Pittsburgh Courier

THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. VOL. II. NO. 33. Ascendance of Professor John Hope to the Presidency of Woll Known Southern School Creates Era of Good Feeling-Diplomatic Move by Baptist Home Mission Society. Atlanta, Ga.-The remarkable influence of the Atlanta Baptist college, Mr. John Hope, president, serves to show in a peculiar manner his worth and his intense interest in the people among whom he works. Without calling too much attention to that fact, it cannot be denied that his election to the presidency of Atlanta Baptist college, as radical as it was in that he is the first colored man to be elected to the bend of any of the home mission schools," was the beginning of a broader policy on the part of the American Baptist Home Mission society, and one that has endured it very much to the colored people. Altanta Baptist college is an institution that can point to long and efficient service for the race. That service in preparing young men for high literary work is equally as important as any other training, and the service is performed in a manner that makes the college second to none in the south. Graduates from the college course who have gone to Chicago university have taken an A. B. degree in nine months, which alone argues much for its efficiency. Professor John Hope is a graduate of Worcester academy and Brown university. He got his education by hard work in much the same way as other colored boys have received theirs. He rose rapidly in his profession, was a teacher in a school at Nashville, later teacher in Atlanta, and when a change was necessary because of the resigna- PRESIDENT JOHN HOPE tion of Dr. George Sale, he was made president of the Atlanta Baptist col- Mr. Hope declares that the cordial support of the students and his teachers in the beginning of his administration was largely responsible for much of his success, and that for several years teachers worked under high pressure, conscious of the fact that the utmost exertions must be put forth to make the first colored man's administration a glowing success. As a result Atlanta Baptist college stands in the front rank among the colored schools in the south. Its boys are readily accepted in Atlanta homes and churches and commended for their gentlemanly deportment. One surprising feature in connection with the discipline of Atlanta Baptist college is the fact that it is very largely in the hands of the students themselves. A cabinet composed of the officers of the M.C.A. and one member from each class control very largely the discipline among the students and exert wholesome influence. On the faculty are some individuals from the very best schools of the country. Among them are Rev. Roy L. Van Dean, Franklin college and Rochester Theological seminary; Rev. C. Smith, University of Chicago; Rev. P. Johnson, Atlanta university; Samuel H. Archer, Colgate; Matthew W. Bullock, Dartmouth; Charles H. Wardaw, Atlanta Baptist and Columbia; Miss Claudia T. White, Spellman and Oberlin; Robert P. Watt, Virginia Union and Harvard; John T. Williams, Yale, Ranxes State and Marquette Nuclear colleges; Miss Georgia M. Starr, Pottsdam Conservatory of Music; Mrs. Maggie Rogers Howard, Miss Wilhelmina Johnson, Miss Camilla Weems, Spellman; Ms. P. E. Harvey, Roger Williams university; Alfred D. Jones, Howard Medical college, and others. The students for the most part make good, and as an example every graduate from the college department has secured good work. John W. Davis and Mordeni W. Johnson are members of Atlanta Baptist Faculty; Phillip M. Davis, principal of one of the city schools, Birmingham, Ala.; Samuel A. Qwens, student in theology and assistant teacher; King D. Reddick and Vierger C. Turner, teachers in American institute, and John H. Young, teacher in Lakeland, Fla. MAKES PLEA FOR CHANGE OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT PROF. MASON A. WHITFIELD, JACKSON, MICH. In the name of him whose life furnishes the fundamental principles of our great government, which principles moved that far-seeking scholar and statesman, Thomas Jefferson, to write the aromatic truth, "All men were created equal," etc. that this appeal is made to the better conscience of America's citizens through church, state, printing press and all other agencies concerned. The thing for which we ask costs no more than the free grace, which Holy Writ guarantees on the conditions of prayer, yet it means very much in the spiritual and material welfare of a weak and struggling race of people. My plea is that the channel of hostile public sentiment be diverted from the negro race in America. This we vertly believe can be done, provided the forces of righteousness be allowed to get together. True enough the monster called race prejudice has been many decades in formation, hence several generations may come and go before anything like a permanent reversal is effected. However, the effort is worth while, the result most glorious. History encourages the fact that all great achievements had humble beginnings. Within the last half century the social and political streams have been giving off a caneating stench, popularly known as race prejudice, in its vilest type. Upon the back of the imaginary monster individuals of small caliber have sprung phoenix-like into prominence, power and wealth. Even governments have been moved to wear the crown of partiality; corporations have lost treasures, and its odor has sifted the white-robed angel of universal peace. It is intensely amusing to note some of the proffered conjectures for the last fifty years, as to how to solve this theoretical race problem. One class of thinkers was impressed that intellectual acquirements and property acquisition were the true solvents, but time has shattered the validity of that argument. For where and when a black man becomes offensive he is made to flee from the community with no regard whatever to his attainments. Another conceited the idea that racial absorption was feasible and invitable, but time shows that natural selection downs that theory. Each race is content to perpetuate its seed. This idea is demonstrated in the fact that, although thousands of years have elapsed since humanity was resolved into prime factors in race make-up, each race maintains its originality. So the theory of one race swallowing up the other is preposterous and un-American. Still another theory is that of industrial education for negroes. This idea is helpful in both moral and business elevation. Experience teaches, however, that where he intrudes on the congested territory of trades, he is made to feel the full force of the hornet's sting. Time and tide, therefore, have disclosed man's inability to rightly and justly adjust himself towards his unfortunate brother, especially so in the presence of preconceived notions of inferiority. We have now entered upon the stage of full American life and ask our fair-skin brother, in the language of Diogenes, the old Grecian philosopher, "Get out of our sunlight." The negro asks his senior brother, in all parts of this great republic, to get out of the air of healthy public sentiment. As you stand on the scene where our brains are being immersed in the fountain of knowledge, you have polluted the waters by throwing into them a flower plucked from Satan's garden. You have evicted the aroma that presses up from the Holy Grail, so lonely referred to by Mr. Lowell, one of American's sweet singers. There are many other things of which you have suffered yourself to be guilty that time and space here forbid mentioning. We believe when men, like the Biblical prodigal son, "come to themselves," better influences will drive race hatred into the sea of oblivion. The all-pervading idea will be then the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. This, then, is the true key to America's race problem as the negro is concerned. All others are visionary and fleeting, promulgated by schemers. We will next consider the foundation upon which this race prejudice rests. A long time before science reached its present glory, among the many earth notions as to what the earth was resting on, one theory was that it was perched on the back of an encle and that that bird was flying through space. The modern and accepted theory is that earth rests upon nothing. Our present theory of the earth is an art illustration of this prejudice against the American neuro. The neuro did not come to America as a conqueror, like some other races in the world's history. Our fairer skin brother has for many decades been teaching racial inferiority with nothing save a dark skin and kinky hair for a basis. This teaching is made PITTSBKRG PA.. AUGUST 5, 1911. ridiculous by virtue of the fact that these are natural marks and as such move in the channels of instinct. Like seeks like. "Can the Ethiopian change his skim or the leopard his spots?" Again, race feeling should not rest on previous condition, since man, in a sense, is his brother's keeper, and as such ought to be willing to do as he wishes to be done unto. It is a one-sided idea in our religious faith to expect the heavenly Father to give us blessings that we in turn deny to others because of some superficial mark of racial di-erence. If sunlight and the forces of nature are essential to the well-being of one human creature, they mean the same to all. The same is true of whatever else that may, fall within the realm of human existence. This is not theory, but fact, and is the ture end toward which to make. Realizing that race hatred has no valid foundation, we are forced to conclude that while the best conscience of America was asleep, an enemy (scheming politician) sowed tares. The spirit of indifference has been allowed to reign so long it is now very hard to uproot the mischief. It has charged and surcharged the spirit of patriotism. Patriotism, therefore, has become a fog that will require ages for the sun of Christianity to penetrate and dominate. What the American nation needs is regeneration in its ideas on the negro question. This ought not to be considered a stupendous undertaking in face of the fact of our religious pretensions. That imprisoned force (Christianity) has already in its exibitions, through the Protestant church, suggested the true key to this national "puzzle. But like the greed and gain seekers over the damself of divination in apostolic days, the "still small voice" is not heard. It is drowned by the lusty spirit and husky cry of savage sentiment. The crying and pressing need of the hour is to exalt men in church and state who will uphold the principles of right and justice to all men whatsoever. As a rule, men are no greater today than popular sentiment makes them. History of past ages shows, however, that general sentiment has not always been consistent to true ideals. This is true by virtue of the fact that even the best men are inclined to cater to the animal rather than always move in the purely spiritual. The rabble put our Saviour to death. This same element has lived in all ages of history. Their voice too often creates the spirit in which thrones move and base conclusions upon. The prophet EliJah, in his day, was possessed with a clearer optimism of divine ideals than the ignorant and sensual populace under King Ahab's rule. These things being true, the better element in all sections of this country is alike held responsible for so much abuse, maltreatment and discrimination against a race that furnishes no just claim for grievances. It devolves upon you as workers of righteousness to denounce harsh and bias judgment and create a sentiment founded on kindness and gentleness. When a negro is lynched for a bad crime the press of the country unites in denouncing the negro's act in a way that sentiment is in sympathy with the mob; although some afterward condemn the mob's action in a not serious way. The negro is willing to suffer as an individual, but good sentiment ought not to be diverted because of individual acts. This standard of judgment has held sway entirely too long by this Christian nation. Again, it has been argued and settled that emigration or deportation is impossible and impracticable, then why keep up things of old? Why continue to agitate settled convictions? Why not attempt to demonstrate beyond accepted facts the axioms of mathematics and the postulates of logic? Reason and experience teaches that men agitate those things which are intended to crystallize into facts for future good. Where is all of this race agitation to end? It is simply a pastime affair? What good do I derive from abusing my brother? Whose conscience is smitten worse in the end, mine or his? Our Saviour while on earth was glad to be helpful to others. He was never more intense in his joy than when men expressed appreciation of his services. The negro has time and again shown his profound appreciation for bringing him to Christian light? Our position in this country is not unlike parent and child in one sense. We expect for you to hold up the principles you teach. Divine Writ, conditions, love of your brother as a pre-requisite to eternal life. A nation, like an individual, does itself more harm in the long run by carrying concealed in its bosom a monster more deadly in its effects than the breath from a venomous reptile out of the wild jungles. It is needless to assert that America's race prejudice has belittled and disgraced her citizens all over the civilized world. It has made its ed in the deepest seat in human nature. When, oh when will it begin to wane? What influences are at work to exterminate it? Will some branch of the Christian church, some big hearted editor, some broad statesman, some private layman or citizen muster enough Davidic courage to attack this Goliath of evil? If all of Christianity were to open fire now, reason teaches that notwithstanding the manful resistance by obstinate human nature, the downfall of race hatred would be shortly effected. Who will venture? The plea is urgent. We are appealing to the forces of Christendom rather than seeking SPECIAL SUMMER PRIZE OF FIVE DOLLARS IN GOLD Will Be Awarded September 1st, 1911 to School Boy or Girl Returning largest Number of these coupons: CUT THIS OUT and Mail to Courier With Name and Address NAME ADDRESS GREAT NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION Meets in Pittsburg. September 12. Will Bring the Largest Number of Visitors Ever Present Here Together. The Baptist minister in Pittsburgh are looking forward with great expectations of the Great National Baptist convention which will convene in Pittsburgh for the first time from September 12 to 19, inclusive. The special local committee of which Rev. T. H. C. Messer is chairman and Rev. C. D. Patterson, secretary, and Rev. H. N. Dweile an efficient press agent, are leaving no stone unturned to make this one of the convenitions ever held. As the committee has been deliberating for seating delegates and secure homes for delegates and friends who will come from all parts of the world, and will bring about 10,000 strangers to Pittsburgh, there will be much work to be done, and the colored citizens of Pittsburgh, irrespective of church, should co-operate and help to do everything possible to make it a success and give the visitors a royal welcome. There will be an expense of about $2,000 incurred in making all arrangements and to help detray this expense a nominal fee will be charged at the gate. The National Baptist convention has become such a monstrous affair it is rumored that on account of the unwieldy character of that might be the last year will more annually be held into districts and the N. C. E. will then only ever earn four years. Rev. Dr. E. C. Morris of Helena, Ark. is president of the great convention and has been elected annually for the past 20 years, and he is held in such high esteem that there is no question about his re-election. There is no man that stands higher in the council of the Baptists than Dr. Morris and his popularity was evidenced at the Baptist World Alliance, which recently met in Philadelphia, by his being placed on the executive board. The good people of Pittsburg will give him a royal welcome and feel honored to have him in our city. This big gathering will be opened at Luna park, and Governor Tener is expected to speak and welcome the welcome address in behalf of the State. Mayor W. A. Magee, in behalf of Pittsburg, Rev. E. W. Johnson, D. D., in behalf of the Eaptists and Attorney R. L. Vann in behalf of the J. Y. P. Convention Sunday, September 17, the Model Baptist S. S. will be conducted at Luna park by the National Superintendent of Sunday Schools William Beckham of Portland, Oregon. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS. Forecast of Program For Biannial Session of Supreme Lodge. By CHARLES D. MARSHALL Indianapolis, Ind. The sixteenth biennial session of the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias, and the supreme court of Calanthe, which have jurisdiction in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, will be held in Indianapolis from Aug. 21 to 20, inclusive. The local committee having charge of arrangements for the entertainment of delegates is composed of Editor George P. Stewart of the Indianapolis Recorder, Grand Chancellor E. C. Tiderington, Leon F. Darison and Remus Moore. The sessions of the convention will be held in the new Pythian temple which was erected by the state lodges of Indiana at a cost of $40,000. Supreme Chancellor Green is enthusiastic over the outlook for the largest gathering of members and friends of the order which has ever assembled in this city. Major General R. R. Jackson of Chicago will be present. He has promised some interesting military features for his part of the program. The program will be as follows: Monday, Aug. 21. S p. m. opening ceremonies, reception and formal welcome to delegates and visitors; Tuesday, 10 a. m., convening of the supreme lodge and supreme court in the new Pythian temple, corner Senate avenue and Walnut street; Tuesday, 4 p. m., memorial service; Wednesday evening, national band prize contest at the state fair grounds in which twenty-five bands will compete. There will be three prizes awarded, one to each of the three most efficient organizations. Following the contest a reception will be held in honor of the Calantha and Dramatic Order of Knights of Omar. The grand prize will be held on Thursday. It will be led by a platoon of mounted police and an escort of cavalry. The officers of the supreme lodge will follow in automobiles headed by the Eighth Illinois regiment band. WHILE SOME ARE HEARTILY IN FAVOR OF PROPOSED IN- CREASE, OTHERS ARE NOT SO JUBILANT. New York City.—According to advices from Chicago, the Pullman company contemplates increasing the wages of its porters ten per cent and the conductors five per cent. Just how soon the order will be sent out to the many Pullman offices throughout the country has not been made public. The announcement that the Pullman porters are to get an increase in wages has occasioned a controversy which has divided the colored railroad men into two factions. One faction is heartily in favor of the proposed increase, while the other is unalterably opposed to the plan. Those who have become enthusiastic over the news that the porters would be paid more money assert that tips are not as frequent and as large as some years ago, and claim that if the Pullman man increase their monthly stipend they will, therefore, receive "living" wages. The porters who regard the increase plan with marked disfavor admit that they do not receive "living" wages from the company, but they argue that there is a possibility of the traveling public being misled by the announcement that all Pullman porters are to be given more pay, that those who have been in the habit of tipping will either stop giving tips or greatly reduce the amount of money they have been wont to give to the obliging "knight of the whist broom." Although it has been publicly made known that Pullman porters will be given an increase in wages, the heads of the New York division, from Superintendent Merrill down, are not inclined to discuss the subject at length. It is admitted, however, that the Pullman company is seriously considering the advisability of raising the wages of the conductors and porters, the conductors to receive a five per cent increase and the porters a ten per cent increase. The wages of Pullman porters at this time are from $35 to $40 a month. They make most of their money in tips. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Pittsburg Pittsburg Ferry, Pa. Pittsburg Pittsburg Pittsburg Pittsburg John Lawson..... Della Myers..... James W. Beck.... Strupe Clara M. Demming..... James Johnson..... Caroline Dover.... SHREWD BUSINESS MOVE Editor Wright Saves A. M. E. Book Concern from Sherif's Hammer. Philadelphia, Pa.—The book concern of the A. M. E. church, the oldest department of that church and the oldest corporation now in existence among Afro-Americans, was saved from extinction by the prompt action of Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder. The sheer had posted a notice on the windows. The date of sale was to be July 19. The committee of bishops who met refused to take any action to save the concern. The president of the board, Bishop W. J. Gaines, was in favor of selling out the old landmark. The committee which took charge of the business two years ago offered no relief, although a sale would have meant the wiping out of existence the corporate name which has stood since 1853. The Philadelphia preachers' meeting had discussed the matter and deplored the situation, but was unable to raise the money, when Dr. R. R. Wright made a proposition to them to give $250 if ten others would give $125. But no one responded. Then Wright went to the lawyer, paid $1,500 cash out of his own pocket, had the judgment assigned, the sale stopped, and today the book concern of the A. M. E. church goes merrily on. Sometimes a Blessing. Misfortune does not always inflict injury. tists. Noted Churchmen and Educators Gather In Large Numbers in New Orleans to Take Pzrt. In Work of Extending the Benefits of the Denomination. New Orleans.-Like the ones just held in Baltimore and Atlanta, the third of the four great uplift conventions that are being held for the benefit of the 300,000 members of the race who belong to the Methodist Episcopal church opened auspiciously at the Pythian temple in this city Wednesday, Aug. 2. The convention has attracted prominent educators and church workers from all parts of the south, and every session has been replete with interest. At the opening session the chairman of the convention commission, Rev. Dr. Madison C. B. Mason, secretary of the Freedman's Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church delivered an address outlining its aims. He declared that it was now time to turn our energies somewhat to developing those qualities of heart and mind which made one intensely interested in his neighbor's welfare. Welcoming addresses were delivered by Mayor Behrman, Rev. M. R. Dixon, Attorney R. C. Metoyer, Rev. E. D. Simms, Rev. W. R. Butler and Miss Elvira Mason. The general themes at the convention were "The Salvation of the Youth," "The Investments of the Freedmen's Aid Society In the Education of the Race and Its Results," "The Education of the Race and the Endowment of our Institutions," "The Elevation of the Women of the Race and Balgian In The Home" and "Social and Moral Reforms." Among the prominent speakers were Bishop I. B. Scott, who made a plea for Africa; Dr. J. H. Dillard, agent of the Jeanes and Sister school funds; Professor I. G. Garland Penn, the originator of the uplift convention ideas; President W. M. Dogan of Wiley university, Marshall, Tex; Professor J. PROFESSOR L. GARLAND PENN. W. E. Bowen, who delivered a scholarly lecture Wednesday night on "America and the American Negro." Dr. L. I. Thomas, of the board of church extension and home missions; Dr. C. C. Jacobs, of the board of Sunday schools; W. W. Lucas, of the board of foreign missions; President R. E. Lovinggood of Samuel Huston college, Austin, Tex.; Dr. D. D. Martin, secretary of the Stewart missionary foundation for Africa; Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; Rev. E. C. Clemans, Chicago, Ill.; M. S. Davage, business manager of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and Professor J. B. F. Shaw, principal of Meridian (Miss) academy. The convention will end Sunday night with platform meetings at Pythian temple. First street and Wesley Chapel M. E. churches. The concluding convention will begin on Wednesday, the 9th, at Union Memorial M. E. church, St. Louis. The members of the commission in charge of the convention are: Revs. M. C. B. Mason, C. C. Jacobs, L. Garland Penn, assistant secretary of the Epworth Teague; J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological seminary, R. E. B. Jones, J. H. Hubbard, assistant secretary of the Stewart Missionary foundation; W. W. Lucas, E. M. Jones, field secretary of the board of Sunday schools; D. D. Martin and J. P. Wrang, agency secretary of the American Bible society, and Professor M. S. Davage. Hotel Porter Leaves Large Estate. The estate of the late A. J. Berry, whose death occurred not long ago at Alexandria Bay. Thousand Islands, is estimated at $100,000. Mr. Berry was a porter in the Thousand Island House for thirty-five years, during which time he made much extra money, which, together with his regular salary, he saved and invested wisely. He was widely known and highly respected by the white people of the community, as well as by members of his own race. FIVE CENTS A COPY Success of Zealous Christian Pioneer Who Has Given Eighteen Years of Faithful Service Among Afro-Americans In Various Parts of the United States. Baleigh, N. C.—The Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass, general superintendent of the work of the American Baptist Publication. Society For Colored People is one of the most widely known and useful leaders of the race in this country. He is rendering a service to our people of the highest value. Dr. Vass believes that one of the best ways to help the race is to create an interest in the study of the Bible and to guide the people along proper lines in this study. He has the utmost confidence in the ability of the race to make good In the present and has no doubt at all of its future triumph over all obstacles. His one great effort is to inspire the race, and there is no means so powerful and successful to that end as the Bible. Dr. Vass has made a special study of the Scriptures and especially of the Old Testament. He delivers a series of lectures on the Old Testament, using maps and blackboard, starting at the very beginning, and he interprets the book with special reference to our people and their needs. In his hands the Bible becomes a guide to the race in its general life and to the individual in particular. Dr. Vass has had many years of experience as a Bible teacher in all parts of the United States. He knows what to talk about, and his lectures draw great crowds that follow up the course for a week or ten days at each place. He believes in the adaptability of the Old Testament to interest the most unconcerned. Interest in the Old Testament creates a desire for the New Testament. So he not only makes a specialty of the Old but also of the New Testament. The lesson of the one is to the race and that of the other is to the individual—the Old Testament for race consciousness and the New for individual responsibility. Dr. Vass believes that the situation of the race in this country is such that no one can handle it but God himself, and hence he presents the Bible to the race, and they seem to be accepting it more and more. Dr. Vass is not only a popular lecturer on the Bible, but he is also a normal expert. His aims are to show proper methods of study and then proper methods of teaching. He does neither of these abstractly, but illustrates his methods by at the same time imparting Bible knowledge. Dr. Vass is a Baptist and is supported in this work by the great American Baptist Publication society, but his lectures are not denominational. That the Negro race is the oldest of all the races of the world and that it was this race that first started civilization and organized permanent government in the world is the firm belief and teaching of Dr. S. N. Vass, noted Bible lecturer and scholar. His lectures are based upon the book of Genesis, as illustrated by renowned Bible authorities in the past and as confirmed by modern scholarship and archaeology. He identifies the Negro with the Ethiopian through Herodotus and the Ethiopian with the Cushite through Josephus. Profane history exploits the Ethiopian, and the Bible sets forth the claims of the same race under the name Cushite, showing it to be the first of all the world civilizers. No one can hear him lecture and not share with him a firm conviction that his views are entirely correct and scholarly. Dr. Vass has had eighteen years' experience in his work, travelling all over the United States, lecturing at strategic points where the influence is liable to radiate and cause others to take up the same work. He is the general superintendent of all the Negro work of the American Baptist Publication society and is the connecting link between the Negro and the white Baptist MRS. M. C. CALLOWAY 2531 WYLIE AVENUE MILLINERY AND NOTIONS Hats made to order, retrimmed and remodeled at lowest possible prices. This Store is Under the Management of MISS EMMA ROY Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER JONES & MOYER Confectionery, News Stand and Lunch Room. Agency for Courier. 2642 WYLIE AVENUE F. & A. Phone 234 F. Remember That every added subscriber helps to make this paper better for everybody MILLINERY MRS. BESSIE MILL 2227 Centre Avenue Choice selections of the latest designs in ladies and Children's Hats at reasonable prices. 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BASEBALL NEWS and NOTES UP to DATE GOSSIP President Horace Fogel of the Philadelphia baseball club has again labeled as untruths a few rumors which had crept out about his ball club. He denies with dignity that there is any friction between himself and Manager Charley Doolin. Everything is as serene, as a moony June evening, and Fogel says he is going to call the detractors of his players Time Has Gone By When. Heavy Hitting Clevelanders Have Any Terrors for Star Southpaw. The time was when Connie Mack would no more think of sending Eddie Plank, his star southpaw, against the Naps than he would of using Paddy Livingston on the mound against the Tigers. In the days when the Naps depended upon Lajole, Bradley, Stowall, Turner, Bemis and other right-handed batters to drive in the runs, Connie never sent Plank against the Naps except in cases where his other + Jitcher Eddie-Plank. pitchers were unable to work. In fact, the great veteran southpaw worked against the Naps but three times last year. He won two and lost one. But this year, things are different. Cleveland depends upon left-handed batters for most of its offensive strength, and Plank simply delights in tackling them. BASEBA NEWS and NOTES Jimmy Doyle continues to clout the ball. The National league has not made a triple play this year. dung better than soo to be tainted. Christy Mathewson has not been particularly effective against the Cubs this season. Lew Ritchie and Harry McIntire appear to be the whole Cub pitching staff this season. "Babu" Adams is showing that his pitching in the Detroit series of 1909 was not a flash in the pan. According to dope floating around, the Providence owners were going to sell their veteran catcher, Joe Peterson, and Pitcher Sime to the Orioles, but both deals have gone by the boards. Fisherman Despite Storms, Sickness and Shipwreck Marries Girl After Waiting Long. Maiden Mass. After four unsuccessful attempts to marry, Miss Elizabeth Brafraze of Webster street of this city and Captain James Stoele, a Gloucester fisherman, were secretly wedded at the rectory, of St Joseph's church in Maplewood by Rev. Walter Macell. The couple were at- to time. He affirms that Dooin is the boss, and he has nothing in the way of criticism about his conduct or that of any of the players. They're all right, Horace says. Keep Track of Pitcher. Baseball fans are having a hard time this year keeping track of the twirlers. Billy Evans, Made Target of by Pop Bottle Throwers, Refuses to Move—Is Cheered. "Umpires are brave men—at least the great majority of them. One of the bravest things I ever saw was the act of Billy Evans on the old White Sox grounds in Chicago," writes Hugh Fullerton in the American Magazine. "On that park, happily, now vacated, there was a tier of seats known as the stock yards, in which gathered one of the most dangerous crowds (for umpires) in the country. They were regulars who occupied the same seats almost every day, and who fought for them. These seats, of course, were not reserved, but hundreds claimed a title to certain places. They paid their quarters and if anyone was in the place and refused to move, he was tossed out and thrown over the heads of the crowd to the bottom. "That crowd started after Evans, who had given a close decision at third base against Chicago. Evans walked over onto foul ground, back of first base and a shower of bottles fell around him. It looked as if a hundred men were throwing bottles at the ampithe. One bottle touched his cap, several bounded and struck him, one hit him on the arm. "During this bombardment Evans did not turn his head. He stood watching the batter. For at least three minutes the battle whistled around his head. The people in the grand stand shouted for - him to run, fearing he would be killed. The players begged him to move into the diamond out of range. He stood rill, with his back to his foes, until the batter. made a base hit, then trotted down nearer second base to watch for a play there. "As the opposing nine took the field a few moments later Evans walked to the same position back of first base, and the crowd that had tried to kill him stood up and cheered him. They recognized a brave man. One fellow threw a bottle, and the crowd pitched him down the steep steps, passing him along until he hit the fence." UP to DATE GOSSIP Jim Vaughn continues to be the Highlanders' hope. A couple of real pitchers would not hurt the White Sox team. Not even a railroad wreck seems to stop the Cardinals in their mad race for the top. President Lynch says he will uphold his officials against bodily assaults even if not against verbal. Jimmy Johnson, with the White Sox on their spring training junt, is batting near the 300-mark in the Southern league. He is one of Wimmingham's reliable men, both bat and in the field. tended by John Corrigan, a coachman for the rector; Rev. T. J. Holland and Miss Annie Sullivan of East Boston, a cousin of the bridegroom. Some two years ago they were to marry, but when the time arrived for the marriage ceremony word was received that the bridegroom, the captain of a fishing vessel, had been shipwrecked, and could not be in time. Another date was set, but a storm hindered the captain's returning. On third date the bridegroom was taken --- THE COURIER. QUAKER FANS ARE CENSURED Washington Player Complains That Champion Athletic Team Is Often Roasted Without Cause. According to the views of some of the players on the Washington team, the fans in Philadelphia are the most inconsiderate in their treatment of their own players to be found anywhere in the country, with the fans of St. Louis a close second. "There's some excuse for the fans in St. Louis to feel that the price they pay for tickets gives them the right to get after a team that is so persistently in last place, but what explanation can the Philadelphia fans make for such conduct?" asked one of McAleer's boys. "When we went over to Philadelphia to play last month the people in that city were getting their first chance to see the Athletics since that team set all fandom afame by winning the world's championship. "Did the fans rise up and give Mack's champions the greeting they deserved? . They did not. They sat in their seats snarling and barking at Connie's men for every little slip they made, actually hooting and jeering at a team that had only six months before defeated the supposedly invincible Cubs. "Of course, everybody knows that the fans in Philadelphia are famous the world over for giving up early in the struggle if a visiting team gets in the lead, but who would believe that at the beginning of the season they would roast the players who had brought so much glory. tc that city?" SHECKARD HELPS THE CUBS "Who is the most valuable man on the Cub baseball team?" One Chicago fan asked that of another on the West side grounds the other day. "That is a question difficult to answer," responded the other. "Schulte, Hofman, Sheckard, Chance, Tinker and Archer are all wonderful players and are doing an equal share to bring another pennant to Chicago. But I will say Jimmy Sheckard is not appreciated by the fans as much as Hofman, Schulte, Tinker or Chance. Why? That is a problem. He does not get Jimmy Sheckard. half the credit coming to him. I think it is because he is so unassuming and modest in everything he does. Not only that, but he seems so unconcerned in the field and at the plate. In that respect he is much like Schulte. "It is true Sheckard does not receive the praise he is entitled to. Schulte may surpass him as far as driving in runs is concerned, but he does not do much more toward getting points. Sheckard's work probably is overlooked because he has always been close to the top, on or top, of the batting order, where he has not been able to break up games with doubles or triples. Up to this season he has always followed Evers, in which position he has been forced to sacrifice frequently. Now he leads off and is depended upon to start the club on the road to victory in each game. That is where he has been of immense value to the team. His record proves this." Jake Beckley's Breakfast. While Reger Bresnahan, the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, was devouring a couple of soft-boiled eggs the other noon, he told a funny story on Jake Beckley. "Jake was ordering his breakfast on a dinner one morning and as he did not feel very hungry, he ordered one soft-boiled egg. He glanced through the bill of fare, but nothing else appealed to him, and he decided to order another egg. Instead of changing the one to a two, he put another one beside the one he had originally made and handed the order to the waiter. You can imagine his surprise and consternation when the waiter brought in 11 soft-boiled eggs and proved Jake had ordered them all by showing him the figures on the order slip." Cleveland to Get Manush. The decision of the National commission that a drafted player returned to a club of lower class goes without strings, means another Nap'recruit from the New Orleans camp. It is said that Manush, returned by the New York Giants, will find his way to Cleveland. Pat Moran as Sccut When Pat Moran's catching days are over President Fogel will retain him to help out in the spring training and to act as scout. But judging from the day Pat has been catching this season he is booked to remain an active will for a long time. Ill and was found in the Gloucester hospital. Shortly before Christmas they were to have been married, but the bridegroom was again detained on his vessel. It was decided that this time they would be quietly wedded, owing to the large number of disappointments. Klirksville, Cal. - The lifeless body of Jack Woods, a ranch laborer, was found hours after he had been trampled to death under the hoofs of a maddened bu (Br Frances B. Vactoz) Mrs. Gal McGee and daughters left Tuesday for a three weeks' v.sit in Clarksville, W. Va. Mrs. Martha Patterson of Washington, Pa. spent the past week with friends and relatives of Canonsburg. Miss Clara Jacobs of Pittsburg has returned to her home after visiting friends and relatives here. Mattin Mosebay, William Gaines and Harry Gans are Canonsburg callers Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Malone, who has been the guest of the Misses Bessie and Lyda Wheeler, has returned to her home in Washington. Charles Banks left Sunday for his home in Ironton, Ohio. Master Wilford Bettis is ill at his home on Charters street. Mr. and Mrs. John Redmarn have returned to their home after a three months' visit in the state of Ohio. Ernest Redmarn was a Canonsburg caller Sunday. Blair Vactor will join the Washington Elks on their trip, during which time he will stop at New York, Boston, Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Misses Grace McGee and Mabel Byrd returned from the convention with the news that our Sunday school is in hunger school. Mrs. John Dunlap served dinner on Saturday evening in honor of Miss Elizabeth Malone, the guest of the Misses Wheeler. Those present were Misses Wheeler and Miss Frances Plau. GREENSBURG GREENSBURG (By Nellie: V. Hackner) Lawrence Malone of Meadville left for home on Friday after a two weeks' visit with Thomas Stokes. Misses Anna and Gussie Stokes were in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Robert Seals was a Pittsburgh visitor Monday. Miss Norman of Uniontown was the guest of Miss Olive Brady of Depot street. Miss Nelle Boyer spent Friday in Blaitsville, Virginia Nicholas and Mrs. Jenne Jackson and daughter Ethel attended the S. S. convention in Connellsville on Thursday. Mrs. Moore and two children of Youngstown, O. are the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. Emma White of Washington street. William Madison and wife and Mrs. Carpenter of Harrisburg were the guests of Mrs. Glenn of Depot street enroute home from the K. of P convention. Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs. Elsie Armstrong were visitors to the N. G. P. enclosure on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Craft and Miss Olive Brady attended the dedication of the Mt. Rose Baptist church in Uniotown on Sunday. Mrs. William Lewis and children picnicked at Oakford park on Thursday evening. Jesse Thomas of Johnstown, formerly of Uniotown, was calling on old friends on Monday. Clarence Jackson, who is spending the summer with H. F. Stark and family at their bungalow in the Lichner valley, spent Sunday with his lighthouse. Mrs. Thomas, a deaconess, of Canonsburg church worshiped at Bethel on Sunday and made some very encouraging remarks. Quite a crowd of little folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Madison street in honor of the tenth birthday of their daughter Frances. The children had a very pleasant time until S:20, when dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Smith. The presents were many and handsome. The invited guests were Carl and Helen Truman, Jane and Mary Trent, Robert Lee, Albert Williams, Robert and Clara Dickson, Bovard Lewis, Ethel Holm and Martha Dickson. After a very pleasant time the children left, wishing Frances many more happy birthdays. ALTOONA, PA. ALTOONA, PA. (By Andrew Downing) Ruth Tillery of Gable & Company's store, with his wife and family are spending their vacation in the east. Eugene Alexander made a flying trip to Bedford Sunday, where his wife has been spending a few weeks with her people. They returned home on a late train Sunday evening. Messrs. Charles Bell and Harry Mills of Lewistown spent Sunday evening in town. Miss Dean Brown of Hollidaysburg has returned home after spending a month with her friends in Meyersdale and Pittsburg. Orville Hollinger is confined at his home on Eighteenth street with a severe case of sickness. We all hope to see him out and getting around real soon. William Neakit an employee of the Rochester Company, is enjoying a week's vacation. Billy spent last Sunday in Bedford, calling on the young ladies. Rev. Pell, state missionary of Pennsylvania, spent last Saturday and Sunday in our city on business. He occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday evening. Harry Taylor, of the White Star pool room is spending his vacation visiting various points in the west. Garfield Banks, the genial barber, is sending a two weeks' vacation at his home in Cumberland, Md. You will find the Courier on sale at 1601 Eleventh avenue every Saturday. Mrs. Daisy Bowman, who is the house guest of Miss Katailea Brown of Holidaysbury, is spending a week visiting friends in Pittsburg. Mrs. James Powden has returned house after spending a week with her mother and sister in Favonville, Pa. The Metropolitan hand is preparing to spring a great surprise on the people of soon. They are as alive as can be expected eviting to the hot weather, but they are still in existence. His Habit. The man who bets on a sure thing likes to tell about how willing he is to take a chance - Atchison Globe. The influence in the case of a girl sixteen or a fifteen year of age who cannot earn money enough to support her in decency lies not always in the insufficient wage, but in the fact that she has not been trained in the arts of self-support—Christian Register. (By Helen Lawson) A very interesting and pleasant session of the twentieth annual meeting of district conference, S. S. C. E. and Missionary conventions of the A. M. E. Zion church closed Thursday evening, July 27. The Missionary ladies had charge of the closing sessions. The Buds of Promise were in other places furnished a very nice program. Mrs. J. C. Taylor of Lisbon, Ohio, is president of the Missionary society, and Mrs. Blanche Dillard of New Castle is super.intendent of the Buds of Promise. The prize banner for the largest amount of money sent in by societies was awarded to New Castle society, while the ploy for the prize Bud of Promise society was super.intendent of Buds of Promise, O. The next district conference will be held in New Castle in 1912. Rev. Mrs. V. L. Stout of Coropolis occupied the pulpit of Snowden A. M. E. Zion church Sunday, July 30 morning and evening, when the congregation received a spiritual treat in the plain gospel truths in the semons. Mrs. Stout took for her text in the morning, Acts 4. 13, while in the evening her subject was "A Wheel in the Midst of a Wheel." The Harper W. C. T. U. held an interesting meeting Friday, July 28 at A. M. E. Bethel church. The society was honored by the presence of Rev. Mrs. V. L. Stout of Coropolis. Rev. and Mrs. E. C. West of Sharon and Mrs. Blanche Crawford New Castle, a member of the Church. Each visitor had something of interest and encouragement to say to the society. Sunday services at A. M. E. B. Bethel church August 6; Sermon. 11 am by pastor, followed by general class; S. S. Missionary program at 3 p.; A. C. E. L, 7 p. m. W. J. Jones, leader; sacred program. S. p. m. Mrs. J. C. Taylor and Miss H. May Lewis of Lisbon, O. Miss Elizabeth Brown of Mercer and Rev. Mrs. V. L. Stout of Coraopalus, who were in attendance at the district conference remained over Sunday with friends. HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD (By Blanche Dooley) The Misses Blanche Dooley and Daisy Claughton and Messrs. William Scott, Ross Moore and Edward Webster were callers on the Cole sisters of Twelfth avenue last Sunday. Miss Evelyn Walker returned home from a visit in Toultonown. Mrs. Dorsey rendered a beautiful solo Sunday evening at the M. E. church. The Carnation club No. 400 gave their annual picnic at Homestead park and the club reported a very nice time. Mr. and Mrs. William Dier and little daughter Hattle of Washington, Pa. were visiting Mrs. Anna Kajcly and daughter of South Slide. Mrs. Rachel Dorsey and Mrs. Anna Kajcly were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Steel Sunday. Gladden A. M. E. church was the scene of much activity Sunday, there being three services, all of which were inspiring and helpful. Rev. P. J. Blackburn has been granted a vacation of about ten days, and Rev. B. H. Lee of Pitsburgh will occupy the pulpit at Gladden church next Sunday. He will administer the sacrament at the morning service. L. J. Richardson was the guest of Norton Minor in Washington, Pa., on Sunday last. He was also entertained by the newly organized Washington band, directed by Prof. Eliiah Henderson of Mckeesport. Jr. James Hobson and daughter, Mrs. Margerie Mrs. Pearl and Wilbur and Harry Hobson were visiting Mrs. Noah Stanton last week in Munhall terrace. Gladden A. M. E. church, Homestead, Pa., Rev. P. J. Blackburn, pastor. The program outlined in the Courier was carried out to the letter in this church last Sunday. The pastor delivered a practical sermon at the morning service on "The Model Woman, and Rev. P. E. Morris," a pastor of the interment sermon on faith and feeling at 3 p. m. The Braddock choir was at its beat, and gave a good, account of themselves. This is one of the best musical aggregations in Allegheny county, as well as one of the most accommodating. Rev. Morris brought about thirty of his members with him. The pastor of Gladden church takes occasion to second his nomination as alternate deacon. I think that he could represent all right but he only asks to be an alternate and I am willing what say brethren? The evening service exceeded in point of attendance any Sunday evening service held here since we have been here. The papers by Mrs. O. B. Chambers, Miss Bessie Cundell and Miss Lella Smith were exceptionally good, while the piano selections by the Misses Cardwell and Blackburn, the solos by Miss Redmond and Mrs. Dorsey and the duet by Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Barber, together with the recitation by Mrs. Crampton, and the inspiring singing by the choir made it an evening long to be remembered. The board of stewardesses, under whose auspices woman's day was observed, certainly did themselves and the church credit on this occasion. They report $55 as a result of the effort. LEETSDALE, PA The Misses Margaret Brown, Marile Williams and Margaret Winston of Coropolis. Rebecca Vance and Elise Gilkeson of Sewickley were Sunday visitors of Miss Ruth Newman. Mrs. James Garfield entertained an auto party in honor of Miss Winston Monday evening. Tuesday, August, the Golden Rule club will observe day at St. Matthew's A. M. E. church. Rev. Henry Durham, pastor. The services of several eminent speakers have been secured and a fine musical program has been arranged. All the delicacies of the season will be served in the basement by an efficient committee. Proceeds for the benefit of the Eastbrook Home. Mrs. Laura V. Nalior, who has been very ill for some time, is reported much worse at this. writing. Her family has the sympathy of her friends. Mrs. E. J. Jones leaves this week end on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. Lyman Smothers, Brownville. SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1911. WANTED WANTED. Twenty-five young ladies to secure subscriptions for the Courier. Wylie 1209 Wylie avenue or call Page, Group 1399, or Hill 699. NOTICE WANTED - 50 boys from Greensburg Pittsburgh to sell the Courier Friday and Saturday of each week. Come late day evening to 1209 Wylie avenue for papers. First-Class Hotel Accommodation—Kensington Room—Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dining Room, 24 Floor Hotel Sutton FRANK SUTTON, Property Dell Phone NBC Count Cafe and Bar 518-520 Wylie Avenue Pittsburg, Pa. COLES CO-OPERATIVE CO. An organization for promoting all race enterprises, including contract work, company, stores, farming, etc. For information write to or call on NOAH COLES, President 6317 Broad Street The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Thos. H. Harrison, 1310 Wylle ave. E. K. Thumm, 1400 Wylle ave. Jessie Harris, 909 Wylle ave. Mounts Old Book Store, 602 Wyhee ave. Mrs. Lilly Moore, 1410 Loraine st. N. S. Mr. John Peterson, 1613 Franklin st. N. S. Mr. Ray Berry, 131 Chalfonte st. Beltzhoover. Warfield's Barber Shop, Union and East Park ave., N. S. W. Jones, 2642 Wylie ave. J. L. Harris, 2349 Penn ave. Mr. John Woods, 319 Jackson st. N. S. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st. City. Mrs. Lizzie Spurlock, 6419 Frankstown ave. Frazer & Brown, Frankstown ave. near Penn. Miss. Minnie Harris, G106, Kirkwood st. city. Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, 7657 Mulford st. city. J. W. Dooley, 20th st. Homestead Pa. Mr. William Ormes, 320 Market st. East Liverpool, O. Miss Carrie Simmons, 1606 Artisan Washington, W. W. Mrs. E. H. Brooks# 226 Burton aye. Washington, Pa. Miss Ella Thurston, 72 Vine st. Sharon, Pa. Mrs. Lavada Burd, 227 Prospect ave., Counnellville, Va. Stewart F. Cooke, 225 S. Church st., Steubenville, O. Mrs. Eva Holmes, 709 6th ave., Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss Marie Thornell, 222 Walnut st. Bellevue, Va. Mr. James Goggins, 513 Otterman st. Greensburg, Pa. Miss Ella Kennedy, 1033 Chaplin st. Wheeling, W. Va. Miss Ruth Alston, 116 Pukahli st. Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Broady, 40 Hulburt st. Akron, O. Herman T. Wallace, 238 E. NinN st. Cadiz, O. Miss Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st. Butler, Pa. Mrs. Kreba T. Tighman, 116 Shenango st., New Castle, Pa. Ethel Rice, 5221 Broad street, East End, City. ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lenient with some of our agents they are not settling their accounts promptly. Hereafter it will be necessary for all agents to settle weekly before we will send any more papers. We regret this action is necessary. By order, PITTSBURG COURER PUB. CO. An Editor's Beat. The Brooklyn Eagle says we eat too much. There's an editor who is putting up an awful bluff.—Philadelphia Inquirer If You Want RESULTS YOU can get them by advertising in this paper. It reaches the best class of people in this community. Use this paper if you want some of their business. Use This Paper SATURDAY, AUGUST:5. 1911. : * THE COURIER. 1 ‘D. D.: treasurer, Rev. J. B. Ander. AKRON O~ [2.55 | | ONG fates ted = 7 — - —— | ; (By Mary Broads) i 1, i 7 . © Bg | SPARI Ohi: nL Em, 9, 1. Hast Liverpool, O. | . ‘ Th cite guest of Mr. and Mrs, Wallom ae CT §o a ine Archer, > (By William Ormes) ' : . | pedsstt ‘Mrs. Maria Anderson has returned ‘Mrs. Hannah Smith has returned to q ; Nome from a very pleasant visit M the city_atcer a visit of two weeks In a _e Cleveland and’ Painesrilie, 0. Hamilton, Newark and Columbus. O.. . | Haptiet ete ~ Lon Perker has opened a lunch - The camp. meeting held at Wgst, Veto the Soom and ice cream parlor at his.old Pont for the benefit of the A. M. E. | en ioe ee sand oa North Howatd street. churea is bsving unprecedented -suc-| {ing the 4 The -K. of P.s amnuai picnic Willcess. . -* - 2 et es | Rose Sant he held at ‘Lang Park, Cleseland, O.." "Miss Louise, Booker, of Wvillams: zs | Tre lates: ba the tot footy at whieh Cme the’~. port, Pa.;is the guest of Miss Corinne , Anneians. hope to have the Jargest pienle of the Smith. ° "esi 1 er nn nnn | tonal tines Season. .G¢-T.-Gross ant arles' We are glad to note that Daniel } season, Go 7 Oreer arrangements. , Southall, Sr, ho, has been t Daniel president Thirkleld potats out in one | Climatic conditions make the school; ‘te ofa ‘Me aiid’ Mrs. G. X. Johnson, James | js now-improving and is: able, to be j Of his many helpful addresses thatthe year at Tuskegee institute relatively : 10> sermo1 strest, very pleasinyiy entertained at | around. 10 Be | uthernrnegro needs the protecide of | hort, and accordiacly the commene®- | Pryor. sireet. very pleasantly, erties | Ciitord Poindexter wat-in Wheeliag | lawyers of his’ own race, not only in |ment exercises down there are already | a.m... su Dixon, G. F. Gross, Misses Mary anc. Wednesda}. | Commercial causes, but in questions |orer while yet most of the northern : Prosperity. PIsOP rose and Mrs. Mary Brogdy. | Mrs, Moorhead, “Miss (Lulu Heath | tnvolving property ‘rights, etc. For | schools and colleges still’ hve “before-| great para ip bse of Foe Rnteatnot Te se re Sharer Srcties are re- many years colored lawyers have prac: | them their final examinations. As for | and Mam : in tMbpbearts of the | potted to us“as being ill, | an : ent ap embpearte of tne men of the Men Teno ae aga arrestin | teed befor the courts In ever th. | the last fourteen years the graduating | baad. uni Shee have. planned. to roralls enter-| on business this meek. jn | Gra state, and many of them-—men of |addresses at Tuskegee this soar were | Psthias. 5: iain thé Women's Needle club by giv-| _ Mrs. Hattie Green spent Sunday in ; the type’ of Mollison of Vicksburg, | mainly concerned with the: practical Ome od ing a reception in thelz honor Wed-; Wheeling. j Vance, dt New Orleans, and the late | work of the students. The salutatorian | Rene hebday even'ng, for excelling . them ! —— | An Bf McLeod of Jackson—bave made | spoke in English and discussed “The | 9155) and : ‘the Men's club) In geving a concert. .. | fine reputations aa pleaders, advocates |Care and Feeding of Cattle for MK! Hundreds fella Borel ble Stetibenville, O.. | sis'counsetors. ‘During the last ten | Production” Another graduate, polat-| he entire i * years there has grown up in the south | {ng to a stairway which he had made} gain admi Youngstown, O. — ce ae ae eere te educated and | with bis own hands, told how he had | Were: Re 2 (By Steward F. Cook) ; efficient, and takes upgn bimself not |done the work. -A girl graduate talked | Vanderbilt. (By Steward F. Cook) _—_—s efficient, and ¢akes upgn himself not | done the work. :A girl gratoate tal tee | * Alt Mrs.. Thomas of West Roren ave: nue is in Richmond, Va, attending rie True Reformersysession, and wil _risit éther cites on her return tip. ", George Wosds and Mrs. Queen ‘Rideout are attending the grand Ses sion of Odd Fellows in Dayton this. week. Mrs. Rideout will represent sae Household. i -]"Miss Ethel Lucas Is the- guest of her mother, Mrs. James Lec, at At dantie City. aes The Baptist Sunday school union 6: EastermgOhio and Western Penn- ‘Scivania Will hold their next meeting Za the Tabernacle Baptist church, Grisfith street this.city, Sunday, AUu- gust 2. An elaborate program has fren arranged tor the sessjon and Precial inusic will be rendered by ine choir, ‘ Stiss’ Louisa Richardson of Green- tite, Pad was theagrest of Miss Styr- fe Woolridse ot 26 Hogue sireet iat week. Sirs. James Heath of West Roren avenue is at the bedside oz hes moti- e:, sits, Myers of Martins Ferry, who us been ¥ery il for the past three weeks. : Sus, Augustus Wolridge rewursed -itom McDonald, Pa., where she ai- tended the Allegheny Bapt.st assoria- nou. Sirs. Mary J. Telpbitt, nmancia§ <0, Loker ot the Downingtown Industria! School of Philadelphia, was in tne cisg last Week. John Holmes, Jr. Frank Hall, A. Hi) Berry and C. A. Spurry attended ihe Frogs’ pienic at Rock Point Fri aay, July 28, and report a giand cme. “rhe pienic given, by Buckeye lodge Xo su of Eiks, at Southern park Monday was-lacgely attended, as it yas a cool day. Dancing was the leading feature, and splendid mus.c ads turnished fy Prof. Wesley Dun ie’s orchestra... Da ‘William Saunders will be the dele- gate for Buckeye lodge No..i3, 1. > 3.0. E. of W.,,at Boston, Sass. iehteh’ willbe im session from August to 12, J. H:. Bobson, George Ride out and Archie Thomas will also at iad. : : ‘Mrs. James Fields is the guest of relatyes and friends in Jamestown, UX. ¥.. this week. ‘wits! Boozler of Little Washington, Pa. was the guest of Mrs. Queen | Mills of Foster street tor 10 days. |" Fred Prumly, who bas, been igrete | city tor ten days, having his eve treat Led. returned to Greenville’ Monday, i jauéh improved.¢ ; "Thomus ‘Green of Ashtabula is the guest of his son, Attorney Thomas E. Greene, Jr, and wife of West Myrtle | seme: 3 |" GHasies H. Green of Ashtabula and | Miss Lilian Monson-of Conneaut, Q. | were quietly matried on June 28 3 | Z:su at the residence of Attorney and Mrs, Thomas E. Green, Jr, 324 Wes uyrile avenue, Mr. and: Mrs. Frank Hall were guests. After. the cermons “a @aborate wedding supper wa: Goced: 7. SALEM, 0.” Beaver Pails the last week: ‘The A. M! EB. Zion thurch has: Sun- o'clock, afternoon ‘servifes ,at 2 p. m., Christian Endeavor ‘at 6:30 p. m.. church at $ p: m- * her mother, Mré. Henry Hart, of this “Quite.a few people went to Cleve- laud for the celebration of Emanelpa- Quite a.few births in Salem the ust 1. . DAYTON, O.. Eake> Street A.M. E. church’ will noid’ .a camp. meeting at McCabe's fark August 20 and 27. Visiting min- tsters “from out of the city will be present. ire. Richardson and dauen- yér'Carrie of Kansas City, Kan., have deen the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Alston. Mré. Brown, Mrs. pleas: ‘Mrs. Mitchell and daughter w in Gincinnatl Sunday, visiting the Home. Stree J.B. Brown sentertained at dinner, Tuesday, MrS. Morris, who fs the guest of Mrs. Alston. Sfrs. Dun- can has been in Newark ‘recently. ‘Miss Ruth Allston was entertained to dinner Sunday at the Misses, Ester nd Beatrice “Sloan's home. ‘The G. T. O.of Odd Fellows and the House- Joid of Huth ‘convened inthis. cits last week. Quite a number were pres- Gat from out of the clty. Mrs. Koap- per of Garfield street is quité Ill A- pe Sie vot Steubenville, ©. is the Juest of Rev. Alston. is James Turner, an old’ and hishis respected citizen of Daston, O., andi member of Eaker Street chureh for “here than 30 yeats, departed this lite Furey. Jair 3 The here tala trom Faker, Street church. Ret. C M. fomas. | Be = grcaune: aartgriy. meeting at Euclid Avenue Pei Ba hurch was held last Sua: gay. Collection $42 for the day. Rev. C. M. Hogans. B. D. _ will” preach Sindas, August 6, for Rev. C. H. Young, B. D:, of i.ima. O..°on the oc 2iuion of Me biz fiusinclal raily. The Glesed Ministerial -Alllange of Das: ton,.0., elected the fallowit's officers: President, Rev..C. M. Hogans. B. D.; secretary, Rev. W. O. ‘Harper. D. D.: treasurer, Rev. J. B. Ander. son, D. D.< 1 : s. | East Liverpool, O. (ty William Ormness Mrs. Hannah Smith bas returned to ino igater a ditt of to weeks In Hamilton, Newark and Columbus. O.. + The camp. meeting held at Wgst, Po-nt for the benefit of the A. M. E. Poanknta pacing eapresedented eu: “Miss Louise Booker of Willlams- port, Pa., is the guest of Miss Corinne Smith," = * a We are glad to note that Daniel Southall, Sr., who. has been very ill, Geatall Storing and ig abla 20 be around. — . te ‘Clifford Poindexter was-in Wheeling Wednesdas. | Mrs. Moorhead, "Miss (Lulu Heath ‘and Mrs. Charles Mitchie are re- ported: to us“as being ill! - Packed to otk seas a Borgetstoren on susigese thls week. : 1 ueneitie Grees spent Sunday In | Wheeling. : ‘ ; Steubenville, O. ‘Mrs. Bolden of Cleveland is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lucy Robinson. ‘Miss Hazel Munford is ‘visiting her home. = % ‘Mrs. Cora HarrisUis ‘visiting ber niece, Mis. Ruseeil Foutzon, Church street. She has been sick but is able to be out again. “Eugene Webd is recovering and Is ahlg to be out again. s: James Thompson's little ggugtjer is visiing her grandmother, Mrs. Emery in Massillon. "Mrs, Joe Smith and brother, Paul Fletcher, were in Columbus Sanday, ‘vsiting thelr brother, Robe-t Fietch- er. Miss Ethel Boyce Is visiting Her aunt, Miss Lula Jackson, in Coraopo- lis, Pa. Miss Edith Boyce and Miss Myrtle Stine are visiting in Cleveland, Ohto. Mr.and Mrs. Hugh Davis entertain- ed Mrs. Clement ald daughter at din- ner Sunday. "Mrs. Sophronia Clement ts ill. Miss Ruth Merriman {s_ visiting Mis. John Jennings of Pittsburg. Nelson Howard.and Mrs. Elizabeth Howard spent Sunday in Martins Fer- "Mr. and Mrs, W.-H. Greene took dinner with Mzs. Fletcher Sledge Sunday: "Mz. A. E. Kent had bis lett foot bad- ly burned while at work at the, paper "maul. 7 # (Rev, Grandison has gone on a six weeks’ vacation. His pulpit will be filled bs Rev. Hardacer. The Steubenville Giants defeated ithe Bellaire Stars last Sunday by the | score of 5 to 4. Batteries for Stew | Denville were Robinson and Trent: | for Bellaire, Sherman and Marsball. tSteubenville plays at Bellaize next | Sunday. | Gordon Hilton of Bridgeport was the guest of Miss Mattie Winston last , Sunday. [ gcTe unlon plente which was held a | Stanton spark Was a great. success. A LfOyful thpe was had by every one. | (Alisse® Catherine Clark, Gladys and Ellsworth Guy v.sited Mids Ela Moton on Sunday evening. Miss ‘Sadie Clark spent Sunday with her parents. : ‘Mrs. Lizzie Lyons GB ease soon for Dayton to attend We grand lodge paone tga Ue aad i | er mill Join her in Cleveland, 0. ‘Allen ‘Cuffur left Saturday to spend ja week with h's father im Canons: ; burg. 1 ~" We are sorry to say that Miss-Sadte i cuatke “slipped dowd the step anc i sprained her ankle. Robert Bruce and Stewart Cooke attended the Gracezs' picnie at Rock “Springs August 2. iW. TS Howard has greatly improv ‘ed his house by.adding a new addi ' ton. er Virsit Howard dined with; Mrs. Sledge on Sunday. Miss Mattie Jacobs contemplate: going to Pittsburg in the near {uture Send all notes to Stewart F, Cooke i201 North Seventh street, "or the Woman's Exchange, 217 No=th Fourtt eae Huntington, W. Va. The grand Jodge, Knights. of Pyth- ‘as, of West Virginia holds lis anaval session from the Ist to the 4th of Au- gust in Bluefield, W. Va. ‘The follow- ing delegates went fromahe city. Dr. B. F. White and W. H. ‘Garris, rer resenting Prosperity lodge. and T. A. Jenkins and George Fitzgerald. repre senting Esprit de Corps logges. The delezatés from Huntington are offez- lag T. A. Jenkins of the city for the next grand chancellor. We earnestly hope for his election. Airs. Edward Johnson, the W. C. of San Lowa court of Calanthe, also went as a fepresentative. They will ‘all return on Saturday. the 5tb. Quite an excellent program was rendered at the Sixteenth Street Bap- ‘ist church on-last Sunda. Preaching in the morning by Rev. Thurston on missionary. At $ p. m. the services ‘began by devotional exercises by the yastor, after which the president of the society, Mrs. S.A. ‘THurston. ‘made « few remarks, telling of the object of the missionary society ‘and then she introduced Rev. L. O. Lew- ‘Js, who is pastor of the Baptist church ‘of Lsnchburg, Va. Rev. Lewis preach- ed quite an excelient and soul-stirring "sermon, that compated very favorably ‘with the pastor's, Rev. Thurston. The president then Introduced Rev. | Meadow, ie, state missionary, he very ,picely Illustrated and explained the diterent phases of mission work We are always glad to have such ‘able ministers as Revs. Meadows and {avis come in our midst. Rev. Lew #3 left on Friday for Lynchbure. . He ig just returning from a vacation of six weeks’, g ‘On Fria# evening there is to be given a grand entertainment at the home of Mrs. Efla Winston of Artisan "avenue. The proceeds for the benefit of the Sixteenth Street church. Prof. and Mrs. J. B. Hatchett left last Tuesday afternoon for a trip in Vireinia. ‘They will stop in Radford and stsit the grand setting of Joseph, then they Will zo to Roanoke, where ther will stop and visit irs. Hateh. tire sister. From there thes will zo t6 Lynchburg, Va. They expect to fe cone about six weeks. A Word to the Wise. ‘When your friend calls bimself a fool, tt is better to disagree with Bim than to lose Ais triendsbip.—Wa:te “Dulitser.. AFRUAMERCAN CULLINS. of bis many helpful addresses ae southern ‘negro needs the protection of lawyers of his’ own race, not only in commercial causes, but in questions Anvolving property ‘rights, etc. For ‘many years colored lawyers have Drac- ticed before the courts In every south- ern state, and many of them—men of the type of Mollison of Vicksburg, ‘Yance, of New Orleans, and the late M. M. McLeod of Jackson—have made fine reputations as pleaders, advocates, abd'counsellors. During the last ten years there has grown up in the south the new lawyer. He fs educated and efficient, and takes upgn himself not only the legal burdeg the people, but also and particularly the elvic bur- ens now resting heavily upon them. Of this new school, Perry W. Howard of the Jackson (3tiss) bar is the leader: Mr. Howard is gifted in many Alrections, and occuptes in the affairs ee hs Gyo 8 recent number of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, an extended ref- erence was male to Mr. Howard's | work and careet. Among other things it was sald of him: “Perry W. Howard, the brilliant and successful attorney at Jackson, Miss., Is among those who | nave gone into the profession of law [gnd succeeded in splte of the heavy | Odds always encountered by a negro in hls profession. Slr/Howard 19 ani tive Miseissipplan—tgorn thirty-two | years ago in the towh of Ebenezer, Holmes county, Missigsippl. He was | educated at Rust and Fisk universi- tles, is a literary graduate of Rust udl- _versity and has done post-graduate and ‘other special work at the University ‘ of Chicago, where he ranked as one of the first honor students, Later he ‘completed his law course at the Till : nols College of Law, graduating at the | head of a class of 74, of which he was | the only negro member, with LL. B. degree. Lawyer Howard was for ong : year president of Campbell college! Jackson, Biss. dgom which he went (0 | the chair of mathematics at Alcora A. ' & Mf. college, and this position he filled | for five years, receiving the bighest ' commendation from members of the ‘ board of trustees. After this service Mr. Howard took up bis life's work— ee ee he | a pronounced success from the begin- | ning. As an attorney he has not con- ' fined his practice to mere agitatlca, | but has stood on bis merits, and today | he ranks as‘one of the ieading mem: bers of the Jackson bar. Among the | corporations represented by bim are | the District Grand’ Lodge of Odd Fel | lows of Misstssipp!, Supreme Lodge of | Reformers, Grand’ Lodge of Calan | thans, the Supreme Lodge of Forest | ere, and the American Trust and Sav- | ings bank of Jackson. He {s a mem- | ber of the well-known firm of Beadle & Howard, which bas fgured in all tm | Sree och ere many years in the state of Mississtp | pu MMe. Howard Is fu constant demand | throughout the state 2s one of her | most eloquent and brillfant orators and scholars.” | The apparent fallure orset-back o! | the True Reformers’ organizatton, ta | Ken in connection with the closing o! | the True Reformers’ bank, ought tc | teach our people everywhere one :es son: Every organization with whict | we are connected, whether it is bust | ness, religious or fraternal, ought tc | be carefully examined three or fou j times a sear by a competent and dis | faterested auditor. Everything shoul: {be gone thoroughly Into. No consider j ations of friendship, relationship o | any other matters should stand in th way of having a thorough accounten! g0 to the very bottom of affairs two o | three times a year. Where money 1 [/handied, the actual cash should b counted, Nobody's word should be | taxenc~Pho time has come in the af fairs of the race when our organiza tions will cease to command the con fidence of the public, unless we throv | wide ai sentimental consideration: | and do dlean, first-class business. Th | only way to hold confidence is to hav | all accounts correctly audited’ - an | then sworn to before a notary publi | and then published. The members 0 ' he various organizations should best ' to insist on this being done—Nev | York Age. = "| Prof. Zachary T. Hubert has bee | appointed by the American Baptls ; Home Mission society to the prea! ‘| dency of the Jackson college at Jack +" gon, the most important Baptist schoo of the state of Misstssippl Jackso ! College has one of the beat plants t | all the south, and for many years ha | been the maia wheel in denomination '' gl machinery there. The selection o || Professor Hubert for the presidenc || opens 8 large opportunity to him fo ‘| a bigh service. For the first time 4 LT aaa of ae. Sackeum eetean ! Every negro home in this city and qisewbere should be bfessed wtih 2 Hegro newspaper. The negro newspa- per will give thelr children inspira. tion and encouragement, so as to pro- mote their prostess. Our people never Know what the negroes are doing if they never read @ negro paper: for the white papers, as a rule, picture the side of the race especially con- cerning a negro belrg bumillated tp Some was. We do not like to bear that? Turn over a “new leaf and read negro papers.—Palestine Plato dealer. . year at Tuskegee institute relatively ; short, and accordingly the commence- ment exercises down there are already | over while yet most of the northern schools and colleges still: have before them their final examinations. As for the last fourteen ‘years the graduating nddresten at Tuskegee this ear were mainly concerned with the practical” work of the students. The salutatorian: spoke in English and discussed “The Care and Feeding of Cattle for Milk Production.” Another graduate, polnt- Ing to a stairway which he had made with bla own hands, told how he had done the work. -A girl graduate talked of the “Negro gDresamaker in Hot Community,” alti illustrated her sd- dress with the actual execution of millinery work tn the preseace of the audience. A striking feature of the exercise was a dramatic representa- tHon upon the stage of actual broom- making, plastering, wheelwrighting and tHe lke. There were theoretical discussions as.well on such topics as “Carrying the School Into the Home.” ahd “Modern Methoda of Education.” but the practical signifiesnce of trala- ing at Tuskegee was chiefly empha- sized. It is easy to seo in all this the homely wisdom of the remarkable man at the head of Tuskegee. He knows bia gon people well-ond rales thelr fedlate needs. He knows also thelr taste for dramatic realism and meets {ts demand in these unique commence- ment exercises, Wisely also, how- ever, he remembers the fine art in hich the colored people chiefly shine, that of vocal music, and singing was ‘an important adjunct of the entertain- ment. The character of the occasion certifies fo the putaide world the prac- Sis oe pe rr ea Dr. Washiogton has been acc:.red of ‘hrottiing the idealistic ambitions of his race, but he {s far from doing any- thing so shortalghted, He recognizes, however, the preselng need - for sy- tematized pra education and wholesome discipline among the col ored people, and’he is paving the way for that higher civilization which has been a0 long deferred for the mass of the blacks, but whieh’ will come to them slowly, indeed, and perhaps with disapointing delays, and even occe- sional reversions toward earller crudi- tes, but with substantial gains such ‘as must eventually command the rec- ogaftion of the least willing and most pessimistic , onlooker. Booker Wash- ington deserves the’ confidence reposed in bim by both races, and his work was never worthler than now of coun- tenance and support.—Bdltorial: Boe- ton (Mass.) Morning Herald. A few days ago,the citizens of St. pair Stinas gare 4 aMSaPE. honor of Frederick L. McGhee, the Iawyer. It was, 20 the local newspapers describe ft, the most helpful occasion of the city's Blstory. Among the happy in- cldents of the affair was the renewal of friendship between W. T. Francis and Mr. McGhee, who have been es: tranged for some years. Mr. Mc Ghee's response to the speeches of tho evening was a happy effort, couched fp the elegance of simple language, ana having for its text "Ye Are One.” What be sald there might well be re peated by all thoughtful authorities of Bis race. A sentence or two Fe cull: There fs to the race a volce ery: Ing. It erled in the early dawn of ous freedom. It has been crying evety night as we went to bed, as the whtp poormili'sings {ts sweet song, ani eres every moraing with the lark awaking the moon; and that cry a Deen, “Ye aygall one” Hox true i tls that we'are all one. We have deen steadily growing together. We must not grow apart. “There can be ne such thing as “be 12 greater than 4 and be ts over me, and I bis follower. Wo are all leaders, we are only going on together. And this mighty ery, “Ye fare one” is the key that unlocks the door to higher life, And Jost as sure fas we let tat spirit grew among us just so surely will wo sia materia worth.” The one thing that broughi success in a recent case which I tried wae the fact that every man in this Community was interested Jn its out come. Those of you who could no attend the trial taiked ft on the stree fand at your business, while the goot women stared at home and praye¢ over it, and that's what made success The only negro resident of Hills dale, the smallest incorporated villag In New York state, thirty miles frou Manhattan up the Harlem valley, 1 its registrar of vital statistics. He 4 also # member of the-board of health As Afro-Americans, we should learn at once that we should now depend upon ourselves as individuals and”as a race. » Stop looking all around your- nelf for something to lean on, stand up on sour feet Uke men—there is no time for that yum, yum, shiftless {dle some fellow and “ts bigh time that you take due notice from date—Sa- vannah Outlook. In an address last month. to the col- ored Y. M.C. A. of Washington, D. C., ‘Ambassador Bryce sald: “We must atone for what our progenitors did to your by aiding you ia every way, and endeavoring t0 assist sou 4p attaining the highest pinnacle of ‘lisization Mr, Brsce’s human phflosopby has a wider sweep and a vaster outlook than that wEich confines’ Itself to the effort of trying to make a salnt of the “old plack mammles” and other “old-time darkies.” while thefr descengants are counted all that fs vile, mean and ae rr Kr UNIONTOWN SPARKS AND FLASHES (Bz Abbie D. Andersoa) - ped 'Sitjon of the New Me. Rose was in evidence, the occasion De- ing the dedication of the new Mt Rose Sant’s: church on Grant street. The intelest manifested by the Afro- Americans. regardless of denomina- tonal lines, should be a characteris- tic of every community where Afro- Americans are found. ‘The Introduc- tory sermon was preached by Rev. J. H. Pryor. D. D., of Vanderbilt at 11 a. m., subject, “Zion's Peace and Prosperity.” At 2p. m. there was = great parade formed at Morgantown and Main streets, headed by Garnes’ ‘baad, uniformed ranks, Knights ot Pythias. Sons of Veterans, Odd Fel- Jows and the Paimer Guards. They mprehed out Sain street, to the cHlurch. There were fuly., between 1,500 and 2,00 people at this service. Hundreds stood om the outside during the entire service, not being able to Zain admittance." Mifiisters present were: Rev. J. H. Pryor, D. D., of Vanderbilt, Rev. J. H. Boone, D. D., of Pittsburg, Rev. P. H. Thompson, D. D., of Me. Clivet Baptist chareh, Rev. R. D. Epps of Connellsviile and Rev. W. B. Andezson, D. D., of Gu Paul A. M.°E. church.” After the- prelmitary exeicises conducted by: Revs. Prvor, Boone, Anderson and ‘Thompson, the Rev. R. D. Epps, D. D., was introduced, who delivered the deditatory sermon from the text “Tay War, O God, fs in the Sancto- ary. Who is.so Great a God as Our God?" = ps ‘The sermon was in keeping” with the occas.on, being eloquently de- livered, forceful and masteriy, -At 8 p. m. Rev. J. H. Boone delivered » great sermon on loyalty to God. ‘The few Mit, Rose Baptist church was be- gun in September, 1907. It Is a two- story red brick structure, 33 by 70 fez. its seating capacity Is 450. It cust $14,500, a large amount of which has been paid. Rev. Thomas Ford, “D. D.. the pastor, fs deserving of the highest plaise in connection with the building committee and the deacons, who are William Leftwich, Harvey ‘Finer. Lewis Ford, John’ Mead. Fay- ete Wickard, Robert Scott and Wil- jam Harta, Rev. Ford is known as the church. peiléer, be having built a church at Connellsville, , organized, founded and built the first Mt. Oilvet | chureh, tounded and bullt the old Mt | Rose chuzeh, which stands around the corner from the new caurch on Main street. He is a credit to his race, a man of respectability and a christian }ghatleman. The collection for the ‘ay in subscripetyns and cash | amounted to $750. S¢ Paul A.M. EL church gave $10. > ‘William: Stiller, one ‘of our enter- prising, energetic men af the city, Is making preparations tof go into the coal business this winter. His office ‘will be on the'lower end of Whitman avenue, where he has.aiready planted bis weighing scale, which is not far from his residence. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Bozler of Washington, Pa., have moved here »"th a view of making this thelr 7 manent res!- dence. They are stay. at the home | of Bry and Mrs. Chass Palmer on Berkely street. ‘WraraBanks of Washington, Pa., and Charles Lanon of Brownsville, Pa, were Uniontown visitors. last week. | ,_sF8. Elia Jones hie returned home | trom the Uniontown ‘hoszital, where jshe underwent a ser.ous operation. j She is getting well. : Miss ‘Theo. Parker visited her i mother ia Cascade, W. Va, last i Week. She has returned to our city. Mrs:.£. J. Scott and granddaugh- ter, Mies Helen, Mrs. Dora Minor. Messrs. W. 1. Winston and W. D. Garnes and 4. P. McClure returned home last Saturday from Pittsburg. where they atzended tie grand lodge of the Khights of Pythias. ail re pert hav.ng kad a splendid time. Mrs, Biady and daughter, .3tiss Olive cf Greensburg were visitors in the city last Sunday and attended the St. Paul A.M. E. church. Miss Mabel Beasley of Pittsburg is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Grafger of Hickel street. She was seen in St. ‘ Paul Iast Sunday. :MzsvAnna Thomas Smith of Wash: \ ington, Pa., spent a few hours In the | city iast Friday enroute home from the Sunday school convention at Con- | Belisvitte. . ‘Misses Mabel Webster of Charlerol, ' pa., and Lucinda Roblason of Belle | verzon were over night guests of Miss | Jessie Dyson on thelr way home from | the Sunday school convention. |Scnc"Parenta Roberts left, fo | pittsburg tast Sunday after spending | Gro weeks with her daughter, Mrs lice Jones of Morgantown street. | *silss Venzella Newsome of Tyrone | and Abble Anderson were delightfully entertained by Misses Mayme and j Sona Dunean at thelr home in Com | nelisville last week. | Messrs, John Young and Wright of j Meadville, Pa, were visitors in the Lelty this week. : Miss Ruth Grabam fs visiting her | mother in Greensboro, Pa. | "Quite & umber of Uniontowd’ peo | ple attended the Sunday school con ‘Sention in-Connellsvilie last week. { "Picnic at Oakford Park, August 21. | “Dont forget that everybody is go ing to attend the grand outing at Oak | ford pack of Mondas, August 21, 1911 | There will be dancing from 1 o'clock j until S. Rolier skating, roller coast | ing, a great band concert and numer | gus other attractions to enjoy, This will be about the last’and best picnic from Unlontown to Oakford park thi season, 30 don't miss going. All are ‘invited to. attend. This is the sec fond grand-outing held by Edware | Baxter and James Jackson since 1910 ‘Cars leave for the park at 8 o'clock i-Tiekets will be om sale a week befor: the time. -You can secure your tick _ THE COLONIAL * és a ROBB, PROP: “- : . pw f0 4 > Bie 1300-1302 Wylie Ave. (00) 2 “nen | aoe ee as . a Pcie bay eo oy "2636 WYLIE AVENUE . The Largest Grecery.Meatand ~_ Provislon|Stere la. Pittshergh: We Sucosed Bpcauee We Strive:to Please W.-H. THOMPSON, Prep Brigliton 6 1704. Wylie Ave. s MRS. SARAH E. BROWN, Proprietor = All the delicacies of the i on. Meals served at all hours, day end night. . ed The Original |Poro Hair Grower. | ans. POPE-TURNBO. - (MRS, L.4. ROBERTS. <n ae oe — 0 er Bao E | - fed e) ee ey BS s i oe cece E| WS, tees ee ee q ba) 3c EA, 25% SO Bo epi 4 Pare Bt ~~ et in 4 Years ago my, Hate 4 Years sgo'my Hair Pe, OOy, Sy TRESE: . fst covered Sby shool- » Pre Neere. paid | hale dora. z : / way up my head. Imftation is the sincerest Hattery;-ané-ths fact {hat so inhay people SD St Louis and throughout the ay think it, worth, while to” tmilase “PORO” Hat) GROWER is the best proof of the merits of “Pore” We wore the €ret 00 engage in the dusiness of growing the hair regardless. ‘of ita copfition apt the ‘of the scalp, an@ in-our work have wed ‘the preparation wach ia ‘ao “Poro.” ‘This fe- made and sold exake sively by myselt. I have the ive right to that name; and 1, alenw Know. the secret of the that bears that name From fie use im ‘my treatments nundrede Mave rvceirgd direct beneSt, Ove claias haw always boon that when the hair ‘as'the reselt of the mse ot “yore” it will continue to doeq ifonly this) ‘and acalp de begt clea. Many persons are constantly, Shding that ia true. | You cannot aferh a Using toero tmltations to risk ot attaining the remalt Tow Geena sore that the Tame is om every box; Bot genuine withens & Te your bair ie éry, hardh,|brittle and falling cut—use “Pere.” . i atene the felting and ‘the hair te growing at emce. Mrs. A. M. Pope-Turnbo 3100 Pine Street | Pittsburg, Office. - | 6289 Frankstows, Ave. St. Louis, Mo. | Mrs, W. A.'Clay. | : eo not apply to St. Paul's congregation, a wa tomo = mate crewtiee| Monongahela to be on the‘increase rather than the oe oe decrease.\/This is natural where.the (By Richard Jones). — services ate interesting and helpful. James: J. Jone. sod Grant Bice Next-Sunday is field day and tyery- | $08 arten sarang season eH Bene Ee woking, forward-to a lereac| ziat_2 pues, whieh oomrened Aime in the things spiritual and poe ‘Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McPherees lal. ° | ‘Miss Edith Simmons en. Isaac wi ‘The members and friends df St.| erett attended'the soldiers’ camp Paul A.M. EB. church, throws the | indiana Joly 22, ond report having solicitation of the pastor, sent $5 to| fine time. Over 40,000 people wer Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D., for|Rer. | present. : J.-H. Accooe, D. D., who is skk in| “Rev. and Mrs, Smothers attende Mercy hospital in Pittsburg. |, | the Sunday school convention in ‘The senior choir of St. Paul ‘ill| nelisville which convened Joly give a sacred concert Sunday plight. ‘Mrs. Mary B. Jones, Mra. Eiizabet August 6. A food program wlll be | Cralghead and Sirs Katherine Harr rendered. Don't miss ic | | and Mre. Irene Lee of Charlerol, in Union Picnic August 16.;- | Gertrude Pitts were in attendances The Sunday school union pienjc be-| the grand court in Pittsburg: tween the. four Sunday schooly will ‘Mr. and Mrs, Frank Simmons, Mf be held at Shady Grove Park August | and Mrs. D. A. McPherson and Mr 15, instead of the 22rd. _Everybddy 1s| and Mrs. Leonard McPherson attem ‘getting ready for a great time. |Con-| ed the funeral of thelr slater, Mr Belge, Vanderbi. Falrchancs and Cassel of Allanee, Oho: \ Du ‘Will joln us at Shady Grove| Mrs. Elizabth Byas of Sixth stre sarle, Let everybody come. y is visiting relatives in Masillon, Obl Monongahela -* (By Richard Jones). — James J. Jones and Grant Richard- son attended the grand session of the K. of P. lodge which convened im Pittsburg July 25. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McPherson, Miss Edith Simmons and Isase Viv~ erett attended the soldiers” camp im Indiana July 22, and report havinge fine ume. Over 40,000 people were present. : “Rev. and Mrs, Smothers attended the Sunday school convention in aetaville aie ecavens Jaly rs. Mary B. Jones, Mra. Elizabyeha Craighead and Mra. Katherine Harrier snd Mire. Irene Lee of Charlerol, Mex, Gertrude Pitts were In attendance, at the grand coust in Pittsburg: ‘ ‘Mr. and Mrs, Frank Simmons, Mr. and Mrs, D. A. McPherson and Mr. and Sire. Leonard McPherson attend! ed the funeral of thelr saver, Mrs Cassel of Alliance, Oblo: . ‘Mrs. Elizabth Byas of Sixth street is visiting relatives in, Masilion, Oale.: => “3 FOUR : i : W. POSEY, President: 2 aQHNeSN, = R.L.VANN,/Treagurer, mane orenet 3290 Wylle Avenue. / : Ye Grant and Bul |: Published Mrery Saturday: 1000. Wyte Avenue, Pittaburs. Gubsoription in advance, yearly...41.50 tis aca ingle CODY 2 enone eee 08 ‘AD; comme ‘oust be ad- eee Rater Soe Gigped. vy the snthor, not later than FRurséay non of each. week. ——— ‘High clsss sdvertisoments accepted °@ Teascuable rater upon application. News, interesting to the public, will go. vablianed Me if void of adverts: fos matter. Local atverdisements, 1 feomt per word. Afi remittances shonld be made by heck, post office or express -money ‘eréer, and-sent! to Pittsburg Courier Publishing Company, Inc, 1200 Wylie arene - ee “Atlantic City Office,'1908 Arctic ar~ wee, Atlantic City, N. J, - Coast phone, ———— “Incorporated under. the laws of Fransylvania, 1910. ‘Watered as second class matter at (ae Pittabong Post Otis, May 10, 1910, under the Act of March 3, 1879. ae Cnn’ EDITORIAL a a . SPECIAL NOTICE. All matter intended See geniention eo, Courier. mast be wri! ‘on one ‘of paper: Sociah church and per Raye and Jenin ore obi accepted — are. fe wubliestila trem our afecial cor sespeadenta. All persons subscribing far ths Courter will kindly renew sub- pariptos. when the same aba‘! have ex eet einen. further-notice from us ‘agent ‘or official hose conduc! Je aadecoming or discourteous to our pebecribers or advertisers, will kindly es roo fo Pittabarg Courier ‘Company. BILENT CONTEMPT ‘For four days last week the Grand Modge of Knights of Pythias held ses- sion in the city of Pittsburg, and had not the Courler made mention ‘of the fact thelr presence here would not have been known. The six daily pa- pers treated the Negroes with silent contempt, notwithstanding the public meetings and the grand parade which -extended over seven city squares. ‘These same’ papers never overlook an opportunity to publish in glowing and attractive headlines any and all reports.concerning the Negro, if these reports carry with them any ‘scandal or oven alleged scandal. It is to the ‘eTedit of the Knights that not a single arrest was made for the. slightest. In fraction of the law or city’ordinance; and it seems that the absence of rowdyism alone accounts for the 3 Jence of the dally press. These saime papers write our virtues in the sand, but engrave our vices upon ‘stone, while’ the Negroes of the entire coun: ty spend their money to support them. "Let a Negro church” go into Court, of a Black face appear at a police sta- tion, and reporters are on the alert to “get not only the facts, but any exas- gerations that may be offered, and these reporters are not sought either The editors of these same papers, without the ~ligljest investigation as to the true astiion: make capital of the Negro and issue an “extra” ed: Julon only to.be gobbled up by Ne groes tog, ignorant to see that they are "twice, uged for mercenary pur DORR. The writer took pains to in ye@tigate the papers here to ascertain ‘whether they! accorded the Grand Lodgé ever a casual_mention; but not ‘a word Gia we find Jn any of, the oF gans so liberally supported by the Ne groes of this city and county.~ ‘We do not*complain that we are ignored by the dailies; but we de complain at the gross ignorance Ot the many Negtoes of this city who ispend thelr money to read such ® “biased press. Js further) argument needed by the Negro to convince him that he stands alone in this great _communit} with no. other resource ' wan his own-cooperation? Until we “ unite the forces about us and: therebs command not only attention, byt rec ‘ognition as d people, we may expect & repetition of “this silent contempt With added emphasis. - THE ‘STEAM ‘ROLLER + As was to have been expected, the eastern delegation of Sr Knights came over prepared to take back the trophies of war, and judging from the “remnants left-behind them they cer tainly lived up to their parpose. Nothing Jess ‘than the “steam roller" was used by those easterness to crush out whatever - aspirations -wereto be found among the brethren of the:west.. The Grand Chancellor succeeded himself without opposition: the Grand Attorneyship was trenster .red to fhe east, while the Grind Med. ical Examiner's’ office Was shifted t¢ an unespected quarter: Out of the ‘sharity of their ‘hearts they save ws the Grad Prelate and Grand Medica’ Examiner as additional evidence 0! their mastery of the situation. But ont of it all we see better times head. The closing o? the session ‘brought some of our brethren closet ‘tggether than’ they have deen for years. and this alone means less fac ‘onal ‘strife, and a consequent strengthening of the Grand Order We'sball console ourselves with’ ue “fact that another year is coming, and ‘with ft, we hope, the Hawn of a better and even brighter era for the Grand Lodge. * Go stow! The’ coming ‘Tall election gives rise to the greatest: crop of Candidates seen, in these parts for years. Each man js soliciting the yote of the other without regard to party affiliations. In this excitement it is well for the ‘Negro voter to consider-well the mer- its of the man before . committing himself to any one candidate. What we want is a man in office who will Temember his anteelection obliga- tions for at least six months after he assumes the relgns of-his office. Some demands must be made of the men who seek the vote of the Negro: and at-this juncture it, is! worth while to note that none-too many have been Kept by those who lavished promises upon the black voter at the last elec- tion, The slogan for the Negro is “go slow;” get your jbearings before obligating yourself to'any man. “The offices to be filled this fail are important ones, and especially so to the-candidate, but none the less to the’ people. See to it'that your sup port is thrown in the'right direction, or you may come to-grief after the vallot is counted. A SAD MISTAKE The A. M. BE. Book Concern was saved from the sheriff's hammer by the tinely action of Dr. R. R. Wright, who put up the necessary cash to re- deem the outfit ‘This necedslty should never have arisen. The church boasts of more than enough strength than was neces- sary to save the enterprise from the embarassment which would have followed had not Dr. Wright come to the rescue. : ‘There Is some reason for the inac- tivity on the part of thé church. With- out attempting to locate the cause of It all, for we can not, we venture the ‘assertion that the Gfidden hand of some politician guided the whole af. fair. | We are grateful to Dr. Wright for having furnished the money, and hope that in the near future he will bave ‘more than doubled his invest- ment; but we can nd yield our con- tention that the church made a grave mistake in allowing the enterptise to pass into other hands. Of course. we shall watch the de velopment of things after the date for the election of an editor has passed. Dr. Tanner will not be made editor, ‘at ans rate. Was the sheriff used to defeat Tanner? 2 ‘The Governor of the State of Ohio, and by-the way, he {s a Democrat, ap- pointed Dr..J. R. Moore and Miss Eva Guy, both of. Zanesville and col- ored, as delegates to the Second An- nual Session of the Negro Educational Congress to be held at Denver, Col’ August 12 to 15. 2 This appointment meets the hearty approval of the Negroes of the coun- try, and there is no reason why some of the Republican Governors should not take the suggestion and make ‘s{miiar appointments.“ Governor ‘Tener could well .afford xo emulate the good example eet by the Ohlo Governor. The Negroes of Pennsy!: vanjg have been sadly neglected in this respect, despite party loyalty. (Special to Courter.) is dian “ee neces Buadianies aceon All events in the near future among Aito-Amerieans in thie city Will date from August Ist, 1911. Between three gud four thousand colored citizens of Cleveland and surrounding cities and towns met at Luna park today in cel- oration of the dual acts of Emanct pation in the British possessions in 1835 and the Unitd States in 1863. In th former Wilberforce had the lead- ing pars and tho state of Oblo, ae a ‘monument to his memory. has in it the leading Negro educational instt- tute in the worth, Wiibesforce Uni- Nersity: "in “the” lattes | Frederick Douglas, John Brown and Abrabam Lincoln piayéd the most conspicuous parte-and thelr names will lve ia his {ory and fame as loog a8, the ‘asec continue to come and go.. The cel- ebration in every detail was a com- plete success, aud the Cleveland as sociation of colored men, can {niiulge in considerable pardonable pride. The sports consisted of races, balloon as- censions, base ball and dancing. At 5 oclock a mammoth meeting was held in Music hall in the’ park, which was presided over by. the Hon. Jol 'P. Green with several; vice pres!- dents, including Thomas ‘L.. Fleming, councilman. and John:R. Puipress of Puuburg: Addresses ware tance. by the preeident and owers. The prize! pel address was made. (by Dry W- Bruce Evays of Washington, D: C. Dr. Evans. in bis addcess, was mac- ter of the aitiation and theeberg 0 the hour. A number of Pittsburgers eerie Awsie jhose. an prominent weré dtra: W. Ae Price J, Ke Pulprese, who waa one of the [Ave Juigea whe awarded the frites tn the baby Show that was held after the meeting: J. A. Ballard and John W. Henry. A large party of visitors will Be ah detink te elle on Wed Seaday alcernoen in-one ef the cities large touring cars under the direction of Thomas L. Fleming,'J. R. Wil. liams. W. J. Green and. C. T. Tal- ‘bert. and several soc‘al fanctions are Penkaulea for Wednesdas and: Thurs day evenings a «wax LOCAL NEWS One of the cocial events of the bea son was the surprise reception ten- dered James Adams of Somers street on Wednesday. July 26. Mr. Adams forth to gain his promotion, |his ends gave bim-the reception at the e of Miss Bertha Townsley, 2263 ‘Fje avenve. Among the guests | Nannie McIver, Clara. Holland, Sadie [Merri and Mesers. Joaoph Meekins. | John Smith, John Harns of Ohio, Jo- jgeph Givens, James Meades, Robert Fit, David’ Kirk, Herman Price. James Banks, Alvin Austin, William Nerveil, William Howard, Archie Bae ‘Lioyd Wilkinson, George Hob- | son) Harry Brown: Waiter Newman, I Lester Dickson, Joseph Mitchell, .Ed- “ward Robinson, Oliver Steath, Walter Scott and Walter Payne. Mr. Adams -recelved many useful presents. ‘Mra, Kate Bowman of Steubenvitle is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. W Smith, Lawson street. ‘Mrs, C, D. Viney of Chicago attend ed the Frogs’ outing Friday at Rock | Point. : “Rev. S.A. Virgil, pastor of War- [ren MB. chureh, was absent trom the | city over last Sunday to lay the cor. 'ner stone of the M. E. church o: | Falrmont, W. Va., of which Kev. Gili | fs pastor. | ‘The Courier can be purchased fom i Mias Ethel Rice, daughter of A. B. "Rice, at 5221 Broad street. East End. i “John W. Henry, the has beef, nom “is and for some tme likely to be. ‘jet on Monday, July 31, for the three ‘cities, Cieveland, Columbus and Cin- ' cinnail. The itinerary includes a five | hours’ stop at the Dayton (Ohio Sol ‘diers’ Home, where Mr. Henry ex: | pects to hobnob with the old bors of | C165. He expects to. return, about | August 15 to again mingle with his j Smoky City friends. |“"James W. Marshall left Tuesday j last to spend an. indefinite period in | Youngetown, Cleveland, Detroit, Ann Arbor and Chicago. ‘Miss Ada Jonés leaves this week to vist her sistax, Jennie Jackson. at Eli zabeth, N. J. While east she will take a trip up the Hudson. |. Miss Louise Howard and Miss Sal- Ne Fisher of Washington, D. C., are the guests of Miss Mary Cole. SMiss Odessa Price is spend.r the summer in Dresden, Ont. 9 will de joined by her mother nékt week, who will visit Clevelag, and Detroit enroute, and Mr. PriceSxpects to join fils fam‘ly In Dresden to spend his va- | sation. : William N. Page visited’ Mr. and airs, Charles James at Latrobe last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James are beautifully situated and have the most spacious and finest home of the race In Western Pennsylvania. The many friends of James G- Wiley of North Side, who is now sec: retary of the ¥. M. C. A. at Wicheta, Kan, were glad to see him,in the clty -the past week. He bas just return- ed from the secretaries’ ‘meeting at Arcndel Bay, Md.; and will leave Sun- @ay for Wicheta. Jimmy not only looks well, but prosperous. He is still single, girla. ‘Dr. James C. G. Fowler was elect- ed grand medical director of the or- “der of Knights of Pythias of the state of Pennsylvania at their recent con- Yention held in Pittsburg, July 25-29. ‘The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Sons | of Veterans will have a lawn party | at Xo. 21 Tharles street, between | While and Webster avenues, on Wed- jnesday night. All Interested are re- ae The Baptist ministers’ weekls con- ference was addressed last Monday by the Hon. Harry Bass of Philadei- phia, who represents the city of Phir Adelphia in the state legisiature, and the first miember of the race so elect: ed. His ttik was replete with many wholessme truths and advice to the ministers and people, that if followed would-resound to the credit of the race. Attorney Bais made a very 12- Vorable imytession while in Pittsburs, and we aze proud of the fact that we have suca # creditable representative in Harrisburg Secretary S. R. Mor- sell of the ¥.7M. C. A... Phil Prror and William X. Page. manager of the Courier, also made @ few remarks. H. Lawrence Jenkins, agent for the Cour.er In Blairsville, Pa., arrived in Pittsburg last Monday for a short business visit. While here he !s the guest of Andrew Summers, Jr. of Wharton atreet, South Side. Mr. Jen- kins, Andrew Summers, Jr.. and Wil liam Jones. are going to organize a company to manufacture and sell toilet, articles. See thelr ad in an early*issue of the Courier. Keystone’ council No. 779, 1. 0. of St. Lukes, will have a sermon preach: ed az Ebenezer Baptist church Sun- das, August 6, 1911, at 3 p. m., by Rev. E. D..W. Isaacs, peer of pulpit Baptist B. Y. P. U. band. Don't fail to hea: him. It will do you good. All St. Luke's and|friends are invited to attend. * ‘Of the many school boys and girls Interested in the Cour.er’s summer | prize coupon contest for $5 in gold, Louise Wheeier of Canonsburg and | Sarah Brooks of Washington, Pa.. are tied for first place’and Leall Henson ‘of Titusville comes next. Parents should encourage their children in the contest, as five dollars would not come amiss when shoes and extra school clothes have to be bought in September. The Courier now has a very general circulation in and around the city and many coupons can be gathered from neighbors. Each cash yearly subscription (31.501 counts for 100 votes. Each new name Sent in for weekly subscription bs cartier counts for five votes. Second Series bezins with this issue. . Let everybody Who wants to earn $5 set ‘busy AT ONCE? P ‘Mies Jessie Johnson and her U=oth- ler Louis of Glenvide, W. Va. were ; called to this city on account of the i serious iWiness of their sister, Mrs. Nelle Finck, who died at the Homeo- pathic hospital on Wednesday night [At 11:53 o'ciock, Miss Johnson and i brother were the house guests of Mrs. | Miller and dauspter-or Kiskpairies Dr. Frank F. Bishop (~ Surgeon Dentist GAS ADMINISTERED Porcelain Crown and ee eee oe See ae DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums. pu- rifies the mouth and assists in artest- ing the progress of decay. BELL, PHONE. 2251-R GRANT. Office Hours—Dalls—9 a. m. toe 2 p.m; 5:50 p.m.to9 p.m. Sunday. 2'p.m. tod p.m 2170 CENTER AVENUE * Pittsburg, Pa. J. Gatewood, 2506 ere Miss Lydia Crable of 1449 Loraine street, North Side, left Wednesday tor Atlantic Cus. She wilt: also visit driends in New York. Phisadelph-x and Washington, D.C. Miss Crable inas been on the sick list for several months. and we hope t#€ sea shore will do her good. ‘The S.mpson Literard. society of the Bethany Baptist church, Brush- ton, is rapidly increasing in numbe- under the leadership | of Thomas Vauebn:, who is also president ot Hemewood Literary society. The res- war meetings are held every Thurs: day evering. The community ‘at large is cordially. invited to attend. The church had 2 very suecessfuh cally last Sunday. Rev. T, W. An- derson, ex-pastor, preachéd in the evening. : ‘The Simpson Literary society bas decifed to hold a lawn fete at the church om August 24. The Misses Johnson of OM City are here for a few days" visit at the home of Mrs. Joe Willlams of Sus- Quehanna street. Many of the young girls of Brusbton. spent a pleasant afternoon there Tuesday. Those present. were: Mistes Estella Sellers; Viola Coles, Mrs. George Gentry, Mrs. Joe Williams, the: Misses | Johnson, Miss Rosalie Payne and Miss Marie Roberts, who Is also a visitor in the city from Knoxville, Tenn. ' Mrs. Harvey Callender of Upland street is slowly convalescing after an iMness 6&Your weeks. Mrs. Lottie Gray, formeris of Wheeling, W. Ve., but now of Beaver Falls, Pa. was a visitor a company; wath Mra. J, W. McCoy of that city to Pittsburg on last Wednesday. ‘The First Regiment K. of P. of Pa. will hold their field day at Wheeling park on Monday, August 14, 1911. his park has deen recently remodel- ed, making it the finest in the coun- tr. Don't fail to.attend. All are in- vited. Price $1.65 round trip, on B. & ©. road. + ‘Our people are forging to the front from.a business standpoint. Among the latest acquisitions along the com- “mercial lines fs Smith & Goss, gr0- Ceries. meat and poultry business at 3328 Wylie avenue, Everything they serve 1s of. blgh class order. This should be taken advantage of and they should have the support of the race. Also, James: Negl, another en- terprising young man of our race, has opened a first class poultry and meat Store at 2800 B-eckenridge street. When such enterprises are started by our race we should patronize them, for such causes our race to rise in the estimation of our white brother. ‘The Luprge Social club will hold their shirt Watst dance in the open air pavilion in Luna park Monday, ‘August 7, 1911. Invitations have been gent to many friends in suburban towns, . Russell Robinson and “Crawford Owens, secretary and aesistant_busi- ness manager’ of the Luprex Social club, Will be out of the city for a few weeks: Their club mates hope them a merry time. ~ The home of Mrs. George Picken- pack on August 1.was the scene of an interesting and enjoyable, meeting of the Fin Di Stecle Social élub. A pro- gram of music, essa and short ad- Gresses was much enjored by alt present, and was as follows: rs. Amanda Taylor, instrumental selec- tion; Mra. Rosa Coombs, recitation: Mrs. Lula Gardner, solo; Miss Gibbs, recitation: Mrs. Mattie Johnson. solo; Mrs. Mabel.Shepherd, paper: Mrs, Mattie “Johnston, instrumental selection. After which a social hour jas spent In enjoying a fine lunch prepared ty the hostess. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. A. Taylor, 2416 Webster avenue. ‘The eighth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Women's clubs will” meet in St. James’ A. M. E. church, New Brigh- ton, Pa., August 16 to 18. Executive session Tuesday evening, August 15, at 7 otlock. Ail club women he have for their object the uplifting of humanity are cordially invited to visit this convention. ; Trains leave Union station at § a. m-and 5 p.m. Fare, one way from Pittsburg, 35 cents. Re- becca Aldridge. president. oSsribur Sidney.'a well known young man ofthe East End, and the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sidney. died at the residence of his parents. Morn- }ingside avenue, on last Saturdar, HTeaving a wife, mother and ‘ather Yo mourn his loss: also a host of friends. Theo. Frye. the popular proprietor of Hotel Frye. Harr:sburg, Pa.. was & Visitor in the city duritigthe conven- tion‘last week. While here he was ‘the guest of Mr. and Mzs.¢ James Beatty, Wrlle avenue and Townsend street. | “A. L. Baliard of 3620 Penn avenue "furnished the carrages :or the stand Prethian display last week during the grand lodze seesion. Mr. Ballard is ‘one of the most progressive men of our race, and his business tact Wa: sean be ee 8a he handled his end of thé affai- Mrs, Kate Taylor-Fairfax of Harris: burg has been visiting the city for some time. A moze entertain:ng lady [soe Gar wieited ous midst for gulte @ Waive. and she will be sadly missed | ay a host of friends when she leaves, ‘The many friends of Miss Lucy Da- | v.s of Shetland avenue were shocked to hear of her death on Sunday. July 20, {rom bicod poison., While sewine she vit off 2 piece ef colored silk thread, it is reported. and the polson- ous dye of whieh entered the system tarouzh a sore on her lip. Miss Da- ts Was one of the “Ducks” and was very popular in social circles. The funeral was held on Wednesday. Aa- | cust 2. from her bome, where ber gust 2. ‘rom her bome. where oer - 1p . e ‘ad 7 4 A a ti Ny i feos y TZ. A l 4 | VS J ( *_ villas” 1411-1413:1415-1417 FIFTH AVE. NEAR STEVENSON ST. PITTSBURG - Your Dollar Buys Most at’ Noe‘man’s, Satisfaction Guaranteed of money Refunded. ~ Our Great nt Sz j \ oan Once a year this Summer Clean-up culminates on the last Monday of July with a|stupendous sale © 5 of REMNANTS and ODDMENTS Such Piece goods as Suitings, Dress Goods, Silks. ‘Wash Goods, Ginghams, Table: Linens, Shectngs: Pillow Casing, Tickings, Towelings, Waistings, Cur ain Goods, ‘Laces, .Em- broideries, Velvets, Ribbons, etc.; ranging in lengths trom one yard to ten yards, are in lots priced per yard 23c, 33c; 4c, 58c, 7%c, 9%, l4c and 2lc | . ODDMENTS are made up from every .department in ‘the House—such as Curtains, Portier’s, Boys’ Clothes, Mens Fur- = nishings, Women’s Suits, Coats, Dreses, Skirts, ‘Waists, Milli- nery, Undermuslins, Corsets, Hosiery, Gloves, Neekwear, Jew- elry, etc. Prices are tess than half what they formerly were on all the above lines. a Hl . : | Besides thé Great Cut Price Inducements, we ‘will give on Monday, July 3ist, Ten (10) S- & H.-Gréen “Trpding Stamps. Free! No purchase required. * { . ===COME EARLY IN THE DAY FOR REMNANT SALY SPELLS ——= BENNIE NEIMAN, 1411-13-15-17 FIFTH AVENUE — ; i we * "The! National: =| Religious Training School Durham, N.C. 3 Offers the Following Special Courses: 4 I Se Training. * This course ia especially pte d to those who desire training as Settlement Workers, Dencqne v ne 'C. andY. W.C. A. Secretaries, II Training For ‘Christian Ministry. | ‘This Department will train young men especially in practical Theo- , logy, the art of reaching and saving men. This covree will he wery, Settlement Workers, Deaconesecs, -¥.M.C.A. and Y.W.C. A, Secretaries.” Ill Department of Music ss . Vocal and instrumental. - 7 . - IV™~ Literary Branches ; Academic and Collegiate: V Commercial Department .~ . | \ i } VI Department of Industry. . _ Young men and women to a limited number Who are\ worthy, will 4 heiped. Alt spoticetions for pécrinslon sroet be made by September 15, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, ADDRESS PRESIDENT, NATIONAL] RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL; DURHAM,N.C. Pa. ‘There will be 2 meeting of the Sixth Ward Colored Protective Teague on Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 p. m., al 3811 Melwood avenue. Business of special importance will be presented to the colored voters of the ward’ at this-meeting and: they’ are urgently requested to be present. Anthony Dow, secretary, Samuel Jackson, bar man. The offices of the Allegheny Coun- ty Protective league, which were formerly located in the Court house annex, are now at 406 Grant street, where a commodious sulte has deen furnished. DeWitt Carter of 100 Elm street has gone to Wildwood, N. J., to spend his vacation. . From there he will go to Philadelphia and New York to visit friends before returning to | Pattsburg. It is rumored that Chief J. W. Hunter has left the ty very suddew ly for parts unknown. He: was head of the True Reformers in this city and a prominent member in several of the secret socleties of Pittaburs. Mrs. R. L. Vann has left for Con- neaut Lake to spend the month of Au- gust with friends. John W. Henry ts circulating among his friends in Ohio. The last heard from him he was “killing it” in Cleveland.” We would not be surpris: ed shouid he return-with Mrs. Henry, as We cannot see how he can escape much longer. Mrs. George Bell of Eltzabeth and Mire. Bva-Jonkins of Rankin are vis iting Mrs&. T. Scott of Duquesne, Pa. = ‘Dr. O. S. Simms of the Rodman Street Baptist church, this city: Dr. D. S. Scott, assistant pastor of the some chureb, and Dr. Childs, pastor of the new Baptist church now under construction on Wylie avenue, called at the Courier office this week and subscribed to what they termed the first live, feariess Negto newspaper Pittsburg ever had. The brethren were loud in thelr praise for the Cour- ier and the excellent work it is do- ing-in the cit. News comes to us from Fairmont, W. Vs. of the masterfal sermon de- livered by Dr. S. A. Virgil upon the occasion of the cornerstone lay ng of the Trinity M. E. church of that cits. The Paizmont papers devoted col umns to the praises of the Pit-sburg orator. Our med are aiways in the (uaas Suites: : aeons Pointers Has not yet reached the 25,000 cireilation ‘class, but ~ it has a circulatign of the kind thatgpays. | a ‘The Courier readers are’ loyal patrons of the “standpat” variety ‘They read the paper through, advertisements and all, and then give i oe Se rae uence s ouc teaby ante od oe helping us grow stronger each week. They read the ads and patron- mee ABVERTISERE "Thie conidence of the Tenders fn. the - Courier is its strongest asset as°an advertising medium. MAY WE HAVE THE OPFORTUNITY 4 TO NUMBER YOU AMONG OUR SAT- ISFIED ADVERTISERS? = THE PITTSBURS COURIER : 5 els ¥ Pittsburg’s Only Colored: Paper . 1209 Wylle. Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Y. M,C. A. Notes. Base pall enthusiasm is at its helent in our ¥. M. C. A. branch circles. The team, under the capable management of Richard Garrison, !s getting into fine shape. Regular daily practices are being held, and the waoie team bas been fitted out in beautiful uni: forms. The team is secretly warminz up and knocking off rough edges in an- ticipation of the great came 2t Rock Point park. Friday. August 1S, when the branch will give its first bis Pic: nic. : For some time past vazicus commit, tees ‘have been eiaborating plans for Uys reat outing, and ind cations present give promise’ of the larsest and most enjorable outing given among our’ people this season. Spe. cial attention {s being paid to the va thous athletic evenis which are to b: held, Persons destring to enter the track evenis may write to the secre tars. 5. R. Morsell. 1847 Center ave nue. Tickets will be 75 cents for ad ults and Gu ceats for children between five and twelve years of age. Thes may be purchased at the branch on Center avenue, at the colored drug stores and from members of the fol lowing committze: Samuel R Rose ‘mond, P. L. Anderson, George Now: ‘man and Robert Logan. FE RIVERA House Painter, interlo SS 2634 Wyle Ave., Pittsburg. | 2 ell Phone 682 W. Sehenley BEAVER FALLS The musicale given at the residence of Miss E. Holmes, Beaver Falls, on July 27 by the ladies of the Rebecca Aldridge club of Beaver Valley was quite a success. A very large and appreciative audience was in attendance. The Misses Norine and Luna, Webster played a beautiful instrumental duet, a trio by the Messsts. Griffin, Butler and Bramley, a violin solo by Master Alfred Stratton, solo by Miss Lula Luna, which was rendered in her usual manner, a violin solo by Prot. Butler, accompanied by Prof. Robert Brown, were all well received. The beautiful solo sang by Miss Emma C. Howard of Salem, O. was rendered in a fine manner. Miss Howard has a rich soprano voice. The ladies, who to trump and lend enough to help entertain those in the concert, the musical. This was their last entertainment before the convention, which will meet August 16, 17 and 18 at Wayman chapel A. M. E. church, New Brighton. We wish each one who can, to attend these meetings and you will know just what the Negro women of Pennsylvania are striving so hard to accomplish. Dr. Hawley and Prof. Ells of Lincoln, Ga., and Attorney W. N. Butler of Washington, Pa., were guests last week of James Butler of Beaver. Charles Cole of Bridgewater is spending a few days in the country, fishing. Mrs. Mae Bird, who has been visiting at her home, has returned to New York to finish her course as a trainee in Lincoln hospital. The outing given by the Frogs of Pittsburgh at Rock Point park, July 28, was enjoyed by people of the various cities and towns around Pittsburg. Those of the valley who attended were the Madams Laura Baker and Margaret West, Misses Mary Beau, Morning Fox, Sarah Law, Norline Webster. Miss Emma Howard of Salem, O., also went from here; also Messra, Howard Beau, and Ridge Tommy Bell and Frank Boulding. Mrs. Flora splendid time. Miss Flora M. Webster of Rochester is on the sick list. The sacred concert given at the Second Baptist church, Rochester, consisted of an excellent program. Those taking part were the Misses Luisa Moses, Emma C. Howard of Salem, O. who sang a fine sacred solo which was highly appreciated; Mrs. Robert Board, who rendered a beautiful solo: Messrs. Robert Board and Taylor, who both sang fine solos, and Mrs. Clarence Cross gave a fine reading. Miss Jeannette Jones of New Castle attended the Frogs' outing, the guest of Mrs. C. West and sister, Mrs. W. H. Brown, who was badly burned a few weeks ago, is much better. The burns are healing nicely. Rev. H. E. Nxwman was a Pittsburgh visitor for a few days last week. W. G. Robinson is quite ill at the home of his son, Charles Robinson, of Beaver Falls. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Qwens of Wheeling, W. Va., were guests on Tuesday of Mrs. E. Holmes. Mrs. Owens is introducing the Madam W. L. Owens' Halt Malt in the valley. Mrs. Ida Robinson spent Sunday as the guest at Wakefield, Salem, O. Marcellus Butler of Beaver attended the Brownsville picnic at Rock Point park August 1. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Robinson and Mrs. M. E. Robinson attended the Wylie avenue picnic at Rock Springs July 31. Mrs. Henry Moody of Morado very pleasantly entertained the ladies of the R. Aldridge club of Beaver Valley in a delightful manner on Monday evening. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Francis Stratton, New Brighton, the last Friday in August. The entertainment given at the Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls, was well attended. Quite a neat sum was realized. Delta Washington, of Third avenue, Beaver Falls, is on the sick list. McKEESPORT Mrs. A. J. Taylor of Washington, D.C. accompanied by her two daughters and two sons is visiting among friends in this city. Rev. Taylor at one time was the pastor of Bohmein Baptist church of this city. A call has been extended to Rev. Love of Jersey City, but it is learned that he has declined to accept. The congregation is inclined to look favorably upon the Rev. Saunders of McDonald, Pa., who occupied the pulpit last Sunday. There was a large attendance of McKeesport people at the outing, given by the Duquesne Baptist Sunday school, Olympia park last Tuesday. On September 1 the secretary of the Negro National Auditorium will open an office in 15 Market street. The Goldstar Real Estate and Improvement Company, have a nice room in the course of construction on lot No. 1132 Walnut street. The company contemplates building a commodo hall in the near future. Mrs. Dolly Kisse of 1013 Walnut street is on the sick list with an attack of stomach trouble. Mrs. Kisse had been complaining for some weeks past. Mrs. Marina Tasley of Irwin Pa., was visiting friends in this city the past week. Mrs. Ethel Steel of Market street left this week for a visit to her mother in Virginia. She be gone for at least six weeks. The lawn fenced at home of Mrs. Wesgate Grinning the past week is said to have been the great success. The little scars of her, and Mrs. Samuel Waters of The Youshiogenh avenue, has been on the sick list for good time, is said to be improving. All subscribers whose subscriptions expired on June 14th and July 1st, last must pay their subscript on within 10 days or the paper will have to be discontinued. All matter for publication must be in by Wednesday noon or each week. SMITH & GROSS COMPANY The Only, Up-To-Date Colored Store on the Hill. Your Patronage Cheerfully Solicited. "The program undertaken at the Simpson-M. E. church by the members of the Brotherhood last Sunday evening was a manifestation of the fact that the young men of Wheeling are fast entering the doors of opportunity, which are never closed to any who are willing to meet with the conditions of its fulfilment. After hymn, prayer and scripture reading, Dr. W. H. Wright, who was the first to address the young men, in his usual eloquent manner, urged them to seek the better things of this life and not dare to allow the privilege for which our stave father's and mothers wept and prayed, without the increase of pain value. After a good speech from Earl Jones, Samuel Henderson, in a like manner, taking "Headlight" as his subject, cast such bread upon the water as will be found many days after. The Ladies' Bible Literary club met at the residence of Mrs. Hannah Newsome last Friday evening. There being an unusually interesting lesson, a most delightful evening was spent. After the lesson a short program was rendered, the evening being completed by refreshments from the hostess. Mesdames Hannah Wright and Reuben Norris entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William, Pam of Omaha, Neo, with a dinner at the progressive dinner at the Fannie Robinson last week, number of their intimate friends. A delicious four course dinner was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Misses Ethel and Mamie McMechen, Mrs Jennie James, Mrs Lela McColong, Ashley Jeffries, Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Norris. Bert Harris of the Island was pleasantly surprised last Monday night by his wife with the assembling of a number of his friends to help celebrate the anniversary of his birth. Refreshments were served. Thos present were. Messrs. Harry Williams, Frank Cumberland, Henry Lentworth, Francis Dykes, Charles Carter, Newsome, Edward Rice and Bert Harris. Don't fail to be numbered in with the grand outing of the Wheeling Patriarchie No. 28 on Thursday, August 24, at Wheeling park. Dancing from 3 to 12 p.m. Music by Bentfield's orchestra. Admission to ground 10 cents. Miss Nellie Brown of Bridgeport, Ohio, and Robert Holmes of Pittsburg, Pa. were quietly married at the parsonage by Rev. J. R. Adkins, July 26. They will be at home in Pittsburg after Sunday, August 2. Miss Viola Douglas, who has been teaching at Summit, Ohio for the past two years, and Michael Clare of Harpers Ferry, are the guests of their uncle, Charles Miller, of this place. Mrs. H. B. Clemens and Mrs. Jones will leave Sunday morning for Grand Rapids, Mich. Willis Graves, who made an extended trip to Atlantic City and other eastern points, returned home Saturday. Bert Harris and John Doffinger were the guests of friends in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday. Mrs. Rose of Baltimore, Mr., who has been the guest of Miss Seville Lowe, returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Turner entertained in-honor of the latter's father, J. T. Williams, of Washington, D. C., a number of her friends last week. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Bransom, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pieper, Mrs. Bell Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. William Turner, John Goskin, Mrs. Shannon and Miss Hassie Taylor. Mrs. Marie Richardson of Pittsburgh was the guest of Mrs. William Turner last week. To the Colored Citizens of Wheeling—We hope all will feel their duty, not only as a citizen, but as a race pride, to assist in supporting the great effort made by a couple of our citizens in the past week. The White Front Improvement Store. We, in considering the progress being made by our race in various places, believe that a place of from 1,800 to 2,000 inhabitants ought to support more places of our own interest than a drug store. We need to consider the fact that when one of the race rises it lifts the others to a certain degree, and not be backward in making a start. The Union African Methodist Episcopal church was organized in Stewartsville, Ohio, by the rev. Dr. F. G. Nelson, pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. church of Bellaire, Ohio, Thursday and Friday nights, July 27 and 28. Preaching services were held each night before a mixed audience of whites and Negroes, and on motion of Harrison Evans, the congregation resolved to organize the Union A. M. E. church for Stewartsville and its vicinity. The roll was then called and persons rose and enrolled their names. Messrs Evans, Asbury, Guy, Williams and Moore were elected and installed as trustees, and installed as trustees, Smith, Asbury, Robinson, Asbury and Adams were made stewards. Dr. Snell confirmed the members of Dearnesses: Mesdames Evans, Guy, Asbury, Williams, Lawyer, Williams, Randolph and Robinson. A Sunday school of 32 members was established with Mrs. Cyle Guy as superintendent. A Women's Missionary society of 15 workers was organized. Samuel Pursglove, superintendent of the Big Five Coal Company, volunteered alld, toward the erection of a church edifice. The members enrolled are Mr. Woolridge, Harrison Evans: Alvale Guy, Vicle Guy, Emma Robinson, Lena Williams, Adeline Randolph, Julia Asbury, Mamie Lawyer, Elmer Adams, Edward Brau, Porter Moore, Russell Asbury, William Wade, Pat Robinson, Ella Evans, William Williams, Harrison Parks, George Williams, Lucia Evans, Zenobia Williams, Joseph Randolph, Benjamin Cole, Thornton Bamie, Mamie Smith, Maggie Moore If You Have a Printing Want WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT IS Putting out good printing is our business, and when we say good printing we don't mean fair, but the best obtainable. If you are "from Missouri" give us a trial and we will Show You SOCIETY NOTES Frogs! Well, yes! Frogs everywhere entertaining their guests in their "pond" which was Rock Point. The picnic was an enjoyable affair is certainly the verdict of all who attended. July 28 will be long remembered by those who had the pleasure of spending the day with the Frogs in dancing and a ball game in the afternoon, which was viewed from the grandstand by many enthusiatic fans. They had about 600 in their "pond" during the day—many of the guests being with them. The music was fine. Mr. Hawkins lends his invaluable aid to piper all along this line, while Miss Gillman, who had written a song for the Frogs render the same during the afternoon. The club consists of the following members: Ceaser D. Lowndee, president; William S. Rickmond, vice president; Jared D. Arter, vice president; Howard E. Rickmond, treasurer; Howard H. Hall, corresponding secretary; Ralph H. Brown, corresponding secretary; William A. S. Ault, Assistant; Bailer, William S. Ault, J. M. Bailer, William Lovette, Seelers Hall, Carl S. Brady, Walter E. Clark, Edward S. Pennan. Richard Garrison, Lawrence Watson, John C. Johnson, Wendel Pierson, Henry Lindsay, Henry Ashville, Thadens M. Captain, George W. Coe, Henry Kennedy, Wilbur G. Douglas, George H. Gould, Durbill Tocas. Honerary Members—George Burke, B. Bell, Walter S. Scott. Haines During the out of town guests were Dr. Bruce Evans and M. Siss Lillian Evans of Washington, D. C.; Miss Salie Fisher, Washington, D. C.; Miss Wilma Randall of Toledo, O.; Miss Mitta James of St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Ethel Scott of Meyersdale, Misses Brown of Hollidaysburg, Andrew Downing of Aitona, Isaac Abury and wife, Washington, Pa.; Miss Clara Stewart, Circleville, O.; Miss Edwina Stewart, Gouldtown, O.; J. Bart Guyder, Gouldtown, O.; M. Murray, Mrs. Josephine MacDonald, Miss Ruth Merriman, Steubenville, O.; Miss Emma Howard, Saleem, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn, East Liverpool, O.; Clarence Cheek, Cleveland, O.; Miss Rush Bowman, Boston; Walter Dickerson, Columbus, O.; Miss Sallie Fisher and Miss Louise Howard, Washington, D. C.; John Holmes, youngstown, and George Burke, Sharon, Pa.; Miss L. Brown, Hollidaysburg, Pa.; Miss Scott, Meyersdale, Pa.; Miss Janetelle Ray, Maysville, Pa.; Miss John of New Castle, Pa.; Miss Norine Webster, Mrs. Clifford West, Miss Mary Beam, Mr. Dandridge of Rochester, Pa.; Abe Berry of Youngstown, O. Miss Wilma Randall is the guest of Miss Emma Whitle. Miss-Irene Johnson and sister, Mrs. Ela Jones, left Thursday for Atlantic. City to spend a couple of weeks. Dr. Cutts of the Lawrenceville Pharmacy has been quite ill during the past week. His friends hope to hear of a speedy recovery for him. Rev. Trusty spent a very pleasant day in Carnegie Tuesday among members and friends of his church. The members of Grace Memorial church are looking forward to a pleasant time with their friends at a picnic to be held August 28 at Rock Springs. Mrs. H. D. Woodson and son of Washington, D. C., have just arrived in the city to spend six weeks visiting bar mother, Mrs. John Writt, and her mother, Mrs. J. A. Grey, of Camp street. Jesse Gray of Camp street left Monday on a vacation to take in Niagara Falls, Boulden and Canada. Miss Clara Demmy and James Peck were united in marriage Wednesday by Rev. Virgil at the parsonage, and left immediately for their future home. Stubesberry. Their many friends wish them all the happiness in Mrs. Isaac Jennings and Miss Minion of Philadelphia made a flying visit to Carnegie Wednesday. Mrs. Adolph Slaughter of New York, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gracen of Center avenue, will leave Monday for Cleveland, where she will visit friends. SCRANTON, PA. Last Sunday was an event of great interest at Bethel A. M. E. church, it being "gleaning day," after the annual grand rally. The trustees collected for the day $75.40. The entire membership was delighted with success they have had in that department during the year. The pastor, Rev. G. T. Smith, preached morning and evening tickets and bills are out announcing a testimonial and banquet in honor Rev. George T. Smith by officers and members of Bethel A. M. E. church on August 10. It is the means by which they wish to express their high appreciation of the great work that he has accomplished for the church and race during his pastorate in Scranton. It is to be a full dress affair, which is looked forward to with the greatest anticipation. The pastor at Atlantic City on June 15th for a two weeks vacation, and will be accompanied by his family. G. W. Brown gave an automobile party last Thursday evening, taking about 32 of the members and friends of Bethel church. The party lunched and refreshed themselves at Electric park. They all returned to the city at 11 o'clock. Every one reported a most pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Morton left for Asbury Park for four or five weeks' vacation. Monday morning. Mr. Pearl J. Smith, who attended the W. M. M. convention which convened at Pittsburgh, Pa. has returned home. She reports an interesting session of the women and also a very pleasant visit with friends while there on her home city. Samuel Porter has returned home after spending ten days away with the National Guard, camping. There were a good many strangers to be seen at Bohle church last Sunday, including members of special efforts to make them feel at home. Indeed, a special welcome always awaits them at Bethel. Mrs. Cavin Giles has returned from Mrs. Calvin Giles has returned from the hospital much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Porter spent last Sunday at the beautiful summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Fess Crumpus at Dalton. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Carter also were the guests of Mrs. Crump. The services of the large 5000-mile truck owned by G. W. Brown is much is demand by the tourist and joy rider these days, which keeps David Brown on the road most all the THE COURIER Dr. A. R. Taylor 1303 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa OFFICE PHONES: [Office, Grant 334] [Residence, Hill 864-L] OFFICE HOURS: The friends of Rev. P. A. Scott will be glad to learn that he is meeting with wonderful success at Bethel church, Pittsburg. BRADDOCK, PA. BRADDOCK, PA. Mrs. J. E. Morris and children have gone to Belleveron, where they will attend camp meeting, under the auspices of the A. M. E. church, Charieroi, Pa. Rev. Jones, pastor. Miss Irene Payne and Miss Barbara Lane have gone to Atlantic City on their vacation. They will return in about ten days. On Sunday evening while we were engaged with Mrs. Walter Dawson, daughter were snocked by the sad news of the death of the sister of Mr. Davis, who lived in Pittsburgh. The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was conducted by the Rev. Trusty of the Presbyterian church. Rev. J. E. Morris, together with his choir, conducted, the afternoon services for Rev. Blackburn at Homestead last Sunday, it being the occasion of their woman's day. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Randleman of the Braddock church assisted in the lifting of the collection. The Braddock Household of Ruth plenicked at Rock Point last Monday. They carried quite a nice little crowd and had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Mary Stevenson, who has been visiting at Berkley Springs, has returned home. William S.mms, one of the leading officials of the Corey Avenue church, has a scheme on foot, which, if worked out, will result in benefit to the church. Let more of the church people get to work, as it is much needed here. The dollar money is coming in nicely. Let every person pay as soon as possible and get it off of your mind, as well as out of the way for the next quarterly meeting, which is just before conference. Mrs. A. B. Wells and Miss Helen Goins, who represented the Corey Avenue church at the Sunday school convention in West Connellsville, have returned: They report this to have been one of the best conventions they have ever attended and correspondent for Braddock, as we do not care to impose upon Rev. Morris any longer. Write W. N. Page, manager, for terms, etc. at once. NEW CASTLE July 30, 1911, was a pleasant day in Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev W. H. Truss preached a fine sermon at 11 a.m. and a pleasant talk by Rev C. E. Elll. Rev Truss also preached for Rev James Fry at 3 p. m. in the Union Baptist church and at 8 p. m. the children of the S. S., assisted by nine inmates of the Eastbrook Home, gave a very pleasing program to a full house. Mrs. James A. Anderson of S. S., Pittsburg, is circulating, among friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Loving are to be brought at home to their friends at 23 Spacomore street. Mrs. Emma Daniels was a Pittsburg caller last week. Rev, and Mrs. E. C. West are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Epple Dillard. Mr. and Mrs. James Crissman of South Sharon spent Tuesday in New Castle, Ohio. Union Baptist Church. Ulton Baptist Mrs. Allie Barbary very pleasantly entertained Mrs. Tribbett of Philadelphia during her stay in the city. The sum was realized at the entertainment given by the missionary ladies at the church last Friday night. The ladies were entailed last Thursday afternoon by Mrs. George Taylor of Long avenue. Rev. Trus delivered a pleasing sermon last Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the B. Y. P. U. His chair furnished excellent music. Rev. Trusused as his subject, "Resurrection of Dry Bones." Rev. Preyed two very interesting sermons last Sunday. He was very able assisted during the services by Rev. P. B. Jones of Brownsville, Pa. Mrs. Tribbett, financial solicitor for the Downingtown Industrial school for colored boys and girls, worshiped with us and gave a very interesting task in behalf of the school. At the close of her talk a special offering was given to her. Mrs. Blanche King, who has been very sick, is improved and able to be around. Miss Core Williams has been suffering with tonsilitis, but is improving. MONESSEN, PA. Mrs. William E. Pangburn of Pittsburgh is here to nurse her sister, Mrs. B. A. Lucas, who is ill. Don't forget the harvest home picnic August 31 at Linn's Grove, near Belleveron. G. B. Casin had an accident while riding his motorcycle to Brownville, Pa. Saturday evening. His injuries are not serious. Quite a number of the Monessen people went on the excursion to Rock Point park this week. J. Porter, the ice dealer, had his house drop dead while delivering ice. It was a heavy loss to Mr. Porter. His customers and friends will regret to near of his loss. Rev. J. H. Brown of the Rocky Mountain Baptist Church of Connelville preached at the Mt. Olive Baptist church Sunday. Dr. Brown preached a powerful sermon and made a deep impression upon his audience. Mrs. William Young of Monongahela City was a visitor at the Mt. Olive Baptist church Sunday, also Brother Eard of the same city. Mrs. Lillian M. Saunders and Mrs. J. E. Manseld attended the concert given in the A. M. E. church last Saturday evening. The former recited. Monday evening, July 31, was the last quarterly conference of this conference year. The P. E. was present and after addressing the members of ISEM & JEFFRESS Tailors ALWAYS IN THE LEAD WITH NEW STYLES High Class Spring and Summer Line PLACE YOUR ORDER MY AS YOU PLEASE Fit Style and Workmanship Guaranteed SEE T. & J. WITH WORLD'S FASHIONS P. & A, PHONE 356 2 F. 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E., over Liberty Pharmacy, Pittsburg, Pa. the conference and giving some sound advice, as he always does, the reports of the boards and auxiliaries' of the church were heard. The P. E. was well pleased with all the reports. The officers of the church assured the P. E. that they wanted our present pastor, Rev. H. G. Thomas, returned next year. Mrs. Bertha A. Lucas, who has been bed fast since the Fourth of July, is somewhat improved. I. Porter visited friends in Elizabeth the past week. Sunday was the last quarterly meeting of this conference year at the A. M. E. church. In the morning the P. E. Rev. R. H. Bumery, filled the pulpit. Rev. Charles Addison of Bellevue preached a grand sermon to a crowded house in the afternoon. About 50 communed. Rev. P. A. J. West of West Elizabeth and Rev. George Williams, a local preacher of Bellevue, took part in the services. In the evening the prealing elder again preached a wonderful sermon. The proceeds for the day were $38.00. Rev. A. J. living of the Baptist Church, Chelsea, the A. M. Episcopal Sunday morning. PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS Redemption of Pledges in Full Means Much to Race in Pittsburgh. It now behooves every man or woman who subscribed to the Building Fund for Y. M. C. A. to redeem their pledges at once. The building has now been bought at a cost of about $25,000, which is well and centrally located on Center avenue, two doors above the Irene Kaufmann Memorial home. Every captain and worker in that glorious campaign, when about $12,000 was subscribed, should now take off his coat and try to collect every cent pledged by or for people. At present a little boy for $5,000 has been collected and paid. We made a grand record in this building campaign, and it will ever redound to our credit if all of those pledges are redeemed. With the equipment of this building and needed improvements that will be necessary to make it adaptable for Y. M. C. A. purposes, the race will have in Greater Pittsburgh a building of which you need not be ashamed. The good work which this association will be able to do for the uplifting of the race, by the redemption of these pledges means much not only to the present generation, but generations unborn. It means higher ideals, better men mentally, physically and morally. DO YOUR DUTY. REDEEM YOUR PLEDGES. COMPLETE YOUR GLORIOUS RECORD. The Pittsburg Courier is on file Carnegie Institute Periodical Records WATCH THE COURRIER GROW! 26-Room Hotel Telephone 0119 Grant Rooms for gentlemen by day or week. (All P. R. R. Co. Dining Car Men stop here.) ARCHEAL & THOMPSON UP TO DATE BILLIARD AND POOL ROOM Brunswick Latest Pattern. Tables FIRST CLASS BARBER SHOP CIGARS, LAUNDRY AND STATIONERY EMPORIUM EVERYTHING MODERN Mr. Henry Fowler In charge Cigar and Laundry Dept. 1319-21 WYLIE AVENUE PITTSBURG The Cheapest Place to Get the Best and Freshest Meat, Groceries and Green Goods in Town. TRY OUR FRESH MEATS, GROCERIES, GREEN GOODS You Will Not Be Disappointed DO IT NOW Subscribe for THE PAPER Are You in Arrears on your subscription? You have WE NEED THE MONEY? WM. T. WARD, PROPRIETOR. HEALING WATER AT MT. CLEMENS. DISEASES CURED. Rheumatism, all kinds Blood Poisoning, all kinds Skin Diseases, all kinds Stomach and Liver Troubles Mastitis, Paralysis Neuralitis Dyspepsia Constipation Jaundice Nervousness, all kinds Catarral Troubles Kidney and Bladder Difficulties, Female Diseases, After Effects of La Gripppe. AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. North Side Pittsburg, Pa. The services at Brown church church will attended last Sunday. Rev. J. W. Brown of Kandi. Pailed the pulpit both morning and evening. He preached soul-inspiring sermons. The many persons that were present enjoyed it. Collections were excellent. Brown chapel has their pastor, Dr. Morris, with them today. Sunday's service will both morning and evening. The doctor and wife have just returned from Atlantic City where they have spent 16 days of pleasure and solid comfort. We of Brown chapel church welcome our good pastor and kind wife home once more. Our community services are on Thursday even no. August 10, the W. M. Missionary society of Brown chapel will hold a public meeting at the church, at which time a short program will be rendered. In report of annual convention held on Euclid Avenue A. M. E. church Everyone is cordially invited. At the close of the meeting there will be a social hour. Brown chapel Sunday school was well attended last Sunday. Several visitors were present among whom Secretary of the North Pittsburg district Sunday school convention, who addressed the school in a very pleasing manner. The Christian Endeavor held a very interesting missionary meeting, which was in charge of Miss Izetta Jefferson. J. E. Arter rendered a beautiful solo. The offering was for mis- A girl will be given in the dining room at Riverdale park Wednesday, August 1, by S. Nelson Arter in honor of the music class of 1911, every one is cordially invited. Honors are from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Miss Ardella Harris, North Side, was out of the city to tour new days, visiting friends in Scottdale, Pa. Miss Martina E. Washington called on Ms. G. E. Collins and daughter, Carrie, of Conkling street last week. Mrs. Collins has been quite ill at the residence of her son, C. T. Collins, on Conkling street, but is somewhat improved. Mr. Pier is quite ill at his residence. North Side. We are good to learn that he has recent been conquered. We hope for a timely recovery. Mr. Larklew of the North Side is also on the sick list. Our prayers are that she may soon be up and around again. Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Collins and son Carter of Webster avenue, called on their mother and grandmother. Mrs. G. E. Collins, on last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Cora Higgins, one of the deaconses of Brown shape church, visited Mrs. G. E. Collins on Monday evening a Conkling street, who has not ill, but is better. Mrs. Higgins' singing and praying were reviving to Mrs. Collins, and also the beautiful bouquet she brought to her was cheering. St. Paul A.M.E. Church South Side. There was a great day at St. Paul Sunday. The pastor preached an excellent sermon in the morning after which Mrs. Clara Langerst of Oil City rendered a solo entitled "Face to Face." At night Rev. I. Jones of Beulah Baptist church preached an excellent sermom. The morning service will be held at the church next Sunday, at which time the pastor requests that all members be present. The evening service of St. Paul church will be held Sunday August, the sixth out at McKinley Park. Hour of service, 7 to 9 p.m. The evening service: "God Calling Men to Enlist tor His Kingdom." Kingdom St. Paul picnicked with Euclid Ave. mounted at Rock Point. --- nue S. S. August 2 at Rock Point. The cornerstone of Beulah Baptist church was laid last Sunday. Dgs. G. W. Williams and Jones, of Homestead officiated. Mr. Randolph, who has been sick for some time, has been quite ill the last few days. The land of the B. B. club were hostily entertained by Laura Horton Thursday. Miss Ransom of Boston, who is visiting Mrs. Randolph, was the invited guest. Quite a number of ladies of the Hill Top have left for Atlantic City and other parts and a good many others are getting ready to leave. Mrs. Langster of the City, who was the mother of father and mother, he and Mrs. G. W. Williams. Mrs. Walden, who has been visiting in Beaver, is expected home Monday. Bethel A. M. E. Church A large congregation was present last Sunday murning to hear the pastor, Rev. P. A. Scott, who preached a masterly sermon. It is wonderful how the people take to this young man of God. A successful administration is predicted by every one. The Sunday school picnic went to Rock Springs last Monday about 5 o'clock. The mother of the Bother picnic on the July 15. When the city she was the guest of Mrs. John Stewart of Conklin street and Mrs. John Jennings of the Hill Top. Rev. E. N. Thomas, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Conklinville, preached a soul-Stirring sermon in Bethel last Sunday night. Even son present was at one time a member of this church. Prof. J. W. Harris, who was formerly chiefer of the Bethel choir and who resigned last January, has been re-elected chiefer by the business committee of the trustee board and he has accepted. He will be in the choir next Sunday. Among the many others at the persona this week were the Rev. R. A. Askew of Washington, Pa.; Rev. M. A. Dier, of Brownsville, Pa. and Rev. J. W. Brown of Kane, Pa. Rev. E. N. Thomas of Curwensville spent all of last week in the city attending the K. of P. convention. Miss Ethel Wells of 2024 Center avenue, one of our School teacher schools, leaves at attentenmberg leaves today on her much needed vacation. She will visit Tyrone and while there she will be the guest of the Misses Crampan. She will also visit Atoona, Hollidaysburg, Beletonte and Phillipsburg Miss Wells is a very pleasing young girl. We do not begrudge her the vacation, but will be glad when she is back. A number of young men meet the pastor at the parsonage on Tuesday evening and an inler board was organized. Ladies are busy with the janitor cleaning up the pjurisonage, getting ready for the pastor's family, which will be here in about 10 days. Rev. W. H. H. Butler, our presiding elder, met with an accident on July 25 at Williamsport. Pa. He slipped and fell and broke his ankle, was compelled to come home. He hopes to be all right in about two weeks. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (Alna) Rev. Thomas Turner of Washington, Pa. very acceptably occupied the patish Sunday morning. His text was "What I say unto one, I say unto all, Watch!" Rev. Turner pegan his Christian career in John Wesley church about 20 years ago as a leader of the prayer. He received a local ureacher's license. About four years ago he was admitted an elder by Bishop J. S. Caldwell and sent to Ashabula mission. He reported the full assessment raised in five months. His next appointment was Bellevue. There he beautified the church by painting the interior and carpeting and remodeling the lecture room. He was the successful pastor for years, lost Wesley in very grateful listen to his son and greatly enjoyed the very spirited sermon. The Sunday school singing class is progressing nicely. The younger ones are learning to read music under the direction of Mr. Ashby. Consequently the singing in the Sunday school is much improved. The church may well feel proud of her talent, having three splendid choirs. Mr. Ashby was well attended. Mr. McCordle of Washington, D. C. will give a special talk to young men at 6:30 p. m. Sunday. August 6. Special musical program. Arrangements are being made for a V. C. E. outing at Crafton, N. S. August 15. See particulars in next Sunday's issue. The V. C. E. choir will have their vacation during the month of August. Activities to sing have been received and we take them to our church we can meet any invitations to: the church of August. (corisper.) A crowded house witnessed selections from the canata of Ruth last Sunday evening. The singings was par excellence. The trio by Ruth. Opha and Naomi was full of paths, the singers having put them between the characters in her mother-in-law, the entreaties of Ruth to follow Naomi brought tens to the eyes of many. Hunter Johnson as Reaper was never heard to better advantage. I. Washington as Reaper was good in his duet with Naomi. E. Hudson Gordon as Assistant Reaper. With Zev "Rewarded" in his manner as to cause the audience to clap their hands. Mrs. Rachel Smith as Jewish Maiden in her solo. "God is Our Refuse." was rendered with dramatic and vocal ability. The last scene, with Mrs. A. L. Anderson as Naomi, B. C. Stuart as Ruth, Waters as B. C. Stuart as obligato and entire audience went wild and for a few minutes the storm of applause caused the director to pause before rendering the finale. The chorus was composed of thirty-five voices, even balanced. Prof. D. M. Washington showed his ability as a pianist. Dempierre showed a peer of pianists, a share of praise as accompanist. The silver offering at the door amounted, to $30. Every one went home well pleased and there were many requests for a repetition. Central Baptist Church Sunday was a delightful day with us. Rev. Skigo from Danville, Va. preached for us in the morning from the 22nd Psalm: "The Lord is my shepherd. I start not want." He explained his text so that everybody was benefited. At 2 o'clock Rev. Isaacs, founder of the Baptist Young People's union, spoke to the union. We all know Rev. Isaacs is a fine instructor for young and old. At 2 o'clock Rev. William preached a very instructive sermon. Rev H. H. Jones supply pastor, at Waverley avenue, city. 2435 Webster avenue, city. *Lost-At* atuna park. Thursday night, July 26. See tallerio tallerio. Finder will piase return to 2705 Webster avenue, corner Francis's street, and will be handsome- ly rewarded. Euclid Avenue A. M. E. Church (By Minnie Harris) The members of the Euclid Avenue church spent a very delightful day at Rock Point park park Wednesday. August 15th was the day things to eat and as for rent it had no end. About 600 persons attended the outing and good order prevailed, both on the train and on the grounds. The Sunday school took about 500 of their We were glad to have Rev. Williams of South Side and Rev. Blackburn of Homestead with us at our outing. The members of the Atar Guard are requested to meet in the ladies' parlor Tuesday evening, August 5, 1911, at 8:20 p. m. After stealing away from the crowd that attended the Odd Fellows' picnic at Rock Springs' park, W. C. Johnson and Miss Anna Clark, both of Harvard street, were quietly married in East Liverpool, Ohio. The S. S. F. club will meet at the residence of Mrs. L. Gaskins, 5970 Center avenue. Wednesday evening, August 5, 1911. We will be a strand musicale given under the auspices of the Artnet Literary society at the Encuc Avenue A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening, August 15, 1911. Some of the best musical talent of the city will be on the program. Admission is 15 cents. Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church Last Sunday morning Grace church was crowded with people. The services were full of interest and life and were enjoyed from beginning to end. D. D. Richard has returned after a ten days' vacation. The Boys' Brigade has been under the direction of Herman Socks, who has given great satisfaction and all were glad to see Richard back. There were six new names added to the team, and want enough company for battalion. The new addition to the Grace church are almost up and the good work goes on. The friends of Miss Florence Parr who will soon leave us, gave to her a splendid expression of their love and appreciation in a beautiful linen shower at the residence of Mrs. K. B. Trusty. The affair was delightful and enjoyable. The pastor was out in Carnegie last week and friend and his memoir to dinner at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Lovett, one of the most substantial colored families in Carnegie. The Grace church will have their picnic this year at Rock Springs park, August 28. We take a nice, respectable company of people and you will be looked after: if you go with us, Tickets are now out for sale; look is bright for one of the largest picnics has gone to Rock Springs park for a long time. The quartet of which Robert Lewis has the lead will have charge of the music Sunday morning. They will render some of their select pieces. We all will remember Mr. Lewis from the beautiful selection and rendition he gave us a few Sundays ago. Dr. Trusty is preaching a series of interesting and wonderfulermen standing attention and seating the people to thinking. The subject for next Sunday morning will be "Euphratia is a Cake Not Turned." All of our members and friends are expected to take the Courier. This is our own paper and we should contribute to its supervision. We are subscribers. We are glad to say a good number of our people are already subscribers, but there are many who have not as yet seen the importance of it. All of our doings and activities are with us, which you should know to keep up with us. Presbyterians. Trinity Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church The pastor, Rev. Eames Hall, has moved to this city to take charge of the Trinity Baptist church. Thirty-fourth and Ligonier street, Lawrenceville. Rev. Hall is now located at 3012 Danny street, Lawrenceville. On Monday night, August 7, there will be a grand entertainment given at the Trinity Baptist church. You will miss a whole lot if you miss this entertainment. Remember the installation services of the third Sunday in August. Services all day. Everybody come to Trinity. Homewood Notes This section of the city is undergoing a series of sickness and deaths among our people, more now than any other time. On Thursday last the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bolyer, after a long illness, passed away and was buried on the 29th. On the evening of the 29th James Loels, brother of Mrs. Carrie Shepherd, passed away after a illness. He was buried at the 1st Mrs. Shepherd is undergoing a trial, which surrounds the sympathy of all. Just three weeks passed she lost her oldest son Clifford; there is still under her care a young son and a husband, who have been sick for a long time. Mrs. Jane White is seriously sick, and is being nursed by her sister, Mrs. T. Lloyd. Through a fall last week., Thomas Lloyd met with an accident which gave him much trouble to his shoulder. To Mr. and Mrs. James Williams was born last week a fine daughter. Parent and child are doing well. John Lewis left on Sunday last for Detroit and other points in search of health. The time for returning is indefinite. M. M. E. Pool of Johnstown, Pa., who is district Sunday school superintendent, paid a vow to Zion's Sunday last Sunday and gave an interesting talk, which was much appreciated. The S. S. of Zion will go to Highland park on the 18th. Mr. Jackson is hoping to have many attend. Everybody who reads magazines joys newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. LESSON TEXT-Jeremiah 5 MEMORY VERSES-12-14 GOLDEN TEXT-"The Lord is my light a salvation; whom shall I fear?" Ps. 21:1 TIME-Joshua was slain in battle B. C. 806. In the first year of his reign, Johakim his son began to reign the mass and reigned seven years, B. C. 806 to 807. PLACE-Jerusalem and Judah. JEREMIAH began to prophesy B. C. 62, in the 18th year of Josiah, soon after Josiah began his first reforms; and he prophesied 60 years, to B. C. 63, the year that the Temple was destroyed and Jerusalem burned to the ground. We turn now from the career and character of a good boy who became a good king, to a bad young man who became a bad king; while the same prophet who alged the first for 18 years tried now to stem the tide of evil favored by the other during the 11 years of his reign. Thirteen years of labors to make his people serve and obey God have passed since Josiah entered upon his great reform. The Pharaoh Necho of Egypt marched along the seacoast of Palestine northward to meet the armies of Ansysria. Foolishly and needlessly espousing the Assyrian cause, Josiah met him at Megiddo on the plain of Eadraelon, was defeated and killed. Professor Kent calls this disaster unquestionably the most tragic event in Hebrew history. The reform party at once placed upon the throne Josiah's third son, Jehoahaz, 23 years old, evidently because he resembled his father, but as soon as the victorious Necho returned from the Euphrates he reversed the arrangement, carried Jehoahaz in chains to Egypt after a reign of only three months, and left on the throne his elder brother, Eliakim, 25 years old, rightly judging him to be of a character more suited to his purpose. In token of vassalage Eliakim changed his name (in form, but not in significance) to Jeholakim, "Jehovah raisst up." He proved to be a tyrant, of whom Jeremiah speaks always in condemnation. His magnificent palace, built by forced labor, his murder of the prophet Uriah and his persecution of Jeremiah show his character. Jeremiah was a native of Anathoth, a little villages' three and one-half miles northwest from Jerusalem. His father was Hilkiah, a priest (not the high priest who was Josiah's aid). He was of a retiring, exquisitely sensitive nature, and yet had a spiritual courage that triumphed over all weakness, and compelled his body to the most difficult and dangerous duties. He never failed. He was the butt of ridicule and scorn. He was put in the stocks. He was publicly whipped. He was misrepresented as an enemy. He was imprisoned several times. But he kept right on. In the beginning of Jeholakim's reign (B. C. 608) Jeremiah makes an earnest appeal to the leaders and the people, almost like an inaugural address, or the annual sermon preached in Boston on the inauguration of the governor of the state. The prophet stands in the court of the temple. The people not only of the city but of the surrounding country are flocking into the court to join in the worship. The reform was halting. The kingdom was impoverished by the heavy fine of 108 talents of silver and one of gold ($220,000) which Necho had imposed Jerusalem was acquitted by the princes. They realized that he has been the spokesman of God. Then some of the elders, the leading people, instanced the case of the good king Hezekiah. He did not slay the prophet Micah, who boldly threatened the destruction of Jerusalem—that its site would become a plowed field, and the temple a heap of ruins, unless they repented. Hezekiah did not kill Micah, but on the contrary he led his people to repentance, and the Lord averted the danger. The verses following tell us of another prophet who fed from danger to Egypt, was followed by the emissaries of Jeholakim, brought back and executed. This story is meant to show how serious Jeremiah's danger was and perhaps to contrast Jeremiah's faith and courage with the timidity of Uriah, who yet did not escape his enemies, but found a sad end. It is the strong adverse wind that makes the kite fly high toward heaven, provided that it is held fast by its cord. Without the string the adverse winds would simply blow it to its fall and ruin. A heart fixed in God and duty—held fast to them by a strong faith—can rise to the highest usefulness, can overcome every temptation. Revival work and decision days wisely used, are the most effective reinforcements of the common powers that move to the choice of the better life. One of the strongest influences against choosing the right lies in the gang spirit, the power of a popular leader and a band of associates. Every child, like the young king of this lesson, is born into a world where many good influences and many bad ones are awaiting his choice of the life he will lead. To every child comes the message from God urging him to do right at any cost, showing him that there is only one way to a life worth living. Doubless the normal way of children in devotedly Christian families is to come so gradually into the Christian life, to make their decisions in small things, unconscious that these are really life-choices. But even these need the decision day influences. Always Something. "The girls of my daughter's class have agreed to graduate in simple gowns." "That will save you money on your daughter's outfit." "I'm not banking on it. She'll probably want to carry $50 worth of orchids." "No; that was only a faint pretence." SELF-SATISFIED, BUT INSECURE A Sermon The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart: Who shall bring me down to the ground?—Obadiah 1:3. When people build for themselves places of shelter they aim to build where they can count on safety. That there is more likelihood of a structure entailing, which is founded, upon rocks than one reared'on sand is conceded by all. And yet even the destruction of the strongest edifice, the handwork of man, is both within the range of possibility and probability. The prophet Obadiah, living in the time of Jerusalem's annihilation, launches his strictures against Edom. Edom had gloated over the downfall of Israel. It believed itself destined to survive, for not Edom well conditioned? Was it not the possessor of wondrous power? The thoughts of meeting the same fate which befelt Israel was to it an idle dream. It felt that it could never be dislodged. No wonder, then, that in the pride of its heart and in the overestimation of self it defensively exclaimed: "Who shall bring me down to the ground"—an act of presumption leading to its well-deserved fall. When the prophet of old spoke his message was not only for the nation but also for the individual. No people is better than its constituents. Hence when Obadiah chastishes Edom he indirectly denounces all self-satisfaction in men and women, in old and young, in high and low. And there was undoubtedly need for a personal message on this falling to the prophet's contemporaries. Self-satisfaction is a falling which has afflicted human flesh in all times. It is a shortcoming from which many suffer in our day. The world seems to be slow to learn that "pride goeth before the fall." Humility is virtue difficult of acquirement. We rise to positions of prominence in one sphere or another, and we cannot believe that aught will ever happen to dislodge us from the height. Not only are men unfortunately satisfied with themselves who have justly won fame, but often also they who have done, nothing to merit recognition. They seem to forget that the claims on which they rest their idle hope are no more reliable than foundations of sand. How often men delude themselves with the supposed permanence of material wealth, the force of human intelligence, the continuance of social prestige and the preservation of personal influence! How often persons have, by virtue of these, believed themselves thoroughly secure! How often people have said, in the language of Edom, "Who shall bring me down to the ground?" Such self-satisfaction is a lamentable form of ruinous conceit. Reprehensible as self-satisfaction is under these ordinary circumstances, it is more reprehensible when it believes itself justified, because they who evidence it have always held their own, while others have suffered defeat. The continuance of one's security is not to be taken as a sign of that security's permanence. Because you are safe now is no reason for believing that you will be safe all the time. The well-known rabbinical admonition, "not to believe in oneself until the day of one's death" is here to the point. Life is full of pitfalls. You can never know when you will make your misstep. Under certain conditions your priceless possessions may lose their value. You will then be like the Arab, who, traveling in the desert, was threatened with starvation. Coming to a well and finding there a bag which he thought contained some dates and nuts, but in reality containing some precious pearls, was made to realize that the costly gems could not save from death. If you wish to build securely, you must build with God. You must ever recognize his presence; you must reckon with his divine law; you must acknowledge him as the power that makes for righteousness. It is the consciousness of all this which will make you strong and sure and stable when the storms and tempests of outrageous fortune blow against you. Would you cure yourself of dangerous self-satisfaction? Then indulge in self-valuation on the basis of the higher acceptable standards of human worth and dignity and bliss. Self-valuation is the best, the only remedy. Had Edom had the religious conscience which Jerusalem lacked, and on account of the want of which Jerusalem fell, Edom should never have been annihilated. Let no one say, no matter wherein his success lies, "Who shall bring me down to the ground?" He that does give utterance to this exclamation shall, like the house of Edom, become in the course of time the stubble to burn in the fire, to which others, like the house of Jacob, are doomed, because they have forgotten that God is on the side of the just. KEEPING A SECRET. Ethel—"Bella told me that you told her that secret I told you not to tell her." Madge—"She's a mean thing! I told her not to tell you." Ethel—"Well! I told her I wouldn't tell you she told me—she didn't tell her I did." Many Generations. The case of six generations living is given by Tennyson thus: "Daughter, arise; thy daughter to her daughter takes whose daughter's daughter crith." George Hakewell in the seventeenth century had imagined her descent more for, in his "Apologe" he writes: "Daughter, bid my daughter tell her daughter that her daughter's daughter hath a daughter," a credible injunction in the case of a centenarian only. GEORGIA NOTICES. BETHEL, A. M. B. CHURCH, Jorner Wylie avenue and Elm street, Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endcavor, 6:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 P. M. Class meeting, Friday, 8 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2937 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPSICOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St. M. B. Pbg. Bunday services, 10:45 A. M. and :45 P. M. Sunday and weekly meetings of John Weekly A. M. E. Zion church. No. 40 Arthur street. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m.; Sunday school at 1:30 p.m.; Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening, prayer meeting; Friday evening, class meeting. Trustee meeting first and third Mondays of each month. Rev. W. L. Lee, D. D. pastor. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. CHURCH. Corner Euclid avenue, and Harvard street. Pittsburgh. Morning worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:30 p.m.; evening worship, 7:45 p.m.; Sunday. C. J. POWELL, D. D. Pastor. Parsonage, 5714 Broad street. Hours of study, 10:40 to 12:00 M. lally except Monday. Telephone, 1764-R Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East End, Pittsburg, Pa. Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p.m. Pastor's Study at church from 12 to 3 p.m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Beats free. All are welcome. REV. O. S. SIMMS, D.D., Pastor, 620 Thompson street Bell Phone, 3897-W Highland! Payne A. M. E. Church. Peaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Auniel Endeavor league, 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. T. Taggart, pastor. Mt. Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion Sunday each month. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. Highland Baptist church—Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; communion fourth Sunday in each month; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Rev. C. J. Walls, pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting night; communion every third Sunday in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESSBYTERIAN CHURCH. Peaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Young people's Christian Endeavor, 7 p. m. Wednesday night prayer meeting, 8 p. m. REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY D. D. Brown's Chapel. Services at. Brown's Chapel A. M. e. church, Heinlock and Boyle streets North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10:30; Sunday school, 2:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. REV. R. H. MORRIS. Pastor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston Avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. REV. F. A. SCOTT. Pastor. 126 Walnut street, Bellevue, Ph. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil. Pastor. Telephone: 1148-R Schenler Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 9 p. m. Epworth League, 6 p. m. Evening service, 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Trustees' meeting the second and fourth Monday nights of each month. A. M. E. Zion Church. Services every Sunday at 11:30 evening 8:00, Sunday school 12:30 literary every Tuesday at 8:00 p. m. Rev. Ware, pastor: ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH North Side, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZIER, Pastor. Plymouth Congregational Church. Corner Fulton and Glimmore streets. Henry W. Porter, minister. Services: Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school 12:45 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting o'clock. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tlomg and Dunfermline Streets. B. F. Cornbush, B. D. Pastor. Services: Sunday, 11 a. m. p. m. Young people's meeting 7 p. m. Sabina school, 2:30 p. m. Prayer meetings, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meeting, Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. St. James A. Y. E. church-Sunday services, 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p. m.; Christian school: 1:39 p. m.; Alum Christian Endeavor. 6:30 p. m.; pray- er meeting. Wednesday evening. 8 p. m.; literary society. Thursday. 8 p. m.; Singing. Friday. 8 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. L. V. Jones, pastor. UNIONTOWN, PA Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Rev. Thompson, pastor—Preaching at 10:45 m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.; B.Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m., and preaching at 7:45 p. m. Zlon A. M. E. church—Rev. P. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching 10:45 m.; Sunday school 2:30 p. m.; C. B. cioety, 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:46 p. m. Mt. Rose Baptist church—Rev. Thomas Ford, pastor—Preaching 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B.Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., pastor—preaching 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. Waymen A. M. E., Preston avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor, No. 126 Believe, Pa. Good Hope Baptist Church Services. Fifty-fourth and Pine Avenue. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Prayer, 11 p. m. and 7:30 a. m. Prayer, 8 p. m. Prayer, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Wednesday. Official meeting, Thursday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Church meeting, Friday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Communion services every second Sunday at 10:40 a. m. Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sunday school teachers' meeting every Tuesday from 5 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Messer, D. D., Pastor, residence 3109 Dauphin street East Office Office in the church. Hours. 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., Wednesday and Friday. Insuating. "Last night I dreamed I was dead." "It was a dreadfully warm night, wasn't it?" 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JONES hi ‘Robinson street, North Side, stcond . omens eee, ~ | took.a.tong drive to Pleasantville on : —s ee et SoGe OF F.6 J and fourth Mondays of each mpntb. y Alice Hilton) 2 + Bs Gi Sunday, July’30. > Quar¥erly meeting at Bethel| Sunday: oi; ¥ PA, - eran; USES Eran m [amd fourth Mosdass of eacy mpm} "ge ace Hiltons © = By Grace d Gant) | SURGAS, FUT Oe tang! g Gua ters meeting at Dette ertaally| 906 Wylie Avenue, PITTSBURG PA: 312 Sptuce street has d success both spiritually; 08 ne ne Seventh Masonic district—Brother Sonn c, Mortéa, R. W. G. Jr. Warden ‘and ‘Dictrict Deputy Grand Master, 16 Niller. street, Pittebarg,. Pa. - Mt. Moria! No. 26—Stated qeeting second Thursday each month. Fred- erie B. Lee, W. M., Edward W. Jobm- son, secretary. St. John's No. 50, Sewickley—Stat- ee mecting frst Monday each month ‘ewig “Hallstock, W. Mu; J. Gx Matt- es. Jr, secretary. — rar West No. 64 Stared meeting cond Saturday eath month. Samuel Scott, .W. M.; Marion W. Hall, secre- wary. ing Solomon, Lodze Xo. 78, New Brighton —.Staied meeting " second Wednesday exch month. Alexander Wevster, Wy SM; James W. Butler, Secretary. a 2 Prince Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Fails—Stated meeting third Saturday ‘each month. Jerer-iah Boulding, W- M5 Lewis Ewing, secretary. : St. Cypress No. 13—Wam. A. Mori son, W. M.; Nelson J.-Miles, secreta- ry." Stated meeting first Thursday. - Monongahela No:'36, Monongabela— wm. Richardson, W. M.; ‘8. E. Me Pherson, secretary: Stated meeting fret Thursday. ‘Victoria No. 60, New Castle—Rev. G. 8. Smifh, W. Mj W. F. Barbour, secretary. z “Alma Lodge No. 63, New Castle— L'D. Howard, W. M-; E. J. Dillard, gecretirs. Stated meeting srt Mou: s i ‘Sheba .Lodge No. €4, North Side— Charles Wright, W. Mi Apgustus L. Smith, secretary. | Stated “meetings fret and third Thursday. ‘Oriental Lodge Xo. G3. North Side— James R. William, W. M.; Geo. W- Stephenson, secretary. _ Stated, meet- ing first’ Monday. Golden, Sbield No. 69, Mast End— David D: Richards, W.'M.; Wm. S Lewis, secretary. Sated meeting frst co , Mowing Star No. 71, Carnegie— Jonn A. Miles, WW. Mu; D. P. Townes. cecrétafy. ° Siated meeting first Mon- dey ech month. ‘Washington, No. 77, “Wasbington— Ci a. Strawtnére, W. Mes © W: Jones eecretary. State meeting second Monday each month. Monessyn No. 79, Monessen—Jullus smith, W. M.; Ashby Boyer. secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. : Eureka ‘No. $3, Belleyue—Stated communication secon Wednesday ‘ach month. ‘Elizabeth No. §S, Elizabeth—Joseph Bell, W. M2 Robert A. Batch, secre tary. Stated meeting fourth Tues- cay.” ‘Mt. PisMeh No. $1, Uniontowh, Pa— ALP. McClure. W. M.: J. H. Robinson, Secretary” Stated meeting second Monday each month. ‘ipha/ Lodge ‘No. 92. Pittsbure— enim igiee Se i Pee Socks, secretary.” Stated meeting ahird ‘Tuesday. : Progress Lodge. T. D—W. S. Jenk- ing, W, Maz Wm, Washington, sebreta TH , Stated meeting second Frfday. Jaisiliary No. 9§ meets third Fri day night-ot each month. Asaph Lodge, Connelleville—Meet- ing! night first and third Tuesday uight in taé moath, Sandy McNeal, W.jM.: games Btranze, stc. Tyo City Lodge No. 17, 1. B. P. O. E |W—Meets second “and fourth Thursday, Elk Rest. 29 Fuiton street. Chas. Gantt, E, R.; H. E. Brooks, F- Sec. Norsh Side Lodge No. 124. 1. B. P. 0. 'E. W—Meets second end fourth Toesday, Odd Fellows hall, comer Jackson and Irg.n avenue, North Side. P. E.R Carl Hardy, BE. Ri Jesse Harris, F, Séc. Greater Pittsburg Lodze 115, I. B. P.O. BE, W—Meets first and third Mopdey at Elks Rest. G47 Franks- tosin avenue. East End. Leme Pas- ton, E. Ru B. be Rose, F. Sec, Hamesis Lodge. 120, L B. P.O: E- W--Meeis segond and fourth, Wednes Gad at Elk Rest, 73 Wood street. Wilkinsourg. Pa." Chas. Boone, E. Riz H. Edmunds, F. Sec. ‘Semmitt Lodge No. 335, 1. B.P. O. EB. We—Meers first and third Friday a McClure bal. cormez “Main and Moreantown aveaue, Uniontown. Pa. WW... Winstows, E.R; Geo. Brown, F. Bec. Goke City Lodge No. 126. Connells- xille, Poy— Meets first and third Tues- Gay at Elk Rest. 102 E. Main street, Fenton Jackspp. F. Sec. *tta Valler Lodge, No. 15%, Brad- Gord. Pa—Meets fire: and third Thurs: Stan iS Chambbss scree: Rev? H. Witiams, E, Ri: EJ. Esty, F. See. a maita Gommandary. . ' ‘Eminesk commander, George Coch Fah; generalissimo, Samuel P. Buck: mer} captain general, David U. Rich: ards; recorder, {Charles Richardson; tresaurer, Lewis W.!Wagoner; senior warden, James C. Dews;. junior wah “den; Charles Coy; standard bearer, Jobs H Thornton; sword dearer. Clarence Findlay; warder, George Roblnnon; séntael, Joshua Ltcoin; prelate, Rev..C. J. Powell, D._D.; asso- eiate prelate, Itey. J. H: Dandridge. @DD FELLows. Meeticgs of Grand United Order of ad Fellos in Odd Fellows’ hall, Irwin avemme and Jackson- street, North Sige. | Union Westé*n Star’ Lodge, No. 1815, first and third Wednesday even- ingen P. 1. Anderson, secretary, BOS West Jefferson ptreet. . {Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesdaz everngs. George W. Bterersor, secretary, 54 MeNaugh- eravcnse: = t ABeghens Coincil, No. £32, fourth ‘Thuteder evening. W. W. Jacobs, aco retaty, H2T Irwin avenue. F Heusehoid of Ruth, No. 56, first and third Fridsy evenings . Heuschoid ct Ruth, No. gis, wee onder fourth \recnestey evenings. Mra -Brrdie Crurkinton, "secretary, 2416 Decatur rirect. ‘ANepheny Patrlarchy, No. 11, fourth Monday evening. P: 1. Anderson, ste retary, 565 West Jefferson street. “News items a%ecting these Todgee please ma'} to The Pittsbiftg Courier. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Smoky City No. 29. Meeting frst ahd third Tuesdays of wash month at New Odd Felows hall, Berth Bide. ‘ z Janies Mazon, C. C, BRA Wien, Ket RB North Side Lodge, No. 124, 1. B. P. 0. E. of W—eets at the Res{, 206 Robinson street, North Side, sdcond and fourth Mondays of each mpntb. J. Waker Frazier, E. Ri Jess¢ “W. Harris, F. 8. i Gen, J.B. Sweitzer Camp, NO. 9. Sons of Veterans, U- S. A—Meets at Memoriel ball, Pitth avenue, on) sec: ond and fourth Friday nights of jeacd mouth, .f New Castle Lodge No. 38. K. af P. meets firs: and third Friday of each monts. Aiexande> Williams, Ci G: Commodoze Tilden: K. of R. 8. (| ROYAL GRAND NO. 31 &. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednes Gaya of each month, at Odd Fellows’ hall, Arthur street. | PAUL GILLETTE, ¢.'c. sé LP. JACKEON, V.c. | Sewickley Star, No. 40, K. af P. meets first and ‘third Tuesdays of each month on’ Beaver: street. N. Le Young, C. C.; C. H. Pryor, K. of B. & S.; Li Alexander, Mo of Fe. | ‘Damon Lodge, No 28, K. of P. meets first and third’ Thorsdays of pach month at Odd Fellows Hall, ‘corner Wylie and Benton. Frank R. Steward, C.C.; James A. Baldwin, K. of R & 8; Jesse W. Harris, M. of F. | ‘Household of Ruth, No. 56—Meets first ang third Fridays ip each month N.S. Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Mbttic Sutton, W. R : + Glass Clty lodge, 4892, G. U_ of ©. F., Charlersi, Pa. ° Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Cotes ‘Wonzer, ‘secretary. - Hof R., 1413,‘Charlerol, Pa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs, A. Primas, W. Re | 1. o. OF &T. LUKES we ,_ J. K. Minar council, No. 91, 0 oi. O° ‘St. Luke meets first and third Thurs @ay nights at Thirtr-sixth and Butler streets, ‘No. 257. Eostern Star council, meete first’ and. thiré Yionday nights, at Thirty'sixth and Fuuler streets. ‘St. Elizabeth, No.. 504, meets first and thiré Thursday nights at Odd Fellows’ hall, corner Wylie avenue ‘and Benton street. Richerdson's White Rose, No. 725 meets secppa and fourth ‘Thursday nights. ? Zenobia council, No. 766, meets first and third Monday nights. - “Keystone council, No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights: Homestead council, No. 601, meets second and fourth Tuesday nights. “Barton council, No. 694, Braddock, meets first #d third Tuesday nights. Gon. J. B. Sweitzer camp meets on the second ard fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers" Memorial jaall, Fifth “avenue. t s NOTICE . 4 | Golden Eazle lodge, No. 22, Knights of Prthias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta ‘hall, Sheraden street, East End. Hour of opening, $ p. m.. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge. C. C.; Martin C. Colebam, MM. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. eS ; ‘Malta Commandery, No. 19, K- Sir George C. Cochran, Em. C&p.: Sir Samuel P. Buckner, gengfplis- simo; ‘Sir David D. Richargaa@mpt- Gen.: Sir William S. Lewis S@Mie0rder: Sir John T. Thornton, ~ treasurer: Rev. C. J. Powell, D.. D., prelate: Rev. J, H. Dandridge; assistant pre- Jate; Sir Herman Socks, organist and musical director—Meets fourth Mon- day of each month at asylam, 6904 Cpnter avenue. East End. , IRON CITY COUNCIL | Meets every first Monday at Odd Fellows’ "ball, Wylie and: Benton street. J. W. Anderson, secrptarys) J. T. Dorkins, W. M. ; ' Esther chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star—Stated meeting | third Thursday of each month at GOO Cen- ter avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. Mi Lucille Lewis, secretary. MeKeesport, Pa. ie Gilttering Diamond Tabernacle, No. 37, Datighters of Tabor, meets sont Tuesday night of each month atyi28 ‘Market street. | Lily of the Valley Court of Callen. ‘tha, No. 267, meets firat Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Mar- ket street. 1} ELIZABETH, PA. Wainwright ledge, NO. 4S. ‘KR. at 7 - Brother A. T. Scott, C. C.; Brother Srench E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Epon. prelate; Brother Wesley H. Stratton, Mv of E.; Brother Charles S. Batch,” M. of F.; Broth Stanley Simmons, K. of. R. and Sj Brother’ R. E. Pangburn, M. of Al; Brother Charles Henderson, I. G Brother George. E. Saunders, O. G-: Brother George B. Saunders, 3M. W.: Brother Charles Preston. | Rrother French E. H. Greene, V. C.: Brother Simmons. trustees. Brother French E- H. Greene was elected delegate to the grand lodge. : t Advance lodge, No. 299% of G. U. O of ©. F. election a follows: Guardian: Hiram Simmons; werden, Jafhes Bar er: noble sand, Uscaf Goodrict: vice grand, Frenk Sheeny: worthy chaplain, Rev. Ate Lautan Sorby ineasuren. Pred R. Batch: &, Si'gmeat Moore: PS. Fred Bateh; .P. N. G.. A. T. Scott. ¥ ¥ desera K. Bursese: P. N. Fo. Frenck ELH. Greene: advecate, Jesse Greene: eerie leciuvers, Fred R. Batch and French E. H. Greene. WRYNESBURG. PA | |The most worship{oi erpnd ledge at Free cid Accepted Anchat Yors Rie Massas of Pennsylvania officers: H B Workman, G. masxr: Josoxb Washinstons Dep. G. master: Jerr Mo pssnes UG. St. wancen: Richaru States, Ge Je, warden; "Jas. Let cyick, G. treasurer: La Rosal Wiised. Go uecrary: Rev. ‘Thores Ford grand chaplain; Rev. W. i. Tresd eed Sa oentat.. ¢ The eiieers of the grand comman- Jery of Kughts Templar of the state of Pennssivania are: Sir Knights Jé seph L. Thomas, M.'E. grand com mander; John W. Fisher.M. E. der uty grand commander; John D. Add son, M. E. grand generplissimo; 4 William Walls, M. 5. grahd captaia gexeral; William H. Miller, Mf. Ei ‘grand sécretary; Philip H. Edt ‘Mt. E. grand treasurer. | Brownsville, Pa. t «Re Atice Hilron) % Harty Pronty was a deiegace to the Sunday school convention at Connells: ville last week. Mrs, Auna Baford left iast Wedzes: day for her nome in CAiceso. She was accompanied by her s:ster. Miss Tamson Butler and Mrs. M. E. Black. Miss Katherine Proniy of Wheel ing. W. Va., was home last week to see her brother, William. ‘James Crable, who has been indis ‘posed, is now able to be out asain. Mit Lebanon Baptist Church. The Monongahela Baptizt union met here ‘last Friday afternoon, The missionary ladies rendered @ very nice program. At § p. m. Rer. Gar land, president of the union preached. Cn Saturday evening Rev. Taulton preached and Sunday at op. m. Rev. Wylie of Elizabeth preached. Mrs, Ella Minnis of Finleyville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, William Stewart last week. Rev: A. S. Lomax and Fi. Johns attended the K. of P. convention in Pittsbure. Mise Allce Bentley of Pittsburg is visiting relatives bere. Charles R. Guerraut of Braddock was the over Sunday guest 2t the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hilton. OIL CITY, PA. SE eee ee. William Moore and -granddaushte: of North Chester, Pa., are’ the suests of Joseph Moore. : Misses Bertha and, Valera Johnson teft Saturday for Pitsburg, where they will attend the Franklin-Rawlins wedding. Miss Clara Wolfe entertained Wed- nesday evening in honor of her cou: xin, Miss Mildred Burret of North Chester. Pa. A very pleasant even: ing was spent In games and music. A dainty iuncheon was_served, Harrison Moore bas returned home a short visit throughout Onio. Miss Jsma Green has reurned home after a vis:t of several weeks. Llosd Milton has returned home af tera short visit friends in Kittanning. jpe Ma EL worked) Rev. J. S. Smith is making ered: preparations ‘or his camp meeting. which will be held in Pattezson| grove at Hopewell, Pa.. besinnihs Sunday, August 6, 1911. Rev. R. B. Bumery of South Side, Pitisbers. ahd Rev. Blackburn of Homestead yiit be in atcendance. Mrs. Anna ‘sfher of Wasb.ngton, Pa.. will preside at the organ, while the famous Bis Four will furnish the singins. The bors thot were at camp with tie soldiers arrived home safe and sound. Mrs. Louise Dyson of Pittsburg is the house guest of het brotner. H. E. Workman. Mrs. Etha Nulle and daughter of Atlantic City are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Suttles. Mrs. Suttles, who bas been seriousiy ill, is somewhat improved at this writing. Mrs. Emma Kisner end daughter seft Friday to visit rél- atives at Bentlerville, Monongahela and Elizabeth, Pa. | Mrs. Rebecca Jackson {s visiting friends at Browns- ville, Pa., for a few days. Mes. Ma- Issa Ponsoo is much vetter at this writing. “Miss Myrtle Woods is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. E. Work- man. \By Blanche Moore) Rev. J. T. Moore attended the grand court session Friday. which was ‘held in Pittsburg last week. Morning Star Baptist Church. The union class meet-ng heid at the Morning Star Baptist church Wednesday evening, which waz ied by Rev. J. T. Moore. was well at tended. There will be covenant meetin and communion on Sunay at tue Morning Star Bapust church, and every per son Is invited to attend: ‘Sir Knight Johi Grisby, vae repre sentative to the crand| iodge for Morning Sun court No. 22, which was held in Pittsburg, has returned and reports a fine t.me. Sirs, R. Aldridge and Mre. Clark. one of the deaconesses of John Wes: Tey church of Pitisburg, were here in the interest of women’s day which was held in the A. M. E. Zion cauren and were the guests of hrs. A. G. Reese. J. Crunkleton ef Nor: Sie. Pitts burg, was the gues: of Miss Estella Harveys Sunday. Quite a few were ia Pittsbure lust Thursday to see the K. of P. parade. avhick they reported wes grand. Miss Edith Moore attended the Sunday school convention in Conneiis ville; Pa. last week and- was the Suest of the Misses Thompson. SHARON, PA. eke pee Bence Rev. Snrith of New Casiie, Pa. preached at the A. M. E. Zon churen both morning and evens iast Sun- day. ‘The ice cream social sven Sats ay ment by Mrs. Ture: aid MIS. Beard was quite a secess. Rev. B.C. West ned euarteriy mgiing a 3terer, Pa Sin le Erie! Green cf Yeunsetoan. wo has been visiting ser aunt. Mrs. Too Diliand, tor ue just saree dens: setamed heme Sarstesr. Siig, Luey Golgon e! veznenit, Ma. sisted Heo neues. Wetam Banas Of Erle stieet. last) wee The Shero2 Giants wen stom she P ADC, Sagiriar, the store heine #40 3° Ge Sain seatures of Te earae Sere ise vatepe and Helg.ne e? Batt Mei ares a iad ot fen. : SEE Sites an canontcnrs. fo" is wogme Mr aad Mr Wares Taster ¢: Ham ten aventegsen:. Si.c0a. ¢ sine Geant Siveie-and Mrs. fesej"e ine cowie ate Visca tisthde 2 Reagil mewcind and AUC ONO. Mee Resta Peleg. vrted inende on Meabiitie. fa Rev Fee The ites of te A, IB. her (nt fate opsuninve eters em team winhatt the fodive 19 son ane Make #2 a savcess Sis, and Min J) ‘Nieelee ot son Otver Nisted thel= duveni. Mis Elsie Johnsea ef ALiCer OU. "Le fast week, Debt All Humanity Owes. ‘Such help as We ean give each other in this world Is @ debt e owe each therein. é 3 BUTLER, PA. «By Grace J. Ganty Miss Jean Watters, who has been seriously ili at the Butler County hospital, is getting along nicely. We hope tat she WH be abie to be our soon. The prizes awarded to the funniest dressed persons at the Second Bap- tist church Tuesday evening were won by Mrs. Jean Austin, Miss Lena Smith and Master William Smith. The neatest dressed persons Wednes: day evening were Miss Clementine Monroe and Misz Marie Lowe. The persons that had the nicest recita- tions Thursday evening were Master Harold Mills and Lula Stone. The prizes awarded to the ones Friday evening for threading the most need- Jes in two minutes were Won by Miss Graée J. Gant and Miss Ollle Penny. Ernest Gree was a Butier visitor Friday. Sunday school will be held: atthe A, M, E. church Sunday afternoon. We wish that all thé young girls and boss Would come and try to do some- thing for the Lord. ‘We wish that ali of the young peo- ple would take ap active part and try to organize a Christian Endeavor society at the A. M. E. church. Let us try and do something for the Lord. {Bx Josgph M. Carrington) The quar%rly meeting at the St. Mark’s A. M. E. church was largely attended. Preaching by _preatding elder, J. 11, Tremple. =Miss Ela Hill and Miss Virginia Hallstock are vis- ming in Cadiz, Obio, Mrs. Afarie Matthews of East Liverpool, 0., who has been visiting Mr:. Minnie H. Hafistock. will return, “home this week. The Golden Rod club will nave the state entertainment August the Sth. Admission 10 cents. All clubs are invited. Miss Ella Walker and Miss Carrie Wesbington of Pittsburg were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Car- tngton of Sewickley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Watts will leave for Lynchburg, Va., Tuesday morning and will stop in Washington to visit some friends. Miss Fannie James and 3flss Saran Ashton will leave for Shariotts- ville, Va. Tuesday morning. James Carrington and Charles Johnson will leave this afternoon for Baxton, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Townson will’ leave th's week for Media, Pa. Prof. Salon Wilson will leave for Atlantic City, accompanied by Mr. Sharp. Mrs. Hal lin and Miss Minerva of Allegheny Were the guesis of her daughter, Mrs. Payne Sunday. ‘The frlends of Mvs. Harriet Madi son are glad to kaw that she is home and enjoying the best of health. ‘At present she is with her daughter, Mrs, Herbert Hatchet of Freedom. A iawn fete waz given at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. Myerson Tuesday evening oy the band. Quite a large crowd attended and all those who missed i missed a face treat The band was at its best. They are making preparations for the ‘bridge day celebration which is to be beld in September. ‘Mrs. Julia Hill wishes to thank al those who attended and contributed Tickets were Issued for a lantern and I:te boat drill which is to be hela so liberally at the lawn fete which seas siven for her benefit. <"The grand council held’ by the K. Of P. was largely attended by Sewlek. ley people. Both the K. of P. and the court of Calanthe were represent: ed. Of the K of P.’s Messrs. Albert Brown and W. H. Brown were dele gates and of the Court Mrs. Alice Brown was the deiegate. Good re ports were made. : at the St. John’s A. M. E. church on August 11. All friends and members are cordiaiky invited to attend. The proceeds are for the benefit of the catreb. ‘Among the ov: of town guests are Mis. Henry Durham and ,eon, whe are the guests of reiatives in Knox ville, Tenn.. and Mr. and Mes. Watts and the Misses Sara ‘Ashton and Fan nie James, who expect to visit rela tives in Virginia and ypther places. Mreand aire, Townsent and family Messrs. Sharpe and Wilson also leave ths week for Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. James Carrington wiil spend the month of August away The Ohio distziet of the Allegheny and Ohlo conterence was held a1 Franklin, Pa., last week. Rev. a. Wakefield, pasto- of Avery mission church, Norta Side, presided. It was largely attended :rom the besinning to the close of the session. The con terence 1s making progress. Report: showed an increase eiong all lines. St. Matthew's church ot Sewickies took frst place. ~The conference ad Journed to meet at New Castle, Pa. July 25, 1872. ‘ Kev, J. H. Triabie held his fourt and last’ qua:terly meeting gn_ this conterence year a: the St. Matthew's A. M. E, Z. church oa Sunday after noon at 2 o'clocx and on Wednesda: evening ne heid his quarterly confer ence, The attendance was good, con eee ge peer ee TITUSVILLE ‘i... URy E.R. enon” Trinity ceapel wa: weil attended ail day last” Sunday. The Sunday schoo! 's improting nicely and 12 ad: ditional scholars were present. A birthday surprise party om Mrs. Margarette Jeakiz« S25 a very taste: iuily arcanged aTaiz, and quite a few isiends were present. Among the vis: Hore present vere: Mr. and Mrs, Wil Ham Warren 0: Kianning. Pa: Miss Scott, Miss Jeezy aad Miss Neal of Pitsture, Pas $f uid Mes, Warren fo: situnine. Mr and Mrs. C. E- Honsen, tomes 6: Greansourg, Pa. Aig late hone a Lant bigeh was.serv- #4 . Miss Efe Gross 's confined to ber heme again wy chesmatiem. Mrs. Roatia nas a very bad cold, * The stor: ins visittd the home of Mr und Mrs, Etward Rey of Brown Sach an! tata roauing baby gl Tig mene and ce are doing fine. Foe cAHanene “ize oat tor the wonting 0; “Mas Hosa Franalia of bite urs to trae, Sovtin of Titae WS Pa alk io co ie lave ia Persad ar ta:/resinuve ef Mes. Eta: Pranhlin, 17 Wille avense, on Weenesdes, A ius 1. i811. They wil ~ fendered & revept on in Thusville es Tictede: yer Anemer Tn ot toe tegdencs GMs Rowia, 101 Coarraiavenie Tie (fide atet groom Eave the gest Mises Of their many Htends in Tetasvibe. Mrs. Ramzez. Mré Reed and chil dren, ail of Mercer. Pa., are here. the Rugsis of taeir father. Rev. J. J. Norris. : The report of the deiexate fromthe Sunday schocl convention was, some thing fine. Titusville asbould be proud ef the delegate, George Smith. ‘William Hector and iiss Jorden took. along drive to Pleasantvilte on Sundar, July'30. a Guy -Hill of 312 Sptuce street has left the city tollocate in Akron. Ohio. Mrs. Nettle Thompson of Oil City spent Sunday with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Jen- Kins. Mr and Mrs. Fisher ave in the city attending the pees. Thes are stop- ‘ping at the, home of William Hector, Linden place. Don't forget the entertainment on Tuesday evening, August 8, at the church, under the direction of C. E. Henson, assisted by. talent of Pitts- burg, Mercer and Titustille. (By Helen Taylor) The seventh annual session of the South Pitteburg Sunday school con- vention, Pittsburg conference, A. M. E. chuteh, and the fourt session ot the Young People’s Allen Christian Endeavor league began July 25. and ended July 27, 1911. The attendance was very large and every one report ed having a:pleasant stay.- Canons- burg won the banner for the best school, having a percent of ninety- four and a’ eplendid report. ‘Mrs. Martha Staunton was in Uniontown Friday attending the fv- neral of Monte Clatre. ‘Harry Mills is visting bis mother, Mrs, Edward Burrell. W. J. Cager of Broadford was a business caller here Monday. Misses Carrie Morgen, Josephine Roszl were, the guests of Mrs. S. R. Smith Sunday. ‘Ret. and Mis. L. V. Jones‘of Char- ieroi, Rev. Addison of Bellevernon, John Johnson of town were callers of Mrs. Isadore Motles Thursday. Mrs. Mollie Gibson entertained at six o'clock dinner Friday in honor of her niece, Mrs. Margaret Strange. Covers were laid for twelve. ‘Mrs. M. Strange and her husband, Wayman Strange, left Saturday morn: ing for Columbus, Ob’o, wheze ther Intend to make thelr future honre. Mr. and Mrs. Della Thompson en- ‘tertained Joshua Thompson, Rever- ends Bumery, Anderson, Jones, Tag: gart_and Morris at six o'clock din- ‘ner Thuisday. Mrs. Sarah J. Black bas gone to Uniontown to be the house guest of Mr. and Ms. William Ford for a week. ‘Mrs, Jona Reynolds spent Sunday with Mrs. Anna Harper of Uniontown. ‘The Mt. Z.on Baptist chureh attend: ed the dedication of Rev. Ford's ‘ebureh In Uniontown Sunday. A spe ‘cial car conveyed “the large crowd. Rev. R. D. Epps delivered a splen: ‘did ‘sermon and the Mt. Zion cholr sang some beautiful selections Misses Anna Walker and Nelile Tyler, Messrs. James Walker and Bud Johnson were the guests of Miss Gertrude Mits of Vanderbilt on Sum day. Mrs, Nicholas, Mrs. Jennie Jackson jail daughter Ethel of Greensbure ‘were v.sitors of Mrs. I. Motley’s ‘Thursday. ‘Mrs. lone Reynolds enteztained Misses Garnetta Ca¥ter, Bernice Rey. /nolds of Unlontowa at six o'clock din ‘ner Thursday. Mis. Frances Norman, who has ‘been very Hl, Is better at this writ ing. "Mra. Katie Williams was the gues of Mrs. M. J. Butler of Uniontown last week. Mrs. Iona Reynolds, Misses Garnet ta Carter ‘and Bernice Reynolds of ‘Uniontown were visitors of Miss ‘Helen Taylor Thursday. | Misses Myrtle Ennis and Helen Ford have organized a sewing circle All young, idles are cordalytnvited [to jon. Materials furnished free. |_Mrs. Allee West and son Rustell | who have been the guests of Mrs..E Ten Duncan, have returned to tiielt Soi im MeKeesport Messrs. Ross Hill, Nathaniel oul ‘son, William Hickman and Willia |Wormack were the guests of the Misses Jean, Josephine and Emma J. Washington Sunday. Mrs. Daisy Carpenter of Pittsburg |g visiting her mother, Mrs. Noab Jackson. PRR are and tree Ali ‘Thompson of Merritstown, Pa.; Mist Ethel Moore of. Scottdale were the guests of Misses Mary and Leong ‘Thompsen last week. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles | E, Strange was the scene of a pretts | wedding Wednesday, July 26, wher ‘Miss Mergaret Levis became . the \brideyof Warman Strange. The cere "mony was performed by the Rev. R. \D. Epps. pastor of Mt. Zion Baptis chureh. ‘The bride, wore 2 beautify _gown of exquisite white sat.n and car Hed a bouquet of sweet peas, Mrs Edith Strange was bridesmaid anc Charles Strange was best man. Af -ter.the ceremony a delicious weddins | supper was served. Both of the con | tracting parties are widely and favor ‘ably known in* Connelisille. Onl; the relatives and a few of the inti mate {siengs witnessed the ceremony John W. Strange ‘returned tc Clarksburg, W. Va., Thursday. Hi: wifewill be the house guest of Mrs , Edith Strange for a week. Mrs, Boxdale, her two sons an. daughter Beatrice were the guests 0 ‘Mra. M. J. Epps last week. « The Ladies’ Church Ald society 0 ‘Mt. Zion Baptist chuzeh held a ver successful “entertainment Sunda} evening. As usual, the services wer well attended. Mrs, Matt.e Joangon was taken, Vanientowa hospital Tuesday. wish ber 2 speedy recovers. .* William Johnson. superinendent 0 &. Zion Baptis: Sunday school.’ wa. jsent last Sunday owing to his be ing one of the number to go with hi ciareh to Uniontown, Tais is th first t-me in five years. Mrs. Daisy Carpemer o: Pitisbure ‘American Weman. Honored. Wiss Katherine Pemert Davis of Rochester, N. ¥.. has received a eil- ver medal from the Italian Red Cross ccclety in recognition of ter servicet to the Itelian people during the weeks istlowing the Messina carthquake. Mies Davis has also received 2 medal from President T2ft in ackvowleds- ment of ker services. Ske was trav- eling in Italy at the time of the earthquake and did everything in her power for the sufferers. Miss Davis is a graduate of Vassar college and holds a Pb. D. degree from the University of Chicago. She was at one time’ superintendent of the New York State Reformatory for ‘Women and of late years bas been & Jecturer in the New York School of | Pifanthropy. . MEADVILLE Quarterly meeting at Bethel) Sunday: was a marked success both spiritually and financially. Dr. D. S. Bentley, our proficient presiding eider, occu: pied, the pulpit morning and fvening, preaching, two deeply impresdive ser- mons to large and appreciatlye audl- ences. In the afternoon fer M. Crouch of the M. E. church jaterest- ingly occupled the pulpit, after’ which the holy eucharist was admisjistered. At the close of the erening pervices Rev. Young dismissed the chair for a two Weeks’ ¥acation. } Quarterly | conference 5, cqnvened Monday evening at $ p. of® after the Fegular ‘opening exercises anf some dmely remarks-by the presiding elder the business of the conferenke was disposed of in a pleasing, sxstematic manner. The reports showed great progréss during the quarter. The con- ference recommended Rev. \M. A. Mason as an appligant to the Pitts- burg annual conference in Gctober. Charles Douglas presented twojresolu- tions, the one commending the pre- siding elder fo: bis excellent ruler- ship and the other endorsing the woris of Rev. Young and asking’ for his Feturn for the Bfth sear, whi¢h was unanimously. accepted by the konfer- fence. At the close of the sessjon H. M. Malone presented Miss Emma Dee Young & neat purse in dehalfiof the conference tor her iaithful serfite as secretary. : * Dr. D. S. Bentley, Rev. W. N. Young and sirs. J. Butler were enter- tainea at dinner Sunday by Mrs. J. R. Gordon. ‘A dellgnttul reception was given in the churen parlors, last Weahesday: evening by the Allen Enileavor Teague, It being the installation of of- ficers., We must say the président ang bis committee. had exerytiling In ‘an excellent condition. At th¢ close of the installation Rev. Young, who had charge of the installation. sp- pointed the Misses Marion Douglas una M, Goiden Young to condict the president, H. G. Brit, to bis epair. SMrswtieorse Adame. enteika:ned Rev. Young a: dinner Saturday.” Lite Le-oy.Ch.nn met witq quite a parntul aceident last Priday [in a= cluentauy swaliawing concentrated lye. His condition 18 reporteaj much smprovea. Joon M. Brown of Oakland wor- sh.ped at Bethel Suncay evemis. Gaaries soone or Pittsburg whe she guest over stnday 0; mis imnothe:-.1- jaw, Mrs. M. alten. if John W. Young depared Saturday; for \.nioniown wnere he was fvokea to play with the Mozaic ogcaedtea at the. cedicaton 0: xev.” ‘Thomas rord’s cauren, Sunday. While pr the Gity he Was cate-iamed at tael home or Neison Foid. He returned| home Wednesaay and reports naving oau the ume o; hs lite. bi. Bentey aud Rev. Young were entértainea at tea Weanesusy| even- cng oy ats. K. Mason. “iueoin Hnderson. dezarte}! for Crevela.nd, U., Monaay. ‘A pleasant sociat event of Thesday evgning was the reception, tefue-ea rrfsiang Eider Rev.-D. S.. Henties: at ue nether A. Ml =. caurph, in honor or us completing his nvb Sear term as pes:aimg elder of tals ais tict. rhere were many persods who catied dur-ng the evens vetwepn the honrs or ¥ and 1) and the. pzpstam Was extensive, consisting of oth mu- sical ana Vocal seiections. ‘ié com- nuttee of a:rangements was in dharge or Key. at. A. Mason, chairmah, and Charies A! Dougias, "manager Ke neshments were served and tne time passed ali too quickiy. While thp Kev. ar, Benuey 1s not a Meadvilid man, and resiaes in Pittsburg, he has| made ‘a most favorable zmpiession qi the dierent occas.ons he has conducted the services at Bethel A. dt. oe CHARLEROI Mrs. nuse Perkins of Co:umbus, Ohio, is a business cailer herp this week. Walter Smith of Uniontown Is vis: iting Charies Wonzer tnis week kev. and Mrs. L. V. Joneb and the Misses. Lillie Primas and Madet Webster returned home Friday! even- ing -atter attending the cohvenuon at Connelisvilie last week. Mis. L. Y¥, Jones was elacted treasure and Mabel J. W easter 1eco-aing secfetary of the A. C. &. L. The constnuon will meet in-Charleroi 12. | Theodore W. Frimas and Miss, Pat- terson of P.ttsburs visited My.” Pri- mas’ parents receatly. { The camp meeung at Lynns (rove for the past two Sundayqs kag been well’attended. It wi:l cont.nue tHrouga Agus: 5 and 13. Ail are mvited. Take the Chazlero.Monessen cars and get off at the grove. { ‘Mrs. Arnetta rrimas of Lock Four was a recent Pittsburg caller. | W. D. Steward of Lock Four lett last Week 107 Cenada to transadt bus iness. i Lucellus Jennings of California, Pa, was a Chariero} caller a teW days age. teens ‘Mrs. Anna Rideout.ard son Arthur leit ‘1uesaay for Mart-nsourg, W. Va. tor a montn’s trip. They eapbit 0 visit the collowing poms: hérpers Ferry. Conococheasve leland, | New- ville, Carlisle and Harrisourg, Pr. Meg Rideout “ult: leave Thursdhy, Willam S. B.own lest for his! home Tuesday at Litvetown N.C, | > Ross Thompson o:' Brownsville at- tended camp tneet ng at Lran's Grove last Sunday. | “the annual exexrsion giv(ar Uy Gass, City wotge se of C aap lero, ‘Tuesday, fo Hock Point was 2 suc: ccsefus one ard indeeded the Lhst of a:der was maiiia.ned and ever: one Tepotts au an enjevaote day sptnt in Tee aH ee eee ig coat hee: Miss Gladys Hitten ef Monondzheta miother, Mrs. Hannah Davison. | Mrs. Ilery £. Brown v: Phgadel- jas: Tuesday. - { The Jeffexson base ball team ghve a Hufris Accooe, who has been s:ci¢ for ‘The Mt. Zion Baptist con: tion gaye a pe fete at Franklin sthool on’ last Monday, and they have |been holding a hazar at their chi all week. Tcnight will be the ck _MRS. E. JONES 905 Wyile Avesus, PITTSBURG, PA. Treatment: La RACE ADJUSTHMEET ESSAYS on the NEGRO IN AMERICA ‘wr ceLzy mR pegs incde. ween _ RARGE OCEAVO:-#208, penpaid, 38 CITED (Coten tahen br Cnerier. John M. Porter APGTHECARY *\ ~ 2639 Wyte Avesse, . Car. Francie St. PITTSBURG, PAD * +" ‘The new store ts managed by MR J. M: Porter, the old, reliable dragy gistof Philadelphia. “We are not here because we are here,” bat woare-here to secemme date the people. : ONE CALL WILL CONVINCE YOU ‘+ M. PORTER, Proprietor. JACKSON Funeral Director _ Wine Carriages fcr Opere Parties 1809 Wylie Avenue, and 1208-1810 Bingham St, 8. 8. aes W. L.: WEBBER - DRUGGIST, : USO Wylie ive. Cor. Junifla St. PITTSBURG, PA. —~ PRONES—Ball 187 fcheniis—F. dA. 100 atm Hair-Dressing — Shampecind: Scalp Treatment al Sgeciaity \Sealp Treatment for Dandraff, Salt Rheum, Dry Itch Pimples,. Zore Spots, etc., and on reagonable terms: Madsm Walkers’ Wonderful Hair Grower Guar- anteed. Call or write # MRS, J. W. BRANSCM SCHOOL ST. EDGEWORTH, PA. The Purpose. of an { Advertisetnent "y ie tovsrre vont your goods—talk to the ff: ‘Peach. Koodvertise- ina reference ‘poise to those whiose' wants are. wosth{supplying. 3 FOR RENT ‘°* ROOMING HOUSE ‘Miosiy furnished rooms for respect thle men. “Centrally located, 1018 Wyile avenue. Rates reasonable, OM eatabtished house. Mrs. Ada Palmer, Proprictress. FURNISHED ROOMS Neatly furnished’ rooms at S713 Kirkwood street, East Bnd. Handy to all ear lines.» TO LET Nice light room in East End. All conveniences to couple, or two youns men. Must have bgt ‘reference. Ap ply Couriers Why CORT Rooming Hgquse canthatly tocated and doing a good business. Well’ furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great sasrifice Inquire at once. 1012 Wyile Avenue ————<————_—_————-—(— |“ FOR SALE—Lot, corner of Aller ‘gheny avenue and car line, Emsworth, Good Yocation. for barber shop and Bore. ‘Address, Conriar FUBNI HED ROOM Large front room, second floor, for. man and wife, vetthout children, or jtwo gentlemen. Sfust have. good rel- ference. Write or inquire Courier. At ance, a good, reliable, sober col ored man to work’in a dry cleaning and’ dying plant as cleaner and preas- ef. Write ma at once, 71 N. Front fteeet, Mt. Clemens, Mich, Geo. I. Hutchison. proprietor. pac Ah Don't Take Itf] that just because you are in business, everybody (s aware of the fact. Your coay be the fine#t in thé market. Ber they will remain on your shelves unless the peopic are told about them IVE if you want to soovs your. merchandise. Reach the Bi. buyersin theirbomes F ‘the colunins of THIS. P/ aE fount few oul recy s headeque Writ ae WASHINGTON Robert Burroughs of Chicago was a recent visitor to his sister-in-law, Mrs. Cella Burroughs, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gardner, who have been spending the summer at Mt. Pleasant, have returned to Washington and are visiting at the home of Mrs. Sarah Banks. Prof. H. W. Smith of Nomo, Va., will open a music studio here about September 1. Mrs. Martha Patterson of North Lincoln street spent last week visiting friends and relatives at Canonsburg. Mrs. Anna Wheeler has returned from Oxford, O. where she has been taking a special course of study. Clinton Skinner attended the Frog's picnic at Rock Point last Thursday. George Sluby and little daughter of Canonsburg were Sunday guests of his daughter, Mrs. George Brown, of Cherry avenue, this place. William Miner and family have moved into their newly purchased home at 14 Charters street. Mrs. Clarehue Johns and little daughter of Wheeling W. Va., are visiting their Mr. and Mrs. William Miner. Mrs. Johns little daughter has been quite ill of whooping cough, but is improved now. Mrs. Grace Henderson is agent for Nelson's hair grower. J. Wesley Grayson, recently with the N. B. A., is now agent for the Alta Friendly society. Watch for ad. Mrs. Henry Lewis of Hall avenue shipped her household goods to Youngtown, O., this week, and she will join her husband there the first of next week. While we regret very much the departure of Mrs. Lewis, we wish her success in her new home. Mrs. Lewis is a loyal supporter of the Courier, a faithful member of the John Wesley M. E. church, of the Household of Ruth 603 and of the Lucy Thurman club, all of which organizations recommend her to similar ones in her new place of residence. Alfrece Crockett left Wednesday evening for a stay of several weeks at Stamford, Pa. Miss Pia Bailey, who has been the house guest of Mrs. Stephen Patch, returned to her home in Pittsburgh last Sunday. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Batch, who on their return, stopped off at Canonsburg, where they are still visiting. Ellsworth Bryant is the new agent of the National Benefit Association in places of J. Wesley Grayson. Misses Isabel Askew and Edna Walters were Pittsburgh callers last week, returning home on Monday. William Lyons and family have moved from Erie, to Poplar street, Siskin Hill. Mrs. Henry Comedy of Clarksbury was the guest of her husband and sons last week. Word was received in Washington Tuesday evening of the serious injury in a gas explosion of George Richards or Pittsburgh, brother of Mrs. Mary F. Crockett. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Ida Patterson, wife of J. W. Patterson of Erie street, who has been seriously ill the past week, is funeral. Miss Brid McCurdy is confined to bed by Illness. Mfs. William Banks of Burton avenue is slightly improved, but is still confined to the house. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. A large audience was present last Sunday to greet the pastor, Rev. T. J. Askew, who has been absent the past three weeks, spending his vacation at Bermuda. Rev. Askew delivered two excellent sermons, which were appreciated by all present. Wednesday evening Rev. C. E. Askew noted Baptist minister and brother of our pastor, matched to the congregation. Next Sunday morning communion will be observed. All members are urged to be present, as the pastor has some special announcements to make. John Wesley M. E. Church. Mothers' day was appropriately observed at this church at 3 p.m. last Sunday. A large and appreciative audience greeted the pastor, Rev. Jefferson, who gave some wholesome advice to all present. Some special features of the occasion were the singing of Miss Carrie Jefferson, the 14-year daughter of Rev. Jefferson, a solo by Theodore Hill and receptions by those Emma Hill and Jane Scott. Wright's Chapel. Rev. Turner, the pastor, has returned from attending the district conference at Franklin On. this day. Some he stopped off at Riverside Park, some he stopped off at Pittsburgh, and attended the church picnic of which he was a former pastor. Rev. W. L. Lee visited this church two weeks ago. Mrs. Lloyd Rangold and High daughter Frances of Pittsburgh were recent visitors to Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Turner. Mrs. Turner expects to soon start for a visit with friends in Chicago and Irving O. Last Sunday morning Rev. Turner preached at the John Wesley Zon church in Pittsburg, but occupied his own pulpit in the evening. Rev. and Mrs. Turner wish to thank the members and friends for the surprise given them last week. Nazareth Baptist Church. Church services were last Sunday were well attended. Rev. Turner preached in the morning and Rev. Powell preached in the Sunday school and B. Y. P. Y. were well attended. Rev. Howe and Louis Wilson, representing the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U., attended the state convention at Willis transport. Pa. August 2 to 5. B. R. C. Clinton, Joseph Owens, Misses Lulu Ransom and Correl, and Nanny Porter attended the mass meeting at Ebenezebra Baptist church, Pittsburg, last Sunday. Rev. Joseph Spells and was so thankful their many friends who measantly surprised them last Wednesday evening with a donation party. Miss Marquette Eaker celebrated her 18th birthday last Thursday evening. The out of town shirts, were the Misses Hull of Wheeling, Game and music were the evenings' diversions. Miss Alice Charlton was the recipient of many beautiful presents when on August 1st, a number of her friends met at her home in honor of her 12th birthday. A pleasant afternoon was spent at all present. A very pleasant surprise met Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Hoey last Monday when upon their return from a series of calls, they found a number of yoking folks of the city headed by Misses Ethel West and Opal Slagonter eagerly awaiting them. A pleasant evening was spent and some excellent music was furnished by members of the party. Many beautiful and handsome presents were received and after hearty congratulations to the bride and groom, they departed for their homes. MAKE PLEA FOR CHANGE OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT (Continued from Page One) notoriously. Are you afraid to jeopardize your standing, your salary, your natural life? Then you are only a moral coward boasting of influences exercised in past days. Christianity means battling for right whether to Greek, Jew or Gentile. You are debtor to all men not by comparison, but helpfulness. Sir, the avaricious trusts are not near so destructive to good government herein complained of. It is of the same type and character as that which caused you and other civilized nations to express condolence when Russia and Turkey were murdering their Jewish citizenry. Even then, some perverts in our own government tried to condone America's treatment of the negro by false comparisons. This idea ought to down also. Persecution in Europe should not encourage persecution in America. Much is also said about graft in high places. That wicked genius whose spirit dominates our national life is a peculiar sort of a grafter. He grafts by abrogating and suppressing human rights and privileges. As heretofore mentioned there are reasons for sowing and cultivating evil seed. Nowhere do more valid reasons exist proving that idea than in political activity. Swimming in the sea of pupar sentiment, political minnows have developed into huge whales. Men with scarcely intelligence to dodge a thunder shower find it easy to ride down this sea into the port of notoriously. This uncongenial atmosphere has not only contaminated life but has largely overspread the face of the Church of God. Like the three weeks' delay of the angel in Bible days, church militant has not the courage to break up race prejudice and take a permanent stand for universal right. Civilization does not condemn erecting a common standard to which all must conform. The sin comes in where one man claims pre-eminent rights whether conditions are equal or unequal. Politics therefore being the dominant spirit of our national life, it is profoundly important that a healthier sentiment be created in that field of endeavor. This can be accomplished by elevating men of high ideals to rulership and sustained by a fair-minded press both of church and state. This is to be the ultimate outcome of the American government since its principles are embedded in Christianity. If these things cannot be realized, the force we call religion is too weak to subvert and transform the brute nature in man. Wending our way to divine services on the golden Sabbath morns is to be considered a piece of superfluity born of time-worn formality. If however, this force of religion is as rated—and we sincerely believe it is—then we have the assurance based on the words of the great Gentile apostle, we can do all things through him who dwells within us. Lastly, this brute force in our national life must down if ever we expect to realize the object of our fondest hope. *Wickedness needs to be and always will be condemned and punished. Righteous acts should always be commended without regards as to who it is.* A people may be considered great from an angle of material prosperity, but weak in its standards of judgment. Observation discloses the fact that two standards of judgment exist in America as a rule. One is conditioned on the civil code and known as civil law. The other is conditioned on popular feeling and known as the "unwritten law." It is needless to say which is the controlling force when the criminal belongs to the despised race and the crime is against the superior race. In view of the various facts stated in this humble paper, we implore the better conscience of our great republic to begin an. create a healthier atmosphere for the black man to live and move about in it. Our elder brother is angry at us for evils imaginary. Every effort on our part has begun put forth to reconcile him to us, but his mind remains evil toward us. Whatever idea the migro race may have about the existence of Almighty God, it is certainly no stronger than the idea that there is a personal devil whose influences men allow to fill their lives for ages. If the object for which this plea is made is ever realized our faith is that there will be no more race problem so far as the negro is concerned in America. Religion is the true key. SIR EDWIN ARNOLD AS AN EDI TOR. Sir Edwin Arnold was perhaps the most savvy man who ever paced Fleet street. His correspondence must have been enormous, but it never seemed a tax. He hailed a contribution from an acquaintance with thanks on one day, begged forgiveness on the next for a day's inevitable delay in publication and on the third offered his congratulations. At first sight people thought the friendly manner too good to be true, but Arnold proved true on long trial. "I am a nightly journalist," he once said, and one who knew he took pride in the ambiguous sound of the "nightly." A proper knight of the pen was he—London Chronicle. "How did the young man who wanted to go in the newspaper business get along?" "It was a pretty race for success, but he won by a nose." "What do you mean?" "A nose for news"—Baltimore American. Let US PRINT TOUR SALE BULLS By REV. G. S. COLLINS, A. B., M. D. HOMA, LA. Isaiah 52:7—"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings; that pub- lisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good; that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God releighth." This text to my mind clearly sets forth the excellence of the position which the true minister of Christ occupies. This position, pointed out by Christ to the great major prophet, is one far removed from the valley of ignorance, superstition and sin. Their feet are seen "upon the mountains." Note well the exalted position of the feet of these messengers of peace. What significance attaches to this position! Does every true herald of the cross of Christ realize the exaltedness of the position to which he has been called? If so, then whence come so many accusations against the gospel ministry? There are those who believe that the race would be far better if some of the ministerial branches were severed. If this view has in it a scintilla of truth, and heaven knows it has, then it is plainly seen that in but not of the ranks of God's true ministers are those whose feet are not "upon the mountains," but are seen lurking in the byways of unrighteousness. Feet lurking in forbidden paths; feet lurking in lying paths. These false prophets are pullbacks to the race. It has been truthfully said that no race can rise higher than its women. Glorious saying! But may it not also be said that no race can rise higher than its ministry? The text was uttered at a time when divine efforts were busy trying to persuade the church to believe in the free redemption of Christ. Now it is the work of the gospel ministry to continue to impress the church with the importance of this truth. To do this successfully, the ministry must maintain the highest intellectual, moral and religious position; in other words, its feet must ever remain "upon the mountain." No incompetent ministry can accomplish this great task. The feet of Christ's real ministry are placed upon the highest elevation of intellectuality. No minister can keep abreast of these times unless he has the best possible mental training. He must be able to make the truth plain, pleasing and moving. He must be one who knows the truth, and knowing dares maintain it. You, who understand the science of teaching, know that to be a successful teacher one's knowledge must not be limited to any one subject, but broad and comprehensive. It should embrace not merely what is in the book, but more or less of the whole realm of science, especially should he know the character of the minds he is called to teach and their surroundings. He should be acquainted with the human mind. But if this is true of the common school teacher, how much more is it essential that the teacher of divine truth should know the material on which he is to work. He should be able to read the minds of men and to understand their tendencies, habits and motives. He should learn how to deal with their prejudices and help them over their doubts and difficulties and strengthen them against temptations. He should feel the ever-abling call of God to occupy this lofty position and the call of the people to put forth the greatest effort to prepare, ye, to thoroughly prepare to occupy it. Moreover, my brethren, we live in a land where the demands upon a minister are ever increasing. Our entire country is provided with public schools, secondary schools, academies, colleges and universities, which are every year improving in quality. These institutions are sending out annually thousands of graduates into all the walks of life. It is obvious to be a minister. In a land like ours, demands the highest degree of intelligence and the best possible mental culture. Some of you may ask, Why is it necessary for a minister to be an educated man? Did not the Divine Teacher choose the humble fishermen of Gallilee to be his ministers? Let us look at this important question a moment. Suppose we admit that it is sufficient for a minister of the gospel to know as much as old the Gallilean fishermen, who were Christ's apostles. What minister is there who knows us much? The Gallilean fishermen were Jews, able to read and even to recite from memory the Hebrew Scripture of the Old Testament. They thoroughly understood Greek so to speak it as their native tongue. They spent at least three years under the daily instructions of the greatest theological teacher the world ever saw, and they received from him special power, divine inspiration, to remember his words, and they mrew from their childhood every hill and valley and hamlet in the land of Palestine, where the Lord's ministry was performed. NOTICE We are anxious to have The Counter placed with some good members of all colored churches. that just because you are in business, everybody is aware of the fact. Your goods may be the finest in the market but they will remain on your shelves unless the people are told about them. ADVERTISE if you want to move your merchandise. Reach the buyers in their city through the columns of THIS PAPER and on every dollar expended you'll reap a handsome dividend. THE AFRO-AMERICAN PRESS. Editor Macbeth Tells of Its Duty to Business Enterprises. That the Afro-American press should exploit the business enterprises conducted by the race is the opinion expressed by Mr. Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore (Md.) Times, in a recent interview. "Ever since the race paper, has been running," says Mr. Macbeth, "church, fraternal and social gossip have formed the major portion of its contents and only a scattering notice here and there has been given to the business enterprises of the race. Without minimizing what the church and fraternal organizations have done for racial uplift, one cannot gainst the fact that the intelligent and farseeing business man of the race is coming to the fore, and it remains for the race paper to give him all of the encouragement possible. "A big crop of successful business men would be a splendid asset to the race. These men, by their money and BEGH L. MACRETH. public spirit, could wield a tremendous influence for us, besides giving our bright boys and girls an opportunity for business experience and success. With growing prejudice in some quarters and the tendency to let the colored man shift for himself, we demand that the business enterprises which reap so large a profit from the men and women of the race should be in the hands of our own men and women. "There is an abundance of opportunities for the small storekeeper—the man who sells the necessities of life. Out of these small enterprises big ones could evolve and racial progress would then be more evenly balanced along all lines. The splendid gifts made to worthy causes in this country have almost always come from successful business men, and that should be our one if we are to look after our own." Mr. Macbeth says he has received a number of assurances from all parts of the country of interest in his project for a national Negro daily. Such a publication is sadly needed at this particular period in the life of colored Americans in the United States. Half heartedness has never won a battle. Ambition, self reliance and perseverance are the necessary essentials to put into such a project. These we have, and with them we may succeed. AFRO-AMERICANS HONOR LATE BROOKLYN MERCHANT Public Expression of Appreciation For Friendship of Abraham Abraham. To show their appreciation of the late Abraham Abraham, head of the big dry goods firm of Abraham & Straus in Brooklyn, who employed a large number of colored persons in his establishment, a number of colored citizens recently met at the Carlton avenue branch of the Y. M. C. A. and passed resolutions deploring his death. Mr. Frank Jackson; who was a confidential employee of Mr. Abraham for twenty-three years, and to whom he left an annuity of $400 for life, gave a vivid description of his experience with the firm during over a score of years. He laid much stress upon the fact that the first three colored men whom the firm employed were of the type that made a favorable impression. The number of Afro-Americans in the employ of the firm at the present time is seventy-fire. Mr. William Russell Johnson, the second colored man to enter the employ of the firm, also made a brief address in which he expressed his gratitude for the opening made for the race with this well known establishment and to the late Mr. Abraham for his generous consideration for the colored employees. Others who spoke were Dr. W. L. Hunter, Rev. Dr. W. W. Beckett and Mr. M. P. Saunders. Mr. John D. Nixon, chairman of the branch, presided, and Mr. Arthur L. Comitber acted as secretary. The committee on resolutions appointed by Chairman Nixon consisted of the following persons—viz. Dr. W. L. Hunter, William Russell Johnson, Francis Gilbert, N. B. Delson, Dr. W. W. Beckett, Dr. William M. Moss, M. P. Saunders, R. L. Jackson, A. L. Comitber and J. D. Nixon. District Sunday School Convention. The Newman N. C. District Sunday school convention will hold its next meeting in Flintshire, A. M. E. church, Newburn, for four days, beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Decisions are made from the Sunday schools within the jurisdiction of the district. OBITUARY Filmore P. Taylor died from a fall from the elevator shaft at the Oliver Building on July 27. Funeral exertions were held at his Pittsburgh home on Broad street on Sunday last. Rev. Edith presiding. The body was shipped to his home in Chelsea. Valle is survived by a wife and two children. Mr. Taylor was a graduate of Howard University and was a skilled artist and was employed at art decorating in the Oliver building at the time of his sad accident. This is the age of the "survival of the fittest." If you are in any kind of business today and not employing Twentieth Century Methods in conducting your business, such as advertising your goods, keeping your place up-to-date and giving a full dollar's worth for one dollar of good money, you must not be disappointed if you do not succeed. While some of our merchants, both white and colored on the Hill have waived up to the fact that this paper is a valuable medium to advertise their business, others are still asleep. In fact, we were told by the wife of a department store above Loan street, in speaking of others on Wylie avepile now using this paper, that she "didn't care" if those carrying advertisements in our paper did get their business. We want our people to remember this and not patronize a store who don't care. This is not a bad place to care, but from the highest and most influential business man of the country today, the man of the country today, they have been very forcefully reminded of the fallacy of such utterances, and some of them are now in the penitentiary, and the end is not yet. We also want our colored business men to wake up to the fact they do not now need a white paper to advertise their business and their wants, as they now have a medium of their own that will get results, and it is inconsistent for them to go elsewhere. There is another amusing feature in the sale of the Courier encountered by a good many of our agents that we have a word to say. In the first place, this paper is run on a cash basis. We pay our bills weekly, and any who should ask our agents to trust them for the price of a paper, five cents, is really poor in mind or poor in technique to indicate the value of this paper to the race. In fact, the sooner our people can separate themselves as much as possible from asking trust for a shoe string and up, the sooner they may expect to make some headway. One of the greatest evils today in keeping poor people from getting ahead is the trust evil as practiced by many installment houses, who charge from 50 to 75 per cent more for their goods than they are really worth. MEET ME AT THE MT. CLEMENS HOTEL If you want to enjoy nature's resting place and drink the waters of life, you should not fail to visit the Mt. Clemens hotel this year, conducted by the well-known and one of the most prestigious hotels, the race in which the Mt. Geo. I. Hutchinson, who is fully assisted by h's charming wife, the heating water at Mt GEORGE I. HUTCHINSON. Clemens will clean your system out and add years to your life. Mr. Hutchinson has gone to a good deal of expense to give our people the best accommodations possible, and you will not regret your visit to his famous hotel and mineral bath house. See ad in this paper for rates and A SPECIAL NOTICE All agents take notice—Must have your notes by Wednesday in order that you may receive your paper Sat. midday. Going Up Aleft. Going A woman may feel in height has felt obliged to result a specialist in disease of the heart. Can you picture that specialist, with stethoscopes in hand, going up a stepladder? Cleveland Plain Dealer. cial Ne sions Who Anticipate Attic National st Conve Special Notice To All Persons Who Anticipate Attending the National Baptist Convention Which will convene in high, Sept. 12 to e to secure good homes or must at once correspond will send all communication Chairmanl, 5109 Broad S. D. Patterson, D. D., Seet, N. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. will send their communi sirman, 248 Lumbard St. Agnes Gou d, Secretary, 2 d, Master of Transporta high, Pa. Pittsburgh, Sept. 12 to 19, 1911 If you desire to secure good homes during your stay in the city, you must at once correspond with the local committee. The men will send all communications to Rev. T. H. C. Messer, D. D., Chairman, 5109 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, or Rev. C. D. Patterson, D. D., Secretary, 409 W. Jefferson Street, N. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. All women will send their communications to Mrs. J. S. Morton, Chairman, 248 Lumbard Street., Pittsburgh, Pa., or to Miss Agnes Gou d, Secretary, 209 Cedar Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. A. L. Ballard, Master of Transportation, 5620 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. RD NEGRO INSURANCE OF THE WORLD BECAUSE For Further information or Y. H. PUTNE Bell Phone, 2010-R Grant mation or terms to Agents, Address OUTNEY, District M Grant 1811 CENTRE AVE ESTABLISHED 1885 J. H. Co 614 Herron Ave Ladles and Morn ings and Shoes. 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