all up in a cup or two of mashed potato, add a well-beaten egg or two, brown in the spider in a generous dab of butter, flip one half over the other, turn on a platter, garnish with parsley or water-cress and serve as piece-de-resistance for dinner. During the reign of Edward IV. in England gambling was permitted during the 12 days of the Christmas holiday. Gay Summer Frocks For example, with a silver gray cloth which is called Biskra. WE have come to a place in the progress of fashion that many women have longed for—the return of femininity. It has been hinted at for several seasons, and certain types of dresses have banished the note of actual masculine severity long ago, but the fact remains that the mode as a whole has been a pretty tailored, uncompromising affair. And sleek mannish severity was a very difficult matter. It required perfection of line, meticulous grooming, and a keen sense of color. Now, a softening of lines is important in the mode. But this does not mean an unrestrained fluffiness. The last few seasons have taught well-dressed women the chic of simplicity, its practicality, its economy, and its success as a means of expressing a woman's taste and culture. And these lessons will not be thrown into the discard. Fashions will be feminine-discreetly. Smart women are already wearing frocks and hats that are softer in line than those of past seasons, but far more becoming, though no less simple. There is no breaking out into ruffies and furbelows. The new Summer clothes, however, are very lovely. They are in the flower colors of a garden of 10 COLORED TABLE LINEN COLORED TABLE LINEN EVEN the table linen swings over to the whims of fashion. Who ever heard of eating off gold or silver cloths (except in fairy tales) a few years ago? Occasionally red or blue table cloths were seen in the kitchen of farmhouses where the farm help had their meals, but charming old rose, green, yellow, blue or pink ones were never heard of in those days. Now the delightfully colored linens have invaded the most fashionable dining rooms and they outrival the white linen at many informal affairs. Of course, white linen is used for more formal dinners. Designers were quick to grasp the change and responded with colored glass, new china patterns and new ideas about interior decoration. The point is to harmonize the china, glassware and flowers with the foundation color of the cloth. The woman with real artistic ideas will bear in mind the tones of the decoration scheme of her dining room. For example, with a silver gray sweet peas, of chiffons and sheer silks, and topped by big sheer hats or soft hats trimmed with lace. This appearance of lace is a very new note in the millinery mode, and one that seems almost too pleasantly flattering to be true—so disciplined have we become by season after season of unrelenting, untrimmed felt hats. But lace and lace-trimmed hats are actually an authentic fashion, sponsored by many smart women. BOB AND WIG AND WIG BOTH IN STYLE BOB AND WIG BOTH IN STYLE CONTRADICTORY fashion now provides for both long and short hair. Short hair or at least the appearance of short hair is given approval during daytime hours, while for evening the chignon is coming back to its own. Some meet this demand by letting the hair grow and wearing it in the daytime arranged so as to look bobbed. Others meet the situation with a wig. These wigs do not always follow the color of the hair beneath. White wigs are popular abroad, especially if they 1 1 HINTS ON ETIQUET HINTS ON ETIQUET 1. Are invitations to the marriage of a young widow sent in the name of her parents just as though it were her first marriage? 2. How does a widow's name read on a wedding invitation and announcement? 3. How is the announcement of the second marriage of a widow of mature years made? 2. Her full m陵 name with husband's surname. Mary Jones Blank. 3. The announcements or invitations are engraved on note paper and read: "Mrs. Mary Smith Barnes and Mr. Tom Green have the honor to announce their marriage." * * * 1. Are the answers to visiting card invitations written in the third person? 2. Is the woman guest of honor at damask cloth the suggested scheme is to carry out the colors in orange with a touch of purple. A blue cloth seems to demand orchid glass and flowers. A gold cloth realizes its highest value in combination with yellow flowers and green glass. With a canary yellow cloth marine blue china is used. A green cloth could take pink flowers and plate. Light blue and rose glass goes with a rose cloth which is called Biskra. --- Ever sports dresses appear newly feminine by omitting their sleeves. Since sunburn has grown chic, there is no necessity of sleeves in the country, and enthusiastic golfers and tennis players welcomed this comfortable fashion. In town, on the street, sleeveless frocks are as far from correct as formerly, however-for the mode has lost none of its common sense, however feminine it has become! Black and white costumes are using gold embroidery, gold buttons and gold lace for trimming. a formal dinner seated to the right of the host or hostess? 3. How is the man guest of honor at a formal dinner seated? 3. To the right of the hostess. • • • 1. Are napkin rings correct in good society? 2. What is the correct hour for a formal dinner? 3. What does "Russian service" mean? The Answers. 2. Eight o'clock. 3. "Russian service" means that no food is ever put on the table except dishes of relishes or ornamental dishes of fruit and candy. All food is served direct on the service plates. Ham or Chicken Timbales. To one cup of lean chopped meat add half a cup of dry bread crumbs and one cup of cream sauce made with one tablespoon of butter, two tablespoons of flour, one cup of milk, a fourth of a teaspoon of salt and a few grains of cayenne. Add one slightly beaten egg, one pimento chopped fine and one tablespoon of parsley. Proceed as for other timbales. Serve with drawn butter sauce and garnish with parsley. AMERICA'S FOREMOST APPAREL SPECIALISTS Hervé Léon Wise and Otherwise Wise and Otherwise THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Three charming sports frocks. The one at the left is of canary crepe de chine—smartly tailored with a matching coat. The frock in the center is of white crepe with a jacket of navy crepella. To the right is a collegiate costume of white boasting a silk tie to match its jacket of woven green checks. Three charming sports frocks. The one at the left is of canary crepe de chine—smartly tailored with a matching coat. The frock in the center is of white crepe with a jacket of navy crepella. To the right is a collegiate costume of white boasting a silk tie to match its jacket of woven green checks. ORANGE juice has come to be a mainstay of diet with most of us. We not only give it to our babies, to our children, but we drink it ourselves. We like it—moreover, we know just how good it is for us, and just why it is so good for us. So orange juice is more and more the breakfast fruit. And the newest sets of glassware show little glasses to hold it, usually straight little glasses, something the shape of They are very dainty, these orange juice glasses, and would make anybody like their contents even if it was something not so delicious as orange juice. The other day at a card party a most amusing little surprise was served for refreshments. First there were many sorts of sandwiches and salted nuts and a jellied vegetable salad. Then there were mixed cakes A erwise and coffee. The cakes were the surprise. They were big patty cakes—if you want to try them use your largest muffin tins to bake them in. When they were done the tops were cut off and the inside was scooped out with a spoon. In this cavity, just before serving, sweetened fruit and whipped cream were put. Then the tops were replaced and covered with whipped cream, which was carefully placed where the tops were cut off. A Friday, December 28, 1928 NO DEMOGRACY UNTIL NEGROES VOTE IN SOUTH DuBois Says Negro Problems Unsolved By Philanthropy WASHINGTON—Democracy is going to be impossible in America until the country faces the problem of Negro disfranchisement in the South, declared Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols, of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, speaking yesterday afternoon before the National Interracial Conference in the Auditorium of the Department of the Interior Building. "Of all the questions which come before the National Interracial Conference, that of political power on the part of Negro American citizens, occupies, to my mind, the key position," said Dr. Du Bois. "There was a time when a study of health and population was necessary in order to prove that the Negro race in America was not dying out or was not of a peculiar and unusual physique. Between the years 1890 and 1010, the right of the American Negro to modern education had to be established upon a scientific basis. "The present problems of Negro occupation, housing, and recreation, all depend upon political power, and not, as many seem to assume, upon philanthropy. In the same way, we are going to abolish mobs and lynching and have a more equitable administration of law and justice, clearer citizenship rights, and more normal race relations, only if we can establish in the United States a Democracy upon the fundamental truth that every group of those governed should have a voice in its own government. "For 25 years this nation, and even the friends of the Negro, have decided that the question of the Negro vote should not be touched upon nor investigated. We do not, therefore, know how far Negroes vote today, only in a very general way. "We need, first of all, thoroughgoing investigation of the facts, and before and after this, we need to make our minds and consciences clear; a disfranchised working-class in modern industrial civilization is worse than helpless. It is a menace, not simply to itself, but to every group in the community. It will suffer in health, it will be compelled to be ignorant. It will work on the lowest industrial plane, it will live in poverty, it will be the plaything of mobs, and insulted by caste restrictions. Motor driven, a tool has been invented to cut new grooves in motor trucks' solid tires when worn to lengthen their usefulness. Special SATURDAY ONLY Your Old Shoes Half Soled 61c White Oak Leather Put On While You Wait Boston Store Shoe Shop 1224 Broadway Broadway Garage Expert Auto Repairing Auto Electric Service Towing, Day or Night Tire Service Batteries Sold and Charged. We have rental for any car. Firestone and Kokomo Tires Ford and Chevrolet Parts Accessories and Replacement Parts Sinclair Aircraft Gas OPEN ALL NIGHT BROADWAY GARAGE J. H. SHOVER, Prop. 1950 Broadway In The Middle Of The Block Phone 2-6505 A JOLIET MAY THE NEW YEAR SEEK OUT AND FIND FOR YOU THE PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS THAT LIES IN WAIT FOR YOU AND THOSE DEAR TO YOU. A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Arthur B. Whitlock Councilman of Fifth Ward FLOYD STICKNEY President of the City Council SINGERELY WISHES YOU THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE COMING YEAR COUNCILMAN W. J. HALLAS May All Joys Be Yours During the Coming Year SENATOR WM. F. HODGES Takes This Means Of Wishing You A Very Happy New Year --- COUNCILMAN S. W. CULLISON of the Eighth Ward EXTENDS HIS GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES TO HIS FRIENDS FOR THE COMING YEAR --- HAPPY NEW YEAR ```markdown ``` MAY HAPPINESS BE YOURS DURING THE COMING YEAR. MAY YOURS BE A NEW YEAR OF PLENTY AND OF PEACE. THAT IS MY HEART-FELT WISH FOR YOU. William E. Burrus Councilman of Third Ward COUNCILMAN OTTO V. GRAY Is Wishing For Each of You A Most Prosperous New Year --- Representative JOHN W. SCOTT EXTENDS HEARTY WISHES FOR YOUR CHEER AT ALL TIMES IN THE COMING YEAR --- DR. A. A. WATTS CORONER Wishes You Health Happiness and Prosperity For 1929 --- COUNCILMAN RALPHE. ROWLEY of Second Ward EXTENDS SINGERE GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR --- 29 MAY EACH GRAIN OF SAND RUNNING THROUGH THE GLASS OF TIME BRING YOU PROSPERITY AND MAY YOURS BE A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Bank Callah PRESIDENT EAST CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GREETING from T CHICA Frank Callahan PRESIDENT EAST CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GREETINGS from EAST CHICAGO r: I have followed you in you have been publis- considerable interest. you to convey to the re for a very happy New of them. Mr. Editor: I have followed your program and the information you have been publishing for a long time and with considerable interest. May I ask you to convey to the readers of your paper my wish for a very happy New Year for each and every one of them. EIGH P. H RALEIGH P. HALE ```markdown ``` THE AMERI Hallahan ENT CHICAGO ECTION NY TINGS from CHICAGO owed your program and en publishing for a long interest. to the readers of your happy New Year for each ours, P. HALE Sincerely Yours, Mayor of East Chicago. Hourglass ```markdown ``` MAY THE NEW YEAR RING IN A NEW ERA OF HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY FOR YOU IN YOUR EVERY VENTURE—FOR 1929, AND ALL THE YEARS TO FOLLOW. Dr. S. R. Blackwell Councilman of Fourth Ward COUNCILMAN CHARLES H. WHEELER of Seventh Ward TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR --- THAT ALL LIFE'S BLESSINGS AND JOYS MAY ATTEND YOU IN THE COMING YEAR IS THE SINCERE WISH OF BESSIE B. ROSS County Recorder --- TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS I WISH YOU ALL A BOUNTIFUL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR DR. JAMES SMITH 2211 Broadway Indiana Harbor MILTON W. GUY Justice of the Peace Wishing All of You A Most Prosperous NEW YEAR --- THE SCHOLAR I HOPE THAT THE NEW YEAR WILL THE YOUR FONDES PES BROUGHT TO HAPPY FRUITIUM AND YOUR PLANS TRANSMUTED INTO ACHIEVEMENT. Otto G. Fifield Secretary of State COUNCILMAN MERRITT MARTINDALE EXTENDS TO HIS MANY FRIENDS THE SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES --- COUNCILMAN ALBERT BROWN of the First Ward WISHES HIS MANY FRIEDS A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS: I EXTEND SINCERE GOOD WISHES FOR THE COMING YEAR OSCAR AHLGREN State Representative COUNCILMAN ROY P. SMITH WISHES FOR ALL OF YOU HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY DURING THE COMING YEAR --- City News K.M. Jones, Gun Smith We repair all makes of American and foreign made automatic pistols, automatic shotguns and revolvers. We also repair phonographs and sewing machines. We are prepared to refinish guns in nickle, blue steel and brown, all of our work is guaranteed to be first class. WE ALSO SELL SEWING MACHINES AT $3.00 UP Music by our famous organ played by Roger H. Hail Continuous performance from 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. SUNDAY, DEC. 31—DOUBLE HEADLINE ATTRACTION "MAN, WOMAN AND WIFE" With Norman Kerry, Pauline Stark and Marion Nixon BUZZ BURTON in "YOUNG WHIRLWING" COMEDY AND NEWS TUESDAY, JAN. 1—NEW YEAR'S DAY "GANG WAR" With Olive Borden, Jack Pickford and Eddie Gribbon A drama with a message for humanity, a theme that will flame across the world. ALSO COMEDY, NEWS AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS BIG MIDNIGHT BURLESQUE GIRL SHOW NEW YEAR'S EVE, DECEMBER 31ST Plenty of Fun and Jazz — Two Hours of Entertainment Tickets Now On Sale At Box Office NOTICE LADIES—Chinaware will be given away only on Monday, December 31, only after that they will be given every Monday and Tuesday. Every Week FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1828 City N They're Home For The Holidays By LOUISA WHITTED Miss Ernestine Campbell who is a teacher in Mound City, Ill., is spending the holidays with her parents. John Newsome, who is a teacher in one of the Southern schools, is spending the holidays with his parents. ♠ ♠ ♠ John D. Smith, who is attending the University of Illinois, is spending Christmas holidays with his parents at 26th ave. and Mass. st. E. L. Gordon, Jr., who is a student at Iowa University, is here to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gordon, 2545 Washington st. ♣ ♣ ♣ Dr. J. H. Garnett, 2300 Adams st. is home from Nashville to spend the Christmas holidays with his family. Christmas Dinners Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Garnett, 2300 Adams st. had as guests for dinner Sunday, Atty. and Mrs. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Guy and Miss Juanita Williams. ♦ ♦ ♦ Atty. and Mrs. Brewer. Atty. and Mrs. C. Carroll, and Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Guy were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Duncan, 2640 Harrison st. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cross, 2433 Jefferson st., spent Christmas in Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Blackwell entertained friends from Chicago and Gary for dinner Christmas day, at their home, 1971 Mass. st. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Congress Poole, 1632 Maryland, Christ mas day. Personals Miss Ruby Creswell and Mrs. Vivian Gonsalves are attending the Boule of the Sigma Gamma Sorority Conclave in Indianapolis this week. Miss Mae Diffay is spending the holidays in Chicago. Miss Addie Bryant and Mrs. Marquette Pearson spent a few days this week in Chicago. They took examinations for the Normal while there, and made necessary arrangements for their entrance to school. Miss Josephine Adams, 1948 Mass, spent the week-end in Chicago with friends. Mrs. Tillie Cowan, 1948 Mass, who has been ill with "flu" is convalescing. Visiting Miss Thyra Edwards at 1971 Mass. are her mother, Mrs. Edwards of Texas and Mrs. David Garnett of Galesburg, Ill., a friend of Mrs. Edwards. ♠ ♠ ♠ Miss Margaret Jordan, 1510 Washington, is visiting her father and relatives in Winston-Salem, N. C. She will be gone indefinitely. Mrs. M. P. Garner, 1984 Mass., is confined to her bed because of illness. K. M. Jones We repair all makes of Ammo pistols, automatic shotguns and We also repair phonographs prepared to refinish guns in our work is guaranteed to be fine. WE ALSO SELL SEWING 2177 WASHINGTON ST. Mrs. Margie Woodfolk who has been ill at her home 1981 Mass., is very much improved and able to be up. ♠ ♠ ♠ The Christmas tree and play gives at First Baptist Church Christmas night was much enjoyed by all. The play was unique and leading parts were unique. Misses Birden Evans, Nellie and Stancil Ward and Beau Rankins. Bellious Drama Next Sunday evening. Dec. 30, at 8 o'clock, the Senior department of the First Baptist Sunday school will present a religious drama, directed by Mrs. Beatrice Holden and Mrs. Matt. The public is invited to attend. ♠ ♠ ♠ Mrs. Edna Braddock gave a party at her home Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock for her English students of Roosevelt School. Miss Dorothy Edwards gave a nice reading. Miss Mildred Tony, a piano selection; a talk by Mrs. Corinne Cross on their relation to the community, and by Mrs. Nickerson on behalf of parents. A beautiful Christmas tree was set up outside and pictures were taken. Games and music furnished further diversion, and bountiful refreshments served. The young people departed at the close of the afternoon with great regret and voted their hostess the greatest of entertainers. Trinity Church Has The Christmas program given by the Children at Trinity M. E. Church Sunday evening was well rendered and much enjoyed by those present. A special feature was a pantomime of the journey of Mary and Joseph and the wise men, which concluded with a candle light processional which was very effective. Jones Church Splendid A wonderful Christmas tree and program was given at Jones Community Church, 21st & Wash. Sunday evening. The program and arrange- ment was under the supervision of Mrs. M. H. Moore, Mr. Luther Moore and others. To 4th Ward Kiddies A great time was had by the kiddies of the Fourth ward Christmas morning when Alderman Blackwell had a big Chris was tree spread at Crystal Gardens and everything that goes on a tree to lighten the hearts of the children. The doctor was a wonderful Santa. ♣ ♣ ♣ CHRISTMAS WITH THE CLUBS Mrs. Willa Bryla entertained the "at WeModerns" club last Wednesday at her residence 2450 Adams st. Christmas decorations and favors in the cabin at Suncheon was served. Two beautiful writes were won by Misses Mae Diffay and Kate Freeland. + + + The Dames were entertained at breakfast Wednesday by Mrs. Theo Tatum. The So-Lit club is giving a Christ- mas party Friday night at Crystal Gardens. ♠ ♠ ♠ The Alpha Art club had their Christmas party Thursday morning at the home of Rev. Charles Hawkins. Members exchanged presents Gun Smith American and foreign made automatic revolvers. and sewing machines. We are skille, blue steel and brown, all of first class. MACHINES AT $3.00 UP GARY, INDIANA 10:30 TO 11:30P.M. EVELT AT 15th. ST. played by Roger H. Hail and had very enjoyable time. The Rain or Shine Club gave its Christmas party at the home of Mrs Margie Woodfolk. They exchanged presents and a nice program was added to other features to make a very happy Christmas party. SEGREGATION IN RICHMOND HIT BY BOTH RACES Committee Adopts Bill Against Jim Crowism RICHMOND New Jersey. Declaring that the proposed segregation ordinance, which would prohibit Negroes from living on the same block with whites, will create enmity between the races and increase race prejudice here, the local interracial committee, headed by R. W. Carrington, adopted the following resolution opposing the passage of the bill. "Resolved that the Richmond committee on Interracial Relations go on record as being unequivocally opposed to the ordinance recently introduced in the city council relative to the segregation issue, we believe the same to be detrimental to the best interests of the city and unfair and inequitable in principle." Under the terms of the ordinance, which would become a law April 1, 1829, all Negroes now living on the same blocks with white people would have to sell their property and move before the law became effective, and would therefore be forced to sell at low prices. If they were not out of the district before April 1, they would be subject to arrest and a fine of from $100 to $500 and then would be ousted. Many hold that the bill would be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme court and are willing to wait until it is passed before attacking it, but the interracial committee is of the opinion that now is the time to create sentiment that will prevent it. The bill was introduced by Alderman Henry W. Woody and makes it unlawful for any person to use any building as a residence on any city block in Richmond where the majority of residencies are occupied by those whom that person is forbidden to marry under the state racial purity law. COMMISSIONERS' ALLOWANCES DECEMBER TERM John Killgriff, salary as clerk, John Killgriff, preparing bar Commercial Printing Co., printing bar docklet Lake County St., printing bar docklet W. B. Burford Ptg. Co., supplye barklet W. B. Burford Ptg. Co., supplye barklet R. Y. Rater, supplies R. Y. Rater, supplies Cr. Point Register, supplies Cr. Point Register, printing ser Cr. Point Register, copies of set- tings - Circuit Ct. Burford Machine, attention to machine. Ill. Bell Tel Co., service Ill. Bell Tel Co., service Ill. Bell Tel Co., service Cr. Point Transfer Co., moving Cr. Point Tel Co., service Cr. Point Tel Co., service John Killgriff, additional com- wm. E. Whitaker, salary as aud- wm. E. Whitaker, expense Wm. E. Whitaker, expense Wm. E. Whitaker, expense Cr. Point Register, printing no- ties Tribe of "K" book holders Tribe of "K" supplies A. J. Royce, pen & ink A. J. Royce, pen & ink Stockwell Tax Table Co. tax Stockwell Tax Table Co. tax E. Fitzgerald, adjustment & Purruggos Adding Mach Co. adding machine ribbons adding machine ribbons Cr. Point Transfer Co. drageray Point Toll Co. service Verda interline, partial salary as clerk Hazel K. Groves, salary as treasurer Hazel K. Groves, dravage and labor adding machine ribbons attention to machine ribbons Co. attention to machine & ribbons Commercial Printing Co. letter heads and envelopes heads and envelopes on typewriters and repairs Lowell Tailu, supplies Crown Point Tel Co. service Crown Point, index tax duplicates Wm. C. Rose, salary as recorder Wm. C. Rose, stamps Benj. H. Strong, salary as sheriff Benj. H. Strong, attending com- Dr. J. K. Blackstone, examination of prison records, Burford, strong, office supplies. Wm. B. Burford Ptg. Co. sup- Tribe of 'K' supplies Tribe of 'K' line stamp Cr.aint printing, registering ser- vices J. J. Ruff, pudlocks I. Ill Bell Tel. Co. service I. Ill Bell Tel. Co. service I. Ill Bell Tel. Co. service Cr. Point Tel. Co. service Cr. Point Tel. Co. service Roy McCotechman, salary as deputy Roy McCotechman, salary as deputy Roy I. Ike, salary as deputy Nice Jurich, salary as deputy Nicholas Makar, salary as deputy Thom Platt, finger print expert Thom Platt, salary as co. surveyor Carl W. Lennetta, stamps 10.00 Carl W. Lennetta, Class Co. services 80.00 Cr. Point Tel. Co. service 104.00 Helen Glover, clerical services 200.00 Carl W. Lennetta, salary as deputy 150.00 Helen Glover, salary as deputy 150.00 Stanley J. Ienthal, labor 150.00 A. M. Murray, labor 108.00 Joel H. Haskell, labor 108.00 Wm H. Worley, labor 108.00 E. Chro. Garage & Sales Co. gas 140.00 A. P. Mansi, gas, oil, storage, etc. 140.25 B. Black salary as assessor 133.33 Ida Chaucer, salary as deputy assessor 104.00 Cr. Point Tel. Co. service 18.55 A. B. Condon, salary as Supt. of schools 458.33 A. E. Condon, expense 15.33 W. A. L. E. Gurley, supplies W. A. L. E. Gurley, supplies Sidney Ainsworth, mileage Oliver Starr, expenses Oliver Starr, expenses Tribe of K. "paper clubs", Cr. Point Register, supplies Cr. Point Register, supplies HEALTH COMMISSIONER Dr. A. G. Schleiker, salary as salesperson Dr. A. G. Schleiker, rent of office Chas. Van Valkenberg, quaran- cial office E. L. Funk, clerical work a fine would Rose Stubbler, deputy Amanda M. Renne, deputy. Julius Saudinaki, deputy. Chas Hardesty, deputy. Bertram Bertsch, deputy. Eda E. Benjamin, clerical. Gerlach Gerlach, clerical. Archer Archer, clerical. Ula M. Hall, clerical. Erika Reality Co. rent of office. Carl W. Lennerts, plats for North of prevent Royal Typewriter Co. one typewriter—less allowance Sahara Sahara Co. correction to fire map Richard F. Hoyt, one typewriter D. L White ice General Eng. & Sales Co. sup. major- bidden racial Sarah S. McFadden, salary as chief department Amanda Fannery, deputy. Rose Ella Fannery, deputy. Amie Broomer, deputy. Margaret A. Meyer, clerical. Margaret A. Meyer, clerical. Helen Kubal, clerical Commercial Trust Co. rent of off- 6266.66 50.00 603.50 125.00 Tribe of "K", one map. 240.00 Lain Gar Market Report, services 121.00 Gheat Light & Water Co. 121.00 I Bell Tei Co. service 129.74 I Bell Tei Co. service 5.75 I Bell Tei Co. service HOUSE Kruger Bros. services 10.00 Mureld L. Lain, plumbing re- 4.00 Geo P. Pearson & Son, labor and hardware 15.15 Gloe salary as janitor 9.00 Chloe Ross, salary as assistant Charles Westphal, salary as jani- 20.00 Kcb, Bubing, salary as jani- 46.30 Kcb, Bubing, salary as jani- 812.50 Walter Bubing, salary as jani- 1300.00 Wm. H. Gray, janitor services- 6.87 Gary superior court 161.01 Wm. H. Gray, janitor services- 69.50 James F. Hoferlin, vacuum 350.00 Jas F. Hoferlin, vacuum cleaner 12.25 court house 8.75 Jas F. Hoferlin, vacuum cleaner —Hammond court house Werber Bottling Works, drinking 23.42 Spring Handle Co. supplies 23.42 Spring Handle Co. supplies — court house 5.21 Tribe of "K", nine court house 4.01 2.00 J. L. Holcomb MG Co. supplies inland Stemander Co. cab. 2.00 10.00 Cudahy. Packing Co. mopping 4.500 4.500 Cudahy. Packing Co. mopping 4.500 R. Wright, cleaning after decorators 5.700 R. Dalton, moving carpets and books 500.00 Cr. Point Transfer Co. supplies 3.75 Cr. Point Transfer Co. draughty. 3.50 No. Ind. Public Service Co. serv- ery-Hammond court house 3.50 No. Ind. Public Service Co. serv- ery-Illinois Indiana Cr. house 2.00 Gary's Light & Water Co. serv- ery-Hammond Water Dept. co. 4.10 Gary's Clean Towel Service, towel 2.625 Grown Point Tc. co. service 4.30 JAIL 3.80 Hand press, plumbing repairs Heddering Stemander Co. carpenter work and material 8.20 R. Wright, laying new floor in kitchens 128.70 Villeta Strong, salary as matron 128.80 Engineer, salary as engineer 14.50 Adolph Hausman, salary as a assistant engineer 189.70 Harry Strong, salary as jail engi- 75.00 Al Wise, salary as night watch 8.00 Schiemer Bros., supplies supplies 261.10 Joule Harvey & Sons, supplies 12.10 L. E. Weiss, hardware. 12.50 L. E. Weiss, hardware. 18.00 Cr. Point Transfer Co. dragyage. 19.00 No. Ind. Public Service Co. ser- cr. Point Tel. Co. service 29.00 Ernest Peterson, hauling garbage 20.00 POOR FARM 20.00 Hook Press, plumbing repairs 20.00 C. D. Root, plumbing. 20.00 C. D. Root, glass, table and lum- 20.00 T. M. Patterson, service calls and repairs 20.00 M. Patterson, renal care of toma- do insurance 20.00 Chas B. Belahaw, Supt. salaries 20.00 Chas J. Belahaw, Supt. expense 18.00 Chas J. Belahaw, expense 18.00 E. W. Anderson, supplies 20.00 Johnston's Grocery, supplies THE AMERICAN PAGE FIVE # Body of Charlemoe Ales A. A. Wattles, Witness .750 p.p. Thomas Platt, Constable .800 p.p. Martha Murray, Clerk .2.00 p.p. Martha Murray, Witness .1.00 p.p. Edward Manes, Witness .75 Carl J. Hammon, Witness .75 J. W. Hammon, Witness .75 # Body of Berndine Beringer Wattles .750 p.p. Thomas Platt, Constable .2.00 p.p. Martha Murray, Clerk .2.00 p.p. A. A. Wattles, Milene .600 p.p. Wade W. Milene, Witness .750 p.p. Tony Nedelton, Witness .75 # Body of Paul Mahler A. A. Wattles .7.50 p.p. Thomas Platt, Constable .10.00 p.p. Martha Murray, Clerk .2.00 p.p. Dr. C. R. Fetttone, Post Mortem 25.00 p.p. Elmer Kalth, Witness .75 Joseph P. Cleary, Witness .75 Myrtle Beatty, Witness .75 Joseph P. Cleary, Witness .75 George L. Anderson, Witness .75 Olga Russell, Witness .75 A. A. Wattles, Witness .75 Battle O'Neill, Witness .75 Tonn O'Neill, Witness .75 # WILLIAM W. WHITTAN A. A. Wattles, Witness .75 Lake County, Indiana FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1928 Undertaker Vulture - Lil ertaker Smure - Like I Undertaker Smith's Vulture - Like Ideas AN EDITORIAL Some undertakers are not content they want to make a big killing in the Of such a type is J. D. Smith, aently put in $30,000 worth of improvocated on the northeast corner of 23 street. Whether the funds for these impleal practices is purely a matter of concern Not so long ago, a steel mill worker were killed in a dice game argument taken to Smith's mortuary. Smith, seen considerable more money out of the do have them expensive funerals. Expensearly $900. The amount was both a is remembered that he was burying and his common-law wife. But why not, after much scheming, the morticia administrator of the deceased persons' The woman did not have enough either burial. There was a balance of man's insurance policies amounted to cover the cost of his funeral and the aid to do was present the bill to his but least, that was the plan he devised. makers are not content with being a big killing in the estate of the house is J. D. Smith, a local mortal, 1,000 worth of improvements to the northeast corner of 23rd avenue, the funds for these improvements merely a matter of conjecture. Goo, a steel mill worker and his judge game argument. The body mortuary. Smith, seeing an oppose money out of the double tragedy funerals. Expenses of the debt amount was both absurd and that he was burying a poor law wife. But why should Smething, the mortician's brother, the deceased persons' estates? Did not have enough insurance here was a balance of $242 left policies amounted to $1,000. Of his funeral and the other $242 sent the bill to his brother and the plan he devised. Even fail. Man's legal wife, coming here for scheme in the nick of time. Salt, the case was brought to court. Impartiality of Judge C. V. Ridgway the $242 bill and other recommended for his decision. Attakers who prey upon poor out of business. By the help of judges, morticians can often be get favorable judgment on their YOURSELF that such a thing is by failing to have any vultures in human form. The legislation made to keep more to do with the administration of people who have a hard time undertakers with perverted fish methods have done nothing gluttoness. He is a kettle that he committed an act once, we record here reeks with a stench then scented. Smith merely made his prospective victims people we costly this mistake will be to an tell. GOSPEROUS NEW YEAR FOR lands of the clock tour, incoming year inaugurated good fortune and Lyd William Some undertakers are not content with burying the dead. They want to make a big killing in the estate of the deceased. Of such a type is J. D. Smith, a local mortician who but recently put in $30,000 worth of improvements to his funeral home located on the northeast corner of 23rd avenue and Washington street. Whether the funds for these improvements came from such foul practices is purely a matter of conjecture. Not so long ago, a steel mill worker and his common-law wife were killed in a dice game argument. The bodies of both were taken to Smith's mortuary. Smith, seeing an opportunity to make considerable more money out of the double tragedy than he should, gave them expensive funerals. Expenses of the double burial were nearly $900. The amount was both absurd and ridiculous when it is remembered that he was burying a poor steel mill worker and his common-law wife. But why should Smith worry? Had not, after much scheming, the mortician's brother been appointed administrator of the deceased persons' estates? The woman did not have enough insurance to cover the cost of her burial. There was a balance of $242 left unpaid. But the man's insurance policies amounted to $1,000. Here was enough to cover the cost of his funeral and the other $242. All that Smith had to do was present the bill to his brother and it would be paid. At least, that was the plan he devised. But plans often fail. The dead man's legal wife, coming through the foul scheme in the nick of bell, and as a result, the case was brought morning. Through the impartiality of Judge the court disallowed the $242 bill and judgeley is to be commended for his act. Scheming undertakers who prey upon boycotted and put out of business. By persons and crooked judges, morticians call to court and get favorable judgments. YOU assuring YOURSELF that such YOU in the future is vultured to any kind with such vultures in human there should be legislation made to bring anything at all to do with the ad person's estate. Poor people who have protected from undertakers with Smith's hoggish methods have done expose of his gluttoness. He is a kace too often. If he committed an act believe that his record here reeks with which has just been scented. Smith made and chose as his prospective victim winked costly this mistake the future alone can tell. A PROSPERO New As the hands of the clo may the incoming year preceded good fortune for you. Floyd W The dead man's legal wife, coming here from Detroit, saw through the foul scheme in the nick of time. She contested the bill, and as a result, the case was brought to court last Saturday morning. Through the impartiality of Judge C. V. Ridgeley, Smith lost. The court disallowed the $242 bill and other expenses. Judge Ridgeley is to be commended for his decision. Scheming undertakers who prey upon poor people should be boycotted and put out of business. By the help of convicting lawyers and crooked judges, morticians can often bring preposterous bill to court and get favorable judgment on them. The only way of YOU assuring YOURSELF that such a thing will not happen to YOU in the future is by failing to have any business deals of any kind with such vultures in human form. There should be legislation made to keep morticians from having anything at all to do with the administration of a deceased person's estate. Poor people who have a hard time at best should be protected from undertakers with perverted ideas. Smith's hoggish methods have done nothing but bring about an expose of his gluttoness. He is a kettle that went to the well once too often. If he committed an act once, we have a right to believe that his record here reeks with a stench similar to that which has just been scented. Smith merely made a mistake this time and chose as his prospective victims people who refused to be hoodwinked. costly this mistake will be to him in business the future alone can tell. A PROSPEROUS New Year FOR YOU As the hands of the clock touch twelve may the incoming year inaugurate unprecedented good fortune and health for you. MAYOR OF GARY HEALTH AND HAPPINESS MAY THEY YOUR IN ~1920 HEALTH AND HAPPINESS MAY THEY YOUR IN ~1929 HEALTH AND HAPPINESS MAY THEY BE YOURS IN ~1929~ BALTIMORE—Repeal of the state jim crow law will be asked by the Maryland Interracial commission next month in its report to the legislature, it was learned here recently. Agreement upon this as one item of its report was effected at the offices of U. S. Judge Morris Soper in the postoffice, Monday. Other items in the report urge equal pay for colored and white county teachers doing the same work, and state appropriation for a school for feeble-minded children. The legislature's adoption of the teachers' equal pay plank involves a change in the minimum pay law striking out the word "white" where it refers to white teachers and repealing the special section applying to colored teachers only. James Stewart, Salisbury declared he understood that opposition to equal pay was due to the fact that colored teachers were not expected to do the same work as whites with the same efficiency. All Records NOT Despite W Fire in the C Mid- Realt and Mid-City & Loan As Locate 1304-1306 No Records W TO OUR FRIEND We wish to t patronage and go and express our de this New Year. In all sincerity VERY HA PROSPEROU The Venu Style Qu Records Are Intact NOTICE Despite Wednesday's fire in the Office of the Mid-City Realty Co. and the Mid-City Building Loan Association Located At 1304-1306 Broadway Records Were Destro OUR FRIENDS: We wish to thank you for age and good-will in the press our desire to serve new Year. In all sincerity we wish each VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR The Venus Shop Quality V All Records Are Intact NOTICE Despite Wednesday's Fire in the Office of the Mid-City Realty Co. and the Mid-City Building & Loan Association Located At 1304-1306 Broadway No Records Were Destroved We wish to thank you for your patronage and good-will in the past and express our desire to serve you in this New Year. In all sincerity we wish each one a VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 1732 BROADWAY --- AY all your cares disappear the flight of the old yea 1929 turn a new page w ht will be writ but happ uth Side Groce & Meat Marke 94 WASHINGTON STRE MAY all your cares disappear with the flight of the old year, and may 1929 turn a new page wherein naught will be writ but happiness. State Superintendent of Schools Albert Cook replied that legally and actually colored teachers were doing the same work and some of the best instruction in the state is being done in colored schools. Moore Gets Post As Deputy Sheriff Luther Moore, prominent southside political leader and contractor who maintains his office at 1900 Broadway, will be a deputy sheriff of Lake county under Sheriff Joseph B. Kyle when he takes office next Tuesday, it was learned Friday. Mr. Moore has long been a potent factor in Lake county politics and was instrumental in bringing victory to the republican state in the November elections. The position of deputy sheriff granted to him is considered a fitting reward for his endeavors. CLEAR UP AUTO THEFT With one youth in the Indiana state reformatory, and a second in the hands of police, mystery surrounding the theft a few months ago of an automobile belonging to Dr. R. S. Grubbs, prominent local doctor, have been cleared up. Loyce Robinson, 22, 2638 Van Buren, has signed Are Intact TICE Wednesday's Office of the City City Co. the Building Association At Broadway Were Destroyed S: thank you for your good-will in the past desire to serve you in we wish each one a HAPPY AND S NEW YEAR Us Shoppe Quality Value ```markdown ``` A THE AMERICAN a confession, according to Sergt John Bolden, in which he said his part in the deal netted him $10 of the entire sum of $50. Lifer Escapes From S. C. Jail (By Associated Nerro Press) COLUMBIA, S. C.—Several of the guards at the state prison, near here went hungry Wednesday morning due to the fact that their waiter Sam Style had numbered himself among the missing after he had delivered breakfast to the captain of the guards. Style who was serving a life sentence for murder, had been detailed to carry breakfast to the guards. WAN FRIEDLAND CUSTOMER at 818 B For Man CHILDREN'S COA PHOENIX HOSP INFANT'S HAN CHILDREN'S COATS PHOENIX HOSIERY INFANT'S WEAR HANDKERCHIEFS "SYM I for W do in wi T des an of tel Home of Phoenix Hosiery 818 BROADWAY ```markdown ``` WANTED FRIEDLANDER'S OLD CUSTOMERS. 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Footprints at the outside base of the wall showed that he had gone in the direction of Columbia, but he was not found here. Leads of four different colors, readily interchanged, are used in a Rhode Island inventor's pencil. TED! DER'S OLD RS. APPLY roadway y Values ATS ERY S WEAR DKERCHIEFS Wander's nix Hosiery BADWAY MPATHET IN every calling which technical skill, there will get the claims of beauty WE TRY to avoid the aesthetic side of our the more practical detail which the demands of without sacrificing the ne NO OUR faithful friend friends, to those who serve, we tender this gre address, and we will our Sunday School Le y free. IN every calling which requires a high degree of technical skill, there is a natural temptation to forget the claims of beauty and sentiment. WE TRY to avoid this pitfall by planning the aesthetic side of our work as carefully as we do the more practical details. The result is a service in which the demands of sentiment are satisfied without sacrificing the necessary efficiency TO OUR faithful friends, to our cherished new friends, to those whose friendship we strive to deserve, we tender this greeting. Send in your name and address, and we will deliver to your home one of our Sunday School Lesson Art Calendars absolutely free. --- Harlem Demo Leader Is Jailed (By Associated Neuro Press) NEW YORK.-Political circles in this city were rocked to the foundation with the announcement of the arrest of Oscar Waters, former Democratic leader and at one time affiliated with the Republican campaigns. Waters was placed under arrest charged with forging police permits for pistols. A number of men, found carrying pistols were questioned as to the legality of their permits and A Few GROCERY D Flour, 24½ pounds Sugar, 10 pounds Sweet Potatoes, 5 po Pure Preserves, 1 p Fancy Rice, 3 pound Fancy Eating Apple MEET Pork Roast, per pound Neck Bones, per pound Hard Heads, per pound Pure Lard, per pound Boiling Beef, per p Sugar Cured Bacon Oak Park And M 2601 Adams St. Gary, GATIC SERVE requires a high degree is a natural temptation y and sentiment. This pitfall by planning our work as carefully as mails. The result is a ser of sentiment are satis cessary efficiency ends, to our cherished m use friendship we strive meeting. Send in your na deliver to your home lesson Art Calendars al A Few Specials GROCERY DEPARTMENT ir, 24½ pounds . . . ir, 10 pounds . . . t Potatoes, 5 pounds . . . Preserves, 1 pound jar . . . Rice, 3 pounds . . . Eating Apples, 3 pounds. MEATS Roast, per pound . . . Bones, per pound . . . Heads, per pound . . . Lard, per pound . . . Beef, per pound . . . Cured Bacon, per pound. Bak Park Grocery And Market Adams St. Phone Gary, Indiana SERVICE" is a high degree of natural temptation to entiment. By planning the as carefully as we result is a service ment are satisfied efficiency. Our cherished new ship we strive to send in your name to your home one at Calendars abso- All Home A Few Specials Pork Roast, per pound ..... 14 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c Neck Bones, per pound ..... 4 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c Hard Heads, per pound ..... 11 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c Pure Lard, per pound ..... 14 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c Boiling Beef, per pound ..... 14 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c Sugar Cured Bacon, per pound ..... 25 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c 2218 BROADWAY Indiana Harbor, Ind. Phone 1382 --- they pointed back at Waters who was very promptly placed under arrest. When arranged in court, Waters was released on $5,000/hall for further hearing. QUICK SERVICE Auto Accessories of All Kinds Johnson's AUTO SUPPLY 1901 Washington St. Gary, Ia. Specials DEPARTMENT 95c 59c 25c 29c 25c 25c 3 pounds. 25c ATS 14½c 4½c 11½c 14½c 14½c 25½c Grocery Market Phone 4-1314 Indiana VICE" ```markdown ``` PAGE SEVEN "| bm “2 ane Gary American ees & + a“ ident newspaper, Gevoted to the interests of the Negro om Of Northern — and the community as a whole. Published day morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Com- es ee Address all communications to The Gary American, aan Buliding, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. a CHAUNCEY eee Executive Editor Bn F, MARSHAML DAVIS, Managing Editor a ‘TELEPHONE GARY 2.3965 Mom Aosocigted, Nesvo Press, National Negro Press Association, a) pend Exchange Press, 000000 ole SUBSCRIPTION RATES tion price, for a limited time only, $1.00 per year in advance. SM copies, three cents. No subscriptions accepted for less than one __ I-our S who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to ~ irelocted articles returned they must in all cases «end stamps for Matered as secdnd-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, Mer the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyrighi, i928, by the Garys American an Co,, Incorporated. £ FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: B 4..V.,Houghtaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Mi Bols, "Telephone .Franklin 2463. . . + See re 1 East Chicago's Prospect for an Alderman | Whe time ts ripe for the election of a Negro to the city coun im East Chicago. The Negroes themselves are aware of that HOt. Tt is Said on;zo0d authority that three or four have already popanes ‘their intention of entering the rave next election LE We hope that’somie’ of those who now intend to enter the race will withdraw. The more candidates entered, the more there are © vote for, and as a result each individual will get fewer of the fptal votes. White politicians secking the same position will find 2 Aaege ce hogs the going fairly easy if, in the race to elect a Negro, too many (Prospects show up. s a oat such a situation as that which faces East Chicago is com- mon. In each of the three wards here in Gary which boast Negro @derman, many are being groomed for the race next spring, While there is no doubt that the field will be overcrowded. there is not ‘at present any indication that a white man will slip into office e amootien, the ‘while the Negroes leave their posts as sentries to battle among B) ives. Furthermore, Gary has established a precedent of. Negro councilmen; while East Chicago has not as yet reached that It isa common thing for one Negro to “break the ice’ in one ieular field, only to be followed almost immediately by dozens ‘and eventually others. What one Negro does, others think they ean y. Sometimes, such an attitude is beneficial. At other times it is cvery harmful. } Im the field of business and in many forms of other worth- hile endeavor, following the lead of one person is praiseworthy, ‘Tf none had followed the trail-blazers, we would have no Negro Gnsuranee companies of any prominence, no Negro papers of any ‘ower, no Negro professional men of any ability. © + But in polities, and the election of a first Negro to office, such ‘a practice is harmful. One candidate may have an excellent chance Bee winning office, but if others enter the field, the chances of election of one decrease in direct proportion to the number of “others in the race and their following, Because of the running of ‘Judge Harrison in Chicago for congress, Osear DePriest came very ‘near losing. Votes that should have gone to him went to his rival sand the democratic candidate, a white man, profited. Such may be the result in our sister city of Hast Chicago. Our desire to see some of the prospective candidates with- draw is brought about by a love for racial progress. We hope that some sort of an agreement or compromise will be made in East Chicago which will stop the probability of too many candidates. Otherwise, the Negro’s dream of a Negro councilman there in 1929 might be unrealized. = (New York Amsterdam News) - “ More distinguished and valuable Negroes have died this year tham in any other of recent remembrance. Some had finished their works others were moving on to greater work when they were eut down, Where was T. Thomas Fortune, founder of the New York Age and dean of Negro journalism. There were Bishops Henry Delany and J. Albert Johnson, outstanding figures in the church for forty years, There was Lewis H. Latimer, associate of William Lloyd Garrison and of Bell and Fdison in their pioneer days. The race lost such romantic figures as Henry Francis Down ing, diplomat and adventurer; Rose Ward Hunt, who was **sold for freedom”’ by Henry Ward Beecher in Plymonth church, Brook lyn; Al Jobns, composer of love-songs; William Clarence Matthews, the Negro Frank Merriwell, and Eugene Corbie, the brilliant student and radical. In business, the race lost E. C. Brown, one of the first Negro business men with modern ideas; James LeCount Chesnutt, who ‘opened a new field in insurance adjustment, and Millicent Bowen, im real estate. The death of N. Barnett Dodson was a loss to jour- nalism. The New York churches mourn the Rey. H. K. Spearman ‘and Mrs. Martha H. Brown, and Fisk university Jost J. \. Meyers. One of Harlem's keenest misfortunes was the death of Dr. F. Elliott Rawlins, the beloved physician who labored day and night ‘for the people. 2 oot Good New Year’s Resolutions It has become a national custom to mannfacture a set of Fesolutions each New Year's day that comes around. It has also ‘become a national custom to break these same resolutions a few: days after they are made. Whether or not the resolution making ig a natural result of the spirit—or spirits that fill one at yulr ‘tide is another matter. However, there are certain resolutions that it would do us 00d to make and keep. They are of a type that is beneficial to the Negro as a race and as individuals © First: Let us resolve to abolish color prejudice within the ‘Face. Let not the white man look at us when we complain of eolor prejudice and say: “Why ask us to abolish an attitude which you and your race daily promote? Let yonr charity begin at home,” _. Second: Let us resolve not to weep and wail about segregation until we quit fostering it. If we did not ask for, cater to, and sup. ‘port jim crow, institutions, they would die of themselves. We have peed for most of the separate sehools here in the north. We cater 0 jim crow news columns in white papers. ‘ | Third: Let us resolve not to spend so much money from our yodest incomes for the construction of mammoth houses of wor ip, but rather lend more support to promoting and establishing rthwhile racial business institutions. ~ Fourth: Let us resolve to so live that we will he recognized $a credit to any community and will be remembered as men and Losses In 1928 HALF OF NEGRO 1, § POPULATION AREIN CHURCH WASHINGTON, D. C.—Announce- ment has just been made by the de- partment of commerce that, accord: ‘ing to the returns received, there ‘were in the United States in 1926 42,585 colored churches with a mem: bership of 5,203,478, as compared with 39,502 churches and 4,602,805 members in 1916. This means that Just one half the colored people in the United States are members of some church. “The total for 1926 1s made up of 24 exclusively colored denomina: ‘tions, with 36,505 churches and 4, 568,705 members, and 6,080 churches with 44.692 members in 30 white denominations. The corresponding figures for 1916 are 19 exclusively colored denomina: tions with 24,258 churches and 4,070- 286 members, and 5.234. Negro churches, with 532.519: members. in 21 white denominations. Two of the denominations reported at the cen. ss of 1918, composed exclusively of colored members, have gone out ot existence. The data for both census periods relates to churches compos- ed entirely of Negro members, and the membershin reported does not Include Negro members belonging to local white churches, Cost Immense At the conane of 1926 the total ex. Penditures wore $43,024,259, as com pared with $18,629,827 in 1916. Under HERB ADE Goldstones 1220 BROADWAY Money to Loan on Everything Watches - Jewelry - Luggage S. L. PRINCE SHOR REPAIR SHOP Best Material - Good Workmanship | at 23 West 22nd Avenue Sie aCe Te Per wees PDE) fs, \ De | za ON ye j +, Saw. Ba, OTK A ae eo” ae Like New! Cleaned Them! COM BW AE EB acne about midwinter your fine drapes and curtains are apt to appear dingy and sooty as the result of nearby chimneys burning soft coal, ‘When this happens call Cery. Our own cleaning process brings your cur- tains back to their origin- al colorful beauty, wheth- er they're made of velvet, chintz, taffeta or organ- die. Our work is most careful and moderately - priced. Have You Seen Our New Plant? ‘The new Cery Cleaners and Dyers plant is now undoubtedly the most modern and completely equipped dry-cleaning, pressing and dyeing es tablishment in Gary and Northern Indiana. Since 1923 we have been serving the people of Gary. Our new plant and building is a ‘‘home"’ in- stitution. Cery Cleaners & Dyers Phone 7616 | 625 W. 17th Ave. RICAN Pee ee = -——$—$$$$_— WAurch here, Evangelist Fisher rav- ed, ranted, pounded his fists as he towered above his wailing audience "He rose to his feet and menaced ‘the moaning people with all the hor: ‘rors of hell. Hysterical cries burst from the listeners: | “That's right, preacher! Go on and Dreach, man! ‘Amen, amen!” In front of the platform was s ‘casket piled with flowers. ‘According to previous newspaper announcements, this was to be the funeral of a certain neighbor. The ‘evangelist chanted no eulogy over ‘the coffin. The dead man had com initted every sin, he screamed. He was wicked, he had not been ready when the trumpet of Gabriel called him to judgment, and therefore he would go to eternal torment. At last, eager to see what this hor. rible sinner conld look like, stagger ing, moaning, the congregation filed forward. 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WHILE THEY LAST Complete Bath Room Outfits Consisting of ou 5-ft. a Tub pomp lers one apron Wall ae eee 868.75 BRING IN THIS COUPON goon soar ore ee $180 Hoosier Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. 1833 BROADWAY PHONE 2-1679 this item are include « expended for salaries, ete, for payments on chur_. debt; for benevolences, including home and foreign missions, for denominational support, and for all other purposes. ‘The value of church edifices in 1926 was $205,782,628, as compared with $86,809,970 in 1916. This item includes any building used mainly for feligious services, together with the land on which it stands and all furniture and furnishings owned by the church and actually used in con- nection with church services. It does not include buildings hired for re- gions services or those used for s0- cial or organization work in connec- tion with the church. Evangelist Has Novel Way of Winning Lost Souls WATERBURY, Conn. —Pranzelist W. F. Fisher has one of the most ef fective aoknies ever. devised. 49 snatch sinners from the way of evil, Last week In Mt Olive AM. EZ. eee Moor and Bolden THE TAYLORS Cleaning - Pressing - Repairing 1704 DELAWARE STREET | Phone 23291 Gary, Ind. | ee DY DIRECTORY 2 glee ! peered. The casket was empty. A mirror in the bottom reflected the face of the person who stared. Evangelist W. F. Fisher, who stag- ed the mock funeral, has made a specialty of this sort of thing. Once he saved 60 in one night. At Water- bury only six was.saved. READ THE AMERICAN The Golden West Lunch Room 1912 Broadway THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN 2008 Broadway Phone 1190 [sates Sor semer) NSE 5th Ave. & Massachusetts St. Phone 7674 WAND i OF GAR} PR - Sanitary Beauty Shoppe ; MRS. J. W. ROBINSON, Prop. 1917 Washington Street Phone 21646 Gary, Ind. Russell & Russell | REALTORS 2201 Broadway Phone 22458 Gary, Ind. PERSONAL SERVICE | Suits and dresses cleaned, press- ed, and delivered to your door, | Hats Cleaned and Blocked ROOSEVELT CLEANERS 1426 Broadway Phone 7265 | Phone 22247 13 E. 19th Ave. THE LITTLE SHOPPE OF COURTESY AND SERVICE POLLY'S BEAUTY SHOPPE Gary, todiana COPELAND'S MUSIC SHOP All the Latest Reoords | Pianos and Other Instruments Tuned and Repaired Phone 2-:2747 Gary, Indiana BAGLE- CLEANERS AND DYERS Satisfaction Guaranteed 18 W. 25th Ave. Gary, Ind. eee. CALUMET HARDWARE AND PAINT COMPANY Hardware and Building Supplies for Every Need BUILDING CONTRACTOR LUTHER MOORE | 1901 Broadway Gary, Ind. THOMPSON'S CLEANERS CLEANING : PRESSING REPAIRING Ladies Work a Specialty 28 East 18th Avenue Phone Gary 2-3397 Gary, Ind. Palace Barber Shop : CLEM HILL, Prop. | 1616 Washington Street Gary, Indiana Used Furniture Bought and Sold. Furniture and Piano | MOVING PACKING -:- CRATING -:- SHIPPING REASONABLE PRICES Eagle Furniture Co. 2276 Broadway Gary, Ind. AUTO @ CHECK CAUSE ARREST eq uAUREL, Misa—Two youths are imLaure! jail a6 a result of running afoul of the law. Jack Little of Ovett, driving @ “borrowed” auto- mobile, was picked up by officers on aaa ae ae | Buy Your Fruit | ind Vegetables At the Lincoln Fruit Market. Here you can save on every item for the table. | APPLES ! ORANGES ! | PEARS | | GREENS | POTATOES \ CABBAGE FRUIT MARKET 1621 BROADWAY Let Us Fix Your ° Victrola Our service man will put your Phonograph in good shape and make it run like new. Gall us when you need a re. et vOREE RECORDS SHEET MUSIC PLAYER PIANO ROLLS COPELAND’S MUSIC SHOP PHONE 2-2747 27 W. 17th Ave. HAND MADE RUGS FOR SALE $1.00 UP 32x72 — All Colors PASCHALL’S GROCERY 2420 Connecticut Street Gary, Indiana zis TG, Gass BEF Mars Ae. EG ees eer eK ¥ Secu | ¥ Xs ir Bon SEN Completing the Ensemble THE thougntest woman knows that her entire drees ensemble is bull around her coloring and hair. And she takes care that the fatter reflects the good taste of the rest of her appearance. She has her hair frequently marcelled by. , Polly’s Beauty Shop Phone 2-2247 13 EAST 19TH AVENUE Phone Gary 2.2951 WASHINGTON CLEANERS Lowest Prices In Gary Give Us a Trial (1542 Broadway _— Gary, Ind. When you want a classy | job of printing done in a hurry, bring it to The Gary American. We'll get it out at the time promised you and in a way to please you. Handbills, Business Cards, Calling Cards and Invitations s Specialty. = FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1928 ss ‘Streets of this city and is being held for Ovett officials, while Peis anh aol youthful financier, lattempted to cash a check at a locai bank, where mo funds to the name jeigned were avaliable. Give us a trial ; and = pee | ——e H) :uneh & eee dae | ‘| Confection-i27 | ay ieee HARRY PILLAS 2500 Breadwey ae | ‘We Will Serve a Special Chicken Dinner for Christmas | Do Not Miss It! 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