St. Louis Argus

WEALTHY S. C. NEGRO LYNCHED National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People Makes Investigation of the Case. Find that Anthony Crawford was a Wealthy Peaceful Citizen. Jealousy of his Success Was Cause. Whole Family Ordered to Leave Abbeville, S. C. Governor Manning Says He Will Redeem State From This Dreadful Curse. By Bringing Perpetrators To The Bar Of Justice. The Abbeville lynching, personally investigated by the undersigned on the ground, presents such an unusual spectacle of a southern governor and a southern community taking vigorous steps to put an end to mob rule and bring lynchers to justice, that you may consider it worth editorial comment. Very truly, Roy Nash, Secretary N. A. A. C. P. New York, Nov. 22.—Governor Richard I. Manning, of South Carolina, as a result of the recent lynching of Anthony Crawford, at Abbeville, has taken a stand which promises to clear the state of the stigma which attached to it during the administration of his predecessor, the interiors Ole Blessen, Governor Manning, in a statement given out to the press on the day before election, says: "I was out of the state when the Abbeville lynching occurred. As soon as I learned of it I called Solicitor R. A. Cooper and Sheriff R. M. Burts, of Abbeville, to the office and called on Coroner P. W. R. Nance, of Abbeville County, to comply with the law and furnish me with a copy of the testi- A. M. ANTHONY CRAWFORD mony taken at the coroner's inquest. I found that the coroner held an inquest, but took no testimony. The lynching referred to occurred on October 21 in one of South Carolina's most beautiful and progressive cities. Anthony Crawford, the victim, was a Negro fifty-one years old, worth over $20,000. He got into a row with a white storekeeper named Barksdale over the price of cottonseed. It is reported that Mr. Barksdale called him a liar and the Negro cursed him roundly in return, whereupon a clerk ran out to give Crawford a beating with an ax handle. He was saved from this by a policeman who arrested Crawford and took him to the municipal building, but when they let him out on bail a crowd of men took after him again, intent on punishing him for daring to curse a white man. "The day a white man hits me is the day I die," Anthony Crawford once said to a friend. When he saw the crowd coming after him, he went down in the boiler room of the gin, picked The St. Louis Argus up a fourpound hammer, and waited. The first man who came, at him, McKinney Cann, received a blow in the head which fractured his skull, but someone hurled a stone which knocked out Crawford before he reached anyone else. While he was down, they knifed him in the back and kicked him until they thought they had finished him, when they permitted the sheriff to arrest the unconscious Crawford on condition that he would not take his prisoner out of town until they knew whether Cann would live or die. Cann wasn't hurt as badly as they thought, but nevertheless a mob went back to the jail at four o'clock that afternoon, took their keys and guns away from the sheriff and jailer, dragged Crawford through the streets of the Norman quarter with a rope around his neck, hung his mutilated body to a pine tree at the entrance to the fairgrounds, and expended a couple of hundred rounds of ammunition at it. On Monday a meeting was called in the Abbeville. courthouse at which it was decided to order the sixteen sons and daughters of Crawford and their families to abandon their $20,000 home and get out of the state by November 15. After the meeting this mob pro- P ceeded to close up all the Negro shops in Abbeville. As a further guarantee that the Crawford family is to be defended in their right to live in South Carolina and enjoy the property accumulated by three generations, Governor Manning has written Mr. Oswald Garrison Village, vice-president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as follows: "I realize the gravity of this offense and am determined to do everything in my power to bring the offenders to justice. I have called on the sheriff of Abbeville County to take the necessary steps to prevent any unlawful action with regard to the expulsion of the family of Crawford. "I am giving serious consideration to this matter with a view of making recommendations to the legislature, so as to be able to deal with such conditions when they arise." If you want a nice heated room for the winter, advertise in the Argus. ST. LOUISE-MO., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1916. DOCTORS SERIOUSLY INJURED Dr. J. T. Brewlove, 2038 Market St. and Dr. H. T. Bolden, 1827 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, were seriously injured Thursday night, in an automobile accident which occurred at Garrison and Lawton Aves. According to a report given out from the City Hospital, Dr. Brewlove suffered a fracture of three ribs and right arm. Dr. Bolden suffered from a fracture of left leg and internal injuries. The condition of both is serious. Drs. Brewlove and Bolden were on their way to meet their wives, who were at Mrs. Malone's, 3100 Pine, attending a party. The other machine was driven by P. H. Smith, 206 N. 23rd St, a service car. Witnesses were Floyd Finney, 2932 Lawton, Fred Dillard, 2209 Pine, Olie Watson, 3029 Laclede and Leo Jackson, 2938 Lawton. DR. JONES TO SPEAK "The European War, Its Outcome" will be the subject discussed by Rev. Dr. R. D. Jones, Ph.D., at Taboraec Baptist Church, Sunday. He will also speak at Metropolitan Church at night. These subjects will be illustrated. Y.W.C.A. This week marks the ending of the first year in our new home at Lucas and Garrison, which event will be celebrated with a special service Sunday afternoon in the gymnasium. Stirring messages will be given by visiting clergymen. Splendid musical numbers will be rendered. Singing will be led by Girls' Chorus, assisted by Adult Choral. Every Association member and friend is invited to be present at the service. THE MOUND CITY SOCIAL SETTLE MENT These are busy days at 2343 Randolph street. The Day Nursery has a large patronage and is well cared for by Miss Mary Brummer. The Bab Clinic, on Wednesdays, with Dr. McClellan attendant physician, and Pur Milk Station are in charge of Mrs. M. L. Turner. A Dental Clinic will be opened soon. Classes in embroider and crocheting are held Tuesdays and Thursday, 2 to 4 p. m. The Physical Culture classes are held in the kindergarten room of L'Ouverture School Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:30 p. m. A large number of new books have been received from the Central Library Books are given out Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p. m. Children's Story Hour every Saturday afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to all who may be interested in any of the various activities. "MISS SCRATCH'S GRADUATIN' CLASS." Mrs. Ruth Games Shelton will present her popular, comedy, "Mir Scratch's Gradiating Class" at St Paul A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, Dec. 7, for Stewardess Board No. 2. The comedy is another one of Mrs. Shelton's own productions, and has a large following, although it has been given repeatedly. It is always greeted by a packed house. The play will be rendered by the leading members of St. Paul. Special seats will be reserved for the "Scratch Alumni," persona having been a "Scratch Graduate" before. They are requested to wear class colors. A Bunkertown lunch will be serve after the play. Admission, 10 cents. Mrs. C. H. Harris, President. Rev. W. B. Johnson, pastor. SETTLED OUT OF COURT The case of J. W. Moore and Isabella Steward of 2641 Market place, brought by Jane. D. Moore, was settled out of court to the satisfaction of both parties concerned. E. H. Taylor was the attorney. DONATIONS FROM BANNEKER SCHOOL The Old Folks' Home, and the Colored Orphana' Home return thanks to the pupils and teachers of Banneker School for large donations received on Thanksgiving Day. (Signed) Mrs. F. W. Jackson for Orphana' Home; Mrs. Lottie Johnson for Old Folks' Home. MASS MEETING SUBSCRIBERS There will be a mass meeting of the Christian Churches at Douglass Hall, Sunday afternoon, December 3, from 3:30 to 6:30 p. m. According to the plans many interesting speakers will address the audience. The principal subject will be: "Why the Colored Man's Vote-Should be Cast and Counted." Notice will be given of the white churches where evening discussion will be given on the above subject. Everybody invited. BISHOP C. H. PHILLIPS TO ATTEND FEDERATED COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN AMERICA Sessions to be Held Here December 6 Nashville, Tenn., Special to the Argus: The Federated Council of the Churches of Christ in America will convene here December 6. This body represents thirty Protestant churches with a membership of 17,000,000. It is understood the sessions will be held at the Second Baptist Church. The program will consist of reports, discussions, symposiums and addresses that will be educational and instructive. The local friends of Bishop C. H. Phillips will be delighted to know he is one of the representatives of the C. M. E. Church and will be in attendance during this Council. Bishop Phillips is a clear thinker and a forceful speaker. He is in every way competent and will creditably represent his church before this distinguished gathering. Among the prominent laymen to attend will be Dr. J. F. Lane, president of Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee. DON'T FORGET 'THE CARNIVAL OF THE TREES'' The Board of Managers of the St. Louis Colored Orphan! Home will hold a grand entertainment, "The Carnival of the Trees," at the W. Y. W. C. A. Gymnasium, Garrison and Lucas Ave., from December 4 to December 9, inclusive. An invitation is extended to all volunteer bodies to give us their liberal support for this occasion. Mrs. Elmira Vapier, Chairman; Mrs. Ollie Walton Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle will confirm a special class Wednesday, December at 8 p. m. The new year commences next Sunday with the season of Advent. The woman's auxiliary will give a carlor social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Story, 4206 W. Belle, Thursday, December 7. Mr. Isadore Shaffner, 4276 St. Ferdiand, is returning home from Albuquerque, N. Mex., where he had gone or the benefit of his health. He is accompanied by his father, who was summoned there last week. LANE TABERNACLE NOTES. Rev. J. W. Jacobs, Presiding Elder of the St. Louis District, held his first quarterly meeting last Sunday. He reached two powerful sermons which are much enjoyed by the entire congregation. With Dr. Jacobs as Presiding Elder and Dr. Smith as pastorreat things are expected from Lane tabernacle this year. The reports of the quarterly conference showed a marked improvement on all lines. Dr. Smith will preach Sunday at both services. Subject for the 11 'clock service, "Lost Opportunity," and at 8 p. m. subject will be "Grieving the Holy Ghost." At 2:30 o'clock the annual sermon f Elks will be held. Special music y the choir. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Next Sunday Dr. Stevens and the officers will announce the final details of he winding up rally of the year, getting ready for the soul-winning campaign early in January. Dr. A. C. Powell, of New York City, will help he pastor in the revival this year. Dr. Stevens will preach Sunday morning and Rev. Nichols, of Pacific, Mo., at night. A number of distinguished Baptist ministers including Dr. Gilbert, of Nashville and Dr. Jernagin, of Washington, will attend the National Federated Council, at the Second Baptist Church in this city, next week. Pastor Stevens will represent the National Baptist Convention. ANNUAL ELECTION ANNUAL ELECTION The annual election of officers of the Ellencardville Civic League will take place Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. at St. James Church, St. Perdinand and Pendleton avenues. ORPHAN HOME DINNER Delany School furnished the Thanksgiving dinner for the children of the St. Louis Colored Orphans Home Thursday. National League On Urban Conditions Among Negroes, Sends Out Letter With Strong Points Showing the Success or the Failure of Negroes Who Immigrate North in Search of Work Dear Editor: We write this letter for publication in your next issue because we feel that it touches upon a situation of vital importance to every member of the race. Negroes in large numbers are leaving the South for the North. Many are securing good positions. Those that are sober and responsible and know how to give an honest day's toil are holding their positions. The indolent, inefficient men, however, are soon discharged, become a burden to the northern communities and bring reproach and humiliation in thrifty Colored citizens in communities where white people have not hitherto considered Negroes undesirables. The National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes urges the right-thinking Negroes of the South and everywhere to discourage the wholesale migration of shiftless people between any two points, be they North or South. The league also warns Negroes against fraudulent agents who are collecting employment fees and who disappear soon afterwards. Negro labor is in demand. Use that fact to improve the efficiency of that labor by demanding: First, better wages where the wages of Colored men are below the current wage; second, better working conditions so that your health will not be impaired by the work you do; third, better living conditions, both for yourself and family, so that your efficiency as a worker will not be impaired by living conditions which prevent proper rest and recreation to fit you for the day's labor, and base these demands on the fact that all these things will make your work more valuable to yourself and to your employer and make for better feeling between the races. The National Urban League urges Negroes everywhere to take advantage of this great industrial opportunity to work in co-operation with their local neighbors whether North or South, for the improvement of conditions which will affect both races. NEGRO TAKEN FROM OFFICER BY TEXAS MOB AND HANGED Clarksville, Tex., Nov. 29.—Buck Thomas, Negro, who, it was charged, entered the home of Austin Bishop March 23, last, and attacking Bishop and his wife with a club, injuring both, was taken from Deputy Sheriff Will Lum, four miles west of Clarksville last night, and hanged. The Negro had been held in the Bonham Jail since his arrest five months ago. Late yesterday he was removed from Bonham by officers and was en route here to appear before the grand jury. According to officers, a mob took the Negro from the deputy sheriff, who was driving to Clarksville in a buggy, and hanged him to a tree less than 100 yards from the public road. The body was brought to Clarksville by Sheriff Martins after midnight. The grand jury is in session today and Judge Benton delivered a special charge calling for an investigation of the hanging. COLORED OFFICERS CATCH CROOK Special officers Logan and Crockett were highly complimented by the Chief of Detectives on account of the arrest of Gus Crews, November 17. Crews carries a long string of aliases. He has been arrested 21 times in the past 25 years, served numerous sentences in the workhouse, often fined in Police Court and has been sentenced to the Missouri State Penitentiary on four different occasions, from which he escaped October 30 and was apprehended by the officers mentioned. KANSAS CITY POLICEMAN CON- VICTED OF BEING ROBBER Kansas City, Mo.—Lawrence Quinn, a policeman, has been sentenced to two and one half years in the penitentiary by Judge Latahsh for aiding Edmund Aspinwall, 19 years old, a yard clerk for the Missouri Pacific, in a box car robbery at First Street and Grand Avenue. Quinn was on duty during the robbery and wore his uniform. Aspinwall was given two years. Two box cars were opened. Two sacks of potatoes valued at $6 were taken from one, and three boxes of oranges, costing $15, from the other. The goods were hidden in a shed at Garland and Rochester Avenues, near Quinn's home at 2405 Rochester. He admitted the robbery. That furnished room can be quickly rented. Advertise in the Argus. Final Date for Payment of Subscriptions and Renewals at Dollar Rate Forwarded to Jan. 1. Collectors Unable to Cover Big Circulation Field by Dec. 1. All New Subscriptions $1.50 Per Year We have decided to extend the time for payment of Argus subscriptions until January 1. This additional time is granted to our subscribers because our force of collectors have been unable to finish the work of covering the big field over which our circulation is extended and also by request of a large number of our subscribers who were unable to pay for their renewal before Dec. 1. This extension of time to January 1 does not affect the advance price in the subscription rate of the ARGUS. All new subscriptions will be accepted from this date, December 1, at the rate of $1.50 per year IN ADVANCE ONLY. But present subscribers will be permitted during the month of December to pay up back dues and renew their subscription at the old rate of one dollar. This offer will positively close January 1. Do not wait for our collector to call Send in your dues or phone-Bomont 1452 and we will send one of our representatives to you. THIRD OF OHIO'S LYNCHERS ON TRIAL Lima, O.—Edward Hall, third of the alleged participants in the attempted lynching of Charles Daniels, a Colored man, here on the night of August 30, and of the rioters who attacked Sheriff Sherman Ely when he refused to tell where he had hidden his prisoner, has been placed on trial at Ottawa, Putnam County. The state contends that Hall climbed a telephone pole and fixed the rope which was noosed and placed about the sheriff's neck. Ely yielded to the mob when the rope was pulled taut. Ten state's witnesses told of seeing Hall climb the pole and fixing the rope. COLORED WOMAN IS "COP" Los Angeles.—Mrs. Georgia Robinson, recently appointed to the office of police woman by Chief of Police Snavely, is the first Colored woman in the United States to hold such a position. Mrs. Robinson is an unusual woman. She speaks French fluently and is studying Spanish. In her official position Mrs. Robinson visits cafes, dance halls and other place of amusement frequented by Negro juveniles. FINED $300 FOR INSULTING COLORED GIRLS Boston, Mass.—Oma Houghton, a white man from "Down South" was fined $300 by police court Judge Parmenter for insulting two young girls here and after they ignored him, kicking at one of them. Houghton was knocked down by another white man for his act. BATTLE OF CARRIZAL AT PYTHIAN HALL Monday-Evening, December 11th. A unique and elaborate literary photoplay, musical under the auspices of Mound City Lodge, No. 4, K. of P., will be given Monday evening, Dec. 11th at Pythian Hall. Features of the entertainment will be the rendition of a high-class literary and musical program and the moving picture of "The Trooper of Troop K" or The Fighting Tenth Cavalry at Carrizal. The literary and musical program will be published in next week's Argus. COLORED RELIEF ASSOCIATION On Monday evening, Nov. 27th, the Citizens' Relief Association completed its organization by electing Rev. E. J. Dodson, general president; E. K. Boyd, vice-president; C. E. Graves, secretary; J. E. McWorter, treasurer. The object of the association is to assist financially the Colored Orphans' Home and if possible the Old Folks' Home in Carondelet also. Quarterly reports are to be given to the press of all money received and the specific purpose for which it is expended. This association aims by making such reports to guarantee as far as it is humanly possible that every cent received will be used for the benefit of the children in the home or for the care of the aged in the other institution. MEMORIAL SERVICE The annual memorial service of Polar Wave Lodge, No. 112, I. B. P. A. Elks of the World, will be held Sunday evening at 2:30 at Lances Tabernacle church Fairfax avenue. The public in general is respectfully invited to attend. J. C. LUCKY, Exalted Ruler. CARL E. MORRIS, Secretary. PRICE 5 CENTS HAVE A BOX OF ORO SENT BY ARCEL OST Paro College Co., 3100 Pine Please mention the name o., 3100 Pine'St., Dep't. A nition the name of this Paper OR K Vans, Packing and S AGE FURNITURE 90 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE 3100 Pine St., Dep't. A1, St. Louis, Mo. the name of this Paper when writing. KING'S TOWNSHIP INS, Packing and Shipping GE FURNITURE. 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Mrs. Etta Simms attended the Bureau Institute at the Welcome Mission in Kirkwood last Tuesday.... Mr. Tom Gregory is ill....Miss Ellen Given and Adella St. James are out again after a slight illness....Mrs. Carrie Parson and nephew, Hugh Wallas, of St. Louis, were pleasant callers of Mrs. Wm. Lindsey last Sunday.... Mrs. Izora Perry gave a birthday surprise party for her sister, Miss Iona Burnett, on November 24, at her residence on Holland Avenue....A large number was present and many beautiful presents presented to Miss Burnett. Refreshments were served by the hostess....Rev. C. C. Kitchen, of Wagoner Ave., after undergoing an operation at Barnes' Hospital, it at home now and willing to see his friends. CHESTER, ILL. Rv Mabel Bigby Rev. Speese preached in Grand Tower Sunday....Miss Mabel Biggy was in Sparta Tuesday....Mr. E. L. Mischeaux spent Saturday and Sunday in Chester....Mr. J. A. Minger was a St. Mary's visitor Sunday....The A. M. E. Church ladies are having a large success selling tickets for the Thanksgiving supper.... MEACHAM PARK, MO. By·Miss V. M. Johnson The Embroidery Club met at the residence of Mrs. Georgia Robert last Thursday.....The evening was enjoyed by all.....Miss Ada Bell was a visitor at the Rose Hill Church last Sunday....The Willing Workers Club met last Saturday at the residence of Miss Susie Randell. Lunch was served, and the evening spent in crocheting.....Mrs. Lila Rodgers and Little Richard were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bell last Sunday.....Mr. Robert and Mrs. .L Bell are on the sick list.....Every Negro should take the Argus. COFFMAN NOTES Bv Miss C. Valle Mr. John Douthit, of Farmington, spent Tuesday here as the guest of Miss Augustine Swink.....Rev. Carl Sager (white), filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. Church Sunday at 3 p. m. A very interesting sermon was preached....Miss Imagine Staten has returned from a pleasant sojourn with her sisters in Farmington.....Mrs. Jeff Swink and Misses Augustine Swink and Reeva Mathers were Staab Town visitors Sunday.....Mr. Wesley Douthit, of St. Louis, Mo., visited here last week.....Mr. Gripp has found his way into a large number of homes, since he came to Coffman.....Mr. Chas. Swink and his son, James, spent the week-end at Perryville. ....The last chance to renew your subscription to the Argus for one dollar is today.....Hereafter, it will cost one dollar and fifty cents. CAPE GIRARDEAU. Mrs. Charlotte Wilburn, who has been confined to her bed for the past two weeks, is reported to be improving.....Cape Girardeau deeply sympathizes with Miss K. D. Townsend over the loss of her brother, Mr. Octave Townsend....Rev. J. H. Henderson and S. M. Arthur went to Deering, Mo. Wednesday to hold a quarterly meeting of the Executive Board of the Baptist Association....The funeral services of Mr. Albert Green, who died Wednesday morning, were held Thursday....The deceased body of Mrs. Emma Eulingenburg Snider was brought through this city Saturday night en route to Jackson, her former home, for burial....Excellent services were enjoyed at Second Baptist Church last Sunday....Reports from the rally showed over $300 with Mr. Jno. Johnson's Club in the lead....The usual splendid services were enjoyed at the A. M. E. with one addition in the evening....Mrs. Eliza Adkins, of Charleston, was a Cape Girardeau-visitor Monday....The home of Rev. M. S. Smith was threatened by fire, Monday, but by the aid of the neighbors, it was extinguished before the arrival of the fire department. FESTUS NOTES By Mrs. S. L. Carter The quarterly meeting at St. John's M. E. Church Sunday was a very great success, spiritually and financially:...Services were conducted by Rev. F. Bowles, district superintendent, who was accompanied by his wife....We feel honored to have entertained such distinguished guests.…Dr. J. Eldridge Hunt, State Grand Master of Mosaic Order, paid our little town a visit last week in the interest of the Order.…Those on the sick list are: Mr. Alex Bates, Miss Eulah Berryman and Mr. Jacob Smith.…Mr. Phillip Carter injured his hand badly, while at work in Crystal City last week.…Little Ava Poston is slowly improving. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. By Mrs. C. P. Jackson Father W. H. H. Brown, of DeSoto, Mo., is conducting an evangelistic meeting at the M. E. Church....Great interest is being manifested....Mrs. C. W. Wilson, who has been ill for a long time, is able to be up again....Rev. E. Z. Hunt is spending a few days in Carruthersville, Mo....Little Dengor Wyatt, after a few days! illness, is able to be at school again....Mrs. Juan Sylvester is out again after a spell of illness....The Ladies' Community Club was highly entertained Monday by Mrs. W. C. Kelly at her home, 820 Garfield St. The twelve members presents, speet the evening discussing the various plans for improving the club. Next meeting will be held December 1 at the residence of Mrs. Ben Spencer. Mrs. Mallie R. Wyatt, president; Mrs. Juan Sylvester, THE ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION Reporter...Prof. J. Sylvester returned home Friday from Cape Girardeau, Mo.....Mrs. S. E. Townsend entertained the Stewardess Board No. 1 of the A. M. E. Church last Tuesday night at her home on Alice Street. A delightful two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. Mrs. Ben Spencer, president; Mrs. C. C. Smith, secretary. The funeral of Mrs. L. Marsh was conducted Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. Church. Salem Court No. 35 had charge of the services. The S. M. T. 'S. and Union Benevolent Societies, of which she was a member also turned out...Mrs. Mattie Dickson, after transacting business here, returned to her new home in Detroit, Michigan, Friday...All of the churches will have services Thanksgiving Day. Some of them will also serve dinners on that day...Mr. Clarence Buckner, of St. Louis, Mo., visited relatives in this city Monday...In this city, an epidemic of mumps has spread among the Colored children; an epidemic of measles among the white. As a result, the regular attendance of school is being greatly reduced...Revs. Miller and Todd, pastors of Mount Zion and St. Paul Churches, respectively, surprised their congregations by exchanging pulpits Sunday morning...Mrs. Mary Edwards and Mr. Bud Jennings are on the sick list...The Embroidery Club had a fine session at the residence of Mrs. M. Lawson Friday afternoon. Much good work is being done, and the club is hoping to have an exhibit soon. The concert given at the Second Baptist Chureh November 20 was largely attended. The pastor, Rev. J. Grant, was well pleased with the success they had....The four sewing circles met jointly with the Allen Chapel Sewing Circle and they all had a delightful time....Miss Demby, one of our noted singers, gave a recital at the Union Baptist Church November 23. The weather was unfavorable, but it proved to be a success. We hope to have her come again in the near future....The Sewing School recently moved from Crows Hall to the Union Baptist Church meets every Saturday evening from 2 to 5 p.m. All girls and ladies are cordially invited to attend....Latha Baker, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, died Saturday night, November 25, at the residence of his parents on Salu Street, after a long illness....The Union Baptist Sewing Circle was entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. McEmery Thursday afternoon, November 23. A delightful evening was spent by all....The N. A. A. C. P. installed their officers at the N. B. F. Hall, November 27, for the ensuing year, beginning January 1, 1917. Stewardess Boards Nos. 1 and 2, under the direction of their presidents, Mesdames Geo. Maul and G. W. Robinson, have repaired the parsonage and supplied it with cooking utensils ST. CHARLES, MO. ALTON NEWS BONNE TERRE NOTES By Buth B. Davis Mrs. Greenlee is all smiles.....J. Henry Fulton' had the misfortune to laceer his hand with glass.....Mrs. Julia Ransom, of Alton, Ill., visited her nephews, Messra G. W. and Henry Robinson.....Dr. J. E. Hurt paid Boyd's Chamber an official visit last week. The chamber also reports a successful entertainment on November 24.... The music class conducted by Miss Ethel Jackson, of St. Louis, is making progress, satisfactory to both patrons and teacher.....Mrs. Wesley Cottles, of Helena, Montana, is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Greenlee.... Little Irene Herrington is convalescent.....Attucks Schools is the proud possessor of a piano.....Little Anna Marie Wright has been on the sick Hist.....Carl Robinson was painfully burned on the face and neck by a slight explosion.....The Sunday-school Board met at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Maul. Arrangements were made for the Christmas program. FARMINGTON NOTES By Dayse F. Baker Mr. Thos. Cayce attended to business here the latter part of the week..... Miss Edith Cayce has resumed her work at Mineral Point....Mrs. Geo Meyers has returned to Crystal City....Mr. Chas. Dqouthit and son, Fielding, were up from Coffman Saturday....Mr. Lindsey Clay, of St. Louis, visited here the first of the week....Ye bachelor girls and maidens, the leap year is nearly gone!...Miss Hortense Kennedy is spending her vacation with home folks at Greenville....Glendora, the babe of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker, has recovered. Your neighbor as well pay half of the subscription as to read your paper all of the time....The remains of Mr. Henry Burke, a former resident of this place, were brought here Monday, accompanied by the wife, Mr. Sherman Burke and Mr. Thomas Burke. His brother, Mr. Samuel Burke, of Festus, was present at the funeral, which was conducted by Rev. A. L. Reynolds at the M. E. Church....Mr. Jerome Valle has decided that a winter without the Argus would be too lonesome a season....Mr. H. B. Keats has succeeded in organizing a young men's social club, which will be a source of pleasure for the young men....Mrs. Jane Mitchell, Mrs. Ferd Madison, Mrs. Rossie Madison and son visited Douglass School Friday....We are quite thankful that the list of subscribers is increasing. May many more decide to read this newsy budget. SPECIAL NOTICE All young women out of employment who can furnish good references would do weil to register in the Y. W. C. A. Employment Agency at 703 N. 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They sell wholesale and retail. Insist on having their goods when you are ready to buy your next broom. The more the demand, the more men can be employed. The men receive a salary and are taught the trade. The Colored men have a foreman, Mr. A. B. Jackson, 3037 Pine Street, and while he is blind, he can inspect the mops and detect any defect quicker than a man with two good eyes, who is not trained. Their work is good. Call for their brooms and mops. DAWG Page 9 WHAT'S THE USER? "My dear," said Mr. Scadson, "these reckless expenditures of yours must cease." "To what do you refer?" asked Mrs. Scadson. "Well, for instance, that fur coat you are wearing. According to this bill it cost eight hundred dollars." "Men never do appreciate what women do for them," replied Mrs. Scadson, in the verge of tears. "For a whole week I fought the temptation to buy another coat I liked better, priced nine hundred and fifty dollars, and finally took this one because I wanted to save you money." Natural Deduction "That woman," said Heriock Shomes, the great detective, "has evidently heard that lemon juice is good for the complexion." "Cause why?" asked old Dock Watson. "She has such a sour-looking face," replied the g. d. "But as a rule, women have better complexions than men." "Naturally," commented the pill peddler. "No, artificially," snapped Shomes. Wantsit—Do you know how long this bill of yours has been running? Nopay—I believe it's been running now about six years, but— Wantsit—Say, I believe you've discovered perpetual motion. Nothing Doing. There was a man in our town. His business was slow; It kept going down and down— An advertiser? No. Those Dear Girl "I was surprised to see so much paint on your face last night," said the first dear girl. "I never saw anything like it in my life." "Is that so?" exclaimed the dear girl No. 2. "Well, if you can't afford to buy a mirror of your own I'll lend you one." Deserves Drowning "What is the name of that song Mr. Yawper is singing?" "It's a new sentimental ballad entitled, 'Drifting In A Canoe With the Girl of Your Dreams.'" "As a rule I am not in favor of rocking the boat, but in a case like this I think it ought to be done." Page 4 ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2041 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phonie, Bement 1462 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Other Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....50 Single copy.....65 Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Entered on same when matter April 5, 1892 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri, under the set of March 8, 1892. MEMBER NATIONAL BORDER PRESS ASSOCIATION THE SCHOOL LOCATION That the school bond issue has been passed because of this city at a recent special election, not the locality of the proposed school for grades. There seems to be an unusual interest in matters concerning the location of this school that it was the intention of the Board of the new school on Cottage Avenue, some of Simmons schools. This however, can have being true. It does not seem possible that the Education would entertain such an issue where can be no reason or wisdom (rom the good to the greatest number,") why the school should be located in any portion of the city. The facts stand out too prominent that the child will tell you it is too far to be required Belle, Finney or Fairfax neighborhood, every adult who has the welfare of the child tells you that the Finney-Fairfax neighborhood location for the school, and we believe that in the case, and the fast growing neighborhood education will not ignore the wishes of the people. PLY THE LAW TO THE BALLOT CROSS First feature of the election frauds now under evidence of a conspiracy indicated. The thieves in politics and law, some of high degree, deliberately conspiring to depress and imprison them almost causes one to lie in soul and dastard blow at the freedom and land, we do not wonder at some of our best efforts, without regard to party, to punish such conspiracy. If a man can be dragged from the best legal accusation or warrant, than the effect of the American people rests upon a very small was no attempted colonization; if there was missioners were responsible, for they had no opportunities and facilities to investigate for the list of voters for every precinct before the courts on November the seventh were nothing but conspiracy to overturn the law; to driveible citizens; to choke the voice of the people; to government of thugs and terrorism. This will be stopped. It is too late to reincarnate hate that made the shot gun policy and dominant force in elections years ago, in the gratulate every Republican and every Democrat hand this citizen's non-partisan movement, the ballot. For the good of the city, for the Democrats and Republicans, every local effort to the men guilty of these election frauds higher up" or lower down; whether they judges and clerks; whether they are whistle they are Democrats or Republicans, apply them understand that the ballot is a saired Article not be touched by violent hands or soiled finally for present results, but for the future it must be punished. Now means repetition next spring; it may be crooks and toughs that peaceful men means that we consent to hand over our element of brutal and dishonest men, who may and spot every department with corruption in the chance to stop these outrages; the law Democrats and Republicans, are with us; there is no chance to hide. Let the problem individual. Let every man who has been and imprisoned, sue the man or men for damn no stone unturned" and when the spring event eroses will be out of town, in prison or around the polls. New York office, Flint & Peacht, 25, North 11th Street, Chicago office, Flint & Peacht, Bayonne Building A shaft office, Flint & Peacht, Chambers Building, Northville office, Flint & Peacht, independent Life Building. Now that the school bond issue has been passed by the vote of the people of this city at a recent special election, naturally the question of the locality of the proposed school for the colored children arises. There seems to be an unusual interest on the part of the parents concerning the location of this school since it has been rumored that it was the intention of the Board of Education to build the new school on Cottage Avenue, some where near Sumner and Simmons schools. This however, can hardly be accepted as being true. It does not seem possible that the honorable Board of Education would entertain such an idea for a minute as there can be no reason or wisdom (from the point of the "greatest good to the greatest number,") why the school for colored children should be located in any portion of the city known as Elleardsville. The facts stands out too prominent to be ignored. A school child will tell you it is too far to be required to walk from the West Belle, Finney or Fairfax neighborhood, out in the "ville." Every adult who has the welfare of the children at heart will readily tell you that the Finney-Fairfax neighborhood is the only logical location for the school, and we believe that in the face of the facts in the case, and the fast growing neighborhood that the Board of Education will not ignore the wishes of the people. APPLY THE LAW TO THE BALLOT CROOKS The worst feature of the election frauds now under investigation is the evidence of a conspiracy indicated. The thought of a set of men, versed in politics and law, some of high degree and many of low degree, deliberately conspiring to deprive men of their vote and imprison them almost causes one to lose faith in humanity. It is a foul and dastard blow at the freedom and sanctity of the ballot, and, we do not wonder at some of our best citizens getting together, without regard to party, to punish such shameless political piracy. If a man can be dragged from the ballot to prison, without legal accusation or warrant, than the enfranchised manhood of the American people rests upon a very sandy foundation. There was no attempted colonization; if there was the Election Commissioners were responsible, for they had months and plenty opportunities and facilities to investigate for the purpose correcting the list of voters for every precinct before the election day. The frauds on November the seventh were nothing but a cold and defiant conspiracy to overturn the law; to drive from the polls reputable citizens; to choke the voice of the people, and to establish a government of thugs and terrorism. This must be stopped, this will be stopped. It is too late to reincarnate the old monster of race-hate that made the shot gun policy and the tissue ballot the dominant force in elections years ago, in the southland. We congratulate every Republican and every Democrat as well who have in hand this citizen's non-partisan movement to protect and purify the ballot. For the good of the city, for the good of the people, Democrats and Republicans, every local effort need be used to punish the men guilty of these election frauds; whether they are "higher up" or lower down; whether they are commissioners or judges and clerks; whether they are white or black; whether they are Democrats or Republicans, apply the law to them and have them understand that the ballot is a saired American right and must not be touched by violent hands or soiled fingers. Not only for present results, but for the future these ballot crooks must be punished. Escape now means repetition next spring; it means polls so surrounded by crooks and toughs that peaceful men will stay away; it means that we consent to hand over our city affairs to the management of brutal and dishonest men, who will filch the treasury and spot every department with corruption. Now is the chance to stop these outrages; the law is with us; good men, Democrats and Republicans, are with us; the criminals are known; there is no chance to hide. Let the prosecutions be general and individual. Let every man who has been arrested at the polls and imprisoned, sue the man or men for damages who did it. "Leave no stone unturned" and when the spring election comes these ballot crooks will be out of town, in prison or very few and far between around the polls. "There is a weapon firmer yet And sharper, than the bayonet, That falls like snowflakes from the cloud And executes the Freeman a will As lightening does the will of God." WHAT WILL GOVERNOR MANNING DO Senior Manning of South Carolina has written a resident of the National Association for the Ad- dult people, a long letter in which he assures tha- t he (Governor Manning) will do all he can case who took part in the lynching of Antho- ble recently. The governor by this letter he the world to be turned on his commonwealth. Will he call the legislature together and WHAT WILL GOVERNOR MANNING DO? Governor Manning of South Carolina has written Mr. Villard, Vice president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a long letter in which he assures the New York editor that he (Governor Manning) will do all he can to bring to justice those who took part in the lynching of Anthony Crawford at Abbeville recently. The governor by this letter has caused the eyes of the world to be turned on his commonwealth. Will he do anything? Will he call the legislature together and cause laws to THE ST. LOUIS ARMOUR be enacted that will forever wipe it. It has always been the excuse lent and shiftless Negroes have thrifty, honest end innocent citizen is like the canker worm, its gren checked even white citizens will be governor do? Let every colored man, who is election day for atempting to vote and Sullivan, sue the men who causes. Don't stop! This is a warfare law be applied. It will settle fraud years to come. What the ballot crooks need to theml They are guilty and can press these tools of fraud at or place them in prison. Bell, Forest 8000 "Catering to churches be enacted that will forever wipe out this terrible curse? It has always been the excuse of the south that only the indolent and shiftless Negroes have been lynched, but in this case a thrifty, honest end innocent citizen has been the cruel victim. It is like the canker worm, its growth has no limit. If it is not checked even white citizens will fall by its rule. What will the governor do? Let every colored man, who was arrested and imprisoned on election day for atiempting to vote, do like the Negroes, Lucas and Sullivan, sue the men who caused such false arrest for damages. Don't stop! This is a warfare of law. We only ask that the law be applied. It will settle fraud at the polls for the next ten years to come. What the ballot crooks need is plenty of prosecution. Give it to theml They are guilty and can't stand. Press these tools of fraud at all points. Run them out of town or place them in prison. Bell, Forest 8000 Kinloch, Delmar 4202 "Catering to churches, I lead others follow" W. W. Wilkinson MOVING PICTURE EXHIBITOR 4500 Olive St. MAIN FEATURES LIFE OF CHRIST LIFE OF LINCOLN. LIGHT FEATURES JOSEPH'S TRIALS IN EGYPT JEPTHAH'S DAUGHTER. THE LAST SUPPER. THE THE STORY OF ESTHER. THE IF YOUR CHURCH NEEDS FINAN JOSEPH'S TRIALS IN EGYPT. THE PRODIGAL SON JEPTHAH'S DAUGHTER. THE RAISING OF LAZARUS THE LAST SUPPER. THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR THE STORY OF ESTHER. THE MAN HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN IF YOUR CHURCH NEEDS FINANCE LET ME HELP YOU RAISE IT Did it ever occur to you what a nuisance your neighbor's dog is, and what a noble and inoffensive animal your own hound is? It is almost time for the crowned heads and generals of Europe to begin announcing where they expect to eat Christmas dinner. The discovery that the sparrow eats dandelion seeds will help that heretofore somewhat unpopular bird with people who love lawns. Every cloud has its silver lining. With gasoline so high, frugal housewives will not close their careers by starting the fires with it. This being leap year, employment of those girl life-savers at Coney island would seem to be only increasing the perils of bathing for bachelors. A bride feels her importance mightily, and justly so, but when the first baby comes she is so proud she would look in condescension even upon angels. Perhaps the return to the old dances is due to the fact that trippers of the light fantastic have realized that it's no use trying to shock people any more. A Philadelphia doctor says that only 30 per cent of the girls in the public schools of that city eat proper meals. But then no man ever agreed with a woman's idea of lunch, anyhow. Somebody said a thousand years or so ago that the hour for great things is always here, and that all that is needed for great performances is the man. Now it is possible that it is the woman. The war appears to be getting back into its former stride, and is once more dealing in those round numbers which were so popular earlier in the contest. The Russians have taken 40,000 prisoners. It doesn't take a girl long to find out that the young man who sews on his own buttons and mends his own clothes is usually backward about steering her in the direction of an ice cream parlor or talking matrimony. The organization of the ball players into regiments of grenadiers ought to help along preparedness a whole lot. Almost any enemy would hesitate before attempting to face a hand grenade that was hurtling through the air in a corkscrew curve. Yuan Shai-kal was one of a good many Chinese mysteries, and the death of the man who juggled from empire to republic and then from republic back to imperial government and yet once more from imperial government to constitutional republic, does not leave the mystery of his individuality explained. out this terrible curse? of the south that only the indo- been lynched, but in this case a ben has been the cruel victim. It growth has no limit. If it is not fall by its rule. What will the was arrested and imprisoned on state, do like the Negroes, Lucas used such false arrest for dama- e of law. We only ask that the jud at the polls for the next ten is plenty of prosecution. Give it n't stand. all points. Run them out of town Kinloch, Delmar 4202 , I lead others follow" Wilkinson St. Louis, Mo. T. THE PRODIGAL SON THE RAISING OF LAZARUS BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR HE MAN HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CE LET ME HELP YOU RAISE IT. Sallora Do Own Washing. Did you ever notice how spic and span Uncle Sam's jackets always look when they are on shore leave or aboard ship? And did you ever realise that Jack is his own washwoman? They have washdays aboard the fighting ships as well as the housewives have theirs. Every man has to be on the job when the boatswain's mate orders "Wash Clothes." In the old days this was some task. Each man had to wash his soiled clothes in a bucket of water and hang them on the line to dry. But on the newest battleships washing and drying machines have been installed which do away with all hand work and much labor. The old familiar sight of a long line of clothes strung up is no longer to be seen. Also the boatswain's mate has forgotten how to pipe "wash clothes." When Jack's apparel is soiled he just throws it into the washing machine and in a few minutes it comes out clean and dry. Fox Liked Hia Comfort. An unusual sight met the gaze of a Duarte (Cal.) man when he opened his house the other morning and found his swinging seat occupied by a full grown fox. With the cushion for a nest the fox was resting comfortably and evidently enjoyed his quarters. When his presence became known the members of the family came trooping out to see the porch climber. Then the fox disappeared under the house, where his nature prompted him to hide until the spectators left the porch, when, finding the coast again clear the fox gracefully jumped on the porch and into the swinging seat, and, with an almost human air of comfort and satisfaction, adjusted the pillow and settled down to. complete the morning nap. When again interrupted the fox disappeared and headed for the mountains. The theory that it had escaped from a luxurious captivity probably accounts for the domestic tastes of the visitor. How Do You Say It? What word is most frequently mispronounced? "Arctic," widely pronounced without the first c, would have a high place in the list. Others might be these: Oulinary for culinary, la-mentable for lam-entable, stro-plane for s-e-roplane, so-climate for scell-mate, cupolo for cupola, charlette roach for russe. A man is blown by the company his wife keeps. A dreamer that never does never gets any place. People who expect to get married are expecting just about what they will get. A good diplomat appears to be a fellow who knows how to talk but never does. After all, there is no best seller that can obtain the popularity of the pocketbook. Knights and Ladies of Lincoln Safe Charity Sane Wisdom Economical Justice AN UP-TO-DATE Twentieth women on equal terms with the m week of $6.00, and funeral benefits of $ and their children under 16 years of age good standing. Dues $1.00 per month. BENEVOLOENCE and PROTECTIVE SOCIAL FEATURES-BEAUTIFUL AND LADIES OF LINCOLN with a me different sections of the country. We are to you, which time and space will degrees: The Junior Branch has three degrees and the Supreme Branch presses a lesson vividly for the practical AN UP-TO-DATE Twentieth Century Benevolent Order, admitting women on equal terms with the men; paying sick and accident benefits per week of $6.00, and funeral benefits of $100.00, free physicians to all members and their children under 16 years of age where both parents are members in good standing. Dues $1.00 per month. BENEVOLENCE and PROTECTION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. SOCIAL FEATURES—BEAUTIFUL RITUAL The Order of the KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF LINCOLN with a membership growing very rapidly in the different sections of the country. We would be glad to explain the many features to you, which time and space will not permit at this time. We have nine degrees: The Junior Branch has three degrees, the Subordinate Branch has three degrees and the Supreme Branch has three degrees; each of which impresses a lesson vividly for the practical person of every-day life. FOR MEN AND WOMEN THE KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF LINCOLN and women, taking in the women on o same privileges and benefits as the men moving in a standard of morality--that always been acquired of the women; who morality for women, but to raise it for a Do you wish to be respecting, join the KNIGHTS and LADIES of LIN have made up their mind to save and co old age. We propose through co-oper 50 per cent or more. You ask how it can plan we have discovered. A hint to the we have not the time and space to discu buying from the same manufacturing c tire out-of-the manufacturer, buy t merchant can buy a small amount. We have the facts and figures on the ed out by a similar organization for ner would be glad to have you call at our off to furnish the representative explaining COLORED MEN and WOMEN who something, and who can furnish referen represent us in St. Louis and surround C. L. RAIL FREE $25 ON YOUR PURCHASE of A PLAYER OR UPRIGHT PIANO THE KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF LINCOLN is a high-class order, admitting men and women, taking in the women on equal terms with the men, giving the same privileges and benefits as the men and all going to lodge together; believing in a standard of morality—that the men should be as moral as has always been acquired of the women; which seeks not to lower the standard of morality for women, but to raise it for men. Do you wish to be self-respecting, self-restraining and self-resisting? then join the KNIGHTS and LADIES of LINCOLN and be one of the class that have made up their mind to save and co-operate, and have protection in their old age. We propose through co-operation to reduce the price of living at least 50 per cent or more. You ask how it can be done, we will tell you through a plan we have discovered. A hint to the wise is sufficient. As we have said before we have not the time and space to discuss the matter fully, but 1,000 merchants buying from the same manufacturing company, or in other words, taking the entire out-put of the manufacturer, buy the goods at 75 per cent less than one merchant can buy a small amount. We have the facts and figures on this plan and it has been thoroughly worked out by a similar organization for nearly the past four years, therefore, we would be glad to have you call at our office or drop us a line, and we will be glad to furnish the representative explaining this feature to you more it roughly. COLORED MEN and WOMEN who have had some experience in selling something, and who can furnish reference, we would be glad to have them to represent us in St. Louis and surrounding territories. No others need apply. C. L. RAILSBACK, Supreme President. P. R. S. I wish to make this one of the happiest and merriest Xmas times, for my race of people, they ever witnessed. There is nothing that could make you happier than a nice piano or talking machine. To help you secure one I will donate $25 as first payment on any player piano or upright purchased from my store during December and the Holidays. All you have to do is bring the above coupon or tell me you saw this offer and the $25 first payment credit will be given you. I have player pianos as high as $1,000 and as low as you can desire; uprights from $100 to $700 and a talking machine that is seldom equaled but never excelled. Phone: Bomont 1792W. CHAS. H. WATKINS, 2905 Lacede Ave. FOR STOMACH AND BOWELS St. Louis Divine Tells of Wonderful Powers of Dr. Thurman's Medicine To whom it may concern, and to all friends and sufferers with that dreadful, aggravating and annoying disease, and complaint known as stomach trouble: Let me say to you, my friends, I have been a sufferer of this trouble in one form or the other for at least fifteen (15) years. I have tried most everything I could hear of and had many treatments and it seemed that everything in general was a failure. But about six months ago, I met Dr. Thurman in this city, who assured me that he had the medicine that would reach my case. I was somewhat reluctant to begin with, but as he explained my case so completely without my aid, I was induced to begin the treatment. Now I have used the Embrocation Vegetable Blood and Liver Tablets New Discovery six months, and must say, I have experienced the best results I have ever gotten from any treatment I have ever taken. You will make no mistake to call and see Dr. Thurman, if you need medicine. You're truly, Rev. C. M. Keeton; Presiding Elder in the M. E. Church. For sale by your druggist.—Adv. Century Benevolent Order, admitting man; paying sick and accident benefits per 100.00, free physicians to all members where both parents age members in ON FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. RITUAL. The Order of the KNIGHTS membership growing very rapidly in the would be glad to explain the many feat-not permit at this time. We have nine degrees, the Subordinate Branch has has three degrees; each of which imperson of every-day life. is a high-class order, admitting men equal terms with the men, giving the men and all going to lodge together; because men should be as moral as has which seeks not to lower the standard of men. self-restraining and self-resisting? then NCOOLN and be one of the class that operate, and have protection in their intention to reduce the price of living at least in be done, we will tell you through a wise is sufficient. As we have said before as the matter fully, but 1,000 merchants company, or in other words, taking the ene goods at 75 per cent less than one is plan and it has been thoroughly workarly the past four years, therefore, we vice or drop us a line, and we will be glad this feature to you more it oroughly, have had some experience in selling ice, we would be glad to have them to living territories. No others need apply. SBACK, Supreme President, @ Granite Building Hughes or Wilson Whether Hughes or Wilson, we shall have orphans among us. The St. Louis Colored Orphan Heme is caring for those that cannot help themselves. We need four hundred people to give one dollar each to pay for the construction of an alley. Five Dollars More Received The Willing Workers Club, of Bonne Terre, with Mrs. Annie Robinson, president, sent five dollars to this fund. Mrs. Robinson stated that this money was raised by an entertainment. We congratulate her upon the successful effort. Let others do likewise. Previously reported . $25.00 Willing Workers Club B. T. . 5.00 Mr. M. A. Street . $1.00 Total . $31.00 NOTARY PUBLIC Stonegrapher Phone, Bom. 714; Central #641R. MISS FRANKIE G. RHED 209 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. THIS STAR ON EVERY HEEL And REPAIR SHOP 2315 MARKET ST. MOSES LAMPKINS, Prop. For Sale 3313 Lawton Fine 8 room house, with bath, toilet and barn. A fine home cheap. See W. A. BIBBS 3315 Lawton Lady Agents Wanted at once on salary or commission to handle the fastest line on the market. See GEO. W. YOUNG, Gen'l Agt. 2303 Market St. St. Louis, Me. The JEFFERSON Jefferson, and Lawton Fing Cigars and Soft Drinks a Specialty Ladies' and Gents' Shining Parlor I. H. WOOD, Prop. Bemidt 88 JOS. SPENCER, Prep Mobile Fish And Oyster Co. We handle ALL kinds of Fresh Sea Food, Fresh Oysters, Crabs, Shrimps and Lobsters, direct from Mobile Bay and Golf Court to Customers. All Orders Promptly Delivered. 2615 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. The Euterpe Club had a pleasant meeting last Saturday at the residence of Miss Sara Young. Mr. James Schaffner went to New Mexico last week to bring home his son, Isidore, who has been quite ill. Mrs. Haydee Campbell has been spending a few days with Mrs. E. S. Williams, and she is much improved. The International Alliance will meet in the parlor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church Monday, December 4 at 1:30 p. m. Ministers. Miss Girtie Frazier of Topeka, Kans., spent several days in the city the guest of Miss Lillian Allmon, 2629 Walnut street. Mrs. Robert Neal, 4319 Cote Brilliante, was called to Salem, Ill., her home, to attend the funeral of her stepmother, Mrs. Wm. Eddings. The Frau Frau Club had election of officers last week. Mrs. W. A. Giles was elected president; Mrs. A. O. Thornton, vice-president; Mrs. William Maxwell, secretary; Mrs. C. H. Phillips, treasurer. Mr. Wm. L. Liggins, 2722 Walnut street, has returned from a business trip through the south. Memphis, Birmingham, Montgomery and New Orleans were the principal places where he stopped. Dr. S. Kensington Slaughter of the Kansas City General Hospital is in the city with the intention of locating here. He was one of the star foot ball players of Howard University. The next regular meeting of the Delta Gama Girls will be held at the residence of Miss Corine Robinson, 4533 Cottage avenue, Sunday, Dec. 3d, 1916. Miss Thelma Copeland, President. Miss Bertha Ball, Reporter. The Social Culture Club enjoyed a splendid lecture by Mr. S. H. Dreer, of Sumner High, Saturday evening, Nov. 25, at the residence of Mrs. Ruth Shelton. The S. C. C. members were delighted to have him with them, and a full house-greeted him. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sanford gave a neighborly party Friday night, Nov. 24th, at their residence, 4026A West Belle. A delightful luncheon was served. Those present were: Miss Maggie Sample, Dr. N. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Miss Julia Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Woodson, Wm. L. Sanford and Mr. and Mrs. Coleman. The Carnation Embroidery Club held their regular monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Pittmore, 2521 N. Newstead avenue, Nov. 24th. The usual time was spent transacting business and crocheting. The evening was delightfully spent, and a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Gunne, 3300 Laclede avenue, Dec. 22nd. Mrs. Ranson, President; Mrs. L. Lambert, Secretary; Miss V. M. Andrews, Reporter. The Nasturtium Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. L. DuMaine Nov. 16, with eleven members present. The honored guest was Mrs. E. Lewis. After two hours of smocking and crocheting the hostess served a delicious luncheon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. B. F. Patton, 4459 A. W. Belie, Dec. 7. All members are urged to be present to determine our holiday banquet. Mrs. B. H. Black, President. Mrs. Edgar R. Hollister, See'y. Mrs. G. W. Bohanan, Reporter. The Royal Society Embroidery Club held its monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs. S. Washington, 3311 Franklin avenue. Nov. 16th, 1916. The afternoon was spent in chrochet embroidering, and transacting business. The house was beautifully decorated in club colors. The hostess served a delicious menu. One new member received. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Wilson's, 217 S. Leffingwell avenue, Dec. 28th. Mrs. R. C. Blurtin, President. Miss Isabelle Rhodes, Secretary. Mrs. A. Wilburn, Reporter. Xanthi Sewing Club met at the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Collins, 4296 Ashland avenue, Monday, Nov. 27th. Full membership was present. This club is working under the aupices of Jones Chapel, A. M. E. Zion, 4280 Lexington. The ladies are doing some beautiful needle work for a bazaar. A delicious luncheon was served by Mrs. Mary E. Collins, who is not only a delightful hostess but an accomplished musician also. Members are: Mrs. T. Carter, Mrs. B. Walton, Miss Savannah Reginolda, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Henry Smith and Miss Rosa P. Reynolds, Mrs. Mary E. Collins, president; Miss Etta 'Hutchinsza, secretary and reporter. If you want a nice heated room for the winter, advertise in the Argus. Mrs. Charlotte Simms, of Decatur, Alabama, is spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Mattie Dyer, 1420 Academy. Mrs. Mattie Dodge fell about two weeks ago, while attempting to board a Page Avenue car. She was confined to her bed for several days. Mrs. Mayme Hutt-Lattimore, 3955 West Belle, assisted by Miss Alice Simms, entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Searing, formerly of Washington, D. C., and Mr. and Mrs. Wood, of the Philippine Islands, Wednesday, November 29. Mr. A. Gray, of Little Rock, Ark., mixed business with pleasure while spending a few days in St. Louis this week. He is connected with the Standard Life Insurance Co., of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Gray is spending the winter with her brother, Wm. Ingram, 18 N. Compton Ave. The last meeting of the Booklovers was held at the home of Mrs. E. C. Grady, 4004 Cook avenue. The lesson on "The Book of Isaiah" with Mrs. Bowles as leader, was full of interest and enthusiasm. The guests were Miss Blanche Morrison, St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Briscoe, Columbia, Mo., Msadames D. E.Gordon, S. Green, J. H. Evans, O. Stevenson, Misses Allie Sims and Mabel Story. The Informal Dames had a very enjoyable meeting last Saturday at the residence of Mrs. A. O. Thornton. The election of officers was held with the following result: Mrs. Nellie Agee, president; Mrs. C. H. Hoffman, vice president; Mrs. Edward Wilkinson, secretary; Mrs. Edward Hopson, treasurer; Mrs. C. H. Brown, literary manager. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Purcell, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Cassell, of Denver. Miss Eva J. Jackson sang a sentimental solo, Miss Sarah Young gave a talk on the Juvenile Court. Mrs. Clifford Evans sang a solo. Mr. and Mrs. Malone, 3100 Pine St., entertained a few friends in honor of Mrs. Byrd, of Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. Dr. T. Bolden, of East St. Louis, on Thanksgiving evening. The evening was spent with music and games. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Officer, Jr., Mrs. Dr. Breedlove, Mr. and Mrs. B. Lavine, Prof. Chas. H. Brown, Dr. Haskell, and J. E. Mitchell. A dainty lunch was served during the evening and an enjoyable time was had by all. The E. L. C. Club was entertained Nov. 27th, 1916, by Mrs. Florence Douglass, at the residence of her mother, 2750 Walnut street. The evening was spent transacting business, and crocheting. The club was pleased to have as a visitor, Miss Maggie Henderson. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Luceile Harper, 4359 Finnoy avenue, Dec. 11th, 1916. Mrs. Reed Burbert, Secretary. Mrs. Ida B. Spivey, Reporter. The Bush Relief Association, a social and benevolent club from Ezel Lodge, No. 1457 met Sunday, Nov. 26, at the residence of Mme. S. Bedford, 4241 Finney avenue, as the guest of Bro. S. P. Johnson. After business of the month was transacted the club was addressed by Mr. Bass and Mr. J. C. Campbell. Responses were given by Mr. Theodore Williams and H. Smith. A splendid repast was served by Mrs. Bedford, nobly assisted by Mesdames Curtis Jones and MaeLamore. Next meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Robt. Bush, 4270 Cote Brillante, Dec. 24th, 1916. Robt. Bush, President. H. Smith, Secretary. If you want a nice heated room for the winter, advertise in the Argus. GET A COLORED DOLL. Your little girl's pride and ambition will be greatly enhanced by making her a present of a Colored doll for Christmas. We have a large and beautiful stock to select from. We also furnish wigs. Give us a call before buying elsewhere. "Racial Ideas." Mrs. G. A. Allen, 2708 N. Newport OLD 'FOLKS HOME, 2837 EUGENIA Many thanks to the Young Ladies' Reading Club for their Liberal donation of $41 from their tag-day, of which Miss Aransia-Williams is president. For all business concerning the Old Folks Home call Bemont 1078. Mrs. Lattie Johnson, president; Mrs. Clara James, Secretary. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS J. M. M. STOKES OLDEST MAIL CARRIER DIES Mr. J. M. M. Stokes, an old member of Central Church, who recently connected himself with Tabernacle Baptist Church, passed away last Sunday morning. His son, Rufus Stokes, of Chicago, came down before he died. Mr. Stokes was the oldest Colored employee in the St. Louis post office. He was always active in religious work and spent much time and money in the interest of the social uplift of his people. MRS. NETTIE BROWN LAID TO REST After a lingering illness of more than six months, Mrs. Nettie Brown, wife of Mr. Emanuel Brown of Garrison and Lacede avenues, departed this life Thursday morning, Nov. 23d, at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Brown, who was 41 years of age, was the youngest daughter of the late William and Nancy Morrison and was joined in wedlock to Mr. Emanuel Brown, 19 years ago. She leaves a bereaved husband, a niece, Mrs. Clara Bell, and a cousin, Mr. Jos. Williams. Mrs. Brown was of the Catholic religious belief, and a member of St. Elizabeth church. The funeral was held Saturday morning from St. Elizabeth's and interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Miss Maude J. Howell of 4293A Finney avenue, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19th, 1916, after an illness of over two years. Miss Howell was never confined to her bed, and her sisters and brothers were untiring in their efforts to nurse her back to health. But God saw fit to remove from them this dearly beloved sister. The remains were taken to her former home, Paducah, Ky., by her sister and brothers, Mrs. Laura L. May and Dr. H. D. Howell of 4293A Finney and Mr. Geo A. Howell of Kirkwood, Mo. The funeral was held at Burke's Chapel, of which Miss Howell was a member. She was buried in the family' lot of one of the most beautiful and largest cemeteries of Paducah, by the side of her father and mother. Sadly missed by seven brothers, three sisters and many friends. In memory of my dear mother, Annie Wilkins, who died Nov. 28, 1915. Time rolls on, it will not stay, How I've felt since that sad days. With one so loving kind and true, How hard it was to part from you. --- Maria Anderson, 4296A Cote Brill liant Emma Gray, 1406 Devlin Walter Bishoff, 2343 Wash Willis Samuels, 1706 Mound Lane Henry Gibbs, Madison, Ill. Emma Snider, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Herman Jenkins, Koch Hospital. J. M Stokes, 2612 Morgan. Edward Ford, City Hospital. Grace Washington, 2925 Atlantic Dan Bryant, 1506 S. Second. Lawrence Hunter, 7th and Wash- ington avenue Lucile Hines, 1012 Brooklyn Wm. Taylor, 221 S. Euclid. Henry Burk, 404 S. 23d. Hattle Tobin, 1227 N. 15th street Joseph Moore, 3042 Marnice. Thomas Nowhaw, City Hospital. IN MEMORIAM In the graveyard softly sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave; Lies the one I love so dearly In her lonely silent grave. Peaceful be your sleep, dear mother, 'Tis sweet to breathe your name; In life I loved you dearly In death I do the same. All the world is gray with shadows, Crowds have dimmed the sunset glow Just a year since you left me, Yet it seems so long ago. I often sit and think of you, When I am all alone; For memory is the only thing, Grief can call its own. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Maude Griffin and husband, C. M. Wil kins. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear sisters, Francisle Washington McCall, who died October 3, 1914, and Katie McCall, who died Nov. 30, 1914. Sleep on dear ones and take your rest. It is sad to those you left behind; To sigh and wonder about the past, And then look forward to the time That shall call us from labors to re-ward meet. Sadly missed by father, mother, sister and brother. GUS 'SOOTT AND CO. Undertakers, 2003 Pine St. Phone: Central 1914, Bem. 2400 NEW DANCING ACADEMY The West Belle Academy has reopened under the direction of Mr. A. K. Young, instructor. All of the latest dances will be taught and danced here every Thursday evening. Special attent ention given to new pupila. Good music. Admission 25 cents. Forest Renfro.....4297 Finney Mrs. Mary Lee Lacey.....4297 Finney George Walton Spann.....3444 Lawton Lizzie Simpson.....4432A W. Belle Elwood S. Woolfolk.....713 N. 21st Ethel Taylor.....Florissant, Mo. Fred Theodore McNees.....1523 Clark Maude Alma Parrish.....1523 Clark Romeo Burnett.....4139 Finney Mrs. Alice Mae Robinson.4108 Fairfax Dave Smith.....Foley, Mo. Mrs. Edna Robinson.....1007 Elliott Herman Massey.....6224 Etzel Hazel Baker.....4406 Kennerly Johnie Giles.....1321 Gay Frances Lewis.....1321 Gay Felix Campbell.....4432 West Belle Mary Dixon.....4200 Finney Clayton. William H. Ellis.....Clayton Nettie A. Horton...4280 Garfield, St. L. James W. Turnquest.....Clayton, Mo. Florence M. Freestone--- 812 N. 23d, St. Louis Rev. J. W. Hunt and Mrs. Helen Cook were united in holy wedlock at the residence of Mrs. John Brown, 2603 Morgan street, Nov. 16th at 9:30 p. m. The bride was beautifully dressed in white, and received many valuable presents. Rev. J. K. Parker officiated. Dr. C. A. Hancock is on the sick list. ST. JAMES NOTES Sunday was truly a big day in Zion at St. James A. M. E. Church, and the members and friends feasted all day. Beginning at the eleven o'clock service, Dr. Peck preached a logical sermon. Theme: "Three Phases of Our Lord's Last Prayer." At three o'clock Mrs. Margaret P. Hill spoke to about 500 people at a large temperance mass meeting. She is a fluent speaker and presented her subject, "Life's Building" with such convincing argument that at the conclusion 120 persons signed the pledge. Our own and much loved evangelist raised an offering of $20 for the cause of temperance. Miss Evans preached at night to a packed house on "The Swelling of the Jordan." After this wonderful soul-stirring sermon she made an appeal and 14 souls were saved. There have been 150 conversions during this great series of meetings. The splendid work done by this godly woman will bear fruit long after she has left us. We earnestly pray God's choiceest blessing upon her as she goes through the country preaching his Word with power and pointing the path from sin to salvation. FOR SALE FOR STORAGE CHARGES To E. H. Pomath, Fred G. Gray and Mrs. Amelia Frances. You and each of you are hereby notified and required to pay the arrears or amounts due from you severally for the storage and charges on goods, wares, merchandise and chat-tels deposited by you or in your names respectively in our warehouses, 2212-14 and 16 Wash Street and 2217-19 Wash St., St. Louis, Missouri. That such payment be made before Saturday, December 16, 1916, and notice is hereby given that in case of your neglect or default to make such payment your goods will be sold to pay said storage and charges at our warehouses, 2212 to 16 Wash St., and 2217-19 Wash St., on Saturday, December 16, 1916, sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. m. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 29, 1916 SEVEN CHURCH UNION The Seven Church Baptist Union met with the Pilgrim Baptist Church, Rev Overton, Pastor, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1405 Morgan street. Services were opened at 8 p.m. by the president. The Rev. T. W. Lee read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. Hall, the president's wife, led a discussion on the Paper Union. Many excellent points were brought out. Next meeting will be held with Madagla Baptist, Rev. Chainy, pastor. Come one, come all, and hear the gospel. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. By Bessie Page. The funeral services of Bro. E. M. M. Stokes will be at the Tabernacle Church, Dec. 3rd, at 2 p.m. For over forty years, Bro. Stokes was a member of Central Baptist Church. Pastor Mosley delivered a stirringermoh last Sunday. Subject, "Abram, a Friend of God." Visitors from Arkansas, Kentucky and Washington, D. C., were with us last Sunday. Excellent preparations are beingmade for Xmas Cantatas. Send yourchildren to our Sunday School. Bro. Banks, the Sunday School missionary, gave a helpful talk lastSunday. Thanks have been extended toSister Texana White for helpful gift to the church; also to her daughter, Miss Catherine White, who is a teacherof Banneker. Ip Rev. Baynes' College of Divinity many pupils are being enrolled. Some of our strongest city missionaries were students of his college. Visitors are welcome. Do You Believe Safety First in If so Start Right and "The Slaughter Lyda's Ha- Trade Mark, Reg Guaranteed to Grow H money refunded. We ha RETAIL and W AGENTS E. Slaughter BOMO 3001 Lawton Ave. $3.75 UP Do You Believe in Safety First in Hair Culture ? If so Start Right and Insure Safety By Using "The Slaughter System" AND Lyda's Hair Beautifier Trade Mark, Reg. U. S. Patent Office Guaranteed to Grow Hair in Six treatments or money refunded. We handle Human Hair Goods at RETAIL and WHOLEALE PRICES 3001 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 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We actually sell you the genuine gold-filled eyeglasses or spectacle frames, guaranteed to amay 1-10th 18-karat gold filled, and to wear for ten years. Similar glasses elsewhere, $2.50 up. With these frames is a pair of our genuine periscope crystal lenses, fitted free by our expert optician, who has had years of experience in fitting glasses. For only one dollar. Special lenses extra. $3.50 rimless glasses, $2.25; $5.00 bifocales, two pairs in one, for $3.00. Similar glasses elsewhere, $4.00 and $6.00. FOR YOUTH AND BEAUTY Hor-Ton-a Youthful Brown Skin Powder and Vanishing Cream. Price 25c. Made only by Evelyn Horton Mfg. Co., 4188 W. Belle Place, St. Louis, Mo. Liberal terms to agents. MEN WANTED: Colored men 21 to 35 years of age, wishing positions as sleeping car porters or train porters on Missouri roads, write for application blank and information. No, experience necessary. Inter-Railway, Dept. 65. Indianapolis, Ind. PIPE FITTER Steam and Hot Water Radiators A Specialty. All Kinds of Stoves Repaired. Call E. M. Paschall 4314-a Lucky St. Louis, Mo. For Sale Best bargain on W. Belle. 5 and 6 room flat, Real Cheap. 4411 W. Belle. See J. E. Mitchell, Argus Office Facial Massage AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We also guarantee that the teeth will not be continually breaking off. Negro Business DIRECTORY page 6 CLASSIFIED ADS 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, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Display Aids 50% per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. OULVEY'S DRUG STORE The old Picket store, Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Out rate prices. This store is often imitated, but never equaled. A BIG BARGAIN For sale a beautiful lot 50x190, with a nice three-room house, cellar, water in house, gau, and good cistern water on the outside, two porches on north and south sides. Granitoid in front, near Court House. Worth $2,200, can be bought for $1,800 cash. Call and inspect, 428 Boahomme Ave. Apply at 437 Benhomme Ave, Clayton, Mo. Ask for Daniel White. (5-19) FOB RENT—Anyone wishing a desirable place for private parties, club entertainments, etc., should see Mrs. Amanda Smith, 4327 W. Belle Ph., who has one of the most appropriate places for such occasions in the city. By appointment. Prices reasonable. FOR RENT: Do you believe in "Safety first!" If so call at 3129 Pine Street and secure neatly furnished rooms for the winter. First and second door front and also other rooms, to quiet people. Mrs. L. A. Lewis. (4-10-20.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room, hot and cold water, furnace heat, electric lights. For gentleman. 4147 West Belle Place. (4-10-20.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room with all conveniences. Uses of free phone. Mrs. Annie Wade, 819 N. Ewing Ave. FOR RENT: Two nice unfurnished rooms. 2538 Morgan Street. FOR RENT: Nice furnished room to gentlemen preferred. 2629 Walnut St. FOR RENT: Comfortably furnished hall room. Lady or gentleman, 4217 W. Belle. FOR RENT: Family of two have neatly furnished room for $2.25, including free phone, electric light, etc. Lindell 1864W. 4221 W. Belle. FOR RENT.—Five unfurnished rooms, nicely decorated, for $18.00. 3220 Lawton Ave. Call Sunday. FOR SALE.—Two hundred dollars cash down, will buy a six-room brick house with granitoid basement, 4212 St. Ferdinand Ave., for $2,150. Will take for the most by the month. Call at 1308 N. Grand Ave. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms for nice couple or gentlemen. Call at 3317 Lawton Ave. FOR RENT: Nearly furnished rooms with all convenience. 3256 Pine St. FOR RENT: Two unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping, or one furnished. 4263 Lucky. (4-11-70). FOR RENT: Front rooms on second and third floors. Telephone and hot water service. 4056 West Belle Place. FOR RENT: Furnished room with modern conveniences, for one or two gentlemen. Call Lindell 5397R. 4253 West Belle. (4-11-24.) FOR RENT: Two nicely furnished rooms with all conveniences. Bath and phone on the first floor. 3523 Lawton. Phone Lindell 4729R. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room with all modern convenience. Call at 4046 Cook Ave. Phone, Lindell 3809R. FOR RENT.—One neatly furnished front room in private family. Cheap. 3415 Lawton Ave. FOR RENT: Two neatly furnished front rooms suitable for gentlemen or man and wife. 4046 Cook Ave. Phone Lindell 3809R. (4-11-3). FOR RENT. One room 4338 Cottage Ave. Permanished or unfurnished. STARKES AND STARKES Carpenters and Builders. General repairing of all kinds. Let us estimate your work. Office, 4243 Cottage Ave. EDWARD A. NEAL. Carpenter and Builder. General repairing. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 2335 Randolph Street. A. BENJ. DAVIS Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, CHAS. S. PERKINS, Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue. ODD FELLOWS' HALL Odd Fellows' Hall 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private receptions. Rent very reasonable. See monitor or call the secretary's office. Phone, Delmar 4299L. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room, moderately convenient, including piano. For one or two gentlemen, preferred. Mrs. Liza Shelton, 3621 Cozens. (4-11-24.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front room, with gas, hot and cold water. For one or two gentlemen. 2926 Lawton Ave. (1-11-24.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room with all conveniences. Furnace heat, hot and cold water. 4053a Cook Ave. Reasonable price. FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room with modern convenience; furnace heat. Call Lindell 4474W, at 4322 West Belle. Mrs. Butler. (1-11-24.) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms. Furnace heat, hot water, electric lights. Phone, Lindell 5554. Call 4329 West Belle. (4-11-24). FOR SALE: Lumber, suitable for building or kindling purposes. Apply to janitor, West Presbyterian, Maple and Maryville. FOR RENT: Six room residence. 4606 Labadie Ave., occupied by owner. Open for. inspection. Apply, Hutchins Inge, real estate. 2645 Lawton Ave. Phone, Central 5396L. FOR RENT: Room, furnished or unfurnished. Moderately convenient. 1020a Pendleton Ave., between Page and Hodiamont ear lines. FOR RENT: Furnished room with all modern conveniences. 4010 West Belle Place. FOR RENT: Nearly furnished room for nice gentleman, with electric lights and free phone. Near three car lines. 3314 Franklin Ave. (4-11-10). HOUSES FOR RENT: 1442 N. 7th St., a nice six room house with concrete basement, all newly padded and painted; best in the city, close to your work. Only $10. Key next door. Also 1440a nice three room flat, new paper and paint. Only $5. Phone Central 2863. Grace and Sons, 100 N. 8th Street. SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER CREAM AND SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER SOAP PROPRIETE CLEARS THE FACE KEEPS IT FRONT CLEARLY ```markdown ``` THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS R E Y E S Y To neglect you you, have them ted from $1.00 experience. KNIGHT, Market St. THIS BEETLE FOND OF FIRE Remarkable Australian Insect That May Be Called a Rival of the Salamander. The remarkable power of withstand- ing heat possessed by certain lizards, which gave rise to the legend of the salamander—a creature said actually to live in fire—is not confined to the reptile family. Professor Thomson has recently given particulars of a race of Australian beetles which seem, to a large extent, to be fireproof. "It is said," he writes, according to an exchange, "that when a bush fire is raging certain Buprestid beetles are attracted from a distance, perhaps by the scent, and fly straight into the fire, alighting and running about on the hot, steaming branches, and sometimes even over the parts that are glowing red, yet without injury. "Mr. H. M. Giles speaks of it as 'one of the most agile species known to me, and as alert and active as an eagle.' It is probable that the larvae feed on the half burnt roots of the shrubs. The remarkable habit is paralleled among a number of 'fire bug' beetles which lay their eggs in burnt timber, probably thus insuring, as Professor Poulton suggests, 'some chemical or physical advantage in the larval food.'" Sarah Banks, W. G. M., 3418 Pine St. Mary James, W. S., 2735 Francis St. St. Louis Chambera, No. 2708, meets at Williams' Chapel, 3232 Pine St. Mrs. Susie Powell, W. G. M., 3317 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Annie Casey, W. S., 2930 Pine St. All Lux War has cause pean countries. Italy, to frown luxuries. Italy ward with a draw hibits, among of the portation of the waters, sparklin other unprotected War has caused some of the European countries, notably France and Italy, to frown on the importation of luxuries. Italy has just come forward with a drastic decree which prohibits, among other articles, the importation of the following: Mineral waters, sparkling wines, cognac, and other sweetened or perfumed spirits; confectionery and biscuit; manufactured tobacco; perfumery and scented or glycerin soap; lace and tulle; woolen carpets; furniture and frames; wallpaper; illustrated postcards; kid gloves; manufactured gold and silver; jewelry and precious stones; automobiles; mirrors, common bottles, and manufactures of glass and crystal in general; household ornaments; manufactures of ivory, amber, mother-of-pearl, and tortoise shell; women's trimmed hats, feathers, and artificial flowers; valses; toys, imitation jewelry, fans, and musical instruments. Ice Cream Cones Often Unsafe. One of the delights of children is the cone of cakelike mixture for holding a small quantity of cream. It may seem tiresome always to bring a laboratory analysis to bear on what we eat, but chemical test has shown that as food ice cream cones rank about zero, since they contain nothing but the cheapest starch, flavored with glucose and baked; but more particularly since the cones are frequently exposed in dirty boxes and often used to decorate the window of an ice cream "saloon." In some places there is a law against this, and the cones must be kept on the counter in a sanitary container. It is certainly more than doubtful policy to allow a child to eat cones, bought anywhere he may happen to care to spend a penny, for it is impossible to make products which are pure and wholesome at this price. Typewritten Postage Stamps. Have you any typewritten postage stamps among your collection? "Long Island," the island off the coast, of Asta Minor which was taken from the Turks in the spring of this year, has issued typewritten stamps," remarks the London Chronicle. "Each stamp is edged with dots—colons down the sides and horizontal lines of periods top and bottom. Within the frame thus formed is the inscription 'G. R. I., Long Island Postage Revenue,' and the value of the stamp. The stamps also bear the name of the administrator in red ink or indelible pencil. Long Island is not the first British possession to issue such stamps. The claimant for this distinction is Uganda, where 21 years ago Rev. E. Millar of the Church Missionary society issued typewritten stamps at Mengo." Secretary McAdoo says he believes the new dimes, quarters and halves and quarters will be popular. This seems reasonable enough. And then there are men so honest that they could not be tempted to steal a million, but who will swipe a dollar umbrella at the drop of a hat. It seems rather odd that so many people become insane just about the time they do something they ought not to do. KINKY people become time they do so to do. It's a mistake man who could boots would man It's a mistake to suppose that any man who could subsist on a diet of old boots would make a successful polar explorer. "Serbia will-be born again," says a London paper. After all the trouble it has had we wouldn't think it would want to be. The men who never knew when to quit do not embarrass the world half so much as those who never know when to begin. All Europe should by this time be frankly tired of economizing on bread and meat in order to buy more explosives and projectiles. You can't make a woman believes that the flea which vexes her came from her own poodle if her next door neighbor owns a dog. The annual question of what to do with a boy who is too young to get a job and too proud to work about the house is always upon us. house is gone. O You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $10 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT, 2335 Market St. LODGES FAR WEST CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M. meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good standing welcome. Mary Magdalene Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America, meets the first Wednesday in each month, at Tabernacle Hall, corner Beaumont and Morgan. All Mosaics in good standing welcome. Carnation Chamber of the National Order of Mosale Templars of America meets the first Monday night of each month beginning Feb. 7th, 1916, at Tabernacle Hall, corner of Beaumont and Morgan sta. All Mosales in good standing welcome. Elizabeth S. Gamble, W. G. M. 3001 Lawton Ave. Mattie M. Culhoun, W. S. 2957 Lawton Ave. CHAS. H. SMITH ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor. We will wire your old or new house and furnish you fixtures and give you six months to one year to pay for it. Fans, rented, sold and repaired. "The rose is red, The violets are blue, I need your work And others do too." 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The Beer for the Home Hotel, Club and Cafe BROWNIE DRUG The Big Cut Rate DRUGGIST. Everybody Welcome Now Located at COMPTON and LACLEDE AVE. DR. PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER 25c Postpaid Whitens and Clears dark and brown skin. Blosshes aslouw or dark complication, causing it to grow whitens. Get the original. Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Do not accept institutions. Sold by drug gists or sent direct postpaid anywhere in the United States for 25c. Remember the name, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. Made only by Jacobs' Pharmacy, Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED MISSOURI PACIFIC RICH MOUNTAIN Handsomely equipped trains—convenient hours of departure and arrival—all the comforts of modern service. A delightful trip—along cool rivers a great part of the way. For any travel information, apply to J. M. GRIFFIN, G.A.P.D., Phone: Main 1000, Central 6001 318.N. Broadway. Superior Cigar Store 2339 Market Street Imported and Domestic Cigars Pool and Billiard Parlor Stor, Preprietor Phone: Brmont 1538 Wm. Clausel, Mana Dr. Liebig, celebrated chemist, calls beer liquid bread." He's right, for good beer fulfils two bodily necessities—the human need for pure liquids and for pure food. Superior malt, imported Saager Hops and infinite care in brewing and aging combine these qualities in an especially pleasing way in Budweiser Bottled at the Brewery ANHEUSER-BUSCH, St. Louis. The Beer for the Home Hotel, Club and Cafe CHAS. G. WATSON, Prop. DRUGGIST. Everybody located at COMPTON and LACLEDE AVE. Dr. PALMER'S SKIN MOVING PICTURES OF FOOT BALL GAME Thursday's Contest Between Sumner High and Western College Will Be Shown At BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE All Week Beginning Monday, Dec. 4 MARKET NEAR JEFFERSON THE HOUSE OF SELECTED PHOTOPLAYS Sunday, Dec. 2 HARRY CAREY in "BEHIND THE LINES." Bluebird Masterplay in 5 Parts, and Pokes and Jabbs, Latest Comedy Hit. Every Monday The Most Thrilling Serial Before the Public "THE YELLOW MENACE" and HAM AND BUD Wednesday "LIBERTY" AND "GRANT POLICE REPORTER" Thursday "THE GIRL FROM FRISCO" Friday "CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY" and "THE HAZARDS OF HELEN" Every Saturday "THE SCARLET RUNNER" And Gold Booster Plays. COMING TO THE COMET Tuesday, December 5 Another High Class Metro Drama MY MADONNA" In five soul-stirring reels Every Monday The Latest Photo-play Serial "THE SHIELDING SHADOW" Every Wednesday "LIBERTY" Every Friday "THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY" The Pendleton PENDLETON & FINNEY SUNDAY AND TUESDAY, December 3d and 5th, "THE TROOPER OF TROOP K" Dramatic Photo Play in 3 Parts—All Star Negro Cast. Every Monday—"Liberty.' Every Wednesday—"Girl From Frisco.' Every Thursday—"The Shielding Shadow.' Every Friday and Saturday—"The Yellow Menace." BLUE BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY HARRY CAREY EDITH JOHNSON AND MARC PENTON BEHIND THE LINES "Behind the Lines" is a stirring military "Bluebird" drama. Its story tells of a Mexican representative at Washington who was shocked dead by false accusations from his government, who left two daughters and a son to the mercy of the felonious designers. The oldest daughter was kidnapped and forced to serve as a nurse, and the brother as a spy. Love and sacrifice are intermingled in a plot that is exciting to the end. See it at the Movie Theater, Jefferson and Market, Sunday, December 2. Use Kalomite Laundry Maruel, the world's greatest washing discovery. Saves time and lengthens the life of clothes. Guaranteed to remove dirt and stains without using the "Rub-Board." Send 15c for trial package or call. Agents wanted For sale by Maruel Supply Co. 2508 Lawton ave. ATHLETICS AND AMUSEMENTS By H. T. M. THEATRES BOOKER WASHINGTON HAS TRIO OF LIVELY ACTS A lively quartette of acts, each with individual features, make up an entertaining program at the Booker Washington Theater this week. Fisher and Kimball present a mixture of comedy, dancing and singing with much originality and score nicely. Miss Kimball is an exceptionally good dancer. Mr. Fisher keeps up a running fun with eccentricity and burlesque. The team gets a barrel of fun out of a haunted house skit and close with "The Shimme Shewabble" dance and make a tremendous hit. McClennon and McClennon, another mixed team, present a number of up-to-date comedy lines which they sandwich between some good singing and eccentric dancing. The lady makes a charming footlight appearance and sings and dances well. They are being well received. Jules and Maggie, a rather artistic couple, show extraordinary class in their work. Jules is one of the few Colored performers who can hold his audience in straight comedy. His work is full of spice and his humorous lines are of the higher school of wit. Miss Maggie is a brisk soubrette with a pleasing style and their repertoire offered by the pair is a pleasant diversion from the absurd burlesque common with Colored acts. Their artistic dance close is well received and appreciated. Charles Anderson, the celebrated tenor, failed to appear Monday night and Mr. Turpia has not heard from him since. To fill his place, Bonnie Bell, an excellent white male baritone, was engaged for Tuesday and Wednesday. Beck and Beck, a white sister team, is showing the second half of the week. This is a meritus act with a repertoire of singing, dancing and piano playing. A barefoot dance is one of their chief features. Mr. Turpia expects to offer his patrons another big picture feature in the near future. In the meantime the regular picture program, being shown at the Booker Washington, is of the highest seen on Market Street. Thomas Melton, known as "The Tramp Musician," who just recently filled a successful week's engagement at the Booker Washington Theater, contemplates locating permanently in St. Louis. Mr. Melton is an accomplished musician and expects to open a studio for violin, cello, flute, clarinet teaching. The Argus will give feller details in the next issue. NEXT WEEK AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATER BILLIE NICHOLS The Mimic Comedian BURNES AND BURNES Sandy and Gretchen, the classy foot- light stars who are burning up the stage with up-to-date hot shot songs and dances. THE EDUCATED SEA LIONS In all kinds of weird tricks POPE AND DALLAS Society entertainers, trick hoop-roll- ers and slack wire artists. "THE YELLOW MENACE" Every Monday "Trooper of Troop K" Will be Shown at the Pendleton Theater Sunday and Tuesday, Dec. 3-5. "The Trooper of Company K," the sensational military drama that has caused so much comment in this city lately, will be shown at the Pendleton Theatre, Finney and Pendleton, Sunday, Dec. 3, and Tuesday, Dec. 5. This great photoplay, produced by the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., is presented with an all-Colored cast, headed by Noble Johnson. There are 350 performers in the cast and a thrilling rehearsal of the historical Carrizal massacre is the chief feature. A tender love story gives interest to the piece. It is far the best production ever turned out by a Colored company. Subscribe for the Argus THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS URES C en Sumner Hi ON THEATRE The Retina Movi 20th and M Open Daily From Every Day a 5 Part Feature Players in C With The Most Wonder On Monday ES OF inner High and TEATRE ALL na Moving Pie 20th and Market St. open Daily From 1 to 11 5 Part Feature With the Players in Connection Most Wonderful Serials Monday, Nov. THEATRE FOR MR. CHILLYPIN 123M & MARKETTOR The Retina Moving Picture Show 20th and Market St. Open Daily From 1 to 11 p. m. Every Day a 5 Part Feature With the Most Famous Players in Connection. With The Most Wonderful Serials of To-day On Monday, Nov. 27th THE VAMPIRES The Arch Criminals of Paris The Masked Men of Mystery, Fight to Maintain Their Mastery as the CRIME TRUST OF FRANCE You can watch these arch criminals of Paris once a week for nine consecutive weeks. Don't Fail to see them on ON TUESDAYS MISS BILLIE BURKE In GLORIAS NOMANCE NO higher standard has ever been attained in the art of cinematography than that achieved by the twenty chapter reel. "Gloria's greatest star has ever been presented on the screen has ever been assembled. No author greater than Rupert Hughes has ever been employed to write continuous photoplay, No producer has ever been produced as a film production has ever been favorited by such mendulous patronage. Billie Burke in "Gloria's Romance" remains the SUPREME attraction. THE SHIELDING SHADOW A new wonder serial in 15 Chapters, The Stars---Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Barry. Pictorial, Weeklies---Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, portraying the most important events around the world. "The Trooper" OR THE FIGHTING CAVALRY AT C A R F A A LINCOLN MOTION BY MASTERPIECE NOBLE JOE SUPPORTED BY AN ALL STAR 3 5 0---PEOPLE AMERICANS AND MEXICANS SCENE AFTER SCENE OF O'N ON THE BATTLE FIELD AT O'FEATS OF DARING HORSELING PARTS, also "THE REAL AMBITION," A Two Part S NOW READY IN Theatre Managers in Missouri and Kentucky, Write W. H. 3411 Lawten Ave. SWAN'S CANDY KITCHEN Trooper of Tr OR THE LIGHTING TE CAVALRY AT ARRIZ NINCOLN MOTION PICTURE CO. MASTERPIECE FEATURING OBLE JOHNSON BY AN ALL STAR CAST OF CO. PEOPLE AND MEXICANS TWO TRO ER SCENE OF DESPERATE LE FIELD AT CARRIZAL. BURNING HORSEMANSHIP. Also "THE REALIZATION A Two Part Story of Love NOW READY FOR BOOKING ers in Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Write at Once For W. H. King, Ave. Ladies and Children Especially Invited 5c ADMISSION 5c "The Trooper of Troop, K" OR THE FIGHTING TENTH CAVALRY AT SCENE AFTER SCENE OF DESPERATE ENCOUNTERS ON THE BATTLE FIELD AT CARRIZAL. HAIR RAISING FEATS OF DARING HORSEMANSHIP. THREE THRILLING PARTS, also "THE REALIZATION OF A NEGRO'S AMBITION." A Two Part Story of Love and Adventure. 2750 Lacleda Candy season has just opened at Swan's Candy Kitchen. All kinds of candy made to order. Candy made while you wait. In addition, we will serve all kinds of hot drinks, punch and chocolates, hot chili and oyster stew at night. Parties or clubs served by arrangement. Give us a call and you be satisfied. Everything fresh and neatly served. J. Swan, Englester. OF FOOT High and West E All Week THEATRE MR. CHILLIPIN MARKET ST. ing Picture Show Market St. pm 1 to 11 p. m. re With the Most Famous Connection. Ferful Serials of To-day y, Nov. 27th Copy- righted 1914 George Klein of Troop, K" THE G TENTH ALRY RIZAL PICTURE COMPANY FEATURING JOHNSON CAST OF COLORED ACTORS PLE---350 TWO TROOPS OF HORSES DESPERATE ENCOUNTERS CARRIZAL. HAIR RAISING MANSHIP. THREE THRIL- CALIZATION OF A NEGRO'S Story of Love and Adventure. FOR BOOKING i, Arkansas, Kansas, Tennessee at Once For Terms To . King, St. Louis, Mo. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the stockholders of the Commonwealth Mercantile and Investment Company, will be held at McPheater's Memorial Presbyterian Church, southeast corner of Goode and Cote Brillianthe Avenues, in the city of St. Louis, state of Missouri, on Monday, December 4, 1916, at 9 o'clock in the evening for the meeting. PROF. W. L. GLADSTONE, The Old Reliable CLAIRVOYANT ASTRAL DEAD TRANCE SPIRIT MEDIUM BORN WITH A DOUBLE VEIL Standing Challenge $5,000 for HIS EQUAL CONCERNING BUSINESS AFFAIRS CONGERNING BUSINESS AFFAIRS. He gives dates, facts and figures, reliable and important advice and information on all matters of interest in business insurance, law suits, contacted wills, life insurance, life insurance claims, deeds, mortgages, claims, collections, speculations, adventures, stocks and all financial difficulties. Truly predicts the success or failure of new inventions, patients, pending pension claims, etc.; tells whether you will receive fair dealing with partners. If you desire to know what business you shall follow to be successful, you should go and whom to avoid if you intend to make a start a business, buy or sell property, or, in fact, take any important step, don't fail to consult W. L. Gladstone. His advice may be the means of saving you thousands of dollars and a great deal of trouble. LOVE, COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE. If affairs of the heart or emotions of love interest you, he gives the exact and truthful revelations of all love affairs, settles lovers' quarrels, enables you to set the esteem and affection of anyone you desire, and restores marriages; tells if the one you love is true; also date of marriage; restores lost affection, peace and confidence to lovers and discordant families; gives you the full secret how to control, fascinate and charm the one you love; also those you meet, and how to make a person at a distance think of you. Lady Attendant. Week. Mediums developed. NOTE—These calls for pastime, curtious and frivolous persons are only waiting time calling on Prof. Gladstone. Strangely fascinating are the words that come from the cultivated lips of this most interesting man whose journey of life has already taken him through all the renowned psychic schools of Egypt, India and Europe. It seems, indeed, as if his knowledge must come from that mysterious world of which we all would know, yet longing, cannot know. He looks far away into the dim mysterious future—the great beyond—across the dark chasm which separates the human body from the fitting soul—and that which is to be is told. The separated are brought to 6124 EASTON AVENUE JUBT 30 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY and Saturdays to 7 p.m. Low, Feb. 16, ```markdown ``` ing upon a fifteen thousand dollar increase of the capital stock of the said corporation, and for the transaction of any and all business in connection therewith that will properly come before said meeting. By order of president. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 28, 1916. Arthur Turner, See'y. Sumner Defeats Western College The Sumner High fooball eleven triumphed over Western College, of Macon, on Turkey Day, score 8 to 0. Sumner's points were made in the first quarter on a touchdown by McClosky and a safety by Lancaster. The victory was quite a credit to the Cottage Ave. boys as the college was much heavier. There was a dearth of real football enthusiasm, probably due to a lack of knowledge of the game and its traditions. This was noticeable in the failure of the two thousand or more fans to cheer the two squads as they trotted out on the field. Summer girls and boys paraded the field between the two halves. Music was furnished by the Odd Fellows' Junior Band and moving pictures were taken of the crowd and teams. The game was conducted perfectly by the officials and only one minor injury resulted. St. Louis society was well represented and the side lines were well lined with automobiles. Among the recent Negro enterprises which have been opened in this city, none has attracted the attention of the general public as the furniture store of J. A. Shields, now located at 2607 Lawton Ave. This store is well stocked with all kinds of new and second-hand furniture, carpets, rugs, ranges, heaters and cook stoves. They pay the highest price for slightly used furniture. When won AND UP. You Must Positively Bring This Adv. Bell Telephone Cabany 8018. gather, foes are made friends, lost property is recovered, the mist is brushes away from business ventures, the hand is so guided that failures are averted, the earth's surface is explored, its treasure ladda bade to his mysterious perceptive mind to while he gives names, dates, facts and gossip, visitor sits dum-founded at the revelation of a him. He is surely a man of the pastime. GLADSTONE is not a clairvoyant from choice, but because fate has so decreed it. His ancestors were powerful mediums and have for ages handed down their wonderful power of gift from generation to generation. So he has received the inheritance together with the combined experience of generations. No matter what your present trouble may be or what your past experience has been, you will save time and avoid disappointment by at once consulting Gladstone. NOTE—Gladstone answers no letters. if you cannot call in person, do not write, as his time is fully occupied with his many calls. FAKES—Gladstone answers no letters. if you cannot call in person, do not write, as his time is fully occupied with his many calls. TAKE WELLSTON HODIAMONT OR HAMILTON CARS Sunday, 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Wednesdays CABANY 1848 Time. Lindsey Colored Trance Spiritualist We can tell you what you would like to know. We can instruct you in all your business matters READINGS 50 CENTS AND UP From 7:30 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. 52 Minerva Ave., Wellston Kirkwood-Ferguson or St. Charles Cars CHIROPODY Guaranteed to cure corns and ingrowing toe nails without PAIN 30 Years Experience L. 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