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THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. DR. CHAS. T. WALKER OPENS THE CONVENTION Lecture on "The Optimistic Side of a Pessimistic Problem" IMMENSE CHORUS UNDER REV. W. H. PIUS, D. D. VOL. II. NO. 39. (Dr. Chas. T. Walker.) (Reported by Walter N. Scott, Staff Correspondent.) Greeted by weather that made indoors comfortable, and amid scenes in Luna Park that reminded one of a country fair, the much-talked of National Baptist Convention opened on Tuesday evening, September 11, 1911, on schedule time. An immense audience greeted Dr. Chasm, T. Walker, who lectured on the "Optimistic Side of a Pessimistic Problem." After music by the choir, an Invocation by Rev. N. W. Bailey of Plainfield, N. J., another selection by the choir and a solo by J. C. Mellix, Dr. Gco. Howard, now of Petersburg, Va., but formerly of this city, and a great favorite here, introduced the speaker of the evening. In his remarks he said: "Dr. Walker is known as the Black Spurgeon of America. A man of National reputation, than whom there is no more distinguished orator among our people in this county. "My people tell me that I am a lecturer because people do not shout at a lecture," said Dr. Walker is opening. I want to mention the special features of this singing. No race can sing that music like our people. The truth is the other people cannot sing at all. Rev. Dwelle of Braddock, when inviting me here urged that I have a subject. I wired him that my subject would be the "Optimistic Side of a Pessimistic Problem," and I had some difficulty in getting the telegraph operator to understand what that was. The Passimistic View. There is a pessimistic side to the Negro problem and an optimistic side. Fate has no place in this life. In our race, especially, there is no time or place for it. A pessimist is one who is filled with dark and gloomy forebodings, who does not believe in the possibilities of the race. "No good man or good woman in the race," he says. He believes that the race is doomed. He argues to support his pessimism the ignorance of the race, the injustices heaped upon it such as disfranchisement, injustice by the daily papers that go so far to encourage lynching—all these things make a dark picture. True Optimism. But we ought to keep our faces turned hopefully toward the morning sun. We ought to carry heavy burdens up the Hill of Difficulties. Optimism is based first on implicit faith in Jehovah. If we cannot get ourselves to exercise implicit faith in God, all is lost. God knows but one race, the human race; God is no supervisor of persons. Reasons for Race Optimism. Our growth and our progress began with the signing of the Enamelation Proclamation loss less years ago. Lincoln was guided by the hand of God. This was the greatest set of the nineteenth century. But our battle for civilization began in earnest. First it was argued that the Negro could not become intelligent, then it was said that he could not even love. Have both beliefs not been proven groundless? In fact, the Negro is very elastic. Every time he is thrown against the wall he gets a dent, but straightens out and comes back again. (Laughter: The Indian, however, when thrown against the civilization of the white man flattened out like a pancake. FURTHERLY We have reduced our illiteracy more than 50 per cent. According to figures furnished by Dr. Du Bois, we own sixty million dollars worth of church property, fifteen million of which represents the valuation of the edifices. The race has more than two million laborers. The majority are industrious and law-abiding. Senator Tillman himself made a careful investigation and then said that 90 per cent were industrious and law-abiding and this statement certainly ought to be accepted. According to Dr. Du Bois two hundred thousand members of our race are farmers and fifty thousand are engaged in commerce and in the liberal arts and professions. There are five thousand trained colored men and women and sixty bankers, every one colored. Conditions in the Southland. Conditions in the Southland. Throughout the South the black man is learning to take advantage of his disadvantages. The Negro of the South is outstripping the Negro of the Northern section of the United States. Indeed, while the colored men and women of the North are holding indignation meetings for the benefits of their brethren in the South the colored men and women of the South may well be holding prayer meetings for their brethren in the North. (Laughter and applause.) Practical Christianity the Solution. When we, as a race, have adopted practical Christianity, then and not until then will we arrive at the solution of our pessimistic problem. Politics will never solve it. Practical Christianity is the Negro's greatest need. There must be Christian education. It is better to have a dead body than a dead mind. No race can hope to succeed by having another race do its thinking. Practical Christianity is like bicycle riding, you must either go on or go off. (Laughter.) There is an optimistic side of our problem due to the organised effort in evidence everywhere throughout our broad land to uphold the race. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION SOUVENIR NUMBER Recently many beautiful Y. M. C. A. buildings for colored youths have been erected or planned in Washington $190,000 building, in Chicago a $160,000 one, in Los Angeles another $100,000 building, in New York a men of that city gave $1,000 apiece to the Y. M. C. A. in that city. Co-Oberation. Another good sign of progress is that we are learning the power of cooperation. This means that we are becoming more self-reliant, for the greatest evidence of weakness is division. Cooperation is taught by Jehovah himself, and it is with the truth in mind that the work of the Deity is divided that we conceive Him as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy God—God is the Creator, God the Savior, God the Comporter and Sanctifier. To secure cooperation we must first learn how to follow. No man is fit to lead who has not yet learned to allow himself to be guided. The Negro as a Christian. God is preserving the Negro race in order to bring about the highest type of Christian religion. I firmly believe that the Negro is fully capable of being developed is to that type of Christian. We have the opportunity of cultivating the spirit of love in return for the spirit of hatred. The man who loves cultivates the spirit of Christ. Love is the queen of the heavenly virtues. Love is greater than faith and hope, because faith and hope are human, but love is divine. Whoever loves is born of God. The fact is, that very many of us are Christians. We believe in the universal brotherhood of man and that God is more concerned in man than the angels. Give members of the race who are ashamed of their race cards of dismission. I don't know where they are going and I don't particularly care. In the Negroes' progress since the days of slavery he marked time and kept step because he knew that marrching had to be done. Recently investigators have claimed that the Negro navigator accompanying Columbus when he discovered America. True or not, I will believe this until I get to Heaven and find out. Then it won't make much difference if there wasn't. Ignorance will lodge with anyone that will give it lodging. No color in the realm of thought! That young lady that has just played on the piano so beautifully to accompany this wonderful singing, touched the black keys as well as the white keys. Not color but fitness; it is up to us to deliver the goods. Give the women of the race the proper recognition and the proper respect. Our women do not receive the constructive sympathy of the men of our own race. When I left my congregations in heaven on Sunday night, I found them back on earth on Monday morning and I had to so around trying to get some of them out of the police station. The man is best prepared for heavier who does his dute on earth. Our spouses have got to be more practical or they will be empty. Our ministers and our professional man should get together for the good of the race. I am against idleness. Don't talk so much about heavenly rest. Jonah would never have been taken overboard had he not been taking a nap. Let us emphasize the gospel of work of constant effort. Whoever is faithful is a member of Christ's kingdom. Dr. Walker finished with a sweeping outburst of eloquence "Let us rise!" he exclaimed, "let the race rise, let the whole race rise." He left the audience inspired with new faith, new courage and a new spirit of optimism. The address was easily the most wonderful of all the many splendid ones delivered by the eloquent Georgia divine in Pittsburgh. DETECTIVE GEO. W. COLE At the conclusion of the lecture selections were rendered by the choir under the direction of Rev. N. H. Plus, D. D. This large and efficient chorus of Pittsburgh singers furnished splendid music throughout the entire evening and showed what excellent training they had received under their able director. Catastrophe Theatena. While the choir was preparing for their last number a sharp report resembling the crack of a pistol was in the east side in the east pavilion near the arrow entrance stairway. Detective Geo. W. Cole was displeasantly downscaled and found that the sound resulted from the cracking of the rotted post supporting the floor, that the floor had sunk about one foot as the result and that at any instant the entire floor might give in and the thousand human souls above plunged headlong into eternity. Returning, he spoke to Director Plus, instructing him to continue the music and then to direct his chus through the west or Craig street exit. This was done, and the audience in the meantime was divided between the two exits and the strain on the east side of the building remoond and the danger lessened. If but one person in the crowd had allowed to suspect their danger and had made an outcry, all together probable if not confirmed on Para Right). (Continued on Para Right.) Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. PITTSBURG. PA.. SEPTEMBER 16, 1911. --- AFRO-AMERICANS ARE ADVANCING AFRO-AMERICANS ARE ADVANCING Fruitage of Friendly Relations Between the Races Shown. SOME NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Little Rock Pictured as Queen Among the Many Cities of the Great Southwest In Which Thrift and Industry Mark Rapid Progress of the Race Along Distinct Lines. Little Rock, Ark.—There are perhaps few cities in the great southwestern section of the United States where more amicable relations exist between the white and colored people than is true of Little Rock. This was plainly shown at the recent meeting of the DR. CLESTEN HAYMAN, M. D. National Negro Business league, which held its sessions in Kemminga beautiful theater in this city for three days. As a result of this wholesome relation our people are making rapid advancement in business, buying homes and educating their children. School facilities are good, and opportunities for the well equipped young men and women to get employment as teachers and principals in the various institutions of learning are splendid. The business arena also stands with doors ajar, and there are many who have entered its portals and are doing well. In the professional line, aside from teaching in the public schools, we mention Dr. George W. Hayman, who is doubtless the leading physician of the city. Dr. Hayman has by thrift and strict attention to the duties of his profession built up a lucrative practice. His real estate holdings constitute practically an entire block in a choice residential section of the town. As a lawyer Scipio A. Jones has no equal in the state. By the members of the local and state bar he is not regarded as a Negro lawyer, but as a member of the fraternity whose opinions are respected and sought. He has practiced and does practice in all the courts of the state and the United HON. B. K. BETTON. States and does the work of practically every fraternal organization in the state of Arkansas. Much of this practice is divided with his young, partner, Thomas J. Price, who has been associated with him in the past three years, coming to Arkansas, from Washington, where for some time he had been associated with Judge Terrell. Mr. Price is grand attorney for the Pythians and is fast making a name for himself in Arkansas. Mr. Jones is distinctly one of the Negro leaders of Arkansas. He is president of the local and state Negro Business leagues and easily divides honors with John E. Bush, receiver of public money and register of the land office in Little Rock. S. K. Betton, the endowment treasurer of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, who lives at Beulah, fifty miles from Little Rock, owns a 500 acre farm in Prairie county and farms on a very large scale. He has some very valuable stock, good tenant houses on his land and is a justice of the peace in his local district. He stands high as a layman in the Baptist church and is corresponding secretary of one of the district associations. REV. T. H. C. MESSER, Chairman. STORY OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH By Rev. J. H. Dwelle, D. D. Secretary of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention. The story of the Baptist church, historically speaking, is quite well known to the people generally. The State of Pennsylvania is fast becoming a great Baptist stronghold. The grand difficulty with which we have had to contend in Pennsylvania is the greatest length of our state from East to West, and the financial burdens thrust upon the church when conventional meetings were held at either end, and yet loyal Baptists each year cross the rugged mountains and meet to plan the advancement of the Lord's kingdom. The quantity of people who have come North written the last few years is astonishing. The general idea has been that these people are simply migratory never do wells may or may not be correct. The masses perhaps are suitable subjects for real home mission work, but we must not forget that Southern prejudice, proscription and segregation have added some very substantial citizens to our Northern Negro population. We might cite as an example the cases of the notorious man White of Philadelphia and Attorney E. A. Johnson of New York, both most eminent and excellent gentlemen of whom any community would be proud and whose wise counsel and splendid example is a great loss to the people among whom they once moved. There is no doubt of the fact that the low estimate of human life and the disregard of personal and property rights on the part of the South have sent us/ some most desirable citizens. Anyhow, they come, and the masses come from states where Baptists predominate. They present a complicated problem, as many are facsimiles of the prodigal in the far country, loosed from the moorings of far influences, joyful in the question of certain librarians in the hitherto unknown, exuberant in the strength of unimpaired manhood they furnish splendid material for dens of vice and sin. The Baptist churches in Pennsylvania are doing much to save just these people at Downingtown, Pa., located on the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 32 miles from the historic city of Philadelphia, they have erected a splendid institution; the farm was originally owned by William Penn and 110 acres of the best soil in the Keystone State was purchased at a cost of $5,500 and improved to the extent of $150,000. Baptist brain and determination and fortitude did this. We are not forgetful of the fact that this school is receiving State aid and therefore cannot be sectarian, but we know whereof we speak. John S. Trower, its founder, was a Baptist and William A. Creditt, its efficient president, is a Baptist and W. G. Parks, its chairman of trustees, is a Baptist and the State Baptist Convention contributes annually to its support, it is simply a Baptist school so broad that no worthy boy is refused, so broad that denomination is forgotten in the formation of its Board of Trustees, so broad that it can affiliate with and feed one of the greatest Presbyterian institutions in America. The world may say what it pleasees and for financial or other reasons change some things about Wilberforce, except the fact that Daniel Payne, conceived Wilberforce and labored and suffered for what is there today. The Methodists claim berforce and support it was formed as they should, because it was born in a Methodist brain and warmed in a Methodist School. So with Dowlington. State aid does not destroy the labor of the people who did their labor until help came from without. Both schools received state aid last year, in adolving states. The Peninsularia Industrial school, located at Eaglesville, is another Baptist school receiving state aid. Rev. Morton Wilton is its president and also chairman of the Executive Board of the State Baptist Convention. The Baptists of Pennsylvania have also attempted with indifferent success to provide a home for the aged and infirm. There was hope at one time that this object would be an assured success, but bad management (Continued on Page Eight.) THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN REV. C. D. PATTERSON, Secretary. GOV. TENER DESIRES ACTION ON LYNCHING Instructs Attorney General to Bring the Coatesville Mob Members to Justice. Governor John K. Tener held a conference at the Bellevue-Stratford hotel on Tuesday with Attorney General John C. Bell regarding the Coatesville lynching. When asked the reason for the governor's visit to the city, Mr. Bell said: "The governor grants every power of this Commonwealth employed to bring the perpetrators of the Coatesville outrage to justice at once, and I will carry out his instructions." He did not express any opinion that the county will "die down," but his remark with emphasis that the shipper is going to sift the ashes that recently, regardless of time and money. We are glad to note the firm stand the governor has taken to bring to justice those heathens of Coatesville to the bar of justice who participated in this outrage of burning a human being to death in the grand old Keystone State, and we will watch the outcome of his efforts with much expectancy. REV. JAS. T. SIMPSON, B. A., Pastor Bethany Baptist Church. Briefly to indicate the milestones in the progress of an interesting career, not at all to attempt justice to such a man as Rev. Jas. T. Simpson, B. A., is purpose of this sketch. He is product of the public schools of South Carolina and of Harbison college. From 1989 to 1995 he served in the Twenty-fifth Infantry, rising to the office of Sergeant major and visiting the Philippines, Japan and other islands of the Pacific. After a college course in Rust University he became an instructor of military science and tactics at Biddle University at Charlotte, N. C. Rev. Simpson is an invertebrate student. He attended the Meadville Theological seminary in Meadville, Pa., and is now attending the Western Theological Seminary on the North Side, Riversburgh. The introductory service delivered by Rev. Simpson is the annual session of the Union Baptist Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania at Carriew Street Baptist church on August 8, 1911, has been published in book form at the unanimous vote of the association. At hand was purchased at the National Baptist convention at Luna Park. "The People and Prophetic Vision" is a great expression of the beliefs of a great character. For Rev. Jas. T. Simpson is a remarkable preacher and scholar and a decided addition to the local clergy. A brilliant future in the Master's service certainly awaits him. PROMINENT VISITORS G. W. Alexander, Vickaburg, Misa. Rev. L. B. Nash, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Jerry Peters Elyton, Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Annie, Wright Hall, Chicago. Mrs. Lulu Pettis Edington, Chicago, Ill. Miss Mary White, Minneapolis, Minn. Rev. W. M. Clark, Fernandiana, Fla. Mrs. Fannie White, Kalamazoo, Mich. Rev. 'W. D. Hardeman, Longview, Tex. (To be Continued Next Week.) OFFICIAL PROGRAM Saturday-Morning Session. 8:00, Bible study; 9:00 Devotions, theme: "The Kingdom and Home Domestic Relations". Rev. W. A. Jonba, D. D. Kentucky, and Rev. W. H. Young, Missouri; 9:45 report of committees. Note—All boards are required to meet on Saturday morning and organize by electing officers. 12:00, recess. After—2:30 devotions, theme: "The Kingdom and Physical Betterment" (Prevention). Rev. William Hicks, B. D., Mississippi; and Rev. W. F. Bots, D. D. Nebraska; 2:45, considering and adopting reports of the boards. Recess. Evening—7:30, devotions, theme: "The Kingdom and the Brotherhood of Races". Rev. J. W. Boykin, D. D. South Carolina, and Rev. B. T. Moore, D. D., Delaware; 7:45 address, Rev. J. T. Castle, Missouri; 8:30,erman, Rev. T. H. White, Virginia; alternate, Rev. J. A. Lawrence; new Jersey; benediction. Morning Session. Sunday, Sept. 17-Morning Session. 8:30, Sunday school, conducted by Rev. W. S. Ellington, D. D., and Rev. William Beckham, D. D., 11:00, sermon, Rev. E. C. Morris, D. D., Arkansas; alternate, Rev. J. H. Smith, D. D., Alabama; collection and benediction. Missionary Mass Meeting. 3 p. m., under the auspices of the foreign mission board, Rev. C. H. Purrish, A. M., D. D., chairman, presiding; devotions, Dr. J. A. Whitteed, North Carolina, and W. H. Craighead, Kentucky; 3:30. "Are the African-Youths in Training Under Our Board in the Various Schools in America' Worth the Cost?" Mr. Bryd Prillerman, president West Virginia Colored Institute; 3:40. "The Outlook for World-Wide Evangelization," John H. Frank, D. D., M. D., Kentucky; 3:50. greetings from the missionary education movement, New York, Mr. Harry S. Myers, assistant general secretary; 4:00. presentation of our workers and words from Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Murd, returned missionaries; 4:30. "What Next?" W. H. Moses, D. D., L. G. Jordan, D. D., secretary foreign mission board; intercession; adjournment. Evening—7:30. devotions, theme, "The Kingdom and Thought, in Courts"), Rev. G. L. Thurston, D. D. Alabama, and A. R. Robinson, D. D. Pennsylvania; 7:45. address, W. H. Alabama; 8:15. sermon, Rev. S. A. Mosley, D. D. Arkansas; alternate, Rev. A. L. Hall, D. D., Tennessee; collection; benefaction. Monday-Morning Session. 8:00, Bible study; 9:00, devotions, theme: "The Kingdom and Race Prejudice." Rev. J. Milton Waldron, D. D., District of Columbia, and Rev. George M. Hunter, D. D., Louisiana; 10:00, report of the finance committee and report of the several boards; 12:00, recess. Afternoon—2:30, devotions, theme: "The Kingdom and Truth," Rev. D. Stratton, D. D., West Virginia, and Rev. John W. Henderson, D. D., New Jersey; 3:00, report or committee on time and place of next meeting. Evening—devotions, theme: "The Kingdom and the Bible," Rev. John R. Scott, D. D., Florida, and Rev. L. P. Pickney, D. D., Georgia; 8:30, sermon, Rev. D. L. Griffith, D. D. Iowa; alternate, Rev. E. M. Cartwright, D. D., North Carolina; adjournment. E. C. MORRIB, D. D., President. R. B. Hudson, Secretary. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Clarence Echella Pittsburg Besie Rybe Pittsburg Randolph L. Briggs Pittsburg Anna Lindsay Pittsburg Penelton Clark Pittsburg Annie Miller Pittsburg James Miller Pittsburg Jayme Fennell Pittsburg Mary D. Jack Pittsburg Annie M. Wilson Pittsburg John Jones Pittsburg Lacy Munnan Pittsburg John Johnson Homestead Estella Mason Pittsburg George S. Hurley Johannesburg Marion W. Brown Pittsburg FIVE CENTS A COPY Baptist Convention Re-elects Him President. EXTRACTS FROM PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL ADDRESS WHO SAID IN PART: I most heartily congratulate this convention upon the wonderful progress it has made in the sixteen years just passed, a progress which cannot be fully realized, unless care is taken to consider the disorganized condition of the Negro Baptist prior to that time. You have not only brought the Baptists of the United States together, and caused them to look upon your convention as the one great central organization around which all smaller Baptist organizations delight to rally, but you have succeeded, in bringing under your banner nearly all of the colored Baptists of the world. G. Let me say that it is always better to take a Biblical rather than a philosophical view of the problems that confront us as a people. As ministers of the gospel, and as the representatives of a great church organization, you necessarily believe in the inspired word of God, and, looking through that heaven-built lens, you cannot fail to see a bright future for this once despised and enslaved race. We believe that "Jesus shall reign where'er the sun, Doth his successive journeys run." I submit that we suffer many unjust and almost unbearable proscriptions; that is to say, in many sections of our country we are forced to bear a part of the burden of support of the government by the payment of taxes and in the mean time they are deprived of the ordinary rights of citizens; forced to pay civil-due care on the common currency of the country and in turn return second and third-class accommodation. But these conditions will not always prevail, and to those who would be unnecessarily impatient or dismayed, I would ask the question of Sojourner Truth, "is God dead?" In the South where the prospective laws and intense race feeling are most keenly felt and where a large majority of our people live (and will in all probability continue to live) I am glad to say that there are many potent evidences that the best white people and the best Negro people in that section are beginning to better understand each other, and are patiently and effectually laying the ground for a satisfactory solution of the problems which have so long puzzled the minds of the leaders in both races. I have already indicated, the two races, through the medium of the Christian religion, are beginning to see each other in a different light from that in which they have been presented by the political demagogue, so that while the races are separate in social matters they are becoming more and more as one in religious matters. The National Baptist Convention being the largest and most representative body of Negro Christians in the world, it must of necessity give some consideration to civic matters. The very large number of prominent laymen in our churches, some whom are the leaders of the people in various walks of life followed the guidance of their ministers without questioning; the course pursued beginning to ask, what are these great and powerful organizations we have helped to build up going to do towards bettering the condition of the masses of the people. It has been suggested, and rightly so, I think, that the influence of this convention should be felt in securing for our race such legislation and such judicial and executive action, both state and National as will guarantee to all life, liberty and fair opportunity as citizens, but not from a narrow, political or partisan standpoint. The president of the convention is of the opinion that a standing committee or nine persons should be appointed by this convention, three of whom shall be ministers and the remainder laymen, whose duty it shall be to study the conditions of our people in every part of the country and report their findings at each meeting of the National Captist convention; four members of the committee to hold over and fire to be applauded at each subsequent meeting of the convention. I would suggest that such a committee should be located at the capital of the nation and be charged (Continued on Page Right.) HOMESTEAD C. T. Hamilton of Bradock was calling on friends in Homestead on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Blake have sent out invitations to announce the wedding of their daughter, Miss Florence Blake to Wm. Selfr of Pittsburgh. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride's parents on September 20th. Miss Edith Simmons was the house guest of Mrs. C. B. Castleman last week. J. Viver of Monongabela City, spent Sunday with Mrs. C. B. Castleman. J. H. Simmons of Monongabela City, was a caller in Homestead last week. Evan Baker spent Sunday and Monday with his parents at Washington, Pa. Miss Ethel Freeman of Pittsburgh, spent a few days with Mrs. C. E. Baker. Miss Jessie Cundiff and Miss Anna Richardson were callers on the Smith sisters of Munhall Terrace on Sunday. Miss Inez Champton of Baltimore, Md., and her mother, Mrs. Geo. Crampton of North Side, were callers on Mr. and Mrs. Crampton of Thirteenth avenue on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson spent Sunday in Harding station, the guests of Mrs. Jennie Gaskins. Fred Jenkins left L. J. Gaskins parents on Sunday. Mrs. Sim Pate was visiting friends on Twentieth street, on Sunday. The stork has again visited Twentieth avenue leaving Mr. and Mrs. Abe Cardwell a bouncing big boy. Mr. Dr. Hargrave of Eighth avenue, has returned home after spending some time in Ohio, New York and several other places. The doctor is looking cheerful again. Gladden A. M. E. Church. Rev. Robert Johnson of the North Side, preached this church last Friday at evening hour. Rev. Blackburn worshiped at St. James' on Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be a sacred concert at the Gladden A. M. E. soon which will enlist our best talent in the near future. Watch the Courier for particulars. The Gaddies performed well at the entertainment given last Monday evening. SHARON, PA. (By Hazel Flemon.) Mrs. Wm. Danks was called to Washington, Pa., to attend the funeral of her cousin, Ellis Pearl. James Dank, who has accepted a position in Greenville, spends Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Danks. Miss Daleill Dillard of Lisbon, O., visits a few days with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Thomas Dillard. H. Simons of youngstown, called to Thomas, Dilard on Wednesday. William Johnson or Erie street, is in Y oungstown on business. Mrs. G. Steele and Mrs. J. Coleman will give a social at church on Saturday night, September 16, at church. Miss Bertha Peterson has been very sick under the doctor's care, but is doing nicely now. Miss Edmia Redman is preparing to take a trip to Washington. D. C. Miss Edna Chinn has just returned from a two weeks visit to her aunts in West Virginia. Miss Powder of Cleveland, is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Busie of Symes. SCOTTDALE PA. (By Blanche Moore.) J. Crankleton of North Side, Pittsburgh, was the guest of Miss Estella Harvey last week. John Grisby and daughter, Miss Maggie, Mrs. H. Cain, Jane Daley, Ross Hill, Sr., and Rev. J. F. Moore and daughter, Miss Blanche, attended the camp meeting in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., on Sunday. Miss Stella Harvey entertained a few of her friends at a party last week. The O. W. C. club presented the A. M. E. Zion church with a nice purse on Sunday. Many thanks to the club. Miss Stella Harvey, J. Crankleton, Ross Hill Jr., attended a party given by the Misses Thompson in Connellsville, Pa., on Thursday evening. Morning Star Baptist Church. The services were well attended all day. The pastor preached two excellent sermons. The anniversary held at the Morning Star Baptist church on Sunday, in honor of the pastor, Rev. H. H. Overton, was quite a success. BUTLER, PA. (By Grace J. Gant.) Miss Mayne McCurdy of Washington, Pa., has returned to her home after a delightful visit of two weeks as the house guest of Miss Clementine Monroe, 563 Mifflin street. Arthur Lewis of Mullberry street, spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends in McKeesport and Pittsburgh. Henry Sawyer was a guest of Mrs. George Robinson last week. Mr. Hoffmann visited his daughter, Mrs. McDonnell, last week. Mrs. A.J.T. Scott of North Plum street, Duqueene, Pa., entertained her sister, Miss Grace, Gant of Butler, and her niece, Miss Anna Mae Thompson of Swisvale, Pa., on Friday. Miss Grace Gant has returned to her home after a very pleasant visit as the house guest of her niece, Anna Mae Thompson, 41 Nevada street, Swisvale, Pa. Ernest Green of Pittsburgh, visited friends in Butter on Sunday. Miss Georgia Waters of Shore street, is among the sick. W. T. Hill spent Laker Day in Pittsburgh. W. D. Woods of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. M. Waters. Shore street, Butler, Pa. Miss Jean Rollins spent Labor Day in Pittsburgh. Mr. Washington and Wilson who have been stopping at the home of CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL 27 JAMES F. MALONE Entire City Votes For Council Mrs. Waters have gone to Pittsburgh. Pa. Mr. Joseph and Grover were Pittsburgh visitors on Sunday. Bruno Barnes spent Sunday in Pittsburgh. Miss Jean Waters is able to be about again after an illness of four weeks. Little Miss Ruth Rollins is getting along nicely after a short illness. Wm. Jackson spent Labor Day in Youngstown, O. Mrs. Wynn of West street, entertained at dinner on Monday evening, Mrs. Walter Love and daughter, Miss Maze of Nigley avenue. Mrs. Galloway and son Charles left on Tuesday evening for Youngstown, O., where they will make their home for George, pitcher for the outfielder, Quick Steps, held the Happy Nine on Labor Day to four hits and 10 strike outs, and if he continues we hope he will be in a fast team soon. WAYNESBURG (By M. H. Workman.) The Rev. J. S. Smith delivered a very interesting german on Sunday evening. The Church Aid society gave an entertainment at the home of Mrs. Fredigs on last Thursday evening. Mrs. Rebecca Jackson is even slick at her home on West Smith street. Mrs. J. S. Smith will leave some time this week for her home at Stanton, W. Va. Howard Workman took seriously ill at his horse on last Friday evening, but we are glad to know he is able to be at his work again. The Rev. T. Taggart of Connellville, Pa., was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bruce the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Williams entertained on Friday evening in honor of Rev. T. Taggart. The evening was spent in music and conversation and at a late hour dalty refreshments were served by the hostess and her aids. GREENSBURG GREENSBURG (By Nellie Hackney.) Mrs. Virginia Nicholas and Miss Eva Stevens left on Monday night for Wilkes-Barre to attend District Household meeting. Quite a number of Greensburgers attended camp meeting at Strasser park on Sunday. Mrs. B. Glenn's mother of Harrisburg, Pa., is here spending a few weeks. Mrs. Wm. Nicholas entertained Mrs. Clarence Jackson and daughter, Ethel and Mrs. Marian Morton at dinner on Sunday. Mackey spent Sunday in Unontown visiting his mother. Lawrence Anderson spent Sunday in Johnstown. Mrs. Robt. Green and daughter, Marie, left for their home, Cleveland, O., on Monday. Geo. Banks of Cumberland, Md. stopped off in Greensburg en route to school at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Misses Besie James, Elale Armstrong and Messrs. Robt. West and Wreny motorized to M. Pleasant on Sunday and took dinner on returning at the Crystal cafe. Mrs. B. F. Truman and children spent Sunday in Duquesne, the guest Miss Daley Swan of Jeannette, was visiting in our city on Sunday. Jas. Monroe of Pittsburgh, was in town on Sunday. The Italian Treatment The Gallans resort to a very simple method when they wish to obliterate the injurious effects of salt air and sunshine after a visit to their villas, the shore of the Adriatic, the Tyrrhenian sea or the lakes. They bathe the face with the white of an egg, well beaten, let it dry on the skin and rinse it off in soft water after fifteen minutes. The treatment is repeated three or four times, and always at night just before retiring. (BY Mrs. J. E. Goe.) Wm. Peters of McKeesport, was a visitor of Mrs. J. E. Goe last week. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Duquesne were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C'Donnell on Sunday. Robert Jones visited his sister, Mrs. A. Lucas, at the hospital and sound her improving. Don't fail to bear Rev. J. Goosof of Pittsburgh at Pleasant Green at 3 p.m. Sunday. Rally all day. Rev. H. H. Hill delivered three of his most soul stirring sermons, the 10th, two at Pleasant Green and one at Gallatin. Master Robert Bazier is a member of the Senior class of La Grange school. Howard Pondexer of Gallatin and bride, nee Mrs. Anna Stokes of McDonald, have taken a residence in East Belleverson. Wilbert Jones of Jones and Miss Ethel V. Chamber were united in holy wedlock. September 21. Mrs. Geo. Enfurley, Mrs. I. G. Brians, Rev. and Mrs. Trusty of Pittsburgh, and Richard Kemper of Monongahela, were house guests of Mrs. Susie Jones on Thursday. Rag social at Pleasant Green on Saturday, September 16. Church Notes. Wednesday evening is the beginning of a religious campaign in Speer Street A. M. E. church. We are preparing for the 17th. The services Sabbath, 10th. p.m., was temperance. Quite a goodly number attended. Rev. Miller of Elizabeth, worshiped with us. All women who love to hear their sex speak should attend Women's Day, September 17. Of course the men are expected to be present and hear their wives and daughters acquit themselves. Ida Taylor who was taken to the County Home died last Saturday, leaving a little baby. Too many notes for sale of paper. Must sell more papers or cut down notes.—(Manager.) Canonsburg, Pa. Wylie Wallace and son Emmet, spent last Sunday in West Middletown. Mr. and Mrs. John Dunlop visited friends in Bridgeville last Sunday. Mrs. Dave Prawl visited her parents in Steubenville, O. last week. J. Samuel Wilson and Albert Grooma attended the Wheeling fair last week. Mrs. Alice Phillips spent several days last week visiting in Washington, Pa. Rev. C. A. McGee spent last Friday and Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Durham spent Saturday evening and Galveston with Mr. and Mrs. Bunnel Washington. James Dungee of Washington, visited his mother, Mrs. Albert Dungee, on Tuesday of the week. Mrs. Emma Williams of Avalon, has returned to her home after visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Fullum. Rev. C. A. McGee spent. Thursday night visiting Rev. A. Smothers of Monongabela. Paul Patterson who has been suffering with a severely mashed foot for a week or more, is able to be around by the aid of a crutch. Services were. well attended at Payne A. M. E. church last Sabbath. Rev. Hoey of Washington preached at the Baptist church last Sunday evening. Advantage of Advancing Years. One of the advantages of becoming old is that one becomes indifferent to hatred, insult, and calumny, while one's capacity for friendship and good will are increased—Bismarck. Hasty Pride. This is how a little girl reported the text of the sermon: "Pride goeth before destruction, but a haughty spirit waits till fall."—Judge. The Pittsburg Courier is on file at Carnegie Institute Periodic Rooms. WATCH THE COURIER GROW! THE COURIER OUNCIL I Respectfully Solicit Your Support Republican Primaries Saturday, Sept. 30, 1911. ALONE OIL CITY, PA. (By Valera C. Johnson.) The Sunday services were well attended and two excellent sermons were delivered by the pastor, Rev. H. G. Payne. There will be a grand concert given in the church September 28, under the abie direction of Charles Jackson. Mr. Jackson has secured the very best talent of Franklin and this city. We would like to see every one attend. Foster White of Pittsburgh, was the guest of Miss Bertha and Valera Johnson last week. The Misses Brown of Bradford, were the guests of their cousin, Miss Ruth Jackson on Sunday. Mrs. Nettle Joplin was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. Charles Jackson entertained at dinner in honor of Mrs. James Rawlins and Mrs. Gross of Titusville, last Monday. Mrs. Clarence Finley of Pittsburgh, is the guest of Misses Bertha and Valera Johnson. Misses Anny Turner and Marie Gentry, of East End. Pittsburgh, are the guests of Miss Elise Ashby. A luncheon was, given Wednesday afternoon by Misses Bertha and Valera Johnson in honor of Mrs. Clarence Finley of Pittsburgh. Other out-of-town guests were Misses Anny Turner and Marie Gentry also of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Elmer Johnson entertained at a five course dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart, Miss Dorothy and Master Robert Stewart. Master Andrew Henderson of Canonsburg, is the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Skinner. Miss Louise Newman is a Titusville visitor. FRANKLIN, PA. (By Helen C. Lawson.) The members of the A. M. E. Zion and A. M. E. Bethel Sunday schools united in a union quarterly temperature meeting at A. M. E. Bethel church, 4 p. m., on last Sunday under the direction of the Harper W. C. T. U. Music selections and articles and talks on the temperance topic made a very interesting program. The attendance was very good. Mrs. Samuel Scott went to Grove City on Saturday to be the guest of Mrs. John Purdee. Miss Phoebe Stewart has returned from a visit with with her sister, Mrs. Streets in New Castle, Pa. Mrs. George Smith has returned to New York city after a several weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Briggs. Mrs. Thomas Slater has returned to his charge in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. C. Minor, were visitors in Ashtabula, O., last week. Mrs. Gordon of Erie was the guest of Mrs. C. P. Harrington on Labor Day. George Glimore of Oll City, was a Franklin visitor on Sunday. Sunday, September 7, will be Endowment Day at A. M. E. Bethel church. At 3. 9. m. a program will be rendered. TITUSVILLE TITUSVILLE (By C. E. Henson.) Rev. J. J. Norris preached two excellent sermons on Sunday evening. Rev. Edwin Reilly spent a few days in the city with his family. Mrs. Jennie Rawlins and Mrs. Anna Maria Reilly are among the convention visitors in Pittsburgh this week. The D. W. Y. C. band gave a corn roast at the parsonage on Tuesday, 12th. Hiram Waters left for his home on Sunday. Miss Estella Ward is again in our city greeting old friends. Mrs. Ethel Gross was called to Templeton, Pa. on account of the death of her aunt. Mrs. A. Reilly entertained for dinner on Tuesday, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Martha Gordon of Erie, Pa., and Mrs. E. Degroff. CHARLEROI (Br. Mabel L. Webster) Mrs. Katherine 'Goll' was visiting in Charleston, Sabbath. A number from here with their pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. L. V. Jones, attended quarterly meeting at Monongahela on Sunday. James Armstrong visited his sister-in-law and forget the Endowment Day program on September 17, also the grand rally on September 24. for Cleveland, O., to visit Perthus. Miss Jetta Bryan is staying with her sister, Mrs. W. A. Rideout of this place. Mrs. L. V. Jones is a caller at Pike Rush this week. Miss Lee Allen is on the sick list. Miss Osceola Wallace of Pike Run, made a flying business trip to Charleroi recently. Mrs. Mary J. Stewart and Robert Valentine went to Canada last week. She joined her husband at Cleveland. Wallace Davis accompanied I. L. C. by celebrations of California, called in Washington on Sabbath. Wesley Freeman of California, was a recent Charleroi visitor. Monongahela Quarterly meeting was held at Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday. Rev. Addison preached at 3 p. m. Rev. and Mrs. L. V. Jones, Mrs. Johnson, Misses Mabel Webster and Beulah Lee of Charierol, attended quarterly meeting in Monongahela. Miss Edyth Miles, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. A. McPherson of Geary street. Rev. and Mrs. Smothers spent a few days in Elizabeth last week. Mr. Margaret Mann returned home after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Batch of Railroad street. Mrs. Gertrude Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton, Mr. Lee and Mr. Catlin, are attending the Odd Fellows convention which convenes in Wilkesbarre this week. Mrs. Hayson of Warenton, Va. is visiting her uncle, James Jones of 417 Sixth street. Mrs. Clarence Murray entertained a number of guests at her home in Steubenville, at a house party during Home Coming Week. Among those in attendance from Monongahela were Miss Alverda and Edyth Simmons. Miss Pearl Owens of Chicago is visiting Miss Alverda Simmone and they will leave on Wednesday for Washington, D. C. Miss Edyth Simmons was a Sunday visitor at the home of Rev. J. E. Morris of Braddock. Brownsville, Pa. Brownsville, Pa. (By Ida Hilton) Cornellus Hinton left Monday for a visit with his uncle at Beltzhoover. visit with his uncle, John Leonard, the son of Owen Lancaster, died at his home on Clover estate Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. Interment was made in Greenlane cemetery. Henry Mossett visited friends in Sandkiley last week. J. T. Dyson of Crafton called on relatives last Friday. Misses Ruth and Bell Honesty were the guests of their brother Robert at McKeesport Sunday. Communion services were well attended at Mt. Lebanon Baptist church last Sunday. The social which was given by the band at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart on Tuesday evening was well attended. Miss Olive Florence was the guest of Miss Cuzzens at California last Friday. Russell Peyon returned home Monday evening after a pleasant trip to Auckland City. Rey. M. A. Dyer preached at Monesen last Sunday. Miss Lizzie Penor of Pittsburg is the guest of Mrs. Bell Alexander of High street. Mrs. Emma Buffer entertained a few of her friends on Wednesday evening at a six o'clock dinner. Those present were: Mrs. William Barker, Mrs. Samuel Thomas, Mrs. William Honesty of Youngtown, Ohio; Mrs. Calvin Jones of East Pittsburg, Mrs. Jess eWst of Centerville, Mrs. Joseph Minnie, Misses Chella Peyton and Bertha Jones. (By Elizabeth F. Scott) On next Sunday, September 17, the fourth quarterly meeting for the year will be held at Allen chapel, P. E. Rev. D. S. Bentley, D. D., will be present all day. Quarterly conference will be held on Monday evening. The Woman's Day at the A. M. E. church last Sunday was quite a success. A number of ladies from McKeesport and West Newton were present and took part on the program. Mrs. Carter of McKeesport was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Preston, on last Sunday. French E. H. Greene spent last Sunday in Youngstown, Ohio. The Ladies' Ald society held their monthly meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. D. B. Scott, on last Thursday evening. Rv. J. H. Pangburn visited his daughters in Pittsburg on last Saturday. Miss Minnie Butler of Suterville visited Miss Amanda Holmes on last Sunday. Value of Contentment. A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world, and if, in the present life, his happiness arises from conquering his destine, it will arise in the next from the gratification of them. The Last Word. "What's the first word in the dictionary?" asked the student. "The article 'a.' of course," replied Mr. Growcher. "And what's the last word?" "Ask my wife. She's an expert on the subject." BEAVER FALLS (By Eva Holmes) On Sunday, September 15, there will be grand rally services held at John Wheley A. M. B. Zion church, West Bridgewater, and on the 25th of this month the Indies of said church will give a chicken and warrior sniper. The pastor and congregation extend a welcome to all who will come and assist them. Mrs. Oliver Ford of Rochester had for their guest one day last week William Harding of Pittsburg. *Mrs. Mary Cole of Bridgewater* was calling on friends in Rochester on last Friday. The friends of Miss Sara Law tendered her a surprise in the form of a post card shower in honor of her birthday on Monday, September 11. She received cards from Salem, O. Sewickley, New Castle and most of the Indies, who were law only sorry that she does not have more than one birthday in the year. Dr. William Writt of Pittsburgh will be located on Adams street, Rochester, the 18th of September. For some time we have felt the great need of a physician of our own. We will gladly welcome him in our midst. He is a young man that comes to the valley with a splendid recommendation. May he be successful in his new field of work. Miss Bessie Morris was the guest of friends in Pittsburg on Labor Day. Committee on arrangements for Emancipation celebration on the 22d have nearly everything completed. There will be a splendid program rendered both afternoon and evening. The chief speaker of the day will be the Rev. Dr. Hoee of Washington, one of the finest orators of the race. Miss Emma Howard, soprano soloist, needs no introduction in the valley, has promised to present and render a selection. There will also be a stringed quartet to render some fine instrumental selections. There will be races of all kinds indulged in. Base ball games. Come one and all and enjoy a day's outing with the Afro-American of Beaver Valley. Miss Elizabeth Brown of New Brighton is confined to her home with sickness. Mrs. Ida Cross spent Labor Day in the city. Mrs. Alma Davis and mother who hones her living in New Brighton for the past year, returned to their home on Marion Hill last Wednesday. Raymond Williams of New Castle was the guest of New Brighton friends on last Sunday. Rev. H. E. Newman spent a few days with his parents in Pittsburgh last week. The supper given by the ladies of Wayman chapel A. M. M. Thursday, New Brighton, last Thursday, was quick success and quite a neat sum was realized. Mrs. R. J. Webster of Rochester was calling on New Brighton friends last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson left last Saturday night for New York, where they will be the guests of Mr. Robinson's brother. While there Mrs. Robinson will attend the dress makers' convention, of which she is a member. The Afr. American State League of Pennsylvania will meet in Beaver Falls on Monday, September 18. There will be quite a number of visitors in the city and they will make their headquarters at the Hotel Wilbruck, Frank McDonald, proprietor. Fred Clark of the Allegheny Mountains, W. Va., has secured a position with Charles Robinson of Seventh avenue, Beaver Falls. Miss Anna Murry of New Brighton was a Beaver Falls visitor on last Tuesday. Harold Ford is spending a few days home in Salem, Q. Frank Stratton of Pittsburgh was a visitor at the home of his brother, W. M. Stratton, New York. M. John Joffe of Beaver Falls has purchased a five motorcycle. MEADVILLE MEADVILLE All fathers are requested to be present at Bethel's Sunday evening services as the pastor will deliver a special sermon to fathers on that occasion. Mr. and Mrs. James Carey of Conneautville were Sunday guests of Mrs. H. Dixon Miss Eliza Henderson and Miss Margaret Cox arrived home Tuesday from a pleasant visit with friends in Cleveland. Arthur J. Smith of Conneautville arrived in the city Saturday. The Misses Nannie, Emma D. and M. Golden Young were guests of the Misses Bennett in Cambridge Springs for several days last week. Miss Edith Douglas arrived home from Youngstown Friday. Miss Edith Jackson departed Saturday for Pittsburgh, where she will spend several weeks. The following were recent parsonage callers: Miss Margaret Pennman, Messrs. J. A. Wilson, A. J. Smith, H. G. Britt, and J. H. Hemsley. J. Rhinehart returned home Saturday after several days' visit with friends in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Smith of Conneautville was the guest of Mrs. J. R. Gordon Sunday. George Adams left for Pittsburgh Saturday. Herbert Douglas returned to Youngtown Thursday after a short visit with his mother, Mrs. R. Douglas. On last Saturday the stork made Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. Levi Newsom of Oil City was the guest of Mrs. J. Butler and family for a few days this week. The matrimonial bee is still busy. We will detail its result in next week's issue. Voters, bear in mind that September 16 is the last day of registration. Original Home of Honey Bee. The common variety of bee, known as the honey-bee, is thought by some high authorities to have had its original home amor the woods and mountains of cent. uropa. Are You in Arrears on your subscription? You know WE NEED THE MONEY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1917. ADVICE In any line of Life insurance FREE Call or Write THOMAS T. JACKSON 886-800 Wryne Ave. Bingham, Pa. SMITH BUILDING The best company is the one that does the most good. 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Hair Dresser and Manicure SCALD TREATMENT A SPECIALTY Manufacturer of "Emersons Haircut," the Infantile Haircut You May Talk to One Man But an advertisement in this paper talks to the whole community. Catch the Idea? The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Mounts Old Book Store, 602 Wrille ave. Mrs. Lilly Moore, 1410 Loraine st. N. S. Mr. John Peterson, 1613 Franklin st. N. S. Clay & Wilson, 10 East Park Way North Side, City. Miss Gtrude Belt. 557 Francis street, City. Howard Holland, 157 Winslow street, City. Frank Scott, 2529 Mahon street, City. Mr. Ray Berry, 131 Chalfonte st. Beltzhoover. W. Jones, 2642 Wylie ave. L. John Harris, 2349 Bray ave. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st. City. Frazier & Brown, Frankstown ave. near Penn. near Rehn. Miss Migna Harris, 6106 Kirkwood st. city. Mr. Thos. Lloyd, 7657 Mullford st., city. J. W. Dooley, 20th st., Homestead, Pa. Mr. William Ormes, 320 Market st., East Liverpool, O. Mrs. E. H. Brooks, 226 Burton ave. Washington, Pa. Miss Marie Thornell, 222 Walnut st., Bellevue, Pa. Miss Mila Kennedy, 1033 Chapline st. Wheeling, W. Va. Miss Abbie D. Anderson, 187 Morgantown st. Unetown, Pa. Miss Buth Alston, 116 Pulsaki st., Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Broady, 40 Hulburt st., Akron, O. Miss Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st., Sutter, Pa. Mrs. Kreba T. Tighman, 116 Ebengo st. New Castle, Pa. Ethel Rice, 5221 Broad street, East End, City. We find by being lenient with some of our agents they are not settling their accounts promptly. Hencefor 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, FITTABURG COURIER PUB. CO. Rev. James H. Holder, D. D. THE IDEALS OF The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no identifiable features or details can be discerned. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1911. Rev. James H. Rev. James H. Holder, D. D., pastor Metropolitan Baptist church, copner Sampson and Race streets, North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa., President Baptist Ministers Conference of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Second Vice Moderator of Allegheny Baptist General Association. This young man is from the old Hoosier State (Indiana), where he made for himself a great record in the denomination and race MISSIONARY NEED IN AFRICA. MRS. DR. A. A. WALL, Rankin, Pa. Graduate from Trained Nurse Department Shaw University. In looking over and studying the various mission fields of the world, our hearts are made to feel sad over the deplorable condition of parts of the human race. The sad tales of India, China and other races, draw forth our deeper sympathy, but when we come to the dark continent of Africa, it is here we we take our stand, it is here we hang our harps upon the willow tree and weep because of the woeful condition and great need of our black brother. The Indian mother throws her baby into the augur river to appease the wrath of her god, the Chinaman bows down to his image of wood. Mohammedism claims other worshippers, but when we see the poop black man bound in ignorance, cannibalism and superstition, we feel the great responsibility; that rests on us as a part of the human race. Yet All Africa is not dark and benighted; some parts are civilized and the natives are Christianized, but that is not the part that preys our help to bearh. They are ignorant, without ration and living in superstition, uncivilized some cannibalism living in rush villages or roaming the forest; all human beings that fall prey to them are cooked and eaten. They believe in devils, witchery, evil omens; if a snake crawls into one’s兜, he (the snake) is a harbinger of evil. If a native dies his spirit goes into a wild hool or some wild animal. And with all their savagery they are a people that are willing and eager to learn of “His love so deep and dear of the precious price that brought them.” For the nall, the thorn the spout. Their need is great and we cannot deny them the light of life; civilization must spread over this dark land. Their first great need is the Gospel, let then have the light of salvation, learn of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Noble man and women have answered the call or the wild; they have gone forth to plant the blood stained banner of Christ; to drive out superstition, to banish death and darkness. But is not easy sailing. There are dangers and hardships to be encountered, he is counted not precious. How many today sleep under African sod. Their work was not in vain they stress a blow to African heathenism that made it better. Now it is beginning to fall soon it will crumble. They have sown the seed of religion, others will reap the harvest; they have gone to reap their reward. As we have done it unto these the least of them hethen, we have done it unto me. But have we scientifically helped to supply the needs of this people? Thousands of dollars, Bibles, books, clothes, men and women are given to the cause. How great the supply, yet the demand is greater; we still hear the cry “come over and help us.” First give the Gospel, then houses of worship and then schools where they can be taught thrift, industry and skill. Instead of the rush hut, build houses, instead of roaming as savages, till the soil. To do all this there must be means. The missionary of the field needs the great need and appears to civilized America to help. Let us look back, over the past three hundred years. We see twenty trembling bound Negroes carried to New York dock and sold as slaves. As the years advance, they increase to hundreds—thousands—to millions and broad east over the land. It seems hard that they should have suffered the bitterness and gall of slavery. Yet it was God’s hand in it all. Suffered it to be so that we as a mass, might be civilized and Christianized to better help our fellow man across the ocean. Why was Moses reared in the house of Pharaoh? Why was he taught the fine arts and given such high training? It was God’s plan, that he might better lead and help the people. Then we are Zion, the chosen God. Chosen to do a great work, chosen to save from peril of perdition the souls for whom Christ died, the instruments of God’s hand. We are all missionaries of the Christian religion, pledged to help our fellow men. There are and also won the highest respect of his state which was clearly demonstrated by having served as chapin In the Senate of his home state. He three years ago was called from a busy field. Mt. Zion Baptist church, South Bend, Ind., to the pastorate of the Grand Old Mother Church of Western Pennsylvania, where he is predestinated to do a great work for the Master and humanity. many ways in which we can help spread the gospel. Give of our means, give our young men and women, give our prayers and tears, give ourselves. Then while we are kneeling worshiping God, under our own vina and fig tree, let us not forget the poor African boys and girls that Rev. East spoke of in his letter, without clothes, without a place of worship, and although we cannot give thousands, let us give in proportion as God has given to us, to help him in his great work. You that have not been roused to the sense of your duty, do so before it is too late, and "Haste spread the tiding Wide to earth's remotest strand. Let no brothers bitter chidings, Rise against you when you stand In the Judgment. From some tar forgotten land." M. REV. J. P. SAUNDERS, Pastor Beth e. Bantist Church, McKeesport. The subject of this sketch was born at Washington, D. C., August 29, 1872, where he spent his early years. He was converted to the Christian faith when fourteen years old and was baptized by the Rev. Dr. R. V. Peyton in the Potomac river. Rev. Saunders attended the public school at his native home and received a fair education. Realizing his call to the gospel ministry he made it known to his pastor, the Rev. R. V. Fayton, who gave him an opportunity to preach a trial sermon. After hearing him the church voted to give him a preacher's license. After preaching for some time a council was called to consider the advisability of ordaining him. Failing to meet the requirements of the council he was requested to study a little more and then try again in two months' time. Purposing to be able to satisfy the next council this young man worked hard at his trade as brickmaking and studied at night. Some time was spent with a private teacher. Things became slow at Washington, D. C., in his line of work and knowing that he had a wife and three little ones to take care of, he moved to Philadelphia, Pa., where he and his wife worked and saved a few dollars. Leaving Philadelphia he came back to Washington, D. C. After spending what little they had accumulated he set sail for Pittsburgh. Here he was called to the Centre Baptist church to succeed the Rev. Dr. F. G. Bookins, feeling that he was able to meet the requirements a council was called July 11, 1895, to consider his ordination. Rev. A. W. Puller chleasher, Rev. Dr. R. R. Jones, modemator and Rev. Dr. W. Brown secretary. Rev. Saunders received an impartial examination and was ordained. Rev. Dr. Pulter preached his ordination sermon. This young man has pastored several small churches in Pittsburg, Pa., and vicinity, but feeling that God had something better in store for him he never despaired the day of small things. He succeeded the Rev. J. C. Faulton at the First Baptist church, Finlerville, Pa. Rev. Saunders owes much of his success to his energetic wife who labored hard to help him, working out at day and hearing his lessons at night, being further advanced in some branches of common school. She sat up late with him. Rev. Saunders is now pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist church, vice president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Pittsburgh and vicinity and secretary of the same, having been three times elected as secretary. What a man is, depends very large upon what that man has desired to do. Men often fall beneath or surpass their ideals, and get thinking minds agree that he who "purposes in his heart" to do some good thing accomplishes more, and lives nobler than he who drifts with the tide. What the Missionary Baptist church of the next generation will be, depends on what the young people who compose its constituency have idealized, and what they have idealized, it shall be the effort of this article to state. Abraham Lincoln said, "The Lord must have loved poor people, for he made so many of them," so the young Baptists believe that God surely must love the Baptists for he made so many of them. Think of it, one fourth the total Negro population of these United States are communicants of the Baptist church, but these figures are even more significant when carefully considered. Dr. William A. Credit made the statement before delegates to the Baptist World Alliance, which convened in Philadelphia last June that "counting two more persons influenced by each communicant the congregational membership of the Baptist churches in these" United States would total 9,000,000 or three-fourths the colored population of this country. We boast not of numbers for numbers mean practically nothing, yet are a positive disgrace when not used for the uplift of the race and to the glory of God. The ideal of the young Baptists is to develop all that is best in this mighty mass, that they may be constituted a well trained army for the winning of the victory of the Christ of God. To do this two powerful agencies must expend their best efforts, namely the church and the school; these two cannot afford to be antagonistic, the church is now reaching to the cradle for the child and inculcating her noblest principles in him, and the school through her kindergarten is also seeking the tender plant. The ideal of the young Baptist is the highest Christian education for every member of the church. The ideal of young Baptists is a consecrated educated ministry. They have made much progress along this line, enough to please but not enough to satisfy. No one cares to argue this question but some "ignoramus" who is either too lazy or too dull to learn. Be it said to the everlasting credit of the older Baptist church, that not only did they favor but they fostered education to the full extent of their ability and some of the splendid institutions which dot the South today are monuments to the memory of men whom circumstances had denied an education. But we need more than an educated ministry. We need an educated membership. The Baptist church of all churches must have, if she would do her best towards this mass which God has given her, an educated church membership. Why? Her government is democratic. The people decide the issues. The people say what shall be and what shall not be. The people's decision will be according to their mental vision. If they are to be made the criterions of vital issues, if they are to be made the judges of measures which pertain to life and death, they must be taught to think. We have made much progress in this respect and the future will witness even more. The ideal of the young Baptists is to see the elimination of so much unnecessary strife and more attention paid to the more important issues which mean racial and human uplift. Ignorance rejoices in discussions on unimportant issues. Intelligence finds a way to scale or tunnel the towering Alps. Ignorance sees in the mighty Atlantic only a sea of darkness but intelligence builds a vessel which defies its storms and makes it a highway of nations. To tickle the ear with striking metaphors and pleasing smiles is all very good, but bring a message which shall encourage the hearts of the despairing and strengthen the knees of the fainting and nerve the feeble hands, is far more important. The incarnation of the ideals of young Baptists may be found in the man whom they have chosen as their national standard beater, a man of whom they are justly proud and for whom they would gladly do the best that in them lies, I refer to Rev. Dr. E. W. Isaac, one of the most versatile, thoughtful, enoquent, self-sacrificing men of any church and any race. I am sure that all will deem this article incomplete, and many will censure the writer for less choice diction and careful treatment but the deepest interest of the writer has been engaged in the work of the splendid local entertainment committee, and the pastoral work connected with New Hope Baptist church REV. TRAVAS HUNTINGTON WASHINGTON. Rev. Travas Huntington Washington, pastor Mt. Olive Baptist church, Rankin, Pa. was born in Culepper county, Virginia, September 5, 1852, converted, 1876, licensed to preach, 1881, ordained, 1895. Rev. T. H. Washington is among the pioneer missionary workers of Western Pennsylvania. The Mt. Olive Baptist church of which he is the much revered pastor, was organized by him in 1894. This long pastorate of seventeen years here, goes to prove that he is the right man in the right place. As leader, organizer, builder and gospel preacher, he stands in the foremost rank. Such is his biography in brief Sublime and Ridiculous We like fine writing when it is properly applied; so we appreciate the following burial of eloquence in a contemporary: "As the ostrich uses both legs and wings when the Arabian courser bounds in her rear—as the winged lingtnings leap from the heavens when the thunderbolts are loosed—so does a little negro run when a big dog is after him." Keeping the Balance Even. Keeping the Balance Even. Nine times out of ten the woman who is worth her weight in gold marries a man who isn't worth his weight in scrap iron. THE COURIER UNIONTOWN (By Clarence Johns) Samuel Wallace Hansbary of this city died September 1, 1911, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Stewart, on Grant street. He was buried September 8. Rev. W. B. Anderson officiated. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Sunday, September 24, is the occasion of the fourth quarterly meeting. Rev. R. H. Bumrey. P. E.. will be present and will preach morning and evening. Rev. T. Taggart will preach at 3 p. m. Rev. P. H. Thompson. D. D., of Mt. Olive: Baptist church. Rev. T. H. Ford. D. D., of Mt. Rose Baptist church and Rev. J. W. Polk. D. D., of the A. M. E. Zion church and their congregations will be present at the 3 o'clock service. Rev. Dr. Anderson made all arrangements for the quarterly meeting and a great time is anticipated. The senior choir of St. Paul A. M. E. church will give a sacred concert at the church Sunday evening. September 17. S. S. Carter will be in charge of the service. Rev. H. E. McClure will have charge of the service at St. Paul's Sunday morning. September 17. Rev. Dr. Anderson left Monday for Chillicothe and other points in Ohio. He will return home about the middle of next week. Miss Marcella Butler of West Bridgewater, Pa., and Miss Wallace of Pike Run worshiped at St. Paul's Sunday. Miss Era Maxwell of Braznell is visiting her uncle, William Thomas, of Middle street. J. H. Hackney of Greensburg was circulating among Uniontown friends Sunday. Miss Sadie Green of Vanderbilt is the house guest of Miss Ella Scott of Cleveland avenue. Mrs. John Byrd and Misses Mary Moorman and Erskine Williams were callers at the home of Mrs. James Terry last Tuesday and they, with Mrs. Terry, visited Miss Nellie Branch at her home in Lemont and found her much improved. Henry. Brooks was a caller in this City Sunday. The Misses Hallie and Clara Hunter, Wheeda Hall and Bertie Taylor and Messrs James Latney and Arthur Washington of Connellsville were Uniontown visitors Sunday. Mrs. John Byrd, who has been the house guest of Miss Mary Moorman of Coolspring street, returned home last Saturday evening after having spent a most enjoyable week. The Uniontown high school opened last Monday with ten colored students enrolled, namely, Leona Baxter, seniors; Elizabeth Harris, junior; Clive Turner, Corneila Froman, Glenn Settle and Philip Johnson, sophmore; Garnetta Carter, Janie Belt, Robert Eutner and Harry Gales, freshman. "The Stolen Secret," a drama in four acts, written by William Murry, will be given in St. Paul's A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, September 26, for the benefit of the trustees of the church. The play will be produced by Messrs Murray and White and it is hoped that there will be a large crowd to help them make it a grand success. "The Stolen Secret." The great religious drama entitled "The Stolen Secret," to be played at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Tuesday night, September 26, will be thrilling. Prof. Theodore White and W. C. Murry, the managers, have revised the drama and secured some of the best Uniontown talent for the different parts, which insures a top notch affair. Don't miss it. Admission 15 cents. UNIONTOWN AND FAYETTE COUNTY POLITICAL CARDS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Wm. H. Binns OF JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited FOR COUNCIL 8TH WARD, UNIONTOWN, PA. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF FAYETTE COUNTY John Gibson Hibbs OF UNIONTOWN, PA. Subject to the decision of the Democratic primaries, September 30, 1911. Your vote and influence respectfully solicited. DIRECTOR OF THE POOR Jess Stewart Springhill Township. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited. FOR DIRECTOR OF THE POOR AND HOUSE OF EMPLOYMENT. Mathew B. Walker Of Nicholson Township. Subject to Decision of Republican Primary Saturday, September 30, 1911. LOGAN RUSH Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited. For Clerk of Courts Richard Davis OF SOUTH BROWNSVILLE. Subject to Decision of Republican Primary Saturday, September 30, 1911. For Coroner OF CONNELLSVILLE. Subject to Decision of Republican Primary Saturday, September 30, 1911. For Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans-Court Geo. W. Campbell OF CONNELLSVILLE. Republican Primary, Sept. 30th. If you are for a Clean Cut Business Administration—Campbell is Your Man. For Recorder of Deeds OF Fayette County. Subject to Decision of Republican Primaries, Saturday, September 30, 1911. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited. For Constable EIGHTH WARD, UNIONTOWN, PA. Subject to Decision of Republican Primaries, Saturday, September 30, 1911. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Soilcited. For Director of the Poor and of the House of Employment OF FAYETTE COUNTY. Subject to Decision of Republican Primaries, Saturday, September 30, 1911. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Soilcited. FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS OF FAYETTE COUNTY, HENRY R. TITTERINGTON OF UNIONTOWN, PA. Subject to Decision of Republican Primaries, Saturday, September 30, 1911. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Soilcited. For Prothonotary OF FAYETTE COUNTY. Subject to Decision of Republican Primaries, Saturday, September 30, 1911. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited. FOR SHERIFF OF FAYETTE COUNTY. Subject to Decision of Republican Primaries, Saturday, September 30, 1911. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited. William H. Miller, Mgr. KINDLY FAVOR US WITH YOUR NEXT ORDER; REASONABLE PRICES. East End Coal Yard Dealers in ALL GRADES OF COAL. 100 Whitesman Ave., Uniontown, Pa. The Comeback. "We are turning a lot of young lawyers out." "Don't worry. They'll get back at us by taking us in." Shed Keep It Dark Gerald—If I were, to kiss you would you tell your mother? Geraldine—I'm no bureau of publicity OPEN DAY AND NIGHT DELL PRESS 9073 R. GRIFF FOR GOOD THINGS STOP AT THE COLONIAL G. M. ROBB, PROP. GOOD EATING DRINKING SMOKING SLEEPING SERVICE 1300-1302 Wylie Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. 1. The image contains a black and white photograph of a building with a large window and a door. 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We were the first to engage in the business of growing the hair regardless of its condition and the condition of the scalp, and in our work have used the preparation which is known as "Poro." This is made and sold exclusively by myself. I have the exclusive right to that name; and I also know the secret of the composition that bears that name. From its use in my treatments hundreds have received direct benefit. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "Poro" it will continue to do so if only this the hair and scalp be kept clean. Many persons are constantly finding that is true. You cannot afford, by using more imitations, to risk not attaining the result you desire. He sure that the name. "Poro" is on every box, not genuine without it. If your hair is dry, brittle, brittle and falling out—use "Poro." It stone the falling and starts the hair to grow at once. RANKIN, PA (By Mrs. Ben. Jackson.) Mrs. Cloe Johnson and Miss Sallie Henderson of East. End, were the guess of Mrs. A. Boyd Sunday last. Travers Jones of Homeatead, was a caller in Rankin on Tuesday. Mrs. Arlington of East End and Mr. and Mrs. Washington and daughter of Pittsburgh, were the guests of Mrs. Lizzie Dodson on Sunday last. Mrs. Mary Carter and Mrs. Caroline Renolds were called to New Castle on Tuesday to attend the funeral of the oldest child of their nephew, Samuel Walker. Rev. J. T. Wanger was in Rankin on Sunday and preached at the Mt. Olive Baptist church in the morning. The funeral of Mrs. Julia Pondexter was held at the Mt. Olive Baptist church on last riday. Holly Four Centuries Old. Germany has a specimen of holly 410 years old. 4 Years ago my Hair just covered my shoulders. ; and the fact that so many people in think it worth while to initiate proof of the merits of "Poro." We ness of growing the hair regardless of the scalp, and in our work have used Poro." This is made and sold entirely right to that name; and I, alone, that bears that name. From its use received direct benefit. Our claim has to grow as the result of the use of this hair and scalp be kept clean that is true. You cannot afford, by gaining the result you desire. In every box, not genuine without it, and falling out—use "Poro." The hair to grow at once. Pope-Turnbo Pittsburg Office 6289 Frankstown, Ava. Mrs. W. A. Clay. Troubles Never Lasting. There is no trouble which is without its end. Keep this in mind and the end will be quicker in coming. The Purpose of an Advertisement is to serve your needs. It will help sell your goods—talk to the people you want to reach. An advertisement in this paper is a reference guide to those whose wants are worth supplying. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER R. L. VANN, Treasurer. BAIN OFFICE: .120 Wylie Avenue Telephones: 2140 Grant and Hill 692 W. 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All persons subscribing for the Courier will kindly renew subscription when the same shall have expired without further notice from us. Any agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or discourteous to our subscribers or advertisers will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. THE POLITICAL MUDDLE To the ordinary voter the present political muddle looks more like a spider-web-puzzle than anything imaginable. Just when the county fight seemed to reach its climax, came the announcement that a mayor to succeed Mayor Magee must be elected this fall. All of this trouble arises from legislation enacted at the recent session, and if these errors passed the eyes of the law-makers unnoticed, they argue strongly in favor of a more intelligent representation at Harrisburg; or if they passed with notice, but without being corrected, then they argue against the men who passed the legislation. In either case the taxpayer is the sufferer. The whole affair demonstrates how the will of the people is observed by the representative. It is absurd to say that the voters of Allegheny county intended any such legislation as was passed when they elected their representatives, yet what is more absurd than the legislation giving rise to the present situation? As Negroes we are especially interested in the struggle for political supremacy. The avowed factions have set up their banners with alluring inscriptions; but the Negro must be shown something more than inscriptions or even money. Of course a few will follow the dollar and ignore the rights of their families and the possible recognition to be secured by an independent vote for principle rather than popularity or money. This can not be helped now, but a carefully organized effort against such traitors will eventually drive them from our midst. The only possible way for the Negro to ever obtain anything in the political field is by organization. So long as we stand divided the white man cares not how we vote so evenly distributed will be our strength. But if we can effect an organization—and we mean a real, live popular organization—we will become a factor in the politics of Pennsylvania and the Union, and always help to dictate the affairs of our county and city. The Negro has so abused organization in this county that even an honest effort to do something for organization is discredited. Any one man organization will fail whatever its motto. What we want is an organization for all the people and not for the benefit of any one man of men. When we do this, our position will be secure; and our political recognition will come unsought. Try it just once. We are not certain that all Negroes will understand just how to mark the ballot on the 30th, but we are certain that any one can make a cross mark after the name of Judge Mary shall Brown. If you forget all else in the excitement, and do this one thing right, your previous blunders will be forgiven. A LACK OF ENERGY. That the young people of the race are asleep to their own opportunities is evidenced by the recent offer made by the Courier, when a prize of Five Dollars in gold was offered to the young school children who read the paper for the largest number of coupons clipped from the paper and forwarded to the management. Only six children entered the contest, and only one of these, a Pittburr, the prize winner was Miss Sarah E. Brooks, the daughter of our Washington correspondent, an exceptionally bright woman. The little Miss won with a few hundred coupons, showing how easily she surpassed all competitors. The failure of the Pittsburgh children to enter the contest speaks woefully poor for the ambition of our boys and girls. The only effort required was the clipping of the coupons and sending them to the management. While we do not place any special emphasis upon the importance of the contest, yet we must note that this instance is but an illustration of the sad lack of energy among our young folks. To obtain large things, small ones must be first attained. Let our young folks best themselves. The Board of County Viewers has been appointed by the court, and not a single Negro was honored with recognition. Gradually we are losing all that we had with no assurance of a return of old conditions in Allegheny county when it was a common thing to see a Negro holding a political appointment. The fault lies with us, brethren, and something must be done by us before we can hope for a change. The Coatesville investigation is losing interest. A postponement has been ordered to allow the jury to attend to their personal affairs. If the citizens had been doing this while they were burning the Negro there would have been no scandal to investigate. It is encouraging to note, however, that the Governor has issued a statement to the effect that the State will spare no time and expense in bringing the guilty ones to justice. We are in accord with the Governor, and cherish the hope that he will stand by his determination until something is done. J. A. Putnam of Mahon street, who has been traveling in the South representing the Courier, had great success in handling the paper. Wm. Lovett of Carnegie, is suffering from a badly sprained foot which necessitated a slight operation from which he is recovering nicely. Mrs. Delia Martin of the North Side, left for Chicago where she expects to make her home. Mrs. Guslea Braxton and her mother, Mrs. Katherine Gough, who have been visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. Jack Lovett, of Carnegie, have returned to Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lloyd of Mulford street, returned Saturday from a trip to Washington. They attended the marriage of their daughter who was employed in one of the departures in Washington. Miss Olive Hopkins of Pittsburgh, Miss Daisy Bauman of New Orleans, and Miss Ethel Scott of Meyersdale, are guests of the Misses Brown of Holldaysburg. They have been doing stunts. The boys of Altoona and Tyrone are very much on the job. Auto rides with country dinners attached, theater parties and other sports too numerous to mention. Everyone's happy and the gay young folks will have something to talk over when the cold winter evenings forbid such sports. We are very glad to hear that another Pittsburgh boy, Louis Proctor, son of Mrs. Virginia Proctor, is doing well in Chicago. He has/quite a number of teams employed and is doing a big business in general hauling and delivery services. Ross Holland and wife have returned from a very pleasant trip of two weeks. They visited Conneaut, Cleveland and Detroit. Mr. Holland has bought a poultry farm at Conneaut and his many friends wish him much success and hope to sample some of his stock next summer. Louis Spurlock and Ed. Powell have returned from Atlantic City where they enjoyed the breeze of the seashore for two weeks with all the trimmings. Ollie Spurlock who has spent the summer in Detroit, is expected home next week to resume his studies at University of Pittsburgh. He will be accompanied by Thomas Warrick of Detroit, who will also enter the university this fall. He will reside at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. Spurlock, Frankstown avenue. Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., of Uniontown, Pa., passed through the city the first of the week on his way to Ohio, where he will spend a two weeks vacation. Dr. Anderson will visit the two Ohio conferences, the Ohio conference at Chillicothe, this week, and the North Ohio conference at Youngstown, O., next week. He will represent the Christian Recorder at each of these conferences, as he has done for a number of years. Dr. Anderson will return home on September 22. We wish to take this occasion to thank Dr. Anderson for bringing into the Courier about $30 the past ten days in real money. Dr. Anderson knows it takes money to run a newspaper and he has been one of our most loyal supporters. This is the kind of friendship that counts and will help us to continue to publish the best newspaper Pittsburgh ever had, which is a credit to the race. Porch and lawn party given by Mrs. Maggie Strang and Mrs. Minnie Davis, at the residence of Mrs. Minnie Davis, 805 Gearing avenue, Pelthoover, Thursday evening, September 21, 1911, from 3 until 10 p.m. benefit of A. M. E. Z. conference. Mrs. D. A. Lotterberry has returned home after a sad trip to Parkersburg, W. Va., where she was called on account of her illness. Misses Leona Jackson of Shady Side, and Fanchy Lotterberry of Herron Hill, spent a delightful Sunday in Wheeling, W. Va. They expect to spend the 17th in Cumberland, Md. Miss Pauline Turner will also be in the party on the 17th. Mrs. S. H. Dudley was in the city for a couple of days on her way to New York city. While *here* she stopped with her sister, Mrs. D. A. Lotterberry of Conkling street. The Eutopia Social club will hold its first fall meeting September 29, 1911, after its two months vacation during the summer. All meetings will be out at No. 17 Conkling street. We have some very important business to transact. Miss F. N. Lotterberry has accepted a position as stenographer for the Wilkinsburg Cab Company and is doing nicely. Miss Gertrude Kennedy has returned home and resumed her studies in High school after a pleasant summer vacation. Miss Alice Stewart of Conkling street, is spending a pleasant week in Steubenville, O. Mrs. Nelson and Miss Mae E. Grant of East End, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cook of Homestead, Pa. Labor Day. They also called at the parsonage. A very pleasant day was spent visiting friends in Bransom has returned home after having spent two months at Chautauqua, N. Y. Miss May Raynolds has returned home after visiting relatives in Ranble, Va. Mrs. William West was in Pittsburgh from Saturday noon until Monday evening, also her daughter, Mrs. G. H. Hoee, all of Washington, Pa., at the residence of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Washington Childs and other relatives in the city, spending Labor Day and visiting the Pittsburgh Exposition and other points sight seeing. They had a delightful time. G. A. Fisher left the city last Thursday for Atlantic City, where he will address the agency association of the national Association, after which he will return to Washington to enter the middle class of the law school of Howard University. Mr. Fisher reports a very successful stay in the city as traveling representative for his company and carries away the best wishes of his business associates here and of the many warm friends he made while in this city. Who said Tiem & Jeffries, our popular tailors at 70 Fulton street, were not it? A funny dispute arose in a white tailor shop nearby in which the proprietor and head tailor said to one of his workmen he had made a suit on the wrong side. The decision was left to Tiem & Jeffries who decided in favor of the workman who made the suit. The proprietor still not being satisfied had a leading tailor downtown pass on it and the result was Tiem & Jeffries won. These up-to-date tailors have a novelty in a new electric sign that reflects on the pavement and it's really funny to see passably trying to rub it off, but it is still there. Go by there some night and try your luck. If you succeed in rubbing it off you will get a new suit-for nothing. Captain Ed. Gross of the Fifth Regiment Company, by orders the company in regulation for drill special on Friday night, September 22. A special feature. Every member in uniform. The call is signed by V. T. Jones, sergeant. Jas. H. Thompson, the well known grocer of the Hill district, is in the race for the office of school director in the new Fifth ward. Mr. Thompson solicits the influence of his many friends and their vote at the Republican primaries. Prof. Clarence Cameron White, violin soloist in repertoire at Trinity Congregational church, Center avenue and Erin street, Friday evening, October 20, 1911, assisted with Pittsburgh's best soloists, notice of which will appear in later edition. Trinity Congregational choir, George Foster Jones, director, will open evening service at church, Center avenue and Erin street, Sunday evening, September 3, 1911, at 8:15 p. m., with sacred concert, at which time the choir will render two selections from Gaul's "Holy City," with Miss Ruth B. Lee, and Miss Bessie Jones as soprano soloists. On September 22 the emancipation celebration will be on a larger scale than ever. The Uniform Rank of Odd Fellows and K. of P. have joined hands and will give a street parade in the afternoon and a military reception at night at the Duquesne Garden. Fully 500 uniformed men with their ladies will take part in the grand march. There will be brass and string music with other events of importance. A committee of 30 has been appointed with the following well-known officers: Colonel J. W. Anderson, chairman; Colonel Alexander, vice chairman; Captain George Sewer, secretary; General T. S. Sutton, treasure. T. A. Jones returned recently from Atlantic City, where he has been for the past year. Miss Hester Williams entertained Miss Geneva Milton of Bedford Springs, Pa., and Miss Elizabeth Milton of Virginia on Tuesday evening, September 5, and Miss Minnie Harris at dinner Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hattie Gould of Deary street has left the city to visit her father in Chicago, Ill. Samuel Keys left the city Monday evening. to resume his studies at Hampton. Mrs. Luther Dawson has returned home after having spent seven weeks visiting New York, Lewistown, Milton and Louisburg, Pa. Miss Olive Hopkins has returned home after two weeks visit to Holidaysburg, the guest of Misses Deane and Kathalee Brown. She reports a large time frame not only feels but looks much better. The folks in the burals Alcoons and Tyrone spared no pain to make things pleasant. Mrs. Johnson of Cincinnati, O., and Miss Scioto M. Tapsico of Columbus, O., are the house guests of Mrs. W. S. Irwin, 407 Kirkpatrick street. Last Sabbath was spent very pleasantly by the inmates of the Home for Aged and Infilm Colored Women, Lemming avenue. Services were conducted by Mrs. J. Gatewood. The meeting was very much enjoyed by all, especially the talk by James H. Page, who so generously treated the inmates with ice cream. Miss Pearl Maxwell and Rev. and Mrs Thomas Baldwin, Town, Rev. and Ms. R. Greep of Cincinnati, who are attending the National Baptist convention are the guests of Mrs. M. Hooser, Butler street. Miss. Francis Pegerson has quite a few visitors from Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morton of Kittanning, Pa., were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas of Homewood during last week. The corner stone of the St. Matthews A. M. E. Zion church of Sewickley, Pa., will be laid Sunday, October 8, 1911, at 2 p. m., under the direction of St. John's lodge of Sewickley, and will be laid by the grand officers of the state. Wanted—We have too much houseroom; there are just two of us. We won't leave the house, so we want man and wife of us, a woman to occupy one or more of these rooms. Centrally located, modern conveniences, phone, near street cars; price moderate; main point is congenial people. Inquire McB, Courier office. Mrs. A. F. West, the hair specialist; is very much improved after an ill- THE COUNTER ```markdown ``` GAS ADMINISTERED DR. BISHOP'S MOKTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office Hour—Daily—9 a. m. to 2 p. m.; 5:30 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. neas of two weeks Miss Alice Nelson of Washington, D. C. was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Holmes, a few days this week. All members of True Reformers are requested to meet in a special meeting Monday evening, September 19, at the Reformers hall. Franklin avenue. East End, secretaries bring fountains receipts, individuals bring class cards, receipts, etc. By order of G. W. M. W. M. Griffin. Isaac Brown and son of Roanoke, Va. is spending a few days with his son, J. W. Brown. 239 Carron street. Mrs. Nannie Lutes of Zaneville, O. spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. W. N. Page. The Frances E. Harper league will meet Wednesday, September 20, 1911, the residence of Mrs. S. B. Hamilton. 190 McNaughton street, North Side, at which time we will have the report of our delegate to the state convention. Mrs. Eva Williams. The order is signed by Mrs. Laura Brown, president; Mrs. A. V. Brown, secretary. An interesting account of the forcure of the mortgage on the ground upon which Warren M. E. church stands was furnished to a representative of this paper by the pastor. Rev. L. A. Virgil. Rev. Virgil stated that the church has paid up all interest due to date to the Aronson Realty Company, but that the Aronson people have failed to pay their interest. The mortgage is a blanket mortgage and was given against the entire 284 feet front purchased by Warren church and valued at $18,000. The offer of another church to exchange properties with Warren church is thought by many to signify that Warren church is the victim of unfairness, though no limit of this supposition was given to the Courrier reporter by Warren Virgil At all events, the effort is being made by Warren church is to hold on to their beautiful edifice. Sixty-two hundred dollars must be raised by October 1 in order to accomplish this. A call for aid is given to all members and all friends of Warren church irrespective of denomination. James E. Jones and son Loraine, of 7 Sylvania avenue, South Side, have gone on a 10 days trip visiting friends in Harrisburg, Hagerstown and Virginia. The Married Women's Culture club wishes to thank all the friends who patronized the social, concert and carnival that they gave in an effort to raise money for the East Brook Home of New Castle, Pa. for destitute children. The sum of $178 for the year of August, 1910, to August, 1911 was turned over to the state treasurer, Mrs. Emma J. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCullough of Gettysburg, Pa., are visiting their sister, Mrs. Sarah Thompson of Migninette street. The members of the Violet Art club all are requested to meet Friday afternoon, September 22, 1911, at the residence of Mrs. James Coy, 319 Renfrew street, East End. As the bridge celebration day, Tuesday, September 19, draws near, the more enthused the colored citizens and host of white friends of Sewickley get as to the musical showing in their handsome new uniforms of Wilson's band of Sewickley. Pa. They will turn out for parade with twenty-four playing men and drum major. The library or band has been enlarged with popular and suitable airs. In the evening the Sewickley Valley Social club gives a reception to the band at Leetdaite at which time each member of the band will be admitted free. The Pittsburgh Giants, Pittsburg's leading colored base ball club, still continues to be the leading club in the city and one of the fastest in the western part of the state. This fast aggregation to date has won 12 successive games and with the support of their many loyal followers anticipate having a clean slate till the close of the season. The officers of the club are John Wylie, president; W. A. Clay, manager and treasurer, and Dick Garrison, secretary and assistant manager. A. Russell, captain and second baseman is a well seasoned man, having played with some of the greatest colored teams in the country. "Win" Harris, the star first baseman, is one of the most consistent ball players of the day. "Chief" Walton at short is impossible to improve on his game and is becoming faster in every department of the game. Lee, at third, is still pulling off the unexpected. "Doney" Watson in left field is the most improved youngster. His base running is nothing less than sensational. Grastry, in middle field, is still the Grasty of old, whose bat has won many a game for the Giants. "Fatty" Banks, one of the outer garden men, whose base running is far above the average, continues to play great ball. "Bud" Brown, another of the outfielders, continues to lose balls via left field fences. "Brainy" Hall, at the receiving end, is a vet, and makes an excellent partner for his brother. Sellers Hall, the star pitch and the big man of the famous Hall Brothers, is worthy of all honors bestowed on him, for his is undoubtedly one of the greatest colored pitchers of the day. Holiday is another of the pitchers whose pitching is sensational and is pressing Hall for the honor of pitcher. The colored runners who participated in the Y. M. C. A. meet last Saturday were well rewarded for their accomplishments. The three who took part in the meet were awarded medals. Sellers Hall, a runner of some note in this end of state, won three medals. third n the dash dash, second in the 440 and ran the final 440 yards relay of Wards and won, making the 12 yards lost by his team end then finishing first with a margin of three yards. The Third Ward Bea队 team was composed of three col- Neimans Coats AND Suits WOMENS, JUNIORS AND MISSES Man-tailored Outergarments Co. of Sizes, Broad Assortment, F. Styles. LONG COATS—Loose hulbelted styles. Polo mixtures, worstand broadcloth in black and the warlored or trimmed shawl and pointeddeep cuffs. COAT SUITS—Modish 27and semi-shaped coats with fancy orlining, newest panel gore skirts to mixtures, worsteds, cheviots and sarges Your Choice Dress Goods ments Complete Range ment, Fall and Winter loose hung, semi-fitted and s, worsteds, diagonal serge the wanted colors. Self tai- pointed collars, reveres and odish 27 and 30 inch loose fancy or plain collars, satin arts to match. Come in mix- sarges in collars and black. oice $15 NEW DRESSES Man-tailored Outergarments Complete Range of Sizes, Broad Assortment, Fall and Winter Styles. LONG COATS—Loose hung, semi-fitted and belted styles. Polo mixtures, worsteds, diagonal serge and broadcloth in black and the wanted colors. Self tailored or trimmed shawl and pointed collars, reveres and deep cuffs. COAT SUITS—Modish 27 and 30 inch loose and semi-shaped coats with fancy or plain collars, satin lining, newest panel gore skirts to match. Come in mixtures, worsteds, cheviots and sarges in collars and black. Your Choice $15 BENNIE NEIMAN, 1411-13 ALL DELEGATES TO THE NAT 111-13-15-17 Fifth Ave THE NATIONAL BAPTIST C ALL DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION WELCOME Quite an elaborate dinner party was served on Sunday at the Brighton cafe in honor of Heerman Socks and George Collins. Covers were laid for six and the colors were red and white. Each lady wore an American beauty rose. The occasion was the birthdays of Messrs. Socks and Collins. As usual, Mrs. Brown exerted herself to have the unfair dainty in all its appointments. Misses Champ, Fisher, Evans, Messrs. Ulysses Walters, Socks and Collins were the guests. Woolen shepherd check suitings, 36 inches wide, fine quality of 50c materials, special yard Scotch Plaids and Plain color poplar cloths for Fall Dresses, special grades at 25c ored lads and one between. The colored lads, Carey, Robinson and Hall, ran very nicely, as did Hovlity, the Hebrew. Washington, Pa., Sept. 11, 1911. To the Courier Publishing Company: Please accept my sincere thanks for the prize of Five Dollars given in having received coupons. I shall always work for the success of your valuable paper. Sincerely yours. Sincerely yours, SARAH KATERINE BROOKS. A Big Day in Avery, September 17th. On Sunday at 11 a.m., preaching by a Baptist minister from the convention, 3 p.m., Rev. P. A. Scott of Bethel A. M. E. church will preach and at 8 p.m. a concert will be given by the young choir. The stewards will be on hand to meet walt on their friends. Services were well attended last Sunday. Brother James is pleased with the many the members are coming with their dollar money. He has two more Sundays before conference. All who have not seen him, will please do so. See the bills for the cantata, September 28. INTERESTING POLITICAL DOINGS IN NEW FIFTH WARD. An effort has been on foot for several weeks past to effect a strong and permanent political organization among the colored voters of the new Fifth ward. The agitation was started by W. A. Harris and others who fitted up a splendid meeting hall on the property of Wm. H. Thompson, the successful colored grocery of 2635 Wylie avenue. Differences having arisen since the starting of the movement, several of the leading voters that ward under the leadership of Robert Forrest secured the Minerville school house and held several well-attended and enthusiastic meetings. A permanent organization devoted to the political, financial and moral interests of the race was effected and prospective candidates, J. W. E. Phillips for constable, Robert H. Logan and Wm. H. Thompson for school visitors, were pledged support. More complete details will be published next week. The Fifth ward branch of the Colored Protective league was also organized on Thursday, September 7, 1911. In the absence from the city of Chairman Geo. Elliott, Edward Stanton presided and W. A. Harris acted as secretary. The meeting was addressed by Attorney Wm. M. Randolph, Edward Booker, Wm. R. Randolph, Edward Booker, Keep in touch with the situation by reading the Pittsburgh Counter for sale at Jones' confectionery, Wylie and Frances. Jean Holland, Carl Brady and Gerard Arter spent Sunday, as the guests of Miss Ekel Stokes in her home near Eldora Park. Mark of Insincerity Beware of him who meets you with a friendly mien, and in the midst of a cordial salutation seeks to avoid your glance. No Exception Nothing, humanly speaking, is per-fect, not even the frights which the fashions make some women look—Peck. $15 For little Girls from 2 to 6 years. Prettiest novelties, smartly trimmed, big selection of Fall styles, special 50c Society Notes (By Elizabeth Jones.) Birthday Dinner. Visitor Honored. A beautiful party was given in honor of Miss Beatrice Hubbard at the residence of C. W. Posey last Thursday. Miss Hubbard was home on a short vacation from Tuskegee, where she holds quite a responsible position. The affair was quite elaborate, about twenty couples enjoying the hospitality of the Posey home. The evening was spent in dancing, music and cards. A Luncheon. On Wednesday, September 6, Mrs. James Thomas of the 412 Susquehanna street gave a luncheon in honor of Mrs. F. Morton of Kittanning, Pa. Pink and greet were the colors. Those present were: Mrs. Frank Morton, Mrs. William Hawkins, Mrs. Robert Martin, Mrs. Albert Thompson, Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. Calvin Wilson, Mrs. Russell Wagner, Mrs. E. Thompson, Samuel Johnson, Mrs. James Thomas. Frogs Dine at Club. Frogs Reed, Gould, Dong, Hen Bailey and Tadpole Jack gave a dinner at the club for Walter Scott of Meyersdale and Mr. Rattley of Washington, D. C. It was quite an enjoyable affair. Mr. Rattley told us of his first visit to Pittsburgh, how he liked the city and the tall girls. Walt Scott related his experiences at Atlantic City. They said they were not the fall guys for the Broadway queens. The dinner finally ended and a toast to Miss Brown for the good time at Harell College, where every one said he had the best time of his life. Miss Writt to Resume Teaching. Miss Sara B. Writt of 111 Dennison avenue, East End, desires to announce to her scholars that vacation season has ended and winter classes are now being arranged. Among the Frogs. Rick says he is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Rattley of Washington, D. C., saying Pitburg is the best place on the map. Messas, Charles Bill and Howard Rickmond, George Gould and Wilbur C. Douglas leave Saturday evening for Atlantic City, where they will spend a few days, and then go to York to attend the S. Philips Gill picnic, Friday, September 22, "Dong" says if you hear of a big noise next week the A. Progs in Atlantic City and Big City. Douglas says, according to his deductions, there may be some more weddings before leap year. Club is Entertained at Dimen. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. B. Hawesport entertained the S. S. F. club Wednesday. ALL Garments Bought Here ALTERED FREE ALTERED FREE BLANKETS Woolen Blankets in all color plaids, full bed size, excellent values, pair $2.95 Cotton Blankets, grey with colored border, good size blankets, special 48c venue, Pittsburgh, Pa. CONVENTION WELCOME Any evening, September 6. After the business of the club was transacted the hostess served a sumptuous re- past. Moore, Williams, Nuptial. MORGAN Louis Moore and Miss Katie Willingham united in marriage Wednesday, September 6, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wilhams, Mignonette street, Rev. C. J. Powell officiating. --- Gave Birthday Dinner Tuesday evening, at the hope of Mrs William Jackson in Western avenue, North Side, a beautiful birthday dinner was given in honor of Miss Lillian Zimmerman. The decorations and appointments were in pink and green. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Grey announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Elnora, to Samuel David Coleman or Cincinnati, O. A December wedding is being looked forward to by all with pleasure. Réunion of the Singleton Family. One of the most interesting and enjoyable events of the season was the reunion of the Singleton family on Tuesday, September 12. on the farm of Nathaniel Strothers of Oakmont, Pa. Mr. Shtothers is the son-in-law of the late Grandison Singleton, Sr., who was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the East End, having lived in Twentieth ward since 1867 and was always referred to as gentleman, a man of integrity and few color men were more honored in their life and death than he, and by the oldest representative families or East End and Shady Side. Mr. Strothers gave over his home and grounds for the pleasure of all relatives who began to arrive early in the day, there was one round of amusements. Over fifty were present and four generations represented and as many more could not be present. Dinner was served on the veranda overlooking the beautiful lawn and Crystal Lake, completely with beautiful water lilies. The table was laden down with the best products of farm taken care of by Mr. Dallas Carter and Wm. Strothers. After it was decided to hold this reunion yearly it will be looked forward to by this family with much expectancy. After enjoying the bountiful repast, of course speech making was in order in which Wm. Sigleton, John Barns of Versailles, Ky. Thomas Buck, musical student of Jackson college Jackson, Miss., took part, and the musical part was well taken care of by Dallas Carter and Wm. Srothers. Joakkeen Jennings Magdalen Thos. T. Jackson, manager of Protective Brotherhood Insurance Company, stole a march on his many friends on September 2 by quietly uniting in marriage with a very charming young lady in the person of Miss Lelia Annette Jennings of Pamplin, Va. The bride is a sister o Dr. C. V. Butler's wife. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Scott Wood Porter of St. Angustine Mission. They will be at home at the beautiful residence of Mr. Jackson, 225 Martinsville avenue, West VIEW, to their many friends. Mr. Jackson is one of the most progressive bum-nada men that the race can boost in Pittsburgh and in very popular in bum-ins and sedentic elites. .ou ish to continue the Present judges of the County Court. macs ne Pie Pome mre emer a ( AT raed CAST 3GH PS1i <2 to A POM. aT Ean OTIS TET Ma GT Bee FITC) FERC cane - Charles F. McKenna >< William &. Way 3X Oh peed ee oe a $ s s s Advertising Pointers eee ee ’ Has not yet reached the 25,000 circulation class, but it has a circulation Of the kind that pays. ne The Courier readers are loyal patrons of the “standpat” variety. They read the paper through, advertisements and all, and then give it to their friends. They are interested in our steady growth and are __ helping us grow stronger each week. They read the ade and patron- ize OUR ADVERTISERS. This confidence of the readers In the Courier is ite strongest asset ae an advertising medium. “MAY WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NUMBER YOU AMONG OUR SAT- ISFIED ADVERTISERS? iE ca > : Pittsburg’s Only Colored Paper 1209 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. | tikes =| ~ARCHEAL & THOMPSON UP-TO-DATE BILLIARD AND POOL ROOM ) | Brunswick Latest Pattern Tab'es | FIRST-CLASS BARBER SHOP | CIGARS, LAUNDRY AND STATIONERY EMPORIUM | sinter amr | : 1319-21 WYLIE AVENUE PITTSBURG | COLORED AUTO SCHOOL ~~ The Imperial Auto School | - 1310 Wylie Avenue : We place the Dele, People in the It’s the Imperial Emplormept on Wylie. F.RIVERA House Painter, Interior z=mmsma==as Decorator, Paper Hanger All Jobs Attended to With Some Exactimie "2834 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg. Boll Phone 682° W. Seheniey SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1911. when the imperial auto school turns ont a student you can always rely on [him to: be 2 master of bis trade. Now ‘here is proof seldom do you hear of a colored: chauffeur in a emash up, hen he gets on a job you can de Be on him knowing his business. fe proof of it is he is holding some of the best positions In the country. WE WANT SOME MORE Good men -to get !nterested, 1 egneend that automobiles is a color- man’s position. He knows how @ drive and care for them our grandfathers did horses. ‘Tiere is Oe about a good sober-care- faf*reiiable competent-aman getting & poation when he completes the course. LOOK AT THE CHANGES YOU HAVE. There is not.one colored auto de- slivety in Pitteburg. Not one auto hack. Go in smill towns, open re pair shops, come"up with the town, It don't Tequiro any capital. We need a negro garage right here, they could make money. GET THE ADVANCE IDEA AND STOP BUYING HORSES AND MULES LET THE FARMER HAVE THEM. COMB TO THE Impetial Au- to School and learn automobiling in all its brafch. be progressive and up to date. . Send for my automobile Dlue book and learn at home. You can get license when you complete it PRICE ONE DOLLAR PREPAID. Dr. A. R. Taylor DENTIST | 1303 Wyle Avenue, Pittsburg, Ps | ome a sede Taira ciGHTS THRENG ~ ASBURY PARK | Supreme Lodge. of Pythians Welcomed by Mayor Appleby. ; SPECTACULAR STREET PARADE Biennial Session @ Noted Secret Order Attended by Delegates From Al: * Parts of the Country—Cheering Re- perts Made by Officials of the Vari- ous Departments. Asbury Park, N. J.Tbe biennial session of the supreme lodge of Kuights of Pythias, Eastern and West- ern Hemispheres, which opened in this city on Sunday, Sept. 3, with member of the order in attendance from all sec- tions of the country, was marked by ex thusiasm = and the hearty fra: ternal greetings manifested among the dele- gates. The an nual sermon was délivered Ly the Rer. W. S. Cer- penter of Phila- deiphin. Rev. Mr. Carpenter was at his best, and his words of wisdom and good advice were inspiring and profitable to’ the great throng of earnest listeners. cee $ t , 1 ( — y NUPRROE CBASCEL Pythian hosts were formally mate welcome-.to the city by his honor Mayor Appieby, and the Rev. William Wallsce, grané chancellor of New Jer- sey, on Monday, at Morrow's hall, in which the business sessions were held. Responses were made by Supreme Chancellor W. Asbble Hawkins of Baltimore and Mrs. Hattle Nix, su- preme worthy councilor, Kansas City, ‘Mo. whe represented the. courts of /Calanthe. . - Resplendent in gay uniforms, com- manded by Adjutant General J. B. ‘Loving of California and Brigadier ae ae laalg a et 4 Rie | | EA Ba i ; | i : i a aoe | es, lt hoream ee MES. HATTON NIX, & W. O- General D. Mf. Pappy of Florida, the uniform rank ‘paraded the principal avenues: Mouday afternoon. Supreme Chancellor Hawkins made bis biennial address Tuesday, in which he reviewed the work of the various departments of the order and predicted a great fu: tore. The reports of the supreme keeper of records and seal, William E. Grandison of Cambridge, Mass. and supreme master of exchequer, William ‘A. Heathmann, showed progress. - The reports of D. M. Pappy, grand chancellor for Florida; Elmer J. Puel- lo, grand. chan- cellor tor New Engiand; Rev. W. H. Wallace, grand chancellor for New Jersey; Joseph F. Drake, grand chancellor for South Caro- Mna; Nev. J. W. Horse, grand shancellor for Ok- iahoma, Kansas and Missouri; Rev. J. W. Jet- ferson, grand chancellor for Delaware and Maryland; L So ae cellor for New : England; Rev. W. H. Wallace, Sy grand chancellor | Gugigs for New Jersey; | (aan Joseph F. Drake, | (ens grand chancellor | 4 for South Caro- a Ina; Nev. J. W. Burse, grand ‘ vhancellor for Ok- * iahoma, Kansas and Missouri; Rev, 3. W. Jet- a ferson, grand chancellor for Delaware and Maryland; © = Newton Rich anion, grand ¥- © GRANDIN. chancellor for Pennsyivania, and of the heads of the New York grand lodge showed progress numerically and faencinlis. , ‘The supreme court of Calanthe alsc held its bienpia! session. Mrs. Hat tle Nix, Mrs. Jennle Ross of Baltimore the supreme register of deeds; J. E. Berrien and other leading spirits made commendable reports. The final ses. sion was beld po Friday evening, ‘Sept. & Holty Four Centuries Old. Germany has a specimen of holly 410 years old. £ THE Coume WASHINGTON an | i. me | ae 4 aa an | FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR: THEODORE ALLISON CORDECK : 24 Baltimore Avenue. 4 Primaries September 20, 1911, sub- ject to Republican rules. Your vote and influence soticited. (By E. H. Brooks.) Se OR CAR hee eee oe er eee convention ai Pitistarzh, this week. Abred Crockett, =o has Been: syending the past week with his fam- Hy here. returned 10 Stoneboro, Pa. | Miss Julia Quinn of Oberlin, O..| who has heen the house guest of Mrs. | G.P. Anderson, lef jor her home last Monday. - Mrs. Kate Perkins of Pittsburgh, visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Banks, the past Week. ~— Mrs. Richard'Thomas and daughter, Miss Marguerite, are visiting Mrs. Thomas, daughter, Mrs. E. A. Rich- -ardson, of Steubenville, O. | Mrs. Anna Streets of New Castle, /and Miss Phoebe Stewart of Frank- |lin, were guests of thelr parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Stewart of Central avenue, the past week. | Miss Viola Hall of Johnstown, is visiting at the home of Rev. W.' E. Jefferson. ‘A. A. Johnson of East End, Pitts- burgh, was the guest of Miss Mary E. Hill last Sunday. Mr. Johnson is a class-mate of Miss Hill at Morgan college, Baltimore. ‘The Fearless Bleven of Washington under the management of Wm. Bolden and Harry Baker, wish to challenge any colored team in Wéstern Penn- sylvania, West Virginia or Ohio, for a game or series of games. Address Harry Baker, 100 North Main xtreet, Washington, Pa. Mrs. T. J. Askew, who bks been very iI] the past week is improving. Dr. Boyd Wiison of the County Home, has resumed work after his yeerly vacation, * Wright's Chapel. Last Sunday was Women's Day and after a sermor" by Mrs. Rachel White the noted evangelist of Beaver Falls, an interesting program,’onsisting of duets, solos, recitations ‘and papers, was rendered by local ‘talent. A pleasing feature of the aftersoon was the singing of Mrs. Mary Mason of Pittsburgh, who captivated the large audience.” A large callection was takgn up by The ladies. Jn the even- ing’ Rev. Mrs. Mose of Pittsburgh, preached to another large audience and the meetings will continue for 10 days. The pastor, Rev. Turser, wish- es to thank all persons who helped to make this Women's Day one long to be remembered. ”. Mt. Zion Baptist. This church is holding a 10 daye tent meeting on Forest avenue. Noted evangelists will be present and all | persons are invited to come. St. Paul A.-M. E. Church. Last Sunday morning the pulpit was occupied by Rey. B. Conklin Woolfoik, who is a student of,theo- logy at Howard University, Wasbing- ton. D. C. His sermon was a thoughtful and carefully prepared one and was high- \ly appreciated by all present. A | neat after-collection was given Rev. { Woolfotk. The Sunday school was well represented. The Men's and Womens’ Bible classes united pnd were taught by Mrs. H. D. Howard. The pastor, Rev. T. J. Askew, was in | Pittsburgh’ on Sunday afternoon, | Where he preached the communion | sermon at the Euclid Avenue church. East End, and returned in time to | occupy his own pulpit at night. Next Sunday is Rally Day and the mem | bers are urged to do their very best. | John Wesley M. E. Church. | ‘The ladies of this church gave an | open air concert and lawn fete at the | residence of Mrs. M. B. Lindsey of 148 Welrich avenue, last Thursday and Friday evenings. Rev. Geo. E. Curry, district superintendent and Miss Viola Hall of Johnstown were present, and helped to make the | event a auccess. Last Sunday even- ing Rey. J. H. Peters of Pittsburgh, preached an eloquent sermon. The Ladies’ Aid society met in reg- ular session last Tuesday evening and after routine business a duet was ren- | dered by Miss Emma and Theodore Hill and a solo by Miss Hall The society then gave a banquet to the quartet who assisted them at the con- cert. This congregation is prepar- ing to erect a new church building in the near future and every effort is deing put forth to meet their obliga- tions. Rev. Wm, E. J. Jefferson ts Pastor. Nazareth Baptist, Church. Last Sunday the pastor~Rev. H. G. Roce, preached two excellent ser- mons. The Sunday school was large- ly attended and was addressed by “Mr. Hall of Donora. The B. Y. P. U. next Sunday will | render a special program at 3 p.m. | This will be Christian Culture Day | and the young people with addresses | paperg, duets and Bolos expect to | Please s large audience. | The social at the church last Saturday and the | one given at the home of Mr? Davis on Friday evening were successes. | September 24 this church will give a | rally to assist Rev. Woolfolk in bis studies at Howard University. All are cordially invited. Rev. Hooe visited Rev. Williams, the pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist church at Canons: arg, last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Ross of the Union Baptist church, Pittsburgh, spoke here last Wednes | day evening. ‘Many members attended the Ne Tee) ae "| a A a Es on 2 hs ISEMe |r ae in 7 LD cuwanguaeggag erramest eves ; Zz OT PUTO OER ” Pat AS 100 PLEASE ee rene ———=THE MT, CLEMENS MOTEL AND ERREKA MINERAL BATH: ROUSE=—= | wae. Re . ' i 1 ae For School Visitor OF THE FIFTH WARD, PITTSBURGH, PA. Wm. H. Thompson “REPUBLICAN PARTY. Primary Eiection, September 30, 1911. Your Vote and Support Kindly Solicited. burgh this past week. Mrs. Rev. Hooe spent several days with friends in Pittsburgh the past week. Social. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Wilson of Arch street, pleasaxtly entertained at din- ner last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Fred ‘Anderson and their guest, Miss Julia Quinn and Marcus Willis. Mrs. H. K. Kelly was given a sur- prise birthday party last Wednesday when a number of her friends in response to the invitation of. her daughters, Mrs. Mary and Grace Kel- ly, gathered at the family residence Wolftown and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Keyy received sev. era] handsome presents. ‘The Luey Thurman club met last Tuseday at the home of Mre. Mary P. Crockett. The meeting was pre- sided over by First Vice President Mrs. Anna Banks. A large numbel was present and a large amount of business was transacted. The next meeting will be held September 2¢ at the home of Mrs. Della Cordeck Afer business a social hour followed dainty refreshmests being served by the hostess. Voters don’t forget to support T. A Gordeck for school director for a six year term. ~ Mrs. Dr. L. C. Honesty, Miss Louise Carey and Masters Leonard Honests and Raymond Snowden attended the Exposition last Wednesday. ry BRADDOCK, PA (By are ita Mrs. Lula Williams of Silvan ave- nue was called to the bedside of the lady who raised her in Winston- Salem, N. C. Mrs. Williams is also expected to receive quite a legacy. William Barton of 434 Sixth street and Mra. Mary Brown of Lillie avenue are attending the district grand lodge of the I. ©. of O. F. and Household of Ruth at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Oley Ashly entertain- ed at dinner last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Mamie Butler. Covers were laid foP eight. Mrs. Butler leaves tor Co- lumbus, ©., Thursday morning. Bishop B. W. Derrick, D. D., L- L. D., preached af the Corey Avenue A. MB. church last Sunday at 7:43 p. m. His subject was “Jesus Wept.” A large audience greeted him and was elegantly entertained by the bishop, such as he is noted for doing. At the cloze of the services the four silver collection plates won by the Corey Avenue A. M. EB. church ebolr in the musical contest at the Bethel A. aM. E, cirdrch, May 4, 1911, were present ed to the church by the bishop in a glowing flow of language, commend- ing them largely on the great victory which they have achieved, also the /marked improvement they have made since the reopening of the church elght years ago, and bid them not to stop, but go on and and on. Erdon White, who was struck by the truck in the Ninth street wire mill and was hurt, is improving. Seward Jones spent last Sunday in Brownsville, Pa., by his mother's bed- side, Who {s quite ML ‘The “Three Nights in the Wilder. nesegpeven by the usher board of Cor@ Avenue A.M. E. church, closed Monday night, the ninth, with & good succeas, socially and financial ye James Walker of Lillian avenue has returned from Oberlin, O., where he was visiting his niece, and reports a good time. An instance of remarkable gener- osity, and one seldom, met with in these days was that brought out at the funeral the other afternoon of J. Shorter, colored, held in the New Hope Baptist church. It was announced that the funeral expenses had been paid by Henry J. ‘Wagner of the Diamoad Joe Company, ‘im whose employ the deceased had been at tbe time of death from nat- jural causes. Grateful tributes wens paid by Rev. Dwelle and Rev. M ie ‘An instance of just the opposite tendency is shown in the offer of the Pennsylvania Railroad to pay Dr. Morris $250 after the death of his daughter in such tragic fashion at the Copeland crossing two months ago. This offer has been indignantly re fused.by Dr.’ Morris and Attorney Jo seph Mayhugh is looking after his in. terests in the matter. ‘New Hope Baptist Church. With the coming of the fall we note the return of some of the members 01 New Hope Baptist church whe have been away on vacations. Among them are T. M.‘ Morton, superintendent ©! the New Hope Baptist Sunday school [HATS TRIMMED 50¢ HATS MADE $1.50 to $2.00 ‘The Place to Get Good Looking Hats af a Reasonable Price is : '° ? 2 2 - Wrs, Bessie Fill’s, Millinery '2227 Centre Avenue - Open Evenings |__FULL LINE OF LATEST FALL AND WINTER STYLES eee | ° || Your Insurance Wanted | OUR GREATEST DESIRE , That of all Companies, ours might have th> Pre-eminence, We will trust and not be afraid. Neither will we fafl you. Protective Brotherhood of the P. M. L. Insurarice Company | BRCORPORATED 1870. $1,300,000 PAID TO MEMBERS TO DATE. 2 ‘Agents wanted In every saitel Penns. CALL OR WRITE TOMAS T. 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PHONES: Branch Office regu SE FOR AFRO-AMERICANS. - 48 Welts Street Phone 757 Steam Heat, Hat and Cold Water, Elects Lights GEORGE 1. HUTCEANSON, Fropriceter Bote! Rates. £2 Per Day. Americam Plan Special Low Bates Per Woek, $8.75 $10.50 as 4.00 Special Cacaring to Private Parties, Banquets, Ete: First-Class Fish. Frog and Chicken Dinzers, S00 Tse. $L.. PRICES OF BATHS “Mineral Vapor Bathe.......--++.90.75 Mineral Baths, Plain......------ 50 Mineral ee Bathe..........++. 28 Fresh-Wattr Baths ...-...+---- 2 Attendant’s Fee .......-.--:b-- 28 who has been spending some time in Adantic City; Miss E. Day and Mrs. Millard of Wilkinsburg. Services at New Hope Baptist chnreh on last Sunday were well at- tended. Rev. James Moses of St. Paul Baptist church preached both morning and evening and indeed our hearts were made to rejoice as we sat and listened to these well prepared sermoas. Rev. Moses is a stroag gospel preacher and oue who belfeves in the higher education of cur people. Every person is anticipating the coming of the National Baptist coz vention, cue of the largest and strong- est dodies our colored people. There will be services all day at New Hope church om Sunday. We Save succeeded In securing three of ‘the strongest Baptist ministers Dr. Carter will preach in the even- ing. Dr. Carter comes from Atlaats, Ga. Dinner wil] be served all day. Tuesday evening, September 19th, Dr. J. C. Jackson of Jenkintow will lecture on “Woman and Her Opportu- nity.” No woman should fail to hear this splendid lecture. “Dr. Jackson conducted a very suc- cessful revival at New Hope churéh last winter and it was through him that many were drought to Christ. Don't fail to heer Dr. Jacksoa. Rev. G. H. Dwele, tather of Rav. Dwelle, pastor of the New Hope Bap tist churek, Rev. T. H Dwelle ve. HEALING WATER AT MT. CLEMENS. DISEASES CURED. Bheumatism, all kinds Blood Polson’ag, all kinds Skje-Diesars, ail kinds: vomach sem Liver Troubles ¢ alesse Fraley A Dyspepsia Conbtipetion Janndica Nervousness, all kinds Catarrhal Troubles -6 Kidney and Bladder Difficulties, Femaie : Diseases, After Effects of La Grippe. and family are bouse guests of Rev- ‘and Mrs. Dwelle. LHETSDALE. PA Ih dear de — eee age’ a Devorah Tabernacle No. 41, D. of T., Sewickiey, Pa, will give a Twen tieth Centary reception to the grand officers of the state on Thursday evening, Septamber 28, 1911, at Chor- al ball, Levtedale, Pa. Te toowing officers of the order will be present and deliver addresses: Rev. i 8. Lee, Mrs. Anna Delphia, Mrs. Alice Wolf, J. ¥. King, G. D. The pro ram will be Interoparned with, ms sie by some of our best musical tal ent, namely, Mra Lalu Walkup, Mr. ‘and Mra Will H. Holland, Miss Edas ‘Curtis and others. From 10 to 1 ‘music by Prot. Wilson's orchestra. ‘Refreshments in sbuadance. Ad mission 35 cents. Come and enjoy ‘yourself. Mrs. M. Bowdee. HP. ire, 0. E. Hataad, © Bs re, Lee of Belem, O. are ele on prea ia Lnetsdale "and North Side, and attending the Ne tional convention aud bridge openias- Mre, Sara Walker has for her howse guests ber tistetiniaw, Mrs. Walker tad et caiet in rectenon icy nareer improving {2 wih = cont of paint. The beautifying is ibe work of his own hands. f AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY WEENDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (Alma.) Dr. W. L. Lee preached Sunday morning from the text "What is the Almighty that we should serve Him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?" Job. 21-15, and yea, let force that wait on thee be ashamed; let them be ashamed which transgress without cause, Pa. 25-3, subject, profitlessness of prayer or what may be gained by prayer. In the evening the subject, the Divine Family was ably discussed, the very large audience listened attentively. The Young Women's Missionary society's sacred concert at 3 p. was well attended. Miss Curtis of Sewickley rendered "Abide With Me," in a very pleasing manner. Miss Curtis has a rich contritto the Deep, in a heavy barbone voice; "Babylon was sung by Miss Bouser, an instrumental solo by Miss Bouser, in instrumental solo by Missionary Work," by H. W. Cotton and L. W. McCoy with other numbers; a very excellent program was given, singing by the C. K. Coirie Collection, $6. The V. C. E. society met at 6:30 p. m. The topic "My Denomination," was led by Mrs. A. L. Anderson, and conducted as a school Questions and answers were given. Questionable review of the history of the A. M. E. Zion church from 1796 until the present year. The entire society took part in the review which made the evening one of unusual interest. Rev. G. W. Kincaid gave an inspiring talk on the progress of the Zion church. On Monday evening, September 18, the Sabbath school will give a solo and quartet contest. The little ones are able to entertain you. Come and hear them. Class No. 2 of the Sunday school, W. H. Johnson teacher, was entertained with a banquet on Thursday evening. The class numbers 68. The object of the banquet was to bring together the members, discuss the work of the Sabbath school, how to increase attendance. How to interest children and increase the membership of class No. 2 fromck to 75 persons. Samuel A. Dobbins, the energetic president of the V. C. E. society is representing G. U. O. of O. F (Eureka lodge) at Wilkes-Barre this week. Mrs. J. D. Southall has moved from the East End and is keeping house at No. 32 Junillah street. The parsonage is receiving a general renovating, new paint, paper and linen. The conference convenes September 27. Have you paid your $1 general tuition, if not, why not? Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church The Grace church pulpit was filled on Sunday by Rev. J. M. Gaston, the secretary of the Freedman's Board. He preached from the text, "Who is on the Lord's side." This sermon was impressive and helpful. He was delighted to see a church filled with people for public worship and agreeably surprised at the many changes which have taken place in the work at the church. He reported that the Freedman's Board raised last year $291,551.50 for the education and the evangelization of the colored people in the South, which was more money raised than ever in any one year. "The quartet were at their best. They produced a splendid impression with the two numbers, "His Eyes Are on the Sparrow" and "Consider the Lillies of the Field." The Bible class of the brotherhood was largely attended and shows growth in number and interest. Rev. Andrew W. Verner, D. D., president of the Scotia Seminary, Concord, N. C., addressed the Grace church on Wednesday evening. Rev. Chas. H. Trusty preached an interesting sermon last Sunday at the McCurdy Mission in Avalon. This mission was well attended and the outlook is exceedingly bright and hopeful. Rev. C. L. Butler, D. D., will conduct a gossel service at the Grace church in October. Special efforts are being put forth for larger addition to our number. The first week in November will be the Presbyterian Week. The program committee consisting of Mrs. H. Payne, Miss Lilly Crawford and Mrs. Dr. Gant are sparing no paing to have a first rate literary and musical program. J. W. Tate and Mrs. J. W. Gatewood will have charge of the dinner. Rev. G. W. Parks, D. D., the vice president of the Baptist convention will preach on Sunday. Rev. Parks is a man of great power and our people will hear him with pleasure. The quartet will have some special selection for Sunday. (By J. S. Patton.) Bethel A. M. E. Church Bishop W. H. Hard preached a soul reviving sermon last Sunday morning to a large audience. Bishop Heard arrived in the city on Saturday evening and was met by Rev. P. A. Scott and F. W. Collins and taken to the home of Mrs. Emma Thompson, where he remained until Tuesday when he left for Hot Springs, Ark. In the evening the pastor, Rev. P. A. Scott preached. Bishop Derrick was in the city over Sunday. He expressed himself as being highly gratifying at the news he heard about the improvement at Bethel under the new pastor, Rev. Scott. Dr. Scott took hold of this work on July 21, and in this short time he has paid off one note of $100 and paid $500 on interest. The pupil will be supplied next Sunday with ministers from the Baptist convention. Rev. P. A. Scott left last Sunday night for Wilkes-Barre to bring his family. He is expected to return Saturday. The Stewardets are preparing for them. The choir furnished excellent music last Sunday. The J. Wells of Center avenue, off last Saturday for Wilkes- Barre, to attend the District Grand Household. She will be gone about three weeks. W. S. Neal, our popular young Sunday school superintendent, shen a couple of days in Tennessee visiting relatives. The Rev. Bernard Torrel, D. D. of Lynchburg, Va. is in attendance at the Baptist convention. Dr. Torrel was a schoolmate of W. Cullin, also a school teacher of Mrs. Collins. It is hoped that he will preach at Bethel on Sunday morning. The following ministers called at the Blackstone this week. Rev. F. J. Blackstone, Rev. R. H. Morris, Rev. T. J. Askew, Rev. W. B. Anderson and Rev. W. H. H. Butler. The fourth and last quarterly meet- ing will be held at Bethel the first week in October. Rev. G. W. Wili- ams, M. D. or St. Paul's church will preach at 3 o'clock. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH (B. C. N. Collins.) Rev. Dr. Morris, pastor of Brown Chapel church, preached an elegant sermon last>Sabbath morning and in the evening Bishop Hurd of Affrica, preached to a large concourse of people after which one gentleman came forward and joined the church. Special collection was raised to assist Bishop Hurd in his missionary work. Dr. Morris attended the quarterly meeting at Allon Chapel last Sabbath afternoon. G. F. Silas has returned from his vacation after spending two weeks in Atlantic City and New York en route home. He stopped over in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Romaine Wilson and her mother, Mrs. Sallie Crable, left on Monday morning for Willes-Barre, Pa., to attend the District Lodge G. U. G. of O. F., while away they will visit relatives and friends in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. George Cook, Sr., and daughter, Mrs. Marie. Jackson, visited Mrs. Georgetta Collins this week. Mrs. R. K. Morris and her house guest, Mrs. Mary F. Clarke of Belle- fontaine, O., and Mrs. Nina E. Washington of the North Side, at the quarterly meeting at Funnel Avenue, last Sabbath. The members of the Orchestra of Brown Chapel church, accompanied by some of the ladies gave a surprise on their pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Morris on last Monday evening at their beautiful home, 35 Mayflower street. East End. The musical rendered was high classical music. Mrs. Ella Cook sang a solo which cheered the hearts of all who heard her. At a late hour a collation was served by the Ladies, after which all expressed what a delightful time they had spent and then departed for home. Among those who gave the surprise on the Rev. and Mrs. Morris were Messrs. G. A. Cook, leader, Author Boud, Wm. Bradford, H. Holt, Joseph, Crinkelson, Chas. Stewart, George Lewis, James Williams, Robert Stevenson and Miss Adelia Harris, who presided at the piano, Mrs. Emma Moore, Mrs. Ella Cook, Mrs. Carlie Carlisle, Miss Martha E. Washington, Mrs. Mary F. Clack. ALLEN CHAPEL North Side. (By Mrs. B. Mayhue.) Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Allen Chapel, this being the fourth and last quarterly meeting of this conference year. This occasion will be long - remembered by members and friends. The three services were well attended. Rev. D. S. Bently, P. E., preached at 10:45 and 8 p. m. to a large congregation and his messages will not be forgotten soon. At the 3 p. m. Bishop Heard preached an excellent sermon to a crowded house. Frank White of Rush street, has returned home to resume his studies in High school, having spent the summer in Virginia and Maryland. Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs. Dan Stone of Butler, Pa., attended quarterly meeting on Sunday. Mrs. Ryan of Beaver avenue, was entertained at dinner on Sunday by friends, in the East End. Mrs. Ella Allen of Bedford avenue, has returned home from Atlantic City, where she spent several days for recreation. Mrs. Myrtle Swicksdick of Clarksburg, W. Va., was the guest of Mrs. Bazier this week. Rev. Chas Wheeler preached for Rev. T. E. Wilson, McKeesport last Sunday being their rally day. Mrs. Birdie Crunlittle and family returned home last Saturday morning after spending a pleasant vacation at Harrisburg, Chambersburg and other points. Mrs. E. M. Stewart of Philadelphia, is the house guest of her mother, Mrs. Webster of Prebble avenue. Miss Ellen Parker is visiting her aunt in Rochester, Pa. All who are indebted to correspondent for paper will please be kind enough to settle at once, as she is requested by Publishing Company to report weekly. There will be a porch and lawn party given by Mrs. Maggie Strang and Mrs. Minnie Davis at the residence of Mrs. Minnie Davis, 895 Gearing avenue, Beltzhoover, on Thursday evening, September 21, 1911, for the benefit of A. M. E. Zion conference. The social held at the residence of Mrs. Margaret Frazier of Washington avenue, North Side. was very well attended and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Euclid Avenue A.M.E. CHURCH (By Minnie Harris.) The services at Euclid Avenue church last Sabbath were unusually impressive, it being the last quarterly meeting in this conference year. Bishop W. B. D. Derrick, D. D., preached an excellent sermon in the morning. Rev. T. H. Derrick, Washington, preached the communion sermon at 3 o'clock, which was very much enjoyed by all. Rev. W. H. Butler, presiding eider, preached an inspiring sermon in the evening. Successful Bible Class THE WOMEN'S SOCIETY The Adult Bible class of Bethel A. M. E. church was organized in 1908 by James G. Wiley, assisted by its present president, Herman P. Socks with a membership of about twelve. There was a steady growth of its membership until one year ago, when there seemed to be a general falling off in attendance in all parts of the church. Prof. Charles Stewart, of Chicago, ill. the noted newspaper correspondent, who is in attendance to the Baptist convention, delivered a very instructive lecture at Euclid Avene A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening last, subject, "Sambo Waxed Fat and Kicked." The professor has a rich vein of humor which was highly appreciated by all. St. Paul A.M.E. Church St. Paul A.M.E. Church The services at St. Paul were well attended last Sabbath. The pastor preached an excellent sermon on Sunday, September 17. Dr. J. Douglas Herbert, who is pastor of one of the leading churches in Atlantic City, will be here and preach at 11 o'clock services at St. Paul. The pastor is asking all members and friends of the Hill Top to be at this service as they will be well-paid, as Rev. Herbert is quite a noted speaker. Don't forget the date. Miss Jennie Smith, one of our choir members, has been on the sick list for the past few days, but is now convalescing. Miss Bessie Robinson has been indisposed for the past week. Mrs. Annie Thompson and husband, sister of Mrs. Sheatam, returned last week to the city for which we are very glad, as she is one of St. Paul's faithful members. We hope they have to stay. Dr. G. W. Williams and wife attended quarterly meeting at Euclid last Sunday. There was a social given last week at the shone of Andrew Summers, Wharton street, for the benefit or rally. A pleasant time was reported. James Jones of Syllabus street, left for his old home in Virginia, where he will spend his vacation. REV. JOHN P. POINDEXTER. Hew John P. Poindexter was born in Louisa county, Virginia, on December 20, 1855, son of Gabriel and Ellen Poindexter. His parents were slaves and he was also a slave. He attended public school in 1869 to 1876. He was brought to a knowledge of Christ through the prayers of his mother and sisters, in 1870, they being the only members of the family Christians at that time. He recognized his divine calling to the Gospel ministry having been impressed by the spirit of such calling. He left his old home state in 1890 for the West, came to West Virginia where he spent seven years, during which time he connected himself to the Richardson family by marrying their youngest daughter. Favorably impressed and having a burning anxiety for the ministry he came to Ohio where he spent two years. In 1897 he came to Pittsburgh with his family, wife and four children. He connected himself to the Trinity Baptist church. Was licensed to preach in 1898. Was called to Carnegie, Pa. to the Second Baptist church. Was ordained in 1899 with twenty-five churches represented. Here he was pastor four years, during which time he received a call from Walker's Mills, Pa. The call was considered, he accepting the latter owing to favorable advantages. Here he did seven years of successful work during which he entered school under Professor Senior and he again entered school under Professor McCandles, where he spent three years after working hours. He again entered school at the Bible Institute in 1902, where he spent seven years and came away in 1910, having completed his graduating courses. He then began mission work in which he has been successful. He continued until recently, having been called to the Trinity church of which he is a member, to assist his pastor. He is now the elected assistant pastor of the Trinity Baptist church. Humiliated Indian Tribe When the Quakers came to Pennsylvania in 1632 the only Indians in the neighborhood were the Delawares, who had just been terribly beaten by the Five Nations and forced into a treaty by which they submitted to be called women. THE COURIER. Bible Class Again the class has revived and bids fair to surpass any of its previous records for membership. There is now on roll, forty members, with an average attendance of twenty. The present officers are as follows: Mrs. James Page, teacher, Hermah Socks, president, Charles Robinson, vice president, Miss Gertrude Vancele, secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Highgate, treasurer. REV. JOHN W. WEBB, D. D., Pastor Antioch Baptist Church Pittsburgh, Pa. The subject of this sketch was born of stave parents in Culpeper county, Virginia, May 13, 1847. His parents were French Brother and Martha Webb. His father was a licensed preacher. John's early schooling was under a private teachin-omary of Washington, D. C. Upon his graduation from school he received the degree B. D. In the winter of 1865 he embraced faith in Jesus Christ and in May the following year was baptized. In 1867 he was licensed from the Shiloh Baptist church, Alexandria, Va., and was ordained by the same church in 1870. The moderator of the council was Rev. Klemm Robinson and the Rev. L. W. Brooks was clerk. The Reverend has pastored and organized the following churches: First Baptist church, Vienna, Va., organized in 1868; Fldst Baptist church, Faltfxr C. H., va., organized the same year; Shilton Baptist church, Gunston, Va., organized in 1870; Beulah Baptist church, Markham, Va., organized 1871; Second Baptist, Fails Church, va., organized 1885; Mt. Jezebel Baptist, Alexandria, va., organized 1893. Was called to the Antioch Baptist church, Pittsburgh, February, 1892. Rev. Webb is the founder of the Northern Virginian Association, organized in 1879, and served as moderator three years. In December 1892, he was married to Miss Catherine Lee, of Alexandria, Va., During their marriage life seven children have blessed their children, four having passed triumphantly to the Great Beyond and three residing in this city. Miss Catherine German student of home: Miss Eugenie S. an accomplished Latin student, and musical directress, the eldest, Mrs. Martha C. Henderson, a married daughter, residing on Butler street, this city. The Reverend received the degree of D. D. in 1901 from the Hill Top Industrial college of West Virginia, the late Dr. Perkins was president. The Doctor and his amiable wife and two daughters and an adopted daughter, Catherine Lee Webb, reside at their beautiful and cozy home, 143 Thirty-eight street, city. Dr. Webb is one among the ablest pulpit orators of his race, a profound theologian and race leader, and as one of the pioneers of the Negro Baptist ministry of Virginia and Pennsylvania, deserves distinguished honor for the great work which in the face of almost insurmountable difficulties, he has accomplished in the behalf of the denomination. REV. P. J. BLACKBURN. Rev. P. J. Blackburn, pastor of the A. M. E. church, Churchhead, was elected president of the Pittsburgh Methodist Preachers' association at the regular meeting last Monday. Rev. Blackburn has been a member of the Pittsburgh conference but three years, formerly of the Northern Ohio, but has conducted himself in such a manner as to command the respect and confidence of the brethren of the conference in general. At the last session of the annual conference which met at Scranton, he was chosen to deliver the response to the address of welcome delivered by the Mayor of Scranton and was also appointed conference statistician. Dr. Blackburn has proven himself one of the strong men of this conference and his clear living stands as his best testimonial. METHODIST PREACHERS ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS. The Methodist Preachers association met in regular session Monday at Bethel A. M. E. church. The order of the day was the election of officers for the ensuing term. President, Rev. P. J. Blackburn; vice president, Rev. A. Wakefield; secretary, Rev. B. F. Combash; assistant secretary, Re. B. E. Morrison; treasurer, R. L. Lee. Rev. W. J. Lee was appointed chairman of program committee, with the privilege of selecting his own aides. Next Monday Rev. G. W. Williams will read a sermon on "immortality Only in Christ." NEW PASTOR HAS EXCELLENT RECORD AND GOOR PROSPECTS. The Rev. Ernest Hall. D. D., is the latest comer to our city to take charge of one, of our churches. He comes to us highly recommended both from the church of which he is a member and the associations and conventions of his state. Dr. Hall is well known throughout the country and the associations friends on the boat of the bean. He is a great traveler, yet you seldom hear him say a word about what he has seen. He is a native of the great State of Missouri, being born of slave parents, one of whom is dead. Dr. Hall bears the distinction of having the largest private library of any Negro in this country. He has been fond of books from mere childhood, and has done what few men ever think of doing. He has a record of every book he has ever read that he considered worth preserving. He keeps a card in his reading and writing. He was a member of the japar known as "Hall's Commonwealth," with which he made the enemy of the race sit up and take notice. He has written largely on racial and religious subjects, and has a book in preparation that promises to be widely read. Dr. holds degrees from five promen ... colleges and universities. He holds the honor of being the youngest-moderator, the oldest Baptist association (the Wood-River of Illinois) in the country. He is now the pastor of the Trinity Baptist church of this city, which church is coming to the front under his administration. Pittsburgh is glad to have such a man in its service, and his future here is very promising. MISS ABBIE DUPREE ANDERSON. Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Anderson of Uniontown, Pa. Miss Anderson is held in high esteem in Pittsburgh, she having lived here with her parents for ten years. She attended and graduated from the public school here in 1908 with honors. She will be remembered as one of the leaders in the great spelling bee contest between several hundred public school scholars a few years ago when she and Miss Virginia Proctor were the only two colored students left among hundreds of white public school scholars as the hope of the race in the mighty battle of word spelling. Miss Anderson will enter Wilberforce University next week to take up a commercial course. Her many friends everywhere wish her success in her matriculation at Wilberforce University. Homewood Notes Mrs. Percy Taylor of Aibion street, departed this life on the morning of the 12th. Funeral services from the undertakers, Mr. Leslie, on Thursday. She leaves father and mother, four brothers, two sisters, a husband and son. Mrs. Jane White suffered a relapse on Monday evening, necessitating the vigilance of the physician all night. Excitement excitement was the cause. Elias Thompson, only son of Mrs. Harvey, is declining, hemorrhages being very frequent. We gladly greeted the presence of Mrs. Cora Moton of Kittanning, Pa., who was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Thompson of Finance street, last week. She was tendered a very pleasant surprise party on the evening of the 5th. Mrs. Jas. Thomas of Susquehanna street, on the evening of the 8h, after having retired and while enjoying refreshing sleep, was in a very unceremonious manner disturbed by a number of friends and reminded that it was her birthday and that she must see those who had taken possession of her house. Refreshments were served and the evening was much enjoyed in a social way. The affair was chaperoned by Mrs. James Johnson. Mrs. L. Williams and Mrs. Floretta Brown spent last Sabbath in Swickley, the guests of Miss Martha French. Miss Agnes Lee is having a pleasant time in Atlantic City, also Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis. Miss Cora Ross will spend a short time with friends in Connellisville, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Llord have returned from Washington, D.C., where they attended the marriage of their daughter. Mrs. James Johnson after a long visit to Virginia, returned last week. Rev. I. S. Lee of the Congregational church, will preach in Zion church on Sunday evening, 17th, to the Ladies' Missolongia society. We anticipate a pleasant treat. Rev. Combash and his steward, Homer Allen, will take part in the Stewards rally at the Avery church, North Side, at the 2 o'clock service on the 17th. Financial rally at Zion on the 24th, when Rev. Combash will about close his pastorate and report to the conference, which meets in Avery on the 27th. The Hawthorne society are preparing to give him a farewell reception on the 26th. At the same time a gold badge will be presented to Mr. Vaughn for his services in the society. Everybody who reads magazine buys newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. BETHLEHEM A. M. B. CHURCH JOHN Wylie aveane and Emin street Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 7:35 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, 12:30 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 297 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPSCOOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St. N. S. Pbg. Sunday services, 10:45 A. M. and :45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet ing, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge. Sunday and weekly meetings of John Wesley A. M. E. Glom 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. Trustees 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, Pittsburg. 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, 10:00 to 12:00 M. lally except Monday. Telephone: 1764-B Highland. 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. Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Alien 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 second Sunday in each month; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. R. E. Epus, 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. Wells, pastor. Rocky M. Baptist church—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday night; communion every third Sunday in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CRUBCH Preaching 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. Pastor. Brown's Chapel. Borries at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Hemlock and Boyle street, 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. 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, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1148-R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 11 a.m. Sunday school, 2 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. BAZER, Pastor. Plymouth Congregational Church Corner Fulton and Glimcorne streets. Henry W. Porter, minister. Services; Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school 12:45 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 8 e'clock. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tjoga and Demiferline Street. B. P. Corbash, R. D. Pastor. Services—Sabbath, 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Young People's meeting, 7 p. m. Sub- bath school, 2:30 p. m. Prayer meet- ing, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meet- ing, Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. St. James A. M. E. church—S day services, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 8:30 p. m.; Bible Christian Behavior, 8:30 p. m.; supper meeting Wednesday evening, 8 p. m.; literary society, Thursday evening, 8 p. m.; caer practice, Friday evening, 8 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. L. V. Jones, pastor. UNIONTOWN, Pa. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Rev. Thompson, pastor—Preaching at 10:45 a.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. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching, 1045 a.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p.m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p.m.; preaching, 7:45 p.m. Mt. Hose 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—presaching, 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 Bellevue, Pa. Good Hope—Baptist Church Services. Fifty-fourth and Penn Avenue. School at 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting. 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 3 p. m. Sunday at 3 p. m. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 9 p. m. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. H. C. Messer, D. D. Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church. Hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p. m., Wednesday and friday. Impolite to Auld Cootle. In conferring the sacrament of baptism our old Scotch priests were ac- ustomed to treat his satanic majesty with quaint inclivity. The Latin was usually translated into the vernacular, and when they came to "Exi ab so, im- mune spiritus," the unclean spirit rec- ceived his command in the broadest Doric such as "Gang oot o' the hair, me kuckle devil!" If You Want 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 The Pittsburgh Courier is the only Afro-American Newspaper published in Greater Pittsburgh Read It. It is your paper. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT BUREA Rallable Positions Furnished Relaxed Colonial Help Our Specialty Bell Phone 888-L Highland 8221 BROWN AVE. Miles Printing Co. Commercial Work Our specialty Church and Society Work 2300 WYLLE AVE. PITTSBURG, PA. M. W. MOUNTS OLD BOOK EXCHANGE Law, School, Medical, Mechanical and Religious Books Bought, Sold and Embalaged. 608 WyNo Ave., Cor. Sixth, PITTSBURG, PA. BUSINESS Full Pages 200-1. Glued FRAZIEN-BROWN REALTY CO. HOUSES FOR RENT, FOR SALE AND RENTS COLLECTED 6231 Penn Ave. Pitittburg, Pa. P aicacnitel Pm patency ar eal” BA Seventh Masonic _district—Brother Gotu o Morton, R. W. G. Jr. Warden and District Depst? Grand Master, 1¢ Milier srreet, Pittsburg, Pa, Mz. Moria® No. 36—Stated meeting second Thursday €ach month. Fred: erie B. Lee, W. M, Edward W. Jobo ecu; secretary. "St, John's No. 50, Sewickley—Stat- 6 meeting first Monday each month sexin Helistock, W. M.j J. G. Matt Ses, Jr, secretary. : ‘Siar West No. 62—Stated“ meeting eecnd Seturday each month. Samuel Scott, W. M.; Marion W. Hall, secre tary." ‘ King Solomon Lodge No. 78, New Brighton — Stated meeting second Wednesday eack month. Alexander Webster, W. M.; James W. Butler secretary. Prine Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falis—Staied meeting third Saturday ecb month. Jerer-iah Boulding, W. M.: Lewis Ewing, secretary. St. Cypress No. 13—Wm. A. Mori f02, W. M.; Nelson J. Miles, secreta ry," Stated meeting first Thursday. Monongakela No. 5, Monongabela— Wn. Richardson, W. M.S. E. Me Fhetson, secretary. Stated megting fut Thursday. s "Victoria No. 66, New CastleoRev. GOS. Sm, Wo My W. F. Barbour, eean? ‘ima jgdce. No. 62, New Castle— 1p HORS W. or EJ. Dillara, detretary, Scared meting fret Moa Sheba Lodge ‘No. 64 North Side— Ceurles Wrigat, W. MU Augustus 1. Smith, secretary. Stated meetings Stet end third Thursday. Oriental Lodge No. 68, North Side— games BR. Wijiam, W. St Geo. Stephenson, €ecretary. Stated meet ing first Monday. 3 4 Golden Shield No. 69, Fast, Bad— David, D. Richards, W. M.: Wm. S Lewis, secretary. ‘Sated meeting frst Thursday, Morning Star. No. 71, Carmesie— Jchn A. Miles, W. Ma D. P, Townes stecretary, Stated meeting frst Mon: daz each month “Washington, No. 77, Washingtgo— c. A. Strawthers, W. Mus C. W. Jones recerars. Stated meeting second Mezézy ¢cich month. Monessen’ No. 74, Menessen—Jullus sgmisa, W.4AE: Ashby Borer, secretary. Stnie) méering second Thursday each epnth. Turcia No. S% Bellerue—Stated communication second Wednesday each month \ Tijeaveth No. $6, Elizabeth—Josebh Ball W. 38/ Robert A. Batch, secre gars. Svated meeting fourth Tues ey. Bit. Pisvuh No. 91. Unios:onn, Pa— ALD. Mcciure, W, Mu: J..H. Robinson, eecretary, « Stated mecting second Monday ea"h month. ‘inke™Loace No. $3, Pittsburs— Frank R. Steward, W, M.j Herman Socks, secrerary.| Stated meeting third ‘Teesdar. progress Lode. U. D—W. S. Jerk: Jing, W. Me: Wm, Washington, secreta. Ty Stated meeting second Friday, ‘auaiiisy No. 9 meets third Fri pent nites of auth: wacntis Asaph Lodxe, Connellsville—Meet ing night fizst and third Tuesdas aight iu the month. Sandy McNeai W. M.; James Strange, sec. sIron City Lodge No. 17, I. B. PaO. ew Siicets wecond and fo8Kb Thursday, Elk Rest, 29 Fulton street. Chas. Gantt, BR: H. E. Brooks, F. Sec. Narth Side Lodge No. 124, 1. B. P. 0. E. W-—Meets second and fourth Teesdsy. Odd Fellows hall, corner Jackson and Irwin avenue, Nort Slee. P. E. R, Carl Hardy, E.R. Jesse Harris, F. Sec. Greater Pittsburg Lodge 115, I. B. P. 0, E. W—Meets first and third | Monday at Elt:s Rest, 0187 Franks town avénue, East End. Leme Pax- ton, B. Ru: Bay. Rose, F. Set, Ramesis Lolfge 120, 1. B. P. O. E. ‘Ww—Meets second and fourth Wednes: Yiay at Elk Rest, 763 Wood street. Wilkinsburg, Pa. | Chas. Boone, “©. R.z H. Edmunds, F. Sec. Summitt Lodge No. 115, 1. B. P. 0. 5. Wii yeets first and third Friday at McCifre ball, corner Main and Morgantown avenue, Uniontown, Pa. W. L. Winstown, E. R.; Geo. Brown, F.'See. Coke City Lodge No. 126. Connells. ville, Pa.—Meets first and third Tues day at Elk Rest, 132 E. Main street. Fenton Jackson, F. Sec. ah ‘Tuna Valiey Lodge No. 156, Brad: ford, Pa—Meets first and third Thurs. day, 18 Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williams. E. R.: E. J. Buts.f. Sec. ——— ‘sapien Cinta ia Eminent commander, George ‘Coch yan; generaliscimo, Samuel P. Buck- mer; captain general, David D. Rich ards; recorder, Charles Richardson; treasurer, Lewis W. Wagoner; sentor warden, James C. Dews; junior war den, Charles Cos; standard bearer, John H. Thornton; sword bearer, Clarence Findley: warder, George Robinson; seutcael, Joshua Lincoln: prelate, Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D.; asso ¢late prelate, Kev. J. H. Dandridge. ODD FELLows. Meetings of Grand United Order of Oda Fellows in Odd Felicws' hall, Irwin ‘avenue and Jackson street, North Side. * Unfon Western Star Lodge, No. 1615, fret and third Wedgeeday even- fogs. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 605 ‘West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first aad third Tuesday evenngs. George ‘W. Stevensou, secretary, 54 McNaugh- eo avenue. Allegheny Council. No. 233, fourth ‘Thurediy evening. W. W. Jacobs, see retary, 1987 Irwin avenue Household of Ruth, No. 5¢, first and third Friddy evenings, Household of Ruth, No. 178, seo ead and fourth Wednesday evenings. ‘Mrs Byrdle Crunkleton, secretary, ‘1116 Decatur street Allegheny Patriarchy, No. 11, fourth ‘Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, seo retary, 505 West sie street. News {tems affecting these lodges please mal] to The Pittsburg Courier. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAG. Smoky City No. 29. Meeting first and third Tuesdays of mack month at New Odd Fellows hall - Mert Bide,” James ca = TA ee: Ke@t@RG& ._ North Side Lodge, No. 124. I. B. 20. E. of W.—Meets at the Rest, 206 Rotizson street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of exch monta. ‘J. Walzer Frazier, E.R; Jesse W. Harris, FS. Ges. J, B. Sweitzer Camp, No. 83. Sons of Veterans, U.S. A—Meets at Memorial ball, Fitth avenue, on sec ond and fourth Friday nights of each | mozib. |New Castle Lodge No. 28, K. of P. | meets frst and third Friday of each | month. Alexander Williams, C. C.; | Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. | ROYAL GRAND NO. 31, & OF P. | Meetings second and fourth Wednse- |days of oack month, at O4¢ Fellows ‘hall, arthur street. ; PAUL GILLETTE, CC ' L P. JACESOR, V. C. Sewickley Star, No. 40, K. of P. meets first and’ third Tuesdays of each month on Beaver street. N. L Young, C. C.; ©. H. Pryor, K. of R. & S.; L. Alexander, M. of F. ‘Damon Lodge, No 28, K. of P. meets first and third “Thursdays of each month at Odd Fellows Hall, corner Wslie end Benton. Frank R. Steward C.C.; James A Baldwin, K. of R. & Sy Jesse W. Harris, Bf. of F. Housetold of Ruth, No. 5¢—Meets firet and third Fridays in each month N.S. Pittsburg Pa. Mrs. Mattie Seton. W. R. Glass City lodge, 4292, G. U. o' 0. F., Charlerel, Pa. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H, of R.. 1412, Charlezol, Pa. Meet: every first and. third Wednesdays Mrs. a. Primas, W. R. 1. 0. @F ST. LUKES | J... Minor founcil, No. 91. }. D. 0° ‘St. Luke meets first and third Thure- Gay nights at Thirty-sixth and Butler streets. ‘No. 257, Eastern Star council, meete first and third Monday nights, at Thirty-sixth and Futler streets. St, Elizabeth, No. 304, meets first and third Thursday nights at Odd Fellows’ hall, corner Wylie avenue and Benton street. Richardson's White Rose, !"0. 725 ‘meets second and fourth “Thursday “DIEMIS. Zenobia council, No. 766, meets Srst and third Monday nights. Keystone council. No. ‘779, meets second and fourth Monday nigbts. Homestced council, No. 601, meets secoud and fourth Tuesday nietts. “Barton coznell, No. 694, Braddock, meets frst and third Tuesday nights. Gen. J, B. Sweitzer camp meets o1 the second and fourth Friday night ‘of each month at Soldiers’ Memori ‘hall, Fifth avenue. NOTICE Goldea Eazle lodge, No.'22, Knights ‘of Pytbias, meets the Srst and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta, [hafl, Sheraden street, East End. Hout lof openiaz, § p. m. Rev. J, Henry Dandridge, C. C.: Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. Aca gS. | Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.— Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.: Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalis- simo: Sir David D. Richards, Capt 'Gen.; Sir Willlam S. Lewis, recorder: Sir John T. Thoroton, ‘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 asylum, 6004 Center avenue, East End. IRON CITY COUNCIL __Mects every first Monday at Odd. ‘Fellows’. hall, Wylie and Benton ‘street. J. W, Anderson, secretary; J. i Dorking, WM : gEstber chapter No. 7, Order of, the Eastern Star—Stated meeting third [Thursday of each month at 6004 Cen- ter avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. M.i cll Lewin, secretary: MeKeesport, Pa. + é | Giittering Diamond Tabernacle, No. |87, Daughtery of Tabor, meets second | Tuesday it of each month at 1118 | Market street. | Lily of the Valley Court of Callau- jtha, No, 267, meets first Thursday (evening of each month at 1118 Mar- ‘ket street. i =: 1 SA@ETH. PA. Wainwyight lodge. No. 45. Bh. © her Brother; A. T. Scott, C. C.; Brother French E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Bertan, prelate: Brother Wesley H. Stratton, M. of E.; Brother Charles S. Batch, M. of Fi; Brother Stapley Simmons, K. of Rand S.: Brother R, EB. Pangburn, M. of A.: Brother Charles Henderson, 1. G Brother George E. Saunders, O. G.i Brother George B. Saunders, M. W.: Brother Charles Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, ¥. C.; Brother Simmons, trustees. Brother French E. H. Greone was elected delegate to the grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2999 of G. U. O ot O. F, election as follows: Giardian Hiram Simmons; Warden. James Bar ber; noble grand, Oscar Goodrich: tice grand, Frenk Sweeny: worthy chaplain, Rev. John _ Lotterbury: worthy treasurer, Fred R. Bateb; E. 3, Ernest, Moore; P. S. Fred R. Batch; P. N. G., A: T. Scott. N. F. Joseph K. Burgess: P. N. F. French E. H. Greene; advocate, Jesse Greene; degree lecturers, Fred R. Batch, and French E. H. Greene. s ~~. WAYNESBURG, PA. The most worshipfui grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H Workman, G. master; Josepb Washington, Dep. G. master: Jerry M. Lannon, G. Sr. warden; Richard Staples, G.3r. warden: Jas. Leth wick, G. treasurer; La Royal, Wilson G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford grand chaplain; Rev. W. 1. Truss ‘prand lecturer. ‘The officers of the grand comman- dery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir Knights Jo- veh L. Thomas, M. E. grand com: mander; Jonn W. Fisher, M. E. dep uty stand commander: Jobn D. Addi: fap. MB grand generals: 3. Wiliam Walls. M. E. grand captain general; Willlam H. Miller. M. E- grand secretars: Philip H. Edwards, ‘i. EL grand treasurer. TE OE Steubenville, O. |< s:,sas a sucess. 7 arty sill be held on Monda; —_— Septembe: 18. neg nS oi Shes D.T. i, Sirapson an Rev. &. M. Gancivon “hee rerimmed etter a tony eqns taenon Sits, Sedge of Norn carozina, Te iafged “oes Some on Tauredas. The cacir of Simpson czarea will renter ‘rei orate Beanve! on Sum Gay evenint. Biss Hovde Richarésen_ of New Brightoz, wis caus on iriends last Sabvath. Mrs, Anna Smith of Vanderbii, Pa. returned heme on Tuesday. Mrs. Fitzbve and Mrs, Bingbam o! Martins Ferrs, were the guests of Mrs. Burton. Miss May Kirk-“was down from Pittsbergy calling on relatives and friends. W. A. Greene will attend the Bap tet convention which is being held at Pittsburgh on Sunday. srs. Willlams and daughter, Miss ‘Georgia. attended services at the scone apies chorea on last Sum ay. a. Lewis cf Cieveland, 0. i epending a sew das 0: Home Week in the cits. the guest of Miss Ed!tb Bove. Mrs, Wade, Mrs, Rents ond Mrs Willam Renais were tie guests 0% Mrs. Mh stuncsy, Home Wees. Gis Emersea Freeman and iady eer) eee sing Ber mower, Nom Fee's, Eoricd Raries of Beaver Fats, Pa. sueni Sunny ia fae city The SUES 0! Miss Ewa Hos ce Slee Ethel Bocce, has revurned home to enter schoot aiter a five weeks’ visit in Coraopolis.” Mrs, Sazah A. Brown of Cambridge is visiting hes son, Morzan Brown. OS Sire Martha A. Sledge will leave for home in Zeduion, N.C. on. Sur day. September 15, after spending 3 deligntiol time with her som and his wite, F. Stedse iiss Mattie Winston entertained 2 few of her friends on Thursday ever Ing at dinner in honor of Mrs. Edzas “Richardson of Washington. Pa. eke Stanton cit vail was a erand ‘atta ee "Tne Social citys ball on Wedivesdas night nae well patronized. Slacter Nugent Cooke entertained a tew of hig iriends in bonor of bi Tenth birvhday on Monday evening-at his home, S01 Soria Seventh street. Pre and Mrs, Wnt, Smith of Wells ville, Mr ene Mes. Chas, Wiliams o} Wheelitg and Mie. Al. Robinson of Wheeling, aad_ Mrs. Earnest Smith oy Clevezad, 0. were the suerte of Mrs. hue: ovinsen, Home Coming Week SHS. Robinson weit ior Wheeling on Monday evenine. Master Flora Jackson is visiting Master Orville Bozce and with enter school ete SSfiee Sara Porter is sick at bet home on Norsh Seveniin street. Sire Snowden o: Norta | Tair sect, muzed ee hand ver onal David. Price of Deizware. O.. is visting fis mother, sire. Wm, Caster and sister, Miz. Maggie Miles of 130 Sours Sisth sireet. hrs. Fanny (ovue 9¢ Beaver Falls Sil coaise Howes oa SuBUay. DAYTON, 0. Revr and Mrs. Anderson aie attend ing the National Baptist convention in Pirtsburgh. Pa. Mrz. Lillian Mitchell and daughter, Caroline. were in Springfield. O., on Sunday. * Miss Floreria Anderson is visiting in Paris, Ky. Captain M. E. Cowen of Lima, ©., was in the city on Sunday and talked at Euclid Avenue A. M. E. church, Mrs. George Luel of Lima, was ip the city on Monday. Ds Cox and Lawyer Bidon will speak on “Education” on Sunday evening at Eaker Street church. “The pastor and congregation of Rev, Harper, Rev. Mills and Rev. Bass are invited to attend the serv: ices on Sunday afternoon at Eaker Street church. Mrs. Elizabeth Miller was in Troy on Sunday and spent the day. tts, Robert Napper of Garfeld ave nue, Who has been quite ill, is better. Mrs, Gilbert Evans has been visit ing in Louisville, Ks. ‘Mrs, Henrietta Parton and daugh. ter, Beulah, are in Columbus. Mr. Williams and wife of Cclumbus are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Apple gate ‘Mrs, Raglan, who bas been visiting in Detroit, Mich., has returned. William Farrow, who bas been v's iting bis parents Mr. and Mrs. Par row, bas returned to Chicago. ‘Mrs. Omega Mitchell, who has beer visiting her sister In Clinton, Ia., has returned home. . ‘Miss Mary Cannon, who has beer visitlag im Chicago,” has returned home. Miss Sadie Rankin, who bas deen visityng her cousin, Miss Helen Par dan, has returned to her home in Cinc:nnatl, 0. The pastors of Eaker Street an¢ | pycid Avenue A.M. E. churcin wil jieave Tuesday for couterence ai Youtestown. 0. ‘Mozes Moore hag leased the Moitors note! and is making some repairs. Youngstown, O. (By Wm, Saunders.) ye. and’ yt Sandy Daft are re jones itl i aa aire, Soba Clark artended the Canfieid fair last week. Sigh ecderseu ‘Wactors wko* Ba been very ill for some time is able to sit up at this writing. John Guynn had his right band mashed last week, but idifibie to ge! around. OH nie apd dance st _Eldor park on Thursday, under the manage ment of the park and assisted by A H. Berry, was well attended. ‘Mrs. Donald of Hilken street, Will iam, Nelson of West avenue and Mrs Freeman of Stafford, are on the sick ine Niiram Waters of Warren, was tne city on Sunday Dave Brapnock, Lewis Mitcheit Archie Thomas, C. U. Murry, Jobo Holmes. George Burk. Mrs Harry Rita andcmner Younestown peo ple attended Home Week in Steuben ike last eet ‘Mr. and Mis. James Hunter of Bur tiagion, O. ave she geests of MP. an Me Gi. Tonasom: ste cae Gea ot BUUREN, Ha cael Meat of bef tome Site, Grsed. fo wie daee |" xuss Ethia Andersoa of Akron. 3 fens these of juss Natta Heath Wat iiset aiemse, ete Elks’ whist and pancing party on Monday evening, was’ well attend ed and was a success.. Their next party will be held on Monday evening, Septemhe: 18. airs. DT. H. Simpson and Mrs. H. Simpson and family are the guests o! relatives in Revana. Rev, and Mrs. Taylor attenéed the Baptist convention ia Pittsouren this week : Mr.and,Mrs. Richard Wickfeld, Mis, Carcef’and daugbter. Miss Eliza: beth Anderson, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thad. Wilson for ten Gays. . (By Mary Broady:) Maurice Darnelt continues very ili He has been removed from the hos pital to his home. J. P. Christian left on Wednesda; for a month's touring’ trip to New Hampshire. Mr, and Mis. Wm. Archer ver; plegsantly entertained, numbér 0 the rounger girls in honor of thel cousin, Miss Gargtta Lane of Xenia ©., on’ Thursday from 4 to 6 o'clock The children reported enjoying an ex cellent § o'clock dinner. ‘Alter epending a delightful wee: with her relatives. Miss Lane left [0% her home on Sunday morning to te o7 time to resume her studies at school Mrs. Josephine Alien of Columbus ©., State President of the Ohic Women’s Baptist Missionary societies paid her annual {0 Akron society oF Sunday nicht, Owing to an acei dent she arrived too late to atcend the meeting in the a:ternoon. arrang ed in her honor, Providenually 3 large crowd listened attentively” tc her on Sunday night. as she interest ingly told facts about’ missionars Work which heretofore they could 20} be induced to listen to. ‘The Bethel A. M. E. church will give ‘a musical and literary concert on the 39th inst. The Ida May Council of the Daugh ters of Jerusalem will entertain the jates’ Daughte:s of Jerusalem at th ‘M. EZ. church on the 20th to 22nd inst. F'tickets are out for the Trustee: jAuxiliary of the Second Baptis jehureh. Fish and pork cheps suy per_on the 20th inst. ‘We regret very much that our pleas ant little agent for the Courier. Car Johnson, was bitten by a dos 0: Monday morning. Our sincere hope: are that there will be no serious re Smithfield, Ohio Rev. S. W. White heid quarterly conference for Rev, D. D. Lewis of Meintyre Tuesday night, WVa., is the guest of ber mother, Mrs. E. H. Harris. Mrs, Addie Adams azd sister were the guests of Miss Abbic Palmer Tuesday. C. W. Parks was tie guest of Mr. and Mrs, Nelsor Mitchell Tuesday. ‘Mrs. Retta Harris had an operation Miss Inez Smith of Mcintyre is Zo- We are very sorry to say that Miss ‘Miss Lottie B. Hargran is the guest of friends in Steubenville. management of Mrs. Rev. S. Ww. ed success. ra ‘Mr. and Mrs. John Liitle of Rich- mond were the guests of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Webster Bigsby Sunday. Messrs. Earl Washington “and James Jones left for Steubenville Monday. Messts. Ross Faithful and Hast- ings Giles were the guests of friends here Saturday evening. Wheeling, W. Va Me co cen. Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins of the Simpson M. E. church, delivered the annual sermon to the Household of Ruth’ No. 150, G. U. 0. of O. F., on Sunday evening, to @ very large’ ap- preciative audience. In addition to the sermon, which we know from the former knowledge of Rev. J. Jenkins, carried with it the fact it was intel ligently: delivered as well as prepar- ed, was & shori but very interesting program: Among the most import- ant numbers on the program was fist, a paper by Mrs. Mamle Coffman fon. “Love,” explaining in fuil the fellowsh:p which, existed among the members of the Household Ruth: ai- g0 2 solo by 1: NX. McCullough of Steubentille, was greatly appreciated. The Pztriarchie No. 287 of Wheel: Ing, turning out in a bods, acting as escort, added greatly to rue occa sion. Mrs. U. M. Newsome in entertain: ing Miss Breck of Pitzstursh, who is the house guest of Mrs. 7. 8. Hen- derson; last Friday evening gave a very large and unique affair at her home in McClain ulock. Cards and music wer the divqsions cf the evening, Those present were as fo} lows: Mesdames Wm, A, Turner, J. E, Moe, L. J. Davis, . S. Kennedy. Wm. Hancock. J. R. Mason, W. Norris, Misses Phoebe Perry. Ethel Sinkford, Mis: Brock, Messrs. P. A. Jeffres, Aithur E. Kennedy, Earnest Berry, X.vin Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Newsome We hope Mrs. Sarah Laura, the mother of Mrs. Lucy Johnson. who has been confined to her’bed for the past week under tae care of Dr. K. Prouty, a speedy recovers. Mr. and Mrs, Sim Allen of Clece land, O:, are the guests among friends in the city for a few days. Mrs. Mary Jones and grandson, Eu. gene, and Winfeld Bailey, returned to the city last week {rom their sum- mer vacation. Miss Lena Whife of Salem, O., who Ja the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Ice Davis, left or Sunday for Pittsburgh where she expects to spend a few days belore returning bome. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wjlliams of Eom sircet, entertained a number of friends iast Friday evening with 2 whist party, the Honora exes being R. E. Frazier of Pittsbubgh. . Those presen: ‘were Mrs. Cornelia Gray of Washingiea. D.C, Mrs RB Frasier, Nf. and Mis, Thornton Yates. Dr. and Mis, W. B, Gray, Mr. and’ Mrs. Sime: alien of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs, Jena Defmyer. Mrs MB. Free man, ‘irs, Gertrude Taylor, Dr. 5. K. Proazs, Mr, and Mrs, Williams. Mrs. Sustoa and daughter, Mrs. Neen ee Charles “Hamtiex @ Cleveland. O.. fre the suesis of ber aunt, Mrs. Sa- rah Newseme. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hlesdérson of Huntington, were visivors ia the city on Sunday 2s cuests of Mrs. J. R. / Mason. Mrs. C. U, Murray pleasantly ene tertained at ier Some in Steudearitie last Wes. a patis of fourteen ladies from a trip ‘rom Chicago. Pittsoursh. Younsstown, East Liverpool, Those trom Wheeling who composed the ‘number were Mis. Belle Wilson, ‘Alisses Ethel McMechen and Regina Tones. Miss Alma Lightfoot, one of the Mistinguished young ladies of Wheel- ing returned home last Tuesday. hav: ing been gone since June visiting "Mrs, Anua Gaines, who was. the [guest of her sister in Steubenville jJast week, returned to the city on ‘Friday. Mrs. Wm. Campbell, who was visit: ‘ing among irlends in Steubenville ‘during the Home: Coming Week, re turned horse on Saturday. Mrs. Robert Bird of Canonsburg and dausbters Misses Viola, Edith, Mable, were visitors in the city dur ing the tair jast week. Mrs, Wm. Campbell pleasastly en- tertained the young folks at her home on Isabeila stteet last Thursday even ing t© meet her cuest, Miss Bessie Jackson of Pictsbureh. with, music dnd games and cmusements suitable for soune folks. A vers jiasant rovenng Was sjeat. These present were as icons. _ Misses Bessie Jackson, Saran Smith. — Mildred Brookens, Clara Stee:e. Irene Barbar. Florence \White. Florence Thomas, “Marie Powells. Lucy Hull, Abbie “Webster Boertia Good, Ada Hayes. Messrs. Chas, Writtenheuse, Chas. Yates, Chaz. Gardner. Alvin ‘Moore, Maivin Wright. Jona Jordan, Tra Johns. Cletus Dungeon, Wim. Hender- son, Oscar Winters, Alfred Cooper. ‘Wm, Campbell of Pittsburgh, was the guest of his son, Wm. Campbell, 'Jr., of Wheeling, on Sunday. “Sir. and Mrs." Russell. Mrs. Sallie Borough, Mrs. Wm. Campbell, Mrs. Bell Wilson, Misses Jean Jones. Bes: sie Grant, Tthel MeMechen, Lela Me- Collougn. Abbie Websier. Charles Willams, Wm Payne were visitors in Steunenvitie io attend the dance “there last_week. Mrs. Robert Anderson of Newark, is the guest of Miss Alma Liguttoot Mrs. Mauée Rathford, Miss Gene: -yene Thomas, L. Brown were snests in the city, of Mrs. L. Johnson dur- ing fair Wee. MARTINS FERRY. (Mrs. Charles Fiizhugtes and lite adusditer, Exz-bets. were the guests of Rev. and Ms. Burton of Scewven- ville last, wees. Rey. Washington, a student of Wik herférce coilese, tiled the pulpit in “ihe M. E, cnarca, of Martins Ferry last Sunday and ave promise of a powerfil man ia sho near future. ‘Mrs, Bingham, Misses Cora Lucas. “Geneva Pondexter spent Sunday at glenns fun as sae guess of Mrs. freadows Chas. Bingham ere of the promt nent young men of Maziins Ferry, Who is taking Ris vacation az. this tie, wish him much success if the results shovid mean shatrimony. “Mrs. Wm. Randail ef this city and children, sien: a few weeks among friends ‘n Ganzon. 0. : Mrs. Jobs Beaster and daughter’ Fannie ‘ot Columbus, were visitors in Martins Ferry last week. Mrs. Lena an old resident of Mar ‘tins Ferry, is again in the city re “newing old. aequainsances. Charles Ficchugh spent Sunday “among iriends in St. Clairsville. BRIDGEPORT. | Mrs. James Rivers in her usual ap- [preciative manner -entercained last Friday. P. M., a number of young folks jn honor of Miss Cora Williams of New Castie, Pa., the house guest of Mrs. Callie Thompson. | "John Wright, one of the oldest and | most respected citizens of Bridgeport. . who has been confined to his bed for ‘the past week wnder the case of Dr. |. S. Kennedy. A speedy recovery |is hoped for by bis many friends. “Miss Callie’ Thompson, Miss Cora | Witigms, Albert Oliver, Eraest Stew- | art dfove over to Mt.’ Pleasant last | Sunday, where they spent a delightful day. : ("The supper given in Bridgeport at Mrs. Logan by ladies of the Benson | Eastern Star Lodge, the results, were | such that, the public are anslously pwaiting for another in the near fu fure. It was a display, excellent "cooks on the part of the ladies. | “Mrs. Lottle Robinson and son, Am [drew and Miss Cora Williams are | spending a few days im St. Clatresilte |e the guésts of Mre. Swanigan. Huntington, W. Va. eer a a a ‘The Douglas High school (colored) of this city. opened last Monday morning with quite a large number of pupils present. The following are the faculty and teachers for. this term: Prof. J. W. Scott, principai: Profs. Harcheti and Harves, Mrs. Et fer Vaster, Mra. Rev. Thomas. Misses Josephine Barnette. Mary Dickerson, Wierd ‘Nomeaa and “Miss, Lindsey. Mrs. John Cobo of Fails Church Washington, D. C., has returned home again alter @ pleasant visit in our city, Mrs. C. B, MeGhee entertained Mrs Copp on last Saturday evening. 2° Mrs. T._B. Smith's on Bichth avenue, Miss Taylor of Ironton, O.. who bas been visiting relatives and friends in the city returned home last Friday evening. Rey. Reid, pastor of the Ebenezer M. B church, on Sixteenth street, held services on last Sunday evening out at the Orphan home. Mrs, §, @. Williams, who has charge of the Orphan home band. bas Teurned home axain from Columbus, ©, mbere he has been most of the summer. ‘M.A. Lipscomb of Homestead, Ps., spent last week In our city. " Mr. Lipscomd 1s pursuing the course of pharmacy in the Pharmaceatical cob lege of Pittsburgh, where he is the only one of his race in attendance. He Is quite.a brilliant and bright young man. ‘Mrs. Moiiie Bailey, «ho on last week made a trip to Holden, W. Va. with several orders of ladies dresses has returned. She reported splendid success and while away she visited Ethel. W. Va., and secured several 0° dere there alzo. She will make an- other trip to Holdep on next Satur day. 7 ‘£4, Manly, embalmer and undertak- er, who is Bow located in. Montgom- ery, W. Va, was in the city on Mon- Gay. “He ‘seemed to be much en- couraged and hopeful with his new fed. Dr. B: F. White was out of town If you want to enjoy aature’s ae ing place cad dr.nk the waters of life, you s20ulé not fail to visit the Mt Clemens hetel this year, conducted by the well-known and one of the most Progrersive men of the race In the persce’ of Mr. Geo. 1. Hutchinson who is ably assisted by h's charming wile. The bealing water at _ Mt lic acl |} | as ‘io a” ; oi ia Shp ; i GEORGE 1. HUTCHINSON. * Clemens will clean your system out and add years to your’ life. Mr. Hurcbiason has gone to a good deal of expense to give our people the best Secommodations possible, and you Sit not regvet your visit to Bis Tam ous hotel aed mnineral bath. house. See ad in this paper for rates and 33 A © aa Sa 7 ow oO ¢ ay woe i | S MRS. GEORGE |. HUTCHINSON. diseases cured by the mineral waters with which this famous resort, known the werld over, abounds. For good eating, and a thorough cleaning up of all bodily ails resulting from a run down system and Impure blood and I vou want the “Elisir of Life.” go to Mt, Clemens. It is only 25 miles above Detroit. on tast Monday Miss Bessie Smith of Germantown, Pay is here on a yacat‘on visiting ber mother, Mrs. 0. B. Smith of Bighth avenue, Mrs, J. L. Johnson and her sister, Mrs, Butler, were called out of town last ‘Week om account of the sudden ines of their mother. Juite 2 large crowd sattended the coiored minstrels at the Hippodrome last_ week. While in the elty the troops were the guests at the Graves hotel on ‘Third avenue. They were aighly pleased with the services rendered them at the Graves hotel, which is second to none in the ‘state, "Notice—All persons that are in ar- rears one or more weeks will please pay aap and pay each week as you get the paper. ‘MONESSEN, PA. The Men's Day program rendered in the Wayman A. M. E, church on Sunday’ past, was poorly arranged and bady rendered. If we want fl Rancial success and spiritual success we hould make preparations, before coming in public Mr. John R. Lucas, Sr, of Mead- ville, Pa,, formerly of this place, is visiting bls son A. A. Lucas for a week. “fozey to loan, call at €02 Sixth st¥@ct. Sick and accident insurance qritien, algo life insurance. The Barkers Life of New York. Jullus A. Smith, agent Rev. A. M, Dyer of Brownsville, Fa., and Mrs. Dyer, visited Rev. H. G. Thomas on Sunday afterioon. Rev. A. M. Dyer preached at three o'clock in the Wayman A. M. E. church, sub- ject. 100 Psalm, $3. verse, the -no- bility of map. Miss Ruth Bell Warten and Harry Pangbura were visiting in Beaver, Pa., on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Parker of Highland avenue, are attending the National Baptist convention at Pitty buren. H.W. Thomas of Charleroi, Pa, was a Sanday visitor in Monessen. Hiram T. Smith of Sbady avenue, Charlerol, is spending « few days in Atlantic City, after which he will go to the G. U. 0. 0. F. convention at Wilkes-Barre, after which he will vis- it Bin mother and father at Stuart's Dratt, Va. the old homestead. Mrs. Maria Lewis of Washington, D. C., is visiting friends in Moneésen. ‘Mrs. Walter Peerman of Summit avenue, entertained at dinner on Sun- day, Rev. and Mra. Johnson, Mrs. Stella Jackson and Mra. Maria Lewis -of Washington, D. C, and R. & Payne. Hick. But Not Teo Hick. “Lyauppose you wouldn't believe,” said the manager, “that it cost me $25,000 to raise the curtain of this sbow! “I do,” repiied the critics. “T'm surprised that they let you do ft even for that price.” baie ‘Thoughts put on paper are nothing more than footsteps in the sand; you nee the way the man bas gone, bat to Know what be saw om bie walk you want his eyes.—Schopenhauer. pn ‘Bell Fhome Fie Grant. Pa. Pheitmm iain «SMITH & GOSS COMPANY ‘The Only UpToDate Colored Store | ‘on the Hill, Your Patronage =f Cheerfully Solicited, 1316 Wylle Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. esha ne erase aaa Bell Phone Highland S880. - DE Oftice Houre—9 a.m. to 5p. m7 p.m to9 pm. Sundays dy appoint ment. 6319 BROAD STREET, EE Over Lberty Pharmacy, Pittsburg, Ps. MRS. E. JONES Dealer and Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS Switches, Puffs, Transformations, Straightening Combs and Hackels. Artistic Wig Making a Specialty. 905 WYLIE AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. eles > John M. Porter _ APOTHECARY 2639 Wytie Avenue, Cor. Francis St. PITTSBURG, PA. . ‘The new store is managed by Ms, J. M. Porter, the old, qellablerdreg- gist of Philadelphia. enous Bot =, eeans we are .” Dut weare here to sscommpe date the people. ONE CALL WILL CONVINCE YOO _ 4 My PORTER, 2 Propriston, ——_— JACKSON Funeral Director 1800 Wylie Avenue, ind 1908-1810 Binghsm St, 8. 8. Telephones: 4 Bell, 9015 Hepplock P. & A, 1501-F ‘The oldest ‘undertaker In Pittsburg and a member of the Undertakers’ Asacciation. RAGE ADJUSTMENT ESSAYS a the 0 IN AMERICA oy mur : eo LARGE OCTAVO: $2.00, pokpald, IF CEES ‘Outers taken ts Coxten. ee z WANTED. ‘Twenty-five young lzaies to secure subsoriptions for the Courier. Viytie 1200 Wylleavenue or call Page, Cows’ 3290, or Hil) 699-W. NOTICE . NMNTED—30 boys. trom Greate Pitteburg to sell the Courier Friday ‘tad Gatarday of each week. Come RD day evening to 1209 Wylie svenme O28 papers. ee FOR RENT i ROOMING HOUSE ‘Wigety furnished ‘roowe fon respost sto men. Centrally lected, 100s ‘Wyle averse. ‘Rates reasonable. Old ‘eatabtisbed house, - ‘fee, Ade Palmer, Propristreen Rooming House smi Sok ciate ine ot = gelling at great esorifica Inguirp at oncs. 1012 Wyile ane | Fesfiam Ketel ievrmmotecions totem eee ‘Hotel-Sutton {Cafe and Bar 518-520 Wylie Avenue Pkteburg, Pa COLES C0-QPERITIE. seus « promoting all work, ccmpany stores, farnning, ot For to or call cn "et waa | Broad Street MRS. MLC. GALLOWAY 2581 WYLIE AVENUE MILLINERY et tantied See eae "syniter* PROMINENT YOUNG ARCHITECT OF PETTSBURGH, PA. ss fap, age hes 8 Pay he PA dedecd A lille en eG a oS SOME GF THE LEADING LOCAL: DIVINES es ar) Ee ape ie per a Pe ee oe ae Bee | Bee 4 ’ Ee Me + in Fs Bre ee a ammeesces ) 7 Bea he. ae ee ee f | , - | REV. J. E. FIELDS, Friendship Baptist Church EIGHT A pkovesraph of the pen and ink rerdering ¢f the prospe-tive draw tug of ia fSrbti-e Hespital building wo the. Nvasa Geweral Missionary sifiety ae Se Peel o& aE RSS cocten oo Sur America to octet eat he tivoa, Not. "Ya: Tho 390 ee, we tort dea Wong feet, Tepes Pa oe Me, Jiges war bain bite sf p82, $n a “alts 12 Bs-ie county. moar Dan- oS. Be pes a ce a a e F REV. I. R. HALL | H | _ fe _ i al | | Tremas McCuller of Gettysburg. Pa. and his wife. He lest East End 7) seass ago and returned to visit Us sister, Mrs. Wm, Thompson o: S84 Mianoette and his brothers Alex. and Geo. Sanders, whom hé nev. e Sax berore He 1s a veteran o} the Civil War, Thirty-second Resi ment. Company B, and he is a highs respected citizen of. Gettysburg and well considered pe anaes and “ae says the changeé that Pittsbureh iss made ‘n almost beyond record Ee pones t meet many of the ol soldie= esiccially membe:s of the Thirty-second Regiment, Olfterent. Willie—"Did the doctor make you take nasty megicine when you were fick@™ Freddit—"No; {t was father who made me take {t"—Judge She'd Keep It Dark. Gerald—if I were to kiss you would you tell your mother? Geraldine—P'm geo bureau of publicity. ville, Ky. He received, his educa- tion’ in the country public school, fiampton institute. Hampton, Va. Ruoxvilie college, Knoxville, Tern, ced is now.a Student in the depart ment cf erkiectural desisn at the Camegie. Techhnical schools, Pitts- garzh. Pa. fis practical “xrecience fonssts of avout eitht years in the wading trades, thus he is able to do wii his werk in the most thorough and besincss Eke manner. or . nae bate | a BB a — REV. W. W. BOONE:™ Aik Celia PAGE hives tte SN ._ AS ea pa ee RS oad so * 2s Pa ee ae (ist a ee a. hee Bey re fae ess Ss Via Pa Sa 2 SoS ey y REV. C. W. W. FRAZIER A Grim Reminder. “Doctor,” said the desperate heavy weight, “give me something to make me weigh Jess.” “That sort of thing merely makes you dangerously {iL “I don't care if It does.” “Very well But I can't see why you should go to all that trouble merely to make labor a Uittle Nighter for your pallbearers.” A Matter of Assurance. - “Some of your speeches,” said the cynical friend, “make me think of s mathematical marvel I once knew.” “In what way?” “He woald dispose offhand of any problem you gare him Nobody in the crowd was ble to say whether he got the right answer, and it really didn't seem to make much difference, anyhow.” Can't Make the World Believe It Experience proves that more satis- faction can be got out of the minding other people's business than by any pees plan.—Sheffield (Ala) Stand DR. CHAS. T. WALKER OPENS THE SONVENTION _ (Continued from Page One.) most terrifle accidents in the histor; of the state would certainly have oc curred. All was prevented by the brilliant headwork of our own De tective Geo. W. Cole. Too muck praise cannot be given to him an¢ to his twelve colored aids from the police force. The lower pavillior bas been secured for ail other serv ices that were to have been held it the upper one at an additional ex pense of some $250. the upper pavil lion having been condemned by the city building inspector. ‘This closed the exercises on Tues day with the-delegates still arriving STORY OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH. ;. (Continued trom Page One.) | has impaired confidence and delayed success, yet the hope has not been entirely abandoned and withal some | good has teen accomplished. | Rey. R.C. Fox, D. D., one of the | workers of Western Pennsylvania, has | now fallen heir to the home or what i remains of it and is sanguine of suc- cess, The Baptists of Pennsylvania have some very good newspapers, abiy edited and’fairiy newsy. Among these the Christian Banger, takes the ‘lead. it enjoys a very Wide circula- ton, and is read in all parts of the world. = ey The Pioneer, published in Pitts- burgh, is also gaining a iarge circu: lation. Both these papers have con- 'nected with them a publishing piant /and the publishing plants print bun- "dreds of pamphlets, periodicals, books, ete. . Many of the Baptist church publish “some papers in connection with their | work, prominent among whom is the | Second Baptist church of Monongahe- la City, which publishes a smal’ pa- “per called the Valley Messenger.” ‘The State of Pennsylvania has one ‘convention and five associations. Thagmoderators of the five associa. CouDare, viz: Rev. R. C. Fox, D. D., | Rev#-G. E, Sallie, Rey. John Pryor, Rev{ T. J. Johnson and Rev. S. J. Jougs, D. D. ‘These associations give a very thor- oud§ organization to the entire state. | Allegheny, county is essentially a Bap- ust/county among the colored chureh- "men, according to the statistics of the Allegheny County Sabbath School As- | sociation (white), there are four Bap- tists to one Methodist in the county. These numbers mean responsibil- ‘uy, Peansylvania Baptiste’ may Loast of some of the best churches in “the United States. Cherry Memorial Baptist church of Philadelphia, was built at a cost of $100,000, and for intellectuality and_ social standing ‘takes first place. Dr. Wm. A. Creditt ‘is the pastor and takes first place among Negro ordtors. Time and space would fail us to tell of the many strong men, pioneers and young men. Tne history of the Baptist pioneers in Western Pennsylvania would read like a romance. We present the face of Rev. C. W. W. Frazier, who kas seen the’rise of all the churches of Pittsburgh and vicinity, is now Te- tired. : > The Jeading missionary working church in America is in Pittsburgh. This church supports a missionary in Africa, Rev. J. E. East. The Ebenezer Baptist church of Pitts: burgh is the church of which W. W. Brown, D. D. is pastor. CHURCH HONORS DR. E. C. MORRIS. (Continued from Page One.) with the duty of presenting memor- ials from this body to the President of the United Statés. 1 would fur- ther suggest that the said commit- tee when appointed have power to solicit means for the furtherance oi the causes it may be called on by the convention to represent. With several prominent leaders of our race, the president of your con: vention has been in touch with the Alliance from its organization to the present. 1 ean say, without any hes- itation whatever, that in the Provi- dence of God the Alliance came into being for such a time as this—a time wher desizning men are trying to Wi- den the breach between brethren of @ common faith on no other grouud than that of race. ed!or and condi- tion, thereby bringing reproach up- on the Christian religion and reduc- ing Jesus Chris7, the great head of the church, to the level of sinful men. I think 1 can safely assert. that this evil purpose is fully met in the Alliance and will be over- thrown. He reviewed the work of Foreign Misscous, the Panama work, and the good work the National Baptist Pub- lishing Board was doing, althouch under constant fire almost all the yeats of its existence and the grand work of the B. Y. P. U, although none of the beards of the National Bap- tist convention has undergone more criticism on account of not giving proper attention to correspondence. Wednesday's Happenings. The National Baptist convention as- sembied in Luna Park at 10 o'clock Wednesday morninz, Dr. E. C. Mor- ris, president, presiding. The conven- tion represents a constituency of 2. iu)eoo in the United States and mis- sion stations in other countuies. The work is done through several boards, viz.: Publishing board, home mission board, foreign mission board and National benefit board, with head- quarters in various sections of the country, ~The publishing plant at Nashville, Tenn., is the largest Negro publishing plant in the world. Some of the most eminent men of the coun- try are numbered among the dele- gates. ‘The morning session was short. The convention adjourned to give the state delegations an opportunity to organize and prepare to submit thelr reports to the convention. ‘At the afternoon session Dr. E. C. Morris, the president, delivered his annual address. Dr,“Morris had serv- ed in this capacity for seventeen years and at the close of his able ad- dress, intimated a desire to retire from the presidency, but on motion of Dr. E. S. Fisher of Chicago. the rules were suspended and Dr. Morris was unanimously reelected and swept into office upon a tidal wave of the wildest enthusiasm. ‘At the evening session the address of welcome on behalf of the local com- mittee was delivered by Dr.'T. H. C. Messer of Pittsburg, who presented the convention with a check for $500. Dr. Sutton E Griggs of Nashville, Tenn., made an eloquent response. Dr. J. T. Newam of New Orleans delivered an address, subject “The Influence of Literature upon Nations.” The annual sermon was preached by Dr C. A. Ward of Boston. He was FES 5 Home Rule For Pittsburg . ec, Ean ere ssa se = 4 ri . e es : t | e 7 The man with ideas and the abil- ~ stom ity and courage to back them up Your Support and Vote is Solicited at the Re. publican Primaries, Saturday, September: «& 2 * 30th, 1911, 2 to 8 P. M. Basie oreo “HOME RULE” ‘DONAHOE PLATFORM 0 tale payor: an efficient and economical administration of the. city’s Favor an impartial se'ection of city depositories. Favor the adoption of a non-partisan ballot in municipal and judic- ate enn nae eeanel SRS Ee : iarty elections Opposed to the wantom expe ndi of the taxpayers’ moriey. "ees city officials being paid a stipulated salary—all cormissions, Opposed to appointive govern mi i " i . oo Opposed to the granting of pe rpetual franchises to public: service Favor bi-weekly pay for city e mployees. corporations. : Favor the enforcement of honest civil service in all city depart: Opposed to granting special privileges to ‘corporations without ments. . 7 adequate remuneration to the city. . . Pe THE COURIER. | presented by Vice President W. G. Parks. The sermon was able, strong and convincing, and was eloquently delivered. The music was furnished by a choir of one hundred voices, un- der the direction of Prof. N. H. Pius. Church Honors Dr. E. C. Morris. For 17 years the Rev. E. €.. Mor- ris has beeti president of the conven- tions of the National Colored Baptist Union. Wednesday, when the annual gathering of that important body be- gan In Luna Park he presided, made a stirring address and soon after was reelected for another term. Dr. Mor- ris is one of the great men of his church. His annual address was the feature of the opening meeting. The gathering was the thirty-first annual convention. President Morris’ said, amorz other things. “I congtatulate this conven- tion on the wonderful, progress it has made. When we thik of that vast army following yogr lead in matters of feligion, an afmy that includes three-fifths of the entire race in this country, the responsibilities of your calling become appalling “You are to lead, no: oniy in mat- ters of religion: but in atl things ‘that go to build up the race. “The distance which the race has gone is ereax, but the distance it is yet to go to fully receive al! the habiliments of 2 well- rounded race life is-still greater. You cannot help seeing. however, a bright future for this once despised section of humanity. Deprived cf Rights. “We suffer many unjust diseritmin- ations in many sections of the coun- try, and in the meantime are deprir ed of the rights. of citizenship. We are forced to pay first-class fares on the common cairiers’ carriages 02 the country and in return receive serond or thitd-class accommodations. But these conditions will not always pre- vail.” The speaker entered into ¢ discus- sion of the work of the conyention and made many recommendations, It was after He had finished the address that the rules were suspended and be was ge-elected. Prior to the generai meeting tuere Was a devotional sery- ice with a discussion of “The King- dom and the Press.” After a report had been presented by ihe Rev. E. W. D. Isaac cn the Bapiist Young People's Union, a recess was taken. ‘On Wednesday evening talks were given on ‘Thé Kingdom and the Child.” and an address by the Rev # T! Newman on “The Church and its Greatness." The annual sermon was preached by the Rev. C. A. Ward of Massachusetis. Woman's Auxiliary. In the Casino hall was also opened the eleventh annual session of the Woman's Auxiliary. On account of the lack of facilities. the convention was not in session until the afternoon, when Mrs. Lillie L. Smith of Colorado opened the devotional services. The order of the convention was taken up as follows: 2:30 o'clock, formal opening of the convention by the president, Mrs. S. W. Lasten. “Appointment of commit- tee on enrollment. 2:45, address of welcome and greetings. The speakers were: Mrs. A. E. West, president'of the Woman's State convention: Mrs F. E. Morton, chairman of the Wo man’s committee; Mrs. J. H. Stauff, Mrs. I. S. Lee and Mra. ME. Childs. A duet was sung by Mrs. M. Staten and Mra. R. V. Hill. _.at 4 o'clock Mrs. J. M. Layten of Washington, D. C., replied to the addresses of greet: inga and welcome. The remainder of the afternoon session was devoted to a meeting of the trustees’ board of the National Training Scbool, appoint- ment of committees and to the intro- duction of visitors. ‘The evening services were carried out according to the order of the pro- gram. At 7:30 there was a song rerv- ice by the girls from - the National Training School, ’a devotional service at § o'clock, led by the Rev. R. Wil liam Ward of Indiana and the -Rev. L. T. Christmas of North Carolina. A solo was given by Mrs. Mattle Carter of Kentucky, assisted by the chorus. The feature of the evening was the annual sermon by the Rev. Dr. M. W. D. Norman of Washington, D. C. . The National Religious Training School Durham, N. C. : Offers the Following Special Courses: I Religious Training This course is especially: adapted to those who desicve training as Settlement Workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. andY. W. C. A. Secretagion. 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