Pittsburgh Courier

THIS PAPER IS NOW READ BY 10,000 COLORED PEOPLE WEEKLY THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. VOL. II: NO. 50 New Opening Afforded Through New York Barber School. Organized Two Years Ago For the Purpose of Training Men For Higher Efficiency in Business—The Institution Has Steadily Grown In Usefulness and Influence. By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. New York—Situated in the heart of one of the busy sections of the city, at 2 Irvington street, is the New York Barber school, which has for its object the training of men for the barbers' trade. It was started two years ago and has had a steady growth. During this short period it has trained upward of 109 students, who have entered the business either as proprietors or as employees. The school term is six weeks. The course of study encompasses every phase of the trade. Particular attention is given to training and scraping of furrs, the different styles of hair cutting in a garden to facial appearance, beard trimming, singing, massage and scalp treatment. Regular examinations are held for students who finish the prescribed course. Those who do not satisfactory examinations are given dismiss. The history of the school includes the names of men from almost all sections of the country. They are generally ambitious and anxious to prepare themselves thoroughly for the trade which they are to follow. Both white and colored men pursue the same studies. Regret has been expressed that a larger number of colored men do not take advantage of the excellent opportunities open to them through this school to better their condition along business lines. J. B. Wise, who is a member of the faculty of the school, is one of the most prominent young colored men in New York, which is his native home. He is a product of the public schools of the city. As a tenoral artist Mr. Wise long ago hung his hat on a peg at the head of the profession. He wants men of the race to entrol in large numbers this winter, as the debt formed burdens becomes more inextricably year by year. Mr. R. D. Cotterill a native of Iowa, but who is New York as a resident many years ago, is a man of broad biases in his work as a member of the faculty of the school. He harbors no prejudice in his work toward the cultured taste of the school. He his taught the trade in many of the barber schools of the country with marked success. The students are given plenty of practice work in the department of the school which is maintained for that purpose. In the actual work which leads to graduation the student is assigned to the last chair and is promoted step by step as he shows skill and competency until he reaches the first chair in line. He is then part in the pay department, where he is allowed half of the proceeds from his work. Many students earn good salaries in this department, which he is much toward their tuition and also aids them after graduation in wishing a place of employment of starting loneness for themselves as this may be. is a main of experience in the business of the secretary treasurer, of the cold ranks among the most progressive young colored men in New York Mississippi and Wise have entire servation of the course of instruction, and when a man leaves the school with a diploma given over their sign- atures, unless he is willfully negligent, will have no trouble in finding en- joyment or in starting a business of his own. The Tuskegee Annual Conference. The twenty-first annual session of the Tuskegee Ala. Negro conference will be held at Tuskegee for two days, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 17, next of features of the first day will be a large mass meeting, to which all the people of the community are invited. The annual workers' conference will occupy most of the time on Thursday with matters of practical importance in the everyday life of the people. Echoes of the Recent Political Upheaval in Maryland. Third Consecutive Defeat of Various Measures Intended to Deprive Colored Citizens of Their Constitutional Prerogative—Optimum of Dr. Lyon—Dr. Alexander's Good Work. Baltimore—With the election of Phillips Lee Goldborough as governor, the second Republican since the civil war, the colored voters have taken on new hope so far as the right of franchise is concerned. The defeat of the Digges disfranchising bills by a large sized majority marked the third successive defeat that race disfranchisement has received in this state within REV. W. M. ALEXANDER, D. D. the past six years. The newly elected legislature will be Democratic, but will lack the necessary constitutional majority for the passing of any disfranchising amendments and also will not have the opportunity to pass any measures over, the governor's veto unless some Republicans should vote with the Democrats. The auxiliary Republican committee rendered most effective work during the recent campaign, and its work among the colored voters was the best that has been done by the race in years. Prior to ISG, when Isaac Myers, Causmann Gaines, Bishop Waynman, Thomas Chester, William F. Taylor and Hiram Watty were active in politics, colored men stood for something in the party councils. With the advent of Collector of the Port William F. Stone into leadership the influence of colored men in the party councils dwindled to such an extent that a white man was first chosen to line up the colored voters in the last campaign. A strenuous protest against this proceeding was made by Dr. Ernest Lyon, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Rev. A. L. Gaines and others. The formation of the auxiliary committee was the result. Dr. Lyon, who is a former minister to Liberian, was the chairman. He was able assisted by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes as secretary and Rev. A. L. Gaines as treasurer. Dr. Gaines is being prominently mentioned for the editorship of the Christian. He has considerable experience as a journalist and is regard- ed as one of the most progressive and best equipped ministers in the A. M. E. denomination. "I am highly gratified," said Dr. Lyon a few days after the election. "that our efforts were signally rewarded. It shells a new era for the race in Maryland. The fact that we raised money to carry on our campaign means that we are deeply interested in maintaining our rights as citizens. The auxiliary means that we cannot afford to let others do our work." Dr. W. M. Alexander, who has been president of the Suffrage league through three disfranchisement campaigns, was one of the hardest workers in the recent campaign. He worked harmoniously with Dr. Lyon and his vigilant corps of campaign workers. Large Dairy Output at Tuskegee The dairy department at Tuskegee Institute reports an average of 100 gallons of milk daily, and the creamery department averages eighty-five pounds of butter. The herd numbers 120. The school supplies-many families in the community with milk and butter. PITTSBURG PA.. DECEMBER 2, 1911. JOHN WESLEY CHURCH WINS $8,000 LAW SUIT LIBERAL OFFER FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS We want to increase our subscription list by 1,000 new subscribers by Christmas and will make special flat price of $1.00 for yearly subscriptions received by December 16, at which date this price will positively be closed. We will also give to our agents or any person sending us the most subscriptions under this offer (which must be over ten yearly subscriptions) Ten Dollars in Gold. This will be easy Christmas money for somebody. Get busy. John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church was victorious in an $8,000 suit for alleged debt claimed by the Washington National Building & Loan Association of Washington, D. C., which was tried before the United States Circuit Court here last week. According to the statement issued by one of the officers of the church of which Rev. W. L. Lee, D. D. is the successful pastor, the debt was overpaid by $2,500 and within the 12 years allowed for settlement. Within six months of the expiration of the time allotted the church for settlement of the debt, the company is said to have become insolvent. As John Wesley School Visitor, W.H. Thompson Promises to Use Influence to Get Positions For Graduates. BEGINNING TO MAKE GOOD Get down to business and get results, seems to be the motto of Wm. H. Thompson, the newly-elected school visitor and the most successful colored grocer in the city. As soon as his election was assured, Mr. Thompson issued a call to all the colored voters in his ward to a meeting in the hall which he has impressed in the hall which he has impressed for the benefit of his constituency, irrespective of party or faction arilization. A goodly number responded last Tuesday evening and, though detained by the parents' meeting held the same evening in the Rose Street house, Mr. Thompson arrived in time to lay his plans before the men present and through them, before the public. In his address, which was short and businesslike, Mr. Thompson emphasized the necessity of co-operation among our people as essential to accomplishment of any of the plans he had in view. He stated that now, when the work is just beginning and his help is most needed, he has been asked by the white members of the board of school visitors for his vote and support in certain measures that they are, furthering. "Yes," said Mr. Thompson. "I will help you with your plans if you will in turn help me with mine." He then stated that it was no more than fair, that we should have a colored janitor in at least one of the schools in the ward, a beligbt that has long been held by every colored citizen of the ward, but whose fulfillment heretofore, under the old grant-inviting system of school directors, was practically impossible. Nor did Mr. Thompson say that he intends to stop fighting for the people who have done all to make him a success financially and politically, even when he has a colored junior at work in one of the Fifth ward schools. In fact, in answer to a pointed question whether he would endeavor to secure an appointment of colored teachers in mixed schools of the ward, he has word publicly that he would not only try to accomplish the task he would to secure teachers appointed WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR. shall read to my daughter. "It he makes his name should be graven in honor in the minds of every covered boy and girl that is now in the Pittsburgh schools or that ever will be in them. It should be a household word in every Negro home in Western Pennsylvania. Our destiny is in his hands. He will hold out the trust of hope not only to the schools of going ladies in the normal department of the High school, who are strangling along now with no prospect out that of going South to teach, but he will also give added stimuli and fire with renewed ambition to thousands of boys and girls who are pupils in every school in the city. It is a question, therefore, that vividly concerns every father and mother of our race in Pittsburgh and Mr. Thompson may be assured at a hearty cooperation in his efforts to advance our interests. We have covered teachers in many other large cities in the public schools and they are making good and are reflecting with credit upon the Rape, and if we concentrate our forces here in the right direction the justice of our claim, the other nationalities who are now represented. In the various schools of the city, will be recognized. What Is Needed." In this tale this title while serves this sentiment must be crystallized. A. M. E. Zion church had become a stockholder when the loan was contracted, in accordance with the requirements of the Washington National Building & Loan Association, the receivers took action against them to recover $8,000. The case was tried under the Pennsylvania laws, which limit legal interest to 6 per cent, instead of under the Virginia laws, which permit a higher rate, or insure. "We are not here to avoid paying any just debts," stated the defense, "but we are here to prove that we have not only discharged our obligation only, but have overpaid it by 12.500." And to the satisfaction of the court and jury they proved it. into definite action. Mr. Thompson explained that the white members of the school district required three times of him before they grant any or his requests. He must (1) get a list of at the colored voters, or the board (2) get a list of the colored tax paid, and (3) get a list of the names of all school children attending the various schools or the ward. This much is but a training task for a business man of the caliber of Mr. Thompson and it is expected that he will score the required cooperation of the Race to get information on short notice. To get a colored teacher on additional information as toeligibles must be obtained. Should any information about this be desired, the Courier offers Mr. Thompson its services in helping secure a Pittsburgh girl of unquestionable ability and experience for the position. So there is a basis to begin operations at once. Results will be faithfully chronicled in these columns and letters or inquiry cheerfully answered. Expressions of approbation and interest from individuals or societies on this subject are welcomed by the Courier, and we will tax our space from time to time to the utmost to publish those whose authors desire them published. Address "School Editor," the Pittsburgh Courier. BIG ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD A thousand or more of the elite of Pittsburgh's colored population witnessed the victory of the Delaney Rifles, a colored organization of the Hill district, over the Wilberforce University of Ohio. By a score of 5 to 0, at Exposition park yesterday afternoon. The game was one of the most interesting ever witnessed on the famous old grounds, and was a fine exhibition of good, clean sport throughout. During the 40 minutes of play there was not a single dispute, and not once did the crowd interfere by flocking onto the field. After the game had ended the Delaney followers, led by the Tiften Buss Band, marched from Exposition park to the Wylie avenue district, where a grand celebration was begun. The enthusiasm displayed by the roofters was remarkably. Every little play was hand-died with cheers, and when one of the Delaney players made a spectacular play the band played long and good. The Delaneys made their touchdown in the third quarter of the game. On the kick off Howard Hall, their right end, ran the back back 55 yards. Line plumes by Warrick, Fisher and Tomas, Delaney's backfield, advanced the oval to the perpendicular line. The Fisher capped right end for the only touchdown of the game. Pullback Toas missed the try for goal by a low inches. Wilberforce was not represented by its full strength. The first team of the university played in Louisville Ky. yesterday. Delaney outclassed the eleven players against it yesterday in every department, with the exception of batting, in which neither side excelled. Delaney's excellent interference at all times won the game for them. Their work on the defense also displayed careful coaching. The Delaneys were organized in the 1920s by Frank R. Stewart. Wilberforce is one of the oldest colored institutions or learning in the country. It is situated in Wilberforce w. Greene county, O. The lineup was as follows: Wilberforce. Deaneys. Right. End. W. A. Robinson. H. Hall Right. Tachle. Simmons. F. Brown 1,000,000 Negroes to Be Recruited from French African Colonies. FRENCH POPULATION STEADILY DECREASING — WRITER, SAYS BLACK MAN IS VALUABLE AS SOLDIER—GERMANY ALARMED. Constant talk of a probable conflict between France and Germany, and the revelation that France's population in late years has dwindled to such an alarming extent that in the event of war the French would be compelled to put out an inferior army and navy to battle with the enemy, has caused the French government to seriously consider recruiting 1,000,000 black men from the French colonies. While the French are becoming enthused over the plan of France maintaining black military reserves, the other foreign powers do not take kindly to the idea of having to combat with negroes, knowing full well their value as warriors. Among those who believe that France's only hope on the battlefield in the future will be by recruiting from the French African colonies is Francis Gribble, a writer of reputation, who says: "The population of that part of the French African colonies in which recruiting would be possible is estimated at 10,000,000; and there is reason to believe that the estimate is considerably under the truth. It is a population of fighting men—men who would much rather fight for their living than work for it. There would be no need to institute a system of universal service in order to compel them to come in. They would all gladly come in of their own accord, as volunteers, and the number of them who are able-bodied and of a fighting age is computed at about 1,000,000. "One million men, be it observed, who could be recruited and trained, and kept ready for use in a European war—a reserve of men, that is to say, practically inexhaustible, and so equipped that, as long as France, or her allies, kept the command of the sea, no enemy could possibly get at it and destroy it. A million men, too, whose fighting value is not to be denied. "It has sometimes been assumed that, because bandits of white men have often scattered bordes of black men, therefore the black man would be of no use in a white man's war; but that is a mistake. Inferior equipment and lack of organization easily account for these sensational defeats. The black man has often proved that, if he is armed like the white man, and has white men to lead him, he is quite capable of standing up to white troops. He did so in the American war of secession, and in the American war with Spain, when the heights of San Juan were stormed by a black regiment Napoleon himself employed black troops in European warfare—a black regiment particularly distinguished itself at the siege of Gaeta, and afterward captured Frt Diavolo under the guidance of Victor Hugo's father. Black troops helped to storm the Malakoff, and were employed at Magna, and in Mexico. At least 2,000 of them served through the Franco-German war. Their bay onet attack at Frouswilher was one of the most brilliant feats recorded in the history of the war; for they actually preserved their morale after the regiment had lost 92 per cent. of its officers and 92 per cent. of its men. "We may take it, therefore, that there is nothing new or chimerical—nothing to be described as a courage of despair in the French proposal to employ black troops against Germany "This is the black peril for Ger many and for no other power; and it is much more real than that yellow peril against which the kaiser noisily warned the western world. " "Presumably, too, it is a peril to which Germany is not altogether blind, and one not without its bear lins on the course of the critical no gotations proceeding, at the moment of writing, with reference to the right of the two countries in Moro- co. The German demand for compo- sition is in effect, a demand for the surrender of a portion of the Black Reservoir. That is one of the reasons why Germany is so eager, and so stiff; that is also one of the reasons why France shows herself so obstin- ally reluctant to cease anything." Right Guard. Crews ... Coleman Centers. Williams ... D. Hall Lett Guard. York ... Killibrew Left Tackle. Simpson ... Woods (Capt.) Left End. K. Robinson ... S. Hall Quarterback. Anderson ... A. Brown Right Halfback. Webb ... Warrick Left Halfback. Galnes ... Fisher Fullback. Griggs ... Tocas The scholar should regard no school is a finishing school. One's education is never finished. Institution Named For Princely Scholar Begins Work. Commodious Brick Structure, For Which Congress Appropriated $45,000, Makes Valuable Addition to Educational Facilities—Persistent Work of Citizens' Association Appreciated. By N. BARNEFT DODSON. Washington—On entering the national capital from the north, whether by the Baltimore and Ohio or by the Pennsylvania railway, the traveler sees right at the gateway of the city a commodious brick structure which ties the American flag. Upon inquiry he learns that this is the Alexander Grummell School for Colored Children, named in honor of our pioneer race leader. Congress appropriated $3,000 for the school site and $5,000 for the six room building. The structure is so planned that an extension to eight or twelve rooms is possible without destroying the architectural design. The building contains the very latest improvements in school equipments. The heating and ventilating apparatus insures comfort at all seasons of the year. A fan forces the warm air to all the rooms in winter and drives the cool breezes in the summer. Besides the classrooms, there are a library, teachers and domestic science rooms, juniors' quarters, playrooms for girls and boys and benches for the younger pupils. Six drinking fountains on all the three floors provide the best sanitary facilities. The interior halls are laid in cement, which also surfaces the iron stairways. Wire plate glass is used along the stairways and also to partition the janitor's quarters in the basement. The formal dedication of the building on Tuesday, Nov. 21, was a most interesting occasion. The entire community thronged the halls and classrooms, while teachers and citizens from all sections of the city were present. Dr. W. V. Tuhnel, member of the city board, of education and a member of the American Negro academy, founded by Dr. Crummell, presided. The Citizens' association, the pioneer organization to whose energies and persistence the legislation for a new school was placed on the statute book, was represented by Rev. G. W. Brent, its president, and Mrs. Mary Toulson, chairman of its educational committee. The Parents' Home and School association was represented by its secretary, Mrs. Mamle E. Edmondson. Assistant Superintendent Roscoe C. Bruce presented the keys of the building, while Dr. W. M. Davidson, superintendent, spoke felicitously on the value of ideals. The members of the board present were Captain James F. Oyster, Mrs. Carrie Harris and R. R. Horner, Esq. The special significance of the exercises was the tasteful decorations presented by the Parents' Home and School association, of which Mr. R. B. Ashe is president and Mrs. Mamle C. Edmondson secretary. They provided a fund with which these decorations were procured. Chief among these are a life size bust of Frederick Douglass, one of Lincoln, plaques of Thorndsen's "Night and Morning" and reproductions in sepia and black of such well known masters as Landseer, Corot, Millet and Rysuheld, besides "Aurora." "The Dance of the Muse" and "The Flaming Arrow" in colors. But the crowning decoration is the oil painting of Dr. Alexander Crimmel by Mr. W. Ernest Braxton of Brooklyn, presented by the Negro Society For Research of New York, of which Mr. John E. Bruce (Bruce Griff) is president. The frame of massive gift was presented by the Parents' Home and School association. Mr. Braxton is a native of Washington and a product of its public schools, one of his teachers, Dr. Mary M. Arnstead. lives within eight minutes' walk of the Crummmell school, and it was one of the surprises of her life to find in a former pupil an artist so favorably known in the art circles of New York, destined henceforth to be reckoned as one of Washington's talented sons. The presentation speech by the principal, Mr. John W. Cromwell, was a loving tribute to his dear friend Dr. Crummmell and a prophecy of the uplifting and transforming influences of this new beacon of light. The present corps includes John W. Cromwell, principal; Miss Britannia C. Cresel, Mr. Arthur P. Brent and Miss Mind E. Flaming, Dr. Winfield S. Montgomery, who is supervising principal of the division in which the Crummmell school is located, has given the movement for the new school his cooperation from its inception to the present. Big Sum Raised For Fisk University. The trustee of Fisk university, Nashville, Teen, are very much encouraged over the outlook for the raising of $20,000 for the immediate use of the institution. They are backed by the general education board in New York. At a meeting which was held in New York the latter part of November subscriptions amounting to $122,000 were received. FIVE CENTS A COPY Election of New Mayor Starts Query Among Afro-Americans. Attorney For State Factory Inspection, Everett J. Waring, Is Making Good In That Important Position—His Work as Counsel In the Famous Navassa Island Case. Philadelphia. With the election of Rudolph Blankenburg to the majority Afro-Americans of this city are beginning to speculate as to whether or not they will be recognized as they were during the day that the Republican organization held sway. Though the majority of them supported the majority candidacy of George H. Earle, Mr. Blankenburg received quite a number of votes from anti-organization men. Richard A. Cooper, a prominent business man of the Seventh ward, will be the only Afro-Americans in the common council. He will be sworn into office along with Mr. Blankenburg early in December. Everett J. Waring, who was appointed attorney for the department of state factory inspection at the instance of Senator Debis Panose during the recent primaries, is nothing good in his new position, which pays $1,200 a year. This is regarded as a most important appointment. Mr. Waring was born in Columbus, O. just before the civil war. He comes of a notable family, one that has furnished teachers, editors, an architect in the United States treasury, an army chaplain, musicians, elocutionists and business men. His great uncle was a missionary to Haiti, and a niece of his married the late President Roberts of Liberia. After graduating from the high school in Columbus Mr. Waring taught school there for several years. His father, the late James S. Waring. ATTORNEY E. J. WARING. was also a teacher. He then decided to take up the study of law and in the early-eighties was graduated from the law school of Howard university. He was the first man of our race to be admitted to the bar in Maryland, twenty-six years ago. Just after the Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson of Baltimore had succeeded in having the Maryland bar opened to colored attorneys. He was the attorney for the defense in the famous Navassa island case, when colored men were tried in the United States court in Baltimore for rioting and murder at the Navassa phosphate mines. He succeeded in having some of the accused acquitted, and the rest were sent to prison for short terms. He was the first colored lawyer to be admitted to practice before the United States supreme court and was the first colored judge in Ohio. He practices in all branches of the law and is regarded as exceptionally well informed in legal lore. He has appeared in a number of murder cases, and not one of the men defended by him was sent to the gallows. He is also credited with the invention of the term Afro-American and edited a paper at Columbus before coming to this city nearly ten years ago. Besides enjoying a good law practice and with handsome offices in the Mint arcade, he is a past exilefulruer of O. V. Cutto lodge of Elks and is one of the leading spirits in the endowment work of the Knights of Pythias in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Baptist church and is regarded as one of the most influential men in this city. Higher political honors may yet come to him. Racial Interests in Charleston. Out of a total population of 65,000 in Charleston, S. C., the colored people number 40,000. They have a large number of churches and business or- ganizations of various kinds. There are fifteen undertakers, two drug stores, two newspapers, one orphan asylum, several private schools and two insur- ance companies. Christian Missionary Alliance. Under the auspices of the Christian Missionary Alliance No. 2 a series of gospel meetings to run for two weeks was started in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 19. The Rev. E. M. Collett of Charlotte, N. C., assisted in the meet- tings. HOMESTEAD The Carnation club met on Thursday evening, November 23, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cole, 126 Twelfth avenue, Homestead; at which time a very important business meeting was in action. Those present are as follows: Misses Idyne Blush. Blanche Doley, Oryan Mynder, Emma Hobson Cardwell and Madeline Cole. Amanda Cardwell and J. L. Rich. We were highly musically entertained by Miss Emma Hobson and Miss Pearl Cole. A very nice and dainty lunch was served by Miss Blanche Doley and Miss Pearl Cole. We are glad to note that Lloyd L. Fisher is improving and we hope to have him with us soon again. George King of Turtles, was a visitor in Homestead on Sunday, Mrs. C. Cardwell, Jessie Coufette, Grace Gonzales and Messrs. Calin Black, William Hardy were callers on the Misses Mary and Gertrude Jackson on Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Wilson of Twelfth avenue is on the slick list this week. William Wilson was a caller in East Liberty on Saturday on his aunt, Mrs. C. P. Hardy of Rentrew street, who has been very sick. He reports her much better to the good attention of the shepherd. Margins and family are now comfortably fixed in the parsonage and hope to see their friends soon. Mrs. Dooley of Twentieth avenue is on the slick list. There were many candidates baptized at the Clark's Memorial church on Sunday. Mrs. Clark of Virginia, spent an enjoyable week with her son, Wm. Clark of Twentieth avenue. Mrs. Amusta Gaine of Pittsburgh, tended on friends in town. was calling Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson of East End. were callers in Homestead on Saturday. The manager of the Courier would like to see H. L. Jenkins, formerly of Blairstville. Brownsville, Pa. (By Ally Hilton.) Miss Evelyn Dickson has been ill with pneumonia at the home--her Mrs. Carle Peston. Services were well attended all day Sunday and two insipiring sermons rendered by Rev Dyke. At the close of the evening services the Willing Workers club presented $25 to the trastees. On Monday evening, December 4. Rev. R. H. Bumy will deliver a lecture at the A. H. Bumy will be gerved to the lecture refreshments will be gerved to the lecture room. Mrs. A. S. Lomax, Mrs. Mary Drew and Mrs. Flora Holmes attended the Baptist Union at Monongahela last Friday. A Correction. We wish to correct the mistake made in last week's issue concerning the musical entertainment given for the benefit of the South Brownsville Cornet band under the management of Horace G. Johnson on Thursday evening, November 11, 2014. It was realized and it was taken in forty-one dollars and cleared the sum of thirty six dollars. (By Florence E. Gross.) The funeral of Frank Smith, who departed this life at the City hospital last Friday, morning, was held from Shiloh Baptist church on Monday afternoon. He is survived by a wife, a daughter and son, and a home. Sunday afternoon meeting at Bis Bethel, Rev T. A. Askew preach morning and evening. Rev M. H. Hialock preached at 3 p.m. Miss Belie's blue died at Mount Alto on Saturday. Her body was brought here for burial on Sunday afternoon. Funeral was held from the home of her father at 432 Wilson street, on Tuesday afternoon. Bryan is able to be up and around which is very pleasant news to her many friends. Charles Brooks of Cattawasca, was in our city Thanksgiving day. Miss Estie Suthers is still on the slack list Mrs. Isa O'Brien entertained Rev. T. F. Askew at 6 o'clock dinner on Monday. OIL CITY, PA. (By Valerie C. Johnson.) Two silent sermons were preached by our pastor, Rev. H. G. Payne on Sunday. Next Sunday is Missionary day. Every one is requested to come out. George Poe of East Liverpool, O. and Mrs. Williams Galor of Sharon were called here on account of the serious illness of their grandmother. Mrs. H. H. Rankin was of this writing is somewhat improved. A welcome little son arrived at the home of Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Payne on Thursday. Mrs. Major Franklin of Pittsburgh is the guest of relatives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Longster were invited to Pittsburgh last week. The Olympian Ladies quartet save a splendid entertainment in Carnegie Library on Monday evening. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Josephine Gross and Anna and David. The Dawkins-Yearen played at the Orpheum the last part of the week and were considered one of the best ever seen here. Mrs. Josephine Gross of Homewood. East End, Pittsburgh. has returned home after a visit with her brother, Rendell. Robert Green was a business visitor in Erie last Saturday. Edward Jackson of Franklin. was the guest of his cousin, Miss Ruth Jackson, last Saturday. Mrs. Jane Strother is on the sick list. Mrs. Rhea Brown and daughter of Franklin spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Noble Johnson. Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGee.) Mrs. Louis Catlin and Mrs. Lizzie Washington visited their friend, Mrs. Brookins, in California, Pa. last week. While away they also called upon friends in Charleroi. Mr. and Mrs. John Redman and Mrs. Grace Dickerson of West Pike street, attended "The Follies" at the Nixon theater, Pittsburgh, Wednesday evening. Miss Amelia Betts of East Colle Street, visited the home of her friend, Mrs. Mattie Dunn, East End, for last week. Harry Lattie, who is stopping at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hattie Warfield, is visiting friends and relatives in Elizabeth. A successful entertainment was given at the home of Mrs. John Dumley by the Missionary society last Friday evening. Payne Chapel Sunday school was well represented by the annual conference of Canonsburg district of the Washington County Sunday School Association, which met in the Houston U. P. church last Thursday afternoon and evening. Mrs. May Bush and Mrs. Jennie Sluby were the delegates, but the pastor, superintendent and many other members of the Sunday school attended. Mrs. Bush acted as pianist during the devotional exercises at the open concert evenings. Mrs. Mchee was elect-district superintendent of the Teacher Training Department. At the evening session the male quartet consisting of Jay Bryant, Samuel Wilson, John Wheeler and Luther Wheeler rendered two selections which were regarded as one of the most pleasing numbers on the program. All the services were largely attended last Sunday. In the morning a very effective altar service was conducted, after the sermon and special prayers were offered for divine assistings which the pastor and members are making preparations to begin soon. Prayer meetings are largely attended and there are growing evidences of renewed spiritual life. In the Sunday school session Mrs. Clement from the convention, and this was accepted by a standing vote. Mrs. Mary Stewart Washington county Field Secretary was present and delivered an interesting address to the school upon plans for future work. At the close of the evening service the following persons were installed as officers of the Sewing Crew and Deaconess club: Messiah Crew and Groomes, A. A. Chambers, Emma Johnson, Lou Catin, Dora McCleland and Lizzie Brown. Mr. Olive Baptist Church. At the morning service pastor Rev. Fletcher Williams preached from Acts 10; 34 and at the evening service his text was Mark 15: 19. The services were well attended and Rev. Williams preached interesting sermons. At 3 p. m. an Adult Bible class was organized with Robert Wood as teacher. The entertainment given at Mrs. Brown's on the 27th was quite a success the proceeds are for the benefit of the rally. A surprise birthday dinner was given by Mrs. Alice Hill in honor of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Kate Hill, on Monday evening, November 27. A number of friends and relatives had been invited and all spent a very enjoyable evening. A number of friends received a number of presents. T. J. Askew of Washington, was a pleasant caller at the parsonage on Wednesday of last week. Two of our farmers, Chris Davis and Mose Bush, lost valuable horses last week. Misses Aston visited the Misses Lida and Bessie Wheeler on Sabbath. Any one having notes for Courier will please call Phine No. 245-R or drop a postal to the correspondent. ALTOONA, PA (B. Gertrude Dawson.) Services at the Sixteenth Street church were especially interesting on Sunday. Rev. G. E. Gormes delivered a very forceful sermon on Sunday morning, theme "Disappointment." The whole congregation was deeply impressed. Rev. C. W Burnett preached in the evening, another eloquent sermon, theme "Christian Prigmage." Our members and friends are happy over the evening of Rev. Burnett's gandolph to say that the leadership of our pastor, we are going forward to success. We hope to do greater work in the future than we have in the past, as it is the aim of our church and people to progress morally, intellectually and spiritually. The whole church in general is taking on new life. The stewardesses, stewards and nurses with the assistance of numbers and friends are making to make the same interest at the church on December 14, a grand success. Rev. Daniel Care, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, is in Charlottesville, Va., visiting his family. Rev. Dr. Pittman, also our new agent for the N. B. A., preached on Sunday evening in the absence of Rev. Care, theme "Is There Anything Too Hard for You?" a fellow died Thursday afternoon. November 23, at the home of his parents, 1414 Eighteenth street. He was buried Sunday afternoon from the Sixteenth Street church. His funeral was attended by a large conference of friends. Services were conducted by Rev. Burnett, who preached a beautiful and sympathetic sermon on "Faith." The many friends of the family extend their sympathy in their memory. Mrs. Smith of Baltimore, Md., is the guest of her son, James Smith of Seventeenth avenue. Mrs. Alexander Stewart has returned home after spending several weeps with friends in Richmond, Va. Miss Ollie Ormes after spending several weeps in Philadelphia, has received by a host of friends. Miss Effie Taylor left last week for New York, where she will make her future home. George Allen of Tyrone, has opened up a blacksmith shop at Sixth avenue and Fourth street. We wish him success. Bella Bell, Harry Mills of Lewis town Junction and Leo Williams, Harry Springs, Arthur Jones and Bob Harding of Tyrone, were in the city on Sunday attending the funeral of Oryiile Hollinger A saucer kraut social was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bedford last Friday evening for the benefit of the St. Barnabas Mission. It was largely attended and enjoyed by all present. We were highly entertained by a recitation by Miss Emma Bolyar, entitled "The Party." Music was rendered by Messrs. Jones, Banks and Sheffi. George Peck was suddenly called home to Carlisle on account of the death of his sister. He was also accompanied by Mr. Peck. Miss E. Carl has returned and pleasant trip to Hancsburg, Carlisle and Chambersburg. The Purity Lodge No. 41, F. A. A. M. will hold a harvest home call beginning November 28, to December 9. Music each night. Any news for publication will be received by the agent. FRANKLIN, PA. FRANKLIN, PA. (B) Annie Burke Lawson. Rev. C. P. Hurranston of the A. M. E. Bethel church, hold his first quarterly meeting of this conference year. November 26, assisted by Rev. N. D. Temple, presiding elder. Rev. Josie R. Raters of the M. E. Zion church. Honesty and Rev. John Ashby of Oil City. The A. M. E. Zion and the A. M. E. Bethel churches will hold a Union Thanksgiving service on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at the A. M. E. Zion church. Each church will send a quartet to the church of God. Seventh street. Thursday evening, to take a Union Christian Endeavor meeting. The stewardess of the A. M. E. Bethel church will serve refreshments after quarterly conference on Tuesday evening. The A. M. E. Zion church will celebrate their forty-sixth anniversary beginning December 15, 2013, with excellent programs throughout the week. They will have with them the mayor of our city and a few of the white ministers. We see the Social Service committee of the Men and Religion Forward movement will meet at the First Methodist church. Liberty street, Monday evening. Albert Lawson, baylor of M. E. Zion church is to serve on the committee. Mrs. Josephine Ashley Gross of East End, Pittsburgh, who is visiting her brother, Rev. John Ashby of Oil City, was visiting the churches and old friends on Sunday. Mrs. Gross will leave this week Oil City, to visit Merce, before returning home. Miss Phoebe Stewart leaves Wednesdays New Castle for a two weeks' visit. The Smart, Set played to a crowded house Friday evening, November 24. Oil City was represented by 30 or more of their people. (By Nelle L. Hackney.) Mrs. Scott of Georgiad station, spent Saturday in Greensburgh the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stokes. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hackney attended the funeral of Mrs. Howard Black of Uniontown on Tuesday. T. Lockwood on Jeannette, worshiped at Bethel on Sunday morning. Mrs. Thornton Fleming was called to Steubenville, O., on Saturday because of serious illness of her sister and niece. Mrs. Nellie Wright was the week evening of Her mother, Mrs. W. Simpson of Manor. Miss Annie Brown of Pittsburgh, is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. Brown. Rev. and Mrs. Powell and family arrived in town on Friday evening and will soon be domiciled in their new home. The Thanksgiving sermon was preached at 11 o'clock on Thursday morning by Rev. Powell and a supper was served by stewardess board on Thursday evening. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school was organized for this conference year with the following officers: Sunderland superintendent, Mrs. J. H. Hackney; secretary, Miss Katie Brown; treasurer, Nellie V. Hackney; librarian, Thomas Stokes; organist, Mrs. B. Truman; teachers, Misses Augusta Stokes, Annie Stokes, Martha Dickson, Mrs. B. Truman, Mrs. J. N. Hackney, and Mrs. Powell. The children of Rev. Powell spent Sunday as the guests of Helen and Carol Truman. Johnstown, Pa. At the rally at A. M. E. Z. church, G. Miller represented Pennsylvania, $27.00 C. W. Cook, Maryland, $29.71 Mrs. Gray, Virginia, $28.53 Mrs. Doug- le, Virginia, $28.53 Mr. Robertson, West Virginia, $18.53 Mrs. Harris, Illinois, $18.50 South Carolina Budic, $18.00 W. C. T. U. Mrs. Ban, $15.51 total $18.00 Rev. THE COURRIER. Walter preached from first book of Joshua Sunday night. He sat in a supper at the house of Mrs. J. W. Cook, which was well attended on Tuesday evening. McKEESPORT by James Crawley. Miss Idia Cusdenberg, a representative of the View Point Institute o. in diana, was a McKeepson visitor dur J. H. McColough continues quite all at the city hospital. Mr. and Mrs. G. Kyley of Locust street, were recent Pittsburgh visitors. Miss Pannie Napper of Locust street, is visiting friends in Lindhurst street. Mrs. Jessie Preston of Elizabeth, was a recent guest o. Mrs. Hallstock of Locust street. There will be a grand concert given by the Sabbath school o. the Bethlehem Baptist church on Thursday evening. All are invited to be present. Refreshments will be served. Wm. Campbell was a visitor here during the week. The Brankley's, favorites in theatrical circles and playing at the Almeyer theater, are stopping at the Hotel Montgomery. Miss Emily Grijder, who has been being Colonel and Mrs. W. E. Montgomery has returned to her home in the city. The Rainy Daisies, a social and charitable club, composed of tour of McKeesports's popular ladies, are arranging to hold a Japanese concert and drill in St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening, December 5, 1911, for the purpose of improving the auditorium of the church. The following program includes: rendered; chorus, Jacques maiden;s; vocal solo, Michelle Rossa; dramatic selection, Mrs. Martina Jackson; teorol drill, John Southal; paper, Mrs. Panny L. Novels, Briggdock; vocal solo, Miss Michelle Gayn; dramatic reading, Miss Bertha Howard; grand drill, eight beautiful Japanese maiden;s; dramatization, selection, Miss Elizabeth Robinson, Homewood. The members of the club are: Mrs. Emma Spraggs, somery, president; Mrs. Eva Spraggs, vice President; Mrs. Maybeile Gayn, secretary; Mrs. Emma Mack, treasurer. A banquet was held in the dining room of the Hotel Montgomery on Wednesday evening, November 29, 1911, by the Afro-American Business Men of McKeesport, a city on the daytime campus. Those were: Thos. Watson, J. W. Walker, Jr., Daniel Settlers, Emmanuel Lysle, Robert Collins, Nelson Kirnley, Taylor Jackson, William Jefferson, Richard Gaults, Daniel Jackson, Benn Johnson, Albert Black, George Boyd, Wimberly Dobbs, Wimberly Benjamin Dobinson, Henry Jordan, C. W. Montgomery, Griffith Kelley, Wm. Taylor, Rodger Wilson, James Jackson, James Jones, J. H. Gibson, J. W. Southall, John Jackson, N. T. Velar, E. Pittsburgh, Wm. E. daistmaster, Wm. E. Montgomery, caterer, menu server, chittilin', roast beef, mashed potatoes, French peas, cold slaw, celery, pickles, cheese and chackers. A delightful time was had by all. All news intended for under the hotel of McKeesport, Pa. be sent to this office through our agent, James Crawley, 417 Brown avenue—(Manager.) (By Carroll H. Stevenson.) Services at Shiloh Baptist church were well attended on Sunday. The pastor, Rev. W. A. Mason, preached two very interesting sermons. 11:30 he beached Mr. Mt. 6, 32, 11:40 he assured *Assurance*; and at 7:30 p. m. from Heb. 11: 16. "The Better Country," at which service many were impressed with the desire to make a new start in life. All present enjoyed a spiritual feast. Rev. and Mrs. Mason moved to North Vandergift. They surprised with a petition by Mesdames Parks, Hayden and Robinson. We hope they will like their new home. The entertainment Saturday night given for the benefit of the Church, under the auspices of Mesdames Frye and Seaborn, was quite a success. It could not be otherwise with such industrious indies. The Season entertained the Sewing circle at her new home. Decorations were appropriate to the season, and a delicious luncheon was served. The next meeting of the circle will be at the home of Mrs. Mary Trippett, who will be assisted by Mrs. Gray. The Johnson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Alice Johnson. Mrs. Elmer White of Steubenville, O. L. visited Mrs. C. D. Pattengall. Mrs. S. T. Camgell was in Johnstown on Tuesday, on business. Thes. Scott and wire were Pittsburgh visitors on Wednesday. Mrs. C. R. Marlow of Columbus, O. I. is spending two weeks with S. S. T. Campbell. Danielle Young was in the city on business last week. She who has been con-firmed in the hospital at Pittsburgh for several weeks, returned, feeling much improved. Have you noted the special yearly subscription offer, good until December 16? Now is the time you can purchase it and the dollar at Thos. Tucker's restaurant before that date or send them to C. Stevenson, Chamber's house. CONNELLSVILLE. (By Mary L. Washington) Mrs. H. Richerson of Allegheny. Pa. is spending the week with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Otha Staunton and seahorse family members. She joined for twenty-one years. It was a joyful meeting. J. N. Stouthers, Otha Staunton, Harry Locust. Fenton Jackson were made members of Kinetis of Pythias in Star Hope No. 1. Vanderbilt was at the banquet. There was dots at tun at the banquet. In View of the fact that the Eik's memorial service will not start until 830 p.m., the Allen Christian Endeavor league will hold special service until 15 p.m. The Summit Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. of W., of Uniontoon, will hold their annual memorial service in Payne A. M. on December 3, 1911. The following program will be rendered: Funeral march, Miss Jean Washington; selection, the choir; invocation, J. N. Thompson; welcome address, J. N. Straughers of Coke City Lodge, I. B. P. A. E. c. w. of Connellsville, Iowa; welcome order, Great Ruler of Union, solo, Prof. T. H. soli, Miss Estella Staunton; address, Brother L. W. Granger; soli, Arthur Smith; instrumental solo, Miss Jean Washington; duet, Misses Mamie and Sailie Taggart; sola, Atha Staunton; selection, male quartet; select reading, Ohio Staunton; Jr. address, Rev. Rew. Tuggera; Rev. Thomas Tuggera has received permission to attend the annual banquet of business men and Chamber of Commerce to be held in State Armory on December 5, 1911. Mount Zion Baptist Church. Our pastor, Rev. R. D. Epps, preached an excellent sermon on Sunday morning in chapel of Chro. 14th and 15th classes, subject, Theatrist and Why? At 7 p., Rev. W. M. Winston preached a wonderful sermon. The pastor and wife were very liberally donated by members and friends of the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Wednesday night. Committee were Brothers, Wm. Johnson, Motley, J. C. Carringer, R. D. Fillet and Sisters Ida Washington, A. C. Walker, Emma Greene and Katie Mr. and Mrs. Dw Jones and son Cornellus were guests of Mr. Jones' parents at Uniontown on Sunday. "Mrs. Bettie Diggs, the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Diggs, of South Bend, Indiana, left last week Pittsburgh to visit her sister and son, and from there she left for her former home, Nelson county, Va. Brother Horace Fletcher of the Yough house, is sporting a new uniform. The Miss Missionary society of the M. A. E. church will meet at the home Byrd Byrd, West Main street, December. Mrs. Google Payne is on the sick list. K. W. Stewart, while in the city was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Poindexter, who own their beautiful and comfortable home on North Sixth street. Electric moving picture entertainment exhibited in Payne A. M. E. church on Thursday and Friday evening, by Prof. J. W. Terry, was well attended both night and highly appreciated by the audiences. That was a prize given to the selling the highest number of tickets. Miss Mam's Tiger sold the highest number of tickets and was the recipient of the prize which was awarded by Rev. Dr. Epps, pastor of Mr. Zion Baptist church. SCRANTON, PA Bethel A. M. E. church was the mecca for the people last Sunday. The largest audience that has gathered at a morning service in a long time came here. A special sermon on "Spiritual light." The church was at night when pastor preached a sermon on the "Love of God to Man." Collection for the day was $42.26. The Allen C. E. society was reorganized and held its first meeting last Sunday, which was well attended. Mrs. Julia Johnson is the president; Mrs. Birdie Paster, secretary. The Young Men's Club will be on December 12. It is to be a grand affair. Thos. E. Howes is president. The ladies of the W. C. T. U. meet on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m, at圣洛伯 Baptist church. The meeting was largely attended and many interesting subjects were discussed. This union known as the Frances E. Harper league, was organized once a year by a church. It being unindividualized several of its officers were chosen from our sister church. The meetings are held alternately at each church. While this department may be considered the most humble of the church it carries with it all that Christianity demands. Our faithful president and state intermentist, Mrs. J. H. together with officers and members earnestly appeal to every Christian woman and man to unite themselves with his union and help to fight for the cause of temperance. Mothers help to save our girls and boys from the remorseless demon of drink. Instill into their little hearts the wine is a mocker and strong dring is raging. In honor of James Kearney has been made happy with a baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely under the care of Dr. C. O. C. Nurse. Mrs. Mattie Harrison of Kressler place, is suffering from an attack of a gripe. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. from Bellefonte, Pa., has returned home by Bellefonte, Pa., being called by the illness of her sister. She reports her greatly improved. Mother Johnson, Mrs. Horace and Norman Johnson of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., were in the city on Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Dupont, Pa. Mrs. Smith is confined to the house suffering with a severe cold. Mesdames Pearl J. Smith and Hattie Howard attended quarterly meeting Sunday at St. Marks A. M. E. church, Pittston, Pa. Miss Smith, from Bellefonte, who has been confined to her bed for the past two months is now able to sit up a few hours daily. ELIZABETH. (By Elizabeth Scott Fev. Chris. Addison, pastor of Allen A. M. E. church will hold a ten days meeting beginning on next Sabbath. J. H. Thompson of Munhall. was an Elizabeth caller on last Sabbath. The Thanksgiving services at the A. M. E. church at 11 a. m. Thursday; were impressive. Miss Linnie Bell delightfully entertained the Thursday Night club at her home on last Thursday evening. Courier's are always sale at the store of Mrs. Linnie B-Simmons on second Avenue. Just below Market Green was the color selected for banknotes because that color cannot be photographed. UNIONTOWN High School students educate: educate! is the watch word among Afro-Americans in Cosmopolitan Uniontown. We feel proud of the showing that is being made by some of our young people along educational lines. The following are matriculating in the high school. Freshmen: Janie Belt, Garnett, Carter, Robert Butler, Butter, Sales: Sophomore, Johnson, Glen Sette, Carneena Forman, Junior, Commercial: Ole Turner; Senior Commercial, Elizabeth Harris and Leona Baxter. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The congregations were large at each of en services last Sunday. Rev. Dr. Anderson, the pastor, delighted his audience in the morning with a well prepared discourse on Thanksgiving for the Predominance of Righteousness! Everything the singing prayers and a 'response' seem in them with the spirit of a Thanksgiving service in reality. The evening service was interesting and grand. Sunday, December 3, will be Field Day and a high spiritual time is anticipated. St. Paul has ten class leaders who are true light holders, which bespeaks great things for the church. Four of these leaders have been appointed by the pastor since conference. W. B. Anderson advised his congregation last Sunday to get Negro dolls for their children as Xmas presents. Get your direction for how to get the dolls from the pastor. Rev. W. B. Anderson and wife were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Johns in Percy, Pa. one day last week. Mr. Olivet Baptist Church. Rev. W. B. Anderson filled the pulpit both morning and evening. In the evening he took his text from Acts 1: 18, and delivered an excellent sermon to a large congregation. In the afternoon Rev. H. J. Starks, pastor of A. M. E. church, preached a grand sermon on "Love." This being rally day the neat sum of $212.73 was realized. Rev. P. H. Thompson, pastor, is suffering with neuralgia and was in a few minutes after one clock, a Nann White, aged 45 years, departed this life after an illness of three days of pneumonia. Her many friends were shocked to learn of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss a dear husband, sister and many friends. John Smith and Isaac Thomas were calling on friends in Brownfield on Sunday last. The Flint Mannings left last Monday, November 20, for San Diego, Cal. to spend the winter with her aunt. Misses Georgiana StubbleBold and Carrie E. Horsley were delightfully entertained at supper last Sunday evening by Miss Elizabeth Harris. Misses Elizabeth and Annabelle Thomas were the guets of Miss Nellie Brown of Fairchance, on Sunday. The Young Peoples' Union was well attended on last Sunday evening and a very interesting program was rendered by Ms. Hickenbotham. The Sunday school of Mt. Olivet is progressing nicely with Mrs. James Terry as superintendent. They are reheasing for Christmas a cantata entitled "Why Santa is Happy," which promises to be a success. Sheridan Poole, Mrs. Mary B. Settle and Mrs. Ellen Scott are on the stick and do not seem to be improving much. Thornton Stewart and James Bar- nette of Rice's Landing were callers of the Misses Moorman's and Erskine Williams over Sunday. Miss Hallel Hunter was a caller here on Tuesday. Mt. Rose Baptist Church. The services were held last week. Rev. Thomas Ford, D. D., the pastor, preached interestingly at each service. The Sunday school is rehearsing a cantata entitled "Santa Mixup," for Christmas. The Adult Bible class is meeting with great success. John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. Mrs. Fannie Black Dead. We are pleased to inform the many readers of the newsy paper that the grand old historic church of ours is still on the moving line. Mrs. Fannie Black H. J. Starka. D. D., is the right man for this place bringing about a great resurrection of a new life. After a long sulky spell there has been a great awakening of a new life in things for the past two months in our midst, which bids fair to be a gorious future for our Zion Union in Untoontown. We are proud to bring his charge up equal to the best along every line. A beautiful life came to a close last Monday night, November 20, when Mrs. Fannie Black passed away at her home, 15 Baker Avenue, after a long illness. She was very patient through her suffering and trusted the dear friend, her dear teacher, all her loved voice is stilled on earth forever she will linger in our memory and her earnest life and Christian death was an example for us all to follow. Thus we sit today in the shadow of great sorrow and tears are on our cheeks and the mourners go about the streets for one whom we love. We are a great street personality and life of service to her church. In the death of our sister we all realize we have sustained a great loss and that one has been taken from us whose place it will be very hard to fill. She always felt that life was real and earnest and that we can do what good she could in her day and generation. She was a woman of great activities and conscientious in the performance of her duties. She did not live for herself but for others and labor for the glory of God. She understood thoroughly her relation to the world and that she lived in the world. She proved a good steward of the Lord. Our loss is heaven's gain. Peace to her ashes. Ellis Robinson, one of unfortunates most respected citizens and a faithful member of St. Paul A. M. E. church, being a class leader of long standing, will celebrate his birthday on Thursday, December 3, 1911. We extend many congratulations to Mr. Robinson. The stork has been very busy in our midst lately and his stock in trade seems to be of the gentler nature than those at the home & Mr. and Mrs DeWitt Rose, on North Gallatin avenue; a girl at Prof. W. Darnes and wife, 10. East Berkley street, November 15, and a girl at C. A Jeakins, Jr., and wife on McComic SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1911. 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Mr. John Peterson, 1613 Franklin st. N. S. Miss Blanche Mayhew, 1123 Charlotters ave. N. S. City. Clay & Wilson. 10 East Park Way, North Side, City. Miss Gertrude Belt, 563 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. Mr. John Woods, 319 Jackson st., N. S. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st., City. Pazzier & Brown, Frankstown ave. near Penn. Miss Minnie Harris, 6106 Kirkwood st., city. Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, 7657 Mulkord st., city. J. W. Dooley, 20th st., Homestead, Pa. Mr. William Ormes, 230 Market st., East Liverpool, O. Mrs. E. H. Brooks, 226 Burton ave., Washington, Pa. Stewart F. Cook, 201 North Seventh street, Steubenville, O. Mrs. Eva Holmes, 709 6th ave. Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss Marie Thornell, 222 Walnut st., Bellevue, Pa. Miss Ella Kennedy, 1033 Chapline st. Wheeling, W. Va Clarence Johns, 187 Morgantown st. Uniattown, Pa. Miss Ruth Alston, 16 Pulaski st., Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Bready, 40, Hulburt st. Akron, O. Miss Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st. Butler, Pa. Mrs. Kreba T. Eligman, 116 Sbenango st., New Castle, Pa. Ethel Rice, 5221 Broad street, East End, City. ATTENTION AGENTS ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lentent with some of our agents they are not settling their accounts' promptly. Hereafter it will be necessary for all agents to settle weekly before we will send any more papers. We regret this action is necessary. By order. PITTSBURG COURIER PUB. CO. Everybody who reads magazines 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. street, November 25. Next. Mrs. M. B. Skinner is visiting her brother in Sisterville, W. Va. Russell Flood is visiting relatives in Coshocton, O. C. H. Plummer went to Washington, D. C. to visit his mother a few days ago. He has returned reporting a pleasant trip. Mrs. Alice Jones is still on the sick list at her home in Morgantown street. Mrs. David BaskerviHe was on the sick list last week at her home on East Berkley street. Master Author Tompkins has had an attack of pneumonia at his home on West Berkley street. He is getting better at this writing. Mrs. Pannie Cunningham is on the sick list. Bell Phone 1094 William H. Miller. KINDLY FAVOR US WITH YOUR NEXT ORDER; REASONABLE PRICES. East End Coal Yard Dealers in ALL GRADES OF COAL. 100 Whiteman Ave., Uniontown, Pa. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1911 BUTLER, PA. (By Grace J. (Gam.) Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, Grover Wynn, Misses Mazie Lowe, Anna Wynn and Mrs. Anna Wynn were among the Butler folks who attended the funeral of Mrs. Armstead at Petersville, Pa., Friday, November 24, 1911. W. M. Hill was a business visitor in Sharon and Youngstown, O., last week. Rev. Carter of the M. Arnal Baptist church, East End, Pittsburgh, conducted services at the Second Baptist church, Fairground avenue; on Sabbath, November 26. The subject of his sermon was "Magnify the Lord." Communion services were held in the evening. Visitors who attended the services were Rev. and Mrs. Graves, Rev. and Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Moore of the Euclid A. M. E. church, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Bailey of Chartiers street, Pittsburgh, is visiting Mrs. Fannie Robinson of Golf street. Rev. Dixon, the local preacher of the A. M. E. church, together with that congregation, attended the evening service at the Second Baptist church on Sunday. Rev. Graves of Pittsburgh, will be ordained on Wednesday, November 29. He will to this charge of the Second church of Butler. Rev. Wilson and Mr. Moore of Pittsburgh, Pa., attended Sabbath school at the A. M. E. church on Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. George Holmes of Columbia way, entertained at dinner on Sunday Rev. Graves of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Sara Lefridt-was a business visitor in Sharon, Pa., on Friday and returned home on Saturday. Mrs. Hattie McIntosh was a guest at the Hotel Lirridge last week. Members of the Skilloh Baptist church have sent out a number of invitations to some of their friends to a dinner to be given at the church on Thursday. November 20. SEWICKLEY SEWICKLEY (BF Teddy.) Friends of Mrs. James Reese will be pleased to know that she is improving and will soon be at home to friends at their home in Ferry street. Dan Cupid* is trying to play more of his pranks here. It is reported that he has been seen spying around the western end of Thorn street, and that he has selected three handsome and popular young ladies as his prey. No it would not be proper to call hames at this time, but later on. There were quite a number of social affairs in Sewickley on Thanksgiving day. The birthday surprise on Albert Wakeup was one of the social events. He was the recipient of many handsome remembrances and an evening of merriment was spent at their newly acquired residence on Bank and Chestnut street. There were Thanksgiving services at all churches and most of them served dinner. As an aunt of the County Fair held at St. Mathews A. M. E. Zion church, I was notified that it was a financial success as well as social. An attentionsight on the drama, "Mrs. Bliss's Musical" discloses the fact that it was very well written and spendfully acted and was thoroughly enjoyed by every one. Miss Mazele Bryan, the authoress, deserves great praise for her efforts. I am told that she has under preparation another one which will be far eclipse the former one. It will be one of the early attractions in the new church. There is on foot a grand concert to be given at the St. John's A. M. E. on the 11th of December by Wilson's former band assisted by the best local talent procurable. Mrs. Ida is the manager and says it must be up-to-date. Quite a few Seyleklevans, attended the dance at Continental hall given by the Knights of Pythias on Thursday evening: They report having a good time. (By Ethelba Norris Reed.) The personal workers are holding a series of meetings in the A. M. E. Z. church. The meetings are grand and four have already come forward. Sunday night was Woman's night. An excellent program was rendered and all of the participants did nobly. The work of the new parsonage is progressing nicely. Rev. Cummish is located in the basement of the church until the parsonage is completed. He is requested to note that Mrs. Smith, Raney and Miss. Charlotte Brown are able to be out. Mrs. Rathis Difranco of New Castle and her son, Colando Fitzee, were in town attending for modern improvements on their property there. It will be commented that Mr. Fitzee in Marseille. Of late years he has resided in New Castle. He still owns a beautiful home here not more than five minutes away from our handsome new Court House. Miss Myles and Mrs. John Reed were on the sick list last week, but are now contagious. Mrs. James Alton is able to be at work again after two weeks illness. Mrs. Richard was called home from a visit to her daughter in Boston be cause of her illness. Her son, Rabbit, also had an operation performed recently. LEETSDALE. PA Mr. and Mrs. Clement Lee are unavailable thankful that they were included in the number of guests that sat at the perfectly appointed Thanksgiving dinner at which Mr. and Mrs. John Pascal were host and hostess, the appointments were beautiful and the menu, from turkey to plum pudding, all could be desired. Ferns and carmations formed the centerpiece, governers were laid for ten. The children of the Sabbath school are preparing a fine program to be rendered at the Xmas treat, the exact date of which will be announced in a later issue. Don't forget the social at Mrs. John Williams on December 8 for the Jan. 1st of the Sabbath school. 1 CHAPTER XIII. Continued. "Where are the women?" asked Annie, trying to keep down the lump that rose chokingly in her throat. "They're in a separate part of the prison," replied the keeper. "Isn't it dreadful?" she murmured. "Not at all," he exclaimed cheerfully. "Those prisoners fare better in prison than they do outside. I wager some of them are sorry to leave." "But it's dreadful to be cooped up in those little cells, isn't it?" she said. "Not so bad as it looks," he laughed. "They are allowed to come out in the corridor to exercise twice a day for an hour and there is a splendid shower bath they can take." "Where is my husband's cell?" she whispered, almost dreading to hear the reply. "There it is," he said, pointing to a door. "No. 456." Walking rapidly ahead of her and stopping at one of the cell doors, he rapped loudly on the iron grating and cried: "Jeffries, here's a lady come to see you. Wake up there!" A white, drawn face approached the grating. Annie sprang forward. "Howard!" she sobbed. "Is it you, Annie?" came a weak voice through the bars. "Can't I go in to him?" she asked pleadingly. The keeper shook his head. "No. m'm, you must talk through the bare, but I won't disturb you." the bars, but I won't disturb you." He walked away and the husband and wife were left facing each other. The tears were streaming down Annie's cheeks. It was dreadful to be standing there so close and yet not able to throw her arms around him. Her heart ached as she saw the distress in his wan, pale face. "Why didn't you come before?" he asked. "I could not. They wouldn't let me. Oh. Howard." she gasped. "What a dreadful thing this is! Tell me how you got into such a scrape!" He put his hand to his head as if it hurt him, and she noticed that his eyes looked queer. For a moment the agony of a terrible suspicion crossed her mind. Was it possible that in a moment of drunken recklessness he had shot Underwood? Quickly, almost breathlessly, she whispered to him: "Tell me quickly, 'it not true, is it? You did not kill Robert Underwood." He shook his head. "No, he said." "Thank God for that!" she exclaimed. "But your confession—what does that mean?" "I do not know. They told me I did it. They lashed I did it. He was sure I did it. He told me he knew I did it. He showed me the pistol. He was so insistent that I thought he was right—that I had done it." In a deep whisper he added earnestly: "But you know I didn't, don't you?" "Who is he?" demanded Annie. "The police captain." "Oh. Capt. Clinton, told you you did it." Howard nodded. "Yes, he told me he knew I did it. He kept me standing there six hours, questioning and questioning until I was ready to drop. I tried to sit down; he made me stand up. I did not know what I was saying or doing. He told me I killed Robert Under- wood. He showed me the pistol under the strong light. The reflection from the polished nickel flashed into my eyes, everything suddenly became a blank. A few moments later the cor- ner came in and Capt. Clinton told him I confessed. But it isn't true. Annie. You know I am as innocent of that murder as you are." "Thank God, thank God!" explained Annie. "I see it all now." Her tears were dried. Her brain was beginning to work rapidly. She al- ready saw a possible link of defense. I don't know how it all happened. want on Howard. "I don't know any more about it than you do. I left you go to Underwood's apartment. On the way I coolly took a drink. When I got there I took more whisky. Before I knew it I was drunk. While sitting I fell asleep. Suddenly I heard A NARRATIVE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE THE THIRD DEGREE BY CHARLES KLEIN AND ARTHUR HORNBLOW ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAY WALTERS COPYRIGHT, 1909, BY ALEX BELL LINGTON, CORPORATE He Felt In Singularly Good Spirits. "Ah!" interrupted Annie. "You, too, heard a woman's voice. Capt. Clinton said there was a woman in it." Thoughtfully, as if to herself, she added: "We must find that woman." "When I woke up," continued Howard, "it was dark. Groping around for the electric light, I stumbled over something." It was Underwood's dead body. How he came by his death I have not the slightest idea. I at once realized the dangerous position I was in and I tried to leave the apartment unobserved. Just as I was going, Underwood's man servant arrived and he handed me over to the police. That's the whole story. I've been here since yesterday and I'll be devilish glad to get out." "You will get out," she cried. "I'm doing everything possible to get you free. I've been trying to get the best lawyer in the country—Richard Brawster." "Richard Brewster!" exclaimed Howard. "He's my father's lawyer." "I saw your father yesterday after noon," he said quietly. "You did!" he exclaimed, surprised. "Was he willing to receive you?" "Was he willing to receive your "He had to," she replied. "I gave him a piece of my mind." Howard looked at her in mingled amazement and admiration. That she should have dared to confront a man as proud and obstinate as his father astounded him. "What did he say?" he asked eagerly. "I asked him to come publicly to your support and to give you legal assistance. He refused, saying he could not be placed in a position of condoning such a crime and that your behavior and your marriage had made him wash his hands of you forever." Tears filled Howard's eyes and his mouth quivered. "Then my father believes me guilty of this horrible crime?" he exclaimed. "He insisted that you must be guilty, as you had confessed. He offered, though, to give you legal assistance, but only on one condition." "What was that condition?" he demanded. "That I consent to a divorce," replied Annie quietly. "What did you say?" "I said I consent to anything if it would help you, but when he told me that even he would not come personally to your support I told him we would worry, along without his assistance. On that I left him." "You're a brave little woman!" cried Howard. Noticing her pale, anxious face, he said: "You too, must have suffered." "Oh, never mind me," she rejoined quickly. "What we must do now is to get you out of this horrid place and clear your name before the world. We must show that your alleged confession is untrue; that it was dragged from you involuntarily. We must find that mysterious, woman who came to Underwood's rooms while you lay on the couch asleep. Do you know what my theory is, Howard?" "What?" demanded her husband. "I believe you were hypnotized into making that confession. I've read of such things before. You know the boys in college often hypnotized you. You told me they made you do all kinds of things against your will. That big brute, Capt. Clinton, simply forced his will on yours." "By Jove—I never thought of that!" he exclaimed. "I know my head ached terribly after he got through all that questioning. When he made me look at that platel I couldn't resist any more. But how are we going to break through the net which the police have thrown around me?" "By getting the best lawyer we can procure. I shall insist on Judge Brewster taking the case. He declines, but I shall go to his office again this afternoon. He must—" Howard shook his head. "You'll not be able to get Brewster. He would never offend my father "What did you say?" Howard shook his head. THE COURIER NARRATIVE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE DEGREE LIN ONBLOW Y WALTER$ by taking up my case without his poy mission. He won't even see you." "We'll see," she said quietly. "He'll see me if I have to sit in his office all day for weeks. I have decided to have Judge Brewster defend you because I believe it would mean acquittal. He will build up a defense that will defeat all the lies that the police have concocted. The police have a strong case because of your alleged confession. It will take a strong lawyer to fight them." Earnestly she added: "Howard, if your life is to be saved we must get Judge Brewster." "All right, dear," he replied. "I can only leave it in your hands. I know that whatever you do will be for the best. I'll try to be as patient as I can. My only comfort is thinking of you, dear." A heavy step rescounded in the corridor. The keeper came up. "Time's up, m'm," he said civilly. Annie thrust her hand through the bars; Howard carried it reverently to his litre. "Good-by, dear," she said. "Keep up your courage. You'll know that I am working for your release every moment. I won't leave a stone unturned." "Good-by, darling," he murmured. He looked at her longingly and there were tears in her eyes as she turned away. "I'll be back very soon," she said. A few minutes later they were in the elevator and she passed through the big steel gate once more into the sunlight street. CHAPTER XIV. Outwardly, at least, Judge Brewster's offices at 83 Broadway in no way differed from the offices of ten thousand other lawyers who strive to eke out a difficult living in the most overcrowded of all the professions. They consisted of a modest suite of rooms on the sixth floor. There was a small outer office with a raled-off inclusion behind which sat a half dozen stenographers busy copying legal documents; as many men clerks were writing at desks, and the walls were fitted with shelves filled with ponderous law books. In one corner was a room with glass door marked "Mr. Brewster, Private." Assuredly no casual visitor could guess from the appearance of the place that this was the headquarters Strange Frea ```markdown ``` Strange Freaks of Nature Well-Authenticated Cases of Dumbness Which Scientists Are Unable to Explain. The London Lancet recently dig up from its old files the following story: A farmer of Somersetshire made a vow in the presence of his wife never to speak to her again if she bore him another daughter. He already had three. A son was born, but strange to say, when the child became old enough to talk and did talk to his mothers and sisters, the father could never get a "word out of him," and what was more the boy could not talk to any man. This was assumed in the neighborhood to be a punishment of the man for his rash vow. The republication of this curious case led to the appearance of another similar tale of intermittent aphonia, vouchered for by a clergyman of Bath. In this instance a young man of 25 years had never spoken to his father nor to anyone in the neighborhood but his mother and sisters. And he could not talk with them in the presence of his father. But when he visited the clergyman in a neighboring town he failed P of one of the most brilliant legal minds in the country, yet in this very office had been prepared some of the most sensational victories ever recorded in the law courts. Visitors to Judge Brewster's office were not many. A man of such renown was naturally expensive. Few could afford to retain his services, and in fact he was seldom called upon except to act in the interest of wealthy corporations. In these cases, of course, his fees were enormous. He had very few private clients; in fact, he declined much private practice that was offered to him. He had been the legal adviser of Howard Jeffries, Sr., for many years. The two men had known each other in their younger days and practically had won success together—the one in the banking business, the other in the service of the law. An important trust company, of which Mr. Jeffries was president, was constantly involved in all kinds of litigation of which Judge Brewster had exclusive charge. As the lawyer found this highly remunerative, it was only natural that he had no desire to lose Mr. Jeffries as a client. Secluded in his private office, the judge was busy at his desk, finishing a letter. He folded it up, addressed an envelope, then lit a cigar and looked at the time. It was three o'clock. The days work was about over and he smiled with satisfaction as he thought of the automobile ride in the park he would enjoy before dressing and going to his club for dinner. He felt in singularly good spirits that afternoon. He had just won in the court a very complicated case which meant not only a handsome addition to his bank account, but a signal triumph over his legal opponents. Certainly, fortune smiled on him. He had no other immediate cases on hand to worry about. He could look forward to a few weeks of absolute rest. He struck a bell on his desk and a clerk entered. Handing him the note he had just written, he said: "Have this sent at once by messenger." "Very well, judge," answered the clerk. "By the by," frowned the lawyer, "has that woman been in to-day?" "Yes—she sat in the outer office all morning, trying to see you. We said you were out of town, but she did not believe it. She sat there till she got tired. She had no idea that you went out by another stairway." "Humph," growled the lawyer; "a nice thing to be besieged in this ma- ner. If she annoys me much longer, I shall send for the police." At that moment another clerk entered the room. "What is it, Mr. Jones?" demanded the lawyer. "A lady to see you, judge," said the clerk handing him a card. The lawyer glanced at the bit of pasteboard, and said immediately: "Oh, yes, show her in." The two clerks left the room and Judge Brewster, after a glance in the mirror to re-adjust his cavat, turned to greet his visitor. The door opened and Alicia entered. She was faultlessly gowned, as usual, but her manner was furried and agitated. Evidently something had happened to upset her, and she had come to make her husband's lawyer the confidant of her troubles. The judge advanced gallantly and pointed to a chair. "Good morning, my dear Mrs. Jes "Good morning, my dear Mrs. Jeffries; how do you do?" "Is Mr. Jeffries here?" asked Alice, hurriedly. "Not yet," he replied, smiling. "This is an unexpected pleasure. I think it is the first time you have graced my office with your presence." "How quiet it is here!" she exclaimed, looking around nervously. "It is hard to believe this is the very center of the city." Taking the seat offered to her, she went on: "Oh, judge, we are dreadfully worried." (TO BE CONTINUED.) as well as anyone. 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Miss Virginia Douglass has accepted the agency of the Counter. Person wishing a paper may purchase it from her. This Bethel Sunday school gave a 4 Years ago my Hair just covered my shoulders. and the fact that so many people of think it worth to imitate proof of the merits of "Poro." We less of growing the hair regardless of the scalp, and in our work have used Poro." This is made and sold exclu- sive right to that name; and I, alone, at bears that naife. From its use used direct benefit. Our claim has is to grow as the result of the use of this the hair and scalp is kept clean. that is true. You cannot afford, by halting the result you desire. on every box; not genuine without it. and falling out—use "Poro." the hair to growing at once. OPE-TURNBO Pittsburg Office 289 Frankstown Ave. Mrs. W. A. Clay social on Thursday evening November 21, which proved quite a success. for 24 which proved quite a success. A large crowd attended the service on Sunday evening. Among them were a large number out of town. The outlook for this year seems to be a bright one, and the people seem to very much pleased with the new pastor, Rev. P. E. Paul. Herbert R. Douglass and Miss Margaret Kendric of Youngstown, were visiting at the home of J. W. Douglass and family over Sunday. Ins and Outs Never be in your place of business when a person wants to borrow money of you, because if you are in you will be out, but if you are out you will be in Shun Personalities Keep clear of personalities in general conversation. Talk of things, objects, thoughts. The smallest minds occupy themselves with personalities. FOUR MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. Telephones: 2149 Grant and Hill 699 W. Published Every Saturday. 1209 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh. Subscription in advance, yearly,E$1.50 Six months .1.00 Three months .50 Single copy .05 All communications must be addressed to the Pittsburgh Courier, signed by the author, not later than Thursday of each week. 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Any agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or dis courteous to our subscribers or advertisers will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. AGED MINISTER'S HOME. Of the many charitable Institutions of which the Negroes of Pittsburgh proudly boast, perhaps there is none more deserving of genuine support than the Aged Minister's Home, located in Bellevue. The home, as its name indicates, is provided for the ministers who spend the best days of their lives in the cause of Christian uplift with no other financial support than the charity of the public. Under the present system of church work, it is almost impossible for a minister to accumulate anything in the way of saving for the future day, when his physical strength begins to give way to the over-taxation imposed during his early career. These men should have some place set aside as a resort of rest and ease; and it is but fitting and right that the people for whom he has expended his days of usefulness should provide that resort. The brethren are to be congratulated upon the accomplishments to date, and hand of help should be extended by all who appreciate service given in return for so small a pittance as the minister of today receives. THANKSGIVING OBSERVED. No better evidence of Race progress could be demanded than that shown by the Negroes of Pittsburgh of Thanksgiving day. The spirit of gratitude was in the very air of the community, and the people en masse took advantage of the day of Thanksgiving and worship. At the churches, regardless of creeds, were gathered the people upon whose shoulders rests the responsibility of the Race, and in a manner most behitting, expressed a heartfelt gratitude and thanks becoming any Race. This practice which is becoming more and more a fixture with our people can but prove us, beyond dispute, capable of the highest development both in a moral and religious sense. The blessings of the year just closed have been numerous, and while we may have felt at times that our portion was being greatly reduced, yet we have been able to discover improvement and a general advancement among us, sufficient to warrant our expression of gratitude and encourage us in our efforts to rise higher and higher, ever mindful of the Hand that leads all peoples, regardless of race. A COLORED TEACHER WANTED. The election of W. H. Thompson as a school visitor for a term of four years has proven an entering wedge for the colored voters of the Fifth ward, at least. He his pledged himself to his constituency and their interests, declaring himself ready to fight for a reasonable share of the political recognition to be given out by those in authority. His first effort will be to inaugurate a campaign in the interest of a colored school teacher in his ward, which is thickly populated with his own people. It can not be disputed that the number of Negro students in attendance upon the school in his ward is sufficient to warrant a strentuous effort on the part of the Negroes of that ward to secure a colored teacher. And why should this not be granted? The majority of the students in many of the grades in that district are Negroes. Does any one deny them the right to have one of their own Race teach them in the fundamental of life? That we have them fully qualified to teach these children cannot be questioned. The only prevention seems to be the lack of contention on our part for a Negro teacher. Now that Mr. Thompson has at least opened the door, let the entire ward support him in his effort to secure our rightful share of recognition. Wanted—A final disposition of all the cases growing out of the burning of a certain Negro at Contsville, Pa. Business seems to be lagging in the District Attorney's office. A Negress died in the City of Brooklyn, N. Y., leaving in estate valued at about eight thousand dollars. She provided in her will for the distribution of about $70,000 to various schools. The attorney who is executor is the residuary negatee. He drew the will, of course. In the State of Georgia the Negro children outnumber the whites by a wide margin. The appropriation made by the States gives the whites over a million, while the Negro children get $368,902. Another white policeman gets time in the county jail for attacking a colored lady. We are waiting to see him pardoned in a few days. LOCAL NEWS Excelsior, signifying the desire to surpass, is the well chosen name of a local mandolin orchestra of seven pieces. John W. Harris, director; J. C. Wedgegoon, Geo. C Cochran, Frederick Smith, Everett Harris, G. Washington and George Bowles are the members. Mrs. J; H. Harris, a soloist of merit, is a valuable asset to the organization. These musicians gave pleasure to all who heard them on different occasions recently when they appeared in church concerts and elsewhere. They are now open for engagements and they may well feel assured of a hearty welcome from the music loving public of Pittsburgh. Mens day services, will be held in Bethel A; M. E. church on the second Sunday in December. An elaborate program will be rendered. We cordially invite the public to come and enjoy their treat and help us make the service a success. Watch for programs later. Miss Zoetta Wilson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Alice Washington of Wandless street, returned away to her home in Philadelphia, Pa. The manager of this paper has just received a check from Joseph Stanton for $10.58, which makes his subscription of $25.00 to the Y. M. C. A. building fund paid in full. While Mr. Stanton is now holding a good position in the government service in Detroit he will never-forget Pittsburgh and he is a young man that can always be counted upon to help any movement that has for its object the uplift of the Race. In connection with these subscriptions, the Central association has advised the Center Avenue Branch that they will have to collect by January 1 about $500 of the building fund money outstanding if they want to be included in the annual campaign for funds for maintenance of the various branches which will occur early in the new year. For the love of Mike and the Race, pay your subscription at once and redeem your pledge and honor. Loendi club gave one of their famous smokers Wednesday evening and the vaudeville program rendered by the Juvenile Vaudeville troupe made quite a hit. Everybody seemed to be happy and good fellowship reigned until the wee hours in the morning before all had departed for home, sweet home. Among the transfers of property the past week wore hote Isham Carter has purchased a $12,000 house in Wylie avenue. Mr. Carter is already the owner of some valuable property on the. Hill and he deserves great credit for his thrift and success. If you want to be somebody buy your home or get hold of an piece of real estate, then you are a full fledged citizen. Mrs. Louise Augusta, new blue of Philadelphia, was very sorry to hear of the death of her sister. Miss Belle Blue. She had been falling in health for some time, but the family were hopeful until the last. The funeral took place on Tuesday in Williamsport, Pa. Miss Blue was clerk for a number of years, for Mr. Frower, the famous caterer of Philadelphia, who died within the past year. The deceased visited Pittsburgh a few years ago and her sweet disposition won her many friends. Ray Wooten is now in the employ of the Vanadium Spring Company, Bridgesville, Pa. and is holding a responsible position. Miss Sidney J. Davis, Missionary of National Baptist Convention, who has been confined indoors for the past two weeks is out and unyield again in her field of labor. She had a large crowd at Clark Memorial church in Homestead on Sunday morning and at Woman's meeting under the auspices of Missionary society at Good Hope Baptist church on Sunday afternoon. Chas. Socks of the firm of Socks Brothers, or Wyle avenue, spent Thanksgiving in Chicago. He was the guest of his brother, Morris Socks and others. There will be a guessing contest and entertainment given at the residence of Mrs. R. E. Payne, 131 Flavel street, East End, Wednesday evening, December 6, 1911, from 8 to 12 p.m. for the benefit of Liberty Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Rev. Dr. W. D. Clinton of Chambersburg, Pa. was in the city last week on business. He was a witness for the Zion church in their suit about the church property. He was looking the picture of health and his friends were glad to see him. This paper has just received $1.50 from the Hon. Judge Marshall Brown for a renewal of his subscript to the Courier. He appreciates the Courter and we appreciate and feel honored to have his name on our subscription list. Long Live Judge Brown, who is beloved by all classes. The Nozro Tuberculosis hospital is making great progress under the management of Mrs. L. Gamble. Great credit is due this able leader and her noble band of workers for the accomplishment of the work, already executed; for as a race, we seem slow to shoulder cur responsibilities in this particular direction. This is an undertaking that should concern every colored person in Western Pennsylvania. Let us wake up and get busy. The Iron City baseball club will hold its second grand ball and reception at Continental hall on Monday. A Dr. Frank F. Bishop Surgeon Dentist GAS ADMINISTERED Porcelain Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office Hours—Daily—9 a. m. to 2 p. m.; 5:30 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. December 4, and the boys are looking forward to a fine time. The Women's Charity club of Beth el A. M. E. church desire through this paper to thank all those who in any way assisted them in raising funds for the benefit of the church. They desire especially to thank all those who so kindly assisted them in their sacred concert on Sunday, November 26. The whist contest which was given at the residence of Mrs. L. Gamble under the auspices of the Ladies of Interest was a grand success. The ladies wish to thank their many friends for their patronage. Wilberforce University football team arrived in town at 6:45 on Wednesday evening and took a bus to the Loendi club where supper was served. Following supper an entertainment was furnished by the Long Star quattet, being able assisted by four of the cleverest youthful entertainers seen off the vaudeville stage. They adjourned to the Y. M. C. A. where sleeping accommodations had been arranged. After breakfast at 10, at the Loendi they indulged in signal practice at Washington park. The past masters and wardens of Oriental lodge P. & A. M. No. C. will hold a reception in the Ogden auditorium, Everette street, East End on Thursday, December 6. Good music. Donald C. Leland of Franklin, was a Pittsburgh visitor over Sunday, the guest of W. Rolla Wilson. If you want to rent a house, buy a home, see Frazier and Brown Real Estate Company, 6231 Penn avenue. Don't forget they collect rentes, place fire insurance and mortgages, and they are reliable. The play that was produced by the Tuesday Evening Study club which was to have been repeated by the Bethel Bible class on November 28, was postponed until a date to be announced later. Auxiliary No. 28, Sons of Veterans, met on Thursday night, the 28th, and the inspection was held by the Past State Inspector Mrs. Elizabeth McKelvey. She finds the auxiliary in a flourishing condition. She created valuable interest in the order and generated the nomination of the officers: Mrs. Tria Grayson is president; Mrs. Alice Washington, vice president. All others officers are new with one exception. The new members, Mrs. Geo B. Knox and Mrs. Booze. The encouraging remarks given by the inspector will be a lasting remembrance to the order. An important meeting of the Philomathians will be held at the residence of Dr. Booze on Sunday afternoon, December 3. Philos be present. Prof. Terry, one of the most noted and delightful moving picture manipulators in America, will give a grand entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. church next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. H. Butler of Washington, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Scott on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. Marlon Dorsey, wife of Grant T. Dorsey, proprietor of the Palace barber shop, has entered the conservatory of music at Knox college of Galesburg, Ill. Mrs. Dorsey is the only colored student in the college. The stork visited the home of one of the Ducks, Mrs. Gerald Reed, and left a Duckling this week. Geo. Cole left on Tuesday for Washington to take in the Howard-Lincoln game. He will be gone two weeks Ed will be the guest of Ed. Rattley, Jr. Miss M. Golden Young of McKeesport, was visiting friends in the city this week. Sunday, December 8, at 4 o'clock, at the Y. M. C. A., 147 Center avenue, the men's meeting will be held. The three speakers for the meeting are James Reid, Wormley Hoee and Herman Socks. The Emma J. Moore L. & A. circle of East End, will hold a business meeting at the residence of Mrs. L. M. Shorter, 291 Second street, Rankin, on Wednesday, December 6, 1911, from 2 to 5 p.m. All members are requested to be present. Take Swissvale care for Forbes street to Forge street. Mrs. Georgia Rails, president of the Emma J. Moore circle is very sick at her home in Wicow street, East End. Her daughter, Mrs. Hubert Dauridge of Chicago, Ill., was called home suddenly. Her many friends are anxious for a speedy recovery. Louis Franklin, of Harrisonburg, Va., is visiting his son and daughter of Gibsonia, Pa. He expects to remain for the winter. D. R. Lewis, our popular real estate and insurance agent at 1317 Wylie avenue is certainly making good and the way he conducts his large growing business redounds to his credit and he is a type of a business man who is a credit to Pittsburgh. Mr. Lewis placed the insurance on the Metropolitan Baptist church property on the North Shore, which recently had a firing. The chim for damages has already been adjusted by Mr. Lewis and the church has received its check which adjustment is entirely satisfactory to church. On November 1 the Frances E. Harper league met at the residence of Mrs. Mattie E. Sutons in Syriaca avenue. After the regular routine of business the following visitors were introduced: Miss Sadney Davis of Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Amelia Faithful of Zinogawa, O. O.; Mrs. Nellie Duffin of Chambersburg, Pa. All addressed the jubilee very acceptably. A dainty luncheon was served by our hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lance Lewis, 401 Broad street, on Wednesday, December 6, 1911. The Rt. Rei. Cordtian: Whitehead, S. T. D. Bishop of Pittsburgh, will visit St. Augustine Episcopal Mission on Sunday afternoon, December 3, at 4 p.m. for the purpose of confirming a large and interesting class prepared by the Rev. Scott Wood. The mortgage will be burned and the bishop will preach. A special anniversary offering will be made for the building fund in special envelopes. At S p. Christmas made doubly merry by giving presents worth while. Our easy payment plan makes buying one great pleasure. Our prices are considerably less than those you pay in the high rent, ground floor cash jewelry stores. Dr. Modeste Abda'llah Gulllaume 6 THE COOKIE. Your Credit Buys Better Things Here at Less Price Than Your Cash Buys Elsewhere. Tomc Magnific rings, stud screws, etc. Ladies' solid gold cases.... Gold fil taste from Our sto astonis eral Dr. Modeste Abo One of the most notable musical events of the winter concert season will take place at Warren M. E. church, Center avenue and Watt street, the Pittsburgh center for classic church entertainments, on Monday evening, December 11, when Dr. Modeste Abba'allah Guillaume, the m. a choral jubilee service will be held at which time some of the leading laying. The vestibule choir will rudern men of the city will address the meete music and special offertories will be sung. Tuesday December 5, from 1 p.m to 10 p.m. the congregation of St. Augustine's Mission will serve a first-class anniversary dinner table de hote. The mission will be beautifully decorated. The color scheme will be Old Virginia Red Oak leaves. One of Pittsburgh's host chefs will prepare the dinner. Pittsburgh's generous public invited. Information is desired concerning relatives of Miss Lillian Bell or Belie, formerly of this city. She died recently at Phoebus, Va. possessed of valuable property. It is known she at one time had a brother by name of Henry Bell and two sisters living in this city. Any person having knowledge of those heirs will receive fair compensation by notifying this office. A sacred concert will be given on December 3 at Avery Mission church, at 5 p.m. by the Avery Chapel Literary society. The several literary society of Greater Pittsburgh, are preparing their best talent for the occasion. Come early in order to secure a good seat. The following are the literary officers of the Literary society: Sebastian H. Kelly, president; Miss Beatrice Scrogs, vice president; Madalyn Williams, treasurer; Marie Taylor, secretary; Mrs. Lipery and Pulpristchrist, musical directress; eminent baritone, will appear in repertoire selected from grand operas. Testimonials bearing evidence too strong to leave any doubt of this artist's genius and ability to give pleasure to the most exacting audience have preceded him, and a brilliant affair is confidently expected. Boy A. Wakefield, pastor. For Rent—New four-room flat; modern improvements; private entrance, 2022 Webster Avenue; $20. D. Robert Lewis, 1317 Wylie avenue. A grand concert for the benefit of the Homewood branch of the United Boys Brisade of which J. S. Carpenter is captain, will be held in Homewood A. M. E. Zion church on December 14, to which all are cordially invited. We want to compliment Archeal & Thompson, who conduct the finest earlier shop, billiard and pool room on the Hill at 1319-21 Wylie avenue, for giving the Race a place that we need not be ashamed to visit and you should appreciate their efforts by patronizing them. Everybody on the Hill knows Bennie Neiman, who has run the big department store for many years at 1411 to 1417 Fifth avenue, and we want to call our readers particular attention to his ad on this page, if you are looking for real bargains. If you don't believe it give him a call and be convinced. Don't forget to take advantage of special rate for yearly new subscribers of One Dollar, good until December 15. It will be your only chance. New subscribers can have this paper mailed to them for One Dollar if we receive subscription on or before December 15. Send it to your friends. The Inviable Mandolin and Guitar club will begin its second term of instruction on November 28, on the fok anything Sold on a buy Back Guarantee— Private Salesrooms are You Against Pub- city and Other An- noyances Met With in Ground Floor Stores. ing nt plan prices are high rent, active prices wings, extra heavy wing, $2 to $20.00 Silver mesh bags, ... $2.00 to $20.00 and gold filled, pearls, diamonds stones from..... $3.50 to $200.00 te prices will remely lib- Why not Everything Sold on a Money Back Guarantee Our Private Salesrooms Insure You Against Publicity and Other Annoyances Met With in Ground --- lowing instruments: Mandolin, guitar, violin and banjo. Tuition half of the previous term. Our system of teaching will be the New England conservatory style. For information call or write Robt' L. J. Johnson, 2338 Webster avenue. The annual charity fair, for the benefit of the Davis Temporary Home and Day Nursery for Children, will be given this year at Old Calvary church, corner Penn avenue and Station street, at the same place at which it was held last year. The bazaar will continue three nights from December 5 to 7, inclusive. Mrs. Gae. Cole is chairman, Mrs. E. W. Johnson, secretary and Mrs. W. H. Stanton, treasurer. Meetings will be held every Wednesday night, to perfect arrangements for this affair, at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Stanton, 5512 Claybourne street, at 8 p.m., and all workers are urged to attend these meetings. Soliciting books, season and single tickets are now in the hands of the committee. This home is located at 6716 Simonton street. It is doing a grand work and deserves the hearty co-operation of the generous public. From the success of last year, the management were able to purchase their present home and make a good payment upon it, and they hope to realize a good sum this year for the same purpose. Specifically, a special effort is being made to raise six hundred dollars to pay off the mortgage. Mrs. Cora Lee gave a house party on Thanksgiving in a suite of rooms at the famous Brighton cafe for Mrs. Murray, Bart Gauger of Steubenville, Mr. Poctor of Ravenna, E. Gray and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vaughn of East Liverpool, O. They took in the Delaney Rifles-Wilberforce football game and the Hesperia dance at Labor Temple in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Page celebrated their usual Thanksgiving dinner with all the Pages around the table, which included Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Page and daughter Mabel. Mrs. W. H. Jones of Philadelphia was also included in the family dinner. A fire of some consequence broke out in the tailor shop of the Del Tailor Company at 1218 Wyile avenue. T. G. McMahon, proprietor, at 3 a.m. Wednesday morning. The loss has not yet been ascertained. We want to call our readers attention to Wilkens & Co. and the Household Furniture store ads and we want our readers to patronize them, and tell them you saw ad in our paper. We are making an effort to carry only such ads of stores we can recommend, and if they don't treat you right as to prices and goods please let us know. If you want, in Pittsburgh, the best cologed paper published in this country, help us by patronizing our friends who advertise in our paper. No small factor in the victory of Delaney Rifles over Wilberforce was the inspiring work of the local rooters, led by Harry Washington, king of the "Millionaires." Captain Frank R. Stewart is just one broad smile. Welcome back Wilberforce men. You are good fighters and good losers. Misses Hattie Gardner and Robble Richardson spent Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh attending the Delaney Rifles-Wilberforce football game and the Hesperia ball. WILKINSBURG NOTES. At the People's Mission on last Sabbath, the Sunday school and regular services were conducted with the SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1911. same interest. The children in their lesson showed much improvement. The Mission on Montéir street of which Rev. A. D. Lyth is pastor, held interesting services morning and evening on last Sabbath. The Rev. J. W. Curry of Arkansas, preached two excellent sermons. John A. Vaughn & Co., are conducting an up-to-date grocery and provision store at 1022 Penn avenue. They are polite and accommodating. Please remember this man's progress. Wm. Allen, Jr., is still in the hospital, but improving rapidly. Wm. Booker has returned from his home in Lynchburg, Va., where he was called on the death of his mother. Mrs. P. N. Hairson entertained at luncheon on Monday afternoon, Miss C. A. Lytch, Rev. J. W. Curry of Arkansas, Miss Alberta Leak of East End and Rev. A. D. Lytch. Wanted—A Wilkinsburg agent for this paper at once. Apply at 1209 Wylie avenue, Manager. OBITUARY Wilbur Dorsey of Mignonette street, on Wednesday, November 29. Funeral from his late residence on Thursday afternoon. He is survived by a wife and two children. Hance Thomas Jones, ased 69 years, at his late residence, 2025 Wylie avenue, on Tuesday. Mr. Jones was well known and owned considerable real estate and lived for many years in Bellevue, Pa., where he was engaged in the sand business. He was buried Friday at his late home. Undertaker Robert Jackson had chargee of the funeral. He leaves one daughter, Catherine and one son, Kinley Jones, and a host of friends to mourn his Joas. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK GEORGE S. MURRAY, B. M. Organist and Plantist. Studio permanently located at 711 James street. North Side, Pittsburgh. Piano lessons given privately or in classes at reasonable rates. Voice taught in classes or private, also choirs taught. Studied pipe organ under Wolstenholme of London, England. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1911. Dr. C. V. Butler DENTIST IS NOW LOCATED AT 6258 FRANKSTOWN AVE., E. E. Near Broad Street Bell Phone 1937-R, Righland. Both Phones. 25 years at this Corner. L. E. Hewitt Prescription Druggist PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. Wylie Avenue and Fulton Street. PITTSBURGH, PA. Bell Phone, Court 4602. Union Printing Company J. T. CORT, PROPRIETOR, 428 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. Office Hours Daily—9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday by appointment only. DR. LOUIS McDOWELL, D. M. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Treatment of Chronic and Nervous Diseases. Bell Phone 2779-J. Grant. 510 Sixth Ave., Corner Webster Ave. PITTSBURGH, PA. Amnience The Board of Directors of the Jenkins Industrial Home announce their removal on or about November 14 to better and larger quarters at 2013 FIFTH AVENUE Near Senaca Street A New Department in Music Has Been Opened Bell Phone 1287-L Schenley. MOTORS REPAIRED. R. L. DAUGHERTY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR. Light and Bell Wiring. Repair Work Promptly Attended to. CENTER AVE. AND NEVILLE ST. PITTSBURGH, PA. John B.Davis FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2154 Wylie Avenue. OUR SPECIAL CONTRACT. We give a $125 funeral for 100 dollars, consisting of grave, casket, embracing, shroud, crapes and gloves, with four carriages and hearse. First-class services guaranteed. STOP AND LOOK HERE Easy Going and Easy Coming With a Pair of LEVISON'S SHOES Cheapest Place on the Hill Sole Agents For Stetson's Hats, Gents Furnishings. Latest Styles. Their 4 Stores Spell Success. J. G. Levison 1408 Wylie Avenue 3 Doors Above Thun's. Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER If a married man comes home a little late in the day he finds his supper cold; if he comes home a little late at night he finds his wife cold. Judge's Library. Mme. Anita Patti Brown THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S FILM The Philomaeans are soon to make their-debut. Invitations are out for initial reception at Arcade hall, Friday, December 15. The hall will be completely renovated and decorated for the occasion. Invitations must be presented. The following are their patrons and patronesses: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Grey, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. R. Pulpress, Mr. and Mrs. Abram T. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas as Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robert Lewis, Captain and Mrs. Cumberland Posey, Mrs. Laura V. Stidun, Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Honesty, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Asbury, Dr. Isaac Jennings, Dr. and Mrs. Alexander R. Taylor, Dr. and Mrs. James A. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. L. Vann, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Randolph, Mrs. Scott Wood, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cote, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Writt, Sr., Mrs. Israel S. Lee, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Moseby. Recital. The members of Bethel Adult Bible class are looking forward to a rare literary treat for their friends. December 12, at Bethel A. M. E. church, in the form of a recital by Richard B. Harrison. Mr. Harrison is certainly without a plier in the rendering of Dunbars pathetic poems. Braxton-Hardy Braxton Hallway The marriage of Miss Jeannette May Braxton of Jefferson street, North Side to Edward W. Hardy, also of North Side, on Wednesday evening, November 22, was one of the most beautiful home weddings of the season. The bride who was given away by her father, James T. Braxton wore a beautiful hand-embroidered gown over white silk, a long tulle veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley. Her sister Miss Zelda B. Braxton, acted as matron of honor. She wore a white chiffon gown, with a yellow sash, carried a large bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Leonard J. Hardy, a brother of the groom acted as best man. Rev. W. A. Wakefield was the officiating clergyman. Prof. Foster O. White rendered the wedding march. The bridal table was set for twelve with flowers and decorations in yellow and white. Many expensive and useful presents were received. Repertoire from Grand Operas. Dr. Modeste A. Guillaume will appear in repertory selected from the grand operas at Warren M. E. church on December 11. Entertained "The Ducks." Entertained "The Ducks. Wednesday evening the Brighton cafe was the "pond" where the "Ducks." "Frogs" and "Drakes" could be found. They were royally entertained by Brother Drake S. Walter Scott of Meyersdale. The menu included game captured by the host, Brother Drake Scott, in the mountains near Rockwood, Sorzerset county. Pa. The Ducks are: Missess Ella Bailey, Erma Whitler, Mildred Crampton, Lilly Crawford, Sarah Writt, Mary Cole, Marie Fulton, Edwina Hope, Ada Jones, Blanche Spurlock, Mrs. E. B. Roberts, Mrs. L. V. Brown, Mrs. E. T. Reed, Mrs. L. A. Mellix. Five of the "Frogs" assisted the host. They were: Chas. Bailey, H. Rickmond, C. D. Towndes and, Wilbur Douglass. Boone-Coleman. A pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boone on November 28, when their daughter, Miss Romaine, became the wife of Joseph Coleman, according to the ring ceremony of the A. M. E. church. The contracting parties entered the parlor at 9 p.m. and were united in wedlock by Rev. W. N. Young of McKeeesport. The bride was attired in white silk trimmed in pink. The ceremony was witnessed Mme. Anita On Thursday evening, December 7 the people of Pittsburgh will have the privilege of hearing Mine, Anita Patt Brown, one of the most noted singers of the Race, in a grand concert at Bethel A. M. E. church. This Ended the Dry Spell. She had a voice like a siren, and when she sang, "Mid play sure, sand palaces, the heam a rome. Be it averse oh wum bull there, snow play sly comb," and so on to the conclusion, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. by the immediate families of the bride and groom. After the congratulations a dainty repast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman will reside at 625 Duff street. Birthday Party. The Bethel church parsonage was the scene of a most delightful party on Tuesday evening, given by Mrs. Julia Washington and a number of her friends in honor of the forty-fifth birthday of the pastor. Dr. P. A. Scott. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, the prevailing colors being pink and white. Dr. Scott and family were the recipients of many very handsome and useful presents for which they were very thankful. A delightful luncheon was served. The following were the guests: Rev. and Mrs. W. H. H. Butler, Washington, Pa.; Rev. P. N. Thomas, Bellevue; Rev. S. A. Virgin, Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Brown, Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Banks, Mesdames-Julia Washington, Emma Thompson, Laura Black, Jessie Banks, A. E. Earl, S. J. Austin, Maggie Brown, Lizzie Washington, W. M. Belt, Nellie Anderson, Carrie Randolph, Julia Colvin, Alice Hopkins, Ellen Cain, Mariah Russell, Ella Bright, L. Strothers, Annie Carter, Blanche Bundy, Grace P. Offer, Mrs. Webster, Misses Gertrude Vancleaf, Pearl Hicks, Anna B. Glisson, John Melontree, J. P. Fousher, Mr. Jennings, L. D. S. Greg, G. Geogins, Herman Socks. A. Luncheon. Mrs. Mary Gatewood of Vera street, entertained a number of friends at luncheon on Thursday afternoon. Covers were laid for five and the late autumn colors figured largely in the decorations. The guests were: Mrs. P. A. Scott, Mrs. S. A. Corman, Mrs. J. Force, Mrs. J. Baltinnee, Mrs. J. Gibson. Entertained at Dinner. Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Scott and daughter, Miss Maude, were entertained at a delightful dinner on Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 7 o'clock by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Banks of Breck enridge street. Exquisite music rendered by Miss Scott enlivened the very pleasant occasion. Lytch-Curry Nuptials. One of the most beautiful marriages of the season was celebrated at the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church, Braddock, on Thursday, November 25, at s p. m., by Rev. Dr. J. E. Morris. The contracting parties were Miss Cynthia A. Lytch, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Lytch of East street, and Rev. John W. Curry of Monticello, Ark. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white satin and lace and a veil trimmed with lilies of the valley. She carried a beautiful bouquet tied with muslin ribbon. The bridesmaid was Miss Alberta Leach of East End. She wore blue chiffon. Master Thomas Yates was ring bearer and Misses Alein Briggs and Hazel Woodson, flower girls. H. M. Lytch, brother of the bride, was the best man. Mrs. M. V. Swann played the wedding march. Among the many guests were some of the white friends from this borough as follows: Mrs. M. H. Hennings and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Loopehole. A reception was held at the home after the ceremony and about 40 guests were present. Many valuable presents were received. Mrs. Gertrude Sophier was in charge of the reception. The bride and groom will leave some time on Friday for Oklahoma. They are being thronged with congratulations. Mrs. Lytch is the most popular young lady in Wilkinsburg, well educated and a great church worker. She was the favorite of among everybody, especially the younger set. Patti Brown great star has appeared before many of the most cultured audiences of music lovers all over the world and has testimonials that speak volumes as to her excellence. Be sure to hear her. Admission only 25 cents. German Students and Their Dogs German Students and Their Dogs. Dogs are nowhere in such favor as companions for men as among the college students of Germany. Each student is apt to have one or more marked by the college colors and trained to render service by carrying water, baskets, bundles and the like. THE COUNCI IMPRESSIONS and Teacher. One of the greatest problems in the educational world is the relationship between parents and teachers. Too often the parent takes an antagonistic view of the teacher, because of a false idea of superiority, relegated to the teacher. A feeling of fellowship should exist between parents and teacher for the common welfare of the child, if for no other reason. The child belongs to the parent, while the teacher, having him a greater part of the day, has a potent influence in the silent factors as well as the suggested ones, that so help the character building of the child. Again, if the child hears unkind things said of the teacher at home, he is influenced by it; also, if there is strife and disturbances of all kinds at home, he naturally feels when he reaches the school room that it will take a thunder shower of resentment to clear up the atmosphere. Too often the parent condemns the teacher unheard. Too much stress can not be placed upon this mistake. The home training of the child is the foundation for cooperative work with the teacher who on the other hand must meet the parent on a common basis. She must and does feel 'How much of skill we need to train Their influence is best who heed in every child, a special need." The teachers and parents coming together in the same environment in which the teacher and child are daily thrown form the very best grounds on which to build a stronger relationship between the two. I once heard one of the greatest men of our educational world say: "Man is careful or animals, takes the greatest care as to their comfort, for they are valuable to him. Why should he not then put much more thought in his children?" Again children should be made to feel that the parent is giving them careful attention as to their progress in their school work, not leaving it entirely in the hands of the teacher, for by even, gentle pressure you are helping the teacher to untangle the most delicate of mechanism—the mind of a little child. Let them feel that you believe in the teacher and confidence will follow in the child. But before this can be accomplished, before she can influence the child, the parent must first believe in the teacher, for we can only truly influence others so far as we are the thing that we seem to be. The child is the truest reader of human nature, hence he readily separates the real from the false. So the parent must believe in cooperation with the teacher in its truest, highest sense and she will have the best come back to her through her child. For there is no work in all the world so grand, so noble, so self-inspiring, as the training and guilding the life of a little child. Hence the power of example from both teacher and parents, for "So should we live that every hour May die as dies the natural flower. A self-reviving thing of power. That every thought and every deed May find within itself the need Of future good and future seed." The "Follies" here last week? Well, yes! The "Follies of 1911" brought our big hearted, broad-minded Bert Williams to our most once more. He is certainly a good fellow among fellows. Aside from tnls, he is an untiring worker. He must be, else why the recognition of his labor? He did not fall into the line. No, not he. He says, "It takes untiring zeal, will power and determination to reach the toil. The way is open for any ambitious young man in the profession, but he must work. He must not be satisfied with a little praise—a fault of too many of our young men. I think Chicago of all cities in the Union the best place for a young man to rise in any profession, as we are represented in so many wales of life there." "Well, how about New York?" he was asked. This brought a broad smile. "It is just one Paradise, that is to live in." The salary he receives? "Well! Here he is a 'too notcher' correctly." Here he is a "topnotcher" correctly. What is better, he puts it to good use, too, along with being a "good fellow." In New York one may see more than one evidence of his fondness for real estate. He said: "If a person doesn't save while he is postponed, I think him a fit subject for a sandhrium." The inspiration that brought the song, "Harmony," came to Mr. Williams while he was planning for a certain sum to carry over the summer season. "All of my songs come from the same source, more or less," he stated. Seeing Good In Others Blessed is the man who has the gift of making fr ends, for it is one of the best gifts. It involves many things, but above all the power of going out of one's self and seeing and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in others.—Thomas Hughes. WASHINGTON (By E. H. Brooks.) Mrs. T. B. Banks of Coilege street was a business caller in Pittsburg last week. Harry Mull of Houston, Pa., was a Washington caller last Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Tanner and daughter, Mrs. T. J. Askew, and Miss Tanner were business callers in Pittsburg last Monday and were also the luncheon guests of Mrs. James Deems and Mrs. Jessie Gould. Mrs. Boxdale of Uniontown, Pa., was a guest the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown. Ulysses Walters of Pittsburgh, was a Sunday evening visitor to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Walters. Attorney W. N. Butler and son, Wm. F., spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Butler's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Butler of Beaver, Pa. Mrs. Anna Miller and son Norman were Thanksgiving guests of friends in Waynesburg, Pa. Mrs. Anna White and little grandson are visiting at the home of her daughter, Miss Minnie Lotterbury of Burton avenue. Geo. W. Wicks is now the efficient steward in charge of the Country club. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harding and children of Pittsburgh, spent Monday evening and Tuesday with Mr. Harding's sister, Mrs. S. G. Walters of Erie street. Miss Sadie Vactor of Canonsburg, was a week-end visitor of Mrs. I. E. Asbury. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Batch and children of Brown avenue, spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs. Bailey, Pittsburgh. They also attended the theater and the reception given by the Delaney Rifles. Miss Clara Yancy is home from a visit with the Misses Lovett of Carnegie, Pa. Mrs. Sarah Brown who has been visiting at the home of her nephew, Geo. Brown, West Cherry avenue, Lett Monday for her home at Cambridge, O. Mrs. Geo. Brown was a visitor to Monessen the past week. She was accompanied home by Mr. Brown's sister, Mrs. Nannie Johnson, who remained until Monday and returned to Monessen from which place she expects to go to New York to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Comedy were business callers in Pittsburgh the past week. Rev. Carrol of Parkersburg, was a Washington caller last week. Mrs. Rosa Washington, the evangelist, is the guest of Mrs. M. E. Ramsey of Harrison street. William Jackson, a veteran of the Civil War, has been quite ill at his home 109 Gibson avenue. Mrs. J. T. Brandy, one of our efficient school teachers, was on the sick list the past week. Miss Clara B. Herron is able to be out after an indisposition of several days. Miss Mamie McCardy, who has been confined to her home by illness for several weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. Mary Eddy, the oldest colored resident of Washington, died last Sunday at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Margaret Edmonds of Welrich avenue. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. W. H. Butler of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, of which the deceased was a member, and also Rev. H. G. Hooe of the Nazareth Baptist church. The interment was in the Washington cemetery. The death of Miss Rebecca F. Turner, for almost 50 years a teacher in the Washington, Public and High schools, occurred last Saturday at her home on Highland avenue. Miss Turner was the teacher under whom the first colored graduates of Washington came out and to them her death is particularly touching. Of the four Afro-Americans mentioned, Welcome T. Jones, M. D., Mrs. Geo. Jones and Mrs. Selden Griffin, reside at Newport News, Va., and Mrs. S. E. Brooks in Washington. It was through her kind, impartial and thorough training that they, with many others of our race who later entered the list of graduates, today hold positions creditable to any people and by them her memory will be cherished. For her life with us was pleasant And we're loth to give her o'er. So we simply add this token From the class of '34. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH The pastor, Rev. Butler, gave us two inspiring sermons last Sunday. In the morning he discoursed on "The Great Mystery," and the evening thought was "As a Man Thinketh So Is He." Last Sunday a trustees rally day and a nice sum of money was raised. The attendance at Sunday school and Christian Endeavor was large and an increased interest is shown in all departments. Next Sunday is the regular Missionary day, but owing to corner stone laying at the M. E. church the following program is postponed until December 10: Opening address, Superintendent E. H. Jones; speech, Master Chambers Griffin; solo, Miss Isabel Askew; reading, Mrs. Mary Robinson; song, Master William Butler; oration, Clinton Skinner; Duet, Christine Howard and Ceressa Crockett; speech, Bernardo Williams; song, Miss Joiners and Mrs. Anderson's classes; solo, Jame E. Dungee; speech, Alice Charlton; song, Miss Eva Brooks and Mrs. Annie Smith's classes; closing address, Alfred Crocket. President, W. N. Butler; secretary, Mrs. G. F. Anderson. John Wesley M. E. Church. On Sunday evening, November 19, Rev. Geo. E. Curry, district superintendent, preached a very able sermon from Isaiah 52: 1-2. On the following Monday evening an interesting conference was held. On Tuesday evening the Ladies' Aid society met in a business session after which they were addressed by Rev. Curry. A light luncheon was served. Wednesday, evening Rev. Curry preached and Thursday the Ladies' Aid society served a fish supper. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson entertained Rev. Curry, Rev. and Mrs. Jefferson. The Teachers' Training class exercises were postponed on account of the serious illness of Mrs. W. E. Jefferson's father at Washington, D. C. Mrs. Jefferson left for his bedside last Saturday. Miss Etta L. Washington, teacher of the graduating class, is a member of the Union class of Washington, and holds a State and International diploma. The corner stone of the new John Wesley M. 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Thanksgiving and Xm't laundry, magazines, papers of all kinds cards. Eleven years in one block or General Agents For The Subscriptions R Imperial Auto and New 1310 Wyile Avenue Dr. Modeste Abbe The Eminer Late of Paris and present Director of Music, Atlantic City, REPERTOIRE Selected Assisted by Miss Sarah and Miss Heen Warren M. E. Chur UNDER AUSPICES ON MONDAY EVENING, REV. S. A. VIRGIL, Pastor. HATS TRIMMED 50c The Place to Get Good Looking Mrs. Bessie B 2227 Centre Avenue FULL LINE OF LATEST F will find a complete line of important post cards Thanksgiving and Xmas novelties. Reyn lines, papers of all kinds, leading colored chur on years in one block on Wylie avenue, is our General Agents For The Pittsburgh Co Subscriptions Received Here Briial Auto Employer and News Stand Wyile Avenue, Pittsburg Modeste Abda'illah Guide The Eminent Baritone This and present Director of the Bel Canto C Music, Atlantic City, N. J., who will appear TOIRE Selected From GRAND Assisted by Miss Sarah B. Writt, Soprane and Miss He'en Pryor, Reader In M. E. Church, Center A UNDER AUSPICES OF THE BUSY 20 CLUB SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11 VIRGIL, Pastor. ADMISSION ED 50c HATS MA e to Get Good Looking Hats at a Reasona T. Bessie Fill's, Mill Avenue LINE OF LATEST FALL AND WINTER Here you will find a complete line of important post cards and notions of all kinds. Thanksgiving and Xmas novelties. Reymer's candies. laundry, magazines, papers of all kinds, leading colored churches on postcards. Eleven years in one block on Wylie avenue, is our record. General Agents For The Pittsburgh Courier Subscriptions Received Here Imperial Auto Employment and News Stand Dr. Modeste Abda'llah Guillaume The Eminent Baritone Late of Paris and present Director of the Bel Canto Conservatory of Music, Atlantic City, N. J., who will appear in REPERTOIRE Selected From GRAND OPERAS Assisted by Miss Sarah B. Writt, Soprano and Miss He'en Pryor, Reader Warren M. E. Church, Center Avenue UNDER AUSPICES OF THE BUSY 20 CLUB MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 1911 REV. S. A. VIRGIL, Pastor. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. o'clock. by McFalland Lodge 2802, G. U. O. O. F. and Washington Patriarchie 139. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Quality Unexcelled We have it or can get it for you on have You the 10 Per Cent Discount. things, Notions, Etc. ning Is Riches" Domestic Science, Vocal and e offered Colored Girls be- at the One For Colored Girls NEAR SENACA ST. BURGH, PA. NEW FIXTURES KINS, Manager of Information EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE MILE SCHOOL seeking employment to strangers or deposit down, no agreement on 30 until the position has been secured. Department DOLLARS INVESTED IN AUTOMO- s to learn automobiling in all its running cars is a trade that is here dirty dollars on time will insure you we will have a class for women. how to operate autos. Price, one of important post cards and notions of novelties. Reymer's candies. leading colored churches on post- Wylie avenue, is our record. The Pittsburgh Courier Received Here Employment Us Stand Pittsburgh, Pa. Ga'llah Guillaume at Baritone of the Bel Canto Conservatory J., who will appear in from GRAND OPERAS B. Writt, Soprano Pryor, Reader th, Center Avenue THE BUSY 20 CLUB DECEMBER 11, 1911 ADMISSION 25 CENTS. HATS MADE $1.50 to $2.00 Hats at a Reasonable Price is Hill's, Millinery Open Evenings ILL AND WINTER STYLES Water Elephant The water elephant is a newly discovered animal found in central Asia. FIVB AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE, BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (By Alma.) The readers of the Courier will be glad to know the church won the case against the Washington Building and Loan Company in the Supreme Court last Friday. The officers and members are arranging for a mortgage burning if the near future when the expatriates will be invited to attend. Sunday, December 17, will be a big day in Zion. The young women of the church have arranged for special sermon at 10 o'clock by Mrs. Rev. Vioia L. Stout, whose subject will be "Truth." A woman's chorus will furnish music (or the three services) A literary and musical program at 10 o'clock. The beautiful and instructive parable of the Ten Virgins (Matt. 25), will be the attraction at the evening service. The coming of the Bridgemon while the virgins sleep, the toolish begging for oil, the entrance of the wise virgins, the closed door and rejection of the five toolish virgins, the pathetic "too late" chorus will be portrayed as the parable reads. The costumes will be in keeping with the old times. The offerings will be for the benefit of the Trustee Board. Comings Events. Madame Wright Plassam on Thursday evening, December 7. A good program has been arranged. Carysanthemum Sunday, December 17. Everyone attending services at this church on the above date is requested to wear a white chrysanthemum or white flower of some kind. Personal Mention. Dr. W. I. Lee spent Thanksgiving day in Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. Sturle Parum is home after spending several weeks in the Passant hospital. Bis. L. L. Allen led the V. C. E. society on Sunday evening, one of the good old spiritual meetings as of yore. Surely the Holy Spirit was present to bless. The V. C. E. choir pleased the Warren M. E. congregation on Sunday evening. Miss Banche Hill accompanied the choir on the pipe organ. The Warren Epworth choir will return the compliment by singing at this church on the evening of December 17. Dr. W. D. Clinton returned to Chambersburg, Pa., on Tuesday. Alma, ye scribe, was confined to the house a few days last week with an attack of inflammatory rheumatism. The Subbath school is making preparations for the Christmas exercises. Twenty-five young ladies met Monday evening and arranged to have a Chrysanthemum Day, Sunday, December 17, as this flower signifies "Truth." The gerrison and all jerppers will be on this subject. The services will be conducted by his young women. Missionary Notes. A movement was started at the mass meeting in W. E. to make Mrs. Jennie A. Taylor and Mrs. A. L. Anderson life members of the General Missionary Society. Mrs. Cora A. Brady donated the first one dollar followed by presiding elder W. A. H. Pringle and wife each one dollar. We hope to have the full amount by February 22, 1912. A splendid program has been arranged for the Madam Wright pleasant entertainment, Thursday evening, December 7. Mrs. Jennie Dobbins and Miss Susie Williams have the affair in hand and are working to make the affair a financial and literary success. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittsburg, Pa. (By C. N. Collins.) The services at Brown Chapel church were largely attended all day last Sunday. Dr. Morris' preached two elephant sermons. Two persons joined the church on Sunday morning. The Sabbath school is increasing in interest and numbers. Last Sabbath was observed as Thanksgiving and Missionary day. Among the many visitors at Sabbath school were Rev. Mrs. Geo. Entertainer and two other ladies (all white). Mrs. Isabel Tanner Temple, daughter of Bishop B. T. Tanner and wife of Presiding Elder Dr. N. D. Temple, attended church on Sabbath morning at Brown Chapel. Dr. Morris introduced her to the large congregation and gave her a very warm welcome. Temperature mass meeting was held at 11 p.m. and Mrs. Glo. Enterline, the delegate to the State convention that met at Warren, Pa. a short while ago, made her report. It was an excellent report on temperature. The audience became very much enthused over her report and four persons gave their names to become members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The Christian Endevour was as usual very well attended. A quiet hour was observed in the endevour in connection with Thapas-siving. Mrs. Joseph Porter collected the meeting and was very impressed. This Sabath is the first quarterly n. ting of this conference year at thawn Church, conducted by the presiding elder, Rev. N. D. Tombone, who will present morning and evening and at 5 p.m. love. S. A. Virtue of the Wesley M. Church, will preside the sacramental service. On Monday evening is the love fest. You are respectfully invited to attend these services. The girls of Brown Chapel church, North Side, are arranging for a big Sunday on December 16, 1911, under the management of Mrs. R. M. Morris. Invitation is extended to all the girls and friends to be present on that day. Services will be conducted all day. In the morning and evening little Miss Martha Burrees, the girl evangelist, will speak, and a program will be rendered at 3 p. m. by the girls. Come and assist them in their grand rally. Miss Olive Howard, secretary, R. H. M. Morris, D. D. pastor. Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Morris entertained a few friends in honor of Miss Nellie Daffner of Champsasburg, Pa., a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Moore of the North S. in on last Thursday. Cavees were all for right. Among these present Mrs. Emma J. Moore, Miss Nedie Britton, Mrs. Georgetta Collins, Miss Carrie Collins, Mrs. Cora Boykin and Miss Martina Washington. The afternoon and evening were spent in fancy cook and music. Mrs. Boykin pre- sided at the piano. The white Missionary school will meet next Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Morris, 35 Mayflower street. East End. Take Larkier avenue car. The girls of Brown Chapel church are arranging for a "Girl Day" on December 19, when they will have full charge of the services during the whole day. Miss Martha Burgess, a girl evangelist of the Pittsburgh conference, will preach for them morning and evening and in the afternoon a program will be rendered. The girls Junior choir will render the music. Miss Florence Fairfax will be the mistress of ceremonies for the morning services, Miss Louise Anderson, mistress of ceremonies for the afternoon and Miss Myrtle White for the evening services. The cards are how out. Please assist the girls in making this a grand success. It is under the management of Mrs. R. H. Morris, Miss Olive Howard is secretary. Euclid Avenue A.M.E. CHURCH Euclid Avenue A.M.E. CHURCH EUCLID AVENUE CHURCH. (By Minnie Harris). The ever increasing attendance at our Sabbath morning service is a source of much pleasure and gratification to the pastor and officer of the church and every indication points to a successful year. The classes are being largely attended and the leaders are enthusiastic in their work, and a deeper spiritual unrest seems pervading the church, which must through the influence of the Holy Spirit result in many precious souls being brought to Christ. Last Sabbath morning was truly a spiritual rest. Dr. Bently, the pastor, preached, choosing for his theme, "The Saint's Relief from the Storm," and as the speaker euquently portrayed the blessings and security of resting in Christ the congregation in exclamations of joy and praise made the walls of Zion ring. The pastor spoke to Ps. ii. 2. At the close of the sermon there were two accessions to the church making seven so far this conference year. A. E. H. Laurence of Liberty Baptist church of Alexandria. Va. preached in the evening to a large congregation. The Arnett Literary and Historical society met on Tuesday evening for reorganization and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, J. S. Davenport; vice president, Wellington Young; secretary, Miss Mary Wilson; treasurer, W. J. Strothers; pianist, Mrs. Nellie Melix. The officers elect will be installed on Tuesday, evening. December 5. After the installation the following program will be ordered: Address, Presidency, J. S. Davenport; selection, T. J. Foster; instrumental selection, piano; Miss Rina Banks; solo, Miss Georgia Moore; recitation, Mrs. Nettie Coy; soprano recitation, Miss May Reynolds; dration on education, Wm. S. Lewis. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the sessions. The Allen Endeavor league topic for this Salahb is "Lessons from Great Lives," Paul xii, II Tim, 4: 18. Conversation meeting. The discussions of the topics each evening are only handled by the people and great good is being done. The president, S. H. Gocins, is working hard for the up-building of the work. Come and join us. The members of the Altar Guild are requested to be present at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, December 5. Kindly meet at 8 o'clock. The president of the Altar Guild is making great preparations for the book social. The S. S. F. club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Luther Dawson, on Hoewellier street, on Wednesday evening, December 6. The Negro Tuberculosis Cot club met at the residence of the Misses Nellie and Mildred Melix on Friday, November 24. The Little toks are arranging to give a blue ribbon social at the home of the president on December 21, 1911. They should be called "the workers." Mrs. Nancy Tanner and daughters, Mrs. T. J. Askew, and Miss Louise Tannerger Washington, Pa. were culers at the home of Mrs. W. S. Lewis of Broad street, on Monday. Trinity Baptist Church Our Sunday's services were started with a lively Sunday school lesson which was of great benefit to all who attended. Deacon A. Peaks is doing a great work in this branch of the church. At 11:30 Dr. E. Hail, the pastor, preached a powerful sermon and all that were present departed to their several homes with good hearts for Dr. Hall was certainly filled with the Holy Ghost. At 6:30 p.m. in the president of the Y. P. U. district No. 1, assisted Trinity in reorganizing their B. Y. P. U. Mr. Humley was elected president and it is hoped that we will have one of the leaders B. Y. P. U.'s at the A. T. p.m. in Dr. Hall a man preached and the day ended with great rejoicing, over all that was said and done. Our first Sunday afternoon in the church our pastor will preside on a Men's event. All are preparing to have a great event at the church on Thursday day the day will be opened with a special concert, conducted by, Pryce B. Asaay and a special sermon, by, Br. Hailey. All are welcome. M.T. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH M.T. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH (By Mrs. Tabb.) We indeed enjoyed a spiritual awakening last Sabbath morning, Rev. W. J. Carter, pastor, preached on the "Joy of Promise" from Genesis 2:11, 24. In the afternoon Rev. Carter visited the Second Baptist church of Butler, Pa., of which Rev. E. Graves is pastor. Communion services were enjoyed by the congregation at the church services. Rev. Sparks preached. Oliver Carr, the pastor's son of Boston, Mass., was in our most on Sunday morning. And I know Thomas W. Miller was served by the Willing W. Miller. club at the residence of Mrs. Kate hunted or formed a street. Harry itos for the busy number which carried him to a fine purity which was the prize. We are sorry to note that Sister Ella Johnson of Shee and avenue is on the sista list. The Douglas Literary reopened on Monday night. November 27, with quite a nice crowd present. Come out Monday night. December 4, and hear their spicy program. MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Sunday was a very bright and successful day for the members of Calvary Baptist church, especially for the Sunday school students. The Sunday school celebrated its first sacked concert for this year. The program was well carried out, music being furnished by the students. Mrs. Annie Dickson of Honestead, is organist. Superintendent Harry Smith, having arranged the program, deserves great credit for his success with the children. It is hoped that all parents will see that their children attend Sunday school regularly. Rev. T. J. Brooks, who organized the church and the Sabbath school, gave the history of the church, and well did he tell the story of how he had labored with the school to make it a success. Rev. Brooks is now in charge of Bethel Baptist church of Turtle Creek, Pa., where we hope he will be blessed with great success. We are now preparing for the holiday exercises and are laboring to make them a great success! Sunday, December 3. is communion day. Communion services will be held at 3 p.m. Rev. T. J. Brooks will again be with us, so we are looking forward to a full attendance and a high day in Zion. "Come and enjoy a gospel feast, Calvary Baptist church is located near the corner of Penn avenue and Mil street, Wilkinsburg. Bethel A. M. E. Church The first quarterly meeting at Bethel church in this conference year, will be held on Sunday, December 17, and great preparations are being made that this may be a great service. Many of the pastors and churches of Pittsburgh and vicinity will take part and the communion sermon in the afternoon will be delivered by Rev. S. A. Virgil of Warren M. E. church. The choir from the Braddock A. M. E. church will sing in the afternoon. On Sunday evening, December 10, the annual memorial services of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World will be held at Bethel' A. M. E. church, to which the general public is invited. AVERY MISSION NOTES AVERY MISSION NOTES Miss Maud Stratton is lining up the young people of Avery for the first Sunday in January, 1912. The young women will have charge that day. The second Sunday, in December will be our first rally for the conference year. Don't forget the supper on December at Mrs. Ellen Myer's, 126 Arch street extension. The Literary society will give a sacred concert on December 3 at 5 p.m. Rev. A. Wakefield will preach for Rev. Patterson at the Tabernacle Baptist church on Monday night, December 4, and the young people choir of Avery will sing. Mrs. C. T. Collins and little C. T. her son, have returned from a six weeks visit to her home. Her friends are glad to see her looking well. We learn that Mrs. Mary Snyder is improving nicely and will soon be home. Avery church sent two baskets and $5 on Wednesday out to the old Ladies home. The W. H. & F. M. will have a mass meeting at the church on December 12 at 8 p.m. 'All are invited. BRADDOCK, PA. Bell Phone 201-R. Braddock. P. & A. Phone 894-1. Braddock. Mrs. Nicolas Williams of Syivan avenue, spent Sunday in Pittsburgh with friends. Rev. W. H. Washington of Irvin, spent Sunday in Braddock. Mrs. Lutty Jones of Sixth street, left for rosseness on the 25th, to spend Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Mansfield. Mrs. Annie Walker of Lillie avenue, spent Thanksgiving in Oberlin, Off with Mr. Walker's niece, Mrs. Valley Woodden, stopping over in Cleveland I/O, on her return with her notice, Mrs. Annie Eskridge, for a few days. Mrs. G. A. Meadlay of Pitcairn street, has returned home from the Mercy hospital in Pittsburgh, where she underwent an operation of the throat. She is better. Mrs. Lillian Mitchel of Hawkins avenue, is on the sick list. Jackson Blackburn of Seddon avenue, who has been confined to his bed with rheumatism, is improving. Mrs. Texas Randieman of Cliff street, is on the sick list. J. E. Sockwell of Cliff street, who has been confined to the house with lambro, is improving. S. A. Little of East Sixth street, who has been in Columbus, O. for the past two or three weeks with his family, returned home last Sunday night. Mr. Little is not favorably impressed with Columbus and has decided to remain in Bradock for the present. Miss Goeens or Cuff street will make her picture home in Pittsburgh with her aunt, Mrs. Hertzfeld Kroetter, or Webster Avenue. The demand for Counter's is increasing every week. If you want to be sure of a paper you had to since your order as a regular sales clerk—Asent. The offices of the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church casigned and renovated the lower part of the church preparatory for their sixth annual. Old Virginia Game Dinner which takes place on December 14. The work was done in an artistic manner and presents a beautiful appearance. Much credit is due those who did the work for the pride and interest they have taken in beautifying their church home. Misses Cornejo Rundleman, Sailie and Helen Goens are callers at the Mary C. Hamilton dressmaking school on Friday, the 24thth. A. J. Hamilton, I. or arranged in a following girls on the fifth of November. They have hand-made their dresses together to work for a pool and the sports and the printing of the magazine. THE COURIER. The name has not yet been decided as it is being open by taking the first letter of the given name of each member of the elite. Miss Gertrude Randleman, dropped in order to build a name, but none can be added. The officers at present are as follows: Miss Bertha M. Eshaw, president; Miss Gorinna Randleman, vice president; Miss Helen Gens, secretary. Other offices are to be elected. Their object in view has been placed before the trustees of the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church, with which they are all connected, and has received the highest commendations of the board and pastor. The same will be made known to the public in the near future. The Historical Twentieth Century literary has entered into its annual creation that of wrestling with the vital questions at issue. She is in the field for a contest with any sister society. Mrs. Ida Carter of Sixth street, entertained at dinner on November 25, Mesdames Hattie Dundas and Julia McGraw of Wilkinsburg. Mrs. Dunclass left on the 10:19 train for Sheepshead Bay, where she will spend the winter. In the spring she will go abroad and spend the summer in Germany. Robert Scott of Corey avenue, is confined to his bed with pneumonia. Mr. Scott's home is in Rurum, N. C. Mrs. W. I. Dickinson of Putnam street, gave a reception on the afternoon of November 30, in honor of Mrs. W. A. Nicholas of Greensburg, Pa. Rev. J. H. Dwelle, D. D., returned from Philadelphia last week, where he was for two weeks on business. Upon his return Rev. J. E. Morris, D. D., entered upon an agreement with Dr. Dwelle to hold a union Thanksgiving service in the New Hope Baptist church. The session was preached by Rev. J. E. Morris. The body of Mrs. Hanna Hert, an old resident of Braddock, arrived in Braddock on November 25, from Youngstown, O. where she had resided for some time. Mrs. Hert is survived by a husband and two sisters, Mrs. Jones Tomes and Mrs. William Lightfoot of Donora. BANKIN, PA. Dell Flinee 201 Braddock. P & A Phone 931-2 Braddock. Anna Earles of Second street, is confined to her bed with pneumonia. Charles Carter of Second street, is threatened with pneumonia. Mrs. Jas. Hermon of Pittsburg, is visiting Mrs. Lucie Turner of East Pittsburgh. Mrs. Chas. Williams of Second street, tell and sprained her ankle. CANDIDATE FOR BISHOP. Presiding Elder I. M. Conner In Lino Far Pration. Little Rock, Ark.—Among the strong candidates for the bishop of the A. M. E. church, the election for which I to come up before the next general conference, which means in Kansas City, Mo. May, 1912, is the Rev. Dr. J. M. Conner, presiding elder of the Little Rock district, who is one of the best known churchmen in the connection. Dr. Conner stands for nearly integrity and is regarded as one of the most influential and prominent leaders of the middle west. He was born in Little Rock and was educated at Shorter college. He is active in the educational and general affairs of his church. He is P. REV. DR. J. M. CONSOR. a member of the financial board of the A. M. E. church, president of the executive board of Shorter College and one of the institutes of Willisforce university. After attending the Theological school he entered the ministry in 1883 and has since made a splendid record as a pastor. His postgraduate has been characterized by energy and devotion to his church and the best interests of his race. He has built several churches which are a credit to the connection. His work as a successful pastor has attracted wide attention. He received the degree of doctor of divinity from Morris Brown college. Dr. Connor has been honored by his church on many occasions and was sent as a delegate to the great seminological Methodist conference, which was recently held in Toronto. He has been more or less active in many other directions, having served as newspaper editor for a long period. He is also author of the "Memoirs of Success" a book which has been widely commented upon. It is believed that the Bishop will be greatly strengthened by the election of Dr. Connor to that exalted office. Connor has the solid endorsement of his district for the position. He is of the progressive type and believes in doing the things which are mostly helpful to the masses. Largest Flower. The world's largest flower is said to be the ramisella, a native of Sumatra, the petals of which surround a cup nearly a foot wide. Sign of Prosperity "John is making quite a lot of money nowadays. I guess." "Has he paid you what he owed you?" "No, but he hasn't tried to borrow any note." Nehemiah Builds the Wall of Jerusalem Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 3, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT—Nehemiah 4 MEMORY VERSES—16. 17. GOING TEXT—Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong" In the faith, quit you like men, be strong" TIME-Nehemiah heard the bad news from Jerusalem early in December, B. C. 64 For four months he prayed, thought and waited. The following April (444) he obtained permission to go to Jerusalem. The journey occupied four months and he arrived at Jerusalem in the first day of the fifth month. Ab = July-Aug. (In 1161 it was August 6; in 1916 it will be July 12). PLACE-Shushan and Jerusalem. RULERS-Artaxerxes, Emperor of Persia, governor of Judah; Erza, the scribe, the religious leader of the people in Babylon. When the right time came, and Nehemiah's heart was-burning with sorrow and desire, he found "opportunities concealed in apparent blindness." It was dangerous to show sorrow in the presence of the king. Even a modern autocrat like Louis XIV, expected everybody's face to shine if he did but appear, and how much more an Artaxerxes? What, wear a sorrowful face when he was presiding over joy and gayety, gliding them with his presence? If he had ordered this melancholy visage away to prison or death, it would have been justified by precedent. A gloomy face might mean disaffection against the king. The light of his fr or ought to be enough to drive al sadness away. Nebhemiah had hitherto been able to keep a smiling face when before the king; but one day at a superb banquet, when the queen was dining with her husband, amid gold plate, gorgeous silk dresses of every hue, marble pillars, fountains, music, lights, sultanas, courtiers resplendent as the sun, and all worshiping their sun Artaxerxes, smiling when he smiled, his sorrow shone through his face in spite of himself, so that the king noticed it and said: "Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart." Then he was very sore afraid, and said unto the king, "Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my father's sepulchres, leth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed of fire? If it please the king, am if thy servant have found favor in thy sight, that thou wouldst send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers sepulchres, that I may build it." The kind was pleased to grant his request, made him the Trisatha, or governor of Judea, "roxz agent" or "plenipotentially," with full powers. He traveled to Judea in state, with a military guard of cavalry, and with letters to the rulers o the neighboring provinces to give him whatever he needed for his work. Nehemiah was very wise. He lay quiet for three days, doing nothing, but learning everything. He showed no credentials, he proposed no plans, he told no one what he hoped to do. His first business was to learn the whole situation, the feelings of the people, who would oppose, and who would help, how able the people were, what obstacles must he overcome. Nehemiah met the rulers, nobles, priests and people, and told them of his purpose in coming, how he had learned of their need, how he had wept and fasted and prayed, and how God had heard his prayer and caused the great emperor to favor his plans, give him permission to come, and authority, with orders for the surrounding rulers to give the needed help. He told them of his midnight investigations. The business side of religion should be done as Nehemiah did it in the most skillful and ideal business manner. Nehemiah had a layman's good sense in religion. Walls were necessary to the safety of the city. They were also necessary to true religion. The division of labor, the noble competition, the interest in their work that kept them from taking time to even put off their clothes, the giving each his own work, and over against his own house, the union of watching and praying and working, the working together old and young, rich and poor, form a real master-stroke of genius." The wall was parceled out among 44 working parties. It was like the rebuilding of the walls of Athens after the invasion of Xerxes, like the building of the walls of Edinburgh after the battle of Flodden. This plan made each one more earnest and faithful as he saw what others were doing. It animated the work with a noble emulation, and a personal pride. See how ast my work goes on! See how well my piece is done! Now, my sons, gird up your tunic, or Rephahal the son of Hur will get ahead of us. True emulation is to do better than we have done; to seek, not to get beyond others, but to rise to the best possible for us; and to be inspired to this by seeing what others have done. Besides the hostility of the Samaritans the Jews themselves were becoming worn out with the fatigue of such strenuous work. No goodgeoes on to success without meeting obstacles. Evil does not fall without a battle. It throws slander, ridicule, treachery, conspiracies, influence, discouragements, every possible hindrance, in the way of reform. Even some of the Jews were arrayed against their brethren. They planned to take Nehemiah and the city by surprise, slay the workers, and thus put a stop to the work; but the answer was watching and prayer. The Wandering Jew After centuries of wandering in the wilderness of fanaticism the Jew had been admitted to what seemed to be promised land of equal opportunity, of civic and social fellowship; be felt, whether articulately, or inarticulate, that in the Palestine of the modern world the old ark would have to dwell in a new temple, that the tabernacle of the desert would prove unit for his new Jerusalem.-Rabbi Max Heier, Hebrew, New Orleans. CHURCH NOTICES. BETHEL, A. M. B. CHURCH, borner Wylie avenue and Eim street. Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeave, 6:30 P. M. Prince William, Wednesday, 8 P. M. Class meeting, Friday, 8 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2987 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPTSCOOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St. N. S. Pbg. Sunday services, 10:45 A. M. 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet ing, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Churc, 40 Arthur Street. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Varrick C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communion services every first, Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. 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. D. S. BENTLEY, D. D., Pastor. Parsonage, 5714 Broad street. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M., lally except Monday. Telephone, 1764-R Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH East End, Pittsburg, Pa. Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m. Pastor's Study at church from 12 to 2 p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Beats free. All are welcome. REV. O. B. SIMMS, D.D., Pastor, 620 Thompson street. Bell Phone, 2897-W Highland. Payne A. M. E. Church. Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Aien Enge leadear, 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. D. Enps 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 Mt. Baptist church—Sunday service, 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 CHURCH Preeching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. Sunday 11 a. m. Spoocher Christian, Endeavor Young people's Christian Endeavor. 7 p. m. Wednesday night prayer meeting. 8 p. m. REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY. D. D. Pastor. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Healock and Boyle streets North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10:38; Sunday school, 2:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. REV. R. H. MORRIS, Pastor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston Avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. REV. F. A. SCOTT, Pastor. 126 Walnut street, Bellevue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1145-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. Key. Ware. pastor. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH North Side, Pittsburgh. Morning worship, 10:35 a. m. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 1:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend VEN. E. R. BAZIER. Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church Tioga and Dumfarnell Streets. B. F. Cornbash, B. D., Pasor. Services—Sabbath, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. Young People's meeting, 7. p. m. Sabath school, 2:30 p. m. Prayer meet- ings. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meet- ing, Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. 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. so clety, 6:30 p.m.; preaching, 7:45 p.m. Mt. Rose Baptist church—Rev Thomas Ford, pastor—Preaching, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m.; preaching, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1911. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., pastor-preaching 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. Waymen A. M. E. Preston avenue Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and S. p. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at S. p. m. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor, No. 126 Bellerue, Pa. Good Hope Baptist Church Services. Fifty-fourth and Penn Avenue. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. J. 6 p. m. Prayer meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Official meeting. Thursday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. Church meeting. Friday, before see ond Sunday, 8 p. m. Communion services every second Sunday at 3 p. m. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 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 Fr iday. Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKeesport, Pa. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Saunders, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, McKeesport. Preaching at 11 a. m., sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m and preaching at 3 p. m. Rev. W. W. Young, pastor. The Peoples Mission, Wilkinsburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m., the Juvenile Missionary band at 3:30 p. m. preaching at 7:45 p. m., Wednesday evening prayer meeting. 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 FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Reliable Positions Furnished Reliable Colored Help Our Specialty Bell Phone 200- L Highland 8231 PENN AVE Herman P. Soots, Mgr. Charles W. Soots P. & A. Phone 1801 K Miles Printing Co. Commercial Work Our specialty Church and Society Work 1220 WYLIE AVE. PITTSBURG, Pa. M. W. MOUNTS OLD BOOK EXCHANGE Law, School, Medical, Mechanical and Religious Books Bought, Sold and Exchanged. 602 Wylie Ave., Cor. Sixth, PITTBURO, PA. The Pittsburgh Courier is the only Afro-American Newspaper published in Greater Pittsburgh Read it. It is your paper. SCOTTDALE PA SCOTTDALE PA ( B. R.anche Moore ) Sidney Saxes of Philadelphia, Wm. Washington, John Green of Vanderville, Mrs. K. N. Sanders and son, Almost of Camelliaville, Pa., saw the guests of Mrs. Mattle Plants last Janne's Eumons, who is employed in W. Castle, Pa., is visiting his family on a few days. Mrs. N. Jones and little daughter Bath, is visiting her sisters, Messie Murray, Mabel Tutters, and Miss Missner of Youngstown, O. last week. Mrs. Jones returned home on Saturday evening. Mrs. H. Crumbston of Pittsburgh is the guest of Mrs. J. Harvey for few days. H. L. Jenkins of Blairsville, Pa., was a Mt. Pleasant, Pa., visitor on Sunday. Mesdames L. McKinney, Rose Robinson, Rev. and Mrs. Patterson, Miss Blanche Lantz and James Roovers of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., were the dinner guests of Rev. J. T. Moore and family. We are sorry to say at this writing that Charles Crittenden is on the sick list. Morning Star Baptist Church. The services were well attended all day Sunday. The pastor, Rev. H. H. Overton, preached two ableermons. EEPArT SOCIETY WOTICES UOT SISOS TNO ee eae Seventh Masqnic district—Brother John S. Morton, R. W. G. Jr, Ssarden land Djstrict Deputy Grand faster. 16 Miller street, Pittsburg, Fa, « Mt, Moriah No. 36—Stqted meeting wecoda Thursday each ont Fred- erie B. Lee, W. M., EdWard W. Joba: on, secretary. ‘St. John’s No. 50, Sewickley—Stat ed meeting frst Monday each month ‘ewis Hailstock, W. M.; J. G. Matt ‘tows. Jr, secretary. ‘Star West No. ¢2—S:ated_ meeting seroid Saturday each month. Samuei Zeott, WM; Marios W. glall, secre tary. 7 King Sclomen Jodce No. 78, New Brigbion —- Stared miecting | second Wednestay each month, Mlevander Websief, W. Mo, James W. Butler, secretary. __ Prince Hail Lotze No, 87, Beaver Fails Stated mevting th rd gaturday each inah, Jerez iah Boulding, W. Mo: Less Eesing. secretagy. Si.gfsnress No. —Wm. A. Morrk gon. W. Sy Nelson J. Miles, secreta- Ty. stoted meeting Grst Thursday. .” Mononzahela No. 58, Monongabe'a— Wm. [ichardson, W. Mu; S. 5. Me Pherson. secretary. Stated mecting first Thursday. Vievoria No. 63, New Casyp—Rev. GS Smith, W. Ma W. F. Barbour. secretary. | ons ‘Nima ‘Lodze No. 63, New Castle— LD. Howard, W. M.: E. J. Dillard. gecretary. Stated meeting rst Mon- lay. Sheba Lodge No. Gf, North. Side— Charles Wright, W. Mg Augustus, Sm.th, s-cretary. | SMted meetings first and third Thursday. Orienta! Lodze No. 63 North Side— James Kk. William, W. M.; Geo. W. Stephenson. secretary. Stated meet- ing first Monday. a Golden Shield No..69, ast End— David D. Richards, W.'M; Wer S Lewis, secretary. Sated meeting first Thurstay. Morning Star No. 71, Catnezie— Jonmaye Miles, W. Mt D. P. Townes Eecretury. Stated meeting first Mon- day each month, Wasningion, No_ 77, Washington— COAL Strewthers, We ML CW. Jones gecrevirs, Stuted meeting second Mond each mont, Mow ston, No. 78, Monessen. Julius Smith W, M.: Ashhy Boyer. secretary Stated mecting second Thursday exe month Enrcka No. S°, Bellevue--Stated sommiinicat'on — s¢von-d Wednesday * ach mosth. : ap Elizihith No. $8. Elizaheth—Joseph Beit, W. M.: Robert A. Batch. secre tary, Stated meeting fourth Tues- day. = ‘Mt. Piscah No. 91, Uniontown. Pa— ALP. McClure, W. Mz J. H. Robinson, gccretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month, ° ‘Aipha Lodge No. 92. Pitisburs— Frank R. Steward, W. M-: Herman Socks, secretary. Stated ‘meeting third ‘Tuesday. * Progress Lodge, 1. D.—W. 8. Jenk- tne, W. Mu; Wig. Washington, secreta- ty.. Stated meetidz second Friday. ‘Auxiliary No. 98 meets third: Fri- qgs night of each month. cote ae Asnph Lodge, Counellsville—Meet- fng-maht-first and third Tuesday aight in the month. Sandy McNeal, W. M.; James Strange, sec. a Tron City Lodge No. 17, 1. B. P. 0. E. W.—Meets* second and: fourth Twursday, Elk Rest, 29 Fulton street. Char. Gantt, E.R; Il. EB. Brooks, F. See. North Side Lodge No. 124, 1. B. P. 0. E. W.—Meets second and fourth Tuesday, Odd Fellows nal, ¢orner Jackson and Irwin avenue. North Side. P. E. R, Carl Hardy, E. Ri Jesse Harris, F. Sec. Greater Pittsburg Lodze 115, I. B. P.O. E, W—Meets first and third Monday at Elks Rest, 6487. Franks- town avenue, East End. Leme Pax agp. E. R.: B. L. Rose, F. See. Ramesis Lodge 120, 1. B. P. 0. E. W—Meets second and fourth Wednes- -day at Elk Rest, 706 Wood street. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Chas. Boone, E. R.: H. Edmunds, F. Sec, Summit Lodge Nos 115. 1. B. P. 0. E, W—Meets firse any third Friday at McClure hall. corngy Nain and eMorgantown avenue, Uniontown, Pa. “W. 1, Winstown, E. R.; Geo. Brown, F. Sec. Coke City Lodge No..126, Connells: ville, Pa.—Meets first and third Tues- day at Elk Rest4152'E, Main street. Fenton Backson. F. Sec. Tund Valley kodse No. 186, Rrad- ford, P'a—Meets first and third Thurs- day. 18 Chambers street. . Rev. P. HH Wiliams, W R.: Rd. Enty; Fe Sec. a ‘maita Cornmandnins ~ Eminent. commander, George Céch fan; generalissimo, Samuel P. Buck aor; captain general, David D. Rich arda; recorder, Charles Richardson; treasurer, Lewis W_ Wagoner; senior warden, James C. Dews; junior war den, Charles Coy; standard bearer, John H. Thornton; sword bearer, Clarence Findley; Warder, George Robinson; seitnel, Joshua Lincoln; prelate, Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D.; asso ate prelate, Rev. J, H. Dandridge. ODD FELLOWS. » Meetings of Grand-United Order of O44 ¢Fellows in Odd Fellows’ hall, Irwin avenue and Jackson street, North Side. 2 Union Western Star Lodge, No. 1616, first and third Wednesday even: tags. P. L. Anderton, secretary, 505 West Jefferson street. Bond. of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenngs. George W. Btevenson, secretary, 64 McNaugh- er avenue. Allegheny Council, No. 282, fourth ‘Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, sao retary, 1937 Irwin avenue. = Houtehold of Ruth, No. 56, first and (ira Friday evenings. Household cf Ruth, No. 1784, sso ead and fourth Wednesgay evenings. Mrs Byrdte Crunkleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. "Allegheny Patriarchy, No. 11, fourth ‘Monday evening. P. UL. Anderson. see etary, 505 West Jefferson street. ‘News items affecting these lodges Dlease mail to The Pittsburg Courter. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. é Smoky City No. 29. Meeting first and third Tuesdars of Wash month at New Odd Fellows hall Werth Bide. James Mason. C. C. ‘T. & Wilson, K of RB North Side Lodge, “No. 124, LB P.O. E. of W.—Meets-at the Rest, 206 Robinson street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. 3. Walter Frazier, E.R; Jesse W. Harris, F. 5. , Gen. J. B. Sweitzer Camp, No. 98. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.—Meets at Memorial ball, Fifth avenue, on sec ond ard fourth Friday nights of eacb mouth. New Castle Lodze No. 38. K. of P. meets first and third Friday of each month. Alexander Weliams, C. Cs: Commudore Tilden, K. of R 5. Daren pedse NOS. Keo moots fist and tind Thursiiy satis mogea at Odd Felions all. Wile and Homen, Beederia. C. Gould, C20 Jaa Ao Hatdwen, KGET. & Su dene fans, BL OFF. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31 &. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednes daze of each month, at Odd Fellowe’ hall) arthur street. _ PAUL GILLETTE, C. L P. JACKSOR, V. C. Sefickler Star, No. -40, K. of P. mecis tgst_ and, third Tuesdays of each month on Beaver street. “N. 1 Young, C. C.: C. H. Prror, K. of Rw & 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, cornef Wylie and Benton. Frank R. Steward, C.C.; James A. Baldwin, K. of R. & S.; Jesse W. Harris, M. of F. Household of Rath, No. 56—Meets first and third Fridays in each month NaS. Pitisburs, Pa. Mrs. Mattie Satten. W. R. Giaes City lodge, 4292, G. U.' of ©. F.. Charleroi, Pa. Meets evers waist “and third “Tuesdays, Charles AVonzcr, secretary. H, of R., 1413. Charlevol, Pa. Meets every frst. and third Wednesdays Sirs.,A. Primas, W. Re 10 OF ST. LUKES J. K. Minor council, No. 91. 2}. 0 O° Se Lube meets first and third Thurs day hizhts ut Thirtygixth and Bucler streets No, 257, Eastern Star council, meets fret and. thiré Monday nights, al hiry-sixth and Butler streets. St, FEzaketh, ‘No. 54, meets first and thine Thursday nights at Odd Faicas’ hall, corner Wylie avenue and Benton street. Kickardson'’s White Rode, Tio. 725 moetg second and four:h Thursday nighis. Zenovia counci’, No. 766, meets first and third Monday nights. Keystone council, No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights. Homestead council, No. 691, meets second and {durth Tuesday nichts. Barton “council, No. 694, Braddoch. imeeis frst wid third Tuesday nights. Gen. J. B. Sweltzer camp meets on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers’ Memorial ball, Fifth avenue. ‘The Liberty Chapter, Order of Bast: ern Star, meets on first and third Mon- days of cach month at their lodge room, Reformers building. at 8 o'clock p.m. Mrs. R. &. Payne, Worthy Ma- tron. Tit Fluvel” street, Bast End; se Sor, Booker, ‘Worthy Recorder, fi Lenore street.’ East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22. Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta hall, Sheraden street, Bast End. Hour of opening, § p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridee, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodreff, K. of R. ime 8. “Malta Commandery, No. 19, K, T.— Sir George C. Cocbran, Em. Com.; ‘Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalis: jsimo; Sir David D. Richards, Capt. Gen,-Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John T. “Thornton, ‘treasurer; Rev. C.J. Powell, D. D:, prelate; Rev. J. H. Dandridge, assistant pre late’ Sir Herman Socks, organist and niusical director—Meets fourth Mon- day of each month at asylum, 6004 Center avenue. East End. IRON CITY COUNCIL’ _ Seers every first Monday /at Odd Fellaws'. hall, Wylie and) Benton sireet, J.W. Anderson, secretary; J. T. Dorhins, WM.” |_ Esther chapter No. 7. Order of the Eastern Star—Stuted “meeting third “Thursday of each month at 604 Cen: ter avenue, Rosa E. Will, W. M3 Lucille Lewis. secretary. : Naomi Tadernacie No. 29. Dausb- tere of Tabor—Meetins tirst and third Tuesday night in cach month at Re: formers hail, Fiankstown avenue East. End. Julia Tabb, MH. Po. 1: MaySower scrvet, East End; Mageie Moore, V. R.. ust Upland street, East Era. é Matgeenie Pa. 3 Guftering Dialgond Tabernacle, No. 37, Daughters of Tabor, meets second Tuesday night of each month at 1118 Market street. * Lily of the Valley Court of Callau- tha, No. 267, meets first Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Mar ket street, ELIZABETH, PA. Wainwrizst lodge, No. 48. K. of fF - Rroter A. T. Scott. C. C.: Brother Stench E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Burton, prelate: Brother Wisiey H. Stratton, M. of E.: Brother hariss S. Bateb, M. of Fy; Brother Siantey Simn ms, K. of Ro and S:: ivetier RL E. Pansbern,, Muof As iparher Charles Henderson 1. G Brotier George Ev Saunders, 0. G.: Rrether Georze B. Saunders, M. W.: Gromer ‘Charles | Preston, | Brother French EH. Greene, V. C.; Brother Simmons, trustees. Brother Frencb E N. Greene was elected delegate to the xrard lodge. ~ advance lodge, No. 2995 of G. UT. O ‘of O. F. election as followe: Guardian Tirgm Simmons; warden. James Bar herp nebie srand. Oscar _ Goodrich: vag stand. Freak Sweeny; worthy chan. Rev. Jebn Lotterbery; Acghg ieasnrer, Fred R, Batch: E =. Mdis: Moore: PL oS. Fied R RES PN. GA. T. Sort. NF Joreoh Ko Rurgces: PON F.. Frenct KE. fs, Groene; advocate, Jesse Greene, degree lecturers, Pred R. Batch and Prench E. H. Greene. WAYNESBURG, PA. | The most worshipful greud lodge 0: Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite “Masons of Peansylyania officers: B E. Workman, G. master; Joseob WaShipgton, “Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. Sr. warden; Richaro Staples, G.. Jr. warden; Jas. Leth- ‘aick, G. teeasurer; La Royal. Wilson G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford Gant cbatiamas Rev. We Truss Srand lecturer ‘The officers of the grand comman- dery cf Kn.gats Tempiir of the state a hetienaus aver Sir Relate Jo seph L. Thumes, M. E. grand com- mander; John W. F.sber, M. E. dep ity grand commander: Joho D. Addi- Sees grand, zcueralisetmo: Wilusm Wate Mb. grand captain sencrai: Wilkamy H, Miller. M. E. ead sectearrs Philip H. Edwards, M,. E. stand treasurer. moti et Odd Felows pall cornet eae attitee sedans te Dee BH. Ha tant ey Mrs. RM bee V, tee Shae bacg Hiaeheom 3 Youngstown, O. Juin Holmes, dis is able co be downtown ater {Wo Weeks sickness. Mrs, David Bronuock #8 at bome ane is much improved. * A number of Youngstown peop! will atiend the Elk’s dance in Nev Casil on Mouday @vening, December Word has hen received trom Sha ron, Pit., Unit Geo. Burke, who has eau sick is much improved. ‘The minstzel snow given Thursday evenjng by the Fmembers of | th Chrgiathomum club) was a sre SURG OSS. ‘The Maheaing Avenge Bayt ciareh Wi have an ehtiviaie cnarel wedding son “ithe Oak Hil Avene A. MLE Chines Scxine Crele vist bo'd tel ain it the lecture ryom en Decensber Viaad 1 Mis, Hole rt Dorher is tae puesto} her motes Mis, Cressy it Toleds this wrk Mrs. Adierta West, wife of Samus west, died Sunday evens st hel home at Poland. 0. et beat failure She Was sick just 30 minutes. ¢ Mrs West was aged 42 and was macried four jars azo in Cleveland. — She Was a member of tie Bapust churer in Clevelind. ‘The body was taken to Warren, 0, ‘or burial. Mis, Taylor, wite ot Rev, Taslor was taken sick with a hemorvhase Sunday evening. but bad improved considerably by Monday. Mig, Geo, Logan, Mrs, Samuel TH ery and Mrs. MarysRayford are on te sick Hist. ‘Phe sudden death of Mrs. Hannah Hurstuged 42. wife of Floyd Hurs of West Madison avenue. occurred in the street while she was on het way to chureh last Sunday night Mrs. Hurst, in company with Mrs. Ar thur Thomas lid boarded a North avenue car und had gone as far as North avenue and Federal street wher she complained of nausea and dizzi ness. She got off the car and died but a few minutes later. The body was taken to the morgue and her has: Vand, who was ill at home with rheu matism, was notified. The late Mrs Hurst waa a native of Culpepper, Va Two years azo she came to Youngs: town with her busband from Brad dock, Pa. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist church. — With her husband, survives a daushter in- law, Mrs, Katie Jones und many triends. Bennie Jackson of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. Cose Jackson, his mother und of h's sisters of South Watt strect. : ‘The St. Augustine Episcapal mis: sion wil] hold its annual fair on Fri day and Saturday. December 8 and tin Renner block, North Hazel street. ‘AIl_are welcome. ‘The memorial exercises of Buckeye Lodge No. 73. 1. B. P.O. E. of W. will be held at Mahoning Avenue Bap dist church on Sunday evening, De Camber 3. 181. at 7:45 p.m. stand ard time, A fitting procram has been prepared. ~The following committee is in charge of the exercises: Dr. C A "Pactvora. cenafan and master 0 ceremonies: G. M. Basin, J. H. Boo son, T. B. Robinson. C. 'N. Mowray ey Coores Thormiey. exatted ruler. WELLSVILLE ire. i. Leonaré Jones was hosires to the S:itletto club last Friday act Gneon at ket Measant home ta Sixth cence imag were. partially, made Mruierceepticn tote bell the 23d 6 the ladics were invited to the din he room Wkere 4 delicions luncheon wits weortds voxers. were laid Tor 5-3. Fhe cancer ot thie table was pretil Auoried wit a basket Alled with sea sonable fruits. intermingled with rose schantuny feaves, At 4 ovlock all de Saried volng Sirs, Jones a chatting hosters Sit noses tom Weikwille mus Game throngh our agent to be psd: Shed. Manager DAYTON, O. © im. Ruth Alston.) A very sad accident occurred here last: Thursday a.m. to Mrs. Patsie Miller, who caught cn fire white fil In her rasoline stove and was severe iy burned. Her husband also was turned -trynz {0 subdue the flames. Mrs. Milles wa taken to the St. Eli Jabesh hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Miler Eave tre sympathy of their triends. Ivy lackson of Perry street, is il! Sunday was quarterly meeting at Hauer Sc9et church. Rev, Gilem. P. 2. preacked in the a.m. and Rev. iiss of the Wesleyan courch: in the bom. Rev. . Upshaw, ‘conference Phangelist. preached at night. TBere were Lin communicants, Mrs. Louise Hrown of Wasbinzten street, is gick at her home. : Kart Roftins very beaurifuily enter: tamed the Y.P. A. at his home 2 Leroy street, last Monday evening. “Mr gad Mrs, Chas. Revinzon of Middie sttect, eatertained at dinner on Sundar-Rev. and Mrs. aisten and Uaezht rs Sadie and Ruth. Haver Stet Sanday sche! wl cav g Shamal mip amene sib th gpeee gu Sundae Sire Aane Smith fe dl aith ha THE COURIER. ee \ (By Mary Broady.) Miss Stella Ha'l of Greenville, Pa.. after a stay of a month or more in Akron. as the guest of ber grandma, leaves Wednesday for her home. ‘A large crowd greeted Paul Warnex (white). at the A. M, E. Zion church on Sunday afternpon. His address Toke apparent vers einceTeY Of ils men, rexardiess of color and creed, By che fequest of several uncon- serted jeopte, the revival at the See CEU Bapeat encish continges Us Wheeling, W. Va. My Eta KReuredyy Tew. ¥. T. Paley a: the Wasyrart ao Ste, church, w sits to, thas? the many inends who azsisted? with that elaborate donation given Ign ass Tiarsday evguine.- in Mrs, Alexander ot Woodsioy, Vit. who us been the gust of her daugis ter in Keatucay sticet for the past three months, will leave in a few days tor her home. Miss Murtle Logan will accompany her. Miss Verna Dougias of Bridgeport. who has been on the sick Isst the past week is much improved. Prof. Paze and Miss Brady, both of Moundsville, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. E.'S. Kennedy on Sunday. ' Mrs. Gerlrude Davis entertained in & Very appreciative manner jast Fri duy evening at her home in Morrow steet, the Ladies Bible and Literary club." Alter the usual discussion 0: the Bible esson, which Was the sev- euth chapter o: Revelation, a most anteresting program by vgflous ment Vers of the ciuy were renlered. The hostess then served the club, with a de icious Iuneheon and refreshments. Mis, BLS. Kennedy was hostgss to the Sewing crcte last Tuesday even ing. Wonderiul werk for the Lord 1s beng avcomptished with Mother Jonson as leader. Siz has opened on Railroad gmat, the Christ Sanct.- hed Holy Church, at which place on Thanksgiving day a dinner was given to ull widows, orphans and o1d 1utks. Thanksgiving day Was atso the begii- nig o: @ great seven days zeumon mecting Where greats work is antic. ipated.” Special inyitauons have been eatenavd to various ministers who wili assist some time during the meeting. We extend an invitation to wl, especiatly the sinner. Don't 1orset on Kirkwood side in Bridgeport. Mis, Ballard of Cadiz, 0. was qhe guest of Mys, Cord: Verse during Teacher's association meeting. ‘The Fecorated club met and were highiy cntertained at Martins Ferry by Miss Bila Cochran last Friday even- ing alter the regular routine of bust- nese interesting program was render- ed ending with a charming “duet from Kev, and Mrs. Hogan of Bellaire. A dainty repast was served ta Mes- dames Myers, Seve, Johnson, Greene, M. Moore, Preston, Misses Gianison, Lucas and Rev, and Mrs. Hogan, ‘AU the next meeting a series of studies will be taken up beginning with EB; P. Roe. Colonel Wm. A. Turner's home was the scene of a merry gathering of men on Monday evening, Jt being the forty-fifth anniversary of his birth. After spending a pleasant evening in whist and other soctal diversions, at 2 reasonable hour the guests being about 50 in number,,retired to the din- ing room.’ There the decorations added greatly to the occasion, together with the carefully prepared dinner of roast pig, oyster dressing, cranbert sauce, chicken salad. cheese, crack, ers, pickles, olives and cigars.” After dinner they all departed, leaviag their best wishes with Colonel Turner for many. more happy and successful yeais. ‘The memorial services of Panhan- dle lodge-will be held on December 3 in the Simpson M. E. church at 2:39 p.m. An excellent program has been arranged as follows: Organ prelude, S. M. Arter: opening memorial, serv- ices, Exalted Ruler Wm. Alexander; consider the “Lillies,” Alem Mixed quartet, Pittsburgh: responsive serv- ice, off:cers of the lodge trio, “Praise Yei" opening ode: prayer, Chaplain Brother Zell Kent; soprano soio, se- lected, Mrs. Mamie Bird; memorial aderess, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins; ten- or soi, “Hold Thou My Hand. J. Edw. Arter; eulozy, Brother G. W. Wilt iams:| closing’ ode; benediction; or- can preiude. Memoria! committee, Henry Aliensworth, Geo. Booker, G. W. Walliams, Thos, Williams, Bert Harrss. Mrs. Rev. B. H. Lee of Pittsbursh, and Mrs. “Alice Jeffries were the gucsts of the former's sfaughter, Mrs Joseph Verse of tls place: Mrs. G:ay of Mortow street and Mr. Mathéw, aiso of Wheeling, were quietly ansirried last Monday evenna. BEAVER FALLS A large and appreciative audience was at St. Joan's 3. M. E. church. West Bridgewater. tc bear Bev. H. G. Heoe of Wasbington, deliver his fa- mous lecture. “The Nezro, a D:amond Out of the Rough.” Miss Bernice Strawd of Beaver, is on the sick Hist. Miss Marcelia Butler attended the matinee on Saturday aftrnoon at the Masesti> theater at Rochester. The Smart Set played in Rochester cn-last Satrdas. Their show was a grand afia‘r and mujeved by all who witnessed t, Mr. and Mrs. Le: Belmont lett Qn ast Wednesday mozning tor Phitadal- yhia where they w.il be the guests of Mr. Belmonts mother and sister. They will vist in Washington, D. C. aefore revirn-ng home, Mrs, Over Ford is $l! improving in aeath. - S Mz Nan“: Keys of Bridsewarcr, ts in Greenville S.C. visiting rela hses and criends : The incant child of MY. Neway of New Briskinn, died en last Saturday morning at iv o'siors. The funeral vas cond. (ed py-Hev. H. E. Newman of New Brighion AM. E. chareh Miss Mary Bean Was a guest on rast Sunday of Miss Jeaan-tte Jones Oo: New Caste ach Mrs. Ida Cress ¢ Maron HW New Brighten, called cn friends in Beaver Fats on last) Monday. (here a umber ©: persons from Beaver Fails and New Brizhton at tone Gthe performance at the Rockes- ‘ter theater last Saturday evening. Mrs. Richard Wagner. and sister, Mrs, May Johnson, attended the lec ture at St Jobn's A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater last Thursday even ing. = The Ladies of the Rebecca Aldridge club of Beaver Valley met at the resi- dence of .Mrs. Edward Williams in First avenite, Beaver Falis. A great deal of business was transacted at this meeting. after which the hostess served the ladies with a most appetiz: ing luncheon. The table presented 4 fine appearance, the decoratidns ‘e- ing green and white. The next meet ing wil be hed at the home of Mrs. Hattie Burgette in Seventh aevnue. near Ninth street. The ladies bave sent a uatrel of provisions and cloth- ing to tie home, Mrs, Elizabeth Gib. ons donated 10 the club $2 worth of sroveries ter Which the ladies thank fer. They wi be sending a box near Christmas with toss, fruit and candies for cailuren aad wou'd gladiy receive anvihing tht any one would be kind (nousk to sive them to belp cheer the Hite ones. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Moodor of Moraia, very pleasant entertained Mr. and Mzs. 1. N. Cobb at their Home with a well-appointed dinner on last Sundsy evening. : Grand raily services at Second Bap list church of Beaver Falls were well attended at both morning and evening services, Rev. Ingram of Woodlawn. preached uso tine sermons and quite a neat sum was realized for which the pastor, Rev. Wm. Nelson and con- gregation feel very: Ghanktul to. all parser ip ae ERIE NOTES Mrs. Charles Valentine is ving her parents in-Meadvil’e, Pa. Mrs. Margaret J. Kittrell, who has been quite iil with tonsilitis and la grippe tor the past two Weeks, is able to be xhout. Bay City Lodge No. 68, F. and A. M. held the? annual, installation of of ficers last Tuesday. ‘The officers are as follows: Clarence C. Kittrell, past Worshipful master; David Mead, W. M.; Robert Douglas, Sr. W.; John Russell, Jr. Wis John S, Hicks, treas- urer; Robert Baxter, secretary; ‘Thomas Brown, Sr. D.; Harry Minor, Jr. D.: Clarence C. Rittreit, chaplain; Edward Duvall, tier. Mis. Richard Coppar. was calted to Phitadeiphia, Pa. to the bedside oi her husund, who is quite ill. She was accompanied by her daughter Edythe. Henry Hardy departed this life on Monday night, November 27, at_his residence, 255 Bast Seventh ° street, uged 61 years and 8 months. Funerai services Were held on Wednesday att- ernoon at 2:30 p.m, from St. James’ A.M. E. church, Mr. Hardy was a mainber of Bay City Lodge No. 68, F. and A. M. Asleep in Jesus’ blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep. A loving wife, two brothers and a host of friends mourn his loss. Services at the St. James A. M. E. church are being well attended. Rev. J..N, Gibbs always has a spiritual feast in store. The choir renders excellent musi¢, especially at the evening service. Joseph Tuntstal Joined the choir. He is a ell train- ed tenor singer. Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Mackey of Girard, Pa, were Erie visitors; also Stephen Jasper of Greenville, Pa. Clarence C. Kittrell will leave the city on December 7 for an extensive trip through the South and Southwest, to visit his relatives and friends and also some of the largest industrial schools. Mr. Kittrell Is one of the leading horseshoers in this city and is deeply interested in the- Industrial traitling of the Negro. “Robert Jackson, an unknown young man, departed from this life on Mon- day night, November 27, at the Hamot hospital." As there was no one here to claim the body, it was, shipped to Philadelphia, Pa., to the medical col- lege. ‘This should be a lesson for young men leaving home without be- ing identified in some Way to good citizens in the community, where de- cia te inenba thea. WAYNESBURG Rev.‘R. C. Bumey delivered a ine sermon to the A. M. E. congrezation last Sunday evening, which was their quarterly meeting day. He wif also lecture to men only on Tuesday even- ing in the lecture room ofA. M. E. church, : ‘The Rev. Dr. Meade of the First Presbyterian church, delivered an ex. cellent sermon in the social room o} the Franklin Street A. M. B. cburcb ‘on Supfay afternoon. ~ Mrs’ Cora Workman and Mrs. El zabeth Williams were calling on Miss Lizzie Workman on Sunday afternoort whi is still improving in health. George Ferrel has been very ill at his home for a few days. ‘Mrs, Della Suttles is also number ed with the sick this week. ; Te ee en eee, ae The vervices were well attended on Sabbath. Rev. Jones delivered two soul inspiring discourses. T. J. Woodward of Connellsvi'le, way visiting at his home here over Sabbath. Teaze Asbury of Washington, cal ed on J. F, Webster on Sabbath, who is very refiously fll and at this writ ing is not improving. Samuel Smith of California, was a Sabbath caller here. Mra, W. D. Stewart bas moved to Cleveland, 0. M. Primas, who has been confined to his bed for more than a week is now on the mend. iWarry Robinson of Belle Vernon. vs ted in Charleroi recently. ‘rs, Anna Williams of Stanton. Va. who has been visiting her son and duuzhter, Mr, and Mrs, Junius Haré- in G2 Fatowheld Avenue, left for he: hecne cn Sunday evening, leaving be- bindqher a host of friends. 2 Frank Bell, a well known and re- syected young man of Point Pleasant. W. Va. who has made bis home in Ckarlerei for about two years. died on Sunday evening frgm twdercutosis, Services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Waiter Fox on Monday evening at 7:34 p.m. conducted by tev. L. V. dpnes. The remains were st td his home oa Tursday ‘The Pittsburg Courfer 1¢ on file at Darmegie Institute Periodical Rooms. _ WATCH THE COURIER GROW! SUBGONSEHOUS EXISTENCE > By MASON A. WHITFIELD, Sackeon. Mien. In an attempt to discourse-on the somplex, social and political cond+ don of this age with a Mr. Biggs, & white gentleman of broad and con- fervative views, one statement of his ended to change the entire social jomplexion of our discussion. Mr. Biggs said he was impreysed mightily with the consciousness of an inex- jlainable force underlying human af- ‘airs. This force does not act in the tature of a Warning. but seems more yositive and directive in its migaton. Xs position is at the substratum of quman matlers. Ks verdict {a ren- lered aiter the vaporings of superS- tial agitations have passed away. What is that mysterious “something,” inyway? It is the yolce of the peo- Ne? Not necessarity so, 1 should ‘ink. The people are as prone to ‘ender adverse judgments as any sther, But the verdict of that subtle ‘orce of which we-speck Is final in all- natters whatsoever. Can it be the ‘everberations from the spirit of shilosophy or the consonant play of hhe forces of dame nature itself? From each and all of these answers i beg to appeal. There is a manifest wonscious force that gives: shape to quman affairs. Ite voice has been seard by the spiritual-minded ones of zarth evir since “Man became a liv- ng soul.” The scientist hears and tees {t in natural phenomena; the ar dst sees it on canvas and in stone; dut ft remains for Christian worship- pers to see it changing the heart of nan and producing social upheavals ot a higher type. ‘The cause that is producing such & narked change in human affairs, then, 8 Christianity. It is gradually and nffectually ramifying every phase of ‘fe in a national way. It is capturing che hearts of men directly and indt- fectly. This fact may be. illustrated ay our political Ife, There are ‘mes and occasions when broad polt- nes dominate and win; then there ire times when vicious and discrim- native measures assume control. The former hold adamantine sway, with ao one to question their right to rule. The tatter always invariably precipl- tate a, struggle for their existence. They serve to conjure the inteilect by Inspiring it to concoct schemes and xo invent technicalities. The relation at the two processes Is nicely ex- pressed by the story between the sly tox and the cat In the “bild’s, Story Book." The fox claimed to have a monopoly of all tricks; while the cat dlaimed but one. In an extréme mo- ment the fox exbausted his bag full of tricks and was killed. The cat trusted her one and was saved. Men may devise and gcheme to abridge the tights of those whom they have be- come deluded. into belleving are in- terlor to them, but oncoming genera tions are sure to change the verdict. History teems with evidence to gus- tain this assertion. ei ‘The forces of Chriatianity are mar- shalling, though in broken ranks as yet, as never before in the history of the world. Philosophy and sclence no longer exist”as distinct entities, but have been bridled so as to facilitate the spread of Christianity in all the world. Aristotle, Plato and Newton only serve now to embellish and en- hance the value of the Christian re- ligion. . Mankind {s more and more seeking how to best live together in spirit and power of the Prince of Peace. The most laudable project of this day is the idea expressed under “Inter- national Arbitration.” . Subordinate to that great movement is to be men- tioned the great Interracial congress held in London, England, Juiy 26-29, agit. No man, of whatever race he fs, ‘fall to see the finger of the Al- mighty writfag the aeatiny of all races of eatth through that great London meeting, Fully fifty nations were representetl. The contensus of opinion was that man is equal to man irrespective of race, color, or intem- perate speech. ‘Toese general gatherings are destined to have a wholesome bearing on smaller bodies and even individual ideas. “Yet a little while and the wicked is no more,” {s a logical con- clusion. The negro 1s scanning the spiritual skies and is about ready to answer Mrs. Sojourner Truth’s dec- laration to Fred Douglass: “God {s sot dead.” - While God has ever been in the world, his presence was never more manifest than it 1s today. In olden times it was the mission of a Moses, a Joshua or an Elijah to teveal him to the astounded bystanders. Not.al- together so now. The fntellectual ziants of secular knowledge see an in- scription on the walls of human af- fairs that puzzles them as mightily as ever Belshazzar of Babylonian fam was puzzled. They call {t a myster- lous “something.” Truly it fs a mys: tery to them. The tens of thousands of cburcbes and Christian organiza- tons can read the solémn mystery. “Praise God from whom all blessings WH:CH, 18 DIFTERENT. ‘The editor was trying to placate ap indignant statesman. “Al we sald about you in the paper. Mr. Krakafack,” he assured him, “was that you seemed to.have an inade quate gene of proportion.” “Not by a blamed sight!” roared the caller. What you sald about me was that I seemed to have an’ inade auate proportion of sepse!”—Chicago Tribyne. “se EO DIPLOMACY AND HANDICAPS. “If a man called me a Har T'd lick bim If he welehed 399 pounds.” “Well. you big bluff, I say you're a tian!” “Ru yourself. You don't welgh more than 150, and you're immune.” —Cleveland Leader. The greatest of these is charity— sometimes the greatest sham. Leck not upon the wine when it fe ted—extra dry ought to be buff. __ eeu —_—————S “MRS. E. JONES Dealer aiid Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS Switches, Puffs,, Transformations. 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It reaches the people of | the town and vicinity you want to reach. _ Try It- It Pays : —_____—_#—_—— ~BHAERON, PA. ; “eu Gieeal Premise!) Rev. Barber of South Sharon, preached at the A. E. Zion church on Sunday nizht. Rev. Barber was re- cently ordained as a minister and bas a bright future. His sermon was en- joyed by all those present and was fult of good. plain gospel that/all could understand. ‘Mrs. A. Lockett and son visited friends in Youngstown over Sunday. The debate at the A. M. EB Zoo Literary on Tuesday night was woo Dy the negative side, Emmett Cloptoo and F. Rusgell. ‘Miss Alvena Oldham gave a towel shower on ber aunt, Mrs. Coleman South Sharo@® A large number f friends were present. Leach served and an enjoyable time was had by all. ie ‘Warrea Turner has moved his fam- iy from South Sharon to Wheatland, a - Those persons who are indebted to the Courier please pay the boy as we have to pay whether you pay br not and he cannot afford to carry free par pers, ‘ is Attraction of the Unknown, Nothing ts so firmly delieved as what we least know.—Montaigne, HOUSEHOLD 908-910 PENN AVENUE MAKE YOUR HOME INVITING You can make the greatest improvement with a new piece of Diningroom Furniture—a Davenport, a Pretty Rug or some other useful article for your home. WITH JUST A FEW DOLLARS. The Household will let you pay the Easy Way. See our display of Gas Ranges. They are the greatest Money and Gas Savers ever offered. See 3-Room Home Outfit, only $87.50. 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This "Duquesne" Solid Cast Iron Gas Range has been built for our exclusive sale, and we guarantee every one to be made from Select Gray Pig Iron throughout. This range is everlasting because there are no parts to rust or burn out, at the same time being the most economical Gas Range on the market. It is fitted with handdrilled cast iron $tar Burners. The oven door has a thermometer that indicates the exact heat of the oven. This range is artistically trimmed with nickeled parts, that make it very attractive, at the same time a very easy range to clean. PAY THE EASY WAY. You can point with pride to this furniture because it has the high qualities, only found in high-class pieces. It's made of solid oak. Beautifully polished and finished. See the pattern French plate mirror, and leaded art glass door and general artillery cannon. There is a statue in Filipinna that can dupliate it for twice the money. This Beautiful Unifold $27.50 Bed Davenport . . . This improved "Unifold" Bed Davenport is the greatest piece of furniture that it has ever been our good fortune to buy, and offer to customers at this remarkable low price. The frame of this davenport is made of selected quarter oak or birch malachygany. The back and seat are unlobed with a grade of Nunttuck leather and the seat is upholstered plain. One motion changes it from a handsome parlor piece to the most comfortable bed. If you have seen the good bed davenport then come to The Household and see the best. YOU CAN FAX THE EASY WAY. 100 bales of new creations arrived during this week. We never saw prettier patterns, and we doubt if rugs of such splendid quality ever before sold for less than $20. We have the exclusive agency of Nuttan rugs—you can not buy them anywhere else in Pittsburgh. They are 812 feet in size and the splendid texture insures years of durability, which delivers them you pay the balance $500 a week. Sale price... E LEAD WITH NEW STYLES AND WINTER. PAY AS YOU PLEASE Workmanship Guaranteed WITH WORLD'S FASHIONS 356 2 F. PITTSBURGH, PA The rally held at Simpson church last Sunday was a decided success. The ample raised was near two hundred dollars. All made splendid reports. We, the members of Simpson church, extend our heartiest thanks to the public for their kindness in this effort. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD WITH NEW STYLES FALL AND WINTER. Mrs. W. V. Howard and children left on Tuesday to join her husband, who has gone to Los Angeles, Cal. Little Elizabeth Lewis of North Sixth street, is very ill. Large double door solid oak, neatly carved, dust proof and fitted with two drawers. Solid Cast Gas Range $23.75 Set of Irons FREE With Ranges Bought on Part Payment Plan. Solid Cast Iron Gas Range has been built for a guarantee every one to be made from throughout. This range is everlasting because it or burn out, at the same time being the range on the market. It is fitted with hand- makers. The oven door has a thermometer heat of the oven. This range is artistically arts, that make it very attractive, at the range to clean. Beautiful Unifold $27.50 Davenport . . . $2.00 CASH; 75¢ A WEEK Mattress Free With This Davenport "Mold" Bed Davenport is the greatest piece of furniture for good fortune to buy, and offer to customers at this re- member frame of this Davenport is made of selected quarter organ. The hick and seat are unobstructed with AI grade at noted for the wearing qualities. The back is deeply sag is upholstered plain. One motion changes it from to the most comfortable bed. If you have seen the good me to The Household and see the best. YOU CAN PAY WITH A NEW RUG New Siltex Velvet Rugs The rich quality, combined with the rare beauty that these rugs embody, commend them to the most discriminating housekeeper. Siltex rugs have a luxurious appearance that seems to permeate the entire room in which they are placed. They do not stain, nor do they not fade. Nowhere can you buy a rug for £250.00 that is the equal of this famous, make, and yet our modest price for them is only.....$18.50 THE COURIER This Special Odd Dresser $10.25 This big solid oak Dresser is among a large selection of odd dressers we are closing out at a remarkable low price. This style has large mirror and serpentine front. Mrs. Julia Fiming of Greensburg, Pa., was called here by the sickness of her sister, Mrs. Florence Lewis and little niece Elizabeth. Miss Eva Simms has returned to Steubenville. Mr. and Mrs. Hush C. Davis entertained at a family Thanksgiving dinner. Coverers were laid for eight. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Palmer spent Sunday at his home in Bridgeport. Miss Lotte B. Hargrave of Smithfield, spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Robinson, prior to going to Rockster, N. Y., where she has accepted a position. William Clark of Mount Pleasant, spent Sunday with Miss Elizabeth Coyns. Mrs. Russell Pourz is ill. Mrs. Alice Dorggett is ill. Mrs. Charles Hanna was in Wheelering shooting on Monday. Lawyer Alex Martin of Cleveland, was here stopping at Mrs. A. L. Guyz, trying a breach of promise case for $50,000. The Santon club entertained the Stanton club at the club room on Tuesday, November 28. The out-of- town guest was Mrs. M. P. Heath of Washington, D. C. Monongahela Another of the representative citizens of Monongahela City is Captain William Cattlin. He is well known throughout the State and is active in the several secret organizations with which he is connected. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Monongahela Memorial Hopistal and served as assistant city assessor. He conducts an equal rights barber shop and enjoy the patronage of many of the leading citizens of the town. C. H. Davis of Courtney is a native of Monongahela City and a veteran of the Civil War, also having served ten years in the regular army. For the past twenty-two years he has been conducting a general store in the small mining town of Courtney, a short distance from his native home. Mr. Davis has been signally successful in his enterprise. He has a well-stocked store, the largest in the town, and owns considerable real estate: Richard Kemper is the largest individual Negro property owner in the city and is constantly adding to his reality holdings. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McPherson and Miss Mildred Smith were callers at Pittsburgh on Friday. Mrs. Manling, mother of the Household of Ruth, gave a very good lecture on Monday. The Western Baptist Union was in session on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Second Baptist church of Monongahela. They had quite a very good day. The collection for the day amounted to $115.50. This will go to help build a new structure. The morning sermon was preached by Rev. Loumax of Brownsville. About 200 people were present. The Sunday school was held at 9 o'clock in the morning. The afternoon sermon was preached my Rev. Fields of the First Baptist church of Finieyville. About 200 people were present. The union was attended by about 75 delegates. Meals were served at the church. The Household of Ruth, No. 479, celebrated their twenty-fourth anniversary on November 22, 1911. A fine program was rendered by members of the Household. Mother Robinson Manley gave an excellent address of the history of the Household, dating from Household No. 1, in which she was the first chartered member. The N. G., Mrs. G. Pitts, gave a fine section from the poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Mrs. Joseph Richards, Mrs. G. Pitts, Mrs. Dora Jackson, Mrs. M. B. Jones, Mrs. S. A. Batch, Mrs. Anna McPherson and Mrs. B. Montgomery attended a rattlebox party given in honor of Mrs. Johnson from Cambridge, O. The sisters of the Household, No. 479, gave a reception at the residence of Mrs. S. A. Batch, in honor of Mother Robinson Manley on Tuesday evening. Albert Hilton and Miss Helen Batch spent Thanksgivink with Mrs. Leota Beane and Mrs. Alwyne Vibrett. Mrs. E. Bias has suffered for about three weeks with an attack of pneumonia. MONESSEN, PA. (By Junius Smith.) The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Perry of Charleroi was on Thursday afternoon the scene of a birthday party given by Mrs. Perry in honor of Mrs. Lulu V. Springgs of Monessen. The invited guests were the I. N. W. G. Pink and white carnations, chrys anthemums and asters were used in forming the pretty decorations. A delicious lunch was served. Mrs. Springgs was the recipient of many beautiful presents. beautiful present Mrs. Homer Jackson of Motheral avenue, was hostess on November 21 at a pretty appointed at home. The affair was in honor of Mrs. Jackson's sister, Mrs. Winnie Johnson of Cambridge, O. It was called a rattle box and was unique in every way. Assisting Mrs. Jackson in the receiving line were her sisters, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. J. W. Ody and Mrs. R. G. Garnes. Dainty refreshments were served and souvenirs of rattle boxes were presented to each guest. Those present besides the hostess' sisters were: Mrs. M. Jones, Mrs. G. Pitts, Mrs. A. McPherson, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Batch, Mrs. J. Richards, Mrs. D. Jackson of Monongahela, Mrs. L. V. Jones of Charleroi, Mrs. M. Taylor, Mrs. H. Saunders, Mrs. H. Turner, Miss B. Long, Mrs. M. Mathews, Mrs. W. Gassaway, Mrs. James, Mrs. H. Brown, Mrs. A. Boyer, Mrs. P. Lynch, Mrs. D. R. Scott of Monessen, Mrs. G. Brown of Washington and Mrs. M. Douglass or Fort Wayne, Ind. Miss Mamie Satter, form-rly Mrs. Jones, has returned to Monessen from an extended trip at Columbus, O. and Nashville, Tenn., where she has been for a number of years. She is now the guest of her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Sampler. She expects to make her future home with her son, Dallag Jones of Donora, Pa. Chambersburg (By Gladys Willis.) The Hamolers met at the home of Mrs. Ransom on Thursday evening at side o'clock. Barl James and Garnet Howard of this place, who went to Pittsburgh several months ago, returned very much pleased with the city. Mrs. Hanna Howard suffered an accident on Monday by falling down her cellar steps. She is now improving. Mrs. John' Holensworth, who underwent an operation some weeks ago is now able to be out again. "A Tom Thumb wedding will be held at Hope Presbyterian church soon. Details will appear later. The bazaar at St. James A. M. E. church began on Monday evening. Mrs. Hanna Comton is ill. Mrs. Barnum of Williamsport, Md., was the guest of her sister. Mrs. C. P. Norris. Freshening at St. James A. M. E. church on Thursday at 11 a.m. by Rev. J. F. Colbert. Mr. and Mrs. Royal Christian entertained Mr. and Mrs. John W. Cager. Aunties writing Mrs. Emily Anderson, who is ill, has improved but little. Dr. Clinton and family are sojourning in Pittsburgh. Our town is beautifully decorated for Thanksgiving. Miss Grace Starks is organizing an embroidery class for the young girls of this place. Mrs. Celia Jones held a musicale at the A. M. E. Zion church on Thursday evening. It was a success. Anomaly Frequently Noticed. The worst men often give the best advice.—Bailey. The National Religious Training School Durham, N. C. Offers the Following Special Courses: I. Religious Training This is especially adapted to those who desire Workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. and Y. W. C. A. Training For Christian Mime This course will train young men especially in pra- fess of reaching and saving men. This course will Workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. II. Department of Music Vocal and instrumental. IV. Literary Branches Academic and Collegiate. Commercial Department Department of Industry and women to a limited number who are wort- applications for admission must be made by S. R FURTHER INFORMATION, ADDRESS NEXT, NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL DURHAM, N. C. L. 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