St. Louis Argus

INJUNCTION CARE COMES UP BEFORE JUDGE SHIRLD'S MONDAY. IP DENIED ELECTION WILL BE HELD FERREARY 29 AND ALL W M O HAVE CHANGED ADDRESS MUST REGISTER The segregation injunction case will be heard in Judge Shields' Court Monday morning. If the injunction is denied the election on segregation will be held February 29 and the registration next Thursday, January 13. Every Colored citizen in St. Louis should be registered in order to vote against this nefarious measure. All who have changed address since the last registration day must register next Thursday in order to qualify. The safest way is to be prepared. Every citizen should go to the polling place and see that his neighbor does likewise. It is hoped that all the ministers will make special announcement from their pulpits at the Sunday services, advising all their male members to register and work to bring out a full representation of citizens. If you are not a qualified voter you cannot help defeat segregation. Politics is playing a strong part in the segregation move. At least 23 out of 28 members of the Republican City Central Committee are actively engaged in fighting segregation. Instructions are being given to ward and precinct workers to get out a heavy registration Thursday. Several ward organizations will hold meetings. The New Era Republican Club will meet at its headquarters, Pine and Channing, Monday night and the regular 17th ward Republican Club will meet at the same place Tuesday night. The Sixth Ward Club met a few weeks ago and appointed a committee to wait on the Mayor. The mayor promised the committee to take the stump against segregation. This is the bitterest and most dangerous move that has ever been started against the Negro in Missouri and it can be defeated if all who oppose it will register Thursday. If in doubt about the polling place in your precint; phone the Election Commissioners. Do your duty. THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR 1915 As head of the Division of Records and Research of the Tuskegee Institute, I co-operated with the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, Principal, in keeping an annual record of all lynchings in the United States, which record was sent by him from time to time to the public press. According to the record there have been, during the year just closed, 69 lynchings. Of those lynched 55 were Negroes and 14 were whites. This is six more Negroes and eleven more whites than were put to death by mobs in 1914 when the record was 49 Negroes and 3 whites. Included in the record are three women. In at least four instances it later developed that the persons put to death were innocent of the offenses charged. Eighteen, or more than one-fourth of the total lynchings, occurred in the State of Georgia. Only eleven, ten Negroes and one white, of those put to death, or fifteen per cent of the total, were charged with rape. Other offenses and number lynched for were: Murder, 17; five whites and twelve Negroes; killing of feces of the law, 9, three whites and six Negroes; wounding officers of the law, 3; clubbing officer of the law, a family of four, father, son and two daughters; poisoning mules, 3; stealing hogs, 2; white; disregarding warnings of night riders, 2, white; insulting women, 3; entering women's rooms, 2; wounding a man, 2; stealing meat, 1; burglary, 2; robbery, 1; booting, 1; stealing cotton, 1; charged with stealing a cow, 1; furnishing ammunition to man resisting arrest, 2; beating wife and child, 1; white; charged with being accessory to the burning of a barn. 1. Lynchings occurred in the following states: Alabama, 9; Arkansas, 5; Florida, 5; Georgia, 18; Illinois, 1; Kentucky, 5; Louisiana, 2; Mississippi, 9; Missouri, 2; Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 3; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 2; Texas, 5; Virginia, 1. A SPLENDID CHANCE FOR A GOOD WOMAN A business man wishes a business partner with an education and good character, also $200 to $500. Woman preferred from 25 to 35 years. Answer today. W. J. M. e-c The Argua, 2341 Market St. St. Louis Mo. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY OF SLAVERY ENDING Boston, Mass.—The Colored people of Boston celebrated the fifth anniversary of the promulgation of the Thirteenth Amendment, which removed recognition of slavery from the United States Constitution, with a mass meeting in Faneuil Hall, following exercises at the statues of two anti-slavery men, Wendell Phillips and Charles Sumner, last week, under the auspices of the Massachusetts branch of the National Independent Equal Rights League and the Citizens' Auxiliary Committees. William D. Brigham, secretary of the Wendell Phillips Association, speaking at the mass meeting, called upon his white brethren to see that "real justice is done the Negro." "The Thirteenth Amendment," he said, "is very brief, consisting practically of only three lines: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude . . . shall exist within the United States, or any other place subject to their jurisdiction. "This amendment recognized dark-skinned people as human beings. Daniel Webster said, 'That is property which the law declares to be property,' but he did not say what law nor whose law. William H. Seward said in a speech which he made March 11, 1850: 'There is a higher law than the Constitution.' "No one can rightly appreciate the tremendous progress of the Colored race in this country unless' in passing he alludes to the depths of wrong and oppression from which the ascent has been made. Today the Colored race in this country have $700,000,000 worth of property and 20,000,000 acres of farms, and the per cent of illiteracy has risen from 80 per cent at the close of the war, to less than 30 per cent now." FREE LECTURE COURSE A course of the free lectures, under the auspices of the Elleardsville Civic League, will begin, Sunday afternoon, Jan 9, at 4 o'clock, sharp, at St. James Church, Pendleton and St. Ferdinand churches. Prof. Samuel J. Branch will speak on the subject, "The Social Situation." Excellent vocal solos will be rendered. There will be no charge for admission, and everybody will be welcome. START NEW YEAR RIGHT Man and women, start the New Year right in a business of your own. Nothing compares with hair and face preparations. Business others are getting rich in. Why not you! Buy a fortune for $2. Make your own goods and get all the profit. Be your own boss. Make agents, and the parcel post will do the balance. No Colored-line in the mail order business. Star Beauty Formula. P. O. Box 297. St. Louis, Mo. RECEIVES DIPLOMA Mrs. Ella Brown, of 21 S. Compton, has received a diploma and outfit in hair dressing and weaving from Mrs. Minnie Starnes, hair dresser, of 3012 Lawton. She will be pleased to serve her many friends and patrons and will go out by appointment. Phone Bomont 2896, or write or call at 21 S. Compton. (1-7-4) NATIONAL NEWS NOTES WOULD BUY LINCOLN'S SUIT Washington, D. C.—Congress has been asked to appropriate $7,500 to purchase the suit of clothes Abraham Lincoln wore the night of his assassination in Ford's Theater, in 1865. Representative Roberts, of Massachusetts, has introduced a bill to acquire the relic, owned by a Washington business man, for the Lincoln memorial. HOUSE NUMBERS MUST BE PLAINLY SHOWN The enforcement of the law that all houses must show their numbers plainly has developed into serious complications. Inspectors who have been sent out to establish correct numbers have found that several homes and business houses have been incorrectly numbered. This is true with the block from 23rd St. to Jefferson on Market and old and established business places will be compelled to change their numbers and adopt the new ones. GRILL, CLOSES ITS DOORS Silver Grill, the beautiful, has closed its doors, this time forever it seems, on account of lack of patronage. A Business Company has rented the place and will conduct a shop sale restaurant Mrs. Katie Boswell Receives Gift. Mrs. Kate Boswell, 4228 Gardale Avenue, one of our leading missionary workers, who has done a great work in 1915 sowing the precious seeds of good news and glad tidings over the country and meeting thousands of people, and carried the sunshine into hundreds of homes and has left an impression on the people that will never be forgotten. For several years Mrs. Boswell has been untiring in her efforts in carrying the message of peace to many, and she felt that God had doubly blessed her when she received a check for $500,000 from Mr. P. E. Conroy, president of the Conroy Piano Co., at 11th and Olive Sts. It was a Christmas present in memory of his wife who died three years ago in Berlin, Germany. Mrs. Conroy's last words on earth were about Mrs. Boswell, who had won and converted her through her Christian influence. STORY CLUB ORGANIZED Mrs. B. F. Bowles, of East St. Louis, and Mrs. W. H. Grady met a company of young ladies at the residence of Miss Georgiana I. Dickson, 2751 Walnut St., Thursday, December 30, to organize a study club. Full details will appear later. The following officers were elected: Miss G. I. Dickson, pres.; J. R. Davis, sec.; Nellie Greene, treas.; Josephine Banks, chairman of program Committee; Harriett Lamb, chairman of Constitutional Committee. KILLS WIFE William Shaw, Jr., of Webster Groves, Mo., shot and killed his wife, Mrs. Maggie Shaw, age 23, at the home if Lila Johnson, 2638 Lawton, Thursday. After telephoning his father at Webster Groves, he gave himself up to the police at the Laclede Ave. Station, stating that self-defense was the cause of the killing. MOTHER SEEKS SON Mrs. Emma Decker, 3142 Dearborn St., Chicago, is seeking her son, Henry, 5 feet 6 inches tall, about 30 years old. Last heard of in St. Louis. Anyone who can give information please notify Capt. Johnson, of Eighth District; St. Louis, or The St. Louis Argus, 2341 Market St. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of M. Marian Branch should notify the Argus office or Capt. Johnson, of the Laclede Avenue Police Station. A. L. Branch, of Paxton, Fla., seeks him. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL The revival at the Central Baptist Church will start Sunday to last three weeks. The singing evangelist, Lewis, will be a helper in the meetings. ROBERT R. MOTON NEW TURKE GEE INST. PRINCIPAL Major Robert R. Moton, of Hampton Institute has been chosen to succeed the late Booker T. Washington as president of Tuskegee Institute. The appointment was made by a committee of five, consisting of Seth Low, chairman of Tuskegee trustees; Frank Trumbull, chairman of the directors of the Cheapeake and Ohio Railway; E. A. Bancroff, a Chicago attorney; W. W. Campbell, of Tuskegee, and Victor H. Tulane. The appointment is popular with the masses. PERGUSON'S CAFE AND LUNCHERY Ferguson's Cafe and Lunchery, at Lawton and Jefferson, continues to be the most popular eating place in the central district. Mr. Ferguson's efforts to please his patrons with good wholesome food at low prices is commanding the appreciation of everyone who requires this service. There is always a surety of a good meal at Ferguson's. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Try the Argus printing for calling cards, notices, circulars and handbills on the shortest notice. Phone, Bomont 1452. 2341 Market. Announcing the first grand entertainment of Elector Chapter, O. E. S. See A. L. Lee, 617 N. Ewing THURSDAY EST ECCENTRIC ACROBATIC DANCER WILL APPEAR IN HIS FAMOUS SPECIALTY AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER NEXT WEEK. BIG COMPANY WILL PRESENT "DARKYDOM" A MUSICAL MELANGE REPLETE WITH ORIGINAL ODDITIES St. Louis theater goers are to see Sid Perrin in his original eccentric acrobatic dance. Mr. Perrin is acknowledged to be the world's greatest eccentric dancer, but St. Louisans have been denied the pleasure of seeing him in this specialty. Mr. Perrin is one of the old school of famous performers. He is a talented and original producer and spends little time on the stage these days. His company of 11 excellent footlight artists is appearing in a musical and dance review at the Booker Washington Theater this week, but Mr. Perrin appears only once—in a sing melody, with his wife, Goldie Crosby. Next week the Perrin-Crosby Company will present a musical melange, entitled "Darkydom." Mr. Perrin will be there. ALL CHRISTIANS BUSY DAY AT LANE TABERNACLE SUNDAY Sunday will be observed at Lane Tabernacle, C. M. E. Church as All Christians Busy Day. In view of the fact that there are thousands of people in our city that do not attend any church, anywhere, the pastor, Rev. N. L. Smith, is being ably assisted by Mr. Wm. Miller, chairman of the movement. Both are working hard to make the day a glorious one. They are specially trying to reach the unreached. Will you assist in this one effort? Cards have been placed in the hands of the members to invite the public in general to attend at least one service during the day. The pastor will preach a special prayer at 11 a. m. and at 8 p. m. a program will be rendered. Good singing. All are welcome. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Our Christmas exercises on last Sunday afternoon were highly enjoyed and at the close of the program the superintendent passed every person a beautiful card as a personal token and then the Sunday-school gave everybody a half pound sack of mixed candy. Our superintendent, Mrs. Lulu Alexander, was well pleased with our new banner. At the morning services Rev. Dunavant delivered a very able sermon on "The birth of Jesus Christ." The B. Y. P. rendered a special program that was successful. The attendance was good at all the services. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Our pastor, Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M.D. occupied his pulpit Sunday at 11 a.m. His sermon was on the theme "sanctification" and was highly enforced, as it was both spiritual and inspiring. The Sunday-school at 1 p.m. was largely attended. The lesson was very interesting. At 8 p.m., Rev. Samuel Cole preached from the subject, "The Name Jesus," to a large congregation. The speaker beautifully explained his subject, telling the character, power and object. Our sick are improving. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Our New Year's Praise Service was led by Mrs. Walter Tree. The meeting was a live one and enjoyed by all those present. Enjoyable social hours are spent every Sunday after vespers. Tuesday evening the Choral Club held election of officers for the New Year. Mrs. Annette Harris Officer was reelected president unanimously. Miss Annabelle Dickson, Secretary, Miss Lovea Henson, Treasurer, and Miss Macaela Smith, Librarian. Our Choral is wide awake and expects to do some telling work in the winter and spring. Tuesday afternoon from 6:45 to 7:45 a newly-organized Bible class will be held in the Association Building. Those who do not join will miss a splendid opportunity for systematic Bible study. Mrs. Selden P. Spencer will teach the class. Those who have been so fortunate to attend Mrs. Spencer's classes previously will agree that she is one of the most efficient teachers in the middle West. Our committee work is beginning to put on new life. Every woman should be a committee worker. You are invited to the Vesper Hour Sunday from four to five. It seems that the members of the Metropolitan Church started the now year right by giving Dr. Shaw a record breaking crowd last Sunday. After a most eloquent sermon by the pastor sixteen were added to the church. Every department of the church is taking on new life and many new features of Christian and social work will be seen at the church during the winter. The congregation is urged to come early to the morning services that you get the full benefit of all the service. CARONDELET NEWS We approach another year with new ideas, thoughts, and resolutions to be a better year. Christmas was a little dull owing to much illness, but for all we are thankful. Among the girls that were home from school spending the holidays with their parents were Misses Dawn Casey and Prosty Murphy. Last Monday night Miss Etta L. Word entertained her class... Fourteen guests were present and enjoyed the evening with games, music, and social chats, after which a dainty repast was served. All returned home, having spent a joyful evening. Rev. Z. P. Harris was confined to his bed with la gripe last week, but is able to be out again. Mrs. Vena Martin Downing is home with her parents for a rest. Her stay is indefinite. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh P. White have moved to 5327 Penn Ave. They will be pleased to have their many friends call. The Misses Harris and Newsome were ill during the holidays, therefore were only able to receive callers. Miss Marie Owsley spent last Thursday afternoon with Miss Thelma C. Harris. Miss Mildred Carter was suddenly brought home from school, at Cheney, Pa., suffering with an attack of appendicitis. Mrs. O. O. Nance, of Cape Girardeau, spent the holidays with her parents and home folks. Miss Florence Harrison departed New Year's eve for her home in Peoria, Ill. Carondelet is on the sick list, some of the victims are Mesdames Ida Bland, G. W. Porter and Josephine Gates; Miss J. Steele, Messrs. Wm. Berry and Chas. McKinney. Death, the grim reaper, visited Carondelet carrying away Mrs. Belle Pettis, Mrs. Dick and Mr. N. Higginbotham. UNION GOSPEL MEETINGS Beginning next Sunday, January 9, and continuing forty days, Rev. B. B. B. Johnson will conduct special religious services at the old church, corner Jefferson and Scott Aves. All pastors and their congregations are invited. AUDIENCE APPROVES PHOTO PLAY The photo play by the Fox Film Corporation, "The Nigger," in five reels, at St. Paul Church, last Wednesday night, presented an interesting story of the condition south before the war. It furnishes food for thought and no one can see the play without a clearer vision of the hidden factor that is playing the leading role in the social moral, political life of the American people of today. Owing to the illness of Mr. Downing the exhibition was given by Prof. A E. Malone with his new moving picture machine. PRICE 5 CENTS SID PERRIN THE WORLD'S GREAT- EST ECCENTRIC ACROBATIC DANGER WILL APPEAR IN HIS FAMOUS SPECIALTY AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER NEXT WEEK. BIG COMPANY WILL PRESENT "DARKYDOM" A MUSICAL MELANGE REPLETE WITH ORIGINAL ODDITIES St. Louis theater goers are to see Sid Perrin in his original eccentric acrobatic dance. Mr. Perrin is acknowledged to be the world's greatest eccentric dancer, but St. Louisans have been denied the pleasure of seeing him in this specialty. Mr. Perrin is one of the old school of famous performers. He is a talented and original producer and spends little time on the stage these days. His company of 11 excellent footlight artists is appearing in a musical and dance review at the Booker Washington Theater this week, but Mr. Perrin appears only once—in specialty. "Darkydom" is an entirely original musical show, with an excellent chorus. In it several novel feature numbers are introduced, including "Baseball," "Newsboy and Bootblack," male and female quartettes and artistic dances. There will be no advance in prices. PRINCESS THEATER OPENS TO COLORED PATRONS 'Smart Set' To Appear There Next Week. Critics Say Show Is Better Than Ever When Salem Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt, Blanche Thompson and the 40 other members of the "Smart Set" open at the Princess Theater, Grand and Olive, Sunday afternoon, they will throw open, to Colored, the doors of a theater that has heretofore been denied them. The play is intitled "George Washington Bullion Abroad." Stirring and catchy scenes and songs will be the predominating features with this season's show and the scenic invecture will be all that can be expected of the producers. One of the main scenes will show a wreck at sea and the survivors in mid-ocean on a raft which is later thrown on, or washed up on the shore of an African village. Lots of comedy, dancing and singing are introduced in every part of the show. See advertisement on page 8. GEC. W. SMITH Mr Smith was the first man to sell the St. Louis Argus on the streets of this city. He is a man of sterling qualities and is uncompromising on the race question. He is generally known as "Blood" because he believes that "blessed is he who has Negro blood in his veins." And says we should teach the youths to love the race that God has seen fit to identify us with. Not only does he sell the Argus each week, but he also handles a large number of other periodicals published in the interest of the Negro race. 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The world gives to the lowest part of man, that which relates him to the animal creation below the human. To the flesh a thrill of pleasure is given, a passing exhilaration, and this may even extend to the esthetic taste or the intellect. But this contribution rarely lasts until tomorrow, the equation of tomorrow usually taking away the benefit of today. The world really never gives, every contribution being made with the clear understanding that a settlement day is expected. Every indulgence in the world's sinful pleasure is a mortgage that must be lifted some day. Shylock must ever have his pound of flesh. The world gives, but never satisfies. The momentary thrill of pleasure is not satisfaction. Satisfaction does not belong to the flesh, and the world has little or nothing for the spirit. The world gives satiety, but satiety is unworthy of anyone created in the image and likeness of God. Ruskin says that the bitterest pangs of conscience are the satieties of the flesh. The most miserable man on earth is the man who has run the round of fleshly pleasures and who realizes still that he has something about him that is living on, and it is starving. The words of George Arnold at this point are in place: Here we dare run the deadly parallel, and say that Jesus Christ gives to the highest part of man, the spirit. While all know that well-being is the reward of virtue, yet Jesus Christ does not come to man with a promise of blessing to the body that perishes. He recognizes that man is in the image and likeness of God, and offers him what meets the demands of such a being. The offer may mean that trial and even death shall follow allegiance to Jesus Christ. The fare of the birds of the air and the foxes that have holes may not be his, but Jesus Christ offers to the spirit of man that which will meet every proper demand. As our text brings to our attention the subject of peace, it is sufficient to know that Jesus Christ offers this peace to those that receive him. Jesus Christ really gives. Eternal life is a gift. Wine and milk are without money and without price; the water of life is free. There is nothing that the man of the world is slower to believe than that the salvation of Jesus Christ is a pure gift. The last part of the parallel is, that what Jesus gives is satisfying. Satiety gives way to real satisfaction. There may be or may not be a thrill connected with the experience, but in any case it is permanent. There are no dregs at the bottom of this cup of pleasure. There are no submarines that may send the fatal torpedo into the hull of the vessel of salvation. A beautiful thing about the religion of Jesus Christ is that the satisfaction is not delayed. What the Christian receives here and now, satisfies. As William McKinley lay dying and said: "Thy will be done," there was evidence of satisfaction, although the highest position in the gift of man was sinking out of sight. /4 the early martyrs faced the Hons in the arena and lifted up their faces and smiled, there was something more than satisfaction. As the Christian looks forward to the day when he shall rise in Christ's likeness he is now satisfied with the prospect as was David of old when he said: "I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness." By REV J. H. RALSTON Secretary of Correspondence Department Moody Bible Institute of Chicago P. I have had my will, Tasted every pleasure; I have drunk my fill Of the purple measure. I lit it in a fire. Sorrow is my guest. O the leses are bitter, bitter, Give me rest. Love once filled the bowl. Running o'er with blisses. Made me very soul. Will Show You How To Make Money [Image of a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie. 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SLAUGHTER-GAMBLE 3001 Lawton Ave. ST. LOUIS, Mrs. Oscar Moore entertained a number of their friends in honor of Mrs. Oliva Bryant, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Ethellene Hoard, of Kansas City. The wasted spent in games and other amusements. After the amusements Mrs. Moore invited the guests in the dining room where the table was decorated with white and pink carnations. A delicious three-course menu was served by two charming young ladies. The merry crowd departed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Moore a happy New Year.....Mrs. V. H. Franklin has returned from St. Louis to attend the public school here.....Mrs. Pearl Graham entertained a number of her friends Tuesday evening. The guests reported having spent a jolly evening.....Mrs. Roy Graham entertained a number of young girls and boys in honor of the young lady who is staying with her. The evening was spent with many different amusements after which a delightful menu was served.....Mr. Orrie Franklin who has been in Kansas City, returned home very ill.....The report is out that Mr. Roscoe Berry, better known as Big Boy, is now on the police force.....Miss Nannie Goins elaborately trained a number of her friends from 8 to 11:30 p. m. January 1. Sweet music was rendered by the Misses Helen Robert, Eula Oliver and Nannie Goins. A three-course appetizing luncheon was served.....Mr. Chas. Saunderson, one of our leading young men, has been very busy during the holidays taking inventory at the Kress's store.....Mr. Alex Slater, an employee at the Capitol, was one of the leading factors in the Masonic Banquet held on St. John's Day. He spared no time in making this a success and every one declares that he is the right man to have for all occasions of this nature.....Miss Ruth Evans returned from Kansas City today after a two months' visit.....The Moore's Jubilee Singers made their first trip to our city. The program was fine and the attendance fairly good. While here they stopped at the Silvery Moon.....Mrs. Thornton and daughter, Miss Nannie, attended the social given by the court members. January 1. The Ladies' Aid Society gave an entertainment December 29, which was a financial success... The Court of Calantha held their installation and an entertainment jointly. Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd was present. The affair was quite a success... A large number here are sick with la grippe... Watch meeting was held at the A. M. E. Church... Emancipation exercises were held at the A. M. E. Church, January 2. The principal speakers were Rev. Treadwell, Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd and B. P. Adams, and others. The Misses Cornelia Cole, Myrle Shaffer and L. Berryman spent the holidays with their parents. VALLEY PARK NOTES Mrs. J. L. Brooks, who has been confined to her bed with a severe attack of la gripe, is recovering... Holidays, jollification, joy making and merriment everywhere abound, but amid all of this Webster Grove M. E. Church had a real Pentecost the first Sunday in the New Year. The text was, "Ye have not passed this way heretefore." Valley Park promises to be a great center for the M. E. Church in the future. WEBSTER GROVES NOTES The 12th and 13th anniversaries of the little Misses Anzola D. and Zenobia J. Laird was celebrated December 31 from 2 to 6 p. m. at their home, with twenty boys and girls present. The afternoon was spent in games and music, after which a dainty repast was served. Mrs. J. B. Harrison has as her guest Mrs. J. B. Canty, of Jefferson City... Mrs. Bertha Turner had as her guests during the holidays Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Morrow, of Rockford, Ill., her parents. They departed for Princeton, Ky., to spend the winter... Prof. T. Moore and Miss Cora Watson, of St. Louis, were pleasant callers on New Year's day of Mrs. Carrie Lyles, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stone and Mrs. Annie Polk... Mrs. Jennie Williams had as her guests at dinner Sunday Sundesames Nora Williams, Cassie Hall and Bessie Bush, of St. Louis... Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harrison entertained with dinner on New Year's day in honor of their guest, Mrs. Canty, of Jefferson City. Rev. and Mrs. S. D. Davis, Rev. and Mrs. C. P. Collins, Rev. and Mrs. G. D. Morrison, Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Haskin, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wheeler, Mrs. Jennie Willam. A very elaborate dinner was served and a delightful day was spent by all... Mrs. Parthema Morris had as her guest to dinner last Sunday Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Haskin... Mrs. Emma Brown and Mrs. Naomi Williams are all. Miss Mary Shelton, of Summerville, Tenn., a graduate of Lane College and a teacher in Fayette County, Tenn., is visiting Miss Mildred Turnley, Prof. and Mrs. A. Y. King, of 305 N. Combs Ave. ..Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Walker and little Miss Mildred Matthews, of Birmingham, Ala., are visiting relatives and friends here.....Rev. Plemming Gray, the pastor of the A. M. E. Church, is doing a commendable work for the church. The accession has been Spending Money For the women married or single, who appreciates clean, attractive employment, giving her the means of earning her own and enjoying that sense of independence that is every woman's desire, whether expressed or not, this offer is a Godsend. Many women are earning from $3.00 to $5.00 a day. Why not you? The pictures that are illustrated here in this circular are taken from persons who have received treatment in our parlors, and show the practical results of our method. "Lyda's Hair Beautifier" Manufactured under our personal supervision, in our own laboratory, in connection with our Beauty Parlors, which are the Most Complete, with graduate.operatives in attendance. $15; at College $25. 50c All Goods. GAMBLE MISSOURI great during his brief stay here.....Mr. George Perkins, of Washington, Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duncan during the holidays.....Mr. Epps, of St. Louis, is visiting Mr. Pete Jenkins and family.....Mr. Robert Richards is on the sick list.....Mr. Jerry Farney, who has been ill for some time, is improving. CHESTER NOTES By Mabel Bigby Mrs. Perry Gaston entertained the Ladies' Aid, December 30. A pleasant afternoon was spent.....Mrs. L. C' Anderson, of St. Louis, and Miss Mabel Bighy were the guests of their parents at Sparta, Ill., December 26.... The Emancipation Celebration was held January 1 at the church, where an excellent program was rendered to a large audience. The persons who took part in the exercises deserve much credit for the interest manifested. The program was highly enjoyed.....Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wade had as their guests at dinner Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. Speece and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. McComb, Misses Mabel and Hosea Bigby and Mr. J. A. Minger. POPLAR BLUFF NOTES By Mrs. C. P. Jackson Presiding Elder Paris held his quarterly meeting at the C. M. E. Church Sunday....Watch meeting was held at all the churches Friday night....Mr. W. P. Mitchell departed for Macon last Thursday to take a theological course....Prof. A. J. Anthony, of Belmont, was the guest of his mother, Mrs. H. A. Anthony, last Wednesday....Mrs. McAdams, of Macon, is visiting Mrs. G. C. Chinn....Father Hainline, Doc Powell and Master Redmond Wyatt are indisposed....Mr. Ben Davis and little Glendo Cobb, who have been ill, are improving....Mr. Adai died Tuesday, December 28, and was buried December 29. Revival began at the M. E. Church last Saturday night....Master Albert Jackson had as his guests last Saturday, Burniedeen Curry and Glynn Pack....Mr. Jas. Blue has resigned as instructor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Choir....Rev. Phillips preached at the C. M. E. Church Sunday evening. His sermon was a very spiritual and inspiring one. KINLOCH PARK NOTES By Mrs. E. Williams Miss Hattie Brint and Mrs. Francis Weaver, who have been indisposed, are convalescent... Mrs. L. E. Henderson, of Freedman Hospital; at Washington. D. C., is now with us and is planning a hospital for Kinloch... Mesdames THE MUSICIAN MRS. LAURA WILLIAMS THREE IN ONE Temple Grower Tetter Cure and Lyda's Double Strength, Beautifier ALL FOR 50 CENTS Has no equal if used According to Direction THE MUSICIAN MRS. VIOLA BELL Louise Abernathy and Jannie Tonk- right are ill at their homes....The M. E. Church's Missionary Circle enjoyed a grand day last Friday at the church. FREDERICKTOWN NOTES By A. L. Woolfork Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Villars, who have been visiting their parents at Kemswick, have returned home....Mr. and Mrs. Henry MeGee, of Memphis, who have been visiting relatives and friends here, are thinking of making their future home here. Mr. MeGee is the oldest son of Mrs. Mary J. Matthews.....Fredericktown will supply employment for hundreds of Negroes in the next sixty days. The mining industries here are taking on life as never before.....Little Alma and Margaret Woolfork are on the sick list....Mrs. Hattie Villars, who has been indisposed, is slowly improving....Mr. Wm. Richards, who has been suffering from an attack of pneumonia, received a message informing him that his daughter of Toledo, Ohio, is at the point of death....Miss Ula Merrideth is preparing to leave for Geo. R. Smith College....Sunday was Go-to-Church Day at Haven Chapel. The largest morning congregation during the conference year was in attendance and the spirit of the Holy Ghost seemed to predominate over all. Let's make every Sunday Go-to-Church Day. COFFMAN NOTES By Miss C. Valle Mrs. Charlotte Galvin, of Festus, is visiting friends here.....Miss Francis Jenkins has returned from St. Louis where she spent the holidays with home folks.....Messrs. C. A. Ward and D. Staten, of Ste. Genevieve, spent the holidays here.....Mr. Ruben Staten and son, Edward, also grandson, Rudolph White, spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Swink.....Miss Coreane Wilkins, who spent a few days in Farmington with home folks, has returned to Coffman. FARMINGTON NOTES By Dayse F. Baker Mr. Fred Chappelle, of Coffman, visited his wife here Monday. Mrs. Chappelle is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. D. Buford...Mrs. Rachel Moore has returned from a visit with relatives in St Louis....The many friends of Mr. Howard Overton were glad to see him on the streets Sunday...Mrs. Tulleck and grandson were Christmas day guests at the residence of the former's daughter, Mrs. H. Amonette...Miss Lealie Poston spent the Yulefide Continued on Page 7 ARGUS PUBLISHING COMPANY J. E. MITCHELL.....Managing Editor HERBERT T. MEADOWS.....City Editor and Advertising Manager P. H. MURRAY.....Associate WILLIAM HAROLD KING.....Associate Address all Communication to ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2341 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year Six Months Three Months Single copy. Fifty-two Weeks for one SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.00 Six Months......75 Three Months.....40 Single copy.....0.05 Fifty-two Weeks for one dollar Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Entered as second-class matter April 6, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the set of March 3, 1879. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building; Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. 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TWO WRONGS DON'T "Two wrongs don't make one of the right to live in a block where Negroes does not make it right to be in a block where the majority of a city or state has no right to depress ever he has, by purchase or control dwelling. Because a white man consent, does not make it right to volves nearly all kinds of harrassies. Followed in its tendency it was of ugly and unsightly blocks. We blocks, Negro blocks, Jew blocks, congeniality in their surroundings, cruder conditions, congeal and conduc but the American idea of general racial differences, and races break imprisonment produced by their environments. Segregation means to force races to remain in condition meant are the least. But you might as well try to choke the aspirations of the human pressive laws like segregation may will soon become apparent and the go down to their graves wrapped in own infamy. DON'T FORGET TO R Every voter should register so that he may be able to vote against. No colored citizen is doing him to make himself count ONE again. springs eternal in the human breast," and it presses us to enter the new year with the most bright hope eclipses the evils and backsets into the light of which the darkness of the earth becomes a fervid glow of radiance. New year, with the new hopes and new anticipations, new energies, new visions, new hearts and new set on the threshold of the year the annoyance of the past and look aloft to the great star of the "get even" business. Remember that we mind, but a fool never. Let all the old year and resolve to be better men and women be in the past. As the Ancient Knight held all men bound, how beautiful the whole world we would only forget the past and look for big hearts, we shall be able to enjoy a larger we have in all the past. Try it! **WO WRONGS DON'T MAKE ONE RIGHT.** wrongs don't make one right." To deprive us to live in a block where the majority of the city is not make it right to deprive a Negro of the city where the majority of the residents are white has no right to deprive a white man from by purchase or contract, obtained the right. Because a white man has been robbed, even it is not make it right to rob a Negro. This is why all kinds of harrassing contradictions are lived in its tendency it would cut up St. Louis and unsightly blocks. We would have Irish block, Jew blocks, Greek blocks, etc. All in their surroundings, and, hence, they naturalities, congeal and condense here and there in American idea of general education is rapidly beingences, and races break out from their habit not produced by their lower tendencies and secrecy. Segregation means to cut such opportunity to remain in conditions where opportunities are least. It might as well try to dam the Nile with bulb aspirations of the human soul for something like segregation may last for awhile, but it become apparent and the promoters of such leagues their graves wrapped up in the winding shores. **DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER THURSDAY.** Voter should register next Thursday, January 14. We able to vote against segregation on February 14. Red citizen is doing himself justice if he does not self count ONE against this nefarious measure. "Hope springs eternal in the human breast," and it is this blessing that causes us to enter the new year with the most brilliant anticipation. This bright hope eclipses the evils and backsets of the past. It is the sun into the light of which the darkness of the night of the past melts and becomes a fervid glow of radiance. The new year, with the new hopes and new anticipations, brings new life, new energies, new visions, new hearts and new wills. We should forget on the threshold of the year the annoyances and petty bickering of the past and look aloft to the great star of hope. Stop the "get even" business. Remember that a wise man changes his mind, but a fool never. Let all the old grievances die with the old year and resolve to be better men and women in future than we have been in the past. As the Ancient Knight said, "If fraternal love held all men bound, how beautiful the whole world would be." So, if we would only forget the past and look forward to the future with big hearts, we shall be able to enjoy a larger blessing this year than we have in all the past. Try it! TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE ONE RIGHT. "Two wrongs don't make one right." To deprive a white man of the right to live in a block where the majority of the residents are Negroes does not make it right to deprive a Negro of the right to live in a block where the majority of the residents are white. First, the city or state has no right to deprive a white man from living wherever he has, by purchase or contract, obtained the right to occupy a dwelling. Because a white man has been robbed, even by his own consent, does not make it right to rob a Negro. This segregation involves nearly all kinds of harrassing contradictions and inconsistencies. Followed in its tendency it would cut up St. Louis into all kinds of ugly and unsightly blocks. We would have Irish blocks, Italian blocks, Negro blocks, Jew blocks, Greek blocks, etc. All races seek congeniality in their surroundings, and, hence, they naturally, in their cruder conditions, congeal and condense here and there in "patches;" but the American idea of general education is rapidly blending these racial differences, and races break out from their habitats and the imprisonment produced by their lower tendencies and seek higher environments. Segregation means to cut such opportunities off and force races to remain in conditions where opportunities for advancement are the least. But you might as well try to dam the Nile with bull rushes as to choke the aspirations of the human soul for something higher. Repressive laws like segregation may last for awhile, but the evil effect will soon become apparent and the promoters of such legislation will go down to their graves wrapped up in the winding sheets of their own infamy. DON'T FORGET TQ REGISTER THURSDAY. Every voter should register next Thursday, January 13, in order that he may be able to vote against segregation on February 29. No colored citizen is doing himself justice if he does not prepare to make himself count ONE against this nefarious measure. Additional Locals Miss Sada M. Pillar, 21 Isa Clark Ave., who has been seriously ill for the past five weeks, is convalescent. Mrs. Ida V. Bland, of 910 Iron St., is seriously ill. Mrs. Fannie Walker, of 2715 Walnut St., is confined to her bed. Miss Florence E. Burns, of 2809 Morgan St., is recovering from a three weeks' illness. Mr. W. H. Banks, of 3417 Pine St., who was injured by a fall down a flight of basement steps is confined to his bed. The Mission Band of Antioch Baptist Church had their installation services at Sister A. Howard's, of 3013 Vine Grove Avenue. Rev. Wm. Perry, the pastor, installed the officers. The reception given by the Beacon Class of the Antioch Baptist Sunday-school at the residence of Sister Sarah Singleton was a grand success. The Bachelor Girls received New Year's callers at the residence of Prof. and Mrs. J. H. B. Evans, 4277 Cote Brillanta. Mr. J. H. Cochran, 4031 Cook, entertained at dinner New Year's. ION RATES: $1.00 .75 .40 .06 kts for one dollar set; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Buildings Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life human breast," and it is this blessing year with the most brilliant antici- tion the evils and backsets of the past. With the darkness of the night of the low of radiance, hopes and new anticipations, brings us, new hearts and new wills. We the year the annoyances and petty it to the great star of hope. Remember that a wise maner. Let all the old grievances die. Give better men and women in future as the Ancient Knight said, "If fraew beautiful the whole world would the past and look forward to the able to enjoy a larger blessing this Try it! IT MAKE ONE RIGHT. The right." To deprive a white man are the majority of the residents are deprive a Negro of the right to live the residents are white. First, the deive a white man from living where, obtained the right to occupy a has been robbed, even by his own rob a Negro. This segregation ing contradictions and inconsisten- would cut up St. Louis into all kinds we would have Irish blocks, Italian Greek blocks, etc. All races seek and, hence, they naturally, in their dense here and there in "patches;" education is rapidly blending these out from their habitats and the lower tendencies and seek higher en- cut such opportunities off and where opportunities for advance- lam the Nile with bull rushes as to an soul for something higher. Re-last for awhile, but the evil effect promoters of such legislation will up in the winding sheets of their REGISTER THURSDAY. Next Thursday, January 13, in order segregation on February 29. self justice if he does not prepare just this nefarious measure. Mr. Arthur Robinson, 4011 Cook, entertained the Nonpareil Club, December 23. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cannon, of Ashland Ave., had as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. James Mack, of Valley Park, during the holidays. Miss Barbara Hudlin, 4004 Cook, was at home, December 30 to 30 girl friends of the college set. Messrs Udell Turpin, Thomas Mayo, Willis Thompson and Clarence Adams were special guests. Mrs. O. A. Douglas, 1025 Whittier, was hostess to the Tuesday Musical Club, December 28. Miss Clara Whitman and Dr. C. P. Robinson were honored guests. Miss Florence Thomas, 4206 West Belle, spent the holidays in Springfield, Ill. Miss Lear Story, and invalid mother, of Kirkwood, are now residing at 4206 West Belle with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Roff Story. Harry Douglass, the druggist, has been on the sick list. Miss Lillian Christman, of Independence, Mo., a teacher in Okmulgee, Okla., spent the holidays with Miss Lillian C. Lynch, 4023 Fairfax. Mrs. Vena Martin-Downing is visiting her mother. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Misses Beulah Mae and Carrie Le annon, of Ashland Ave., spent Thur- day of Christmas week with friends in kirkwood. Miss Francis Williams, who is attend ag a university in Cincinnati, spen he holidays with parents, Prof. and Mrs. Frank L. Williams, 3973 West Beile. Mrs. Alice Smith-Talbot, of Pine Bluff, Ark., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. L. B. White, 3211 Lawton. Jas. Donald, of Los Angeles, Cal., visited Mrs. W. R. Donald, 2643 Law ton Ave., during the holidays. Mrs. Donald is now visiting her husband, a government employee in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Ella Cowans and Celia Anderson, of Topeka, Kans., passed through the city en route home from an extended visit in the, south Mrs. Nan Davis-Milton, of Philadelphia, is visiting relatives at 4015 Finney. J. H. Stevenson, of Laclede Avenue, spent the holidays visiting friends and relatives in Memphis. Mrs. Patsy Jackson and Augusta Love spent Christmas in Cape Girardeau. Miss Bethesda D. Davis, of Marnice Ph., spent the holidays in Kentucky. Mr. D. Hackley Winston, poet-laureate and a linotype operator spent one day of this week in the city en route to Nashville. He has been recently employed by The Topeka (Kans.) Plaindealer. Miss Julia Hutchinson, of 4218 West Belle, who has a promising contralto voice and is studying under one of the best known teachers of the white race, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane Hutchinson, of Clarksville, Tenn. Miss Vivian Johnson, 3955 West Belle, Sumner instructor, spent the holidays with parents in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Merit, of Columbia, Mo., spent the holidays with Mrs. M. J. Hoard, 4035 West Belle. Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Reddick, 4035 West Belle, were called to Franklin, Tenn., to the bedside of his father. Miss L. Cummings, 4066 Cook, Sumner instructor, spent the holidays in Chicago, where she was bridesmaid to Miss Garnetta Tibbs. Miss Hunter, Sumner instructor, spent the holidays with parents in Staul. Miss Ruth Thomas is being showred with entertainments in Washing on, D. C. Officer Ferdinand Waller, of St. Louis, in company of Detective George Williams, of Philadelphia, were entertained at the residence of Mrs. Hattie B. Augusta, 152 W. 136th St., New York, Dec. 29. Others in the part were: Gibb Young, of St. Louis, Mrs. Jerusha browne, of Philadelphia and George Harrison, of Newark, N. J. Mrs. McD. Jones, 3217a Lawton, is recovering from a couple of weeks' illness. John Fagg, brother of Law. Fagg died at the City Hospital Christmas Day. George Fitzhugh, of Ashford's Buffet is on the sick list. Mrs. Claude Dean, 2307 Pine, is on the sick list. Jessie J. Johnson, the dancing master spent a few days in this city. Mr Johnson has classes in Keokuk, Fort Madison, Burlington and Quinney. Mrs. Bismark Lavin was hostess to the Frau Fraus at her residence, 3334 Pine St., Thursday, January 6. The N. P. J. Social Club's matinee dance, Christmas Day, was a social success. NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS The Argus acknowledges the receipt of a beautiful New Year's token from Mr. M. E. V. Moore, formerly of this city, but now of Richmond, Va. DON'T BE MISTAKEN Be sure, when you want a good wholesome meal, or a sandwich, you go to Hussey's Alabama Kitchen, 1039 N. Whittier. There is no substitute as good as Hussey's Well Cooked Food. OFFICER WALLER GOES TO PENN SYLVANIA FOR SURVECT Detective Ferdinand Waller went to Philadelphia, December 25, to bring back Benny, alias Bubble Spencer, wanted here for larceny and bond for-siture. Mr. Waller returned with his prisoner January 1. Don't fall to pay up' your Argus subscription MARRIAGE LICENSES Ralph Henderson ..... 4349 Muffit Ada Bailey ..... 6300 S. Bdway Solomon-Keaton ..... 2941 Pine Sophronia Stewart ..... 2941 Pine Larry Hayward ..... 4472 Forest P. Bl. Bessie Moore ..... 4455 Forest P., Bl. Henry Ingram ..... 3331 Morgan Fannie L. Greer ..... 2813a Clark Moses Stegall ..... 19 Moore St. Mae Harrison ..... 26 Moore St. Jess Sanders ..... 2834 Laclede Grace Brown ..... 2028 Biddle William H. Clarence ..... 1231 N. 15th Jane Hayden ..... 1231 N. 15t Ben Wiggins ..... 208 S. Leffingwell Willie Curlester Summers ..... 2828 Walnut R. Edwin Parker ..... 2324 Pine Cynthia Henderson ..... 4453 St Ferdinand Chas. R. Gardner ..... 3335 Lawton Nelli M. Newsom ..... 3131 Lawton Sylvester Woods ..... 2710 Lucas Mabel Jones ..... 2710 Lucas Abe Cayce ..... Farmington, Mo. Mianie Amonette Clark ..... Farmington, Mo. Austin Hadley ..... 2652 Bernard Mrs Robbie Strong ..... Aberdeen, Miss. George Mongo ..... 4046a Fairfax Cora B. Posey ..... 4338 Fairfax Nelson Towns ..... 36 Johnson Marie Brown ..... 36 Johnson Lardell Shelton ..... 2677 Lucas Hortense Jackson ..... 116 N. 21st Charles R. T. McCrory ..... 4136 Lucky Neville Brown ..... Columbus, Miss. Roy Green ..... 1805 Carr Trissie Jackson ..... 1217 Blair Amos R. Jordan ..... 417 S. Ewing Mrs. N. E. Graves ..... 417 S. Ewing George William ..... 4218 W. Belle Merlissia Woodson ..... Milan, Tenn. William Woods ..... 3725 Morgan Florence Thomas ..... 2335 Scott James Gordon ..... 2829 Market Mrs. Annie Bates ..... 2829 Market John W. Lott ..... 3845 Delmar Ruth Johnston ..... Kinloch, Mo. John Henry ..... 4033 Cook Etta Barnett ..... 4033 Cook Flemish Holman ..... 6318 Minesva Mrs. Rachel Foster ..... 2321 Wash George McClain ..... 709 N. Ewing Andred A. Terrell ..... 709 N. Ewing Joshua S. Mills ..... 4338 Garfield Lizzie O. Brown ..... 4257 Lucky Geo. Hughes ..... 2124 Adams Ashinda Greer ..... 1512 Chestnut Chas. R. McDowell ..... 4119 Finney Mary S. Flippens ..... 5527 Waterman John Northcross ..... Blytheville, Ark. Mrs. Ella Jones ..... Wentsville, Mo. Alphonso H. Renfro ..... 2005 Chestnut Pauline Washington ..... 2005 Chestnut Walter Ray ..... 1031 Clau Clara Jones ..... 2804 Papi Clayton King Parson ..... Clayton, Mo Viola Bailey ..... Clayton, Mo JOHNSTON-TOTT NUPTIALS Miss Ruth Johnston, of Kinloch, Mo., and Mr. John W. Tott, of 3645 Delmar Blvd., were united in wedlock Sunday evening, January 2, with forty-one guests present. After the wedding the guests then enjoyed the reception with a five-course menu being served. Mr. and Mrs. Tott wish to thank their many friends for the useful and beautiful presents they received. Miss Mary S. Flippens, of 5527 Waterman Avenue, and Mr. Chas, R. McDowell, of 4119 Finney Avenue, were united in wedlock January 3, at 2:30 'clock. RODGERS-NALL NUPTIALS Miss Bena Rodgers, the daughter of Mrs. Susan Taggart, of 42991 Kennerv Ave., and Mr. August T. Nall, of Chicago, Ill., were quietly married in Chicago, December 16. Mrs. Rodgers-Nall will be at home to her friends after January 1, at 5237 & Wabash Avenue, Apt. 1. OPEN AT NIGHT The parlors of Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble will be open each evening until 10 o'clock. Those wishing a hampoo, scalp treatment, facial massage or manicure, will be served as well as during the day. Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble, 3001 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Jose Mitchell, of Cottage Grove, Ala., spent the holidays in St. Louis visiting her children, Messrs. J. E., Wm. and H. W. Mitchell, also Mrs. J. W. Powell. She expects to remain for about three weeks. Spiritual Test: Meetings every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p. m. Developing Circle every Monday, 8 p.m. Mrs. Crank Shaw, 2339a Wash (12-10-4) Be ready to pay your Argus subscription when the collector calls. Office Phone) Residence Central M74-L 82F Lawton Bum, 1746-W MISS FRANKIE G. REED NOTARY PUBLIC Public Stenographer 2259 Market St. St. Louis, Mo Clayton How Much Should You Spend For a Funeral? ASK GATES & MANUEL AFTER Paying the Doctor and the Druggist, is it wise to spend your last Dollar For the Funeral? Is it not better to save some of the Insurance Money For the living--to carry you over the sad month following your bereavement? DO not be misled by the idea that you must spend all your money for a DECENT BURIAL. MOST IMPORTANT We are of your own race; we know your ideas and can serve you better because WE FEEL FOR AND SYMPATHIZE WITH YOU as no other can. We know what to do for you in the sad hour. We serve you perfectly so you will have no regrets AND YOU SAVE AT LEAST 50 PER CENT When Misfortune Comes Call On Us And Be Served Right GATES & MANUEL 4107 FINNEY Licensed Undertakers & Embalmers. KINLOCH, DELMAR 922, BELL, LINDELL 5680 Wo not charge for Hospital Calls or Shipping Permits Funeral Parlors Free. Minister Furnished if desired. ```markdown ``` ATTENTION! When soming to St. Louis you should have first-hand information. For employment call at the office of the Central Association Bureau of Information. 2728 Morgan. Phone, Bomont 3049. J. T. Dixon, Manager DEATHS OF THE WEEK Eva West, Kinloch Park, Mo., 55. Ruth Rozier, 4353 Kennerly Ave., 17. Archie Dorsey, 1025 Brooklyn St., 58. Sarah Smith, 4450 Maffitt, 98. Arthur Welch, 1507 Glasgow, 41. Chaney Young, 1402 Papin, 60. Percy Donald, 1714 N. 11th, 2. Aidie Wood, 2324 Papin, 82. Walter Crawford, 616 N. Beaumont, 35. Edith Dyer, 1550 Gratiot, 33. Arnie Gholson, 2223 Market, 26. Katie Moose, 2923 Morgan, 36. Pearl Mallison, 4308 Labadie, 41. Wm. Cuddy, 2923 Howard, 70. Clara Parkins, 4341 Cottage, 69. Limie Riser, 2352 Crestnut, 53. Emma Wheat, 3991 Papin, 90. Woody C. Hunter, 27 South 20th, 60. Ray F. Mims, 212 Johnson, 21. Lamsa Chandler, 4447 Maffitt, 54. Wm. G. Davis, 3029 Clark, 50. James H. Jenkins, 4412 St. Ferdinand, 11 years. Chas. E. Neeley, Chicago, Ill., 49. Phoebe Greenlea, 3416 Washington (year), 74. (rear), 74. Jessie Guthrie, 3328 Pine, 41. Wm. Estill, City Hospital, 55. Mary Jackson, 1229 Spruce, 42. Wm. S. Jamerson, 2121 Walnut, 27. Joseph Wright, 2704 N. 11th, 37. Wm. Butler, 3311 Pine, 76. Edmond Robinson, 4618 Delmar, 98. Pearl House, 1507 Lucas, 20. Jess Dryden, 1228 Spruce, 35. Lueinda Walker, 4153 Papin, 86. Annie H. Gladden, 2735a Clarke, 36. Mary Prince, City Infirmary, 77. Olly Anderson, City Hospital, 1. Nimrod Higgenbathom, 6101 S. Broad way, 60. Chas. Edwarda, Creve Coeur, Mo., 58. Squire Divers, Creve Coeur, Mo., 63. Mary Ruffina, 4120 Papin, 59. John Kemp, 824 S. 2, 38. Robert Parient, Koch Hospital, 42. Edward Phillips, 2220 Papin, 32. Jacob Esau, Webster Groves, Mo., 49. Harriet Snow, 2079 Lucas, 64. Susie Richardson, Clayton, Mo., 30. Isaac Mark, 4020 Papin, 59. Alex Scott, 1540 S. 2nd, 47. Mattie Mosely, 1452 Morgan, 23. Bachal Robinson, 1659 Chestnut, 76. Rust Bollina, 4300 Margaret, 48. John Jackson, 2803 Laclede, 48. Roy Coffman, 2237 Lacaze, 27. Mollie Bollina, 2940 Laclede, 29. Baby Smith, 2237 St. Charles St. Dora Burton, 2260 Belt, 39. CABANY 1348 Madam Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist She can tell you what you would like to know She can instruct you in all your business matters READINGS 50 CENTS AND UP 6152 Minerva Ave., - Wellston at Kirkwood-Farragas, or St. Charles Car Kirkwood, Mo.—In affectionate memory of our dear mother, Josephine Turntine, who departed this life December 31, 1914. In the graveyard, softly sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave; Lies the one we loved so dearly, In her lonely, silent grave. Peaceful be your sleep, dear mother. Tis sweet to breathe your name; In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. Sadly missed by Sadie Hart and Lizzie Hancock, daughters and grand children. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the following persons for their service and sympathy shown me at the funeral of my father, Mitchel Kelly, Sunday, December 26, 1915. Messrs. J. H. Love, J. Daggett, J. E. Cooper, J. Olen, also Rev. E. Cook, who so beautifully conducted the services. Son. CARD OF THANKS Kinloch Park, Mo.—We wish to thank our many friends for kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father, Pearl Blue, who departed this life December 24, 1915. Sadly missed by Mrs. P. Blue, wife, Otto Blue, son, Carrie and Jennie Blue, daughters CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Nettie Bladden and Mrs. Florie Bailey, of 3745a Clark Ave., desire to thank their many friends for the kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their beloved daughter and sister, Miss Annie Gladden, who entered into rest December 23, 1915, at 8 p.m. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our husband, father and brother, Chester Finn; also Rev. Stevensa, of Central Baptist Church, for his kind words of congratulation; others for their beautiful floral offerings and Gates and Manual, the undertakers, for their splendid and courteous service in shipping the remains to Franklin, Ky. Elizabeth Finn, wife; Golda Freeman, daughter; Mitchell Finn, brother. IN MEMORIAM HOLIDAY DOINGS St. Louis threw off the burden of care during the last week of 1915 and set a pace for jollity that lasted continuously from Christmas Eve until well after the New Year arrived. The cafes and cabarets did a big business, staying open all night New Year's Eve for the first time in many years. KING-HALL NUPTIALS One of the most beautiful weddings of the season was that of Miss Callie Iola King to. Mr. James William Hall, which was solemnized on Saturday evening, December 25 at 6:30 o'clock at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. G. Shaw, pastor of the church assisted by Dr. W. S. Brooks. The bride's trousseau was of imported white taffeta silk with gold embroidered roses and a gold lace panel trimmed with silver fox fur. The veil, which was held by a band of orange blossoms, fell to the hem of the skirt. She wore white kid slippers embroidered in gold and carried a huge bouquet of lilies of the valley and orange blossoms. She came in on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. The bride was attended by three maids, Miss Garnette Mosley, the maid of honor, wore a beautiful gown of blue satin with a white chiffon overskirt caught up with rose ouds and blue satin slippers. She carried a bouquet of white roses. Miss Elizabeth Meadows wore an accordion-plated canary, satin with empire effect with silver spangles and roses on the overskirt of silk chiffon, with slippers to match. She carried roses. Miss Octavia Taylor wore a gown of nile green silk with rich trimming of lace and rose buds with nile green slippers. She carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. Little Miss Lillian Sneed, niece of the bride, acted as ring bearer. James L. King, Jr., brother of the bride, attended the groom. Miss Minnie D'haven and Mr. Morgan with the entire usher board of the Metropolitan Church, acted as ushers. A beautiful reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, 2837 Lucas Ave., from 8 to 10 p.m. The house was decorated in Christmas foliage. The bride, who until her marriage, was a secretary of the church, received a handsome chest of silver from the stewards and class leaders. They received many other beautiful gifts of silver, cut glass, hand-painted china, oil painting and hand embroidered linen. In the receiving line were: Madam G. Bledsoe, C. Riddles, T. H. Wood, F. Rogers, E. Smith, G. Sneed and J. H. Word. By a very successfully executed scheme, Mrs. Hampton James, of 15 South Channing Ave., on the evening of December 25 delightfully surprised her husband with a party in honor of his birthday. When he returned from the home of his sister, where he had been persuaded to go on a certain pretense, he found a few of his most intimate friends, a table beautifully decorated, and the following six-course luncheon: Assorted.fruit in cases, chicken salad, Burton dressing, egg nog de Bourbon, Neapolitan ice cream, birthday cake, creme de menthe, accompanied with straws, coffee en tasse, brittle bits, cigars, cigarettes. Mr. Roscoe C. Burton, a brother of Mrs. James, and the head-waiter of the Rossela Hotel, arranged and served the menu. Mrs. James was greatly elated at the success with which she kept the affair a secret from her husband. The occasion was enlivened with music, verse and story-telling. Among the New-Year's dinners January 1, none seemed more enjoyable than that of Mrs. J. L. Cohron's, assisted by her husband, Rev. J. L. Cohron, her daughter, Miss Sara Cohron, and Mrs. Cora Brown, of 3945 Fairfax Avenue. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of 3600 Evans Avenue, Mrs. Rebecca Anderson, Miss Ida B. Fowler, Mrs. Caroline Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Gross, Mr. Davenport. The hostess regretted the absence of Mrs. Lulu Brooks and Mrs. Cassidy. Sweet music of gospel songs was rendered by Miss Sara Cohron and sung, by those present and many hearty congratulations and good wishes were extended Rev. Cohron, his good wife and daughter. One of the most conspicuous events on the entertainment calendar was the minstrel show, by the Younger Set, for the benefit of the Day Nursery of the Mound City Social Settlement Association. This proved a real society affair of pleasing magnitude. Jas. W. Grant supervised the Spanish make-up and Dr. C. L. Thomas the black face. The show savored of professional ability and made a decided hit. Much credit for directors Evans and Angelus; Jas. W. Grant, master of ceremonies, Miss Florence G. Robinson and Mrs. W. N. McAllister, directors of the cabaret and all who assisted in making the affair a success. The Association is very grateful for the assistance rendered. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Nevins, 2526 N. Newfoundland, entertained a few friends Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Richardson gave their little son, Thomas, Jr., a delightful Christmas party. The invitations read: Dec. 25, 1915. Christmas Morning from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To Miss Gladia. Yourself and company, you know who —mamma and papa—are invited to attend a party given by little. Thomas Snukum Richardson, 3227a Laclede Ave. The little folks arrived early and Master Richardson, chaperoned by his mamma, called for his far-off guests in an automobile. The little fellow was garbed in a blue velvet suit, white vest, and wore low pumps. Miss James managed the following program: "Christmas Bells," by Helen and Olivia Brook; recitation, "There is Your Chureh," Solomon James, Jr.; recitation, "The Village Blacksmith," Marion Boyd; and a recitation by Master Richardson, "Man Works From Sun to Sun." After the entertaining, the little guests marched to a thirty pound turkey dinner with ice cream and cake. Just before leaving, old Santa Claus came and made each heart glad with a delightful present. The parents were entertained from 6 p. m. until a late hour. One of the pretty dinner events of the Yuletide was the one at which Mrs. C. Saunders, at her cozy little home, 2628 Lucas Ave. served as hostess in honor of Mr. Kenneth A. Street, of Street Bros. Pharmacy, 2531 North Newstead Ave. Wednesday evening, December 30. The hostess proved her ability as a cuisine artist as attested by those who were fortunate enough to be present. Among them being: Messrs. K. A. Street, the honoree, 4331 North Market, M. N. Howard, 51 Kingsbury Pl., Steve Wright, 57 Kingsbury Pl. At their reluctant departure all spoke in glowing terms of Mrs. Saunders' hospitality. Miss Mildred Dodge, of Chicago, was well entertained by St. Louis friends during the holidays. Among the hostesses were: Miss Nell Brown, at lunch; Miss Hallie Burles, 4041 Cook, with progressive whiat; Miss Helen McWorter, 4531 Garfield, a "stunt" party; Miss Pearl Cass, 4248 Cote Brilliante, at breakfast. Miss Dodge and Miss James, of St. Paul, were guests at a gay New Year's eve party with 80 guests, given by Miss Jessie Gordon and brother, Delbert, 4022 Cook. The party terminated just as the old year went out. POBO COLLEGE Poro College was the scene of Christmas festivities. The home of Prof. and Mrs. Malone was, as usual, thrown open to friends and the out-of-town visitors. Congratulations are still coming in to the proprietors on the $5,000 gift to the Y. M. C. A. Miss Cassie Henton, of 3230 Lawton Ave., royally entertained a few of her friends at a six o'clock luncheon Sunday, January 2, in honor of Miss Mary Dixon, of 1515 S. 2nd St. After partaking of a delightful menu the guests then enjoyed the evening in a theater party at Booker Washington Theater. Guests present were: Misses Lillie Smith, Bessie Baker, Della and Lena Martin, Nannie M. Hughes, and Mrs. Leola Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Adkins, of 3141 Marnie Place, entertained with a sev-en-course turkey dinner, Sunday, December 26, 1915, in honor of Mrs. Ella Lawrence, Miss Woodson, Miss Lillie Harper, Mr. J. Jordan and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hemphill. Mrs. Adkins was presented with a beautiful Christmas cake by Miss Harper, decorated in holly and holly leaves by a St. Louis caterer. Each one departed saying they had enjoyed a pleasant evening and wishing Mr. and Mrs. Adkins a prosperous and happy New Year. Mrs. Dr. W. Curtis, 4215 Finney, was hostess to the Informal Dames. A buffet luncheon was served. Mesdames Campbell and Wilkerson were awarded the prizes in the story telling contest. The guests were entertained by Miss Ada Crogman, elocutionist, of Atlanta, Ga. Little Miss Iola Claborn, of San Francisco Avenue, entertained Misses Eva L. Banks, Carrie Lee and Beulah Mae Cannon with luncheon, December 31. Mrs. Harriet Sims and son, of Cincinnati, Ohio, returned home Tuesday after a pleasant visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cole, 4210 West Belle. Mrs. Sims was the guest of honor at a delightful lunch on Monday, at the residence of Mrs. Beulah on Pumphleinia Ave. The party ended with a celebration dinner. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall were the pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fulton, of 5333 Berlin, Thursday, December 30. Mr. John T. Mapp, entertained a Christmas party at his home, 2927 Lawton. The guests spent a delightful night. Mrs. A. W. Craddock, 4183 West Belle, gave a surprise birthday party to her husband, Dr. A. W. Craddock, January 2. Mrs. S. E. Taylor and Miss C. R. Hill, of 4179 W. Belle, entertained Misses G. A. Mackey and Miss M. Steward at 6 o'clock tea, December 26. Miss Hill was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reed at dinner Christmas day. Miss Olive Thompson, of 1932 Belt Avenue, gave a Christmas dinner in honor of Miss Ada Crogman, teacher at State Normal School, Nashville, Tenn., and Prof. Frank B. Wilson, principal of Attuck School, Carbondale, III. Mr. Percy Bibb and sisters, Mary and Edith, of 937 West Cabanne Ct. entertained a few friends New Year's day in honor of Misses Bessie Mosely, Willie Tyler and Hazel White, of Hopkinsville, Ky. Miss Laura Robinson, 3432 Humphrey, entertained December 29 in honor of her cousin, Miss Lucelle James and Miss Mildred Dodge. Misses Florence Johnson and Madlene Alexander, entertained a few friends at supper Christmas at Miss Johnson's home, 4442 Maffitt. Music by Miss Johnson and recitations by Miss Alexander, were the features of the evening. Mrs. Mattie Gooch, 2830 Walnut, entertained a few frienda New Year's Eve, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Webb and Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of Minot, North Dakota, who spent the holidays as her guests. The L'Ouverture Club's recent entertainments were at the home of Mrs. Bettie Lewis, 2612 Lawton and a brilliant reception, December 27, at the home of Mrs. B. Hobson, 2610 Lawton. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, of 3237 Pine St., entertained on New Year's day with a dinner party in honor of Miss Hattie Nowell, of Greenville, Ill. The guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Brooks, Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, of Poro College, Misses Estella Zimmerman and Bass, of Quincy, Ill. Mrs. Eva G. Bolden of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Drewery, of 4048 W. Belle Pl., entertained the Violet Whist Club December 29. All members were present and reported having spent a delightful evening. The hostess served a dainty luncheon and we adjourned to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, 4211a West Belle, January 12. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Edwards entertained the Sharon L. B. C. at 4240 W. Belle, Thursday, December 30. Fifty-six members and friends were present. A delightful menu was served and games were indulged in until a late hour, when all happily departed, voting the occasion a decided success. Mr. Jas. Green, 2811 Clark, entertained a few friends with an elaborate dinner Christmas day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Miner, and Mr. and Mrs. Ingram (the Newly Weds). Mrs. Cora Clark, 4180 W. Belle, assisted by Misses Muirhead, Ethel Bondred and Clara Arnett, were the guests to a large party of friends at a New Year's eve watch party. The Coterie Girls' Christmas Frolic was held at Miss Mack's Hall, Monday night, December 27. It was indeed a pretty party, with the gents and ladies in evening attire, resembled one of fairyland. About forty guests were present. At the wee hours of the morning each retired to their place of abode for a pleasant night's repose. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bowman, of 1911 Lucas Ave., entertained a number of their friends Monday with a seven-course dinner in honor of their sister, Mrs. Ida Smith, of Paducah, Ky. A. W. Whitfield, attorney, Okmulgce, Okla., was called to this city Monday to the bedside of his mother, Mrs. Willie Whitfield, 3019 Lawton, who is seriously ill. In company with Ty Cobb he was a caller at the Argus office. The Elysium Girls' third annual matinee dance at Pythian Hall, New Year's Day, from 1 to 6, was quite a nice affair. Mr. Geo. Woods, of 3681 Market St., who has been sick for several months, is improving and will be glad to have his friends call. Mrs. Mary Susan Shelby, of Jacksonville, Ill., spent the holidays in this city with her sister, Mrs. Cora Shelby-Higerson, and friends. J. F. Johnson, Pres. David Morris, Sec. Mr. Guy Anderson, of Jackson, Tenn., is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Alice Brooks, of 4457 McPherson, is indisposed. Mr. Wm. Parrish, 14 S. 10th St., is confined to his bed. Mrs. Luelle T. Samuels, of 4292 Lucky St. is confined to her bed with la grippe. Mr. L. C. Belle, of Jackson, Tenn., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Cavines, of 4279a Lucky. Mrs. Wm. Knight, 2335 Market St., who has been indisposed for the past few weeks, is convalescent. Mrs. Wm. H. King, 2138 Market St., who has been indi disposed for the past three weeks, is improving. Mrs. M. C. Pettigrew, of Jackson, Tenn., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Brown, 1710 Goode. Miss Leslie Poston, of Farmington, Mo., was the guest of Miss Muriel Pendleton, 4226a West Belle. Mrs. Lillian Nance-Knight, of Memphis, Tenn., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nance, 329 S. Garrison. Mrs. F. Thompson and Miss Uta Crocket, of Decatur, Ill., spent Christmas with Mrs. E. Dickerson, 4285 N. Market St. Mrs. A. M. Biggs, of 2111 Papin St., spent the holidays in Van Alstyne, Tex., with her sister, whom she had not seen for 39 years. Mrs. Hammond of Muskogee, Oklahoma, is the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Hammond, of 4297 Cote Brilliante. Mrs. Mollie Mason and daughter, Miss Rebecca, of Trenton, Tenn., who were the guests of Mrs. Wm. Parrish, 814 S. 10th St., have returned home. Mrs. George Chambres-McCrorey, formerly of this city but now residing at Detroit, Mich., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chambres, 4297 Finney. Mrs. W. C. Gordon, 4259 Cote Brilliante, who is recovering from a recent illness, has as her guest Mrs. W. C. Berry, her sister and husband, of Detroit. Mrs. L. D. Pugh and children, Anna and Theodore, have returned to their home in Farmington after an extended visit out west. On their return home they were the guests of Mrs. J. L. Talton, of Kansas City, and spent a few days in St. Louis with friends. The regular monthly meeting of the Simmons School Patrons' Association, will be held at the school building, Tuesday evening, January 11, at 8 o'clock sharp. A good program is expected. All members and friends are urged to be present. E. Howard is secretary. The regular monthly meeting of the Apollo Club was held Wednesday evening, January 5, at the residence of Mr. H. Goodrich, 2348 Michigan Ave., with Mr. Isidore P. Shaffner as host. After the transaction of business a delightful luncheon was served. Mr. O. Fischer was the club's guest. After luncheon a friendly argument on the war and other topics was indulged in. Miss Fannie L. Greer, daughter of Mr. Anderson L. Greer, and Mr. Henry Ingram were quietly married December 23. Dr. B. G. Shaw officiated. At the close of the wedding Mr. Greer received a telegram of the death of his only sister, Mrs. Fannie G. Brown, of Helena, Ark. Mrs. M. E. Davis, of Otoka, Okla. a graduate of Major's Oxford College, and a very active and successful agent, made a special trip here to review course. Mr. and Mrs. Major had the extreme pleasure of having her so spend. Christmas and part of the holidays which Mrs. Davis spent in taking in part of all the enjoyments her brief stay could afford. Especially did she enjoy her tour over the city in Mr. Major's seven-passenger Speedwell. Mrs. Rena Fields-Voting, who is one of the most prominent and successful hair and beauty culturists of New York, made a special visit here on account of her father's illness, but felt she could not return until she had paid a visit to Major's Oxford College, which hair culture she is a graduate. This college by far exceeded her expectation. Her impression of the above named college has created a new feeling of confidence and for the spring she will open one of the largest beauty shops in New York, under the direct supervision of Major's Oxford College. The Walden Alumni Association met at the residence of Dr. Caston, Wednesday, December 22. The special feature of the program was an address on the life of Bocker T. Washington by Dr. Caston. Dr. Phillip's suggestion to have Dr. Geo. F. Durgium, president of Walden University, of Nashville, Tenn., visit St. Louis, February 13, was excepted. During his sojourn here Dr. Durgium will be the guest of Mr. Alfred Simpson. After transacting of business a four-course menu was served by Mr. Caston. The association will meet in a special call meeting January 7 at Dr. J. Broadlouis's, 2008 Market Street. Do You Believe Safety First in If so Start Right and "The Slaughter" Lyda's Ha Trade Mark, Reg Guaranteed to Grow H money refunded. We ha RETAIL and W AGENTS E. Slaughter BOMC 3001 Lawton Ave. HOLIDAY FOR CASH Do You Believe in Safety First in Hair Culture ? If so Start Right and Insure Safety By Using "The Slaughter System" AND Lyda's Hair Beautifier Trade Mark, Reg. U. S. Patent Office Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six treatments or money refunded. We handle Human Hair Goods at RETAIL and WHOLEALE PRICES HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS FOR CASH OR CREDIT HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS FOR CASH OR CREDIT A. Don't Fail To S IN Parlor and Davenettes Set in the city. WE are off PIANOS and PLAYERS at price yourself in order to appreciate the templating housekeeping. come show you how easy and cheap ALL goods marked in plain figure Don't Fail To See Our Specials IN Parlor and Davenettes Sets, the Greatest Values to be had in the city. WE are offering NEW and slightly used PIANOS and PLAYERS at prices so low that you have to see for yourself in order to appreciate the full VALUES. IF you are contemplating housekeeping, come down to our store and let ME show you how easy and cheap it is to start and be independent. ALL goods marked in plain figures Strictly One Price to All WE make terms to suit most ME to wait on you when that you ask for ME. I am always to wait on you. Thanking you is Respect CLINTON Representing MAY 12th and Olive St. WE make terms to suit most any Pocket-Book. IF you desire ME to wait on you when visiting our store it is necessary that you ask for ME. I am always in the store and never too busy to wait on you. Thanking you in advance for your future trade 12th and Olive St., - St. Louis, Mo. Miss Dorris Holiday, of Chicago, Ill., who has been the guest of Miss Yena Turner, 4343 Labadie, returned home Sunday night after spending a pleasant visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. J. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter and Mr. and Mrs. S. Sexton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Grady, December 26. Mrs. Lulu Blackbon, who is at the home of Mrs. Collins, 2926 Lucas Ave., and has been sick for several months, is still confined to her bed. She is a member of the Mosaic Lodge. The stork visited Mrs. Inez Bibbs December 18 and left a fine boy. Mrs. Jessie Roland and children Howard and Pay, of 1523 Pendleton Avenue, departed for Jefferson City, Wednesday to attend the funeral of her friend and schoolmate, Arrie Stanley-Abernathy, who passed from this life in Kansas City, Jan. 1, 1916. The Central Gleaner Bible Class elected their new officers for the ensuing year last Sunday. Mrs. Lulu Bell succeeded Miss Ada Henderson, who was an untiring president. Mrs. Jane Williams, who was the guest of her daughters and relatives for the holidays, met with a serious accident by falling down the stairs. Dr. Craddock is her attending physician. Miss M. B. Berry spent Christmas day out of the city. The trip was a gala one. Mrs. Fannie Alexander, of Bridgeton, Mo., who has been indisposed for several weeks, would be glad to have her friends call. ADDITIONAL LOCALS, PAGE 4 Manicuring Believe in Hair Culture? And Insure Safety By Using "Hater System" AND Hair Beautifier G. U. S. Patent Office Hair in Six treatments or Handle Human Hair Goods at WHOLEALE PRICES WANTED Inter Gamble ONT 1958 St. Louis, Mo. SUGGESTIONS OR CREDIT I WANT to thank the public for their loyal support and patronage that enabled me to make the past month one of the biggest sales success of my career. In order to do equally as well or better during December. I am offering at One Half Their Actual Valnes 1.000 Chairs and Rockers in any Wood or Leather that you may desire. 300 odd Chiffoniers in Mahogany, Oak, Walnut and Maple. 150 Different designs of Dinner Sets, Dressing Tables, Smoking Sets, Shaving Stands, Cellarettes Pedesdals, Art Lamps and Domes in Gas or Electric, too numerous to mention. See Our Specials its, the Greatest Values to be had ferring NEW and slightly used ces so low that you have to see for the full VALUES. IF you are con- down to our store and let ME it is to start and be independent. just any Pocket-Book. IF you desire on visiting our store it is necessary days in the store and never too busy in advance for your future trade fectfully, N T. WALKER WY-STERN AND COMPANY ., - St. Louis, Mo. Miss Manevia Moody, who has been visiting at Clarksville, Jenn., has returned home. The Central Baptist Literary had a splendid program last Monday evening and by a motion the Literary will be closed until after the revival campaign which begins Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Calhoun is much improved after a serious accident of a burn on her face and eye. She wishes her many friends to call, or a telephone message will be gladly received. Phone Bomont 1693R. Miss Alice E. Chambres and her nephew, Philip McCrorey, accompanied by Mrs. Beatrice Farmer have returned home after a pleasant visit to Detroit, Mich., Gary, Ind., and Chicago, Ill. The Wisteria Club met at the residence of Mrs. E. R. Holister, 4053a W. Belle. After spending a pleasant evening and enjoying a delicious repast we adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. J. F. Johnson, 4302 N. Market, January 12. Mrs. B. F. Patton, Pres. Mrs. J. Oller, Sec. Mrs. E. R. Holister, Treaa Mrs. Talafario, Reporter Mrs. M. L. Rosenberg, experienced corsetiere. Custom made corsets to order. Satisfaction guaranteed. Specializing on Barley and Nu-Bone Corsets. Drop a card to 4508a West Papin St. (1-7-2) Miss Annie L. Gordon, a teacher at Columbia, Tenn., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eva D. Pillar, of 2751a Clark Ava. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patton, 4236 Kennerly, entertained relatives with a Christmas dinner. ADDITIONAL LOCALS PAGE 4 Facial Massage Negro Business DIRECTORY Personal, Business and Professional Cards. Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses; Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 3c per line; minimum 10c. Display Ads 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. Eureka Apartments FAIRFAX, EAST OF NEWSTEAD Rooms for rent. Single or in suite. $1.50 per week. Phone Delmar 2848J. A. Ewing, Agt. POSITION WANTED.—As janitor or porter by married man. Good reference. Lonnie Powell, 3208 Pine St. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front room. 3823a Laelede. FOR RENT: Four large unfurnished rooms and bath, newly decorated; with all conveniences. 3951 Finney. (1-7-4) FOR RENT: One furnished and one unfurnished room with electric lights, hot water and furnace heat, for one or two gentlemen. 4216 West Belle. (1-7-4-F) FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms with modern conveniences. 3024 Laclede. (12-10-4) FOR RENT.—Two furnished or unfurnished rooms with or without board, in private residence, all conveniences, reasonable price. Mrs. S. Thomas, 3533 Lawton, Lindell 5714W. FOR SALE.—Five room house with reception hall, modern conveniences, terms to suit. Phone Lindell 1257W. 4264 Cote Brilliante. FOR SALE.—3409 LaSalle Street, seven rooms, all modern conveniences. Price. $2,200. Terms to suit. Phone. Lindell 1257W. (12-10-4-C) FOR SALE.—Three thoroughbred Wyandotte roosters cheap. Wm. Taylor. Lythia Ave., Webster Groves. (12-10-4) FOR RENT.—One nice large un- furnished room at 3442 Pine St. Mrs. Amy Jones. (12-10-4) LOOK! LOOK! I have several fine residences in the west end that will be sold at a great sacrifice. G. F. Bashford, 23464 Clarence Ave. (1-7-4) OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Cut rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. WANTED: Neatly furnished room; must be reasonable and with heat and conveniences. Good tenant. Write Mr Wyatt, 4008 Cook. FOR RENT.—Three unfurnished rooms, third floor, rent $10. 3141 Pine. Apply Mrs. M. Gilrie-Craven. FOR RENT.—Four room, steam-heated apartment. 3457 Lawton. FOR RENT.—Furnished room for gentleman. Steam heat and electric light. 3457 Lawton. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms with all conveniences. 3317 Lawton. (12-24-4HM) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in quiet home with gas, hot bath, furnace, heat. Reasonable. Lindell 3679. 4125 Finney. (12-10-4-H) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in private family. Call Lindell 5948W. 4065a W. W. Belle. (12-10-4-A) FOR RENT—Family of two has a nice room for couple or gentlemen with furnace heat, electric light and phone for $2.25 per week. Lindell 1864W. 4221 West Belle. (12-17-4.S) FOR RENT.—Elegant location for dentist's office. Address S. F. 41, Argus office, 2341 Market. FOR RENT.—Nice front room to man and wife or gentlemen. Hot ester and bath. 831 Flintsey. STARKES AND STARKES Carpenters and Builders. General repairing of all kinds. Let us estimate your work. Office, 4243 Cottage Ave. EDWARD A. NEAL Carpenter and Builder. General repairing. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 2335 Randolph Street. CHAS. S. PERKINS, Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue What do you want for your dollar? A lot of worthless stuff, or one hundred cents' worth of good reading matter? You can get your money's worth by subscribing for the Argus. A. BENJ. DAVIS Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 2702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis. To Be Insured Is Self Protection Read this advertisement and save your money: The Great Eastern Casualty Company of New York, gives you $12.50 per week for twenty-six weeks in a year for $8 per year, and $2,500 for death by accident. For $10 per year it gives you $25 per week for sickness and $5,000 for death by accident. For particulars see or write, J. D. Miller, solicitor, 4023 Finney Ave., or call Bonmont 1452. PARTIAL LIST OF CLAIMS PAID IN ST. LOUIS Hon. Benj. F. Clark, Judge of C. C. C. Div. 2 $ 32.14 Joseph F. Dickmann, Sheriff of St. Louis 21.64 B. W. Maginn, Manager Cent. Nat. Bank Bldg 20.00 B. P. Taaffe, Former Justice of Peace, 9th Dist 30.00 Aaron Lurch, real estate 10.71 M. A. Bohrmann, plasterer 26.67 Michael Dottloff, brewer 25.00 Wm. C. Maxwell, railroad 75.00 Andrew Schasserro, grocer 32.14 Joseph H. Strotjost, live stock dealer 39.28 Wm. D. Cave, merchant 19.28 Mrs. Mary Reynolds 30.00 York T. Power, street inspect- @ 39.28 Frank Clemena, foreman livery stable 55.71 staple 35.77 Frank Mann, barber 85.00 Paul Thuerer, saloon keeper 100.00 Chas. H. Rodgers, printer 12.86 Mrs. Ida Ford 11.43 The following is a partial list of new members: Mr. James Worthington, Mrs. Elon Holloway, Rev. Geo, W. Clemmona, Mrs. Minerva Johnson, Mr. Henry Dorsey, Prof. W. A. Giles, Mr. Abram Gibbs, Miss Winnie E. Coleman and Mr. Geo. H. Bolds, Mr. Andrew Stitt. Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. John L. High, Mrs. Car- BARGAIN FOR RENT Three unfurnished rooms, second floor, bath, gas, telephone. Cheap, 3113 Pine St. A 20 Inch Regular 3 Stem Switch 25c 2c Extra £r cottage 2c Extra f r stage Hand Made, that can be braided, washed and combed. Special Prices to Agents and Dealers who buy in Douss Lots or Over. Price List of other Lengths and Qualities from your point of sale. IRA H. SCHIEBER For Negro Dolls and Doll Wigs, see Mrs. G. A. Allen, 4351 Kennerly Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Make your children happy and teach them race pride by giving them a beautiful Negro Doll. A WOMAN WANTED AS BUSINESS PARTNER Must be educated. $200 to $500 needed. Good paying proposition. Write for information today. W. J. M. c-o The Argus, 2341 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. STENOGRAPHER WANTED Apply at office of Homer G. Phillips 2355 Market JA50J JANOTIGUA HOW ARE YOUR EYES? [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. FAR WEST CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M., meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good standing welcome. Chas. Bollinger, H. P. Geo. Broomfield, See. Elizabeth Gamble, W. G. M. 3001 Lawton Ave. Alice Jackson, W. S. 2229 Washington Ave. The Home of OLD THE OLD Wine and L Everything Good in Wines and L PRICES. FAMILY TR South East Cor. SARA Sarah Banks, W. G. M. 3418 Pine St Mary James, W. S. 2735 Francis St. St. Louis Chambers, No. 2708, meets at Williams' Chapel, 3232 Pine St. Mrs. Susie Powell, W. G. M. 3317 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Annie Casey, W. S. 2930 Pine St. Bell: Phone, Forest 2550 Erving Automobile Co. CHAS. H. SMITH ELECTRICITION 4720 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis Mo. The Evelyn Horton System Is Of Unsurpa GET A DIPLOMA FROM b EUREKA SCHOOF of HAIR CULTURE USE HOR-TON (Trade M If a woman has long hair it is a glory to her. The woman to possess long and beautiful hair. Ma woman to obtain this ambition by the use of HOR-TON-A. her Wonderful Hair Growers. Address and make all m Madam Evel 2806 Lucas Ave. Why Jesus never married? There is a reason. Send ten cents in stamps for booklet. Also Truth About the Bible, $3.00; Sexology of the Bible, $2.00; Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman, $2.00. By Sidney C. Tapp, 406 Reliance Bldg, Kansas City, Mo. Major's Oxford College wholesome, well-cooked dish You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $15 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT. 2335 Market St. LODGES Carnation Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America, meets the first Tuesday in each month, at Tabernacle Hall, corner of Beaumont and Morgan. All Mosaics in good standing welcome. Mary Magdalene Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America, meets the first Wednesday in each month, at Tabernacle Hall, corner Beaumont and Morgan All Mosaics in good standing welcome. ODD FELLOWS' HALL Odd Fellows' Hall. 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private receptions. Rent very reasonable. See janitor or call the secretary's office. Phone, Delmar 4299L. Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor. We will wire your old or new house and furnish you fixtures and give you six months to one year to pay for it. Fans rented, sold and repaired. "The rose is red, The violets are blue, I need your work And others do too." Call or write me, 2311 Morgan. Beamont 870R. Chas. H. Smith. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS Your position largey, if not wholly depends on your appearance. No one wanta a man with a bald head, bad hair Men Your position largely, if not wholly depends on your appearance. No one wants a man with a bald head, bad hair bad complexion, and a rough, bumpy face from shaving. You can't possibly know the full meaning of OXFORD's until you have tried MAJORS OXFORD six weeks treatment for men. 75c Postage Prepaid. Majors Oxford College 4246 W.Belle PL St. Louis, M PURCHASE NOW A SUIT OR RAINGOAT, OR BOTH ```markdown ``` We have opened up the largest assortment of new and high class restaurants in the city, also a fine line of Suits, Coats, Veats and Pants, at prices to suit both the rich and poor. VISIT THE ALABAMA KITCHEN The Alabama Kitchen, William L. Hussey's popular cafe at 1039 N. Whittier St., is the most reliable eating place in the west end. This cafe is famous for its fish and oyster service, short oyster and seafood. The Home of Good Liquor THE OLD KENTUCKY Everything Good in Wines and Liquors at LESS THAN USUAL PRICES. FAMILY TRADE SOLICITED. South East Cor. SARAH & FINNEY AVES. General Machine Shop and Blacksmith Work. Automobiles Stored, Bought, Repaired and Sold. Acetylene Welding. Carbon Cleaned by Oxygen. Cylinders Ground. Pistons Enlarged to Fit Reground Cylinders. Piston Rings and Gears Made to Order. Automobiles and Trucks for Hire. Radiators Repaired. The Evelyn Horton System Of Hair Culture Is Of Unsurpassed Merit. # 2806 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, Mo. THE TRUTH IS: For those who love beauty, the possession of OXFORD is almost a romance. For an abundance of hair, use MAJOR'S OXFORD OILER, 50c per box. Would please her Royal Highness Absolute guarantee for quality and quantity. None ever produced from the minds of the people any greater, regardless of price. in Twelve months of the wonderful results of scrap, hair and skin treat- ment. The greater proportion of OXFORD raw materials are imported and guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Law. Some of the foremost women in the world have endorsed the OXFORD treat- ment. Complete course $25.00. Write for history of If your hair is short, rough, stubby, breaking off or falling out, if you have dry-tetter or eczema, HOR-TON-A will successfully cure them and start your hair immediately THREE BOOKS I wish my many patrons and friends a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. It was you who made it possible for me to attain the success that has been my lot during the past year. It is you whom I am depending upon for my future support. It shall be my endeavor in the future, as it has in the past, to render the best service I have to the public. If I have pleased you, tell others. If I have not pleased you, tell me. I. W. Hughes, Undertaker. of Good Liquor ♥ KENTUCKY Liquor Co. Liquors at LESS THAN USUAL TRADE SOLICITED. AH & FINNEY AVES. LISTEN The TENNESSEE BARBER SHOP 1326 Morgan Street Has been taken over by New Management. We have installed an Electrical Apparatus for Massaging. A Laundry Branch. Hot and Cold Baths. Give us a trial. System Of Hair Culture expassed Merit. USE -TON-A le Mark) LEARN to GROW HAIR and be INDEPENDENT r. This Biblical saying sums up the ambition of Madam Horton has made it possible for every to growing. We guarantee our preparations, if used acc cording to directions or your money refunded. money orders payable to Hellyn Horton, St. Louis, Mo. A BUSINESS CHANCE. Do you want a chance in business? Learn to manufacture Shoe Polish, Paste, Cleaners, Dyes on Dressings, Big profits. Quick returns in this line. Send 25c for guaranteed formula, list and samples.! W. BEMO, Instructors, 416 Pecan St. Helena, Ark. I Write for our liberal terms io Agents. In answering please mention this paper. LADIES READ If you would like to have more lustrous, flowing, beautiful, long, straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price, 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. MARKET STREET. CLINIC 2117 Market St. Free Consultation and Examination Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OXFORD FACE POWDER Made of the finest sifted imported powder, possessed of the perfume of wood violet. White, pink, brunette and brown. Regular $1.00 value, 25 cents per box. OXFORD FACE POWDER Made of the finest sifted imported powder, possessed of the perfume of wood violet. White, pink, brunette and brown. Regular $1.00 value, 25 cents per box. OXFORD FACE BLEACH Watch your complexion grow clear with a rich tint. Use Majors' Oxford Menthol Mint Bleach. MAJORS' OXFORD TOILET The real fragrance of heather bloom every day. Imagine the fresh fragrance of myriads of dewy heath-bloom clinging to your face, hands and arms. 50 cents per bottle. Majors' Oxford College. 4246 West Belle Pl. St. Louis, Mo. TESTIMONIALS Major's Oxford College St. Louis, Mo. To whom it may concern: Before I saw your advertisement in the St. Louis Argus, I was like a ship without a captain. I knew enough about hair work to earn a living but not enough to pass an examination before a college of hair culture. When I was asked where I learned my beauty treatments, I would shiver in my boots because I had no Oxford College to back me. But today I am proud and happy because I am a graduate of the Oxford System and find all of my customers so well pleased. I am gaining new customers every day and must thank you again, I beg to remain, Mme. Fields-Voting, Agt. 49th and 31st St., New York, City. Major's Oxford College, St. Louis, Mo. To whom it may concern: With many thanks for meeting the name of Oxford College, I will say that I have had some dealings with white colleges in the city of Chicago but find in the Oxford College more pleasure and better understanding than any of the others I have dealt with. In truth I find pleasure in my work for the simple reason, your preparations, have given me much satisfaction and when I am pleased with the results, I know my customers must be—at least I have found it so—so far. I trust to be successful. Elizabeth Friers, Your Agent. 1540 Pratt Blvd., Chicago, IL. Automobile Service Call Wm. Harvey for nice seven passenger Pierce-Arrow limousine car. Low rates. Special rates to parties. Stand at Harris Drug Store, Jefferson and Chestnut. Phone, Central 2906. Lindell 4723W. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakera. 4107 Finney Ava. Phones. Del. 922* Lindell 5680. UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Miss Berdie Beal, licensed embalmer for ladies. Open day and night. Carriages furnished for all occasions. 2726 Lucas Ave. M. MR. H. H. GREENE ICE, COAI AND EXPRESS Mr. Greene, manager of the Caroline Express and Moving, 816 M. Channing Avenue, is enjoying a successful business, regardless of the hardtimes. His courteous treatment and prompt service has established a reputation that is expanding over the entire city. For service phone offices, 816-222-2222. Select seven pounds of damson plums; wipe them with a napkin, then prick each plum several times with a needle and put them into stone jars. Place a kettle with three and a half pounds of sugar and one pint of vinegar over the fire. Break one ounce of cinnamon into small pieces, add one tablespoonful of whole cloves, four blades of mace and one tablespoonful of whole allspice. Sew these up in muslin or cheesecloth bags and drop them into the vinegar. Boil five minutes, then pour the boiling hot sauce over the plums. Cover and let stand until the next day, then drain off the sirup and place it with the spice bags in a kettle over the fire. Boil ten minutes and pour it again over the fruit. Repeat this once more the day following, then lay the spice bags on top of the fruit, close the jar and lay a piece of paper over the top. Although they will keep in jars, yet they will keep their color better if sealed in cana. Grapes can be spiced in the same manner—Mother's Magazine. Orange Pilling Boll three-fourths cupful milk with a pinch salt, three tablespoonfuls sugar and one half tablespoonful butter; mix one tablespoonful flour with one fourth cupful milk and stir into boiling milk. Continue the boiling for few minutes, and remove from fire; add the juice and grated rind of one orange and juice of half a lemon and yolks of three eggs. When cold, spread between the two cake layers, and dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Beef Cutlets. Put the beef through the chopper (its for hamburg steak), season with sage and pepper, moisten with cream, then mold in cutlet form and broil. Serve with a brown sauce made by browning a slice of onion in two tablespoonfuls of butter, adding a little salt, pepper and two tablespoonfuls of stock. Boil until smooth, then add a hard-boiled egg, chopped in small pieces. Baked Satter Pudding. Four eggs, yolks and whites beaten separately, one pint of sweet milk and two cupfuls of flour with salt to taste sifted with it. Mix the egg yolks with the flour, pour in the milk slowly and then turn in the beaten whites of the eggs. Bake 45 minutes and serve with a hard butter and sugar sauce seasoned with nutmeg or lemon or vanilla. Peach Custard. Fill sunrise glasses about a quarter full of chopped peach and then nearly to the top with soft custard. When ready to serve cool each portion with sweetened whipped cream and invert half of a chilled peach in the center. A Good Way to Clean Pans. To clean pans tight have scrubbed food adhering to them, sprinkle dry baking soda in them and let them stand for a while. They then can be quickly and readily cleaned. Hostess Mrs C. K. Robinson, Gives Bible Forget-Me-Notes as Souvenirs Employees Get Opportunity To Meet Socially and Make Speeches How to Build Up the Enterprise. Last Saturday (Christmas) afternoon, Mr. C. K. Robinson, Proprietor of The C. K. Robinson Printing Co., 2304-8 Market St., and publisher of The Fraternal Clarion and Mrs. C. K. Robinson his wife, entertained with a Christmas dinner, the employees of The C. K. Robinson Printing Co., who were expected as their special guests. Each apartment of the home was tastefully decorated and the season's colors were in evidence. THE MEMORIAL After the guests arrived, they spent sometime wishing each other A "Merry Christmas" which eroded when Mrs. Robinson, in a very becoming and affable manner and with felicity of expression, announced that the dinner hour had arrived, and immediately led the way into the beautifully appointed dining room, where at a glance it could be seen that neither time nor money were considered in the elaborate arrangement for the auspicious occasion. Upon approaching the heavily laden table, each guest found at his place, a unique Morocco-back book, entitled "Bible Forget-Me-Nota." Before being seated, Mr. Robinson with well chosen words offered the Supreme Being expressions of gratitude on behalf of his guests. Seated at the festal board were, Mr. C. K. Robinson, Mr. J. W. DeWees, Mr. W. Silas Fearance, Mr. Jas. Young Miss Minnie Ross, Mrs. C. K. Robinson, Mr. R. G. Shackleford, Mr. Fred Thompson, Mr. W. Goodwin and Mr. R. C. Fisher. After the sumptuous repast, the evening was spent debating the subject. What is the best method to improve our business. Being a matter that concerned each individual present. The subject was thoroughly discussed. A number of precise and wholesome suggestions were offered and endorsed. With such united effort, working to one end, it will be just a little while before The Clarion will increase in pages and the mechanical department will have to seek a more spacious location, because the force has the elements essential to make the firm a bigger enterprise and each declared that they would develop them. The absence of Mr. Alfred Wright, who was quite ill at the time of the luncheon and Mr. C. McDonald and The Clarion Quartette were conspitious. It has given the many employees an opportunity to meet each other in a social way and exchange opinions—know each other's policies along certain lines of endeavor, and thus become better acquainted. Such coming together washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life. At a late hour the guests showered congratulations upon Mr. and Mrs. Robinson for the hospitable manner in which they were entertained and left for their homes assured that they had enjoyed a Merry Christmas. For cards, bills, circulars, try the Argus printing office, 2341 Market St, Bomont 1452. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Church METHODIST CHURCHES Fau A M L. Church, Longview L. Lawson, V.V. Freedrich 105 p. 105 and 7:30 p. m. Sunday morning 9:00 p.m. Yona Bauer 8:00 p.m. Ch St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery Sts., Sunday: Presaching, 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. B. Anderson, Pastor. QUINN CHAPEL, A. M. E. Church, 321 Bowen St. Presaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a. m. Class meeting, Thursday. Rev. T. L. Watson, Pastor. Bagnal, M. E. Church, 2875 M. Brend way. Presaching 11:00 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school 8:00 a. m. Class meeting Thursdays 8 p. m. Rev. Goff, pastor. Jones' Chapel, A. M. E. Zion Church 230 Lexington ave. Presaching at 11 p. m. and 8 p. p. Sunday school 1:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Fridays at 8 p. m. Rev. R. P. Christian, pastor. Sunday; Prayer meeting 8 A. M. Sabbath School 8:30 A. M. Seminar 10:45 A. M., Allen Endeavor League 6:30 P. M., Preaching 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, Class; Thursday, prayer; Friday, child J. W. Carter, D. D., Pastor. Quinn Memorial A. M. E. Church Brooklyn, Preaching 10:45 a. m., 7:30 p. m. Sunday-school 2:30 p. m. C. E. 6:30 p. m. Class, 11:30 a. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Choir meeting, Friday, 7:30 p. m. Board meeting, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. Communion first Sunday. Rav. Wilbur T. B. Harewood, Pastor. Allen A. M. B. Mission Church, 1419 N. Sixteenth street, Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school 2 p. m. Rev O. W. Harris, Pastor. St. Mark's A. M. B. Slon Church, 279 Bernard street, Preaching 11 a. m. Class Friday 8 p. m. Sunday school 2 p. m. S. D. Davis, 234 Lefflingwell ave., Pastor. Grant Mission A. M. E. Church, Meah avenue, Benton, M.—Presaching, 11 a.m. and 1 p. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m. Weekly meetings, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. J. W. Graham, Pastor. Pilgrim Church, 1691 Baker avenue ast St. Louis, Ill. Presaching, 11 a.m. sunday school, 8:30 a.m. 8. Presaching 7:30 p. m. Rev. T. Paria, Pastor. St James M. E. Church, 4212 Papin. Presaching services at 18:45 every Sunday morning and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school at p. m. Class meeting every Friday night christian endeavor at 6:45 p. m. Rev. John Boone, Pastor, 4233 Papin street St. Luke's A. M. E. Mission, sunday school 10 o'clock. Presaching 11 o'clock. Class. 8 o'clock. Prayer meet- ing. Wednesday night. Longue, Friday night. Rev. J. Wesley Baker, Minister. Wilson, Park. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES All Saints Episcopal Church, Garrison and Locust Rt. Sunday: Holy Gom 7:30 a.m. Prayer and serenio 1:30 a.m. Prayer and school 1:30 a.m. Wreathing prayer and school 1:30 a.m. Wednesday Tithe 12:00 a.m. Prayer 8:30 a.m. Friday, Litany V 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wesley vort CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Continental Christian Church, 4390 Ken Arkville Church, 4390 Ken Burial School, 4390 Ken Broadway vort p.m., C. E. Society, 7 p.m. Communion at noon N. A. Mitchell, Pastor. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian' Union Church, 2227 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 p. m. Fridays 8 p. m. J. S. Weatherford, rector; R. Duke, secretary. All Souls' Spiritualist Church holds services every Wednesday and Sunday evening at 7:45 p. m. in their new chapel at 3441 Pine street. Message services by Mrs. C. Armstead. J. B. Bates, Pastor. CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Elizabeth Catholic Church—Sunday, first mass, 7 a. m.; second Mass at 8:30 a. m. with short sermon. Last Mass (High Mass), 8:38 and sermon after Mass. Daily meeting and benediction (Blen- dary sacrament) week days Mass a. m. Madisonville Baptist Church, 858 Bor- vard street, Preaching every Sunday 11 A. M. and 1 P. M. Sunday school at 1 P. M. Prayer Meeting every Thursday wkst. May J. M. Barclay pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1498 N. Broadway at 1 P. M. Sunday School at 1 A. M. P. M. and 1 P. M. Sunday School at 1 P. M. B. Y. P. U. 1498 P. M. Mission Clinic fourth Sunday in each month Rev. D. W. Morris pastor. PRESSYTERIAN CHURCHES. Boston Presbyterian Church 815 Pine St. Boston School 12:30 p.m. /p.m. Bible school 12:30 p.m. Prayer meeting. Thursday 1:40 p.m. Rev. S. W. Parr, pastor Mr. Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Good and Cote Whitman avenue 110 W. 11th Street, Surrey 8:40 p.m. Sunday school 1:00 p.m. Prairie meeting. Wednesday morning 8:30 p.m. V. I. Washburn Park. ST. LUKES A. M. R. MISSION Sunday-school, 10 o'clock. Preaching 11 o'clock. Chan, 3 o'clock. Prayer meeting. Wednesday night. Lounge, Friday night. Rev. Nelson Pryer, Minister Blumwood Park. Fifth Baptist Church, 4125 Papin St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday-school 10:00 a.m.; prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p.m. Rev. J. T. Caston, Pastor. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 6117 Minerva va. Preaching 11 a.m. and 8. p.m. sunday school at 10 a.m. Prayer meet friday 8 p.m. Rev. M. J. Buckner Mt. Pigah Baptist Church, 6207 P. preaching Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8. m. Sunday-school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, 7179 Moran St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school 10:00. Prayer meeting 8:00 p.m. Rev. Harden Smith astor. Magdalene Bartist Church 5529 Bern rd St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school 10:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev. Willis astor. Patterson Ava. Baptist Church, 523 Atterson Ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday school 8:30 a.m. prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Rev Barles Wilson, pastor. Shiloh Baptist Church, 4279 Gard Sunday services: 8:30 a.m. m. Sun school 11:00 a.m. m. and reaching. Prayer meeting Thurdea vaningha. Rev. Geo. W. Benton, pastor Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4275 St. Lour va. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m. and 8:00 p. sunday school 8:30 a.m. Prayer meeting friends 8 p.m. Rev. R. J. Goldbe pastor Bethle Baptist Church, 628 Athlon va. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m. and sunday school 8:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Rev W. Alexander, pastor. Galllee Baptist Church — Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Services 7:30 Wed sedav Prayer meeting Friday 9 a. Rev. M. Owens, Pastor. First Baptist Church, Knickow. Mo Preaching 11:0 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sun day school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Friday 1 p.m. Rev. Wm. Anderson master. First Baptist Church, Chayton St. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sun day school 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Friday 1:00 p.m. Rev. W. I. Purdue pastor. Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1726 Pine St. Preaching Sundays, 11 a.m. and p.m. Sunday-school, 1:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Brotherhood meeting. Friday, 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting.—Rev. S. A. Moseley, Pastor. Southern Mission Baptist Church, 2011 Pine street—Service Sunday 11 a.m., p.m. and 8 p.m. Sabbath School, 1:00 B. Y. P. U., 6:00. Tuesday and Friday prayer meeting, 1 p.m. Rev. T. S. Gollison, Pastor. St. John's Baptist Church, 940 Hodgson- mont Ave. Services 11:00 a.m. and p.m. S. B. 2:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:00 p.m. Rev. P. C. Christma, Pastor. Sample Ava. a baptist Church at 881; N. Sempla. Prayer meeting on Tuesday and Friday nights. Preaching at 11 a. m and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 8:20 p. m. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church, 88 S. Leonard avenue. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday night. Preaching Thursday night. B. Y. F. U. Sunday 6 p. m. Mt. St. Baptist Church, Pleasant ave. vm. Preaching 11 a. m and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 8:20 a. m. B. Y. F. U. 4 p. m. Rev. S. P. Cheers. Pastor. Meadow Park First Baptist Church Kirkwood. Mo.-Services: 11 a. m. 8:20 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school, 10:20 a. m. Mission Church first Thursday in each month. Rev. Edward Doolhshire Pastor. Providence Baptist Church, corner K nery and Pendleton avenues. Preaching 11 a. m and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school 8:20 a. m. Prayer service, Thursday 7:30 a. m. Rev. Geo. W. Smith. Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Klinde Park- Preschool, Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Weekly meetings Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 p. m. Rev t. Crawford Pastor. First Baptist Church, Bridgeton: Service, 12 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday- school, 1:30 p. m. Learn Green Clerky-Rev. W. L. Bolden, Pastor. LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church, Grease Bv. Minston, 1701 Morgan, Sunday-school, 2:30 p. m. Divine Service, 1 p. m., Rev. G. A. Schmidt, Pastor. Hume Middle Sunday School, 2013 Merrard Street, Dilbe to give away. All children and elderly people certainly invited to attend. Sunday school at 1:30 p. m. Middle school Sunday and Thursday meetings at 7:30 p. m. Fresh College, managed. WOLF BROTHERS Hair Straightening Outfit No more breaking at lamp chimneys. With one of our Patent Alcohol Stoves you can heat your Straightening Comb or Curling Iron quickly and safely. Sanitary and just the thing for traveling GIANT 8 oz. 9 inch Comb 50 Cents Solid Brass Add Ten Cents for Postage ALCOHOL HEATER { $1, Complete GIANT COMB, both Mail Orders include Ten Cents for postage Alcohol Heater 50 cents Add Ten Cents for Postage Length 45 inches. Weight 5 oz. Thousands are using these outfits and recommending them to friends. Agents Wanted WOLF BROS. 1214 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., U. S. A. One thousand agents wanted [Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. 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The Quick Service Company is prepared to save you from these hardships, such as waiting for cars in rain and snow, hanging on strap of a crowded car, while the basket of clothes remain on rear platform and the many other things too numerous to mention. We are prepared to cover all parts of the city. We not only save you car fare, but will save you valuable time. Our wagons are covered, dust proof and arranged to hang certain clothes so delivery will be safe, and guaranteed against loss or damages. We will collect if parties desire. For further information, call Bomont 1102, or write Quick Service Express Co., 2622 Bernard St. B. G. Senter, Manager. MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON Saturday, January 8 THE PURSUING SHADOW Another Thrilling Five-Reel Photo-Play. Sunday, January 9 A MAN'S SACRIFICE Broadway Star Feature in Three Parts. Also an Indian Drama. Monday, January 10 THE MAKING OF CROOKS Three-Reel "Diamond Special" Drama and CHARLIE CHAPLIN Tuesday, January 11 THE 13TH GIRL Every Thursday The Great Universal Serial "GRAFT" Showing Life's Daily Strifes Due to Political Influence and its Con- sequences. Everybody Should See It. ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS By H. T. M. THEATRES PERRIN, AND CROSBY COMPANY AT BOOKER WASHINGTON Perrin and Crosby's Chocolate Bon Tons, a company of eleven performers are the attraction at the Booker Washington Theater this week. They are presenting a song and dance review that is highly entertaining. There is quite a display of talent. Alex Williams is a good blackface comedian and keeps the audience laughing. George Cooper, Jr., appears in several roles and scores a hit each time. His Chinese song and dance, his "Araby" and his dandy boy number as "Sunny Jones," are all good. In these he is supported by the five female members of the caste—Goldy Crosby, Loretta Augustine, Marian Jeffrys, Dixie Beasley and Beatrice White. Sid Perrin and Goldy Crosby appear in a song medley and William Stout in an eccentric song and dance. "The Holdup," by Fred Hart, Stout, Misses Augustine and Heasley, is a comic stunt with song and dance. The closing piece, "Dixie Serenaders," brings to the front "little Jeff" (Mr. Jeffrys), who is always a scream here. The entire company takes part in this act which is full of singing, dancing and fun making. The entire production is well staged and costumed. The chorus is excellent and the comedy clean. Next week the company will present "Darkyism," a musical melange. The program will introduce several high-class numbers including Sid Perrin, in his world's greatest eccentric dance. A. BEATRICE WHITE True to our dope of a couple of weeks ago; The Russell-Owens Company disbanded here Sunday night. As we previously stated, there were too many high priced performers in the cast. Go to the Pendleton Theater, Thursday, the 13th, and see the first chapter of "Neal of the Nayy." This first part is the most thrilling and sensational picture ever thrown on the screen. Don't miss it! "The Shadow of Nazareth," a special picture in three parts showing the betrayal of Christ, will be shown at the Comet Theater Tuesday, January 18. Toots Davis and Eddy. Stafford, Colored performers, are members of the "Pusa Pusa" Company, playing at the Gayety this week. John Larkins is in the company booked for next week. NEW BILL AT THE COMET Mondays—"The Girl and the Game." Thursdays—"Graft." Saturdays—"The Red Circle." THE MUSICIAN Sid Perrin and Goldy Crosby, at The Booker Washington Theatre this and next week. QUINADE GROWS HAIR REMOVEL DANCHUFF QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO QUINACOMB SEEBY DRUG COMPANY NEW YORK CITY N.Y. THE WOMEN'S HERALD MISS BLANCHE THOMPSON PRIMA DONA HOW SALEM TUTT WHITNEY BE CAME AN ACTOR Colored Comedian Saw "'Uncle Tom's Cabin'" and That Settled It. The parents of Salem Tutt Whitney, the Colored comedian, dramatist and newspaper man, had great hopes for him. They expected to see him a Baptist minister some day. The young man was not opposed to their wishes and would probably have been preaching today had not the unfortress happened, which made him an actor instead. Salem attended school, and one day, while spending the summer vacation at his home in Mitchell, Ind., his mother sent him to the store to purchase some provisions for the evening meal. Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was to give a street parade when the boy was on his errand. There was a band, a troupe of bloodhounds, little Eva, riding in an old delivery wagon, crudely arranged to look like a chariot as much as possible and all the features irrevocably associated with the Uncle Tom parade. The band was a good one and Whitney, who had a soul for melody was so strongly impressed with the music, that he fell in line with the parade and followed it THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS PRINCESS THEATRE BEGINNING SUN Other Matinees Tues SEASONS GREATEST Annual Visit THE SM "George Washing ALL NEW AGAIN WITH Salem Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt, Miss Blanche Thompson and 40 Singing, Dancing, Prancing, Bronze Chorus Girls. THEATRE GRA ALLI BING SUNDAY MATINEE JAN nees Tuesday, Thursday and S GREATEST THEATRICAL Annual Visit To St. Louis of SMART IN Washington Bullion Futt, Miss Prancing, ings. acts Broke all ree Chicago New Established LaFayette September. "A Whale of "Worth $20 BEGINNING SUNDAY MATINFE JAN. 9 Other Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday "George Washington Bullion Abroad" ALL NEW AGAIN ALL RIGHT AGAIN Salem Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt, Miss Blanche Thompson and Thompson has everybody with the Smart Set Company, sewing, and they have made quite a few articles which have been sent to the sufferers in Europe. The Smart Set will be at the Princess Theater next week. A. B. "LITTLE JEFF" At The Becker Washington Theater At The Bo A MRS. MARIAN JEFFRYS PENDLETON THEATRE 4298 Finney Ave. Near Pendleton Ave. UP-TO-DATE Motion Pictures DRAMAS and COMEDIES CHANGED DAILY NEAL OF THE NAVY EVERY THURSDAY PERILS OF PAULINE Every TUESDAY & SATURDAY HAZARDS OF HELEN EVERY SUNDAY 5 CENTS 5 REGISTRATION JANUARY 15. SEGREGATION ELECTION FEB. 20 Twinkling Broadway Songs. Cars of Scenery and effects PRICES NIGHTS... MATINEES to its destination. Ordinarily the lad had a good appetite and never failed to be home at meal time. On this occasion, however, he forgot all about eating and attended the performance, which was given under a tent. 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