St. Louis Argus

SCRATCH YES VOTE NO On Both Segregation Ordinances. Election Tues. Feb. 29, Polls Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. VOL. IV. NO. 46 ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 25, 1916. MRS. JAS. T. GOLE IS PEERLESS QUEEN Wife of Well Known Citizen Wins Popular Voting Contest Which Ended Monday Night. Mrs. Violet Gray Was Second; Mrs. Nettie Galloway Third. Mesdames McDaniels and Gregory Finished Fourth and Fifth Respectively in the Race. One of the most exciting voting contests, ever staged in, St. Louis was brought to a close Monday night at Pythian Hall when, after a gruelling two months' race, Mrs. James T. Cole of 3955 Finney Avenue was declared the winner in the field of eight contestants. Mrs. Violet Gray of 3111 Laclede Avenue, was second, and Mrs. Nettie Galloway of 417 S. Garrison Avenue, was third. The occasion was the annual ball of the Benevolent Order of Peerless Knights and while the many friends and followers of this popular organization always attend its public functions the main feature of Monday night was the finish of the popular voting contest which has been going on for the past two months. pair of pure white diamond earrings which cost more than one hundred dollars. At this point in the ceremonies the exalted prelate placed a beautiful crown of flowers upon the head of the winner. Mrs. James T. Cole, the winner of the contest, made a short speech of acceptance and thanked her friends for their loyalty in her support. Mrs. Cole was filled with emotion and her voice trembled as she so graciously acknowledged the honors. Following are the names of the contestants and the number of votes polled: Mrs. James T. Cole, 1,420 votes; Mrs. Violet Gray, 1,330 votes; Mrs. Nettie Galloway, 1,037 votes; Mrs. Mary Mc- During the early hours of the evening, while Prof. Wm. Flower's eight-piece orchestra dispensed strains of sweet and enchanting music, the contestants mingled with the guests and their friends in quest of votes; men wilted under the wiles of charmingly attired ladies and unclosed the strings of their purses in response to the desire to aid their favorites in the contest. Promptly at eleven o'clock, Exalted Prelate W. H. King announced that the counting of ballots would commence and at his order, the seven ladies in the contest, with their assistants, repaired to the offices of the Grand Chancellor on the second floor. (It is fitting to remark at this juncture that when the contest was first launched, there were eight ladies entered, but owing to severe illness, Mrs. Dearie Grinsted was compelled to withdraw.) As the hands of the clock pointed to the midnight hour Exalted Prelate W. H. King, in a short speech introduced Attorney Homer G. Phillips, who in turn made the presentation speech to the winner of the contest, and at the close of his remarks, on behalf of Otello Lodge No.1, Benvolent Order of Peerless Knights, he presented the winner with a handmade We are representatives of one of the largest producers, in the United States, who manufacture staple household supplies. We want good agents, men or women. Good money to hustlers. For further information apply to Boom 602, Star Blvd, 12th and Olive Sts. Tuesday Night Don't forget the entertainment to be given by Corinthian Chapter No. 9, O. E. S. at Masonic Hall next Tuesday evening, February 29. DENIED RIGHT TO ADOPT HIS MULATTO DAUGHTER Evanville, Ind., Feb. 24.—Clifford Yarborough, 48 years old, a white man, said to be a wealthy grain broker living at Pulaski, Tenn., appeared with his attorney, W. C. Vawter, before Judge Duncan C. Givens yesterday and asked the privilege of adopting Eugenia Murray, a mulatto girl, 17 years of age, saying the child is his daughter. A petition signed by the mother of the girl giving her consent was filed. Yarborough was placed on the witness stand and talked freely. He said he wanted to right a wrong done many years ago and give her his name, to which she is entitled. "I have plenty of money and can take good care of her," he told the court. "I brought $8,000 with me to Evanville." Judge Given said he could never consent to granting the petition. He said it would be the same thing as sanctioning the marrying of whites and blacks; and this he could not do. Yarborough left the courtroom seemingly very much disposed. The St. Louis Argus pair of pure white diamond earrings which cost more than one hundred dollars. At this point in the ceremonies the exalted prelate placed a beautiful crown of flowers upon the head of the winner. Mrs. James T. Cole, the winner of the contest, made a short speech of acceptance and thanked her friends for their loyalty in her support. Mrs. Cole was filled with emotion and her voice trembled as she so graciously acknowledged the honors. Following are the names of the contestants and the number of votes polled: Mrs. James T. Cole, 1,420 votes; Mrs. Violet Gray, 1,330 votes; Mrs. Nettie Galloway, 1,027 votes; Mrs. Mary McDaniels, 783 votes; Mrs. Florence Gregory, 465 votes; Mrs. Lillian Casey, 53 votes; Mrs. Clyde Bell, 27 votes. The Peerless Knights intend to make this an annual custom and each year will give some valuable diamond token to the lady who is elected Peerless Queen by the votes of the people. Each one of the contestants, through this article, wish to thank their many friends and the public for their support in the contest. That the Benevolent Order of Peerless Knights are setting a pace for popularity, is evidenced by the fact that the following gentlemen were initiated Sunday in Othello Lodge No. 1. Mr. Henry Davis, Mr. W. H. Banks, Mr. Henry Wilson, Mr. G. Percy Richards, Mr. Herbert Holland, Dr. Geo. M. Cathrell, Mr. Robt. L. Jones, Mr. W. H. Brown and Mr. C. H. Lott. The officers of Othello Lodge are: W. H. King, Exalted Prelate; J. W. Moore, vice-exalted prelate; Geo. O'Neil, financial secretary; L. W. Johnson, recording secretary; W. C. Gordon, treasurer; Joseph P. Harris, councellor; Chas. A. Overton, lecturer; R. O. Brawley, C. E.; Chas. A. Scott, S. O.; M. W. Whiten, chaplain; Aggie Preston, L. S.; Fred Thomas, O. S.; J. McDaniels, chairman of the board of trustees. Do We Want a Department Store? I want to meet colored merchants of St. Louis to organize and open the only colored department store in the world. Please reply by mail to W. 25, Argus office, 2341 Market St. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my many friends for their patronage, while in the lunch room at 125 N. Ewing Ave. Watch paper for further announcement. Jerry Angell. NOTICE Benevolent Order Pullman Porters Get your invitations early. They are two dollars each. One invitation is good for two persons. No invitation will be sold at the door, get them of Robt. Eaton, 1921 Goode, G. J. Alexander, 2711a Lalede, or T. A. Crenshaw, 18 N. Garrison. Uniforms will not be worn. February 29, at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine St., at 8 p. m. Jno. Hammond, President. T. A. Crenshaw, See'y. A LECTURE RECITAL A lecture recital will be given by Mr. Ernest R. Kroeger, under the auspices of the lecture committee of the Women's Club, for the benefit of the Y. W. C. A. and Orphan's Home at the Y. W. C. A., 703 North Garrison Ava, Thursday evening, March 2, at 8 p.m. Admission 25 cents. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers—4107 Finney Ava. Pharm, Del. 928—Lindell 5690. OLD FOLKS' HOME CHARITY CARNIVAL REV. J. S. DAVIS OF ARKANSAS AT TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH A Grand Charity Carnival, for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home will be given at the Pythian Temple Auditorium, Pine and Compton, Monday evening, February 28. A general call has been sent out from the home for assistance and investigation has disclosed desperate conditions. It is hoped that the citizens will rally to the sup- REV. J. S. DAVIS OF A TABERNACLE L 2728 Pine St. The Tabernacle Baptist Church is yet in the revival meetings. Men and women are continuing to come, crying, "Men and brethren, what must I do to be saved?" Dr. Moseley, pastor, whose time is considerably taken up in fighting the segregation question day and night, prevents him from being in all the services. He told his church to pray and fight sin, flesh and the devil, while he is out fighting the segregation. All are rallying to him in every possible way. Rev. J. S. Davis is denvering special At Poro College How well do we remember the 22nd of February, and what it represents. "Poro" College did not forget, for like the 12th, the employees entertained with a short, but very interesting program, which lasted one-half hour. To listen to the quotations by Miss Lillian Higginbotham, Miss Edna Rozier, Miss M. A. Goins, and select reading by Miss Mittie Foulkes, the portrait of George Washington came before us, and we could see him among the numbered great men, who have left everlasting foot prints on the sands of time. We received a pointed sketch of the life of Washington from Miss Gladys Reeve's paper, and Mrs. Hoagland gave a most pleasing account of his early life, which was followed by remarks from Miss Josephine Waddie, and Miss Blanche O'Den. A few weeks ago mention was made of students enrolling in the Instruction Department of "Poro" College; we are pleased to name Miss Josephine Waddie, Jacksonville, Ill., Mrs. Luconnia C. Gamble, Auvergne, Ark., and Mrs. Susie Lee, Cleveland, Ohio, "Poro" College graduates, who have already, this year, received their diplomas in "Poro" system from this department. Mrs. A. L. Branford, Temple, Texas, enrolled last week, and Mrs. Lenora Campfield, Little Rock, Ark., just returned home, after having taken a post course for two weeks. The question comes: When will "Poro" College moving pictures be shown again? The answer: At St. James A. M. E. Church, corner St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Aves., Monday evening, March 27. All are invited to be present. ALL SAINTS' CHOIR SONG SERV ICE Sunday evening, February 27, the choir of the All Saints' Church will tender a service of song; the first of a series to be given each month. The program will start at 8 o'clock and will take the place of the regular service. The members of the choir are: Mrs. Ida Burrell Meyers, Mrs. Mable Wheeler Evans, Mrs. C. A. Morrison, Mrs. William Wilkinson, Mrs. Henry A. Smith, Mrs. Estella Seoggins, Misses Maydell Fossett, Nina Kallogg, Elizabeth Williams, Minnie Morris, Mable Story and Frances Jenkins; Messrs. Geo. B. Jones, A. Shephenson, C. Q. Clark, Smallwood, Samuel P. Duke, Roger Inge, Walter A. Powers, Nathan H. Wright, librarian, and Prof. Elmer Keeton, organist and choirmaster. St. Marks A. M. E. Zion Church, 2730 Bernard St., preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Wm. Halley, pastor. port by attending the carnival en masse. Jan. W. Grant, "The Old Campaigner" has agreed to manage the affair. A series of prizes from $5 to $25 in gold will be given. The admission will be 35 cents and the carnival should prove the biggest social event on the 1916 charity calendar. ermons every night. He is truly a Holy Ghost presacher. He will close the revival Sunday night. All members and visitors are asked to come in church Monday, February 28 and pray, if only five minutes, that the great segregation evil may be turned down. Many are sick. Among them are: Sister Johnson, Mrs. Charlotte Franklin, Mr. R. Kenner and others. Visiting ministers in meeting are: Rev. Monroe, of Kirkwood, J. L. Cohron, Rev. Owens. Space will not permit all the names. Y.M.C.A. MEN TO GET SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT Y.M.C.A. MEN TO GET SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO FIGHT The Sunday afternoon Men's Meeting of the Y. M. C. A. is to be a protest meeting against the segregation law which is about to be enacted. Four prominent speakers have been secured to speak on segregation from four different angles. Dr. J. T. Gaston and Dr. Stevens, who have been prominent in the fight that the ministers have put up, Mr. Geo. B. Vashon, who has been prominent in the fight that the National Association has made against the law, and Mr. Geo. L. Vaughn, who has so well handled the legal side of our protest, will be the speakers. The plan is to suggest to the men who attend this meeting a practical program of work covering Monday and Tuesday, and the committee which has charge of this meeting expects that the usual large number of men will be present to hear these speakers and to cooperate in carrying out the plans which will be suggested. This meeting is open to all men who desire to register a manly protest. The meeting will be held at Pythian Hall, Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. On Sunday, February 13, about two hundred men attended the Y. M. C. A. Meeting and heard the splendid-reports which were made by Mr. Malone and Mr. Williams on the buildings which they had visited. The enthusiasm of the workers who were present ran high and they went on record that they would raise $10,000 by the 19th of March. It was a great meeting and showed that the interest of the men had not diminished one bit since the campaign. The report that $4,000 had already been paid in brought forth aplause and the men left with the determination to make the old "Y" go and to get a new building. LANE TABERNACLE The revival is still growing in interest. Many souls have been made to rejoice. The meeting will continue next week. Mr. W. M. Lewis, the great gospel singer, is rendering valuable service. Sunday is quarterly meeting day. The presiding older, Rev. S. S. Lauder, will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. A great union meeting will be held at 3 p. m. Dr. B. G. Shaw, pastor of Metropolitan Church, will preach. Rev. W. H. Peck and Rev. S. B. Anderson and their congregations will also be present. Every member is expected to be present and friends invited. SEGREGATION UNCONSTITUTIONAL Supreme Court Intimates In Opinion Written by Judge Henry W. Bond, That Law Would be Declared Unconstitutional. Initiative Clause is Declared Legal. The Supreme Court of Missouri went out of its way in the decision upholding the validity of the initiative provisions of the new city charter, last Monday, to indicate that what would be the fate of the proposed segregation ordinances should they be adopted and come before that tribunal for adjudication. The opinion was written by Judge Bond and holds that the initiative provided for in the charter can only be exercised by the people after the Board of Aldermen has failed or refused to enact the legislation which the people desire. This, he holds, is not enacting legislation independent of "the house of legislation" required by the constitution of Missouri, Sec. 22 of Article IX. At the outset the court makes it clear that the proposed segregation ordinances are not before the court and not being passed on. Judge Bond said in this regard: "The question of the constitutionality of these laws (segregation laws) is not, therefore, new presented for decision; for during the process of legislation in any mode the work of the law-makers is not subject to judicial arrest or control, nor open to judicial inquiry." After stating that they may be properly brought before the court for review and determination after they will have been passed, the court proceeds to indicate their fate in the following language: "Nor can it be doubted what judgment would be given if it were shown that a law had been enacted violative of the fundamental principle upon which the government of the state and nation is founded, or destructive of the legal rights of person or property of any citizen or class of citizens of the United States. For it must be borne in mind that no citizen of this state has any legal or political right which does not belong to every other who has not forfeited it by conviction of crime. The intimation clearly shows the position the Supreme Court will take if the measure is brought up to it for consideration. St. Louis can ill afford to defy the Constitution by voting in favor of segregation next Tuesday. The measure should be buried so deep that its future resurrection will be absolutely impossible. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. SCRATCH YES on both ordinances. THE LAST MASS MEETING ON SEGREGATION There will be a great mass meeting at the Central Baptist Church Monday, February 28th, at 8 p. m. Central and all the Negro churches will be opened all day for prayer on Monday followed by the general mass meeting at Central at night, when final instructions for work on election day, Tuesday, February 29th, will be given. LAST CHANGE To hear "What the Negro Should Do" before the segregation election at Jones' Chapel, 4280 Lexington Ave., Monday evening, February 28. Lawyer N. W. Parden of East St. Louis will speak. COLORED CATHOLICS PROTEST The Colored Branch No. 275, C. K. of A., have petitioned the white Catholic branches of the order to lend assistance in opposing the segregation measure. The branch has also addressed a lengthy protest to the public, defining their position, which the Argus is unable to publish on account of lack of space. 23rd WARD MEETING The 23rd ward Regular Republican organization, Jas. M. McKelvey, central committeeman, will hold an antisegregation meeting at Stump's Hall, Vandeverenter and West Belle, Monday night. All voters invited. The Lane Tabernacle meeting has been canceled. Denies "Republic" Article Rev. Robt. Carson denied that he made the statement that appeared in "The St. Louis Republic," saying that he would vote for segregation and made an avidfav to that effect before the Ministers Alliance Thursday. PRICE 5 CENTS NO Yes No a. to 7 p.m. MANY PHASES BEING PRESENTED Opponents of Segregation Can Defeat It if They Will Vote. Prejudice a Dangerous Menance. Financial Gain a Motive of the Agitation Against the Negro Before our next issue of "The Argus," the question of legal segregation shall have been submitted and voted upon by the people of St. Louis. As the time draws near there are many phases of the question being brought to the people. And there is much speculation as to the final outcome at the polls next Tuesday. There is yet much hope that the ordinance will be defeated. St. Louis being a border city, we have every reason to believe that at least nearly half of the white people of this city have a sense of justice and fair play. Those who believe that every man should have an equal chance in the race of life. If those who thus believe will go to the polls next Tuesday and vote in unison with the negroes, there is every reason to believe the segregation proposition will be lost. In most every previous election the negro has held the balance of power, and if those who profess to be our friends will do their duty we shall be satisfied. A Timely Warning The people of this nation should rise against the mob spirit that is sweeping this country. Prejudice, like a contagious disease, should be fought and held in subjection. But in St. Louis today men are being paid to stir up prejudice, to make more prejudice, and keep prejudice. They never know where to stop; they are blind to justice; they are letting it go too far. The only reason why the Jews are not persecuted, ostracized, crushed and trusted worse than the negro, is because they are financially strong. Other Motives We are told that Felix Lawrence, president of the so-called "Welfare Association," receives a large salary for agitating race hatred, and that each solicitor receives "fifty fifty" of all money they collect. We are also told that the secretary stole all the money they had at one time, and that they have been sued in court on account of unpaid printing bills. Now what has become of all the money they have collected? St. Louis must go to the front. She cannot afford to take a backward step now. Every right-thinking liberty-loving, public-spirited man will go to the polls next Tuesday and help to kill the Segregation. Mardi Gras At The Keystone'Cafe Mardi Gras is always a big night at the Keystone and Manager Mills is arranging a rare treat for the patrons on Tuesday, March 7. Press Association Press Association Officials Elected at Annual Meeting Saturday, February 12 Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 17.—Special to the Argus.—The annual meeting of the National Negro Press Association closed here Saturday, February 12. The following officers were elected: C. J. Perry, editor Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia, Pa., President. W. L. Porter, East Tennessee News, Knoxville, Tenn., First Vice-President. H. M. Gillican, Chisolm News Service, Denison, Texas, Second Vice-President. B. J. Davis, Atlanta Independent, Atlanta, Ga., Treasurer. H. A. Boyd, Nashville Globe, Nashville, Tenn., Corresponding Secretary. J. A. Hamlett, Christian Index, Jackson, Tenn., Recording Secretary. W. R. Toliver, Union-Review, Nashville, Tenn., Assistant Secretary. E. A. Williams, The Brotherhood, Cincinnati, Ohio, Auditor. Jos. L. Jones, Fraternal Monitor, Cincinnati, Chairman Ex. Com. Advisory Board: R. W. Thompson, John H. Murphy, W. H. Steward, M. J. Chisum. ST. LOUIS Negro Business DIRECTORY DO YOUR OWN SHOPPING WHOLESALE Lord & Taylor NEW YORK CLASSIFIED ADS RATES 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 A 1.50c per inch Special Rate on 4-time Ads. 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GREENE, ICE COAL, EXPRESS AND MOVING H. H. Greene, manager and owner of the Carolina Express and Moving Company, at 816 N. Channing, is continuing to give the best service regardless of hard times. He has added a new moving van to his business and solicits patronage. For coal, ice, light express, general hauling or moving, phone, office, Bomont 2412, Central 6948; residence, Lindell 4191W, or call at 816 N. Channing and get quick service. E. E. Green Galvanized Iron Cornice, House Ornamenta, Tin, Iron, Slate and Tile Roofing, Guttering, valleys and General Repairing; All Kinds of Repairs for Furnaces. We Solicit Your Patronage Satisfaction. Guaranteed. 1021 Sarah St Lovis, Mo INTERNATIONAL ako Re ACopzriaht, 1916, Western Newspaper Union.) Rene LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 27 THE SEVEN HELPERS. read through the book of Acts severa! timea during the year. Such reading will give vision, inspiration and s more comprehensive idea of the con tinuation of what Jesus “began” and ‘which record is not yet fully written. ‘The time of this lesson ts about A. D 35, though Ramsey places it at 33, 33; and the place, the city of Jerusalem. 1, The Occasion, vv. 12. For a time the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus <gpatinued in Jerusalem, but soon the pressure of circumstances thrust it forth as prophesied (1:8). There were two groups of men in the early church: those who had been born in Judea who spoke Hebrew (Aramaic), and those born in foreign cities and who spoke the Greek language. ‘Trov- ble arose over the distribution of funds ‘among certain of the dependent wid. ows—tho text suggests “secret dis Dleasure.” ‘There was imperfection, selfishness, suspicion and jealousy in that early church. It, The Method, wv. 3,4, It does not appear that God gave the church o cut and dried program according to which it must act. Certainly the church had no precedent to follow, and step by step God was developing it. ‘This lesson gives us a suggestion of those steps: (1) As the occasion demanded, (2) The Apostles refused to diminish their praying and preach- ing, literally it-wax “not pleasing” to Ged for the Apostles to “serve tables.” Such work must be done, certainly, but tt was not to be done by these God-appointed and selected leaders, thetr duty was clearly stated. The minister's business is praying and ministering the word. These things should fully engage his attention, and im them he ts “to continue steadfast- ly." Thp minister cannot manifestly “know more about books than the Schooiteacher; more about politics ‘than the politician; more about med- {eine than the doctor; more about Paychology than the college profes- for.” No, that is out of the question, though he should be itelligent in these lines. But he should be pre- eminent in prayer and in the minis try of the word, and furthermore he should preach that word pre-eminent ty, (3) The church, not the apos- tles, must needs select these new of- ficials, (4) The qualifications ot these men, who were thus to care for these temporal affairs, were (a) “men of good report,” not those bear ing doubtful reputations, nor chosen because they were rich or shrewd tn ‘business, ‘) “full of the spirit” It demands the Spiritfilled man to look ‘after financial affairs as certainly es tt does to teach or preach the word. (©) “full of wisdom” Men of com ton sense, a quality often sadly lack- ing among spiritually-minded men. Men meeting such qualifications will be men of “the spirit of power, of Jove, and of a sound mind” (Lterally sound sense). i Tm. 1: Ul, The Method of Choosing, vv. 5, 6. (1) The people did the choosing. The early church seems to have been re- markably democratic. (2) The choice was made after,-and-not before, pray- er had been offered. This is a sug Gestion and a warning for presentdisy Practice of choosing church officials. (8) It was a legal selection, not the selection of a minority, and it was confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the apostics. IV. The Result, vv. 7,8 First of all upon the people (1) The word “t- oreased.”(3) The number of disciples “qultiplied greatly,” and (3) Some of the priésta of the Jews were “obed!- ext to the faith.” Secondly, the re mut in the lives of the thus and Spirit-ancinted men gave evidence” of the good hand of God. They were “tull of grace” (Eph. 4:9, Acts 15:15); they were “full of power” (1:8). The first two-of them soon became great and mighty preachers 9s well, In deed tis far as we can read they oven cutstripped the apostles themselves im real achievement for God. Ste phen, of course, stands out preemt nently. His character is suggested in Verse eight. He was (a) “full of faith,” ’ (b) “full of the Holy Spirit,” (0) “full of grace” (R. V.), (@) “full of power.” How sad it ts that eo frequently our | churches fail to make & wise and, spirit-led choice of its leaders, and are | content with few, or perhape ticne, be- Sng. abted fo te momen. ) man is St to be an officer fn the @hurch of Christ unless be is filled ee ee ee ees 04:48). ® Sorht ns doce hohe pedition of the fer of evil, even @s did Stephen .. Those who opposed Stephen were moral and religious men (v. 9). Fre quintiy the cppenttion s Spirited, tte. ‘lemebeen fn mah Ooen tha Son Safety in Perilous Times Se 8, CORE } ‘Guperintondent of Men, Mi Bile- Tasdtate of Chicnges TEXT—But ye, beloved,’ building up yourselves on your most holy faith, pray- ing tm the Holy GNost, keep yoursetver in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eterdial Hife.— Jude 2, 2. The book of Jude sets forth the apostasy which began even in apostol- tc days, but which will reach tts height in. the end as | of the age. It is 53 Bl of high interest fin the .. perilous F f] times in which Hl wo live, and we i" H would invite spe- a ales f cial attention to H the secret of : safety for bellev- ao era set forth tn x the text. ‘The root of the exhortation is, that we shall keep gt ourselves in the Pare B love of God. This ‘te tka” ehwinteas: a é | i? ourselves in the fove of God. ig the’ sunshine whose light and warmth we need it dark days. A realization of the love ef God will keep us from both dis couragemént and apostasy. But the Spirit of God is even more explicit and gives three directions which, {f-followed, will enable us to Keep ourselves in the lore of God. Firat, we are to build up ourselves on our most holy faith. John Wesley used to warn his preachers that they would not grow in grace unless they stew in knowledge. We miay add that many stray from the faith because 80 poorly instructed in its contents. They seem willing to trust their own Powers in the conflict with Satan, whereas our Lord himself wae content to meet the assaults of the devil with, “Tt is written.” . . An excellent illustration of obed!- ence to the direction of the text is found tn the Ifo of Charlotte Eliza- beth, who lived in the days of the Irv- ingite movement, She heard of mar ‘Yejous healings and “gifts,” including the gift of\tongues, and was very de- sirous of taking proper attitude in the matter. She felt that a few scat- tered texts were not enough, but that she should .read the Bible in a com nected way for light. 80, one night, after earnest prayer for guidance, she sat on the side of her bed, and, begin- ming at Matthew. read straight on till abe had gone through the seventh chapter of Revelation, completing the New Testatment next morning. She saw that miracles may even be of Sa tanic origin and that they will charao- terlze some things to be avolded in the last days. The prominence given to women in the Irvingite movement she saw to be unscriptural, and her Judgment on the matter was confirmed shortly afterwards when she found that heresy as to the nature of Christ was being taught. . We iremble to think of the easy prey found by Satan smong Christians because of lack of such buflding up of themselves om thelr most holy faith, Next, we are instructed to pray in the Holy Ghost. We are senttes 5m the fact that the Holy Ghost in us, but the thought of the text is not so common. It represents the Holy Ghost, 80 to speak, as the aeenes fm which the Christian lives breathes ont his petitions. Finally, we are to be “looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.” ‘We shall need mercy when he comes, and looking for his coming is a means of safety. While such an dititude of expectancy was common in tha early church, tt bas unhappily become rath- er rare in modern times. Yet it ap pears on the very surtave of the New ‘Testament as the normal attitude of Christians. A missionary who had spent fourteen years in China stated that all the native Christians in her district were looking for the coming ‘of‘the Lord. She went.on to explain that this was not the result’so much of specific instructions on this point, Dut because they had no book on doo trine save the New Testament, and they found this‘truth for themselves ae commonplace of apostolic tesch- Jude speaks of false teachers who ren greedily after the error of Baalam for Looking tor the Lord is @ cure for the greed which has led some into the of apos- tasy. John Wilkinson, the of the Mildmay Mission for. the J ‘was once approached at a railway sta- tion by two women who had heard Bim speak. They placed in his hands a large sum of money and one of them explained that God had intrusted to them of this world's goods and they Were anxious to prove good stewards lest the Lord st his coming should | find his wealth in their hands unused. So, in many directions, looking for the coming of the Lord is a safeguard against filling from the faith. ‘Verse 1 of this epistie speaks of our being “preserved in Jesus Christ.” or, as the Revised Version venders it, “kept for Jesus Christ.” ‘We do not wonder that Jude closes With = confideat duxology, “Now unto ine - is to _. you from falling ec, seembtiog to present sa ine ‘Gok on satin, bo geet eG egal] dominion and power, both Bow aad ever, Amen.” ee ee ee BESET ETE: : Church Directory “ : af fo oo fo ofa ole oho alle ole Ble ooo oh eo el THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS geetereseseees . Church D EEE EE he eh hy ox sMeTHopter chuncnse. Rgha sates & | Bree Dh, Baste, Rev, W. Sampson. f es ee sare 8 Dm. = . ee Sr aes oe we ee Se, ae || and Pine @ts. Preaching 11:00 a. fae eoal | Washington Metropolitan A.M. = ica | +” ges vines enone |S ag : | pices are a Pieekin. benie Sm | t |9:08 8 m. Clase mesting, Friday 8:90 B | ( | St. Peters’ A. M. E. Charch, @iH-} 1 ot and Montgomery Sts, Sunday: | 2 Preaching, 11:00 am and 8:00 p.| da: ool, 2 p.m. [PAE heen |f QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. Charch, : Zi Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 2 m| ». and 8:00 p.m Sunday-school, 9:00 a. | & m Class mecting, Thursday. Rev. TL. Watvon, Pastor. | Bagnal- ME Church, 5375 6. Bresd-| * way. Presching 1100 a m. and & p.m a Se ed ee Ey oes peer, ore Se See Prager masting Pricey See 20% me | Oe R. P. Christian, pastor. s eS ee | Sunday: Prayer meeting, BA. a ‘Sabbath Beboot 9:0 A M, Sermen sed om i naan ns Serer | 5 Clas; ‘Thursday, prayer; ‘Friday, ebeet = Rev. Brooks: we ae, Mee Ae mare, | = kiya. Preaching 18: . 5 m. “Bunday-shool 2:30 5m GR £ «30 p.m Class, 11:30 a m. Prayer 2 meeting, Wednesday, 7:20 p. m. Chotr meeting, Friday, 7:20 p.m. Board meet- | D& (RE, Tucsday, 7:39 p.m. Communion, | ‘first Sunday. ar ‘Rev. Wilbur T. B. Harewood. Pastor. | ‘7 All A n aS a a a Naa eccrcebae cece sl Grant Mision A.M Gharch, Bieal avenge, Banton, Mo“ Preaching Tl emt and $'p. om: Sunday school, Peo eas ecee Pilgrim Chay Pisebe Louie Wh, Preaching, 29's" 130 p. me Rev. 1 Patia, Paste pet samen ME Charch GF Pavia — Preccking satis Shae Cee morning and 1-8 p.m. Sunday school at ‘2p m. Class meeting every Friday night Christian endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Rev. Fohm Boone, Pastor, 4x33 Papin street. See eee neg Bt Luke's A.M. H. Mission. Sunday school 18 dolook. Preaching 11 clock. Class, 8 o’clook Prayer meet- tag, Wednesday night. Leages, Friday aight. Rev. J. Westley Baker, Minister, ‘Elwood, Park. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES. wat iar, Hn Bapaay io Cow cmunton, 1:40 nm. "Prayer ang’ sermon iisere. m Benday choot 10 "p. im WisnelaaeUitany ise armed graye #8 pm Weigay. Litany Sm tem & tc wnem vector Se cca Hae ee Bee ‘Preaching nm. ‘ mes 5 eer Sa SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union, Church. 277 Lawton Avenue, Sundays 8 p ra. Fridays 8 p.m. J: 8 Weather. ford, rector; R. Duke, secretary. “AM! Souls’ Spiritualist Church holds services every Wednesday and Sun. day evening at 748 p.m. in thelr new chapel at $441 Pine street. Mes. sage services by Mrs. C .Armstead. J. B. Bates, Pastor. CATHOLIC CHURCH. 7, See Pe Set oe Sacer x Be) as deo yr Vast Afternoon at 3:30: Sunday echeol fo- Sacrament): SoS tase ‘Mase t. 7” (THUR CHURCH OF THR LIVING Gor a “ rn ts oie = rain "a snd Pele” wichita, = Le W Sebrmern ‘Chest, S98 Re a ee seht. Yew TR ‘pastor -! eo 2, eat Gare Tae ava toad Ta on Girdle fourth Bender fe cach toon” ‘e_D. W. Merri. vastor. PRESSVTERIAN CHURCHES. iat" Gantng wersaip 1190 wm. nd C3" 7 = Bible aot sae, = as ‘Y Parr, pastor. Santee wevice, 00 sm peine wrices #08 5 om Sunfew ahant 1+ se wee TF Wechtnneen ee ep oF. LOEW A. it. & MrseION Sunday-echool, 10 etleck. Preach- tng 11 efclock Glass, 3 o'clock Prayer meetiog. Wednesday night Langee, Fridey aight. Rev, Nelson Pryor, Minister Wersaed Park. ; BAPTIST CHURCHES ‘First Baptist Churoh—i3th street caark ave’ Preaching, 11:00 a m. toa ee eke ee ae fF. Maren pastor b hel ee | Sentral Baptist Church, Washington sad’ Ewing avenues, Preaching, 11:64 5. fas and 8:00 p.m Bunday-echool 2:00 [Sm Rev. George ML stevens, D, D., | Paptor Sn | Bethe Baptist as 25 8 Third {382 cele“ B. * aan S a cortices, Sp. im = a [ome te oe ootey mat 0 Prayer We 180 SS BATT Ee tpatier pasion ane i alibesbeent cena =u Chureh, 514 La- en et Oe m, and 1:00 Le mee ee Petree GILLFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, 7704 E. Railroad Ave.—Prezebing Mam and 8 p.m. Sunday-school 2p.m B.Y, P.U.6p. m Prayer mecting on Wednesdays and Fridays 8p. m. Sewing Circle Wednesdays 2p. m Rev. J. W. Taylor, Pastor, See ees Bnd # bm Sunday oe 8 av, David Soames ey 8H Northern Mission Caurck, a as eee = ae SepouigeWeanesacy Tone? Malt Fifth Baptist Church, 4125 Papin St. Preaching 11:00 2. m and & B m, Sunday-echool, 10:00 2 m; Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p. m, Rev. J. T, Caston, Pastor. ™ Chere, ii? Minervs ORR Oo gH ae ; Eq ehh’ 2 Fe Bet _New Hops Baatist Church. 2718 Mor. gan St Preaching 11:00 a m. and 1:0¢ BR m Bunday-school 16:60. Prayer Meoting £:00 >. m. Rev. Harden Smith, pastor. “Maxdalone Baptist Ctrvoh i139 Bern: ard Rt. Preaching 11:00 a m. and f:06 p Sunday school 1:88 p.m. Prayer meeting Vriday 1:00 p.m Rev. Willis peor Pattersor Ave. Baptist Church, i883? Patterson Ave. 11:00 . and Toop m ‘sunday boat 9:20 "s, = Prayer meeting Thursday $:0¢ p.m Rev Charles Wilsoa, pastor. Bhitoh Baptist Church, 4279 _Garfel ave Sundey services: 9:39 a. m., Sun- fay school, 11:00 a. m and & pr weaching. Prayer meetmg Thursday wenmgs, Rev. Geo. W. Benton, pastor Pigrim ureh, 4337 1° fee pe a Rey Pho! 308 Preyer meeting Spm Rev & 5. Goldeby pastor. CI Church, 631 Athione = Sete. gece weaseeiay SSS eee Pend sart Galllee Baptist Church — Preact | ing 11 a m. and 1:30 pm. Sunday, School, 9:30 am. Services 1:20 Wed. ceaday Praver meeting Friday # nr. m Rev. M. Owens, Pastor. cae, fg mand 100 pm Oo Reker pin wey wor aces seater, Preachig 1170 uw mand § p. aw &un- fay school 9:30 a im. Prayer mestine See Dp om Rev. Ww. OL Te WERit OUUP, i7it Fine St Preaching Sundays, 11 a m. and § Pm, Sundsy-school, 1:32pm BY. P. U. 6:30 p m Wetnesiay, § p. m. Bretherhood meeting. Friday, § p m.. Preyer Mecting.—Rev. -@ & Moselsy, Paster, . - 4 “[erencsl Maas Sea SET Pine street.—Service Sunday 11 a m.. 2 2% ™@ and 8p m. Rabhath Schoo! 1°36 Ele mies ee ee ee a — Uke are , Ht John'e Baptist Church 04) Hadin- ote Ss hare eae om 88 FMD m BY PU. OOF oD) Lt rie crn reser Ave sBptist Church at S11 rie 3 S07 pa yey ‘aaa Aion ace ie t yeage Presguipe He and aceatd Sees ise Tb ae Braet DES eae Mt Oftvet Baptist Church, ave Sales See ‘>. m Rev. 8. P. Cheers, Pastor. Eales war ao oe Ser a, oe LE career, Son ioe Peale = Ts TE mata Senaar acne ae Be Paresh ee ye a $F cdpeadare, ee priarn 1 pm Rev. First’ Baptist Charch, Bridgeton: Service, 11 a m. and 8p. m San- dayeochool, 1:30 p.m. Laura Green. Clerk; Rev. W. L. Bolden, Pastor. LUTHERAN CHURCH Latheran Charch, Grace Ev. Mission, 17 Morgan. Surday-echool, $:39 p. m9; Divine @ervie, 5 p.m Rev. G A ON anes | Fogg Sehool. 2919 How- meres. wo away. AD eet & Ete Se Fe eS kay" evenings "s : eS amie” Pe ra Kew yi~ eetes acs s eee eer ee ere ee ANG cee a eee ed 2 Gee PY 6 RR bey ae ne aor Sea, a ag a » cn \ i Af ES me «ae | ra c hin ae WN hated) rigs a oe ar ae f a VAAN’ ee eae J ; an tt a i 1: kaso ao at eae nok Yo of, Ye f RS 3 Sah i, i 4/ v7 ee Yd ne 5A fi Cer tee Ee eens Hearne or Fi ‘water para i RCs g Aa 4 i H Perna Patt ater mcrae " Eo iton CRT eee Pe Suk hou SC er Fe en i 5 . CEN aa ce: ee OTN a) el ny Slama aM EE Ne Cr een af sf il PA areata | e : Ur rans | q PHC reir i lot are SU en 004 ett ee 7 e H Puerta Treat rar tery Se ne UC : DOC Sr Teer rere ter Mec eae eee pritacrecs torn Sarr CO TL SLL eed Se Ce a aa Pe Arranged by Fearance’s Adv Agency, 1705 tioode Ave BR °°71 JOB PRINTING Try The Argus WOLF BROTHERS Hair Straightening Outtit Bemes tinea ete: ll ses laas "aan ah cons ncn aa aee Sawa encom cone, ara || ae b See Fee See nt Pocrereh ‘Mail Orders includeTen Cente for postage *bsesanes tos Caitg tek Gone sod resemesegung wal ws waa, (Ae Wace WOLF BROS. 1214 NW. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., U. S. A J.M.GOOD - Draggist Leonard Avenue Baptist Church: 36 8. Leonard Ave—Sunday, Preaching 11:00 a, m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School 1:00 p.m. B. ¥. P. U. 6:00 p. m Prayer Mecting Wednesday night. Rev. P, W. Dunavant, Pastor, 2749 Walnut. —$——$——— NORTH GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH 2514 N. Lefiingwell Ave. Preaching, Sundays 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Wednesdays 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 10:00 a. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8 p.m. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor, L. E. Molton, Clerk. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Ante- lope, . mand 8:00.p. m.. Sabbath school. 0:00'a m.; B. Y. P.U,6 p,m Wed- esday: Preaching, 8.00 p.m. Fri- ay: Prayer meeting, 8 p.m. Mis ion service, third Friday, 8 ‘p. ni usiness meeting Friday befora the th Lord’s day in each month. Rev Wm. Anderson, Pastor. N Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2024 Papin St, Sunday: Preaching, 11-00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday-school 1:30 p.m, Prayer meeting, Friday 8:00 p.m. Rev. William H. Harris, Pastor 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, $0 cents, sent prepaid everywhere, Re- liable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co. 6 South Ewing Ave, St. Louis, Mo. Elleardville M. E. Mission—4291 Cottage Ave. Preaching every Sun- day 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday- school 9:45 a. m. Epworth League 7 p.m. Class meeting Tuesdays at 8 p. m_ Bible Class Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Ladies’ Aid and Sew- ing Circle Fridays, 11 a.m. Rev, L. Holman. Pastor ‘Antioch Baptist Church, North Mar- ket and Goode. Ave. Preaching, Sun- days at 11 a, m. and 8 p. m Sunday School at 1p. m. B. ¥. P. U. at 6:30 P- m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Communion Services, Second Sunday in each tionth, Ber—Wm, L. erry, M.D, Pastor. The Cinch of God/and the Saints of Christ: \Bervice, Sunday night 7:30, Wednesdt® {day 7:30, Saturday (Sabbath) all day, 4050 Fairfax, Elder Jie, Anderson: pantie. SOCIET Don’t forget the Charity Carnival at Pythian Hall, Monday night. Mr. Jno. Bridgeford, 1805 N. Newstead, has been sick two weeks. Miss Flora Landers, of 4104 West Belle Pl., is confined to her bed with la grippe. Mrs. Lulu Bunn, of 4334 West Belle Pl., met with a very serious accident on February 18. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bush will be at home to friends, 4279 Cote Brilliante, after March 14. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms. All conveniences. Phone Bomont 2382R, 2037 Lawton. Mrs. Cloteil Longes, 4055 West Belle, is spending three months visiting relatives in New Orleans. Mrs. James French, of 4432 Lucky St., was hostess to the Flarizonia Club, Wednesday, February 23. Mrs. Calhoun and mother entertained at dinner Monday Dr. and Mrs. Sampson Brooks, Dr. J. J. Robinson, of Ark., and Mr. and Mrs. Knight. Mrs. M. L. Washington, president of the Armaeoti Mfg. Co., with offices at 617 N. Ewing Ave., made a business call at the Argus office this week. Home Wanted: A home wanted for a baby girl four months old of good parentage. Write, Box 4, care Argus Publishing Co., 2341 Market Street. Mrs. Gertrude Allison of 2914 Market Street entertained Mrs. Cora Hawkins and Mrs. Irene Cotton from 2 to 5 last Sunday. Mrs. L. J. Harvey has received a letter from her daughter, Madam Georgetta Harvey-Mickle, St. Louis' world-famed contralto, who is doing well in Kief, Russia. The Young Married Ladies' Story Tellers' Club will have the monthly meeting Wednesday at 3 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Calhoun, 2927 Lawton. Each member is urged to be present. Much business. Bella Scott, President. Mattie Calhoun, Secretary. Albert Dupee, of Alexander McGee Lodge, was buried Saturday, with full Masonic honors, from Central Baptist Church, in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Dupee was a member of an old and highly respected St. Louis family. He leaves a widow to mourn his loss. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cannon of Kirkwood entertained Mrs. Clara E. Lee of St. Louis at their residence, 418 S. Harrison Ave. Friday, February 18th. The evening was spent in playing games. At a late hour refreshments were served. Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames Geo. Hall, Jas. Trotter, John Briggs, Alonzo Williams, Misses Walker, Crymes, Oliver, Askew and Mr. Phillip Banks. A formal dance was given by Arthur Taylor and Russel Shaw, at 4200 Finney Ave., Saturday evening, February 19. About seventy guests were present and the evening was enjoyably spent. Mrs. R. Shaw received, assisted by Misses Lillia and Bertha Oats and Florence Stones. Miss Minnie De Haven served the punch. A two-course dinner, served at midnight, consisted of chicken salad, olives, Swedish wafers, champagne, brick cream and Spanish tart. Don't forget the Charity Cardinal at Pythian Hall, Monday night. The Married, Ladies' Needle Club was royally entertained by Mrs. Francis Teeters, of Kinloch, at 2032 Lucas Ave., February 18. A large number of members were present and the guest list included Mendames W. F. Poston, T. H. Baker, Ed D. Williams, Geo. A. Baker, B. Jackson and S. Phoenix. After the close of the meeting a delightful luncheon was served, and each lady was presented a George Washington favor. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Willie Morgon, 4445 Kennedy Ave., March 3. Mrs. Jas. Kelly, president, Mrs. Effle Bush, secretary, Mrs. R. Ransome, reporter. The Nasturtium Art Club was royally entertained with a Valentine Party at the residence of Mrs. M. McLemore, 4296 Finney Ave., February 17. A large number of members was in attendance and one visitor, Miss C. McLemore. Mrs. P. T. Taliafero was unanimously received as a new member. After regular business the hostess served a delicious repast all in club colors in the cozy little dining room artistically decorated in hearts and cupids made by the hands of little Irene McLemore. The afterparty was Mably enjoyed by H. Mrs. G. B. Thompson, of Stiles Medical Inc., will be hosted at the宴 meeting, March 2. Mrs. H. R. Gustjean, president, Mrs. B. Allen, secretary, Mrs. H. L. Wade, reporter. Mrs. Mayne Montague, of 2823 Franklin Ave., has been indisposed for the past fortnight. Wm. McClellan, who was accidently shot recently, is improving at the City Dispensary. FOR RENT.—Two furnish rooms, centrally located. Gentlemen preferred. Apply C. H., Argus Office. (2-25-4T.) Mrs. Vietoria Clay-Haley, Royal Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, has recovered from a recent illness and will soon resume her official duties. The funeral of Mrs. Peachie Littleton who died last Monday will be held at the First Baptist Church Saturday, at 1 o'clock p.m. The home of Dr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Anderson, 3659 Pennsylvania Avenue, was the scene of a very pretty party Monday, February 21, given in honor of Miss Camile Collins, niece of Dr. Anderson. Mr. Geo. W. Price, of 438 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, Mo., has returned home from the hospital after five weeks of a very serious operation. He is much improved. A very high class program was rendered at Central Baptist Literary, Feb. 14. Orations by Mr. Frederick D. White and Bowmen also a paper by Mra. Lulu E. Bell. The eulogy of his life and the address by lawyer Owens was well received. The symphony and literary officers were installed last Monday evening with a reception. The Literary will meet Tuesday, February 29, instead of Monday. Don't forget the Charity Carnival at Pythian Hall, Monday night. The entertainment given by Electa Chapter O. E. S. at the Masonic Hall Monday night was quite, a success. The waltzing contest was the special feature. The first prize, a cut glass mayonnaise set, was won by Mr. W. W. Smith and Miss Williams. The second prize, cut glass sugar and cream set, was won by Mr. Neal and Miss Lyan. The third prize, a two and one-half pound box of candy, was won by Mr. Burgess and wife. Much praise was given the committee for their good work. Special mention, Mrs. Laura Murphy, chairman and Sir Knight A. L. Lee, as general manager of the affair. Don't forget the Charity Carnival at Pythian Hall, Monday night. Y. W. C. A. NOTES All day. Friday there was a continued stream of visitors at Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. attending the subscribers and friends receptions. Saturday afternoon there were fifty-seven girls lined up for the Saturday afternoon work and play. Our girls' work has grown wonderfully in the past two months. Our Girls' Vespers on Sunday afternoon was a decided success. Miss Gertrude L. Prack, Girls' Secretary, brought a most pleasing message which reached the heart of every girl present, young and old. The following girls told in a winsome way why they liked to come to the Y. W. C. A.: Ruth Jones, Gloria Scott, Helen Moore, Blanche Alphran, and Alice Alton. Open House has been held at the Association throughout the week with groups from the Elleardsville, Adam St., and Central Mothers' Circles acting as hostesses. The Walden Alumni Association met in the Association club room Tuesday evening. Dr. John A. Rice, of St. John's Methodist Church, will speak at the Vesper Hour Sunday afternoon at 4:30. Special music will be furnished by the Shubert Music Club. There will be good congregational singing lead by Mr. Bull, the famous chorister. Don't fail to attend the great lecture recital by Mr. Ernest R. Kroeger, for the benefit of the Orphans' Home and Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A., to be held in the Y. W. C. A. gymnasium Thursday evening, March 2, at 8 p.m. The music pupils of Miss Mytle A. Burgess, Y. W. C. A. piano teacher, will give a recital in the Association Building Saturday, March 4. A Silver Tea will be held Thursday, March 16, in the club dining room from 2 to 10 p.m., under the management of Mrs. W. H. Davis, Mrs. E. L. Winfield, and Mrs. M. Robinson. Don't forget the Charity Carnival at Pythian Hall, Monday night. INFORMATION WANTED Eliza Jane Taylor, of Columbus, O., wishes to know the whereabouts of her mother, Rev. Henry Taylor, formerly of Gleninippl. Notify Capt. Johnston, of Lindsay Station or the Argus office, 911 Market St. Mr. Taylor also had a daughter whose maiden name was Jane Taylor. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Wm. Howard, 518 S. 23rd, 62. Sam Wilson, 2603 Morgan, 70. Addie Clark, 2605 Lawton, 49. Buben Douglas, 2708 Morgan, 50. Worth Penn, 2608'1 Mill, 65. Isaac Hines, 2608 Mill, 42. Charlie Harris, 1308 Wash, 45. Chas. H. Brooks, 33 S. Garrison, 44. Mary Boyd, 1308 Franklin, 40. Samanthia Taylor, 6108 Colorado, 50. Henry Parker, 1442 O'Fallon, 46. Henry McPhearson, 1511 Chestnut, 46. Ella Yates, 2018 Pine, 38. Albert Davis, 311 Gratton, 36. James Foster, 111 S. 10th, 45. Emma Gentry, 2722 Bernard, 52. Ella North, 2200 Walnut, 44. Geo. P. Gates, Koch Hospital, 45. Peacher Littleton, 8919 Tracy Rd., 65. James Scott, 2956 Scott, 51. Lincoln McKinnis, 916 S. 13th, 41. Alex Buckner, 612 S. Garrison, 48. Mamie Bass, City Hospital, 17. Burt Costella, 1031 St. Charles, 2. Fanny Walker, 2715 Walnut, 49. Mollie Roberts, City Hospital, 42. Marion Brown, 724 N. Beaumont, 41. Ed. Cheastam, Kirkwood, Mo., 29. Clara Lidell, 1413 Spruce, 30. Melvin Boulington, 2402 Pine, 30. Addie Fraizer, 210a Johnson, 38. Arvil Williams, 14th and Singleton St., Mr. Chas. H. Brooks, of 331 S. Garrison, entered into rest Saturday morning, February 19. His funeral was conducted by Rev. Shaw, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, of which he was a member. The K. of P. and Daughters of Elizabeth had charge of the body. It was then sent to Hopkinsville, Ky., for burial, accompanied by his wife, brother and several relatives. Mrs. Brooks and Mr. Brook's brother, Mr. Elmore Marshall, wish to thank their friends, relatives and societies for their kind words of sympathy, aid and for the grand, elaborate floral offerings. MRS. FANNIE WALKER DIES Mrs. Fannie Walker departed this life February 17. She was a devoted Christian. A member of the M. E. Church and in her useful days you could find her on her way to the house of God every Sunday morning. Her life and conduct was that of a Christian and in the evils and trials of life she kept the faith and she taught her children to live a perfect life in Christ. When the time came for her to leave this world she could see her way clear. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, the pastor of St. Paul Church and Rev. Abbott, the pastor of Union Memorial Church visited her on February 10, just a few days before she departed this life and she talked with them and shouted for joy. On the above date she called the family to her bed and told them that she was going away, the Lord had sent for her and said that she was ready to go and wanted them to meet her in heaven. She leaves one sister, three daughters and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Mollie Ramsey. Mrs. Ella Yates, beloved wife of Mr. B. R. Yates, born in Vicksburg, Miss., in 1878, died in St. Louis, Mo., last Friday morning at 7:30 February 18, 1916. She was confined to her bed for several months and recently underwent an operation from which she never recovered. A good woman has gone. During her entire illness she never complained, but bore her suffering with courage and fortitude. She and her husband were engaged in the restaurant business for more than twenty years in this city and enjoyed a wide acquaintance. She was kind and gentle, courteous and obliging and during the mray changes and vicesittitudes in business, she stood nobly by her husband and never wavered nor faltered in her devotion to him. She was therefore loved by all who knew her. She was buried from the first Baptist Church last Monday evening at 1 o'clock. She leaves a sorrowing husband, three children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She died in full triumph of faith. Our loss is heaven's gain. We therefore humbly bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well. She is not dead but sleepeth. Weep not loved ones, for the time will soon come; When we will meet again to part no more. Her husband spared no expense to give her case and comfort and buried her with honor. A Friend. In loving memory of our dear brother, William Lee, who departed this life February 25th, 1915. Sadly missed by Fannie Lee, mother; Addie Johnson, Georgia Caldwell and Ada Lee, sisters. I sincerely wish to thank the many friends and members of the Metropoliian M. A. R. Thon Gauthil for their kindness during the recent illness and death of my beloved husband, then Henry Burger, also for the beautifuliral design sent. Mrs. Chas. Henry Books. CHAS. H. BROOKS DIED OBITUARY IN·MEMORIAM "Gone but not forgotten." CARD OF THANKS ST. LOUIS Too late for publication. See next issue. Jessie J. Jackson.....3101 Pine St. Emma Foreo.....4000 W. Belle James W. Madison.....Elmwood Park Pinkey Yates.....Elmwood Park CARONDELET NEWS Carondelet is wide-awake on segregation. Meetings are being held and the subject of the women's conversations is Segregation. No one is asleep. All are awake to their duty....The Valentine party given by the Y. L. P. Club last Saturday night at Miss L. E. Word's home was a decided success. About thirty-two of the young folks were present. Games and music were indulged in until a late hour after which refreshments were served. Etta L. Word, president; Grace Anthony, secretary...Mrs. Chas. McCaulley is spending the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Maggie White. ....We are glad to see Mr. Hy Schwartz and Mrs. Eliza L. Ponyard also Mr. Wm. Berry, out again...Mrs. Bessie Newsome, Miss L. V. Harris and Mr. A. L. Thomas were the guests to a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Wm. E. Officer, Sunday afternoon....The Future Men's Improvement Club met at the Delany Building last Friday night. One of the soldiers, a Mr. Mosely, is drilling them and they promise to be real Boy Scouts soon....Rev. Z. P. Harris filled the pulpit for Rev. S. V. Terry last Sunday. Rev. Terry was called to render special services at Elmwood Park....Death, the pale horse and his rider, passed through Carondelet, taking away one of the old citizens in the person of Mrs. S. Taylor, the mother of Mayme E. John, George and Mrs. O. O. Nance of Cape Girardeau. Our sincerest sympathy to the family. At the regular February meeting of the Simmons School Patrons' Association, the educational committee submitted a highly commendable report on the entertainment given by this association in the auditorium of Summer High School on the evening of January 29th. The program consisted of music and callisthenics as taught in that school, from the kindergarten to the eighth grade. The manifest care taken in its preparation and the excellent manner in which it was presented reflect great credit upon Principal R. H. Cole and his able corps of teachers. In spite of the rain it was enjoyed by a full house and was an occasion both helpful and inspiring to patrons, pupils and teachers. The receipts for the evening were $91.50. Expenses, $10.25. The net proceeds $81.25. The committee, Messrs. J. B. Houston, A. J. Gearin, J. C. Campbell, Mesdames George Hutch and H. McMurray, was ably assisted in the general arrangements by President N. B. Word and Mr. Paul Mosely. Many were under the impression, at first, that some portion of this fund could be used to purchase shoes or other clothing for needy children, but it was found that to do so would be in violation of the rules under which such entertainments are given. This money is now in the bank and the particular purpose for which it is to be used is now being considered by the executive committee. Their report is expected at the next regular meeting of the association on the second Tuesday in March. A very interesting program is in preparation for the occasion and all patrons and friends of the school are cordially invited to be present. THE GOSPEL TEMPLE The Gospel Temple, a Baptist Mission, has been opened at 2320 Morgan, Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor. Services, Sunday, 11 a. m., Sunday School, 1 p. m., B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m., preaching at 8 p. m. A PLAN TO HELP THE MANY SMALL BAPTIST CHURCHES Several pastors of the city have set forth plans to help each church that excepts the plans. That is to organize a seven church union. And the object of this union is to visit each church that is in the union every Monday night until all are helped and during the visit all the money that is taken up are turned over to the church and pastors as a contribution. After which members and friends are asked to contribute just as God propers them. Rev. J. W. Hall is author of said plan, which is in action and is doing a great work. The union has visited five churches as follows: January 24, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1405 Morgan St., Rev. A. Dickson, pastor; collection, $6.90; January 31, New Home Baptist Church, 1600 Morgan, Rev. J. W. Ellington, pastor; collection, $8.50; February 7, Corinthian Baptist Church, Rev. Wm. Anderson, pastor, collection, $9.85; Feb. 14, Third Corinthian Baptist Church, 1300 Biddle St., Rev. J. W. 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Course in Cooking, Sewing, Physical Culture, Home Econ, the Home, Reading, Writing, Child Study, Current Econ, Hygiene, Commercial Law, Kindergarten and Day addition to these there will be a free Dental Clinic for Employment Bureau and Library. Descriptions of the course given later in booklet form. The work is under the supervision of a Board of Superintendent or Director. The Board of Directors, Prof. F. L. Williams, Principal of Sumner High, Chas. G. Shaw, Pastor; Prof. C. E. Sawyer, Instructor in Sumner High, Prof. S. H. Dreer, Prof. J. W. Myers, and Sumner, Dr. Thurman, a prominent dentist, Dr. Mocean and Surgeon; Mr. Brewer and J. Covington, Jason and C. M. Moore. Prof. Ben H. Mosby, Head of History, is Superintendent and Director of the entire. The Hours and Days of the Courses with the Dates are as follows: DOMESTIC ART. SEWING Thursdays 12-4 p.m. Fridays 12-4 p.m. Mrs. A. W. Taylor, Instructor PHYSICAL CULTURE Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 7:30-10:00 p.m. Messrs. Mosley, Giles and Sawyer, Instructors CHILD STUDY Mondays 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Mur. 27. Mr. Myers, Instructor WRITING ENGLISH Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mar. 1. Apr. 5. ART FOR THE Tuesdays 7:30-Feb. 22. Miss Grace L. Nichols Forum For Current Sundays, Feb. 20. Mr. J. M. Langston HOME ECO Thursdays 7:30-Feb. 17. Mr. F. L. Williams COMMERCIAL Saturdays 7:30-Jan. 22. Messrs. Hill and Tayler READING OF LITERATURE Social Center is to render prac- members of the church and the le them to live cleaner, better they might have life and that mily." Practicable sort have been offered factors, teachers and professional as gratuitously. Courses are given ature, Home Economics, Art for Study, Current Events, Person- undergarten and Day Nursery. In Free Dental Clinic for children, an Descriptions of the course will Division of a Board of Directors and Board of Directors consists of Sumner High, Chairman; Dr. B. Herer, Instructor in German, Sum- J. W. Myers, and W. A. Giles of dentist, Dr. McClellan, Physi- d J. Covington, James H. Harri- l. Mosby, Head of Department of director of the entire work. Courses with the Date] for the follows: ART FOR THE HOME Tuesdays.....7.30--8.30 p. m. Feb. 22. Mar. 28. Miss Grace L. Nichols, Instructor Forum For Current Literature Sundays, Feb. 20. Mar. 26 Mr. J. M. Langston, Instructor HOME ECONOMICS Thursdays.....7.30--8.30 p. m. Feb. 17. Mar. 23. Mr. F. L. Williams, Instructor COMMERCIAL LAW Saturdays.....7.30--8.30 p. m. Jan. 22. Feb. 25. Messrs. Hill and Taylor, Instructors READING OF LITERATURE Wed. Afternoons, 3.30-4.30 p. m. Feb. 23. Mar. 29. Miss R. Barbee, Instructor KINDERGARTEN DAILY 9.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Mrs. Lee, Instructor Free Dental Clinic For Children Mar. 30. May 4. Hours to be announced later Dr. Thurman, Director Early fall. and every person, regardless of them. e for the up-keep of this work is THE purpose of the Zion Social Center is to render practicable service to the members of the church and the community, that will enable them to live cleaner, better and more efficient lives, or "That they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly." Courses of work of the most practicable sort have been offered by a most excellent corps of instructors, teachers and professional men, who are giving their services gratuously. Courses are given in Cooking, Sewing, Physical Culture, Home Economics, Art for the Home, Reading, Writing, Child Study, Current Events, Personal, Hygiene, Commercial Law, Kindergarten and Day Nursery. In addition to these there will be a free Dental Clinic for children, an Employment Bureau and Library. Descriptions of the course will be given later in booklet form. The work is under the supervision of a Board of Directors and Superintendent or Director. The Board of Directors consists of Prof. F. L. Williams, Principal of Sumner High, Chairman; Dr. B. G. Shaw, Pastor; Prof. C. E. Sawyer, Instructor in German, Sumner High, Prof. S. H. Dreer, Prof. J. W. Myers, and W. A. Giles of Sumner, Dr. Thurman, a prominent dentist, Dr. McClellan, Physician and Surgeon; Mr. Brewer and J. Covington, James H. Harrison and C. M. Moore. Prof. Ben H. Mosby, Head of Department of History, is Superintendent and Director of the entire work. The Hours and Days of the Courses with the Date] for the same are as follows: Thursdays.....3.30--5.00 p. m. 16 Lessons Miss E. J. Jackson, Instructor HYGIENE Wednesdays.....7.40--8.30 p. m. Jan. 19. Feb. 23. Dr. McClellan, Instructor KINDERGART DAILY 9.00 a.m. 2 Mrs. Lee, Free Dental Clinic Mar. 30. Hours to be an Dr. Thurman, Second Course will begin in early fall. 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P. Kinchlow was in Edwardville Tuesday attending to business. ..Mrs. Sally Lowe who has been suffering with pleurisy is greatly improved. ..Mrs. Susia Mayberry, an native member of Golden Gate Lodge No. 3, departed this life Wednesday, February 16. The lodge mourns the loss of their dear sister. The Golden Link has been broken fourteen times since their organization in 1900. Mrs. S. Cowan is president and Mrs. G. A. Hopson is secretary. POPLAR BLUFF NOTES The Valentine concert given by the Ladies' Aid at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Monday night under the direction of Mrs. L. E. Hutson was a decided success.....Rev. F. S. Bowles, district superintendent of the M. E. church, held his last quarterly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 15th....There will be a leap year entertainment and a mock marriage at the C. M. E. church February 29th. The ladies will accompany the gentlemen to the church....The debate and box supper given at the M. E. Church Monday night was well attended. The debate, resolved "That Frederick Douglass did more for the Colored Race than Booker T. Washington," was decided in favor of Frederick Douglass. The speakers were: Prof. A. J. Anthony, Alvin Duke, Richard Pickins and L. T. Lee, Judges, Prof. J. B. Davis and C. N. Wilson.....Mrs. J. H. Nevils who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. P. C. Payne, of St. Louis, for two weeks, has returned home.....Rev. Duke prescheduled a very impressive sermon Sunday morning at the C. M. E. Church. The meeting was well attended.....Mr. J. E. H. Hobson who has been ill for some time is improving...Mr. J. W. Murphy of Morocco was the guest of friends in Poplar Bluff Sunday.....The Stewardess' Board No. 1 was royally entertained at the residence of Mrs. Willis Bulliner, 606 Lester Street. The hostess served a delightful two-course luncheon. KINLOCH NOTES The Mother's Club met at the residence of Mrs Henderson. A pleasant and profitable evening was spent.... Mrs. Cross entertained a number of her friends Last Sunday....Arnett Garner is making a rapid progress selling The Argus in Klinoch. WEBSTER GROVES NOTES By Mrs. L. Laird The reception given by the Parent-Teachers' Association of the Douglas School last Thursday was a very successful affair. Miss M. Belcher of the Y. W. C. A. of St. Louis, gave a most interesting and uplifting talk, after which the officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Mrs. M. Goodwin, president; Mrs. Sadie Harris, vice-president; Mrs. Mary Elkin, secretary; Mrs. Pathinia Morrison, assistant secretary; Mrs. Lillie Shaw, treasurer, and Mrs. Annie Polk, chapain. Light refreshments were served. Quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church Sunday, February 27th at 3 p.m. Farm Avenue Baptist Church was sold last Sunday at the court house in Clayton by the building and loan association. Little Hugh, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stone of Adams Street, has been very ill at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stone. Mrs. Jennie Williams entertained with dinner last Sunday, Mrs. Leola Laird and mother, Mrs. Margaret Lewis of Pulaski, Jenn. Mrs. Ella Whits of St. Louis is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Riley. Mrs. J. B. Labidie is ill. Mrs. Fannie Bessley of Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of relatives, having been called here to attend the burial of a sister. JEFFERSON CITY NOTES By W. C. Major Mr. M. E. Clark was the guest of Col. Alex Slater for dinner Sunday evening. The menu was of a superior nature. Some of the catables were: Spring chicken, stewed and roasted chicken, sweet and Irish potatis and one of those apple pies that melt in your mouth. While they dined; music was furnished by three charming young ladies. A pleasant evening was spent with the Colonel.... Miss Payne of Columbia visited her sister who is attending Lineoln Institute, Saturday and Sunday.... Mr. Frank Evans was seen riding the river route car across the M. K. T. station Sunday for an unknown cause of many years.... Mrs. R. McDewell of Hannibal made a sport visit in our city Sunday and Monday.... Mrs. Gievena, the Foreign Missionary, is in our city doing a great work for God and man. She has made several interesting talks telling of the black man in Africa, who know not God. She is stopping at the home of Professor Victor Collins.... President R. F. Allen is a visitor in Detroit, Mish. an important business.... Lin- coln Institute is still increasing by receiving new students from neighboring states....The girls that board in the city and attend Lincoln Institute are preparing an excellent program to be rendered the first week in March for the improvement of their lunch room. The admission will be 5 cents....When you are thinking about taking out an accident insurance policy see W. C. Major, agent for the N. A. A. I. Company and be protected....Mrs. Ida Warren has moved to East Main St....Mr. Arthur Carroll is employed at the Woolworth Store....The Home Town Girl" made quite a hit, as it was a real musical show. The attendance was good....The Unity League invites all members to be present Sunday so as to decide on several important proposals for the success of the league....The attendance at the Second Baptist Church Sunday was good at both services and the pastor seemingly was greatly encouraged. Several new members were added during the great revival by Rev. Lee, the evangelist....Don't forget the call for fifty men by the brotherhood at the Second Baptist. Church at 3 p. m. Sunday. H. Hogan, president; W. C. Major, secretary. CARTHAGE NOTES By Mrs. Cora Tinnon The Second Baptist Church is having a revival. ..Mrs. Fred Webb has been confined several days suffering from a fall....Rev. Givian stopped over with us a night en route to Kansas....Brother Vernon passed away at Lebanon a few days ago at a rips old age....Mr. Robert Armstrong of Kansas City spent Sunday here with his mother....It is reported that Mrs. Harriet Whotom is losing her mind....The fourth quarterly conference held by Rev. Harris was a glorious one.Mrs. Isabelle, who has been ill is much improved....The socials given by the ladies of the M. E. Church proved a success. Carthage Band furnished the music. Messrs. Webb, Irvin, Patterson and Ealy were the speakers....The Lincoln celebration given at the Baptist Church was largely attended....Mrs. Sophia Flippins and Mr. Wesley Peal are indisposed. BONNE TERRE NOTES Mrs. J. Herrington entertained the Sunday School board -last Tuesday night, February 15....Mesdames Hilram Townson and Hattie Keaton of Valles -Mines visited relatives here last week....The literary society of Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church rendered its first program February 17th....The second of a series of cottage prayer meetings was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Maul....Mr. Edgar Long of St. Louis is spending a few days with home folks....Mr. George Johnson of Valles Mines was in town Saturday....Miss Alice MeeGee spent the week-end with home folks in Festus....Mr. S. L. Townson mingled with friends in Festus, Saturday and Sunday....The matrimonial bee is buxing around here. Stop and listen. Somebody's wedding day must be near....Mr. F. Coffman of Herculaneum was a visitor here Sunday. Think he contemplates becoming a citizen of our little city!....Rev. A. J. Sanders, pastor of Brown Chapel, received many compliments on his sermon, "Changes," Sunday morning. FREDERICKTOWN NOTES By A. L. Woolfork Tuesday afternoon the teachers and pupils of Langton school laid aside their regular work and rendered an excellent program, to the delight and satisfaction of the many friends and parents who were in attendance Much praise is due the faculty for its efficient work. The principal, Prof. H. A. Wheeler, invites especially the parents to visit the school more frequently...The Valentine entertainment at Salem Baptist Church last Tuesday evening, was quite a fun-maker, as also a marked success...Mr. James Davis, one of our oldest citizens, is preparing for the celebration of his 81st birthday, which comes only once in four years, February 29th...The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matthews this week...Messrs. Abe Davis and John Madison were visitors in Farmington last week...Little Alma Woolfork is slowly recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia fever...Mrs. Ellen Hobbs has about recovered from pneumonia...Mrs. Edna Kempt and niece, Edna, are visiting her daughter Miss Mary Cayce of St Louis...Mr. Lewis Villars, one of Madison County's most progressive farmers, boasts of butchering the largest hog in the county, weighing 475 pounds. HERCULANEUM NOTES Mrs. Mabel Edwards of St. Louis is visiting friends here....The entertainment at the A. M. E. Church was a financial success.....Mrs. J. W. Colin who has been at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Denton of Cape Girardeau, has returned home, reporting his sister much improved.....Mrs. F. Coffman spent Saturday and Sunday in Borneo Turo.....Mrs. Walker, Mosem. K. Graigg and L. Patterson are confined to their beds.....Mrs. Chester Robinson who has been very sick is up again.....The masquerade ball given by Mrs. James Waters at the K. of R. Hall was well attended and highly enjoyed. .Meedames Graham, M. Jaskin and Sophia Johnston were the guests of Mrs. J. W. Coin Saturday evening. .....Mr. Bollen Nelson who has been ill for quite a while is convalescent. EDWARDSVILLE NOTES There will be a mass meeting Sunday, February 27th, at Mt. Joy Baptist Church for the purpose of discussing whether the Negroes of Edwardsville are getting just recognition. Rev. J. Phillips, T. Fisher, Andrew Smith, Blumie Robinson and others interested in the well-doing of our race will speak....There will be a musical concert Monday night, February 29, at Wesley Chapel given by the Pastor's Aid....Miss Leola Brown attended a Valentine social Monday evening in E. St. Louis....Floyd Brown of this city who is attending Lincoln High School in East St. Louis, has been chosen athletic director of the Lincoln School Journal....Mrs. Hollena B. Moxley of 1915 Market St., E. St. Louis, spent Wednesday as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Elmira Williams, 422 Brown St....Sunday School at Mt. Joy Baptist Church has been changed from 9:30 a.m. to the hour preceding church services in the morning....Rev. J. Fisher has just closed a most successful eight days' revival at Wesley Chapel with eight converts....Mr. B. Staben of 1100 N. Main Street has taken over the management of Edwardsville's Colored Base Ball team and promises to have the best team the boys have had here in years. CHESTER NOTES By Miss M. Bigby The oyster supper given Friday evening, February 18th, by Messrs. J. A. Minger and J. C. Wade was a great success. The supper was well attended by white and colored. An enjoyable evening was reported. The Lincoln School is progressing nicely...Mrs. W. H. Speese was a guest at the Lincoln School Thursday...Mrs. J. C. Wade is agent for the book of the life and works of Booker T. Washington and other useful books pertaining to the Negro. Rev. Speese was out of town Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. N. Bigby had as their guests Sunday, Mr. J. A. Minger, Miss Mabel Bigby, Mr. and Mrs. Mischeoux...Mrs. F. Nelson was hostess to the Stewardess Ladies Friday afternoon. A pleasant evening was enjoyed...The ladies of the A. M. E. Church entertained with a program on Tuesday evening. MOUND CITY NOTES By Mrs. M. T. James Rev. Stovall preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning and Rev Braddock preached at night at the First Missionary Church...Rev. W. D Simma has returned after a pleasant visit with his wife at Newberg, Ind....Mrs. Stratton who left for Chi cago spent a few days with her father-in-law, Mr. Stratton of Murphysboro....Mrs. J. W. Ware and Master Frederick Woodson are indisposed...There will be a grand entertainment given by the mothers and deacons for the benefit of the Missionary Baptist Church. The public is invited to come out and help. JACKSON NOTES R. E. W. Rev. S. S. Pitcher spoke Sunday morning, his theme being "There is a time to keep silence." Beautiful illustrations were pictures by the pastor....Mrs. McGuire, our newly-elected superintendent, was at her post Sunday. A large number were present....Mr. Bule Wade has been elected superintendent of the Corinthian Baptist Sunday School....Miss Hazel entertained a number of young people at her residence Sunday evening....Mrs. Sallie Robb of Madison, Ill., is here visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Butha Henderson....Mrs. Hester Eulinger was the guest of Mrs. Bush Saturday....Rev. J. G. Hayes, the world organizer of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, was in town last Tuesday evening making preparations for the district convention of the knights and daughters of this district which will convene in April. While here he obligated four new members in the order....The second quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, February 27th, with Presiding Elder J. D. Barkdale and Rev. M. S. Smith of Cape Girardeau. Owing to the sickness of Helen Pitcher, she has been unable to attend school for some time....Members of the Negro Fair Association of Cape Girardeau County will hold their meeting Feb. 29 at Cape Girardeau....Mrs. Conna Sanford visited, the school Friday. We are glad to have the patrons call. Mr. George Meyers of Crystal City spent Sunday here with his family. The ladies of the A. M. E. Church are busy preparing for/the leap year social which will be February 29th. Each lady escorts a gentleman, takes an untrimmed hat and requires the gentleman to trim it to suit his taste.... Mrs. Joseph Carson spent a pleasant week with her mother, Mrs. Mary Cayce. She returned to Potosi Friday.... Miss Corinne Wilkins has just closed a successful term of school at Coffman, Miss Lorinne Staten, Bernice Hunt, Laura Wilburn, Mrs. David Buford and Mr. Rossie Madison attended the exercises Saturday.... Master Clarence Reynolds had the misfortune to bruise his eye while spinning tops. Medical aid rendered him able to resume his studies Monday.... Rev. Bowles preached two very interesting sermons Sunday. Rev. W. H. Spurlock preached the sacramental sermon to a large appreciative congregation.... Rev. A. L. Reynolds and congregation are very busy trying to finish up the conference year's work.... Mrs. Harry Cayce of St. Louis is the guest of her mother, Mrs. P. Boddie.... Mr. William Clay is quite ill. His condition is serious.... A combined program rendered at Douglas School Monday was very largely attended by patrons and friends. Tuesday was "gala day" for the youngsters.... Mr. Samuel Burke has recovered from a recent fall. His mother is yet quite ill.... Mrs. Jane Hunt is gradually recovering. Messra. Abraham Davis and John Madison of Fredericktown were Sunday visitors.... Mrs. P. M. Cayce entertained with an evening tea Sunday.... Mrs. Scott Cole has recovered sufficiently to resume her household duties.... Mrs. Richard Occamore of Spott was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Maggie Burke, Saturday. Master Kossuth Baker was injured about the ankle with a top. The accident rendered him unable to be at school.... Mr. Weyman Chappell of Coffman attended to business here Monday.... The Pythians and Calanthians hope to make March 26 a day of joy and thanksgiving.... It is an evidence of spring when some folks start to work so we believe spring is near at hand. CAPE GIBARDEAU NOTES By Miss H. N. Jones Prof. Turner Rundel of Culpville, Ill was a visitor here last week...Miss Hattie Burnett of Urbana, Ill, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Midgit...The erroneous statement of Mr. "Tann" Davis, son of Mr. Washington Davis, being killed by a train is untrue, but he is quite ill at Searcy, Ark...Sunday at the A. M. E. church a splendid quarterly meeting was enjoyed. At the morning service Rev. J. D Barksdale, P E, preached an excellent sermon, as did Rev. S. S. Pitcher in the afternoon. Quite a number from Jackson were present...Miss Maud Townsend of Bonne Terre, was the guest of her sister, Miss K. D Townsend, last week. While here they, with Mr. E. E. Allen, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowan at a six o'clock dinner Monday evening...The Mite Missionary Society met last week with Mrs. E. Staten...Mrs. W. H. Lawrie entertained the Baptist Missionary Society Thursday evening...The Crystal Art Club was entertained by Miss K. D. Townsend last week...Mr. George Walls is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lucinda Walls, who has been quite ill, but is improving...Mr. Flint Brassfield and Miss Maye Farrer were united in marriage Sunday by Rev. C. W. Cole...Mr. and Mrs. John Neal of the Heley's Settlement are the proud parents of a fine boy...Mrs. Sumanthe Taylor, mother of Mrs. O. O. Nance, died at her home in St. Louis, Sunday. Professor and Mrs. O. O. Nance left for St. Louis Sunday bearing many floral offerings from several of the teachers and friends in this city. Professor Nance returned in time to be at his post of duty in the school room Monday. ST. CLAIR NOTES By Miss A. I Brooks Mrs. M. Inge, Mr. I. Ewing and N. Ewing were visitors her last week..... We are glad to say that the sick are much improved.....Mr. J. Robinson is on the sick list this week....Miss Hazel White spent a few days at Moselle, Mo....We had our regular services on last Sunday at the Baptist Church. Rev. O. Wallace delivered a soul-stirring sermon....Professor Goins of Moselle, Mo. spent Sunday here. CHARLESTON NOTES M. L. E. Rev. C. H. Green preached at Shiloh Baptist Church Monday evening in the absence of Rev. J. G. Hayes. ...Rev. E. E. Turner will leave soon for Sikeston, where he may make his home for awhile. ...Mrs. William Hamilton returned Sunday after a week's visit to her mother in Jackson. ...Mr. W. H. Cloyd entertained the young people's club Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Edna Palmer After spending an hour in games, dainty refreshments were served. All report a delightful time. The next meeting will be with Mrs. William Trice. ...At Perry's Chapel A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, occurred one of the most beautiful weddings Charleston has seen for some time. As the sweet strains of a wedding march pealed out the bride's attendants, Misses Lucile Hawkins, Willia Black, Madalene Galvin and Esther Bletson, entered with the groomsmen, Messrs. Wm. Moody, Alfred Rivers, Wm. Cloyd and H. J. Carter. The bride followed on the arm of the groom, and after a very impressive ceremony by Rev. J. B. Hopkins the two were made one, and Miss Mable Galvin became Mrs. Henry Fulks. A very large audience witnessed the ceremony. A large part of the audience were white friends of the bride and groom. All wish the couple a long and happy life. PADDY NEEDED THE MONEY Respect for the Dead Evidently Had Little Place in the Makeup of This Irishman. A good old story has been resurrected of Paddy Maher, who one time was a handy man for an undertaker in a town in the County Kerry. So healthy had the people become that the undertaking business was very slack, and full time was never certain, and overtime out of the question. Therefore Paddy resolved to migrate to Liverpool. Arriving there practically penniless, he applied to an undertaker for a job. "What can you do?" asked the undertaker. "Anything at all about a funeral," said Paddy. "Well, I can't give you a regular job," said the man, "but you can go and lay out old Cohen, the Jew, in Palestine street, for a start." Away went our hero, and shortly returned, having done his work and brought measurements, etc. "There's nothing else for an hour or so," said the boss, "so we'll go and have a drink." They had one, and then Paddy said: "Now ye'll have one with me." "I thought you were spent up," said the boss. "So I was," said Paddy; "but luck ye here. And he produced a sovereign. "Where did you get that?" asked the astonished boss. "I found it in the ould Jew's hand when I laid him out." "Oh, you shouldn't have touched that," said the boss in alarm. "The Jews always put gold in the hand of their departed. You've committed a great crime." "What 'ud an ould Jew want with good whin he's dead?" asked Pat. "To pay his fare across the Jordan," replied the undertaker. "Oh," said Pat, with a broad grin, "let the owl chap swim. What are ye drinkin'?"—London Tit-Bits. Have You Tried Acorn Bread? Although the Germans are making war bread out of all kinds of materials, they will have to go a long way before they invent an entirely new kind of bread. Beans, peas, maize and other substances have been mixed with wheat or rye in the past. Mashed potatoes, mixed with wheas or maize flour, were used by poor people on the continent years before the war broke out. Rice flour makes fine yellow bread, while the chestnut bread that forms the chief food of the Corriican mountainers is very digestible, agreeable to taste, and keeps fresh over a fortnight. Bread has been made from scorna especially by the peasants of France Moses, dried and powdered, are still used for bread by Norwegians, and other substances that have been used, most of them yielding little nutrition without the addition of cereal flour, in include the roots of colchicum, iris, mandragora and hellebor. Activities of Women Dr. Hazel Edison has been made a deputy coroner at Tolt, Wash. Pennsylvania's only woman deputy sheriff, Miss Frances W. Grans of Amesia, has resigned her position to become a bride. The Cambridge Law School for Women will be as nearly a replica of the Harvard Law school as it is possible to make it. Mrs. Louise K. Thiers of Milwaukee, Wis., who recently celebrated her one hundred and first birthday, is a real Daughter of the American Revolution, her father having been on the military staff of George Washington. In Persia a girl who is learning to weave Persian rugs serves her apprenticeship by tying 30,000 knots a year, for which she is paid 91 cents. A new coat-of-arms for the state of Massachusetts has been completed by Mrs. Amelia Fowler, said to be the most expert needlewoman in the United States. "Him" Didn't Stop Screams John McKinney, living in Shelby county, was in Shelbyville recently with friends. He became separated from them and they went home without him. It was too far for McKinney to walk, so he called up a cousin living in Shelbyville and asked for some money to pay for a night's lodging. The cousin told McKinney to go to his (the cousin's) home to spend the night. John started out and found a house which he thought was the right one. He pounded on the door, but no one answered. Then he tried a window. He raised it and crawled through. He was greeted by the shrill scream of a woman, who was standing on a bed. John announced that she need not scream, for it was "him." "Him" didn't mean much to Miss Lulu Long. She continued her screaming. A brother came running into the room with a gun and McKinney soon had his hands stretched far above his head. Hearing the noise, the cousin, who lived next door to the Long home, rushed to the rescue and the situation was soon cleared.—Indianapolis News. VARIETIES OF STOVES NATIONS HAVE DIFFERENT METH- ODS OF KEEPING WARM. Russian Sleeps Over Brick Contri- vance in Which Slow Fire Burns— Holland's Heating Arrangement Perhaps Most Economical. The stove is, comparatively speaking, a new invention. So late as the time of Queen Elizabeth people did not have chimneys; they built their fires in a round hearth in the middle of the room, and when chimneys were introduced, the old-fashioned folk all grumbled, because, they said, smoky air was good for colds. But to the eastward stoves of brick and porcelain were commonly used. A stove made of brick is used in Russia, and in it a slow fire burns all night long. On top of it, when night comes, the peasant and his whole family, in their sheepkins, lie down and go to sleep. It is nice and warm, rather like a window seat that is over a radiator, and sometimes there is a second shelf overhead for any stranger who may be staying overnight. The brick stove of the Russian peasant, in all probability, came overland from China too long ago to talk about, for the Chinese have stoves of brick and clay shaped something like it. In Japan there is not much need of keeping warm, but whatever stoves there are in a Japanese home are low, for the life here is all carried on sitting or kneeling on the floor. There is a rough clay stove, made especially for the great rice kettle, that costs only a few cents, and when broken the poorest can buy another. There is a dainty little charcoal stove on which the cooking is done, and beside it stands a pretty basket filled with the softest and finest charcoal. There is also a small stove or furnace to heat the water for the bath. And still more odd is the little earthen bed-stove, used as we use a hot-water bottle, shaped like a curled-up cat, and it is called "neko" (the kitten). The German stove of porcelain, with its curious decorations, has figured in many a story of German life. A porcelain stove will hold the heat a long time and keep a room warm with but little attention. In Holland, where the working people are often at home for a little while at noon, they have the most thrifty arrangement of all—what might be called a portable stove, a stove in an iron bucket. When the children come home from school and the older people from work at noon, instead of lighting the kitchen fire, one of the children takes the fire bucket and trots around the corner to the firewoman's. The bucket is just large enough to hold a piece of burning peat or some live coals, and a teakettle sits on top. The old woman who sells fire and hot water fills the bucket and kettle for a tiny sum, and the child goes home with just enough fire and water enough for the family dinner. Charcoal, is commonly used for cooking in France, Italy and Spain, because it makes a small, hot fire. The Italian keeps warm (or says he does) over a small fire of what we would call an earthen hand-warmer with coals in it, called scaldino. Only within the last few years has it been possible to find rooms that were heated on the American plan anywhere in Europe. The people keep warmer in this country than in any other spot on the surface of the globe in the temperate or frigid zone. Mourned His Seven Cents. There is a story running about Cleveland of a man who lost his pouch etbook containing over a thousand dollars. When he discovered his loss he hurried back to the place where he had stood while removing a bill from the wallet, thinking he might have dropped it there. And as he rounded the corner and came in sight of the spot he saw a newaboy toop over and lift the heavy purse out of the gutter. "That's mine," he cried, running up, "that's mine! Look at the initials, boy—they're stamped in the leather. X. Y. Z. D'ye find them there?" "Guess it's yours all right," said the boy, handing it over. The man gave the boy a dime, and departed, and as he went he went muttering: "A street car ticket would have done just as well, just as well! He hadn't looked in it—didn't know what was in it! Out seven cents! Out seven cents!" New Source for Dye Woods. American dyestuff manufacturers have turned to Central and South America for dye-wood supplies which may make them independent of shipments from Jamaica and British Honduras, now barred by a British embargo. Investigation by agents of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce has disclosed that there are vast quantities of dye woods available in South and Central American countries and never exploited because of the lack of market. The commerce bureau is co-operating with logwood importers in an-ranging for purchases. Too Bad. "What's that string on your finger for?" "To remind me of something I am to get for my wife." "What have you to get?" "Blamed if I haven't forgotten what it was." WORKER OF THE MOTION PICTURES NEW MOVIE THEATRE MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON Saturday, February 26 CAPTAIN ALVAREZ And a comedy with an All-Colored Cast. Sunday, February 27 THE BIG BROTHER Three-Part Drama of Family Ties. THE ANGEL OF PIETY FLAT Two-part Cowboy, Indian Drama. Monday, February 28 THE KING'S GAME Pathe Gold Rooster Play Featuring Arnold Daly and Pearl White. Starting Friday, March 3 THE IRON CLAW Starting Monday, March 6 THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE Every Thursday The Great Universal Serial "GRAFT" Showing Life's Daily Strifes Due to Political Influence and its Con- sequences. Everybody Should See It. 5 Cents ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS By H. T. M. THEATRES STRING BEANS AGAIN DRAWS BIG CROWDS TO THE BOOKER WASHINGTON String Beans, the extemporaneous eccentric comedian, is again demonstrating his inimitable drawing power by filling the Booker Washington Theater at every performance this week. When the curtain rose for the first show, Monday night, the house was packed and it has remained so ever since. That St. Louisans like his style of comedy is evident from the hysterical applause he is receiving. His program is much on the same characteristic order of his previous visits here. It varies much for, as we state, String Beans is an extemporaneous comedian, and is liable to say or do most anything at any time. It takes a good assistant to keep up with his melange and in this he is well supported by Mrs. Burton, who has a good voice and is winning her share of applause. Beans is original and has discarded vulgarity, therefore his popularity grows. Benbow and Baby, a new act in this section, are scoring a decisive hit in their conglomeration of absurdity. They sing well, have a humorous line of talk and several good dancing stunts. They open and close strong. Toy and Buddie Brown, in a neat edition of song, dance, and comedy, are repeating their former success here. The little lady is especially a favorite on account of her artistic work. They sing several songs and close with a conversational number that merits an encore. ALONZO MOORE ALIVE A communication from Fayette, Mo., special to "The Argus," last week, told of the supposed death of Alonzo Moore, the magician, and was signed "B. A. Thomas, a friends of his." "The Argus" printed the news in good faith. Later information from a reliable source, contradicts the statement and assures us that Moore is alive and well. WONDERFUL DEEP S Ocean Bottom AT THE COMET ODEON These marvels deep-sea photography, the first and only pictures taken under the sea, show miles of adventure and mystery on the ocean's floor. A wonderful and ever changing panorama is revealed of a world heretofore unknown to man. See the strange fish; the battle to death between a TWO NEW SERIAL PHOTO-PLAYS, FOR THE MOVIE THEATER "The Iron Claw" Starts Friday, March 3. "The Strange Case of Mary Page," Monday, March 6. Moving picture patrons have tired of the average moving picture serial that is being put out these days. The Essanay Company, realizing that, has produced an entirely new sort—a series of stories, each complete. "The Strange Case of Mary Page" is the tale and it is to run for fifteen weeks at the Movie Theater where it will be shown every Monday, beginning March 6." Henry Walthall and Edna Mayo are the stars of this production, which is not a dramatized dime novel, not a mere stringing out of thrills on a thin story. "The Strange Case of Mary Page" is a real drama and Mr. Walthall is without any sort of doubt, the greatest actor who ever appeared in a series. So great an authority as Vachel Lindsay, in his book "The Art of the Moving Picture," says that Mr. Walthall is the greatest actor in pictures. "The Iron Claw," Pathe's greatest photo-play, a serial featuring the famous Elaine Trio, with Pearl White, will be shown Friday, starting March 3, at the Movie Theater. The week's program, beginning Saturday, is one of the best ever shown on Market St. NEXT WEEK AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER Beginning Monday, February 28 BEN CHURCHEE A Comedy Musical Act. LEONARD HARPER and ARCEOLLA BLANKS Singers and Dancers. GREEN AND PUGH With New Trimmings. KARTMAN THE GREAT Magical Wonder Worker—Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. BAYES AND BAYES In Songs, Dances and Witicisms. Kartman, the great magacian, who will be at the Booker Washington the first half of next week, is on the bill at the Hippodrome this week. OPEN AT NIGHT The partors 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. MMEB. MATTIE MAPP CALHOUN 2927 Lawton. Bom. 1693B The Guaranteed Hair Culturist. Holding a diploma from the Slaughter System. Actual results in six treatments. I am offering to all new patrons a box of oil, gratis. Give me a trial. CHARITY CARNIVAL Grand Charity Carnival given by the South End Auxiliary for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home, at Pythian Temple, Monday evening, February 28, 1916 Good music. Mrs. Z. P. Harris, president, Mrs. L. M. Brown, secretary, James W. Grant, general manager. You can always depend upon HENRY ERAUN for lowest prices in STAPLE AND FANCY GEOERIES 1700 Goose Ave. EA MOTION PICTURES Secrets Revealed TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 man and a shark; deep sea forests and meadows of the Bahamas; Native boys diving for pennies; divers exploring an ancient wreck and numerous other thrilling scenes. Seven reels of views never before shown to mortal eye, at the Comet Odoon, 21st and Market St, Tuesday, February 29. Anti-Segregation Notes Anti-Segregation Notes Two hundred thousand pieces of literature are being sent out from Anti-Segregaton Headquarters, 3137 Pine Street. The Boy Scouts and a number of other high school boys have been of great service; also a number of smaller school children came to assist us in folding circulars. A large quantity of this matter is being reserved for Sunday, to be handed out at the churches and theaters. EVERYONE WHO CAN ASSIST US IN THIS MATTER REPORT AT HEADQUARTERS AT ONCE. Persons owning automobiles who will give us their services on Sunday to convey distributors and literature to distributing points, and also on Tuesday to assist in getting persons physically disabled to the polls, will do us a great service. We are under many obligations to the janitors from the City Hall for their services. Special permission was granted by Building Commissioner McKelvey for them to report at noon each day and assist in reaching the people. The same is true of Mr. I. H. Bradbury and his host of drivers in the city's employ, and hundreds of white people have been reached through this medium. Arrangements are being made to have 50,000 cartoons illustrating Lincoln's famous expression, "This country cannot exist half slave and half free." These will be distributed on Monday and Tuesday. We need a thousand volunteers to help us in the matter of getting this and other literature into the hands of the people. Make a sacrifice and give us your assistance. This is your fight and will be your victory if it is won. Returns from the election may be obtained at Anti-Segregation Headquarters, 3137 Pine Street. EDMOND OELN Mrs. H. A. Smith, Sec. St. Louis Branch N. A. A. C. P. 2343 Market Street, City. Dear Madam: Replying to your favor of the 18th inst., would say that I am unequivocally opposed to the residential segregation of Negroes in the City of St. Louis, and intend to vote against it. The idea is wholly un-American, unjust, unfair, uncalled for, and in my opinion tends to humiliate and hinder the progress of a people who at beat are struggling against great odds in the race of life. Yours truly, EDMOND KOELN. Mrs. H. A. Smith, See'y, C-0 National Ass'n for the Advancement of Colored People. In reply to your inquiry regarding the question of residential segregation would say that I am opposed to the enactment of any ordinance which would tend to engender a race or class prejudice, be it for or against the white or black race, so long as they are law-abiding citizens. It is inconsistent with the spirit of the framers of our constitution to discriminate against, any class and therefore illegal. In setting forth the fundamental principles of this government, viz: personal rights and liberty of speech, religion and thought, the forefathers of this nation never anticipated a curtailment of the rights of domicile for any law-abiding citizens. If an ordinance of this character would be upheld and declared legal it would establish a precedent that would justify the segregation by a majority against any minority of white people, be they German, French, Italian, Jew of Gentile. In my opinion, at no time since the Civil War, when the prejudices among our people developed into the "know-nothing" movement, did it behoove every true American and especially the press, to exercise their best efforts to subdue or keep down a revival of such prejudices, particularly in view of the conditions abroad, as it does at present. Very truly yours, OTTO STIFEL. Speak bravely, as you have been, to the people; let them feel and know that they who are for us (the true blue, highly bred, justice loving and God fearing white people of Missouri) are more than the ill advised and short sighted, who seem to be against us. Tell them that the former, a majority of Missouri white people will never stand for turning broad-gauged and imperial Missouri into a Mississippi or a South Carolina. Mashing, repressing, restricting and crippling the toe or foot harms the body and head as well. In like manner, enraging, humiliating or disgregating and denying to American citizens the full right of manhood liberties of owning and occupying their property without reasonable detriment to neighbors, will work greater harm to those who bring on the woes than to those aimed at. Tell our people to fear God and keep themselves to the true, and that St. Louis, always at the head of the column for progress, will marsh earnest on again after next Tuesday, guaranteeing freedom and larger liberty and opportunity to all of her worth while citizens, who make good in education LOUIS ARGUS and productive efficiency. Let all do their duty next Tuesday and then keep on doing it. Did You Ever Stop-To Think? Did You Ever Stop-To Think? What It Means To Purchase a Piano From My Store. You are not only assisting to build up a Negro Enterprise and help provide future employment for Negro young men and women, but you assure yourself careful and honest attention by one who is interested in you and wishes to see you well treated and always satisfied. And better yet, you get the advantage of high quality and low prices. When I sell you a piano I expect to make a booster of 100 you, naturally I am as interested as you in your purchase. I have the goods, real high class goods. My prices and inducements are so tempting you can not fail to take advantage of them. Think of this: We have about forty pianos in our headquarters that I am going to sell at $100 less than their real value. These I will sacrifice in order to make room for a new line and new make we are about to receive. The lot consists of such makes as Steinway, Chickering, Cable and Nelson, and Jessie French. Now is the time to add a permanent cheer to your home at small cost. May I assist, you? Call at my store or phone Bomont 1792 W. and I will call on you. CHAS. H. WATKINS, 2905 Laclede Ave. Pushing The Clover Leaf All claims paid promptly. See me before taking your next insurance. Mr. E. Hawkins, Supt. Clover Leaf Casualty Co. Dear Sir:I wish to thank you for the prompt payment for the injury I received a few days ago. I highly recommend the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. for all those who need sick and accident protection. To the Public:—I take this medium of informing the public of the fairness by which the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. pays their claims. I recently became a member of the company and shortly after receiving my policy, I sustained an accident. Mr. E. Hawkins called upon me and we readily adjusted the claim for $20.00 without hesitation. 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