Pittsburgh Courier

THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. VOL. II. NO. 52. Dr. Ernest Lyon Makes Stirring Plea For Autonomy. CONFERENCE ISSUES STATED. Question of Future Relationship Between White and Colored Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church as a Body Will Be Leading Topic at Next General Conference. By FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. Baltimore—When the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets in Minneapolis next May the question of the status of the colored membership of the denomination may be discussed at length. This discussion may take shape in measures for the increasing of the influence of the colored constituency, autonomy or segregation. Within the past eighteen months three things have been discussed at considerable length by leading white and colored Methodist clergymen. Our race has at present a missionary bishop, Dr. L. B. Scott, for the work in Africa and a number of officials whose work is the partial oversight of the twenty-one conferences among our people in this country. These officials are for the most part products of the schools which the denomination has maintained for the race since the civil war and are not openly committed to either segregation or autonomy, with but one exception. This exception is Bishop Scott, who blithed at possible autonomy in a widely read article in one of the denominal publications some months ago. Since then Bishop David H. Moore has suggested that colored men be elected to the bishopric and given oversight of the colored conferences. He instances the separation of the Freedmen's Aid society from the southern educational board and the employ- KEY, DR. ERNEST LYON. ment of a colored secretary by the former society to look after the work of the society in the conferences in support of his contention. After starting that a member of the race as superintendent would be inspiring to the colored members of the denomination he makes the following plea for autonomy: We have been in the church over two score years, reckoning from the close of the civil war. What have we been doing all this time? In some school, some say, undergoing training. Well, that is a good and noble thing, but when will be graduation day? In our own denomination day? Such a day is always inspiring to parents as well as to professors and pupils. Is there none worthy among the school pupils in training since 1532? What is it that we have no commencement? Was it been the fault of the instructors or of our own resources in the answer. Somebody is responsible for results. Either the instructors have failed to instruct or the pupils have been the public of receiving instruction. In either case it is a reflection on all parties concerned. In my judgment, anything is best that will enable us to stand upon our own feet that will enable us to act and to plan for ourselves as other independent denominations—any condition that will develop race consciousness, self reliance and self dependence. Whether that be autonomy or segregation, it would seem to make very difficult to understand that the desired results. Personally I would prefer autonomy to segregation. By autonomy I mean the plan suggested by the late Bishop Foster—to wit, that we remain exactly as we are in the mother church, but governing ourselves instead of being governed by the annual conferences presided over by white bishops they be presided over by colored bishops who meet with the white bishops in their semiannual gathering to plan for the work among both white and colored people; that we have a missionary, church extension. Sunday school union. Eworth league. Treedmen and animate church conducts exactly like the present ones, with the exception that instead of write secretaries, as we now have, they be colored secretaries. This arrangement would give us full fledged secretaries instead of the annots, as now. This arrangement would open up real opportunities to develop our service, would increase our interest, would be magical in our consignments. Surely no colored man who has the interest of his recent heart would obey a plan that had in it larger opportunities for us. What just reason can be give for not wanting such a plan? As to the master of elections, he would act siggly and alone, voting in his own preference for the bishop according to his own preferences and not, as now proposed. PHILLIPS' CENTENARY IS WIDELY OBSERVED Great Appreciation Is Shown By Benefactors of Fearless Abolitionist RACE ORGANIZATIONS MEET The large number of meetings held by Afro-Americans throughout the country in honor of the centenary of the birth of Wendell Phillips clearly indicates the appreciation of the race for those who paved the way for its freedom from the curse of slavery. Some of the organizations which conducted meetings were the American Negro academy in Washington, the National Independent Political league and the New England Suffrage league in Boston and the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, New York, which held its meeting at Plymouth church in Brooklyn. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis presided at the Brooklyn meeting, which was enthusiastic and largely attended. The speakers were Mr. Charles Edward Russell, the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom and the Rev. Dr. John Haynes Holmes. Each of the speakers paid a glowing tribute to the work, manhood, zeal and personal sacrifices of the great anti-slavery hero and champion of the cause of the oppressed and unjustly afflicted slaves. Significant and timely was the address of the Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom, which was in part as follows: One hundred years ago Nov. 29 Wendell Phillips was born. His unselfish devotion to the cause of humanity has made not only black men, but liberty loving men and women everywhere, his debtors. The surroundings amid which these humorous exercises has right set are significant when reading added inspiration about ours. We are within the walls of Plymouth church, whose pulpit Henry Ward Beecher made famous throughout the English speaking world. At a time when the American pulpit was for the most hard either dumb upon the evils of slavery or threw about that the evils of religion Henry Ward Beecher stood there, a mighty Jove, hurling the hot thunderbolts of his wrath against it. He was one of the best friends the cause of freedom ever had. He has demonstrated the power and influence of the unmuzzled pulpit. He was much more concerned with the acts of the supporters of slavery than he was able to resist. He was the confidant of the captors and the courage to do that for lack of which the church and the unchurched masses are perishing today. He stood on the banks of the Hudson instead of the banks of the Jordan and applied the gospel to the moral, political and social problems of his time. Wendell hulps tabored the confidant's Declaration of Independence. Lincoln's proclamation of emancipation, the victories of Sheridan and Sherman, Meade and Grant, put Jefferson Davis to flight and completely subdued the south's power of armed resistance. The south sued for peace not because it had changed, not because its heptapus fire through four years of bloody war had converted it to Summer's view of the barbarianism of slavery, but because God had made it helpless by pressing the bitter cup of its iniquities to its lips until it had been drained to the dregs. As Wendell Phillips took his oath of surrender, its sanctioned slavery, so today the only impregnable position we can take is to plant our feet upon the constitution as amended and stand there without compromise. OHIO BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE Come Together Through Efforts of Welcome T. Blue, Real Estate Man, of Columbus, O. Special to the Courier: CLEVELAND, O. Dec. 13.—A meeting of about 75 colored business men from every section of Ohio, was held in Columbus, O. on Monday, December 1 at the Lincoln Ohio Industrial school. After talks by several of the delegates, an organization was formed to be known as the Colored Business Men's Association of Ohio. The following officers were chosen: President, Welcome T. Blue, Cleveland, O.; vice presidents, B. F. Stewart, Norwalk, O.; J. H. Finley, Dayton, O.; Alfred A. Alfred, Marietta, O. and G. A. Morgan of Columbus, O.; secretary, Larry Godman, Columbus, O.; correspondent secretary, James M. French, Sandusky, O.; transcriber, B. C. Fisher, Lorain, O.; executive committee, P. W. Chavers, E. A. Spanklin, Thomas Williams and Wheeler Brooks, Columbus. Elwidge Peterson, Unclevilleville; John Williams, Oberlin, and Henry Tucker, Oberlin. This organization was perfected through the efforts of Welcome Blue, a prominent real estate dealer in Cleveland, O. The object of the association is to encourage thrift and industry among colored people. Meetings will be held annually on their Monday in August. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Hosson B. Mews.....Cornpops, Pa. Jujah L. Black.....Cornpops, Pa. Paul C. Mays.....Pittsburgh Elonor Thornton.....Pittsburgh Charles W. Dandridge.....Pittsburgh Alice V. Stewart.....Pittsburgh Henry Howard.....Pittsburgh Mary Jones.....Pittsburgh Henry H. Hart.....Pittsburgh Rosa Sheppard.....Pittsburgh William Allen.....Pittsburgh Julia Christian.....Pittsburgh Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. PITTSBURG, PA., DECEMBER 16, 1911. The Order In West Virginia Unveils Granite Shatt. Interesting Scenes and Imposing Ceremonies at Unveiling of Monument to Late Supreme Grand Chancellor Samuel W. Starks—Governor Glasscock's Tribute to the Fallen Chieftain. Charleston, W. Va.—An event of more than state wide interest was the recent formal unveiling of the granite monument erected to the memory of Samuel W. Starks, who was grand chancellor of the West Virginia Knights of Pythias and supreme chancellor of the order's jurisdiction. Mr. Starks also held the position of state librarian. The parade was formed at the K. of P. hall and was led by the First regiment K. of P. band, which was followed by Brigadier General J. A. Campbell, his staff, two companies of the uniform rank Knights of Pythias, members of the Masonic order, mem- RO bers of the Pythian subordinate lodges and carriages and automobiles containing the speakers. T. G. Nutter acted as master of the unveiling ceremonies and addresses were delivered by Governor William E. Glasscock, former Governor William M. O. Dawson, Secretary of State Stuart F. Reed, R. R. Jackson, Pythian major general; J. R. Jefferson head of the woman's auxiliary of the Knights, and Mr. Jones, grand chancellor of Kentucky. Governor Glasscock's address was an intensely practical one, dealing with the practical side of the life of the man in whose memory the monument was erected. He called attention to those rare characters deserving of such honors and urged his younger hearers, of whom there was a large number, to emulate the traits of Samuel W. Starks, to follow his example of usefulness, for it is only those whose highest ambition it is to serve others who have won their names carved in lasting marble or cast in enduring bronze. The monument, which has a commanding view of the city of Charleston, stands a few feet below the crest on the east side of the hill in Spring Hill cemetery. It is of granite and thirty two feet in height, obelisk shaped and was erected at a cost of about $2,700, which includes the price of the ground. It is the consummation of the resolution in the grand lodge of West Virginia Pythians by J. C. Glimer, who succeeded Mr. Starks as state librarian and editor of the Advocate, at the meeting held in Charleston two years ago last August. The amount raised by this method was $2,645. On its base are carried the dates of Mr. Starks' birth and death, his induction into the offices of grand chancellor of West Virginia and supreme chancellor of the order's jurisdiction and appointment as state librarian. Discrimination Cost Company $500. Mrs. Mirerva Miller of Paterson, N. J., was awarded a judgment of $500 and costs by Judge W. C. Cabell in the Passaic (N. J.) district court on Nov. 24 against a Paterson show house for overcharge in theater tickets because the purchaser happened to be a colored person. Tuskegee as a Convention Town. Tuskegee. Ala., is looming up as a convention town. The national Sunday school congress will hold its session there in June, 1912, and in August the National Medical association will hold its annual convention at the same place. On account of Holiday rush at Post Office, all notes next week must be in office on Tuesday. Paper will go on press Wednesday. GIRL'S TALE OF AUTO HOLDUP BY NEGRO DENIED BY FATHER Damages Paid To Salesman Whose Buggy She Had Wrecked. Deserted by her parents and other members of her family, branded "iar" by her father, who has publicly repudiated her story of being held up and robbed by Negro highwaymen while in her automobile three weeks ago, the pretty little 16-year-old girl, daughter of wealthy John A. Burr, a farmer living five miles east of Washington on the old National pike, still asserts her innocence, and with tears and sobs repeats the story which electrified the whole country three weeks ago, and which set officers of the law and bloodhounds at work to run her alleged assailants to earth. John Burr won't talk on the matter, but he has paid $300 damages to W. H. Adams, a traveling salman for a Philadelphia feed company, who says Miss Burr drove her machine into his rig on the night of the alleged hold-up, killing his horse, smashing his buggy and badly injuring him, as he turned from a sde road onto the National pike. Adams was in a local hospital for some time. He asserts the wrecked condition of the Burr automobile resulted from the collision with his rig. He says the machine was driven by a woman and several witnesses declared the woman was Miss Burr. Girl's Startling Story. The girl caused a big sensation in the county three weeks ago by being found in her automobile in front of her home in a state of almost complete nervous collapse. It was shortly after dusk. November 16. When partially revived Beatrice told her parents that as she had been driving at a slow rate of speed along the plce, near her home, she was stopped by three masked Negro thugs who struck her, riffed her purse and then partially wrecked the car, smashing the windshield with hammers, and threatening her with death and violence if she told of the occurrence. They then started the machine and she went home. Bloodhounds were taken to the scene of the holdup the following morning, but failed to find a scent, and when news of the breaking of Adams' rig was circulated, offices of the law openly stated their unbelief in the girl's story. Police Were Mystified. Witnesses came forward who declared that they had been three Negroes answering Miss Burr's description of her assailants, hurrying from the scene of the alleged hoidup on the night of November 16. The police then got busy in earnest, but say they have been unable to find any substantial clues. When Adams, the traveling salesman, had recovered, in company with officials of his company from Philadelphia, he started an investigation of his wreck. As a result of these investigations demands were made upon John Burr for the payment of damages resulting from the killing of Adams' horse and the demolition of his buggy. Burr at first stoutly refused to consider such a proposition, scouting the claim of Adams that Miss Burr's car had collided with the horse and buggy. This week a lengthy conference was held between Burr and his attorney and Adams and his counsel. Following this conference, announcement was made that Burr had been convinced that his daughter drove her car into Adams' rig and that he had paid $300 to settle damage claims. The editorial comment of the Courier under date of November 18th is as follows, which is confirmed three weeks later in the above article: "A Fish Story "The usual big headline of the local papers <b>cold of a boid hoodup of a pretty white girl who is driving her automobile along the turnpike just out of Washington, Pa. The highwaymen were all Negroes, says the autolist. She said that they did her no bodily harm, but made her stop her auto in the road, and just 'hacked and 'mutilated the car. They said, we'll get even with you" and after they "hacked the car" they cranked it for me and told me to drive on." Following the business story told by the almost exhausted Miss, a farmer came into the town and reported that a man named Adams who was driving on the same pole had been run down by some one driving an automobile. The man Adams was badly hurt, his horse killed, and the buggy to splinter. He was struck from the road and could not see the driver of the auto. He was struck near the same place and about at the same time the Negroes held up theady autolist. "Of course the story of the lady went as genuine bloodhounds put on the trail and detectives and deputies sent out to tower the neighborhood. They saw no one, the hounds struck no trail, and the only thing found was a scared buggy." Weather Negroes held up the lady. NOVEL BY DU BOIS A SPLENDID ACHIEVMENT "Quest of the Silver Fleece" Like Unto "Uncle Tom's Cabin New York.—I propose to put aside my notebook on advertising thoughts for the time being and tell you about "The Quest of the Silver Fleece," the novel by W. E. Du Bols. I first saw Dr. Du Bols when I was a schoolboy. He had come to my little Georgia town to deliver an address and stopped for two days at my home. When he left I accompanied him to the station. in after years I met him at Atlanta university as student and teacher. In the classroom I worshiped his philosophy of life, and from the platform I marveled at his teachings. I took every opportunity to drink deeply from his knowledge of men and things, upper worlds and lower worlds and of 10,000,000 black people, despised, ill treated and misunderstood. Through these years of direct and indirect association I thought I knew the man, but it remained for "The Quest of the Silver Fleece" to open my eyes to the fathomless depths of his knowledge of human nature and his "inner strivings" for justice to his people. As I had always met his written thoughts in a serious, pessimistic vein I feared I might lose him in fiction, and with a feeling of curiosity I began his novel. From curiosity the feeling rapidly changed to interest and bewilderment, and at the finish the 400 pages seemed but a chapter, and I learned for more to read. Unlike many books, it will appeal to all men; it is so human. The puritanic New Englander, the busy, indifferent northerner; the host headed, radical southerner; the patient, thoughtful Afro-American, will find in it some truth he had not known, some thought he had thought and lost awhile and a revelation of real yearning, which is, after all, but a human desire for fair play. You awaken to find yourself in the black belt of Alabama, dense with swamps and underbrush and denser still with ignorance, vice and superstition. Out of these murky depths there come a black boy and a brown girl, whose fortunes you eagerly follow from this blackness to the light of intelligence in Washington and back again to this same blackness to carry this new light. You see the cotton growing in the fields, you hear the hum of the cotton gins, and you peep into the secret council of moneyed men who control prices and corner markets. Every phase of the Negro problem is discussed before your eyes are you are aware what is happening. The hideousness of prejudice, jim-crowism and peonage are vividly and truthfully touched in the author's fascinating style, and every once in awhile one feels like shouting, "Oh, consistency, where art thou?" The book will live, and in after years we will teach our children to read "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a story of slaves, and its remarkable sequel, a story of half slaves, "The Quest of the Silver Fleece." These two great books must live together. Soap Good for the Teeth. Soap is beneficial to the teeth; being an alkali, it counteracts acids, which are injurious to the enamel. A simple way to clean the teeth is to have a piece of curd soap kept for the purpose. Wet the toothbrush, rub lightly on the soap, dip in prepared chalk, and brush the teeth well; rinse with tepid water. Two or three times a week put a few drops of myrrh into the rinsing water. Valuable Literary Find. Some time ago an interesting literary find was made in the archives of the Bible house in London. It consisted of George Borrow's correspondence with the officials of the society during the time that he served as its agent, and comprises more than a hundred autograph letters, which are said to betray Borrow's characteristic style. In the Days of the Flowing Bowl. In the eighteenth century it was regarded as a qualification for a clergyman if he could drink abundantly without showing the effects. The leader of the moderate party of the Church of Scotland in 1751 was Dr. Patrick Cumming, of whom it was admirably written: "He had both learning and sagacity, and a very agreeable conversation, with a constitution able to bear the conviviality of the times." Or not will he be determined when the cruised farmer leaves the hospital. Or Negro; he must be the convenient tool to be used in time of emergence. WORK OF REV. J. C. TAYLOR. Energetic Young Pastor Who Knows 'How to Get Results. Buffalo, N. Y.-Among the successful and capable young pastors of the A. M. M. Zion connection in the Rev. J. C. Taylor, pastor of the St. Luke A. M. E. Zion church in this city. He is one of the best known churchmen in the connection and has before him a brilliant future in the ministry. During his six years' pastorate in Buffalo his church has had a steady growth until today it is one of the leading churches in this section. The increase in the membership of the church and the prominent place it holds in the community are due to the untiring devotion and energy exhibited by the Rev. Mr. Taylor. When he was brought to his present charge six years ago he found a struggling little mission with a membership of fifteen. The place of worship was in a hall which was inadequate to properly conduct the work. The task of increasing REV. J. G. TAYLOR. the membership and the securing of a more convenient place of worship confronted the pastor. Seeing a splendid opportunity for the upholding of the church, he set about to bring the church membership into active service. Within five years the membership had greatly increased, and the congregation has likewise. A splendid church edifice has been erected. The Rev. Mr. Taylor believes that the church should meet the demands of the people. With that and in view he conducts his church on the institutional plan, a feature being the serving of Sunday meals to the congregation. To meet the growing population in the city he hopes to erect a larger and more commodious edifice, to be conducted wholly along the institutional plan. The Rev. J. C. Taylor is a native of Bristol, Tenn. He received his early education in the public schools of his native town, which was afterward supplemented at Knox college in Knoxville, Tenn., from which he graduated with honors in the class of 1893. While at college he made a brilliant record and was one of the honor men of the class. CENTURY OF RELIGIOUS GROWTH AT ABYSSINIAN. Success of Anniversary Exercises Gladdens Heart of Pastor Powell. The celebration of the one hundred and third anniversary of the founding of the Abyssinian Baptist church, New York, which began on Tuesday, Nov. 28, came to a successful close on Sunday evening, Dec. 10. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the church, is doing a most excellent work and feels highly gratified over the outcome of the celebration in every respect. The membership of the church is large, and its groups of workers along special and general lines have made the influence of the church felt for good throughout the city. Among the pastors of Greater New York and vicinity who, with their York and vicint cholars, took part in the religious and literary exercises were the Rev. William P. Hayes. Mount Olivet; Rev. R. C. Ransom, Bethel A. M. E.; Rev. Granville. Hunt of Mount Vernon, Rev. W. M. Moss of Brook lron, Rev. M. B. cholars, took part in the religious and literary exercises were the Rev. William P. Hayes, Mount Olliver; Rev. R. C. Ransom, Bethel A. M. E.; Rev. Granville Hunt of Mount Vernon, Rev. W. M. Moss of Brooklyn, Rev. M. H. Hucless, Rev. R. D. Wynn of Newark, N. J.; Rev. Jacob B. Boddle of New Rochelle, N. Y., and the Rev. William A. Credit of Philadelphia. The church was founded in 1808 and has had an eventful and for the most part a successful career. It has also been fortunate in securing well qualified men as pastors. The Rev. R. D. Wynn, who assisted in the anniversary services, pastored the church for sixteen years while it was located in Waverly place, in the downtown section of the city. He was succeeded by the Rev. C. S. Morris, who was in turn succeeded by the present pastor, the Rev A. Clayton Powell. The church edifice is now located on West Fortish street. Dr. Powell has raised thousands of dollars for the various needs of the church, increased its membership in large numbers and made many improvements along other lines. He is one of the most widely known ministers of the New England Baptist missionary convention. FIVE CENTS A COPY WHO THE FORTUNATE MEN ARE Besides, Approving of the Administration of the Presiding Bishop, Delegates to the General A. M. E. Conference Indered Revs. Anderson, Ransom and Thornton For Offices. Orange, N. J. - At a recent meeting of the delegates from the First Episcopal district to the next, M. E. general conference, held in this town, the administration of Bishop Wesley J. Gaines was indored after some discussion. The Rev. H. P. Anderson, pastor of St. James' A. M. E. church, Atlantic City, N. J. was indored for the disbursure; the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, the eloquent pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, New York, received the vote of the delegates as their choice for editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, and the Rev. Montrose William Thornton, pastor of Bethel church, Philadelphia, the oldest congregation in the denomination, was unanimously indored for manager of the A. M. E. publishing house in Philadelphia. Dr. Thornton was graduated from Drake university, Des Moines, Ia., in 1890 and holds the honor of having been the first man of his race to graduate from that college. He first served in the missionary field Tennessee and was appointed to his first charge by the late Bishop John M. Brown. While serving as president of Campbell college, Jackson, Miss., he succeeded in putting that well known school upon an effective basis, purchased four acres of ground and erected the first building. He enrolled the largest number of students in the history of the school up to the time he became president. While serving as pastor of Bethel church, Wilmington, Del., a colored man charged with a serious crime was REV. DR. M. W. THORNTON. taken from the jail there and lynched. The lynching was said to have been due in a large measure to an inflammatory speech made by white Presbyterian minister in that city. Dr. Thornton received large public notice at that time (1903) by vigorously condemning the lynching, and that in spite of the fact that his life was endangered thereby. He has also successfully pastored in Mississippi and Michigan. During the nearly five years that he has been stationed in Philadelphia he has been most successful financially and spiritually. It was largely through his instrumentality that the first mortgage burning in fifty years was held some months ago at Old Mother Bethel. He has been elected a delegate to the A. M. E. general conference three times in succession from the Philadelphia conference, the oldest one in the denomination. Besides being prominent in various civic and racial movements, he wields a ready-open and has time without number written in defense of the race. He already has received assurances from many sections of the country as to his candidacy for governor of the publishing house. Pension For Fireman W. H. Nicholson. Instances of loyal and efficient service performed by Afro-Americans in the federal state and municipal government are constantly being brought to light. Mueh satisfaction is being expressed by the friends of William H. Nicholson, who was retired from the fire department in Brooklyn on Dec. 8 on a pension of $700 per annum. Mr. Nicholson was appointed to the department Dec. 7, 1890. Ambition of Charles Henry Foster. The ambitions of any race who is bent on lestering his condition and who is willing to make the sacrifices necessary to accomplish his aim will succeed. An example of this kind was recently manifested by Charles Henry Foster, who is said to have walked from Chicago to Eusten, N. H., for the purpose of entering Eusten academy. Monongahela (By Jas. Hilton.) W. J. Hilton, a native of the town and a product of the public schools, is the head of the Hilton Detective Agency, and is widely known throughout the Western part of the State. He is a man of splendid qualities. Highly respected in the police circles and greatly feared by wrongdoers. McPherson and Simmons, brothers, contractors, are doing a splendid business. The lecture was given last Friday night at the A. M. E. church by Madge Wright gave an excellent one. After the lecture the trustees served a beautiful luncheon. A. J. Hilton and D. A. A. McPherson have returned home after a pleasant trip to Philadelphia and New York. On Friday evening, December 11, was given a handsomely appointed dinner by Mrs. D. A. McPheron at her home in Geary street, in home of her husband's birthday anniversary. Covers were laid for seven and Christmas decorations were much in the manner by Mrs. F. B. Simmons. Miss Alverna Simmons and Mildred Smith. Mr. McPheron's friends presented him with a beautiful traveling bag and other articles. The guests departed at a late hour wishing him many happy birthdays. West Newton, Pa December 3 was quarterly meeting. The Rev. Tazgairt of Connel'sville, preach a soul-stirring sermon at morning and afternoon services, morning theme being "God Trying Glideen." At afternoon service was communion. His theme was "God Past Finding Act." The Rev. W. H. Frazier, pastor, is becoming acquainted with his members and a bright and prosperous year is hoped for under his administration. The Sabbath school is preparing for their annual Christmas treat. Howard Washington of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of this place, was a Sunday, visitor on December 3 and attended the quarterly meeting services at the A. M. E. church. Harry Miles of Pittsburgh, is home at this place sick. He has the well wishes of his many friends for his recovery. W. H. Frazier and Master Carol Frazier were calling among the members. Mrs. W. B. Mash of Suter, Pa., was calling on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robinson of this place. Mrs. Walker Robinson has been sick for the past week and her many friends are glad to learn of her recovery. Mrs. Mary Myle and Mrs. E. Green attended the Union Missionary meeting held at the First M. E. church on Friday afternoon. ERIE NOTES ERIE NOTES (By Margaret J. Kittrell). Miss Effie Lawrence spent a delightful week in Cleve.and, O., with friends. Miss Juceille Williams, who has been quite sick, is able to be out. Mrs.C. E. Thomas of Carrol street, North Side, Pittsburgh, who was called to Edle on account of death of her brother Henry Hardy, remained in the city for a week. Mrs. Charles Franklin, who underwent a very serious operation several weeks ago at the Hamot hospital, is now at home and is improving. A subscription party will be given in the near future at Odd Fellows hall by the leading society young men in our city. Willies are issued soon. The club members are Charles Franklin, Charles Lawrence and Robert Baxter, Jr. The St. James A. M. B. Sabbath school students are rehearsing their Xmas music under the direction of Mrs. Rosa Slow. The school is increasing. News reached this city from Mrs. Baker White who is at the bedside of her sister mother that she is still seriously ill. Carleton Franklin of West Eighth street, was surprised by his young friends on Thursday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and dancing, also vocal solos by Carleton Franklin and Harry Beanister and piano solos by Miss Juniata Thompson and Lucie W. Hill. An elaborate luncheon was served and each guest presented with a box of bonbons by Robert Vosberg. Among the guests were Misses Juanita Thompson, Gladys and Violet Scott. Lucill Williams, Leaota Franklin, James Purdy, Elmer Powers, Harry Beanister, Charles, Thomas, Robert Vosberg and Carleton Franklin. The choir of St. James A. M. E. Gamma e.g. musical Thursday evening. A full account will appear in next week's issue. Mrs. Alice Wilson, who underwent a very serious operation at the Hamot hospital, is now able to be about. The waiters at the Feed house hotel are going to give a reception on December 25. FRANKLIN, PA. (By Annie Burke Lawson.) Services at the Hamot M. E. Ettle, preached on Sabbath. Rev. C. P. Hurrington preached an excellent sermon from Isaiah 29: 2. "God's Rubbish Heap." Wednesday evening prayer meetings are largely attended and enjoyed by all. On Wednesday evening, December 14, at 7 o'clock, D. C. Hess, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., will lecture to our boys and their parents. Please see that the boys are out on time. The new Christian endeavor league will give their chicken dinner on Monday the 15th at 6 p.m. The Men and the Religion Forward Movement and the Y. M. C. A. held a special service on Sunday, December 10, at the Orpheum at 4 p.m. for men and boys. This meeting was well attended and we were pleased that so many of our men were present. Miss Arminta Lawson spent a few days last week with friends in New Castle, a. a.. Robert Riley has returned home from Boston. Mike Roberts of Stoneboro, Pa. was the guest of Mrs. E. R. Jackson on Sunday. quite ill for the past week. Joseph M. Jackson of Berlin, Canada, has returned home after a pleasant visit with Mrs. E. Jackson and his wife Allen and James Lawrence and brother, Charles Jackson, of Oil City. BUTLER PA. BUTLER PA. The A. M. E. church on Shore street has made quite a few improvements to their church in the last week. They expect to continue in their efforts to make their church a place of worship with them. The members of the Second Baptist church have purchased church property on American avenue. Rev. Dr. Temple, the new presiding elder, is expected to be with us on the first Sabbath but not on the second. A number of friends and relatives of the C. Marshall gathered at her home for a little social time. Musical selections were rendered by Mr. and Mrs. W. Lorall. Among those present were Mrs. M. Waters, Misses Jean and Georgia Waters, Mrs. Kimbal, Mrs. Holt, and monochromatic David Jones, F. C. Marshall, Fred Turner and George Jones. All report an enjoyable evening. Mrs. James Sutherland was the guest of M. W. M. Hill last week Helen Richardson, aged 15 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson, died at her home on low street on Saturday 25 of pneumonia. Service were Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment in North cemetery. HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD By BlaiseBach Miss Estelle Stainton and Madaline Coles called on her Grace Goggins of Tenth avenue on Sunday afternoon. Miss Jessie Cundiff was a caller on Grace Goggins on Saturday evening. Miss Cundiff has been on the sick list for the past week. W. E. Cole of Twelfth avenue, is on the sick list. Everybody was glad to hear that Miss Queen Synder the wife of Harry Hepburn last Monday night. Mrs. Will Veney was a caller in town on Saturday. The editor would like for all the people that are back with their paper; money to get caught up before the first of the year. P. Jones was caller on his cousin, Mrs. Blaise Dooley of Twentythird Street on Sunday. Misses Jessie Cundiff, Estella Staunton, Grace Goggins, Madeline Cole and Thomas Brown were callers on Miss Blanche Dooley on Sunday. Miss Jessie Cundiff was a Hill Top caller on Monday. Mia Ida Winbush made a short visit to Monongahela on Friday to attend the monthly meeting of the H. H. D. R. of which she is P. M. N. G. G. She was the Sunday guest of M. G. G. Richardson, who entertained at dinner. The table decor were yellow chrysanthemums contoured with green. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Mickey, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Samuel Lynch, Misses Harris, Lynch and Winbush. The Thanksgiving fancies that served harmonized with the general Isaiah Bolin, formerly of Greenwich Borough, spent Sunday at the paragon- It is pleasing to note the revival of spiritual interest in our church. The Sunday morning classes for the three Sundays have been a spiritual feast. Rev. Goggin is gradually working his way into the hearts of his people. On last Sunday he was greeted by large congregations both morning and The young ladies of our church will keep open doors on New Years day. Every one is invited to call. Calvin Black, superintendent of our Sunday school is arranging a beautiful entertainment for Christmas evening. Four new members have been added to the church this month. Let the good work continue. Our trustees election will be held December 19. Let every member be present to cast their ballot. By special request Rev. Goggin will preach a sermon on "Baptism." The sermon will be preached on December 31 instead of December 24, the 24th will be our quarterly meeting. The history of our activity in the last week by leaving a baby boy at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wilson, 1620 McClure street and another at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Veney of Twendtle avenue. Rev. Goggin of Park Place A. M. E. church, preached two sable and impressive sermons on last Sabbath to fair size audiences. The congrega Mr. and Mrs. Abe Dorey spent the weekend with friends and relatives in Jeanneville, Pa. Archel Hayran of the Lawrenceville pharmacy. Thirty-third and Penn avenue, spent Sunday with his brother, Dr. H. M. Margrave. Eighth avenue, Lord Fisher, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, was able to be cut on the station on Sunday. Miss Lottie B. Hargrave of Smithfield. O. spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting friends and relatives in Homestead. O. spent Thursday morning, where she has secured a position in one of the large department stores. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Baker and Will West of Washington. Pa. spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Evan Baker. Miss Katie Grey and Miss Blanche Hill spent Sunday evening visiting friends in theewardss Board of the Glad den A. M. e church has been reorganized by Rev. Goggin. Mrs. Mary Gage has been added to the board, the officers for the year are: Mrs. Dora Jackson, president; Mrs. L Cardwell, vice president; Mrs. secretwell, assistant manager; Mrs. L. Tate, treasurer and Mrs. Sims, chaplain. The out-of-town callers at the paragon this week were the Misses Pace of Pittsburgh and Mrs. W. M. Page and daughter of Mrs. Evan Baker. Mrs. Eighteenth avenue, who fell and broke her hip bone a month ago, is still confined to her bed. Mrs. Elma Veney, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Williamne were calling on friends in South Side, Pittsburgh, Sunday. Thursday evening, December 21, 1911, a moving picture exhibition will be given at the A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Mite Missionary circle. Admission 10 cents. ALTOONA PA. ALTOONA PA. (By Gertrude Dawson.) Services at the Sixteenth Street church were very inspiring on Sunday, Rev. G. E. Omer preschelbing both morning and evening. The Sunday school is preparing for their Xmas entertainment. Frank McGlinny is still seriously ill at home of his sister, Mrs. Charlie Long. Horace L. Taylor, assistant head waiter at the Logan house, who has been confined to his bed for several days is convalescing and is able to be out again. Mrs. Mamie Greene of Bellefonte is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Ormes. Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of Johnston were the guests of Miss Mattie E. Carl on Sunday. Henry Thomas of Bellefonte, is visiting friends in the city. S. B. Aauy has returned after spending several days in Johnstown with his family. Miss Sara Bolyar, one of our popular young ladies, after a pleasant visit of several months with her parents, has returned to Philadelphia. Miss Alice Jackson, has returned Miss Laura Hunter of Huntington, has returned home after a very pleasant visit with friends in this city. Mrs. G. E. Ormes was the hostess of a prettily appointed turkey on Friday at the Great Clock in on the first night, Mrs. M. Greene. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Whiting, Mrs. Cornellia Jones, Mrs. Mary White, Miss Ollie Ormes, Mrs. and Mrs. James Hooper, Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Ormes and Miss Cornellia Hooper. Theodore Beagneridge has accepted attention at the Logan house as nght porter. Walter Sheff has secured a position in the large furniture store of Aarons on Eleventh avenue. We wish him much success. The Morning Star Household of R.R. N. G. O. of O. F., held their annual election on last Wednesday evening. Those who were elected were. Sally Bailey as M. N. G., Minnie Long as N. G., Gertrude Dawson as R. N. G., Lula Dedford as M. N. G., Mattle E. Carl re-elected W. R., Rella Lewis as W. T., Signora W. R., George H. Peck as W. P. George H. Peck as W. P. The lodge is in good condition. Twenth avenue and Eighteenth street is casting shadows for a grand coming event, to which all eyes are turned. News was received here of the death of Mrs. Wm. Seward's father of Richmond, Va. She has the sympathy of a host of friends in her sad bereavement. The fair held under the auspices of the Purity House No. 41. F. A. A. M. was a decided success. It was well attended each evening and everything good. The fortunate ones the price are as follows: Mrs. Waister Sheff, ring; Mrs. Mary Wicks, set of dishes; Mrs. Lula Dedford, Morris chair; Miss Barbara Bolyar, doll. GREENSBURG Misses Elisie Bryant and Myrle Banks of Johnstown, spent Sunday in Greensburg with friends. Mrs. Mathews of East End, Pitts- burgh, was the guest of Mrs. C. Pow- ell on Sunday. Miss Mary Joe Manore of Pitts- burgh, was a Greensburg visitor last week. Mr. E. B. Halley and Miss Mary Stevenson spent Sunday in Penn, Pa. W. Simpson and Mrs. R. Warfield of Manor, spent Friday in Greens- burg. Misses Belva Harris, Katie Brown and Nellie Hackney were the guests of Miss Daisy Swan of Jeanneette on Sunday. Mrs. Glenn of Depot street, return- ed from Harrisburg last week having attended the funeral of her brother, Miss Eva Stevens was the guest of Miss Laura Swan on Sunday. Mrs. Jno Williams entertained at dinner on Sunday for Mrs. Clara Dickson and daughter Martha. Mrs. Turner of Pittsburgh, was the guest of Mrs. Powell on Sunday, December 3. SCOTTDALE PA (By Blanche Moore) (By Blanche Moore.) Mrs. N. Hickman was the guest of Rev. J. T. Moore and family on Sunday. Miss Annie Hill attended the birthday party of Miss N. McKinney of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., last week. Miss Mamie Brown entertained a number of her friends at a birthday party on Saturday evening. The out-of town guests were: Misses Hunter, Horsley, G. Stubblefield, L. Harris and T. Griffith of Union town, Pa. Pa. and T. Griffith of Union town, Pa. They all had pleasant time. Misses 'Blanche Hickman, Stella Harvey and Edith Moore were the guests of the Misses Thompson of Connellsville, Pa. on Sunday. Charlie Ridley of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. attended the poultry show last week. Pevon Patterson, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. spent Monday evening with Rev. J. T. Moore. McKEESPORT Bethlehem. Sunday is a joyful day at our church and every street in the city seemed to have lead to Bethlehem. Services were well attended in the morning and at night we had a packed house. The members of Bethlehem are sparing no pains to make it pleasant for Rev. Saunders and his family. Everybody is welcome at Bethlehem. Our purpose is to help Mckeesport, Pa. The fourth Sunday in December, 1911, will be our last communion for this year, and we invite all to attend and help Bethlehem to praise God. THE COURIER APOLLO, PA. '(By Carroll H. Stevensol)' On Sunday we enjoyed a spiritual feast, it being our last communion in this year. The pastor delivered a delivered intercession sermon from Luke 22: 42. The pastor, with Mr. and Mrs. James, were entertained at dinner on Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Jackson. Rev. and Mrs. Mason were the recipients of a very highly appreciated donation by Walter Cole. Mcdames Tucker, Pucker, Plaidy, and pleasant callers at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Coles, Mrs. C. F. Enty and daughter, Charlotte, attended the Dixie chorus at the Casino theater, Vandergift, Friday evening. They report the entertainers as surpassing any company ever passing through the valley, their object being to show them in the last fifty years. Mutt is requested to crack this one: 'If Boston Harbor refused to bark like a hound would Sheepshead Bay. OIL CITY, PA. OIL CITY, PA. There was an unusually large attendance at the Sunday services and the congregation listened to two excellent sermons by the pastor, Rev. H. Thomas Johnson has returned from Harrisburg where he was called by the death of his mother, Mrs. Anna Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of our church for a number of years and had a large acquaintance of friends who will regret to hear of her death. Mrs. Cora Gant entertained at Thanksgiving dinner Robert Wilson of Franklin. Mrs. Cora William of Brushton, Pa. and Miss Valera Johnson were guests at the Ladies' Embroidery club of Tiville on Thursday, which was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Joseph Rawlins. Mrs. John Gant entertained with a dutch lunch last Friday evening Mrs. Sims, Mrs. A. Butts and Mr. French of Franklin. On Sunday Miss Clara Poe entertained at dinner Mrs. Cora Williams of Brushton, Pa. Mrs. William Galor of Sharon and Miss Bertha and Valera Johnson and on Monday evening Mrs. Harrison Moore entertained these young ladies and John Chamberlain dinner. On Monday, December 4, a son was born to, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collins. Last Monday evening Miss Grace Jackson entertained at dinner ten young ladies in honor of Miss Clara Poe, whose engagement was announced by little Miss Mabel Poley. The dining room was tastefully decorated in green and white and the placement cards were hand-painted slippers upon which the name of each guest's engraving was printed. Little笼袋 filled with rice. Distributed somewhere among the ten bags was a ring, penny and a button. The lady's bag containing the ring indicated the next bride, and the old man's fear of a rivalry, we will not mention the holders of the three articles. (By Julius Smith). For fruit and candy, nuts, postcards, magazines, newpapers, stationery, cigars and pipes, call at 602 Sixth street. Get your Christmas candy here. Julius Smith, Smith, presides. Miss J. Paul, perfumed Miss Mattie and Master William Scales at 6 o'clock dinner on Sunday. Wrm. Wm. E. Pangburn, who has spent the past four weeks here visiting her brother and friends has returned to her home in Side Side, Pittsburgh. Wrm. A. Lucas, who has been sick all summer and has spent the past two months with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Lee in Homewood Pittsburgh, has returned home accompanied by her sister. A good number of the members of the M. E. church attended quarterly meeting in Belle Vernon on Sunday. At the 3 o'clock service our pastor, Rev. H. G. Thomas, preached, also our choir sang. All members of Monsessen Bues baseball team please wort to Los Angeles Samuel Turner or D. R. Scott, before New Year's day. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Bell of chill, December 5 at 1:30 a.m. a boy. Both mother and baby are using nicely. Bell of chill, Bell, former residents of Monessen, Pa. are now living at 27 Wandless street. ELIZABETH. (By Elizabeth F. Scott) Quarterly meeting will be held at Allen chapel on this coming Sunday. The new presiding elder, Rev. N. D. Temple, D. D will preach at 11 a.m. Rev. N. Young of Mckeesport will preach the communion sermon at 3 p.m. The ten days' meeting, which closed this week, greatly revived the membership of the church. Russell Jackson of Pittsburg was the guest of George Addison on last Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Dorsay of Pittsburg was a visitor at the parsonage this week. Mrs. Minnie C. Jones was a Pittsburg visitor on last Thursday. Too much cannot be said in the way of praise and commendation concerning the membership and the well-wishers of Allen chapel of Elizabeth, who on Thursday evening of last week, so unreservedly opened their hearts and their purse and their pastor and their dedication. One hundred usbels of coal were handed out and all that goes to make the dolleies of the table. All of those good things were brought to the parsonage and were highly appreciated by the pastor, Rev. C. Addison, and his family. Ignorance Is Bias "The humane society must be very active in some states," volunteered Miss Prim. "I read where a man in a blind pig." — Judge Modern Ananias. If a man says he can do as good work as usual after belg up most of the night before, it is a sign he may about other things—Achilles Globe. MUST HAVE OUT-OF-TOWN NOTES IN BY TUESDAY. WILL AUDIO POSTOFFICE DELAYS RUE TO HOLIDAY RUSH. MANAGER. Williamsport, Pa. Williamsport, Pa. Sunday morning last the Rev. Mr. Williams delivered a very instructive sermon which was enjoyed by a good sized audience. At the conclusion of the services two more persons were united in the afternoon a consecration meeting was held in the Sunday school. The evening hour of service was given over to the choir, the concert being their own performance. The Williams gave a short talk on "I Am Doing a Great Work and Can Not Come Down," after which a good program was given in which the following persons took part. Mia Brill Johnson, Mrs. G. W. Charles Dooley, Bella Palzavr Charles Dooley, Bella Palzavr Marie Harris. The church was well filled and the program was highly appreciated. The choir deserves great credit for the beautiful music they rendered. The second Sunday night of every month will be filled for a sacred moment by the choir and such persons as desire to assist them. Shiloh Baptist church. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor. Sunday was a very pleasant day at Shiloh, in every respect. The pastor took as his morning theme, "Joshua's Church." Where Art evening the church was nearly filled and they had a glorious time listening to the discussion. The church was nicely represented at the Home for Aged Colored Women, of which Mrs. Mary Slaughter is the faithful founder and owner. They gave the church the imates. Shiloh is moving along on a high spiritual plane under the earnest and faithful leadership of their young, enthusiastic pastor. We are glad to report that Miss Katherine Bryant, having lastly undergone an operation, was able to attend the morning and evening services on Sunday. Mrs. Cora Boykin of Pittsburg is still with her mother, Mrs. Mercy Newark. Mrs. Boykin was called to Williamsport audibly by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Newark is wearing a little better. Mrs. Anne Goings of South Side Williamsport, on Thanksgiving day, entertained Dr. Williams and wife at dinner. Miss Elsie Southers, who was discharged from the Williamsport hospital as incurable, is doing nicely under the care of Dr. Beete, our worthy colored physician. This bespends much for the doctor. At Bethel A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening, was given the Bachelore in the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Cross, which was a success. The Rev. Mr. Williams, the present pastor of the Williamsport charge, is not only a minister of ability and force of character, but he is also a graduate in medicine. BRADFORD, PA. (By Miss Missie Burgess) What's the matter with wedding bells in Bradford? Sunday was rally day at the A. M. E. church for the new carpet. It was a grand success. Miss Julia Johnson entertained the Twilight Chrysanthemum club Thursday evening. A fine luncheon was served. The Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. Martha Butler's Tuesday evening. Luncheon was served. Rev. P. H. Williams' preached a grand sermon Sunday evening on "Why Should the Work Cease?" Miss Alice Burges is visiting Pittsburgh and is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. McKinzie. Pick list is exceedingly large this week and includes Mrs. Anna Alexander, Turman Reed, Mrs. Beat and Mrs. R. M. Brown. We hope for their recovery. Mrs. Lottie Jones spent Thanksgiving in Rochester, N. Y., visiting her brother, Edwin Tyler, and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas. Dr. A. E. Enn, owner and manager of the Orchard bath parlors, is indoressed this week. A grand musicale will be given Thursday night at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. A. J. Enty, Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, Miss Rosa Wood, Frank Enty and Sidney Stives spent Sunday at State Line, N. Y., the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stives. Your subscription for the rally is free for the pastor. Miss Emma Shackles is spending a few days in Kane, Pa., with friends. CONNELLSVILLE. CONNELLSVILLE. (By M. G. Washington) Payne A. M. E. Church Sunday, December 17, is our first quarterly meeting for this conference year. Rev. R. H. Bumy, P. E., will be with us all day and will preach in the morning and at the Mt. Zion church, will preach the communion sermon. Come out and help us make this a high day in Zion. Rev. R. H. Bumy will deliver a lecture to men only in Payne A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening, December 19. No minors admitted. Come out, men, and hear him. Rev. T. T. Taggart was called to Beileen Vernon Wednesday to officiate at the funeral of W. Addridge, mother of W. W. Bolling. He was accompanied home by his daughter, Miss Sadie, who had been spending a few days there, and Miss Mamie. Rev. T. T. Taggart and family wish to thank the friends who so kindly remembered them with a turkey and the trimmings on Thanksgiving: Miss Mamie Duncan is studying the piano and harmonry at the Mt. Pleasance Museum of Music. Rev. T. Taggart and Rev. R. Epps accepted the invitation extended by the Connellsville Chamber of Commerce and attorney of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, honor of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. officials on Friday evening, December 5, 1911. This beeps upon the regard in which these two divines are held by the best man of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Last Sunday morning the covenant and praise services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. D. Epps, and the services will be long remembered by those who were blessed to receive such a visitation of the Holy Spirit, and by the pastor the pastor baptised one candidate. Sunday school was largely attended and the classes took much interest in the lesson. At 3 p. m. the pastor preached an instructive sermon from isaiah 9:6. The Holy Spirit flirted with heavens and the sermons have been inspired by the sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Devines presented their sons to be prayed for. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Flint appeared as sponsors for Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. for Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Devines. These services were very impressive. At 8 p. m. the pastor prescheduled on the theme, "Jesus Is, the Way of Life." George Bennett is smiling all over his face at the arrival of his bouncing boy, boy and the madam is doing well. Mrs. Georgiaanna Payne and daughter are improving. Mrs. Lydia Latney spent several days in Brownville, Pa., last week with her parents, and Mr. Hillo. Mrs. Amy Ciarreton has returned Connellville to make it her future home. The Sdhs of Zion are preparing for their men's day, the first Sunday in January. Come one, come all, and help us. Mrs. Gertrude Mills Johnson of Wivelbright, Pa., spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mills. Mrs. Estella Staunton last week for Toledo to spend the winter, with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Lewis. Coke City lodge, I. B. P. O. E. of W. No. 126, will hold evening, December 17, at Mount Zion Baptist church. Marshall Johnson spent a few days in Connellville last week with his family and friends. Rev. J. H. Pryor of St. Paul church, Vanderbilt, is very sick. J. W. Mills, John Mills, J. W. Mills, Pondexter were summoned to the home of their mother, who is very ill. Nathanial, Jones was in town with friends for a few days. Mrs. Margaret Lewis Strange has returned to her home in Counbus O., after a few weeks' visit here with her mother and friends. Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGee) Mrs. Triphine Patterson, who has been seriously ill at the home of her daughter in Houston, does not improve very rapidly. John Dunlap received word last Monday that his brother Tom had been injured in the mine at West Middleton. Mrs. Lucinda Sluby, who has been in ill health for some time, is slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Wallace were in Charleroi Friday, December 8, attending the funeral of John Webster of that place. Rev. C. A. McGee conducted the funeral services of Nimrod Grayson of Washington last Friday. The pastor, Rev. Butler, was ill and unable to attend. Miss Blanche and Pearl Walls were visitors at the home of Miss Maud Scott of Pittsburgh last Sunday. A number of Canonsburgers attended the Elks' sermon at Washington last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. McClelland of Brownsville, Mrs. Mary Griffin, visited her sister, Mrs. Mary Griffin, returned to her home last Saturday. Wyle Wallace met with a very painful accident last Saturday while about his work at the Taylor and Crawford mill. His right hand, in some way, was caught in the machinery and his forefinger was completely numb and other snares were badly cut. John Walls lost several fine hogs last week on account of the ravages of hog cholera. Miss Elizabeth Beard of Pittsburg spent last Wednesday with her uncle, Peter Wheeler, and family. The Queen Anne Court gave a successful oyster supper at the residence of Mrs. E. Betts last Saturday even- Payne Chapman Payne on last Sunday were interesting and largely attended. At 10:45 the pastor preached from St. Mark 2:3. His subject was "Saved for Service in Soul Winning." There was a large attendance at Sunday school and also at the Christ An Endeavor meeting at 7 p. m. and presenting topic was thoroughly discussed. On Sunday evening Rev. N. S. Lowry, exp pastor of this place and also a former presiding elder of the district, dropped in on his way from Washington to Pittsburgh. He accompanied by Miss Christina Wash- erson. Rev. Lowry kindly consented to preach at the evening service, and his text was Luke 19:50. Mt Olive Baptist Church. The services of last Sunday were well attended. Covenant meeting was held at 1 a.m. and communion served at 1 a.m. Rev. Fletcher Williams preached for Rev. Hoey of Washington Sunday evening. Rev. Williams remained in town the first of the week and visited among his members. Keynote of Success The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between men, between the feeble and the powerful, the great and the insignificant, the energy, invincible determination—a purpose once fired, and then death or victory!—Fowell Burton. Summer Bincerity She—"Then you never told any other girl that you loved her?" He—"No, indeed; the others have got it in writing!!"—Puck SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1911. Midland Hotel Automobiles, Motors, Boulevard-Lafayette and Guerrero's Mining Room, 21 Flames Hotel Sutton FRANK SUTTON, Pretty 111 Flames 811 Spaces Cafe and Bar 518-520 Wylie Avenue Pineburg, Pa. SELLING A SPECIALTY FIRE INSURANCE HONEY LUNCH ON FIRST-CLASS MORTGAGES D. Robert Lewis Real Estate and Insurance- 1317 Wylie Avenue Pineburg, Pa. If you are thinking of buying this summer call and see my list before deciding, and if I haven't what you want I'll get it for you. Bell Phone 3455-W Grant. FIRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE MORTGAGES Phone 4328-J Hiland Good Houses in Good Localities & Specialty. Jacob L. Phillips Homes For Rent, For Sale and RENTS COLLECTED Representing Locustine Realty Co. 6000 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. RAGE ADJUSTMENT DRAFTS ON THE NEGRO IN AMERICA The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Thos. H. Harrison, 1310 Wylie ave. E. K. Thumman, 1400 Wylie ave. Jessie Harris, 909 Wylie ave. Mounts Old Book Store, 602 Wylie ave. Mr. John Peterson, 1613 Franklin st. N. Sa N. N. Miss Blanche Mayhew, 1123 Char- tersen, N. G., 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 at, Beltzhoover. W. Jones, 2642 Wyle ave. Mr. John Woods, 319 Jackson st. N. S. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st. City. Frazier & Brown, Frankstown ave. near Penn. Miss Minnie Harris, 6106 Kirkwood st., city. Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, 7657 Mulford st. city. W. W. Dooley, 20th st., Homestead Pa. Mr. William Ornes, 320 Market st. East Liverpool, 40. Mrs. E. H. Brooks, 226 Burton ave. Washington, Pa. Stewart F. Cook, 20' North Seventh street, Stenbuenville, 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. Miss Ruth Aiston, 116 Pulaski st. Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Broady, 40 Hulbert st. Akron, O. Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st. Butler, Pa. Mrs. Kreba T. Tilghman, 116 Sbe nango st. New Castle, Pa. Ethel Rite, 5221 Broad street, East End, City. ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lent 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 keeps newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. Wright Beckett of Pittsburgh called on relatives and friends last week. Services were well attended last Sunday. After the evening services the quarterly report was read. The church is growing, both spiritually and financially. Mrs. Doretta Redman was in Pittsburg Monday, shopping. The oyster supper given by the S. B. C. band on Monday evening at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church was quite a success. The band rendered some assistance. Israel Jones was taken very ill at his home Saturday with acute indigestion. Mrs. Rachel Smith, who has been ill at her home for several months, died on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lydia Latney of Connellsville was the only person with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hilton, on Second street. Mr. Smith, Harrison Freeman and Henry Ankrum of California called on friends to help. The Mier of Connellsville was a Brownville caller last Saturday. SATURDAY, CECEMBER 16, 1911. ¥ = THE COURIER. i TH! SATURDAY. DECEMBER 56 9 ET UNIONTOWN | = ai a rg, and that whe atendot « meet [ bat ptuerrie che wan‘act weetahm — | if ren Tt ¥ a oo Cd of witches st Salem village. She of feeling. * ahs 2 . " > . | We ae if Fae ree at eae ne| fan tals ocr ite woman wie, wes || SPH BAY ABD MNOHT ELL PROEE 9CTS &. GREET SPARKS AND FLASHES ‘fj { |) Soa Fa 4 : HBF] | the accusation brought against her| fighting’ so bravely to save ber. hus & Se RAVE ce . oi FE, | at been too much for a weak mind. | pand: 1 fot abe Red mated | @iatee and Stashes: > (a bead ed co BREUER | Howard's confession may posaibly be| Howard into marrying her, bot she—| FORCOOD THINGS STOPAT Se ee Cae eee oe «Very pretty invitations are out an- Bouncing that Miss Julia Scott of Bast End, wil entertain on Friday, December 15, for Miss Adealia Harris ‘Of North Side, Pittsburgh. who wili be the house guest of” Mrs. Henry Dandrige on McCormick avenue. Miss Scott wall remain in Uniontown dur- Gok pte Dolldays returning to C:2¥e, 9 ndeO., ehortly after. € "st Paul AM. E. Church Everybody 1s getting very busy at ‘St. Paul. “The Sunday school is re- ‘Ahearsing one of the prettiest canta- tas for Christmas ever held here, en- titled “Getting Abead of Santa Clus.” Miss Nellie Grant is musical director, , While Misses Leona Baxter, Jessie Dy- son and Helen Curry are training the chiidren. The Junior Stewardess Boasd will give a grand musical and literary on- tertainment at St. Pacl on Wednes: day, December 20. An oyster supper wil! be served in connection with the rogram all for the admlaston, The services were well attended at St. Paul last Sunday. and apparently fuil of sp:vitual life. Rev. W. B. An- derson. [. D. the pastor. spoke in the morning on “The taithful Christian on the Fiting Linc” and in the even- ing the on “The Value of a Man.” It is thongbt here thé reason why §Dr. Andu:gon is ‘preaching with such sveat Garnestness and teliing effect, is ty get ike churey. members nox only of Bis caurch but but of any and ail churches to see the great need of standing up for Jesus and the risbt. ‘The good pastor struck out from the shoulders at each of the services Sun, day. which has been favorai!y com- mented upon by al] classes of 5 2ople Since Sunday, which is-a healthy sign that much good ig being done. This jaithfal pastor has the undivided sup- pont of the officers and members of his chusch in his-strong efforts to get the people to see and do tae right. Mis. 1 2zie Collins of McKeespor:. is the house Guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dutfins on Gallatin avenue. Mrs. Coiknsris the mother-indaw and motke:, ¥ \ Mt. Olivet’ Baptist Church, Rev. P. H. Thompson, being pastor of Mt. O'ivot charch for 24 years, cel- porated his cwentyfourth anniversary dufing the week beginning December + and lasting until Friday, December >. On Tuesday evening one of tae tines: musicales ever he'd at Mt. Oll- vet was rendered by the Moon broth- crs and sisters of Vanderbilt. The’ trand soprano singers are Misses Le- titia and Lille, the latter being the piano player of the family. The alto singers, Misses America and* rena: twnor, Master Ezekiel; bass, Master ‘Thomas, and the fine coronet and vio- iin plaér, Jacob TF. Moon. Last but not least’ they have an elecutionist who is Master Dew2y Moon. | Bvery- | one enjoyed the programs, for each night and on Friday night" Rev: Me- Ciure and Rev. Ford, in speaking: nbqut Rev. Thompson, sald we should se ‘proud to bave a pastor wes has stayed with us so long through trials | and tribulation. =~ : Rev. Dr. W. 8. Anderson, the popu- lar pastor of St. Paul, was to have dedvered an ‘address but could not he present. Sunday the members and friends were ag usual In their sears to bear what good things Rey. Thompson preached Sunday at 11:15 be took his text trom Jobn 11. 21. [t was the memorial cervice that Was postponed irom Thursday nisbt, At 7:30 his text was taken from Rev. 7: 12, tak- ing for bia subject, “Impending Judg- ment.” Thé services were well at- tended all day. Misses Georgiana Stubblefield, Eli- zabeth Harris, Carrie E. Horsley and. Olive Turner and Florence Griffith condcd the birthday party given In honor of Miss Florence’ Brown of Scottdale. ‘Miss Clara Hunter of Connellsville, ind Frances Moornian, John Smith sod Jobn Settle were visiting Mr. Aad Mrs. Brown of Brownfield on, Sunday evening. Mt Rose Baptist Church, | There will be a popular lectufe, en-| titled “What's:the Matter With Sam- io,” he used to do that. now he acas| this, bere is what be will do after a wnhtie, given by C.D. Patterson, D. D., Pitteburgh, P&, at the Mt. Rose Bap: ust church, Grant street, Monday, De- cember 18, 1911. “What's the Matter With Sambo.” as delivered by Dr. Patterson, is the best lecturét have ever heard, saya Prof. D. H. Kyle, Clarksburg, W. Va. This Is the sen- timent‘of all who bear this great man. You will say the same after you have heard bim Dr. Paftersoa wag, a delegate to the World's sion convention, Edinburgh, Scotland, has traveled extensively in this coun- {ry and Europe, The lecture is given, 10 help the chureb. : F. J. Harris of Leith and A. 1. Sau's~ purty. kilted six fine hogs at Mr. Har- ris’ E-me on’ December 5 and they will have meat and lard for a long time. HepaDouglaes. the famous hunter. iggether wit} Wm. Vandever and Thomas Jones, left for Greene county the other day Where they wil bunt SHARON, PA. ‘Miss Willa Gerivude Jones, populac mont tie valley gine, ceturned from, Pittsoursh to spend the holt Save With her aunt, Miss Chestina Jones, Latter she will visit Now York iSip and other places of interest. Mies Neza Flannieaa cf Warren. © shied her sister, Mis. Jessi: Datths. a Sunday Eviworth rocks of North Sid Pitsburgn, v.@ted bis broghers, C aad W. Brooks. on Saaday Miss Wilt G. Jones attended the Has dance in Now Castir. | Migs Ju. 2) Brown rentrard home with her to dread Hs werwead. - Sirs. M. Matshews is aie to he out her househod dates again ait Fosswnal weeks illness. Toe Sivbath scboo. 1* preparing 2 eood program for Christmas : The Senior Stewardess Loard wil aive a snus kravt and pigs feet sip Per on Saineuae nicht. Pecembér 15, ‘A large numer attended the liter ary.) The de var Was WOR by the af orpiatiye. - Ne Frayed Cus., - Historical ncte from thé Wichita Beacon: “Shirts were unkoown -until the Crusaders. Gents didn't send ans- thing to the laundry. They simply perfumeg what ther tad cn.” re i a 3 i? y : ff 7 na rf ? i, ee _ e da Ls i y $2 if =a - ee 2 . IY Taner » fi ~ Fj . Lb& Z| J METROPOLITAN Mart DY CHARLES KITIN Vy wile rea, |" ca ‘avnoren: : | not for the fact that Mr. Jeffries hai Howard Jeffries, banker's son. under up ’eTll “indigenes” of Hebert Underwood pation, canivies Die aaugntet of « gus whe ‘ied '=_prison, aa ts disowned Pande at Geleresod, whe, had once to. Howard's step- ether, regents is sromme SE eeeeay A, oo become Siero Soarucrer, allan, Sonny Bi the eis “af dacaps ene who be sctad es as acount ee Beets man et Ree sano ‘ats aim be fot Lats ae A caller is Saocuneed and Eder: rng eevee rouge tbe creas at tee thet he wil oot ie Havretcoms irises aie il Earners: Undermsed it vend fo att by Uniecwongs waist 1s fareed” cyte ta the police ot cies ee noward - a from the haressed Sag Tene Romet'e wife declares er Bt Do sett, oar him. "She celia on Jeksien Be rotuont to bel unis Smee at Be eras Sacre, are Sse a eee oe aes, We Sectines. “Aanle sense CHAPTER XiV-—Continued. “Fou mican about the Underwoo easet” ‘Alicia nodded. “Yes, Kr. Jeffries ts Rerribly upset As tf the coming trial and all the ree Of the scandal were not enough. Bu how we bave to face something ever worse, something that affects me eve wmere-than my hasbaad. Really, I'x frantic about 1.” “What's happened now? asked th lawyer, calmly. “That women is going on the stage thet's afl!” dhe snapped. “Bim,” said the lawyer, calmly. “Suet think!” she cried, “the name ‘Mra, Howard Jeffries’—my name— paraded Datore the public! At a time yam everything should be done t kena ft out of the papers this womar $e golng to Saunt herself on th wager” “she tanned herself Indignantly while the lawyer rapped bis deek ab seutmindedly with a paper cutter Aliela went on: “You know I have never met th woman. What is she like? I under stand abe's been bothering you take the case of that worthless hus band of hers. Do you know she had the Impertinetice ta come to our hous: and ask Mr. Jeffries to help them? 1 eked my husband to describe her but all: I could get ‘from him was tha phe was mpertinent and fmpossible.’ Bho esltated a moment, then abe added: “Is she as pretty as her pic tures in the paper? You'v=.seen ker of course?” Judge Brewster frowned. “Yes,” be reyfied. “She comes here avery day regularly. She Iiterall; compels me to see her and refuses tc go till I've told her I baven't changed my decision about taking her case.” “What ingolence!” exclaimed Alicia “1 should think that you would hav: her put out of the office.” ‘The lawyer was silent and tored somewhat nerrously with the .pape! cutter, aa If not quite decided as what response to make: He coughed und fudged with the papers on the desk. : “Why don't you hare her put cut of the office?” she repeated. ‘The fudge looked up. There wai an expression tn his face that might Rave been interpreted as one of ap poyance, as it he rather resented thi fntrosion into bis business affairs but Mrs. Jeffries, Br. was too: im portant a client to quarrel with, s fee merely said: ‘Frankly, Mrs. Jeffries, if it ware not for the fact that Mr. Jeffries has exacted from me ‘a promise not te take up this case, I should be tempted to—consider the matter. In the first place, you know I always liked How ard. T saw a good deal of him before your marriage to Mr. Jeffries. He was always a wild, anmanageable boy, weak in yharacter, but be had many lovable traits. Iam very sorry, indeed, to see bim in such a terrible position. It was hard for me to real ise {t and I should never have be Veved bim guilty had he not con feused to the crime.” “Yes, she assented. “Tt is an aw- fal thing and a terrible blow to his father: Of course, he has had noth- ing to do with Howard ‘for. monthe. ‘Aa you know; he turned him out of doars long ago, but the disgrace is none the less overwhelming.” ‘The lawyer looked out of the win- dow and drummed bis fingers on the arm of his chair. Suddenly wHeeling Tound, and facing his client, he held: “You know this girl he marri no ordinary woman.” “Oh!” she exclaimed, sarcastically. “he has succeeded in arousing your sympathy.” ‘The fudge bowed coldly. “No,” be replied: “I would hardly aay that But she has aroused my enrfosity. She is 8 very peculiar girl evidentiy a creature of Yopulee aad determination. I certainly feel sorry tor her. Her position ts a very patn- ful one. She hae been married only @ few months, and now hér husband has to tace the most awful accusation that can be brought against a man. She is plucky in spite of it all, and ts ‘toving heaven and earth in Howard's defense. She beleves herself to be in some measure responsible’ for kis mis- fortune, Apart from that, the case taterests me from a purely profeasion- al point of view. There are several strange*festures connected with the case. Sometimes, in spite of Howard's confession, I don't believe he com- mitted. that crime.” Alicia changed color and, shifting uneasily on her, chatr, scrutinized the lawyer's face. ‘What was bebind that calm, inscrutable mask? What theory had be formed? One newspaper had suggested sulcide. She might herself come forward and declare that Rob- ert Underwood had threatened to take his own life, but how could she face the scandal which such a course ‘would involve? She would have to ‘admit visiting Underwood's rooms st ‘midnight alone. That surely would ‘ruta her in the eyes not only of her husband, but of the whole world. If this sacrifice of her good name were necessary to save an innocent man's life, perhaps she might summon up enough courage to make {t. But, after all, she was by no means sure her- self that Underwood bad committed suicide. Howard had confessed, wo why should she feopardize ber good name uselessiy? “No,” repeated the Jadge, shaking his head, “there's something strange fo the whole affair. I don't believe Howard had any band in it” “But he confessed!” exclaimed Allcta. ‘The jadge shook bis head. “That's nothing.” he sald. “There have been many instances of untrue confessions.~ A famous affair of the kind was the Boorn case in Vermont Two brothers confessed having killed their brethertnlaw and described how ther destroyed the body. yet ‘some time afterward the murdered ‘man turned up allve and weil. The ‘object of the confession, of course, ‘was to turn the verdict from murder to mansiaughter, the ciroumstantial evidence against them baring been ‘so strong. In the days of witchcraft eee suse onan Sclaea’ ee being witches were often urged by relatives to confess as being the only way of escape open to them. Ann Foster, at Salem, in 1692, confessed that she was a witch. She said the devil appeared te her in the abape of & Gyo 7. Ae CLEP GRE So eS ZS SE SS GSE of Soe eh, a en GLE foe har RAGES BEE SAFES ORE ALES gaa a GE omen eee Peculiar Vision of Fish ‘2 bird, and that she attended s mest of witches at Salem village. She ‘was not insane, but the horror of ‘the accusation brought against her had been too much for a weak mind Howart’s confession may posaibly be ue to some such influence.” “I hope for bis poor father’s sake,” sald Alicia, “that you may be right [and that ho may be proved ° ‘bat everything. is overw against him. [ think you are th one in New York to express auch doubt” “Don't forget his wife,” remarked the Judge, dryly. “Ne,” she replied. “I really feel worry for the girl mypelf.. Will you sive her some money if 1—" . ‘The lawyer shook bis bead. | “Bhe won't take it. I tried it She wants me to defend her husband—l tried to bribe her to ge to some other lawyer, but {t woulda? work.” “Well, something ought to be done ‘to stop ber annoying us!" exclaimed ane indignantly. “Mr. Jeffries suf: fers terribly. I can hear bim pacing ‘up and down the library till thnbe at tour tn the moruing. Poor mn, be ‘suffers vo keenly and he wen't let any one sympathise with him. He won't Tet me mention bis son’s «ame. I feel we ought to do somethlag. Try and persunde him to let me see this girl and—you are his friend a¢ well as his legal adviser.” . Judge Brewster bowed. “Your husband is a very old friend, Mra. Jeffries. I can't disregard bis wishes entirely—" am ‘There was a knock-at’the door of the private office. “Come in,” called the judge. "The door opened and the head ‘clerk entered, ushering in Howard Jeffries, Sr. The banker, still aristo cratic and. dignified, but looking tired and careworn, advanced into the room and shook hands with the judge, who greeted him with a cordial smile There was no response on the bank ér’s face. Querulously be demanded: “Brewster, what's that woman doing cut there again? It’s not the first time I've met her in this office.” Allcla ‘looked up eagerly. “Ia she out there now?” she dried. “What right has she to come here! Whet's her object?” went on the ‘banker trritatedly. The lawyer shrugged his shoulders “The seine old thing,” he replied “She wants, me to take her case.” The banker frowned. “Didn't you tell her it was impo sible?" “That makes no difference,” laughed the judge. “She comes just the same, I've sent ber away a dozen times. What am I to do if she im- sista on coming? We can't have her arrested. She doesn't break the furnt- ture er beat the office boy. She sim- ply sits and waits.” “Have you told her that I object to her coming here?” demanded the banker, haughtlly. “I bavé," replied the judge, calmly, “put she has overruled’ your objec- tion.” With a covert smile he add- ed, “You know we can't use force.” Mr. Joffries shrugged his shoulders impatiently. “You can certatnly wig moral force,” he said. 5 "What do you med by moral force?” ‘demanded the lawyer. ‘Mr. Jeffries threw up Bia-hands 2s it utterly disgusted with the whole business. Almost aligrily be ab- awered: “Moral force us moral , force.. —1 mean persuasion, ef course. Good God, why can'tpeople understand these things as I do?” The judge sald nothing, but turned to examine some papers on his desk. He hardly Ilked the Inference that he could not see things as plainly as other people, but what was the use of getting {rritated? He couldn't af. ford to quarrel with one of his best clients. ‘Alicia looked at her husband anz- fously. Laying her band on bis arm, ahe said soothingly: “Perhaps if I were to see her—" Mr. Jeffries turned angrily. “How can you think of such a thing? I can't permit:my wite to come in contact with @ woman of that character.” Judge Brewster, who was listening is apite of the fact that he was seam- ingly engrossed in-tis papers, pursed bis lips. ““On, come,” he said with » forced laugh, “she's not as bad as all that!” “Tm sure abo isn't,” sald Alicia, om platically. “She must be amenable to reason.” : ‘The banker's wife was not altogeth- ex bad. Excessive vanity and ambt- tion had steeled her heart and stifled impulses that were naturally good, BG GDBD MAX > oh Hypothesis That Seems to Explain the Constant Revolution of the Eyeball. ‘The medium in which fresh-water fishes live gives them a chance to 490 a great distance only im the horizontal direction. It seems impossible to ex. plain the constant revolution of the eyeball on any other bypothesls ex: cept that the optical axis extends for- ward Instead of sidewise. ‘When a fish wishes to est anything. elther at tho bottom of the pond or at the surface of the water, it swims directly toward the object; and In this cage the exes are instantly adjusted fo'line wih the bods. so as to bring the image of the particle desired upon the posterior portion of the retina. In this case they lose thelr horizontal position. If a fsb wishes to turn to the right or left in the water, the first move ment {s that of the eyes n unison im the direction of the turning. This would be entirely unnecessary if the apparent axis was the axis of the most distinct vision, as one of the eyes ‘would sce all that was to be seen on the side of the turing. After this moyement of the-eyes, the body turns enough to bring the eyes into their normal position, than there ts again « ‘Dut otherwise he wae'mot wiaityfém of feeling. #3he was realty smey for this poor Iittle woman who #as fighting" so bravely to save ber. hus band: No doubt she hed tnveighd Howard {nto marrying her, but she— Alicia—had no right to sit in fade ment on her for thet, If the girl had been ambitious to marry above hen in what way was she mere guilty than she herself had been in marry ing @ man she did not leve, simply for bis wealth and social position? Be sides, Alicia was herself corely troubled. ond conscience told ber that a word from her might set the whole matter right. She might be able to prove that Underwood com- mitted suicide. She knew she was & coward and worse than a coward Because she dare not speak that word The more she ssw her bum band’s anger the less courage sbe had to do It. In any case, she argued to herself, Howard had confessed. If he shot Underwood there was no su} elde, so why ‘should she, incriminate herself nesdicssly? But there was no reason why she shoul¢ not show somp sympathy for the poor girl who, after all, wfs only doing what ‘ny good wife should do, Aloud she repeated: “TH see the girl and talk to her, She must listen to reason.” “Reason!” erploted the banker, angrily. “How can you expect reasoa from a woman who héunds us, dogs ‘our footsteps, tries to’compel us to— take her up?” * : Judge Brewster, who bid apparent: ly pald’‘no attention to the banker's remarks, now turned arouad. Hesk tatingly he said: : | “I think you do her an injustice Jeffries. She comes every day in the hope that your feelings toward your ton have changed. She wishes to sive color to the bellef that his fx ther’s lawyers are cbajnploning bis cause. She was honest enough to tell ms so. ‘You jnoy ber movements are closely watched by the newspapers and she takes good care to let the reporters think that she comes here to discuss with me the details of her husband's defense.” ‘The banker shifted {mpatiently om bis chair. Contemptuoumy he said: “The newspapers which I read don't sive her the slightest attention. If they did I “should refuse to read them.” With growing irritation be ‘went on: “It's no-use talking about her any more. What are we going to do about this Iatest scandal? This wom an is going on the stagg to be e® hibited all over the country and she Proposes to use the family name.” . “There is nothing to prevent .ber,” sald the lawyer, dryly. * ‘The banker jumped to his feet and exclaimed angrily: . “There aust be! Good God, Brew ster, surely you can obtain an injune tion restraining her from using the family name! You must do some ‘thing. What do you advise?” | “I advise patience,” «replied the sudge, calmly. | But Mr, Jeffries had no patience He was & man who was not accu» tomed ‘to have his wishes thwarted, He did not understand why there should be the slightest dimiculty im carrying out his instructions. “Any one can advise patience!” be exclaimed, hotly, “but that's not do ing anything.” Banging the desk angrily with Bis fist, he exclaimed: “T want something dene!” ‘Judge Brewster looked up at bis olfent with surprise. The judge never loat his temper. Even in the most acrimonious wrangles in the court room he was always the suave, poh tehed gentleman. There was a shade of reprosch in his tone as he replied: “Come, come, don't lose your tem per! I'll do what I can, but there is nothing to be done in the way you suggest. The most I can do ts to re main loyal to you, although—to be quite candid—I confess it goes against the grain to keep iy hands off this case. As I told your wife, there sre certain features about it which inter est me keenly. I feel that you are wrong to—" “No, Brewster!” interrupted Mr Jeftries, explosively. “T'm right! I'ma right! You know it, but you wan't admit" ‘The lawyer shragged his shoulders and turned to bis desk again. Lacom Teally, he sald: . “Well, I won't-argue the matte? with yea, You refuse to be edvised by me and—" : ‘The banker looked up {mpattently. “What 1s your sdvieo?” ‘The lawyer, without looking up from his papers, sald quietly: “You know what my feelings in the matter are.” (10 BE CONTINUED.) sm a bc, RS _ Gi Aye, movement of the eyes, and next @ movement of the body. This causes ® peculiar jerking motion of the eyeballs during the whole time of the turning of the body. Literary Vaudeville. A New England admirer of Longteb low proposes that the afterndon of February 27 of each year be set aside in the public schools az a time to give ‘Special attention to the poet's life and works, Longfellow was doubtless great American poet, but he already has sufficient place fn the schools by being represented in every reader put forth since he lived and wrought. And there is already too much foolishneas in the schools, and too Ittle reading, writing and arithmetic. Unless this tendency toward holidays and special days in schools comes to an eal toon, it will be necessary for teachers to take a course in vaudeville to provide the needed variety, and about. al! the children will take is a vacation —ab cbison Globe. ‘aiicera When Gren: “What bas become of our old lam lady?" “She's keeping & boarding howe California now.” “Wanted to get nesr the praseg ant seen DAY As8 MONT SELL PUORE 9673 8. GREET - THE COLONIAL | GM. ROBB, PROP. | | mexwc §©=—-1 300-1362. 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David -Willidins Company of New York City, publishes a weekly magazine entitled’ The Iron Age, de xoted to the fron and steel industries of the countrs. Tnder.date of November 28 appears an article written and contributed br Mr. H. P. Bope, one of the leading steel men of our time, and a Pitts: burgher. The subject of his rtic‘e ig “Future Development of the Middle West” He begins by taking the steel industry as an example, and ap- plying hls conclusions to all others. ‘After #howing the remarkable progress made in the steel industry ‘and picturing a most optimistic view as to the future, Mr. Bope presents what he is pleased to cal! “certain” ob- stacles” which must be overcome, and ‘certain dangers which are of tre mendous !mportance.”» These he classifies under three separate heads as follows: Legislative; Financial and Economic, the last of which. he considers “dangerous,” and discusses it at length-under the bead, “Insuf- -ficient Supply of Common-Lg¥or.” The writer states that he bas had more than thirty years of actual “ex: perience in the steel businéss, having worked himself up frém the proverb; fal ground floor; hence the signif cance of his opinion. He states that when he first entered she steel busi- ness.the Irish Were the one source of common labor, and he asserts that it was “the best we ever had.” He explains that drish labor grew scarce decause they, “recognizing the OppOly tunities of this country, sent thelt children to the public schools,” and the children, upon reaching maturit}, being fitted for higher oatiogs in life, became foremen instead of pom: mon laborers «aa, ®ere thelr fathers. ‘And the restit is that common labor among :he Irish is not as available as it Wes, and he adds, it never will be. ‘ ‘The trish. Says Mr. Bope, were suc“ ceeded bA the Slav and Hun, but they demand, nor was theirs the best Ia: bor, except under certain conditions.” Europe can no lonzer be depended up- on to supply us with common labor. and there seems to be an inherent op- position to the use of tbe Japanese and the Chinese, since yellow antl white do not mix,” even in such a ‘capacity. ‘The conciusion of Mr. Bope is that. the one great problem ndw facing the industria! world is thaY of common lator; and with me supply of the Irish, the, Stav’.the Hun, exhausted. ‘and the inbérent opposition to yellow Isbor so pronounced, he sees a per- plexing sijuation abead. ‘That-Mr. Bepe does not even con sider the Negro laborer ts too appar- ent for comment. That he has no intention of G@nsidering him in the Yarure is obvious from the picture be paints. He sees the’ passinx of the Irieh, the Slav, the Hun, and admits the impossibility of yellow labor. but, even in the last extremity, he neg‘ects to consider the Nezro either as 2 pos- sible resort 4n time of dire’ necessity, or as a future agency on which to de: pend when the Slay and the Hun, tike their Irish predecessors. have educat- ed their children “for bigher positions of life.” and have been promoted trom the position of common labor to the more refined foreimansbip. The words of Mr. Bope have more than & common significance. His attitade as pictured In his article spells th elimination of the Negro from the in- dustrial development of this country. That such {s the policy of the indus- trial heads of today can not be de nied in the face of the sileat rebuke of Mr. Bope. In the face of thé past record of the Negro, we ask what has Mr. Bope or the industrial magnates to fear? ‘Wé jake pleasure in calling attention to the fact that the Negro2bas at all times when called upon, shown himself ef- feient and satisfactorr. We have but to refer to the Homestead strike lor sufficient proot of what the Ne gro will do when the white man does him the honor to employ him. From strike-breaking to the battlefield the Negro bas labored in the interest of this country, and like Mr. Bope, we measure the future br the past to ee extent of warranting the indus jes of the country that when ther feel disposed to give the black man a chance, an equal chance, with the Irish, the Slav, the Hun or the Euro ‘pean to show his efficiency as a labor- er, be wiil not be found wanting. If the passing of the Irish, S'av and Hun ‘means the creation of a necessity for Negro labor, we pray most ardently for such a consummation; believing as ¥e do in the loyalty of the Negro to his country as well as in his natural fitness for American labor, with neltBer socialistic nor anarchistic ten- -dencies. ; "Unless Mr. Bope mieans to eliminate the Negro from the development of the Middle West, there need be no fear of “insufficlepey. of common la- bor.” WHITE MAN Fino. * A white man, representing himisef! to be a pectin agent, entered the home of atcolored lady the other day and after futile efforts to sell her 2 sewing machine, insulted her daugh ter, who made information against him at once. , ‘When brotght tefore Magistrate Noble Mathews, he was questioned close!y, and reprimanded and fine¢ $5, with tHe option of spending 3 days in’ the workhouse. NEGRO BOYS IN LEAD. Mrs. Catherine Hoyt, probation of: ‘ficer of the Juvenile Court, has made her report of an extended investiga tion into Juvenile Court cases in the Lawrenceville and Bloomfield dis tricts, Mrs. Host reports that within a per iod of two years 96 children ranging from 2 years to%20 have been brought into Juvenile Court from the two dis: triets mentioned above. > That 77 of that number were white boys, and the remaining 19 were Negro girls, the percentage of white girls and Ne gro boys being zero. : ” These figures have a spécial signifi cance when it is remembered that the Lawrenceville district is perhaps the most unfavorable district that could have been chosen for the Negro, as it is the home of the mil! and fac ory belt where sanitary: conditions are not always normal. The report is encouraging for us; and the figures give our parents of that district some Idea where to direct future correc: tion, persusive and otherwise. sguer A FEW LEFT. The Colored Protective League sent out notices for a meeting to be held on Monday evening last. The cards gent out read “business of import- ance” as the purpose of the call. ‘When the meeting had assembled, the “jmiportant busigess” proved to be the election of officers. There were 48 men present. There was a time when the executive com- mittee numbered more than that. The skeleton of what was once a thriving organization presented a _pitiable Bight. It is a strange thing that we never fully appreciate our own home talent until some foreigner comes along and reminds us. The name of Helen Brown, or Sarah Writt, or’ Nelson Arter ought to be familiar to us all ‘without the comment of any one from the outside, Just a little more home pride, please. -. The American Jew has raised an axggol how! about Russian discrimina- tion, and it seems that Congress will have to do something for the Amer- fean citizen of Hebrew blood.- Suppose we send a delegation of American Negroes to Russia, and de- mand some action on her part against American“Lynchers. We might get a hearing, at least—a courtesy denied us at home. LOCAL NEWS S. R. Morsell. secretary, touched the button last Saturday evening which sent forth! the message to welcome all young men who desire to become identified with the Y. M. C. A. at 1847 Center avenue. The pressure of the button revealed the words “Colored Men's Branch of ¥. M. C. A." ina beautiful electric light display and this light should be thé srmbol _ to harken the youns men to join hands in the upbuilding of this grand work. ‘A special appeal has deen made to ail delinquents to pay up their sub- scriptions at once in drder that the plans and cim of the Board of Manage Meni may te carried out. 4 com: mittee bas been appointed to follow up the subscriptions. Do you know there are some peop'e wio subser.bed to the building fund that have not paid one cent on their subscription. All names of those who have paid their subscriptions will appear in this paper somet:me tn January. Geo. Smith, -proprietor of Cafe Ror- al, Cambridge Springs, was in the city a few days the fast week on business. Miss.Jennie A. Jones, daughter of Mrs. A. Billows. is expected to spend her Christmas yacatlon here with her mother. Mrs. W. H. Jones . after .a few jweeks visit here ‘among her many friends returned to Philade:phia last week. Her many friends here were glad to see her and sorty to seo her Teave for home. . ‘Sheba Lodge No. 64. F. and A. M., Dr. Frank F. Bishop _ Surgeon Dentist GAS ADMINISTERED Porcelain Crown and Bridge Work = Specialty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, pu- rifies the mouth nd assists in arrest- ing the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office Hours—Daily—? a. m. to 2 Dp. m.; 5:30 p.m. to9 p.m. Sunday. 2p. m. tod p. m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. jrisecta, North Side, Pittsbargh, Fa. Officers installed. Isa W. Cornettus, lw. A Joba E. Reed, S. W.; G. Le | Eddhigs, J. W.; R. E. Myers, secre | tary, and George W. Brown, treasurer. | After the election cloths were spread and a repast was enjoyed. ~ ‘The annual election of officers for | the Pittsburgh Real Estate and -Mer- | cantile Association took place on Sat- urday, November 25, and resulted a follows: For Board of Directors 1, C. Mathews, Clarence Smith, S. A. Jennings I. A. Carter, Jobn H. Smith, Jas. A. Reid and L. W. Sands. A. Carter, president; S. A. Jennings, Foice president; Jas. A. Reid, secreta- ry; L. C, Mathews, assistant secreta- | ry; L. W. Cands, treasurer; J. A. Car- ter, business ' manager, Clarence Smith,’ assistant; John 'H. Sm.tb, chairman of board of directors. ‘A colored cartoonist of the first water is Prof. C. L. Butler of Roches: ter, Pa., Who was a recent Pittsburgh visitor. Prof. Butler studied under W. L. Evans, one of the greatest liv- ing American cartoonists, and his work shows marked artistic merit as well clever ideas. He is a young man 29 years af age. a graduate of ihe | New York State industrial coltege | and has for the past four years been | employed as clerk ‘by the Penns! Fania Rilroad Company’ at, Conwat. | Pe. Rec®ntly Prof, Butler visited the public gehoois of Rochester and gave jan exhibition of his penmanship, which subject he teaches. The da.ly ‘Times of that place pronounced him the “greatest living left hand pen: man.” The goods are tastefu!, stylish and reasonably priced. The addition of | a special holiday line ot eckwear Sill certainly please all feminine lov. lers of beautiful creations im lace. It | will pay you well, ladies, to visit Mrs, Bessie Hill's hatshop in Cente: |avenue, No, 2227, mear Kirkpatrick street. * To Let—Eight-room ,house with modern improvements,” 30 Junilla street. D. R. Lewis, 1317 Wyliqgve- nue. \ The only. successful colored candi- te for the degree of qualified as- sfatant in pharmacy at the recent {tate Board examination is Leonard Tmbill, a native of Princeton, N. J. ‘Mr. Barnhill is the latest addition to the number of Pittsburg’s professional young men, He is employed at Brown's drug store in Wylie avenue. Neckwear makes a neat Christmas present. See Mrs. Hill's assortment at her store at 2227 Center avenue, near Soho street. Dr. Modeste Abda'lah Guillaume, the eminent baritone, more than ful: filled expectations at his recital at Warren church last Monday evening. He delighted a truly representative kathering of Pittsburgh's lovers of igh clas entertainment with a rep ertolze selected from grand operas. Especially well rendered wete his French numbers given in his native tongue. This is Dr. Guillaume's first time to appear in concert in Pitts burgh. It can be confidently predict ed, however, after the spontaneous hope expressed by practically every one present, that it will by ‘no means De the last appearance. Miss Wyitt, who assisted on the program, sang\ if possible, more delightfully than eve Mr. Arter and Miss Pryor both recited well. In fact, the affair in every “feature, excelled even Warren's stand- ards. Dr. Virgil and th2 tireless workers of the Busy 20 club seem to | have capped the climas. ‘ ; Joseph H. Stanton, now located in ‘the government service at Detroit, ‘ will spend the holidays with his fam- fly here, and his many friends will be glad ‘to vee him. 3 On account of the hdliday rush at the post office next week, all local notes and out of town notes must be in off office by Tuesday, as the paper will go on the press Wednesday morning. ‘Lawrence Rodgers, the popular ca- terer of Cleveland, Ohio, visited Pitts- ‘burg on Wednesday and was ihe | gu2st of Thomas T. Jackson at West ; View. |” Hf you want to rent a house, buy a |home, see Frazier and Brown Real | Estate Company, 6231 Penn Avenue. Don't forget they collect rents, place fire inaurance. ard mortgages, and they are reliable. “\y When a merchant wants a individ- ual trade and Wants it badly enough ‘to spend money to invite that person Ito his store, it is a pretty safe con- | elussion that he will exert bimself to | make it profitable ior him to become |'a resular customer, The same is true | of & croup of individuais. ‘The man agement of the Household, a large | credit furniture house at #810 Penn |avenue, has broke away ‘from the beaten path. Instead of carrying ads in the’dails? newspapers alone and trasting to luc that tieir message | Will reach you. ther now make a sper- fal appeal to YOU through YOUR OWN newspaper. Read their adver- tisethent on paze eisht carefully and when in need of {urnityre patronize them. ‘An easy solution for We riddle of how and what to give fo} Christmas presents is this: Visit Wilkens’ old established jewelry stofe. set what you want and jay on thelr eazy terius At your own convenience.” They are conventensly located at the corner of \Liverty and Market. third floor Pists- burgh Lite building, and are amone the o'dest patrons of this paper. A , safe, responsible Arm that is solicit- ‘ous not onis of your trade. but of your custom, is the only one in this line ee ites co | _ 7 s Fi ae A ry) 4 s ; : ea OR AL ‘ —- 4 a ae, om teal | Ps: et; (4 a= Li fe Rake * Se ee ene H ences | gues ») ies] || eoiw an | \Grtece mead pee © ape ) eg ay se eee yet] N= hee | ane or San Noe ‘gee al a7) ss : t ae 7 a fae P %e i ot ara E EAP) SS f fi) Re fs . Vee aerD oH Bi, Bene Re eee ete ii = OD. re (LOE eR FW » YY aia Ay J Sere ye x J BN Nd 4 aw . as ae a Fe >, C 417] | tse/ A ne ade eae ee hy —_ : is yj X& 2 Y TH ™ e Don’t Di int Any of Them. Use Your Credit on’t Disappoint Any of Them. ‘ Use Your Credit a hOulDas “DESK OLD MOTHER” GASP with "WHO WOULD OVERLOOK BROTHER? Surelyya ight to receive a pair of Diamond Ear Screws or a real Diamond Stud, a Reliable Watch of a good, heavy Gold wiaee ee, We sell them from $10.00 up to Ring, Scarf Pin or Cuff Buttons is what he wants, ‘And | NOW THINK OF WHAT FATHER WOULD say [ BE FoR Hl find either of, them at prices wikis yout = = when he gets the Watch, the Chain, the Cuff Buttons or { "cache “ 4 | pretty Scarf Pin. We have them all and the quality is EVERYBODY HAS A: SWEETHEART—and in our the best. Prices from 1.00 up. stock you will find that magnificent solitaire “Diamond SISTER, GOLLY WOULDN'T SHE BE PLEASED Ring, the Toilet Set, Purse, Bracelet, or Lavallier will with a Purse, a Bracelet, a Lavallier, a Ring or a Watch? surely make her eyes snap and the color come to her and we have them n gold, in silver and also gold filled a8 | cheeks, Don’t hesitate, we have what vou want to give * Jow as $1.00 and as.high as $500.00. her. Prices right—quality the best—terms the easiest. : = In our private salesrooms you can deal in confidence—you escape the pabiietty as well as the high prices you mect in the ae rent ground floor stores. We sell everything with guarantee that I. eer? week's wear it is unsatisfactory you can return it and get your money ‘back. Can anyone treat you better? Don’t Worry About Paying. We Will Make thé Terms to Suit You OPEN EVENINGS UNTH. CHRISTMAS Elevators : ' mm, ~ Elevators. Always ‘ P | . Always Running % wy, Running : « ony * ow + OVER Third Floor, Pittsburgh Life Building, Liberty Ave., at Market St, cde ° THE COURIER. =_ —<—<—<$—$<$<————— we recéive subscription on or be tore December 15. Send it to your friends. If you are looking for bargains be fore Christmas you don’t want to miss Bennie Neiman's store on Saturday and next week. See page 3. Our ladies xisit this store because they ‘know they get real bargains and if anybody knows real bargains, it's the women of the home. Don’t forget the place, 1410-17 Fifth avenue, just above Stevenson street. Prices are right, ‘goods ‘are right and you will be all ‘right if yeu Visit this store Saturday and all next week. Tell Bennie you saw his ad in the Courier. He is a {friend of the colored people and has been very charitably @lsposed_to- ‘wards the Race on the Hill. He ap- ‘preciates your trade and deserves it ‘Remember this store 18 open every ‘evening unt!l Christmas. . "Leave your news in the Courier box ‘at Jones'> Wylle ‘and Francis, To Let—Four-room house, bath and tollet, gas and water, hall, stairway, cemented-cellar, range already set, front and rear entrance, 614 Howard street, Fa Lewis, 1317 Wylle avenue. ‘The Courier has added another member to the staff in the person of William Hance, Jr, who was born to Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Hance on Wednes- day at their home in Zara street, Knoxville. The mdther and baby are doing well dnd Big Bill- has a smile on bis face that is good to look at. Boys go up and get a big fat cigar. In fact he will give you any- thing In. the house except bis wife and “little” Bill. If you want real gold brick ice cream get your ice cream at Snigo's. See ad in this paper. Richard Harrison, the noted elocu- tlonist, took dinner on Wednesday evening at. the Loendi club as the guest of W. N. Page, a very old ac- quaintance. “He Jeft that night over the B. & 0. for Chicago. The people pt Pittsburgh did not realize that they had in their+midst in the per. son of Richatd Harrison, who came here on Tuesday night, to entertain an audience With his recitations at Bethel, one of the brightest and fore- most entertainers thet the Race can voast of in this country today. There was only a fair audience out to greet him as he was not thoroughly adver- Used. He will return again in Feb- ruars, and you should not fail to hear him. ' He has toured the country un- der lyceum bureaus at a salary per Week that was most flattering indeed. Don't forget you have a store of your owa on Frankstown avenue The Busy Bee. - See ad jn this paper and dive Mint a celk te must Wear to patronize our on people wherever possible if we Want the Race to ad- vance. The troubie_with the Race is that they are too ffftonsistent. Don't go to the other seliows vourself when you want a suit of clothes, groceries, law- yer, doczor or dentist. We knew of instences of this kind where persons were making their living entirety from their own people doing this, and even. employing stich help to the sac- Fifice ot their own girls, The Rush-Wilson well at Canons- vurz is stil flowing out oil at the rate o2 Iw bartels a day which means many goid doilars for these colored people. TiwAnite mien were brought be fore a police magistrate charged with fighting over two Buits of clothes. One was charged with stealing bis suit, Wd was fined #19, the other man was discharged when be explained that he gor his trom Tisén & Jeffress. Have you ever tried a pair of Levi- son's shces. Weil. if you haven't, get a jar, Remember they make their own shoes and yu will find prices righy, and you sey the goods. Fine line of gentlemey's furnishings for Christmas, Remember the store is only three doors above Thum’s..Evers Yoder Knows J. Levison on the Ht Atk Thumm. “Advancemeny fro! depad:ment store porter to the nyopribtorship of a jouriching meda‘lign and picture framing business with offices here and in Columtus, O.. in three years, is the remarkab!2 accormplishment of Mark Kins. Mr. King, who is a native Piusburger, retrtied last week from a nine month's trip throughott Ohio. He established the King Art Shop in rie eta algg el tots i Pace et + _____—_ constantly, while on this tour he will go over the Pennsylvania territory within the next two months and visit all of his old customers. Pittsburgh office is at 19 Crawford street. ‘The Leng Harris Grand Chapter Or der of Eastern Star of State of Penn- sylvania, convened on Monday, 11th inet., at 560 Arthur street, Masonic ha!l'in a morning session at 10.30 a. m. and afternoon session at 2 p. m. ‘At 5 o'clock @ court of Deliberation of the Court of Daughters of Sphinx was organized by tMe most Worthy | Matron. Matron Daughter Leng Har- ris. A most pleasant ‘and instruc- tive grand. session was enjoyed by all and much tmportant business was transacted. ' Six subordinate chap- tera of O. E. S. were represented by delegates. - The Hiram Grand Lodge convened on the same date and™vis- ‘ted the Grand Chapter session and ‘addresses were made by Mr. Jackson, Dr. 8. Lee and others. The occa- sion closed at 11 p. m., fo reconvene in the month of December, 1912, at Pittsburgh. The Royal Grand Ma. tron, Mrs. Lena Harris of Jehnstowy, ‘Was reelected. Noble Kirk, “2510 W5- Me avenue. * "Miss Elizabeth Edwards, Miss Ver ‘da Huston, Wm. Crippens, Earl How- ard, Mr. Richman and Mr. Hunger- ford, were visitors of Miss Nellie Douglas on Sunday evening. — - "Dr. Fletcher A. Greene of Boston, and J, Elwood Nicholas of Philadel: phia, spent several days in the city last week and were the guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Holloway of the Narth Side, ‘At an election held ist Friday évening by the Excelsior Teachers Training class, recently organized at Bethel church’ by Rev. P. A. Scott, the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Blanche Bundy; vice president, Mrs. Alice Washington; secretary, Mrs. Daisy Satlee; assis: tant secretary, Mra. Julla Calvin; treasurer, Mrs. Julia Wallace. Rev. Scott is the instructay and the work covers an, advanced course in Bible teaching and modern methods of reli- gious instruction. Covers a period of seven or eight months and all who complete it will be awarded a diplo- ma from the edpcational department of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association. The course is offePed free to everybody. The class meets at Bethel church every Friday evening from § to 9 o'clock. Rev. E. N. Thomas, pastor of Pres- ton Avenue A.-M. E. cburch in Bellé- vue, visited Currensville this week on business. ‘Among the eminent churchmen ho attended the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ. held in this city the past week, were representatives of the Zion and Bethel caurches in the pergon of Bishop A. Walters and George W. Clinton of Zion. and Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary’ of Bethel cburch. Bishop Walters in- troduced a resolution denouncing lynch law and mob violence, which was unanimously adopted by the Fed- eral Council. 2 Rev. T. J. Askew, D. D.. the new presiding elder of the East Pittsburgh district, A. M. E. church, returned back to Pittsburgh ‘rom the eastern part of the state last Monday, and addressed the A. M. E, Preachers’ meeting. He will preach bis firet sermon as presiding eider’!n Bethel church next Sunday morning, Decem- ber 17, at 11 o'clock. He will. no doubt be gretted by a larze congrega- tion. Oa Friday evening. December 22. there wil be a musicale given at Warren M. E. church. Watt and Cen ter avenue. The.eniire program will Ve rendered -by a white company which comprises some of the best ta- Jented of the count:y. Amonz those who will appear will be Miss Minnie Beck. Pittsburgh's favorite sopranno; Mrs, Gertrade Schamant-Thomas, con- tralio of Christ's church: Earnest Scott and George MeCeague. _ Ther are better known as the blind won- ders in mimicry and imitations. Mr. Scoiy stands at the head of his pro- fessidy. Mr. MeCague, beiter known a3 the\ blind. tenor. iJ appear in Sonzs br Other Days. (Hs rendition of “Silver Threads Amon¥,the Gold.” will enthuse al! who heaf\him. The famons Schenler Mandolin grchestra, the Mozart Voca! Quartet aid the B. C.D. Trio, will appear in igstramen- tal selections. Given for the benefit of Warren M. E. church, Rey. S. A. Virgil, pastor. Admisalon 25 cents; children, 15 cents. Performance at 8:15. Mrs. Mattle Hawkins Wilson, mistress of ceremonies; J. A. Mc Cloud, assistant. Doors open at 7:30. All the stockholders of the Y. U. ©. of Odd Fellows hall association are requested to meet in a special meet ing on Friday evening, December 22, 1911. Urgent business. Mrs. A. G, Borkina is visiting her sick mother at Williamsport, Pa. ‘Mrs. Edwards of 2521 Wylie ave nue, will take a trip South in the near future. ‘The feature of the literary held at the Calvary Baptist church on’ last Tuesday, December 12, was a grand free tréat donated by,G. W. Allston of 2535 Wylie avenue. * About 100 per: cons were served with ice creant and cate, gratis. A smoker will be -he'd at Thomp son's hall'at 2635 Wyle avenue’ on December 26. All members of the Fitth Ward Progressive’clab are ex- pected to be in attedance on the ‘above date. Born to Mr. and Mrs, Humphrey Bell, on Friday, December @, at 1:30 a.m, a boy. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr. Bell formerly lived in Monessén, Pa. bat now re sides at 27 Wandless street, Pitts oe Fy bed oo! G. E FRAZIER. ‘The most extensive renters and seilere ‘of improved ‘or ‘walmproved Teal estate in the East End or any Other part of the city to colored. Reo ple, are Mesers. Frazier & Brown. ee ‘ 7 (eee , Meg . .sweows. ‘Ther handle properties which, for condition and location are far in ad: vance of any shown by other firms. They negotiate loans at reasonable Interest, and are engaged in fire in: surance, protecting our people against loss in the case of fire. Ther also tarnish’ reliable colored help for Te Hable positions. “Owners, buyers, renters and those seeking employment should give them first consideration. Thev are located at gist Pena arenue, Phone Hiland 5927. On Tuesday evening. December 19. the Allegheny"Patriarchie No. 11, and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, TSTt. Pittsbargh Patriarchie No. 39, will give a joint military reception and bell at Odd Fellows hall/on the North Side. Music by North Side orches: tra. ‘Refreshments. On December 6 the Francis Harper Teague met at the residence of Mrs. Lucille Lewls in Broad street, East End. The hostess served an excel: Jent luncheon. One number on the program was a solo, well rendered, by Mrs. A. BE. Huston. Next meet: ing on December 20, wii be held at the homé of Mra. Chas. MeCard, 2227 Webster avenyé. All_members are requester to bfing a donation of groc. eries or cann to the next meeting for the Home for Destitute Colored Children in New Castle, Ps. “Among the persons noted present ‘at Associated Charities annual meet- ing at Trinity church Inst week at which the tamous Jacob Relis of New ‘York spol wire Mew. &. Be postu. Mrs. L. Y4nge-Payne, Rev.’ and wife: D. R: Lewis and wife and Wm. N. Page and wife. Mr. Weyman, the well-known po- Utical orator, will address the mem- ders of the ‘Fifth Ward Progressive club, at thelr regular meeting at ‘Thompson's hall, Wylie and Francis, Tuesday evening. December 26. Though bis subject has not wet been announced, we can confidently fortell that a delightful forensic feast will be served to a full house. ‘Emanuel Jackson fs in the city and will spend the holidays, with his fam- ily. Hts many friends here will be sorry to hear that he was kicked by a horse and is bomewhat crippied at present. - WILKINSBURG NOTES. Zhe Eisaios i Montes street, held ‘Terr infgresting servicesgon last Sab bath, iBreaine a sacrel concert in the evening in which many friends took part: : Arrangements are being made for a Xmas bazAar on Friday, 23nd, at the People’s ‘Mission, 1318 Swissvale ave- nue. There-will be a variety of ar- tcles, especially needed for the holi- day geason. In the evening there Will be special a program and some of the best ta‘ent of this borough and Pittsburgh will contribute. Some of the names of the readers of the Courier. Mra. RC. Martin, Mrs. Wm. Lindsay, Mrs. F. A. Lack, Mra. Ada Lewis, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. P. N. Hairston, Mrs. Rameey, Mrs. Crews, Mra. Walker, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. A.D. Lyteb, Mra. Allen, Mra. Geo. Munroe, Mrs. Katie “Stewart, Mrs. Currey, Mrs, Vabghn, Mrs. Tom, Mrs. Yates, Jobn Vaugn._ To be contin ued. Geo, R. Gentrs, a confidential em: ploye of the firm of Caldwell and Gra- ham, at Wood and Penn aveeue, and a member of the Colored Branch ¥. ‘M. C. A., is steadi!y climbing the Iad- der of the ¥Y.M.C.A. Please keep your eye on him. * These tWo graduates of Hampton Institute residing in this borough. Mrs. F. A. Lack on Burns street, and Geo. Munroe on Maple arenue, “Life begets life."—Drummonds. ‘There are six public school dui¥i- ins¥ in this borough, including the High school, 2.599 pupils, Including 452 in the High school. There are about 109 colored children attending school including two in the High school. The Sample school of which ‘Miss F. McComb is the principal. has the largest number, .which is 63 per cent of tire tota! attendance of the colored chitdren. > The officers of the People’s Litera- ry society have determined to make it a suecess. Let us thank them-for the eee Re ‘are manifesting. , Rev. A. Patterson visited some of the schools and officials of~ this borough, and received some very en- couraging and valuable information. He wag yery courteously received, Mra, William Booker is oa the sick Ust. “She has our sympathy. Eiwood Hairston at 1209 , Glenn street, one of Wilkimsburg’s brightest lads and agent for the Courier, was sent to the Emergency hospital od the 12th inst, to undergo an operation” for. appendictis. The parents azd eatives hare our sympathy 9nd pray for a succesestul for and speedy recovers. 4 t SATURDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1911. THE COURIER, Five SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1 101 ee 7 ‘ y. M. C, A. NOTES, | Shevand avenue or Loendi ‘club, city. ce ir. C. B. Butler creat te one cee pene . : The secretary of the Colored Men's ' fosson's oy fa City A. P . EN’ : plain that by reasch-of & clerical over | “"wnen on the Hill To! i A : Nant h p stop in to see é i : Elizabeth Jones | ERE several persone, wpe. have, Ay | Jones & Mover, 2612 Wyile avenue, & : 38 NOW LOCATED AT | | erintion bate recewed @ copy of tne |W, lime of posteards, Comrie ee . { Reception. ferine Easley, Lyda Leftridge, Anna fiscont circular letter Intended ‘f0F ‘ news box. - Mrs. WL. Drekigon gave a reczp-| Belle Gidson. Hazel Gibson, William | those caly who have not yet paid. F. Steptoe will go behind the bat 6258 FRANKSTOWN AVE., E.E,| sion on ‘Tusaxseiving atternooa and J. Panks, Herman P. Socks, Robert —.: for Iron City next season. evening at ber home, 522 Pitca.ro! Mahoney. Park Dimmey, Uirsses Wal-| The resular Sunday Men's meeting / ——————WE DO NOT STING ANYONE? —————-—— Near Broad Street | street, Braddock, Pa., in honsr of Mrs.| ters and Edward F. Giuson_ A sx] last Scuday was led by George Gen, lw. A! Nicholas’ of Greensburg. Pa. course dinner was served at 7 o'clock, | try of the committee of Management. ; s Neat Broad Street © (2 Site of Sout art| one ites he'calel oes etal eter tet ge | BRADDOCK, PA. | £442 Frankstown Ave. Between Pork sod Lincs Aves iPhone inure, Riahiands | Feely otupiomg Mn taura| way enjoved. the eheraines Slag | Dulding tis Sunday at ¢ each au | —— —_ —_—__——— | Swan of Jeannette, Mrs. Roach and| Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Socks and Miss:| men are invited. i 5 =——- , Both Phones. 2°. | Miss Bally and Mrs, Cox of Pitts | Scott. Mrs, Gibson was not onlr| Last Sunday night a splendid group (By Mary C. Hamilton.) _- THE 10% DISCOUNT i : . | burgh, Mrs, Chambers of Homestead, ' extended hearty congratulations and of men assembled at the branch and| pel] Phone 201-R. P. and A. Phone 25 years at this Corner. Mrs. Ambrose, Mrs. Buchner, Miss, good wishes, but was the recipient | after a light repast Hstened to sur-/ $95.1, t | Nattie'Homes’ Rankin,” Miss Anna of some beautiful presents, ‘necwords from the chairman, Ar: | Sf," Ansie Hughens spent Thanks COLORED DRY GOODS (STORE 5 | Ross, Miss Nora Ross, Mrs. MeGram, | — derson: R. L, Vann, L. A. Hamiiton, | giving in Youngstown, returning 2 ff, = Bewitt Ke Pogue from Wilkinsburg, Mrs. | . _ Sacred Concert. Earl Sams, is a , woepmonn and Speecon Hier ee Sh, Me ee eee ee - . SC. Witiams and daughters of Mc. Grate Memorial church has taken | others, touching the mattef of collect | Hughens reports a jleasant trip. . ~* | Resort “hela were Sse Aes, a new ie fie gan x mone | AEtngigace of sopud bling eye. Dect a saat io. | Some 1-3 Off Specials This Saturday: . Prescription Druggist © | Dean-and Miss Anna Baker. | almost every department of the work. | fund pledges. is Hope Baptist church spent two or | — The promoters of the sacred concert| President Ralply W. Harbison of | three days in Donora last week among Men's Heavy Fleeced Lined Underwear, 28c, a gatment, or 75¢ 2 suit) | thanksgiving a Virthday reception have been busy, too, hence these song | the Young Men's Christian Agate friends. regular 90c and $1.00 grades. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. | 28 siven in honor of Edward Smith services are becoming more and more | tion of Pittsburgh, has appoinféd the| Thadus Hines has returned to his .f| Schoo! Ginghams, &¢ and 10¢ per yard; good value at 13¢ and 15e, Why P at ns residence in Gloser strest, Cov-! popuiar. The following program will j following men jo,tne ‘sepmiiee of | home at Louisia county, Virginia, on | Pay more elsewhere? . f fers were laid for 25. ose present be rendered on Sunday evening, De-| management of the. Cblored Men's account of bis health at i we “35: iw 480 Wylie Avenué and Fulton Street. | were: Mr. aml Mrs. James Minor, cember 17: Paper, A. T. Hall; rec-| Branch for the ensuing year: Heze- quett of ‘Bis on ae SOSA SESE ASSESS PR ANE APR va | rand Mrs, WM, Bogguess, Mr. and ; itation from hie own composition, Ed-' kiah Anderson, P.L. Anderson, Rob-| “The illustrated sermons at the ff Boys’ 25¢ BI lightly soiled, f . ¥ PITTSBURGH, PA. | Mrs. Richardson, 3$r. and Mrs. Walls, Ward Ported; violin solo, W. T. Brad. | ert, 3. Logan, Samuel R. Rosemond,| Cores Avenue A. M. B. church last fs loneah alishitiy.atlled or F8e Mrs, Richardson, gr. and Mrs. Walls, | ward Ported; violin solo, W. T. Brad-| O° oo. (O¥ml “George Gentry, W. | Sonday night cas larcely ateended |) ———=———=eseesmeeneeeee ef Bef} Phone, Court 4602, © Union - Printing Company J, T. CORT, PROPRIETOR, 428 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. Office Hours Dally—9 to 12 a. m., 2 erp mT 8pm & Sunday by appointment only. DR. LOUIS McDOWELL, D. M. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Treatment of Chronic and Nervous i Diseases. i Bell Phone 2779-J. Grant. 510 Sixth Ave., Corner Webster Ave. PITTSBURGH, PA. John B. Davis FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2154 Wylie Avenue. OUR SPECIAL CONTRACT. | We give a $125 funeral for 10 dol Jars, consisting of grave, casket, em ba'ming, shroud, crape and gloves, with four carriages and hearse. First class services guaranteed. Night calls promptly attended to. P. & A. Phone 477L-F. Easy Going and Easy sComing With a Pair of ’ LEVISON’S SHOES Cheapest Piace on’ the Hill Sole Agents Fof* Stetson’s Hats, Gents Furnishings. Latest Styles. Their 4 Stores Spell Success. J..G. Levison 1408 Wyhe Avenue 3 Doors Above Thum’s, . D. B. Parker REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE First Class Accomodations For the Traveling Public 437 Bedford Street, Johnstown, Pa. Johnstown City Phone, 1534-B Wormsin P. Socks Mgr... Charles W. Beata * P. ds A. Phone 1801 Miles Printing Co, Commercial Work Our apectalty Church and Society Work 1209 WYLIE AVE. PITTSBURG, Phe M. W. MOUNTS + OLD BOOK EXCHANGE Lav, BSobool. Medical, Mrchanies) and Religious Books Bought, Sold and Fxebanged, eon Witte Ave., Cor. Sixth, PITTSBURG, Pa. Turn Over a New Leaf SS By subscribing for THIS PAPER ————— Rev. H. W. Edwards Is traveling representative | of The Pittsburgh Courier. Any courtesy extended to. him will be much appreci- ated. SOCIETY Mrs. W. 1. Drekison gave a reczp- tion on Thanksgiving aiternooa and evening at her home, 522 Pitca.ra street, Braddock, Pa., in boast of Mrs. W. A! Nicholas’ of Greensburg. Pa. Covers were laid for about 3 guests. Those from outgtown: Miss Laura Swan of Jeannette, Mrs. Roach and Miss Baily and Mrs, Cox of Pitts burgh. Mrs. Chambers of Homestead, Mrs. Ambrose, Mrs. Buchner, Miss Hattie Homes| Rankin, Miss Anna Ross, Miss Nora Ross, Mrs. McGraw, Miss Pogue from Wilkinsburg, Mrs. 8. C. Wikiams and daughters of Mc- Keesport. The aids were Miss Ada Dean-and Miss Anna Baker. Thanksgiving a birthday reception was given in honor of Edward Smith at bis residence in Gloser street. Cov. ers were laid for 25. Those present were: Mr. amj Mrs. James Minos, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bogguess, Mr. and Mrs, Richardson, 3ér. and Mrs. Walls, Mr. and Mrs. Ja¢kson, Mr. and Mrs. Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett. r. and Mrg. Richard Jobuson, C. H. Homes,*Nelson Minor, Mrs. Nancy Robbins, Mrs. Sarah Burford, Mrs. Elizabth Hackett, J. Simons, . Smith, Mrs. Mamie Worthington, W. M. Barnett, Mathew Johnson, Miss Detla Johnson. Edtertain Kansas Quests. ‘Mrs. Mary Taylor, Miss Grace Tay- lor, Messrs. Noble ‘Taylor, Claregce Taylor of Lyons, Kansas, ate beiny entertained as the house guests of Mr? and Mrs. W. F. Jones of 522 South Craig street, Bast End. They have been visiting friends and relations in the east since August §. Among the placts they visited are: Buffalo, New York, Jersey City, Richmond, and vi cinity, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. ‘A dwnner was given in. their honor on Sunday. Those being present were as follows: dirs. Mary Jarlor, Miss Grace Talos, Mr. and Mrs. W. FP. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Miles, Mrs. Robert Boyd, Misses Amy and Mar- garet Bord, Helen Anderson, Marie ‘Turner, Gertrude Miles and Lucy Tur- ner, S. WW. Turner, Richard Pleasant, W. Bord, Noble Taylor and Clarence Taylor. Birthday Reception. The many friends of Rev. Chas. Trusty of Grace Memorial church. called at his home in Wylle avenue on Tuesday evening, the oecasion being the Reverend’s birthday. The even- ing was spent with music and good slides for many returns of the Say. A dainty luncheon was also served by tbe lad‘es in charge of the affair. The recital by Richard Harrison on Tuesday evening at Bethel church, was highly appreciated. His work shows careful training, rounded out from years of experience and close observation coupled with untinng zeal. He read several selections from Dunbar, the most touching one “Little Brown Bady,” was beautifully rendered. His interpretation of “Shylock,” in the scene from the “Merchant of Venice.” recalled the old days of Sir Hebry Irving and E- len Terry, so vividly to one that you vegun to follow with intense interest, his portrayal of Shakespeare's much despised Jew and his plans for the “pound of flesh,” being frustrated by Portia. Mr. Harrison had all his characters well In hand. This se- lection ehowed the rare ability of the artist in the reader. Luncheon. Misses Pearl and Blanche Walls of Canonsburg, George Collins of Sewick. ley, Lucilius Jennings, Olof Collins, Hermon P. Socks and Miss Anna Belle Grbson wore entertained at 5 o'clock Junchvon by Miss Maude Scott at the Bethel parsonage last Sunday after noon. Wadsina touteaiiona. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Catherine Elnora Gres and Samuel David Caliman_of Cincinnati. ©., which will take place at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Grey, Camp street, Schen- ley Heights, December 26, at 7 o'clock. The wedding Will be one of the events of the holiday season. The bride to- be is one of the most popular mem ber: of the younger set. Mz, Cali- man is be son of the late Rev. D. P Caiimin, who was a momber of Pitts Uuren conference for a number of years. Birthday Dinner. The nome of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Gbson, in Sylvania avenue, Beltz- hoover, was the scene of a very en: Joyal= Lirthday dinner party” last Monday, ziven in honor of the birth: day of Mrs. Gibson. The happy event was celebrated ys Mr. and Mrs, Gil: son, Re and Mrs. P. A. Scott, Mes: dames Icsephine Gatewood and Mary ‘Gatewood. Miskee Matide Bectt, Cath . 3 -Gold In Snigo’s ~- . 2 On all orders of our Ice Cream of one-half gal- lon and over there will be given one ticket for each quart purchased. On the run of the reel of every 2000 tickets there will be TWO LUCKY NUMBERS drawn. one calling for FIVE DOLLARS and one calling for TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD. The lucky numbers will be announced in this paper from time to time. & REMEMBER THERE IS NO ICE CREAM LIKE SNIGO’S USE IT AND GET GOLD DOLLARS Both Phones 607-11 FIFTH AVE., PITTSBURG Birthday Reception. Recital. Luncheon. Birthday Dinner. erine Easley, Lyda Leftridge, Anna Belle Gibson, Hazel Gibson, William J. Banks, Herman. P. Socks, Robert Mahoney. Park Dimmey, Ulysses Wal- ters and Edward F. Gilson A 6x course dinner was served at 7 o’clock, after which a fine musical program Was enjoyed, the entertainers being Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Socks and Miss Scott. Mrs. Gibson was not only extended hearty congratulations and good wishes, but was the recipient of some beautiful presents. ; _ Sacred Concert. Grate Memorial church has taken a new life in the past few months in almost every department of the work. The promoters of the sacred concert have been busy, too, hence these song services are becoming more and more popu'ar. The following program will be rendered on Sunday evening, De- cember 17: _ Paper, A. T. Hall; rec- itation from h:s own composition, Ed- ward Ported; violin solo, W. T. Brad- ford; recitation, Allee Hughes; recita- tion, Miss Emma Roy; trombone solo, ‘Mrs. Hyson; solo, J. W. Phillips; 80- Jo, Mrs, M."E. Shepherd; duet, Mrs. B. Garman and Mrs. C. Thomas; se- legtion, Miss Parthena Russeil. Dinner Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, N. W. Tribue of Ana- heim street, gafertalned with an elab. orate turkey dinner last Sunday after- noon, Rev. and Mrs. P, A. Scott and daughter, Miss Maude. The Fort Pitt Girls gave a grand surprise party on Tuesday evening, December 12, in honor of Miss Ara: Jesso Glasscoe, assisted by Miss Nel: He Douglass and Miss Elizabeth Ed: wards and Miss Pearl Shivers. Danc- ing and whist were the amusements. ‘The guests were Misses Ethel How. ard, Mary Marshall, May Myers, Pear! Blue, Louise Mitchel, Verda Huston, Lillie Huston, Mary’ Harrison and Messrs. Wimbs Crippens, Howard Golden, Jones Johngin, B. Johnson. E. Johnson, Blue, B. Marshall, W. Mar shail, Pandall, G. Johnson. Stocks, Parke:, Posey, Brockett, Pane, Ring. old, Tucker, Jackson. C. Owens, 0. Owens, Richman and Banks, Phillips, Vellaadaua Sie Picea: One of the most delightful soc:al events occurred at the Bethel parson- age last Wednesday, when a surprise party Was tendered Miss Maude Scott in honor of her twentieth birthday. It ‘was a complete surprise and caught the popular young lady entirely un- awares. On returning home from a call at 9 o’c:ock sbe found the house filled with merry guests. An attrac. tive program of music was enjoyed until 11 o’clock; when a delightful luncheon was served. Miss Scott was the happy recipient of a number of valuable and beautiful presents, among them being a handséme silver jewel case and a sparkling fivedoliar gold piece. The guests were Misses Maude Scott, Amma Belle Gibsog, Francina Robinson, Helen Brown, Be- atrice Turner, Theodore Primas, Louis Jennings, Olof C. Collins, Herman P. Socks of Pittsburgh. Miss Willie Cur- re and George Collins of Sewickley, and Ulrates Walters of Washington, a. Entertained Mra: Chas. James. . Mr. and Mrs. John Pulpress enter- tained Mrs. Chas. James of Latrobe, who was in the city on Thursday to attend the Charity club meeting of which club she is a member. A din- ner party was given in her honor vy the Pulpresses at their beautiful resi- dence on Thursday evening and a few friends outside of the family were mnie. The cub-met at the residencé of Mrs. W. H. Stanton, Clayburn street, Thursday afternoon, and all arrange: ments were made to furnish as man? Christmasabaskets as possible to de- serving poor families. This is a very worthy undertaking and they desire to enlarge on the.r first effort last Christmas. Any person desiring to help the good cause can leave any thing to fill up these baskets at the Cour‘er office by Thursday of next week. The hostess served a very nice lunchecn after the business meeting Elks Banget. Loca! Elks banguetted at their rest in Fulzon strcet on Monday night in honor cf T. Gillis Nutter. attorney, grand esteemed leading knight of Charleston, W. Va. and in memory of their departed brothers. A _menu consisting of blue points a la Brown, olives, gherkins. consumme en Dick: son, ham, current jelly Boswell, po: tato salad au Hilton, turkey, cran: berry jellitine au Hughes. celery. pickles, rocauefort cheese, Bent's water crackers toasted. coffee, French rol!s and cigars. Some of Piitsbure’s leading citizens were among the hon cnet cueate- Dinner Sunday. Fort Pitt Girls. Birthday Party. Charity Club. Elks Bancet. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. hyo bape ad stellar decteatntol apt Ee oper recent circular letter imended for those only who bave not set paid. The regular Sunday Men's meeting last Studay was led by George Gen- try of the committee of management. The usual meoting wiW be held at the building this Sunday at 4 o'clock, All men are invited. Last Sunday night a splendid group of men assembled at the branch and after a light repast Hstened to stir- ing-words from the chairman, H. An- derson: R. L, Vanp, L. A. Hamiiton, Earl Sams, S. Ro Rosemond and others, touching the mattef of collect. ing the balance of unpaid building fund pledges... President Ralp W. Harbison of the Young Mens Christian, Associa tion of Pittsburgh, has appointed the following men to the egmmittee | of management of the. Colored Men's Branch for the ensuing year: Heze: kiah Anderson, P..L. Anderaon, Rob- ert H, Logan, Samuel R. Rosemond, Robert L. Vann, George Gentry, W. H S. Rodgers, Jobn Strother, D. M. Blalr, William Mathers, Louis Alex, Ham- slton, C. W. Posey. Hezekiah’ And ton waz named. as chairman <0 6 ceed himself. At the meeting of the committee Tuesday night the follow ing officers were elected: L.A. Hamilton, vice president; ;R. A. Lo- gan, treasurer; Sam'l R. Rosemond, Tecording secretary. The one. gi- gantic task to which the committee of management proposes to address it self at once with all its might is the collection of all pledges due by col ored citizens to the building fund. Not eyen during the recent cam- paign did a more splendid spirit of determination exit than that which now dominates the 12 men into whose hands are committed the des- tinies of our branch. If ever the colored citizens stocd face to face with a most significant challenge, it 38 mow, to stand back of these mep and pay every outstanding dollar o the 12,766 stbseribed, not one-half of which has yet been paid. Every man piedged himself to make the utmost sacrifice. in order to help this spectal campaign to a successful issue. Fi ‘Al! subscribers will be urged to pay ‘up by February 1, 1912. ELKS CROWD BEHHEL CHURCH. Bethel church, wiich holds 1,5v0 people, was packed to the doors last Sunday night with members and friends of the Iron City Lodge of Elks, whe held their memorial serv- ices. Festoons and bunting of the lodge colors and a profusion of palms, together with the uniforms of the lodgers gave beauty and due impres- ‘s.veness to the occasion. Hon. T. Gillis’ Nutter, Grand Esteemed Lead- ing Knight of Charleston, W. Va., was the visiting speaker. Others who spoke were Exalted Ruler C. W. Gant, T. D. Pace, Rev. P, A Scott and Wm. ‘M. Randolph, assistant city solicitor. The music, a'so, was a feature. Beth- el choir, augmented by the Btks Cor- net band, furnished attractive num- bers. Three solosists, Miss Mayme Frazier, Edward Parker and Oloff Col- iius of Olean, N. ¥., contributed ac ceptabiy to the very interesting pro- gtam of the evening. | OBITUARY { phd, Died—Harvey Strothers at his late residence, 628 Watt street, at 6 a. m.. Monday last. Mr. Strothers’ was a member of Warren M. B. church. ‘Mr. Srothers was aged 62-and a member of St. Luke's lodge. Funer- al services were held from Warren M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm ., Rev. LK A. Virgil officiated. He is survived by a wife, two daugb- ers, a brother and many friends. BASKETBALL ANDO FOOTBALL. Washington A. A. defeated Allen- town A. A. at basketball at the Wasb- ington park gymnasium on Thursday, score iss: The victors now claim the junior championship of Westedn Pennsylvania. They are the only colored team of that class in this sec- tion. A challenge is issued to all junior teams to meet them, Managers desiring games address Wm. Brad: ley, captain, 1319 Whteomb etreet, cy, or cal! Grant 2070, Under the uvle direction of Man: azer Walter Carey. the Collins Ti- gers football team have made a bril- liant record the past season. They have met some of the fastest amateur teams in this county. By their per. formances they lay claim to the col- jored amateur championship ofthe county, having suffered ao defeats ‘and playing two de games. — Follow: ‘ing are the record and players:: Col- ins Tigers 15, Homestead Grays 0; Collins Tigers $2, Columbia A. A. #: Collins Tigers ¢. Bessemer Antiers $: Collins Tigers 11, Fulton Tigers "; Collins Tigers 38, Herron A. C. @: Coiling Tigers 1, Delaney Ritles lu: Collins Tigers 11, Homewood A. C. i: Collins Tigers 36, Fulton Tigers 1, Walter Carey, manager, and Wm. Webb, ends: George Bell, “Pretty” Bart and A. Babbits, tackles? An ‘drex Keys, “Fatty Gant,” guards: ‘Richard Janes, quartervack; C. Poses. Joe Fines, taltvack: James Dorsey. fulitacx: Wis. Gales. Christ Dorsey. center. | The ¥. MC. A. defeated the Home. stead Indeyendents in their first same ‘of the season on Tuesday evening, by a scur# o: St to 24, the first bait end ins 2430 8. in favor of she Y. M. C. Av Clark and © Posey made several Urns enor. Cumberland “Posey's BULY eu! shooting featured. He bad Ht cous fom the fed. Line uy BM Coal Hontesteut. Forw::n. Cumberland .o.e costes. Evans Fersard. CEN enone cesses Havican Genser. ham Bo Suse fleses Wobefath Guard. Dorsey ..ececsesessseseees Schmelt Gaara, ©. Posy scveesessesesysees Barner. Sumetitutlons—Hail for Lee, Rick maa for Ciark, Belle for Dorsey. Pield xoais—C. Posy 4, Clark 2. Lee 2, Halt 4. Rickmond 3, Belle 1, Cumberland ‘Vosy 12. Dorsey 2, Havisan §, Evans 2. Schmeit i, Wehefelt 1. All. are invited to see a game betwren Y, “AL CA. ant South Side champ.ons on Friday, December 22. 111, at Wash ington park “Gym. from S238 to #2 ym. Admission free. Challence- or came: will be received by writing JR. Mahoney, manager, elther at 1) Shetland avenue or Loendi club, city. Tom Granger will go South to get some baseba'l practice-for his next season's work with the Iron City A. €. When on the Hill Top stop in to see Jones & Moyer, 2612 Wylie avenue. A new line of postcards. Courier's al- ways on sale. Drop notes in the news box. F. Steptoe will go behind the bat for Iron City next season. ————“WE DO NOT STING ANTONE? ————— 6442 Frankstown Ave., Between Park and Lincoin Aves. peer | COLORED DRY GOODS STORE mami eens Some 1-3 Off Specials This Saturday: Men's Heavy Fleeced Lined Underwear, 28¢, a gafment, or 75¢ 2 suit} regular 90c and $1.00 grades. School Ginghams, 8c and 10c per yard; good value at 12¢ and 15¢. Why pay more elaewhere? : Table Linens worth 50c pay us-35e; 35e quality Fay 2c, and for We quality pay 20c. 7 Boys’ 25¢ Blouses, slightly soiled, for 19 npc: | 16c Off On Every Doliar! $5.00 6.00 This Coupon entities the bearer to : a 10 Per Gent Discount on ail pur chases made and is redeemable wher $5.00 haa been spent 35.00 $5.00 Our prices are as low as you can get anywhere. The quality of our goods is as good as you can find anywhere. i And we give you 10 Per Cent Discount on all goods purchased. This | you cannot get ANYWHERE. j S| Line Complete Quality Unexcelied | ‘Ask us for anything in degycoda. We have it or can get it for you on | thort netice at bottom prices and Save You the 10 Per Cent Discount. | ——— ee es | Hosiery, Men’s Furnishings, Notions, Etc. BRADDOCK, PA. age sy ata a em a nei Bell Phone 201-R. P. and A. Phone | $95-1. Ps | Mrs. Annie Hughens spent Thanks. giving in Youngstown, returning bome on Friday, the §th. Mrs. Hughens reports a very pleasant trip. Rey. Dr. J. H. Dwelle of the New Hope Baptist church spent two or three days in Donora last week among tHlends. Thadus Hines has returned to his home at Louisia county, Virginia, on account of his health and at the re quest of his mother. The illustrated sermons at the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church last Sunday aight was largely attended and appreciated by all who witnessed it The members and friends of the Corey Avenue A. M.«E- church gave Rev, Dr. J. E Morris a surprising ‘and very agreeable donation on Wed: nesday evening, the 6th, after prayer meeting. Mrs. Lillian Mitchell of Hawkins avenue, is still ou the sick list. News has just reached us that Aunt Mahalo Brown departed this life on ‘Tuesday, December 12, at her. daugh- ter'e home, in Detroit, Mich, Miss Gertrude Gean Millet arrived bome from Wilberforce, O., last week. She has returned on account of the afflicted condition of her mother. She immediately did that which all young peope ought to do, connect themsel: ves with the Christian church. We trust that this breaking of the gospel we may be the means of many others being gathered into the fold. Lewis Afemander, who has ‘been confined to his bed for some weeks with pneumonia, is out once more and expects to take charge of his barber shop next week. John Nowling of Mill street, who was In an auto. wreck sgme two weeks ago and was badly criMpled up, is out again, Owing to the fact that the editor is calling for all communications tq be jn by noon Tuesday next week, I ask that the notes be handed to me sooner.—Agent. All persons being in debt to the Courier will kindly pay up in full on or before the first of the year.—Agent. Rev. 3. A. Williams of Sewickley, was in Braddock last Sunday accom- panied by Mra. Lucy Jones. Aunt Tee, the sister of Mrs. Mary Steveson of Sixth street, will make her home in Braddock with Mrs. Stev- ason, Aunt Tee has for years lived $000 turk “Right Training Is _ Better Than Riches” - Character Building, Domestic Science, Vocal and Instrumental Music are offered Colored Girls be- tween the ages 4 to 16 at the w. Jenkins Industrial Home For Colored Girls 2013 FIFTH AVENUE, NEAR SENACA ST. PITTSBURGH, PA. | NEW LOCATION NEW FIXTURES | MRS. L. W. JENKINS, Manager Write For Folder of Information RANKIN, PA. (By Mrs. Mary C. Hamilton.) Bell Phone 201-R Braddock, P. and ‘A. Phone 895-1, Braddock. Chief S. W. Hall of the Pittsburgh division of the U. O. T. R., paid a debt of long standing to Mrs. Renolds of Center street, Braddock. The pay- ment was a public affair and it took place at the Mt, Olive Baptist church, Fourth street. The amount received by Mrs. Renolds was $75 for a six month's membership. All persons’ being io debt to the Courier must pay up in full on or be- fore the first of the year—Agent. ‘The Carantion banquet given at the Mt. Ollve Baptist church by the Bar- ton Fountain of St. Luke's of Brad- dock, was a grand social and financial affair. The house was packed. == AND AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL == Atfords protection to those that are seeking employment to strangers of old citizens. We do not require any:deposit down , no agreement on 30 days; no money consideration whatever until the position has been secured. Qur Automobile Department WE HAVE TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS INVESTED IN AUTOMO- BILES FOR OUR YOUNG men and boys to learn automobiling in all its branches. Repairing, operating and running cars is a trade that is here to stay. Twenty-five dollars cash orthirty doilars on time will insure you a life-time income. After the holidays we will have a clase for women. Send for my own design blue book on how to operate atatos. Price, one dollar prepaid in advance. : 7 Our Store Department “ Here you will find a complete line of important post cards and notions of all kinds, Thanksgiving and Xmas _noveitles. Reymer’a candies, laundry, magazines, papers of allkinds, leading colored churches on post- cards. Eleven:yeara in one block on Wylie avenue, is our record. General Agents For The Pittsburgh Courier - Subscriptions Received Here 1310 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. AMATEUR MINSTREL COMPANY TO BE RE-ORGANIZED—MUCH ACTIVITY IN THE LODGES. | (By Teddy.) After the holidays it is planned to revive the concert company which was known four years ago as “The Colored Aristocracy Minstrels,” com- posed both male and female perform- ers selected from our local talent. All the old favorites procurable will again be seen on the stage. We Jament the death of one, Al. Good: man, a comedian. 4 few others hate left the town. There is an abund- ance of’ new talent, some with pro- fessional experience. There will be original musiell acts. ‘They will re hearse for several weeks. The jubilee concert held at ‘St. Mathews church on Thursday evening was a grand success in spite of the inclement weatber. On Tuesday evening, December 3. three young men were initiated Into, and became brave Knights of Pytbians of the Sewickley Star No. 40. Ther were” as follows: , Joba Bond, Jas. Mathews, Jr., and Marshall Jackson. There were several visiting brethren from jodges in Pittsburgh to help ibem to understand the mysteries of Knighthood. Weilam H. Brown is cc. The Bork on the new St. Mathews A.M. E, Zion church is fast nearing completion and the nearer Snished it is the more it discloses the fact that it wil be a strictly uptodate struc: ture with all conveniences. A large din.ng room, kitchen, reception room, ladies’ rectining and cloak room, etc. All will be neatly furnished. This buitding wil be dedicated about the middie or the later part of January. Tho insallation of new officers of the St. John's lodge of Masons took place December 4. Those installed are as follows: | Edward Crawford, W. M.; Jobu Budd.ng, Sr. Wi: Josey Cariington, Jr, W.: Wiliam Mossett, Treasurer: Jas. Mathews, Jr. secreta: ry: Albert Brown, Senlor Deacor Frank Whitlock, Jr. Deacon. After the ceremony the lodge was banquet- ed to a very sumpiuous repast by the new officers Frank Whitlock is recetving con: gratulations from his friends and they report him an inch or so taller since the storx left a fine twelve-pound boy at bis home. Mother and baby aon dotnet walk HATS TRIMMED 50¢ . HATS MADE $1.50 to $2.00 The Place to Get Looking Hats at a Reasonable Price is Se ae ameti Wires. Bessie Bill's, Millinery 2227 Centre Avenue Open Evenings ; Full Line of Fashionable Neckwear -* ee “ In response to numerous requests from readers who wish to give subseriptions for Christmas presents, we have decided to con We want to increase our subscription Nat by 4, mew subscrib- era by Christmas and will make special flat price bf $1.00 for yearly subscriptions received by December 16, at which gate this price wilt sus coe ’ ‘We will alco give to our sgents, or any net sending us the most subscriptions under this offer (which mugt be over ten ysarty Subscriptions) Ten Dollars in Gold. This wit be easy Christmas money far somebody. Get busy. a ~ IT 1S YOUR ONLY CHANCE, CLOSES:DEC. 23, 1911 Satisfaction In Doing Good. No man or woman of the humblest sort can really be S'rong, gentle, pure. and good without the world being bet- ter for it, without somebody being helped and comforted by the very ex- istence of that goodness. — Phillips Senin. ae \ 4 i THE COURIER. ; ‘ TURDA' BER 16 TOIT: I £ jon the’ sick list for some time bas! a : ; Z ¢ * 7 ~| Seen vat ner d “s, Mrs. Eliott, , QS "1 0. eo FAO) St. Panl AM. BL Rev. W.B. AMONG THE CHURCHES See ae eee rakariviges | MT: EZ Pl WS re pHUKOH é Anderson, D:D, pabiok reacting, ae otter Lact Sinday belag quarcerly meet! (A> SEA ui deel i ar ZA egpgemnaie fovee aim Sundpy schook, 2:08 aupdnunch Notes Musr ae at] of the ddlightful time they nad ‘en | IRF G87 0 Aten Sane TiS es (2) Vidor cee mm Raigad) Cog | mere: a oem cerupom ng 2:45: 9- / ! : ME OFFICE 2Y WEDNESDAY OF Joved. : | doed at three services. The new pre | OQ MNS corsa tags a | TONES | *aeese eerie terse a ae ao a EACH 'WEEK TO. BE PUBLISHED] , Rev. Dr. RH. Morris, pastor of | siding lage ‘was present and de!:ver- | Ah po eee ae | ha Sunday gervices 10: (i Waymén A. M: E, Prestod aveane. UNDER THI8 HEAD. ~~ | proea, Capel, inate ae eae et two soutstijig sermons which iv SM i Pct i i Hl Ne te 1366 P.M ae Pu. «| Services ‘Lord's day at 16:40 2. . O. on were highly enjoved by all. At 3 P. ef ber sori pear Cast | | Sunday School, 12: : and m: Sunday school, 10 a: ae a EE morning (0: VNC RS son, FeRATEINE OR | Ral Z. E. Wilson of South sae, | Z| lee Seka coo teal x | | | | NN Srarer nesting Wetnensay, wo rene gente free. All ‘wcicor ews "|; JOHN WESLEY. nirsday oe Yohnson of 404 West| Packed the communion sermon. He) ] I Gi Ros SRLTITITITINS 5° | Sas eacines iors a” | Et, Sete peer, Pere sens i Jefferson street, entertained the Jun-! Aojy guirit visited-each heart. Twelve | “4 ql a LY, Bev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence | Tomesday Ot f BM pelievas, Pa. ior Site Stnslonary with = very nice | Destors were’ prevent, representlag| 4 i Bese TIHIHAHIDAUD, | 9° 8 ste. Bell shone 2007 Grane, | Ss Pesos : : (ei ena ried ad xlee. | DAMMOrS Were, present. representing) | fh HIN, et ——____— ; I | Mrs. rempte president of the-W.M. 3.) De'there. On Sfondar night we pre-| VW th HA wi P| gr. aDGUSTEIETS MPEBOORUL | Good ‘Hope Baptist Church Serviese. gs ¢ Severe society, gave-a beautiful talk. The] siaing elder, Rev. N. D. Temple, beld| e ‘l ll | ul HA “MISSION. Fiftyfourth and. Peon Avenue. (aime) society is prospering nicely. j siding elder, Rev. N. D. Temple, held) Magli iI ‘4 MUAH THT 9.219 Ysckson St. NB Peg.) Sunday school at 9:30 5. m=.’ Dr. W. L. Lee returned home from the south last Thursday ani reports having @ pleasant trip. { ‘Miss ‘Mamie Frazie¥ was a visitor at the V. C. E. society Sunday even. ing: and gave an- interesting report of the, international-C. E. convention, ‘which convened In Atlantic City. Ar rangements were made to hold a Union C..E, missionary meeting at Brown's chapgl on the third Sundar in February, 1912. Thd candle light service was impressive, The Little Builders entertained a amall audience last Sunday evening ‘with a‘satred play. Madam ‘Ella Wright Pleasant, the noted, elocutionjst, pleased a lazge aud!znce last Thursday evening. Her rpndition of Paul Laurence Dunbar's “Melissa” and “The Party” was in a style all her own. The “Scottish Marty, Margaret.” was a beautiful and pathetic selection taken from the days of the Reformation The Y. W. M.- society semed a chicken supper in the lecture room. if “Don't forset to wear rorr white flowe> when you attend services Sun- das. Preachipg in the morning. Spe- gal program at three otclock. Brown apel Wil! be r3presented by Miss ‘Mary Anderson; paper: Miss Marsaty Harps,-solo, Miss Lavine Handing. the songbird, will be herd at’S p. m. “Ten Virgins.” pantomime, ‘will con- ciude the efening’s exercises. The Howard Female Cadets and Hfousehold of Ruth Cadets in-competi- tive ail] Thursday evening. Decem- he: 21, ‘The lady selling the most tickets wi'l receive a gold-bead2d um- ‘vreita~ i‘ ‘Mrs, Emma Kewis is home and is looking jweil. She had undergone an ‘operation at thé_ Mercy hospital sev- eral weeks ago. Rombert, sa of Dr. Lee, fa quite iM) Gt the parsonage. BROWN CHAPEL jill I Last Sabbath was a red letter day ut Brown Chapel church. The day was observed as “Gir's Day” or white garnation day..All the services were Conducted by the gina. In the morn- ing Miss Florence Fairfax was‘m!s tress of ceremonies. She filed her position, moyt charmingly. Miss Mamba Bargess, the litle git evan- geligt, preached morning and even- Ing, ” The. services were vers im- pressive und touching, ‘Two young girls came forward ‘and knelt at the altar for prayer.- The girls, fty- geven in number, robed in white and ring white caTnations, ‘marched inf&yne church at each setice. The girlg choir furnished, the mu- alc} ing and . evening. and the fire’. sentor choir sang in. the after- nodn. Mrs. Louise Anderson was migtréss of’.ceremonies in the after- aodn and ‘Miss, Daisy Peterson in the evening. All the ‘services were !ange- iy attended. In the evening there ®as scarcely standing “room in the ‘arge auditorium. . ‘The church ‘was patked with an appreciative audience. The girls certainiy did. credit, to themselves. "The afternoon progiam, conducted by Louise Anderson, [was rxcellent.. “Miss Martha Burgess, the url ovangelist, held the: large’ gudl- znce morning and evening, spell- bound with her ‘wonderful discourses. ‘The people tarvel'ed at-her. Miss Daisy Peterson deserve cr2dit! for the dignified manner In which /she discharged her duties as mistress of ceremonies in fhe evening. The whole day was @ grand success. spir- itually and financially., ‘The total amount raised was one’ hundred and forty-weven dollars: ‘and thirty-three cenis, for which the girls desire to thank all who conttibuted, the girls ftom <he various churches Who assist- ed-them on the progiam and the Miss. es. Eda and Marietta Byers from the Tabernacle Baptist church, who acted as ushers in the afternoon and Miss: es Zenovia Bush and Willa “Boyce, who favored them with such'a sweet duet and all the members and friends. The- young ladies were reprer2nta- tives, of Metropolitan Baptist chuzch. Mies Martha Williams, of Avery Mis- slon, acted as usher in the afternoon. Miss Madeline‘ WI'iams of Avery. Mis- sion, ‘acted as assistant secretary to Miss. Olive Howard and her kindness Shall never be forgotten by the girls and her friends of Brown Chapel. Many thanks to all’ who assisted. __ Mis R. H. Morris, mamager of the Hirle: day ie receiving many thanks and consfatulations for the amiable. way she, conducted the whole affair/ Miss Irene Wilson. at the close 0° the services, made a’ presentattoa speeah and ‘presented the sum of $144.8 to Joseph Washington, one of {he trustees of the church. | He as- fapted it an “behalf of the trestees. So the girls’ dar closed. {t will go down upon history as one of the great <at-days ever witnessed jat Brown Chapel. ‘Mrs. Shorter. Mrs. Fraziex. Mys. Farime Neveils and Mrs. Lavadg Nor- fs of Braddock. attended the. girls aly on Yast. Sadbath at “Brown rel, Sg se Grand donétet: and musicale given Ws thy Bosrd of Ushers 0; Brown Fhapel church, North) Side. | Pits: yurgh, Thursday everins, Deccmber 1. Some of the hes: alent of te dity has bees solicited. | Come eatiy aind eajosed a pleasant evening. a8 2 frm clase proptam Eas/tecll artanced, dmission ® cent:. ; Geotke How! ard, president: Marsha!l S:evenson- secretary! Herbert Cruugieton, chait- man. mg Mira R| He Morsje ef 3k Mae Mower sitet Eaft Bud, eni?tgited the Woe mens” Mite Mesionary society on FU: day aftergoon. Quite i= large num- her Were present. Amons tani the president,[3trs. isatal'y! Tanne: Tea ple, of thd Woman's Mite Missionary societ} o:| the Pitdsnargh, Confer nee. She deiigezed an adézess do the ladies. After te pusiness was kompleted the hostess ‘served u doligat‘ul wines consisting| of chickin.azd c:avy, hot biscuits, mashed pdtalots. peas. slaw, fralt, geldtine, nediscob and coffee. candy and fruit. The ladies returned Mys. Morzis a vote of thanks for her hospitelity and left for hom> chinkfnz of the delightful time they had en- Soxed. Y Rev. Dr. R. H. Morris, pastor of Brown Chapel, made a flying trip to €leve'and. O, on last Wednesday mozning to visit h:s son, retimming on Thursday. Mra, Annie Johnson of 404 West Jefferson street, entertained the Jun- lor afite Misalopary with a very nice lunch the color belng pink and white. Mrs, Temple president of the-W. M. M. society, gave-a beautiful talk. The society {s progpering’ nicely. Cucid Ave ME: CFG ‘(Be Minnie Ha-tis.) * Last Sabbath was the first quarter- fy meeting of this confereice year. ‘The: presiding elder being absent Dr. D. S. Bentley preached in the morn- ing, Rev-P. A. Scott, pastor of Bethel AM. E, church at 3:20 p.m. and | Rev. D. $. Bentley preached again in | tp evening. je ladies of. the Mite Missionary ety are requested to be present eir regular meeting on Monday jng, December 18. | An excellent program ‘will be ren- | dered by inembers of the Bookel | T- Washington Literary society on Tues- | day evening, December 19. 1911. \be- fore the Arnetf Literary and Histor- teal society of Euclid Avenue church. In additlon to this the following pe sons wil appea> on the progtam from Exclid:, Address» Rev. J. L. Winston; select reading by Miss Pears Spuriock;, solo, Miss Ora Hawkins; paper, Miss Sadie Crawford: “string music by,the (Grant brothers. Th? public is Gordially invited to be prez- ent next Tuesday. Mrs. Luther Lawson of Hoevelier strvet, highly entertained the.s. S. F. club at ber residence on Wednesday evening. After the business of the club was transacted a program was rendered. The hostess then sez¥ed | sumptuous repast The Violet Art club was very high- iy arttertained at the residence of Mrs. Mayme MeWhithers, 2629 Wy'ie avenue, on Friday, Deceraber,$. Cov- ers were Idid for twelve. ' Beside the members of the club Mrs. Trusty, Mrs. MvSr2 and Mrs. Woodruff were also présent. Invitations are out for the third re. ception of the Violet Art club at Fra zier and Brown's hall on. Thursday, evening, December 21, 4911, to enter: tain the husbands of the memlzrs »! the club. + Bethel A. M. E. Church Tk2 services last Sabbath were in every way interestjng. . The pastor. ev. Scott, deliverdd an eloquent and impqructive -sermon jin the morning to a Iaxge and appretiative apdience. At be close of |the sermon three persos united with} the church, mak Ing thing-five new members received in the brief perlod|Dr. Scott has had charge of tia, Wopx bef In the ‘evening tke Elks éf Pittsburgh held memcrial services an account of which appears in the local column, wh:ch Was an affair long to be remembered. The offerings during thé day were nearly one hundred dollars. - ‘Dr. Jobn Hurst of Washington, D. ©, the financial secretary of the 4. Mf. E. church, paid Rey. and Mrs. P. A. Scott a pleasant call while attend: ing the Federal Council pf the Church- es of Christ here this week. He was shown! throygh Bethel church jand expended feat admiration {> the ‘and capactous abditori. um, déclaring that the only thing now needed isa large pipe organ. ~The Richard B. Harrison recital at Bethel last Tueadex evening under thie auspices of the Adult Bible class wat a most delightful affair and was witnessed by a good sized audience. ‘Next Sunday, December 17, 1s guar tefly meeting day at Bethel.” Prepa rations are made for very interesting and profitable services. © At 11 qm. love feast will. be conducted by Nhs pastor- At 11 a. m. the dew presid ing elder, Dr. T. J. Apkew, will preach At 3 p.m. the bolf communion will be observed with Apecal e2rmon bs Rev. S. A. VirgiV of Warren M. =. chureb. ‘The famous Braddock A. M. E. choir at this service and nearly a doxen visiting ministers | with mem- bers of their congregations will take part. The pastor will preach on a Special subject in the evening, and Tetelve new.members into the church. ‘The L. Vann Glee club will give a classical recital at this. church on Tuesday evening, December 19. wien Vaddresses will be delivered by som? ‘of Pittsburgh's prominent attorneys. The musicai features will include some of the best talent in this city and vicinity. On Sunday .evening, December 24. the Young Ladies’ Culture e!ab, undey the direction of Misses Estelle Welld, and Mary V. Turner, assisted by the church choiz and other brilliant tal- ent, will hold a grand sacred concert. appropriate to the season. - The in- ications are that this will be one 0° the most beautiful services ever ren- dered in this church. Evangelistic mectings wii) open at this church_on Monday evening, Jan- unary 1, and continue two or three weeks, The pastor will be assisted by severai other ministers and Cacis- tian workers.” - Don't forset the annual New Year's cinner to be giver at Bethel A. M_E chureh, corne? of. Wyle and Fim street. Monday. January ¥. 1812. Miss es Mary Tarner and Estell Wy'ls aze in charge 0° the dining roonr. Every [person knows the ability/of tase ‘young ladies, Nut Ced. /Come ani get your turey dinner fr 25 cents ‘and hein us. ALLEN GHAPEL . ~ North Side. Qeariorty albeting, was Seid ast Svitay 3t the above named chur a. This presidin: sites Bet W. D. Tein Wed. D.. was prgdont aly day and prejchéd. oth merfine and jevea ne. gris ee mempine ont te proach sd at 3 p.m. ‘Quite al womcer Of ministess were presen: in tke af tenon and a great =piritth! ceast wag enjoyed all day. i Quasteris, conference Whs Evid Maniny evening” THe presiding elder commgnied tae ‘reports aml evers- presiding elder and w/fe. Mrs Temple, gpere wrseent at | Sendas school si@ both made very| eacour aging remarks Mics. Plorence Brown, who bas been ROX ek a in OM LR er ae eA \ ; | ING aS = ue ‘ae ‘ a 7 i ce y: DP dATESKO A) © RAT 5 “Yr i a Lb ground the season of CE ieee ere tar YA zi ng legends. and be ® gracious clime; which testy ye subtlety to the depth of the appeal of ‘the birth of- ‘Here divinely spiritual symbolifm and there sweet human tendernesd and pathos appear. and, blended, they] evidence the world’s Delfef that this was both Son of Man and Son of God. An Irish logend)tells that, on Christ Bis 'ove. the Child wanders out fn fhe darkness | and cold, and the peasants still put lighted candles in their windows to rulde the sacred Ht tle feet, that they/may not stumble on thelr way to thair bomes. And fn ‘Hungary the peoyle go yet further in their tendérmess for the Child, they spread foasts-and leave their doors ‘open that He may-enter at His, will while throughout there is a belief that .no evil can touch any ehfld who is born on Christmas eve. ‘The legend which tells how the ‘very hay which tined the manger in which the Holy Babe was laid put.forth tv. ing red blossoms iat midwinter at th touch ofthe Babb's body could only have arisen from bellef in the renewal of life through thp Lord of Life. ae ee Oe: ta ie hand whleb spring up ready to the hand which earnestly desires to give to the Child Te a sald that ‘al certain maiden ‘of ‘Bethlehem was 2d poor that she bad nothing to give to the Babe to whom Kings brought wealth from afar, and. as she stood, lor and mourning, and angel to ber, saying: “Look at thy feet, beneath the snow,” ‘and Io! on ol ‘the maiden found that.a new flower had miraculo sprdag ap and 3 wd at ber nend Every since then, Fuas thig story, this exquisite fower,\with its snowy petals Just tonched by of pinkish bloom, is to be at this season; and, indeed, its bhifopened cups are Uke challces- of ré, and its fully- spread petals are|iike a happy tano- canoe, ft symbols for the gifts for the Babe of spotiess | tnnooence, whose heart was the vessel of love. - barted cities and are better who evidence some spiritual at this season. Ose belongs to = vik| weakness than those who wallow in sane meee fi Nottingham |1n6 wholly material, and when we mie, one ee runs that o0C2. | cease to be careful of the cup and the ‘where there is now but a valley, there | pistter, we become not over careful of ‘was a village which, with every trace | Inair contents. ; of life and bad been swat | ‘> 2s lowed. by an 3 but ever since, at Chi ‘the bells of the ‘As to a Friend. buried chureh are to ring as of| “He's too irascible." ¥ old. | “[ know. He says things that he ‘A similar Tegend] te told of Preston, | doemn't really meso. He got mad a in Lancashire, and) yet another and | me once and called me a poet” eee es > ss per eer g SP se ae Koen & cyte * ee Mis) oe" =. Gye ae ep 3° 7 eae aS as i tal Sa Aa alee Se BEET At Gret Christmas was. what is known as a mova feast, just as Bas: ter ia now, and ‘wing to misunder- standing: was celfbrated a3 late as ‘Apt or May, In [tbe fourth century an ecclesiastical investigation was or. on the sick list for some time has heen ‘at ner daughter's, Mrs. Eliott, in Lake street since Thankseiving. Last Sanday being quarterly meet: ing day at Alen chapel, was a bigh day in Zion. The attendance was zocd at three services. The new pre. siding eldjr was pi2sent and de!:ver ed two sdutstirrfae sermons which were highly enjoved by all. At 3 p. m Rev. T. E. Wilson of South Side, preached the communion sermon, He held the audience sp2:Ibound and the holy spirit visited-each heart. Twelve pastors were present, representing thelr'various flocks. It was good to be there. On Monday night the pre- siding elder, Rev. N. D. Temple, held thé quarterly conference and ail de- partments were reparted. The quar ter was short, yet! there was seen progress. The presiding e'der com- mended the work highly - and. was groatly pleased with things generally. Mrs, Temple worshipped at Allen Chapel on Sunday and was greeted very cordially by all. _ The Ladies Aid society ‘meets on Monday even ing of each week ‘at tho parsonage and all members are expected to be present. Good work is being done. The choir was out in fuil on Sunday and rendered some very choice selec: tions gp-quarterly ‘meeting occasion. The presiding eléet spoke very com mendatory of the choice’ of selec tions. Remember that on Monday evening, December 18, Madam E.. W. Pleasant of Philade‘phia, will give a dramatic entertainfrent. at Allen Chapel under the auspices of the Stewaréess. Come, see and hear her. Mrs. Byrdie Crunkelton and family are much better: and she is ‘able to be out to resume her duties at church again. All. were pieased to great her on Sunday. Severa! min isters Were visitors at the parsonage this week. Rev. E. R. Bazier is very popular with all, both ministers and laity. On Monday’ evening the su perintendent, and teachers met and ar- ranged the program for the school for Xmas night. A fine. time is ex. pected. . The pastor has introduced the envelope system ofmcontributing in the chuzch.. All ‘seem to be SSicema® erie. te: Trinity Baptist Church Our Sunday's worsh~ ast Sunday was, opened by a lively :nday school lesson, conducted-b: Deacon A. Peaks. At 11 o'clock 1-. B. Hall, the Pea ML Con tee, ubleets “The Word of God.” At 6:30 p. m. Deacon John Taylor opened the B. ¥. P. U. Service and bad an. interesting meet ing. Afi regret very much the acct dent tee ‘the president of the B. ¥. P. U., Mr. Hundley, met with and we are glad to hear that heis impfov. ing nicely. At. 8:30 o’cl ‘Dr. Hall ing nicely AF on the spect, "lA Not Ashamed of the ipel.” _ We cordially invite everyone te at tend out prayer meeting on eaoh ‘Thursday night of the week‘and join us in receiving the benefit of the lec. tures on the “Psalms.” Tuesday, D> cember 19th, we take up the 4th Psalm. All are welcome. St.Paul A.M.E. Church South Side.” The todependent Band of P:tte burg, gave an d&cellent band concer! before a large audlence at St. Paul on Thanksgiving ‘night. Many ‘were ‘the comp!iments and favorable com ments of thosé present. ‘The concert Thanksgiving n’eht wis a sugeess. ‘South Ste Is becoming stirred as {t as not been for years by-the force ful sermoiis of Rev. Wilson and: the grand music furnished by thef choir Since James E. Jones returhed as superintendent of tte Sunday*schoo!: new life has been infused and the at tendance {s increasing. & ‘Mrs. Bessie Robinson makes a great manager. Her management of th: Thanksgiving afair was very success tul. Next Sunday, December 17, will be’ trustees day.’ Special collection. ‘The Sunday school {s preparing {or 3 Christmas cantata. St. Paul. Is ob serving “Gir's’ day on December 24 upder the management of Miss Es ther Monroe. ‘Thi stewards wiii act as -aids on Girls day. Rey. F..A. Scott will be present al day, Decembez 17, to aid Rev. Wilsoz in the trustee rally. ° ‘Miss Esther Monroe was a caller or ‘Anna Gibson on Sunday. ‘The members of the church gave Rev. Wilson a-donation. “EIRy Lucre” in Truth. The English system ir to destroy all bills returning to the Bank of :Eug- land, no matter how brief bas, been their Iife in circulation. in this‘man- ner thoy keep their money reasonably clean, but in'this-conntry wo Keep it tn circulation unt! it ts fn tatters and incrusted with the gods only know whet ¢ me + ———_ “small iets Protest Little Marma's fatier emplored belp who spoke Norwegide, which Marma could not understand. One day ber mother and aunt were spelling what in thelk conve xetion Marma was not to comprebend. With a little gnift she sald: “I don’t, like spelling; just like Norwegian.” Bay ‘ ~ ~+ Rice, Water. Wash six ounces of rice, add to it two quarts ¢ boiling aver, and three ounces of ra.sins, poll vers gefitly for half an howr, need strain. This will be found a capithl drink to give to children when there is any indication of diarrhoea. FE Mixing Paint. Is there anything more interesting tn iife than mixing paint, putting in black zo darkea it, yellow to lichien it, vermillion to tiake it bright. and green te see What kipjeas?—Atlanvie Month!y * | Help Yourself. =. If you want to-become Intelligent |you must take yout own little pitcher to the well of knowledge and dip it }in yourself. ‘Lace Known to the Ancients. Lace was known -in Venice at an early period. It was not unknown to the Greeks and Remans. To protect the native article its importation into England was probibited in 1482. . First Christmas Observance LL ground the season of the|Cofing of Love as a little Child there have ng legends and be- “Hefs’ like blossoms in NOTHER of those spiritua” parabl tes is the legend of ae eben stan mel’ Oe Cheagmnas-Eve Legends. HERE pip several exceeding: ay legends concern- 4y touching legen are beard Christmas gets its name from the mass celebrated tn; the learly. dass of the Christida church in honor of the pirth of Christ, its first solemnization having been grdered by Pope Telesphprus. This was in or befote the year 138, for in that) year Pope Teles- timed r ‘more moving one comes from the Netherlands... It is sald that the city of Been was notorious for its black and shameless. sins, as well as re- nowned for its beauty and magnif- cence.. To the Sodom of the middle ages came our Savior on one. anni- versary of his birth, and went ‘as a beggar from door to door, but not one in all that Christmas keeping city gave the Master of the abundance. Sin he saw rampant on every side, but not a trace of Christmas bounty and good will, and he called to the sea, which, as-of old, obeyed his vaice, aid Been, the city of sin, was buried deep, clean out of sight, beneath the waves. But ever at Christmas up from beneath the covering waters comies the sweet call ing of ehurch bells Buried in Been. It is @ legend which appears to tell in parable that nothing which ever be- longed to the Christ, and was dedt- cated to his service, is ever wholly lost fron Rip at shentel toe that evet and agiin something of thelr inherent beanty and compelling sweet- ness rises trom the depths through all seeming ruin. . an ER oln Thorn. xX ago since there was that holy thorn -at Glastonbury which blossomed: every Christmas, and, so ran the legend, had done ever since See Se Atma es coe as 3 to Britain, and, landing at Glastonbury, had stuck his staff of dry ywthorn into the soil, commanding it Nip fore nares and ono ‘This staff straightway did, and thereby was tbe king converted to the Chris. tan faith, the faith which preached Wife from death. =| “rhe bofy thorn of Glastonbury flour. {shed during the centuries -until the Jeivil wars. During those it was up- ‘rooted; but several persons had had trees growing from cuttings from the original tree, and those cofttinued to ‘bloom at the Christseason, just as their parent, which bad grown from ‘St. Joseph's staf, had bloomed. And ‘about the middle of the 18th century ft was récorded in the Genteman’s Magazine how the famous holy thorn ‘would not delgn to recognize the new atyle calendar, which had then come Into force but would persist in blos- soming as of old on old Christmas day! Bohs In those days the anniversary’ of the advent of the Babe had certainly ‘meant more to the common people than merely a time for feasting and revelry, for giving and receiving; {t had been algo a season for holy, ob- ‘servances, for they refused ‘to gd to church on New Christmas day, the holy thorn not being then in blossom. 86 serious became the trouble that the clergy found it prudent to announce that Old Christmas day sbould also ‘be kept sacred as before. Only ‘an other story of men’s weak, superstf tious minds? ‘Troe, perhaps; but they are better who evidence some spiritual weakness than those who wallow in the wholly material, and when we cease to be careful of the cup and the platter, we become not over careful of their contents. e As to a Friend, “He's too Irascible.” : “1 know. He says things that he doesn’t really mean. He got mad at me once and called me a poet” dered, and upon the atibority of tke tables of the censors In the Roman archives December 25 was agreed ur on as the date of the Savior's nativ- ity. ‘Tradition fixed the hour of birtt at abou midnight, and this led to the ¢giebration of a midnight mass in all the churches, a second at dawn and a third in the later morning. Making Sure of His Vegetabior | “Are you colng to, start a garden next year?” . “I am not.” replied the Juckless ama- teur.. “Next year,-tnstead of burying Food stuff in the ground, I'm ‘going to eat it.” = SIDE HIE. . BETEEL AM. B. CETUROE, Jorner Wyle avenue ad Kick strest Sanday gervices 10:89 A. | and 1:5 P.M! i Bunday Ochool. 12:46 Fe OO . eaten ioe Wetweniay. 8 FM Glass mecting, Friday, & P.M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 96 Eim street. Bell phone 2987 Grant a. avaueTiias mPasobeh. $19 Ysckeon St, 1.'8.Pee. | @enday sorvicis, 10:43 A.-M. ond Fee ai ute Pm Sees ir: ooct Wood, peteat in| charge John Wesley ‘A. M. E. Zion Chure, 40 ‘Arthur Strest.|:. | Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 P. m.; Varrick C. B gotiety, 6:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. mj. prayer meeting, Wednesday ‘evening: class meeting, Friday evening; communion services every first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L.- Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293 Grant, 40| Arthur atreet. mi EUCLID AVENUE A. 1. B GHURCH Corner Ractid avenue and Harvard - |. stfeet, Pittsburg. Moring worship, 10:45 2. m., Sum ¢ay; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m; Allen Endeavor League, 6:20 p. m.; evening worship, 1:45 p. m., Sunday. ~ - ~ D. 8. BENTLBY, D. D. Pastor. | Parsonage, 6714 Broad street. | Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 BM. \taty except Monday. | Telephone, 176¢-R Highland, RODMAN ST. BAPFIST CHUBOH. i ‘Rast End, Pittsburg, Pal | Communion, first Sanday tm sack month, 3pm. ° Pastor's Study at church from 18 te fam Poaching every Sunday, 10:46 6. =. and 1:45-p. * Sanday school, 1:30 p,m, BYPRU6pm | Beats free, All are welorme, =” REV.-0. 9. SIMMS, D.D.; Pastor, 620 Thompson strest Bell Phone, 3897-W Highland. Payne A. M. E. Church. Preaching every Sunday, 11:a. m. and 7:30 ‘p.m: Sunday school, 2:30 a; Autti Endeavor league, 6:30 p m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8. m. Rev. T. Taggart, pastor.” ‘Mt "Zion Baptist—Sunday services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m; Sunday school 2p. m; communion ‘second Sunday in each’ month; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 Pp. ‘m. Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. ° + ‘Highland Baptist church—Suniay service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m; com munion fourth Sunday in each month; Sunday sthool, 2 p. m.;, BY. PiU. 6 p. m;.prayer meeting Wednesday, * podky it. Baptist church" Santas Mt Bal services, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30. p.m; prayer. meeting Wednesday night; communion every third Sunday in month. Rey, J. 7 Brown, pastor. os ae ORACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at.1 p. m. 7 Young people's Christian Endeavor p.m. p.Wetnanday nlsht prayer, meeting, § REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY, D. D. ‘Pastor. ° Brown's Chapel. ‘ Bervices st Brown's. Chapel A.M 1, chnreh, Heinlock and Boyle streeta North Bide. SSandays—Morning service, 10:30; Sanday school, $:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m; even ing service, 7:45. ‘Wednesday—Prayer meeting 8 p. m. REV, BR. H. MORRIS, ei Pamor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston Avenue. Seqvices every Lord’s aay at 10:40 a mand 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 pm. Seats free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. 2 REV. F. A SCOTT, Pasior. 126 Walnut street, Bellevue, Pa. *_WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street _ | _Rev. B. A. Virgil, Pastor. | @elephone; 1148R Schentey Preaching, Sunday, 11 a: m: ~‘Sunday school, 2p. m. Epworth League, 6 p. m. Brening service, 7:45 pom. ‘Prayer meeting every: Wednosday oyening. i rustees’: meeting the ‘second ant fourth Monday nights of each month A.M. E. Zion Church. Services every Sunday at 11:30, evening §:00, Sunday school 12:30, literary every Tussday at 6:00 p.m Rey. Ware, pastor. + ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH ‘North Side, Pittsburg. ‘Morning worship, 10:45 a, m. Class 12 m. | Sunday school, 2 p.m. ‘A. C. E. League, 6:20 p. m. Byening’ worship, 7:45 p. m. [Wednesday night. prayer meeting. All are invited .to attend. -REV.-E. KR. BAZIER, Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Chursh, Tioga and Dumferniing Stresta, eee Pormnesh, B. Di, Pastor. i ibbath, 11 am, $ p.m Young People's meeting. 7 p. Hi. Sab bth school, 2:20 p.m. Prayer meet ings, Wednesday, p.m. Clase meet tng, Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. J : UNIONTOUN’ Pa ‘Mt “Olivet };Baptist Church—Rev ‘Thompson, pastor—Preackng at 10:4! a m; Sunday school at 2:30-9. me BY. P. U. at 6:30 p. m, and preach ing at 7:45 p.m Zion A. M. E church—Rav. 7. W Polk, pastor—Preaching, 1045° a a; Sanday school, 2:30 p. m; C. B so clety, 6:30 p. m; preaching, 7:45 p.m Mt Rose Baptist church—Rey Thomas Ford _paster—Preacking 10:45 a m2: Sunday school, rs » m; BY. P.U, 6:20 2 mi: ape St Pual 4. oo Rev. W. 2B derson, D: 0 1:45 a.m; Sunday school, Any - m.; C. & society,,6:30 p. m.; preacte Ing 748-9. the / if : Waymen A.M: B, Preston aveane. servane grey Lon Gy af m. and #p. m; Sunday school, 20 aca m. "Seats free. All welcome. ev. FP. A. Scott, pastor. Prayer sheeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. - Rev. P. a Soot, pastor, No. 126 Bellevue, Pa. Fiftyfourth and. Penn Aveaue. Sunday school at 9:30am.’ Preaching, Mia. m. and 7:30 pm B.Y.P.U.€p.m. - ee =, second thm “Commaion|sorvices every seonae’ ee i aay Sm, + el ~Wemen's ctrele, iret Tocsday at-8 . mi. . oat ‘rou 8 10 8 = “Re °C... Megser, D. D., Pastor, Neebienee - 6109 "Dauphin street, East End. 5 + Office im the church™ Hours, 71 a. m. to 2 p.m, Wednesday 2nd Feb Services at Bethionem Baptist + MaKeesport, Pa, a Preaching. t'11 a.m. and 8 p.‘m.; Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; BY. B..U. ‘at 6:30. Allare welcome. Rev. J. ‘R. Saunndeva, pastor. ‘Bt Paul's A.M. E. Church, MéKees- Preaching at 11 8. m, susitay school at.2 p. m; Ajien’s Christian Ba- deavor at 6'D rs and preaching ats ‘p.m. “Rev, W. W. Young, pastor. ‘The Peoples’ Mission, Wilkinsburg: ‘order of ‘serrices—Sunday school” at 2p. m,;the Javenile Missionary band at 3:30 p. m, preaching at 7:45 p..m, Wednesday evening prayer meeting. UCENSED. am Sai | Beiiable Fuinished ‘Colered Help |. Owe Bell Phone 5927 ae 6321 Penh Averuc, [Pittsburgh, Pa... If You Want R[YBee E)ESe: SS: |Foomeonpd ee ‘Tho Pittsburgh Courier can Ne publish- edin Greater Pittsburgh Read‘U. “fds your paper. * 2 an Tale soss'peonle allow =7 ‘. lend enchantment to the view. . Balle Reminder, No better day than this on which to follow Walt Whitman's example to loat andtnvite your soul, provided your soul.will accept the invitation. ‘At least you can loaf. page? steer naam ee Evidens He Was ‘ealous, | strange plea for divorce was un- ‘successfully put forward in the French pesrlee rary Ge Heparin ‘plained that his wife had allowed her ‘photographs to be used on picture postcards against bis will” , * Supreme Cart Of sil-t6e eanen, which are cdtted fn thisganting td. though the cant of bypocrites may~be te wortt, the cant of criticism is the mcst torment- iog—Lauretice Sterne. Lined M st With Bank Notes. A pair of swallows of Fleberbrinn, fa the Tyrol, have stoien a number of tenkronen bank notes to ime their nests yp |. Fixing Prices of Diampnds. | _ The prices at polished dlaiponds are controlled .by prices of the rough stones and are really made in London. fi papers, but everybody Catch the Drifi?” See | 2 PL NB gp: Gifts in endless array—gifts that give joy every day in the year, and for many years to come. Grand gifts, that cost but little—gorgeous gifts that can be bought for small sums. Come to "The Household" and make your selections for Christmas. "PAY THE EASY WAY"—let the bill run way into 1912. Don't go astray—look for the store with the yellow signs—it's XMAS BUYERS' HEADQUARTERS. Special This Fine "Irona" $ Leather Couch . . . This couch is made of solid oak frame constructed with 54 long spiral springs not sag or break; the fine "Irona" leo holstering is beautifully tufted and ru frame is handsomely carved; the best of all. This couch is made of solid oak frame and is constructed with 54 long spiral springs that will not sag or break; the fine "Irona" leather upholstering is beautifully tufted and ruffled; the frame is handsomely carved; the best Xmas gift of all. $17.50 This Tu Rocker C This Bachelor $17 Wardrobe . . . Give presents that are lasting and useful, man would appreciate this beautiful piece a it's made of solid oak or mahogany finish, h drawers and clothes press, with sliding coat ra for this Wardrobe and pay the easy way. THIS "BEAUTY" GAS S RANGE . . . ```markdown ``` Give presents that are lasting and useful. Every man would appreciate this beautiful piece as a gift. It's made of solid oak, mahogany and larch has large knots. It is hand-painted on card back. Send for this Wardrobe and pay the easy way. $1.50 Cash; 50c Weekly SEM & JEFF ALWAYS IN THE FALL AND PLACE YOUR ORDER Fit Style and W SEE T. & J. P. & A. PHONE 3 CASH US TISEN HAVE IT THE Tailors 70 FULDON ST. CASH US WE HAVE THE Tailors ISEM & JEFFRESS ALWAYS IN THE LEAD WITH NEW STYLE FALL AND WINTER. PLACE YOUR ORDER PAY AS YOU PLEASE Fit Style and Workmanship Guaranteed SEE T. & J. WITH WORLD'S FASHIONS P. & A. PHONE 356 2 F. PITTSBURGH, PA. Buttermilk as a Valuable Food. The nutritive value of milk, as compared with buttermilk is not near so great as some appear to think. It is about as 20 to 15. You get about as many energy units out of a汁 and a quarter of buttermilk as you out of one汁 of sweet milk. Besides, the bacteria of typhoid tend to die out in buttermilk because of its acidity. This Big Comfortable $7.75 Chase Leather Rocker This fine Solid Oak Rocker will be a gift worth giving. The back and seat are upholstered with Chase leather. The arms and front are handsomely carved. PAY THE EASY WAY. This Table extends 0 feet when open. It has a large top and is finished polished golden oak. The pedestal is very massive and strongly braced by 4 heavy legs. PAY THE EASY WAY. A Paris newspaper has been diverting itself with speculations as to the smallest receipts ever taken in at a beater box office. The record at theomedic France is the sight to have been made on May 18, 1971, when the right against the punishment was under way. On that day the receipts were 11 francs, or $1.05. ```markdown ``` This Solid Oak $17.50 Sideboard . . . Give Mother or Wife this beautiful tine front, large French plate mirror, 3 drawers and a double door mountment. PAY THE EASY WAY. PAY THE EASY WAY This fine Chase trefully upholstered, arms. The seat is springs, that make the finest gift you This "Beauty" Gas Range is the greatest special we have ever offered. This range is in use in over five thousand homes in Pittsburgh, and is endorsed by the leading chefs throughout the world. The entire top and front of this range are made of heavy cast iron; the burners are all hand-drilled Star pattern. Note the thermometer on the oven door; it registers the exact heat for baking. The oven is large, and there's a large broiler below. Come and see this range. We will show you why it will burn less gas than any other range. SHP The demand for this fine lamp has been so great that we had a rush order of 200 more shipped at once, and will continue to give one to ever person making a purchase of $25 or more. You can have your choice of this handsome lamp, to be used for electricity or gas; the shade and base are made of the celebrated "Hugo" cutouts with deep cut stu design and very deep cut scrolls; this lamp is fitted with nickel trimmed electric socket and shade holder, hayward fringe and fine wood cord beaded fringe; the gas lamp is fitted with Welshach burner. Mahogany Music $4.75 Cabinet Only Beautiful macha my polish has high French legs and large mirror on the top. It is very stylish. Turkish $11.75 er Only.. leather Turkish Rocker is enhaving deep tufted back and supported by large timber tempered and comfortable comfortable could select. Pay the easy way. A large sanitary oak solid wood blind with separate compartments for everything—flour bin, dish towel, spice drawers, and every late movement. FFRESS THE LEAD WITH NEW STYLES WAL AND WINTER. PAY AS YOU PLEASE and Workmanship Guaranteed R J. WITH WORLDS FASHIONS NE 356 2 F. PITTSBURGH, PA. A Popular License. Aviation licenses are being issued to young women now, but the majority will, no doubt, continue to prefer the marriage License—Washington Her- Where He Is Wrong. In reality anything is good enough for the man who thinks nothing is too good for him. THE COURIER. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mrs. Kess.) Miss Elsie Bryant and Miss Myrtie Banks left for Greensburg where they will be the guests of Miss Zyda Dorsey. Mrs. Mary Johnson, living in the rear of 255 Admas street, came near being burnt out. The loss will probably reach $200. Mrs. Anna Flippo is serenely ill at her home in Yoder street. Mr. Anderson of Banks street, is on the sick list again. The Rev. Edwards was in this city for about three weeks in the interest of the McKenty institute. Mr. Edwards was also here during his stay. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Pool of Sherman street and A. L. Harris of Grant street, were in Pittsburgh attending the grand lodge meeting on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Cora Harris and son Canal, returned home after a two week's visit with her mother, Mrs. Samuel Newman who lives in Ghent, O. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson entertained at their home on Sunday at dinner for John Daward and Mr. and Mrs. Stevews and Mrs. W. H. Pearson. SCRANTON, PA. Rev. and Mrs. Sco. I. Smith are visiting for a few days in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Chas. Smith of James avenue, underwent a serious operation last Sunday. Dr. C. T. Nurse is the attending physician. Miss Aura Dorsey, who has been ill since September, and bedridden since the 9th September, has so far recovered as to be able to sit up two and three hours a day. Mrs. Elisha Johnson, State president of the Woman's Temperature Union, will shortly leave for her home, Ashville, N. C., and other places of interest in the South. On her return home she will lecture in Philadelphia and other cities in the interest of temperance. Mesdames Jefferson and Peace are convalescing. Mrs. Wm. Giles and daughter, Liliian, are on the sick list. Wm. Crampton has returned from a pleasant trip to Towanda. CHARLEROI (By Mabej J. Webster. Mrs. Emma Williams of Avalon, who has been visiting friends and relatives here for more than a fortnight has returned home. Mr. Turrell of Allenport, was a recent Charleroi business caller. Miss Minnie Mason was a Charleroi visitor on Thursday. Miss Mabel J. Webster called on Miss Florence Williams of Belle Vernon on Babbath. The children are practicing for Xmas. Thus far they are doing well. Parents, do not fail to send your children out. Geo. H. Webster of Detroit, Mich., is visiting his mother, Mrs. S. A. Webster. Miss Lucinda Q. Robinson was a recent caller here. Charles Wallace of Pittsburgh, called on relatives here Friday. Mrs Mary Primas, wife of T. S. Primas of Nock No. 4, died early on Monday morning, November 20, in the Memorial hospital at Monongahela. Mrs. Primas was born in Louthe county, Virginia, coming to Pennsylvania in 1910. She was formerly Miss Mary Braxton Branxton. Her husband, father and two brothers survive. Funeral services were held on Thursday at the home of her father. The Courier extends sympathy to its very efficient agent, Miss Mabel J. Webster, in her bereavement. Card of Thanks. We extend our heartfelt thanks to those who assisted and shared with us their sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father, also the Glass City Lodge and Room 5 and grade 5 of High school building for their floral tribute. Mrs. S. A. Webster and Family. Obituary. John Franklin Webster, born June 28, 1860, died December 6, at his home in Wooddawn avenue. Mr. Webster married Miss S. A. Kelley, at Canonsburg, August 2, 1883. To them were born ten children of which seven survive. Mrs. Garnet Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Miss Mabel, Mary, Pearl and Jacob of Charleroi and George of Detroit, Mich. His widow, father, two sisters and two brothers and three grandchildren also survive. Mr. Webster moved to Charleroi more than 13 years ago, coming here from Pittsburgh where he was employed at McJunkins dairy. He was a good citizen and was well respected by all who knew him. MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH (By Mrs. Tobin) The services at Mr. Ararat church were largely attended last Sunday. Dr. Carter preached an oeuvre sermon at 11 a.m., ext John xl.25 subject, Mary, the Master has come and call him for thee. Among the visitors were Prof. J. W. Terry or West Virginia. On Friday night, December 2nd, Prof. Terry will enlist the motion pictures at the a.o. named church. Come and have a beauty lunch. At 9 p.m. the pastor preached from Act xl. 25 subject. We are visitors to each other. We are delighted to have our own cranefish. Mrs. F. Armstead, at a post again. She has rendered services for three years promptly and satisfactorily and the church appreciates her work. FREE OF DEBT, ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION MORT- GAGE BURNED Sunday, December 10th, 1911, was a red letter day in the history of the mission. It was the occasion of the church's annual visitation, and also the sixth anniversary of the mission's life. Bishop Whitehead was at the best. He preached a splendid sermon confirmed a large crowd preached the Rev. Scott Wood and thundered morning, which frees the mission property from all debt. It was a great occasion and the mission was filled with friends and members. The collection for the day was $10 and when the money was consumed the congregation resumed moses and sang "Prince God from Worm All Blessings Flow." The full account of anniversary harvest home dinner will appear in next issue of the Courier. COLORED MAN WINS $15,000. DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST PITTS- BURGH RAILWAYS COMPANY. Wagon Struck in North Side, Pitts- burgh. A jury in the Washington county courts on Tuesday awarded $1,500 damages to Claude F. Tanner, colored, of Pittsburgh, who brought action against the Pittsburgh Railways Comp company for injuries sustained on Wash- ington avenue, North Side, Pittsburgh. Tanner's wagon was struck by a street car and he sustained injuries which he claims are permanent. (Hy E. H. Brooks.) Mrs. Nannie J. Mosebray; the South Main street hair dresser, has returned from Chatham, Canada, where she recently sold a valuable piece of property. Miss Lila Early of Pittsburgh, en route home from Washington, D. C., was the guest last Thursday and Friday of Miss Louise Tanner of South Franklin street. Mrs. I. E. Asbury of North Franklin street, was a Pittsburgh shopper last Thursday. Mrs. John Cordeck of Chartiers street, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Lee, of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Agnes Leech, who was called home from Brownsville last week on account of the death of her father, Nimrod Grayson, returned Saturday to that place where her daughter, Miss Helen, is confined to bed by illness. Mrs. Margaret Kelly of West Middleton, was the guest the past week of her daughters, Mrs. Hayes Thomas and Miss Margaret Kelly. Mrs. T. B. Banks of South College street, attended the entertainment at Warren M. E. church, Pittsburgh, last Monday evening. Rev. T. J. Askew, D. D., Presiding Elder of the East Pittsburgh district, visited his family at this place/the past week. Mrs. A. Griffin of Canonsburg, spent last week at the home of her son, John Griffin, of North College street. Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Mosebay of Oregon street, were business callers in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Robert E. Baker of Forest avenue, who has been a typhoid fever patient at the city hospital for several weeks is so far improved as to be taken home and be about the house. Rev. W. H. H. Butler of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, who has been quite ill is able to be out again. Wm. Thomas of Rupka avenue, a member of Washington, Patriarchie 139, is seriously ill at his home. Misses Bessie Wheeler, Flora and Anna Prall of Canonsburg, were Washington callers last Saturday. Mrs. Emma Charlton was the guest of friends in Canonsburg the past week. Sir Stork made a flying visit to Washington last Wednesday morning, December 13, and left a bouncing baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Anderson of Mill street. Mother and son are doing nicely. Social. Bakers Big Four, a local musical organization with their accompanist, Mrs. Anna Miller, in in much demand these days. Last Friday, December 5, they gave a concert at the North Buffalo church, and Sunday evening. December 19, they sang for the Epworth league of the Jefferson Avenue Methodist church. The local press is loud in its praise of these talented sons of Ham. Mrs. I. E. Asbury was hostess at a dinner given last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Margaret Jones, who will soon leave to spend the winter at Newport News, Va. Wedding Bells. The wedding of Miss Mary McCurdy of Washington and William Beckwith of Bentleyville, occurred last Monday, Rev. W. H. H. Butler officiating. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCurdy of Shannon avenue, and is prominent in church and social affairs. The groom is a native of Waynesburg, but is at present in business at Bentleyville. The Courier extends to them its heartiest congratulations. The Lucy Thurman club held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Francis Gross After the regular order of business the following program was rendered: Piano selection. "Arlequine," Chamade; Mrs. Alive Honesty; paper; Pattence." Mrs. Mattie Walters; song, members of the club; paper. LOOKING FORWARD, Mrs. Eile Brooks, association, "There'll Be Room in Heaven," Mrs. J. C. Asbury; song, "Hatbor of Love," Miss Louise Tanner. A social hour followed at which time the hostess assisted by her daughter, Miss Hazel, served dainty receptions and a general, good time provided that inside the closing session of 1911 one long to be remembered. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Pearl Fields the second Tuesday in January. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev. Robert the pulpit was filled by James H. Dungeon, a general preacher of this church. Mr. Dungeon, who is preparing for the ministry, handed his jesus to a pleasing mannequin in a showed careful thought and preparation. Miss onary day was observed in the Sunday school with our The annual Christmas tree will be on Friday evening, December 21 with appropriate exercises by the little folks. On Monday evening December 28, Santa's Santamams' a pressing cannula will be rendered by the junior members of the school and Tuesday evening the adult members, assisted by the choir, will present the popular day, "Our New Minister." The reception for Rev. Butler and family will be held next Wednesday evening. A number of our to-town visitors are expected to be present. Remember That every added subscriber helps to make this paper better for everybody L. Ballard y and Undertak pping to All Points a Special Carriages and Pleasure Vehicles For Penn Avenue, Pittsburg, A. L. Ballard Shipping to All Points a Specialty Private Carriages and Pleasure Vehicles For Hire 5630 Penn Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 26-Room Hotel Hotel Telephone 911 Rooms for gentlemen by day or week. (All P. R. R. Co. Dining Car Men stop here.) (All P. R. R. Co. Dining Car Men stop here.) 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Every Part of Penna. Chambersburg (By Giadys Willis.) Mrs. Brown, the evangelist, closed the meeting on Sunday night at St. James' A. M. E. church. The meeting was not as successful as we had hoped. Mrs. White of E. I. sha., and Mrs. Shadney of Carlsbe, were the abuses of Mrs. Hoziah Anderson on Sunday last. There was no enjoyable and laughable debate at the John Wesley' A. M. E. Zion church on Monday night. Resolved That money has more influence than the mind of man than woman. Affirmative G. W. Johnson and G. H. Hawkins negative G. F. T. and George-Williams. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Sunday will be rain day at the John Wesley' A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. J. Francis Lee. A. B. S. T. B. of Wesley Union. Hirrissburg, will preach at the morning and evening services. Rev. S. G. Horce, D. D. of St. James' A. M. E. church, will preach in the afternoon. There will be communion at the Hopa Postherian church next Sunday. Rev. J. Colbert, A. B. is pastor. Miss Harriet Everett of Pittsburgh, now a student in Avery college. North Side, will soon return to the burg and make her home with Mrs. Martha Clinton. Mrs. Eliza Coston was the guest last Sunday of Mrs. Hollinsworth. She is now visiting at Mt. Alto. Mrs. Harry Penn and family were entertained by Mrs. Hollinsworth on Tuesday evening. Making Paper. The manufacture of wood pulp paper involves 28 separate operations from cutting down the trees to selling the product.