St. Louis Argus

Official Organ of the Supreme Lodge Committee Knights of Pythias N.A., S.A., E. A.A. & A. The St. Louis Argus NEW INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO NEGROES Manufacturers and Large Corporations See Not Only Honest, But Loyal Laborers In The Negro. Many Places Heretofore Closed, Are Now Open To Members Of The Race. FOUNDRIES, FACTORIES AND OTHER INDUSTRIES OPEN DOORS TO COLORED Three Thousand Men Wanted In St. Louis Brick Yards. Evens & Howard, Laclede-Christy and Blackmer & Post Among Those Employing Largest Number. VOL. V. NO. 49 NEW INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITY OPEN T Manufacturers and Large Corp. But Loyal Laborers In The N Closed, Are Now Open To M FOUNDRIES, FACTORIES INDUSTRIES OPEN Three Thousand Men Wanted In & Howard, Laclede-Christy Those Employing Largest N As the war cloud hovers over this country and the strike situation threatens to disrupt or paralyze the industries of the land the opportunities for the Negro to labor and make an honest living have greatly increased in the North and West. The war has called many laborers back to their "father lands," where the trenches are furnishing them with all the work they are able to do, while the strikes are causing many to lay down their tools and they have never been able to pick them up again. OUR INVESTIGATOR An Argus investigator has interviewed the heads of a number of firms who are not employing Colored labor and when asked why, the answer has been that Negro labor was not reliable enough to depend upon (a sad indictment). One man said, "Our plant must run, we must have reliable help steady help, labor that will be on the job regularly." The investigator readily saw the impression he was labor- American Theatre Charging Negroes Exorbitant Prices The annual theatrical "shake down" of St. Louis theater-goers is taking place at the American Theater this week. Colored patrons are paying exorbitant prices for inferior seats to witness a production by "the Smart Set." Although the advance advertising stated that "usual prices" would prevail, the Negroes are being charged 35, 50, 75 cents and $1 for balcony seats, while the whites are enjoying the privilege of the entire first floor at 50 cents per seat and the boxes at 75 cents. A conspicuous sign in the lobby proclaims this discrimination. Although numerous complaints have been heard, hundreds have submitted to the outrage and the managers will glory in a profitable week's business made off the "fall guys." There was a time in the past when Negroes could be excused for paying the extra premium because of the rarity of Colored shows, but in these days of continuous vaudeville at moderate prices, there is no excuse to offer. It is up to the theater patrons. So long as they permit themselves to be robbed by unseruptulous money grabbers, just so long may they expect to be the victims of the graft. BILL PROHIBITING MOVIES THAT INCITE RACE HATRED PASSES ILLINOIS HOUSE Springfield, Ill., March 22—Motion pictures which show lynchings or hangings or which tend to incite a race prejudice, are barred by the terms of a bill passed by the House today and sent to the Senate. The measure was introduced by Representative Robert R. Jackson, of Chicago, one of the Negro members of the General Assembly. The same bill was passed, by the House two years ago, but was defeated in the Senate. If it becomes a law it will prohibit the showing in Illinois: of such pictures as "The Birth of a Nation." PULLMAN PORTERS Invitations for the Benevolent Order Pullman Porters' Banquet, Tuesday, April 10, can be had at 2711a Lacidede Ave. George J. Alexander, See'y. DISTRICT CONFERENCE The District Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church St. Louis District convener at St. Marks Church, Bernard and Leffingwell Streets, Tuesday, March 27, 1917. The presiding elder, Rev. S. D. Davis, stated that he expected a large attendance. Rev. F. W. Alstark the pastor, has made arrangements to give ample accommodation to all who desire to attend. ing under. In another case, one of the employers said his firm had been employing Colored help about a year and had found them more agreeable and better workers, and really worked to the company's advantage, more than any other labor they had ever employed. He said, "They give an honest day's work for an honest day's pay and do it cheerfully." THE NEGRO'S OPPORTUNITY Those who may be employed in these plants will have the opportunity of rendering everlasting service, not only to themselves, but to the entire race by steady and punctual service. THREE THOUSAND MEN WANTED THREE THOUSAND MEN WANTEL Colored men from the South will have no trouble in finding work in St. Louis The brick yards and other industries need today nearly three thousand men They are offering good wages and fa- vorable working conditions. Laeclde Christy, Evans-Howard and Blackmer and Post are the companies employing the largest number of Colored laborers CALLED TO THE FRONT This is the season when men are thinking about sacrifices and very appropriately the Y. M. C. A. is calling upon all of its friends and subscribers to make a great supreme sacrifice in order that the ground for the new building may be broken in April. A great Mass Meeting which is to be the culmination of the effort on the part of the teams will take place Sunday, April 1, at 4:00 p.m. Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, corner Garrison and Lucas, will be the place of the meeting. An unusually strong program has been arranged. Address will be made by Dr. Walter Scott Chinn, of New Orleans. A word from the captains who have been working so faithfully will be a part of the program. A large picture of the proposed new building will be on hand for exhibition and slides showing the details of each floor of the new building will be exhibited. A string quartette will furnish music for the occasion and Mr. Chas. Bull, the St. Louis famous chorister, will lead the singing. The teams will report on that day and it is hoped that by the time the teams have finished reporting, $9,000 will have been reached. N.A.A.A.C.P.DISTRICT CONFERENCE N.A.A.A.C.P.DISTRICT CONFERENCE The St. Louis Branch is preparing to entertain the St. Louis District Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which comprises the following cities: East St. Louis, Alton, Cairo, Carbondale, Jacksonville, Mounds and Quincy, Ill. Delegates from each place have been invited. Mr. J. W. Johnson the newly-elected field secretary, who was formerly in the diplomatic service, a very able man and a splendid speaker, and Mr. Roy Nash, our national secretary, are expected to be with us. Watch the papers for date and place. There will be morning and evening sessions. Since the association is striving to have us physically free from peonage, mentally free from ignorance, politically free, from disfranchisement and socially free from insult, it is the duty of every liberty loving citizen to attend each session. We shall have interesting programs with interesting speakers. Problems of discrimination at our own door will be discussed; these are of vital interest to each citizen. We are planning to have the most interesting conference ever held in any part of the country. ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, MARCH 23 1917. VAUGHN ANSWERS GREEN'S ATTACK VAUGHN ANSWERS GREEN'S ATTACK Denies Trying to Disrupt Order. Sends Open Letter to Editor of Fraternal Clarion, Challenging him to Publish Other Side of the Controversy. The sheriff served summons on A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, of Missouri, in two cases brought to try the title to his office. The writs are returnable Monday, March 26, at 10 o'clock a.m. before Judges Henning and Garesche. The suits run in the name of the State of Missouri and are brought at the relation of William C. Hueston and W. E. Osborne. Attorney Geo. L. Vaughn represents the relators. The action is what is known as a quo warranto proceedings and is brought against the defendant to determine whether or not his election by the Grand Lodge last July was valid. Mr. Hueston claims to be entitled to the office of Grand Chancellor. The question involved in these suits has agitated Pythian circles since the last Grand Lodge and suit was brought in Kansas City some months ago to try the title to all of the offices of the Grand Lodge, but it was dismissed at the stipulation of the parties. The Fraternal Clarion, in its last issue, accused the leaders in the movement of trying to disrupt the Order and charged them with being bolters. The following open letter was sent to the Fraternal Clarion by Atty. Geo. L. Vaughn this week and purports to set forth the other side of the controversy. Mr. C. K. Robinson, Editor of the Fraternal Clarion, St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sir: In the last issue of your paper you took occasion, under glaring headlines, to denounce those who are striving to uphold the constitution and laws of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Missouri as bolters, and to charge them with plotting to disrupt the Order. In the article Mr. W. E. Osborne and myself are especially referred to. Be fair enough, therefore, to give our side a hearing and the same prominent place (although not the same space) as was given to your article. I propose to state only such facts as can be proved by the records in this matter. For 16 consecutive years Aaron W. Lloyd has been Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, the last three of which have been served from and after the 1913 session of the Grand Lodge, which was held at Kansas City, Missouri. At the 1913 session of the Grand Lodge the constitution was amended by adding thereto the present section 8, which read as follows: Sec. 8. From and after the 1913 session of the Grand Lodge, no Grand Chancellor shall be eligible to serve more than three consecutive terms, and shall not be eligible for election there; after, until three years have elapsed. (Act of 1913, page 139, Off. Pro.) This amendment was unanimously recommended for adoption by the law and supervision committee (a majority of the members of which were the personal friends, and all of whom were the personal appointees of A. W. Lloyd), and it was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge. At the same session a committee on revision of the constitution and laws was appointed to report at the next session at Columbia, Missouri. The committee reported at the Columbia session and section 8 was included in the revised laws which had been recommended and was accordingly readopted by the Grand Lodge. Under this statement of facts it is very clear that, unless section 8 has been repealed, it is still a part of the law and binding upon every member of the order in Missouri. You admit, in your article that section 8 has not been repealed, nor was there any attempt made to repeal it. Instead of attempting to repeal the law the Grand Chancellor, who was directly concerned in its overthrow because he was a candidate for re-election contrary to its provisions, declared it null and void and that part of his annual address was immediately referred to the law and supervision committee. That committee, made up of his personal appointees and friends, upheld his contention and recommended the suspension of the law until it could be resubmitted to the Supreme Lodge. Now, it is a well-known fact that for 15 years the Grand Lodge of Missouri has steadfastly refused to recognize the right of the Supreme Lodge to pass on its laws and, until the session of 1915, no Missouri laws were submitted to the Supreme Lodge for approval. But for some reason, section 8 was submitted to the Supreme Chancellor at the 1915 session although the proper time to have done so was at the 1913 session of the Supreme Lodge. Pass- The Late Rev. Cassius M. C. Mason P. RECTOR OF ALL SAINTS DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Was Senior Clergyman Of The St. Louis Diocese. Served Episcopal Church Here 37 Years. The death of Rev. Cassius Marcellus Clay Mason, rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Wednesday morning, fell like a pall over the entire city. Death had robbed the community of one of its most noble citizens. Coming as it did, after but a few days' illness from bronchial pneumonia, the demise was unexpected and a gloom of mourning has penetrated, not only the homes of his parishioners, but every heart is bowed in sorrow at his loss regardless of religious faith or color, for he was equally loved by all. The pages of his book of life were filled with good deeds, kind acts and purity. He had been sincere and zealous in his devotion to the church and to every movement that affected the interest of the Negro race, by whom he was regarded as an exceptionally able leader. Father Mason was a native of Baltimore, Md., and came to St. Louis in 1878, following the death of his wife and immediately connected himself with All Saints' Church as a lay reader. Shortly after his arrival Rev. Jas. W. Thompson, then pastor of All Saints' Church, was called to Chicago and he was placed temporarily in charge of the parish. He soon entered the Episcopal priesthood and was admitted to holy orders and chosen rector of the church, which position he held for thirty-seven years, until his death, at the age of seventy-three. He was the senior priest in the diocese, ranking next to Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle. He is survived by three daughters: Misses Anna A. Edith R. and Winnifred C. Mason. The body lay in state from 1 to 5 p. m. Friday and the funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Garrison and Locust, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, preceded by a requiem mass at 7:30. The remains will be taken to Baltimore for burial by the side of his wife. Bishop Tuttle will officiate at the funeral, assisted by Dean Carroll, M. Davis, and the Episcopal clergymen of the city will attend in a body, as a mark of respect to the memory of their noted and beloved senior. ing that by, the important fact is that the Supreme Chancellor neither approved nor disapproved the action, and under the provision of the Supreme Lodge-law, section 8 became a binding law without the approval of the Supreme Lodge or the Supreme Chancellor. With this knowledge at hand certain members of the Grand Lodge, led by Mr. C. K. Robinson, and aided by good Brother Tony Greene, proceeded to vote for and declare elected as Grand Chancellor, A. W. Lloyd, although the provisions of See 8 plainly forbade such action. And in doing this the actions of Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Robinson and those who assisted them were arbitrary and dominating in the extreme. Only those who favored their action were permitted to speak without being harassed, interrupted and ruled out of order. The action which you claim was the action of the Grand Lodge was gavelled through by yourself and your adherents; and you laughed in the faces of those who protected against the violation of the law and jeered at them and invited them to help themselves. Brother Greene knows these facts to be true. The present action in court is not brought against the Grand Lodge but is an action brought against A. W. Lloyd to try the title to the office of Grand-Chancellor. The court will rule on the facts and the law impartially. No one will be jeered at nor denied a hearing but everyone will be heard and dealt with fairly and a just decision returned. That is all anyone can ask. It is all we ask and every Pythian in the state of Missouri should be willing to have such a decision. It is a well known fact that men whose cases are weak resort to the abuse of their opponents to carry their point; hence Osborne and Vaughn are termed bolters. Let the gentlemen cease their jeering and await the decision of the court of justice. Yelling now will not deceive anybody but will make those who know believe that there Thompson, then pastor of All Saints' Church, was called to Chicago and he was placed temporarily in charge of the parish. He soon entered the Episcopal priesthood and was admitted to holy orders and chosen rector of the church, which position he held for thirty-seven years, until his death, at the age of seventy-three. He was the senior priest in the diocese, ranking next to Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle. He is survived by three daughters: Misses Anna A. Edith S. and Winnifred C. Mason. The body lay in state from 1 to 5 p. m. Friday and the funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Garrison and Locust, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, preceded by a requiem mass at 7:30. The remains will be taken to Baltimore for burial by the side of his wife. Bishop Tuttle will officiate at the funeral, assisted by Dean Carroll, M. Davis, and the Episcopal clergymen of the city will attend in a body, as a mark of respect to the memory of their noted and beloved senior. is a bug under the chip. One writer has said, "Why doth the heathen rage and people imagine vain things." If the contentions of the Fraternal Clarion and others who support the 'unlawful actions of last July are right, they have nothing to fear from the action pending and, since the truth will be established therein, they should await the hearing as Osborne and Vaughn and other good Pythians are willing to do. TWENTY-THIRD WARD MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT Dr. Chas. H. Phillips, Jr., will Preside Over Big Demonstration at Lane Tabernacle Church, Mayor Kiel, and Others to Speak. A monster Republican Mass Meeting of the Negro voters of the 23rd Ward will be held Tuesday evening, March 27, at the Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, 3966 Fairfax Avenue. Speeches will be made by Mayor Henry W. Kiel, William R. Johnson and Wm. H. Parker. Louis Nolte, candidate for Controller and the aldermanic candidates have been invited. Everybody, especially the ladies, are requested to attend. Dr. Charles H. Phillips, Jr., will act as chairman. Jas N. McKelvey is the committeeman. LOST RELATIVES Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Nelson, formerly of Memphis Tenn., should notify Captain Johnson of the Lacede Station or the Argus office. His sister, Mrs. Branch, wishes to hear from him. PRICE 5 CENTS REPUBLICAN MEETING MAR. 29 AT THE DOUGLAS Monster Rally by Negro Voters of St. Louis. Mayor Kiel, Sidener, Alt, Schmoll, Koeln and Others will Speak. Meeting Under Auspices of Precinct Organization of Missouri Negro Republican Club. There will be a Monster Republican Rally given by the Negro Republican voters of St. Louis, Thursday evening, March 29, at Douglass Hall, 2645 Lawton Ave., under the auspices of the precinct organization of the Missouri Negro Republican League Club. The grand parade will form at 2208 Chestnut St., at 8 p. m. All the Colored Republican Clubs, with five bands will take part. The principal speakers will be: Hon. Henry W. Kiel, Hon. L. C. Dyer, Rey. B. G. Shaw, Rev. P. W. Dunavant, Hon. W. T. Findley, A. Burgess, Hon. Louis Nolte, Hon. John Schmoll, Hon. Chas Daues, Dr. J. M. Benson, Hon. Edward Koeln, Hon. Howard Sidener, Hon. Louis Alt. All Republican candidates will be present and make short addresses. W. R. Hill, assistant city counselor will introduce Dr. Chas. H. Phillips, Jr., as permanent chairman and Jeff Covington as secretary. The Municipal Quartette will render catchy campaign songs, led by Jno. J. Reed. Dr. C. H. Elliplis, President Missouri Negro Republican League Club; Clinie E. Smith, secretary; I. H. Bradbury, Chairman Precinct Organization, Jeff Covington, secretary, Wm. H. Robinson, Chairman Organization Committee, W. B. Cathrell, Chairman Speakers' Committee, Ira Dorsey, Publicity Committee, Wm. Wynn, Grand Marshall, Wendell Gross, Sergent at-Arms. PORO NEW MOVIES PORO NEW MOVIES During the past fall and winter the film editor of "Poro" College has been giving his time to adding many new reels - to those, famous "Poro" Movies, and he invites your inspection of his first showing in St. Louis this spring, at St. James A. M. E. Church corner St. Ferdinand and Dendleton Aves. Friday evening, March 30, which will be shown exclusively for the bene fit of Clubs No. 7 and 8. In these new reels he will give you an idea of the great field day exercises, showing hundreds of teachers, pupils and spectators in actual movement. You will get a glimpse of Summer High School, showing bright and intelligent faces going and coming, a wonderful picture of the Methodist Conference, held in Louisville and Philadelphia this past summer. Another feature will be the interesting football game between Summer High School and Macon College, held last Thanksgiving Day, in which Sumner was victorious, and a large number of St. Louis scenes, giving views of our progressive business people. In his travels, the film editor has gathered many interesting scenes of the activities of our race throughout the country, their homes, schools, churches, and business lives. General admission, 10 cents. Supreme Lodge Committee Busy Supreme Lodge Committee Busy Maj. Gen. R. R. Juckson, made a flying trip to the city Monday to lay out the camp ground on the Rankin Tract. In company with Brig. Gen. William H. Butler, he and a corps of engineers went over the ground and laid out plans for the encampment. The Supreme Lodge Committee reports splendid progress in making its arrangements for entertaining the convention next August. All of the subcommittees are busy at work and the city in general is taking a lively interest in the event. It is predicted that the largest gathering of Pythians and Calanthe will be witnessed here next summer and that the crowd of visitors will be so big that it will be a difficult task to furnish for them. The committee on homes has already begun work in arranging stopping places for those who will come. The local lodges and courts, as well as those out in the state, are continuing to buy stock in the enterprise. Donations are being solicited from the business interests of the city which will be greatly benefited by the convention to help defray the expenses of its entertainment. Beginning with Monday night the local courts of Calanthe will hold a Calendar Bazaar at the Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine St., during the whole of next week. SIMON SIMPLE AS A HYPNOTISER I SAYS TO PRACTICE ON ANIMALS FIRST — PRESTO! CHANGO! YOU'RE HYPNOTISED! IF I'SE GOT TO, NOLD YO' SURJICKS I RESIGNS DIS YER MINUTE! NOT WHILE IS GOT MY OWN EYES OPEN! WON'T! GET IN AND HOLD HIS EYES OPEN MOSE - ME WINKS AND INTERRUPTS THE SPELL! SLEEPY - SLEEPY - SLEEP SLEEP I'VE DONE IT — GEE! NOW I'M A HYPNOTIST! I'LL BUST YO' MEAD! YO' DONE KNOWED ME AM A BALKY MULE! DAT'S!! CONSECRATE YO' EYES ON DE PUPILS OB DE SUBJECTIVE DON'T FERGIT TO FOCUS YO' ORBS ON HIS LEFT VERNACULAR! QUICK! POP! LOOK ME IN THE EYE — YOU'RE GETTIN' SLEEPY. S.L.E.E.P.Y! DAT'S NOVONE - HE AM GOIN' HEAD OBER HEELS! SLEEP! - SLEEP!! GEE! I'VE GOT HIM GOIN' MOSE! WAIT A SECOND SIMON, TILL I CONSULTS DE UNRULY SUBJECK QUESTION! International Cartoon Co., N.Y. By C. P. J. Mrs. Irene Perry was called to our city from Kansas City on account of the illness of her brother, Mr. W. M. Evans of Garfield St....The 30 Day Rally closed at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Sunday night with a report of $50.94. Rev. Hunt occupied the pulpit Friday night. His subject was, "Wilt Thou Be Saved."...Rev. W. H. Houston returned home last Thursday from Ironton, De Soto, and Potosi....Mrs. Wm. Turk and Master Wm. Spencer entertained the Stewardess Board of the A. M. E. Church last Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. M. G. Jackson on Pine St., with a two course dinner. Mrs. Ben Spencer, president; Mrs. C. C. Smith, secretary....Rev. and Mrs. T. Parrish had as their guests Sunday Mrs. J. W. Taylor and Mrs. C. P. Jackson....Rev. G. C. Chinn has sent in his resignation to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and has accepted the charge at Pueblo, Colo., and will leave for his new home in about 30 days....Rev. Parrish will preach on "Sanitation" Sunday. All are invited....Mr. and Mrs. Cobbs are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy....The Stewardess Board of the C. M. E. Church met with Mrs. Hattie Moore last Thursday. Mrs. T. Parrish was a guest of the Board....Rev. Parrish entailed the Preachers' Conference at his home Monday, on Benton St. The meeting was well attended and much business transacted. Mr. Chas. Bullin was a visitor....Miss Gertrude Finn has gone to St. Louis to make it her future home. FULTON, MO. By Miss C. C. Reeves The home of Mrs. A. Caves was the scene of a very pretty house party, St. Patrick's Tea, given by the Ladies' Aid Society of St. James M. E. Church, March 17. The color scheme was beautifully carried out in green and white. The lovely dining room was decorated in green crepe paper which hung from the ceiling in graceful curves to each corner of the table, in the center of which a large pot of Wandering Jew sat on a little tripod. Four large Irish potatoes were pressed into service as candle holders. After the guests were seated about the table, which was a bower of beauty, small green candles were lighted, which shed a soft pale light that seemed to transform the dining room into some enchanted garden: The menu follows: Creamed oysters, French peas in patties, Saratoga chips, beaten biscuits, pickles, ice, cake and black coffee. Each guest was beautifully gowned. Souvenirs were small silken Shamrocks and a tiny white menu card ent in shape of shamrock, and tied with a bit of green ribbon. After the roll call, to which each guest responded with an Irish quotation, a short program was rendered. Mrs. Willett Mims of Wyoming, whose exquisite mezzo-soprano is hardly surpassed, gave several selections, vocal and instrumental. Mrs. Lena Reese sang a little Irish ditty, and gave some beautiful piano numbers. A female quartet, composed of Mrs. J. Sexton Miss C. Reeves, Mrs. Lymes, Mrs. G. M. Overton, sang, "Dot Leetle Home." Miss C. Reeves read a paper on St. Patrick. Last, but not least, the price of admission was fifty cents per couple, and despite alleged hard times, there were over forty guests. This occasion will long be remembered. A neat sum was realized for the pastor's salary. The denominations were forgotten in the merry crowd, and every church in town was represented. The Ladies of the Aid-Society are deeply thankful to all who helped in any way to make it a success. PULASKI, TENN By J. K. Jones The Negroes of Giles County have two brass bands, seven printing houses, seven undertakers, fifty school teachers, seven lawyers, and four doctors... Miss Frankie B. Howell is visiting her mother in M. Pleasant...Last Sunday several young men left Pulaski for the north, and it has been reported that they met with an accident. Two of them were killed...Mr. Duncan sold a pair of mules last Friday for $375... Messrs. Stevenson and Morton were the guests of Mr. Harvey North at Cressview Thursday...Mr. V. Milton of Athens, Alabama, visited his mother last Thursday...Old Zion Baptist Sunday school is being fairly attended, and is making progress...The Y. M. C. A is having success. Sunday was rally day at the Meacham Park Church. Rev. DeShields was called to Allenton to deliver a sermon. ...Mr. and Mrs. C. Bailey are rejoicing over a baby boy...Mr. and Mrs. O. Ford are the new residents of Meacham Park. ...Mrs. Addie Anderson, Mrs. M. Crews of St. Louis, are guests of their mother, Mrs. B. Bailey. ...Mr. W. Lawrence and Master E. Rogers are on the sick list. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. Series of meetings began at the First Baptist Church on the 19th. Good preaching each night. All are invited. ...Rev. B. G. Shaw preached at Blackwell Chapel, March 18; collection, $12. ...The George and Martha Washington Concert at Blackwell Chapel on the 15, was a decided success, $17.27 was reported....The Penny at Blackwell Chapel on the 18, was well attended. Rev. Monroe of Kirkwood preached. Collection, $23.54....Mr. H. Graham and family have moved here from St. Louis, and are living on N. Cornell....There will be a musical entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Laird on the 29 of this month under the auspices of the Trustee Board of the M. E. Church. Admission free. Wm. Taylor, chairman....Mrs. M. E. Gooden, Susie Crockett-Lewis, and Leola Laird, made a pleasant visit to Howard Place Parent-Teachers' Association on the 22. A very nice program was THE ST. LOUIS ARMS rendered by pupils of the school.... Miss Alma Patterson is doing good work and is loved by her pupils.... Mrs. Minnie Scott is much improved after a brief illness.... Mrs. Ella Spencer is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. James... Mrs. J. Burls, Andrew Evans, Mary Buford, Willa Pierson, and Mr. D. Jordon are convalescent.... Mrs. Jane Elzier accompanied by her son and daughter, Ben and Eliza, left on the 17 for Detroit....The funeral of Mr. Bill Boyd was held at the First Baptist Church, March 18, Rev. E. J. Buckner presided." He was laid to rest in Father Dickson's cemetery.... Mr. P. Elkins, Wm. Bowen, Miss Christian Thompson are out again.... Mrs. Wm. Bowen came home from the hospital last Saturday much improved.... Mrs. C. Warren of St. Louis was the pleasant visitor of Mrs. Annie Polk, the 15.... Mrs. Mary Allen, formerly of Webster Groves, now residing in E. St. Louis, was here on business on the 15.... Miss Sarah Woods of St. Louis, was the guest of Mrs. D. J. Laird last Sunday. PROGRESSIVE HAIR GROWER Special inducements to new customers in hair dressing and weaving. A trial is all I ask. Mrs. Emma J. Beasley, 1100 N. Cornell avenue, Webster Groves. Miss Myrtle Graves was hostess of Mrs. J. Elliot last Sunday...Mr. L. Jackson, Misses Hazel White, and Pashiolee Murray attended services in Moselle Sunday...Mr. M. Buckner of Baldwin, Mo., is visiting his sister, Mrs. L. Generally...Miss Ella Ewing was in Union Tuesday on business.... We are glad to see Mrs. L. Wallace out again after a severe illness.... Mrs. E. Rogers was in St. Louis Sunday. Miss J. E. Fowler, one of our public school teachers has returned from Xenia, Ohio, where she was called to attend the funeral of her father.... Rev. P. E. Crews held the Quarterly meeting here Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. Revival is meeting with much success.... Rev. F. H. Gray preached special sermons to the school children on Fridays....Mr. R. L. Logan of Columbia, and editor of the "Professional World," was a visitor here Tuesday.... Miss Ida Crews of St. Louis was the guest of her father, Rev. P. C. Crews, Sunday....Ruby, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Robinson, was buried from the house Friday afternoon....Mrs. Lillian R. Carter is making herself quite busy at the Argus office in St. Louis. EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. Mrs. Notie Beasley, the hair dresser, was in our city this week.... Clara Ross, of Chicago, will return to Edwardsville to make her home with Mrs. Laporte. ... Miss Emma Samuels was surprised last Tuesday night by her friends, it being her birthday. ST. CLAIRE, MO. ST. CHARLES, MO. Bv R. Loper CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Rev. and Mrs. P. J. Johnson, formerly of Poplar Bluff, are operating the restaurant at 242 N. Frederick St. You will be courteously treated and served to the season's best products, when you visit them.....Mrs. Sarah Ann Penny, aged 83 of Oak Ridge, died last week. Many persons from Cape Girardeau attended the funeral Wednesday.....Mrs. Charlotte Wilburn went to St. Louis Wednesday.....The Williams, Jubilee singers were greeted by a large crowd at the opera house Thursday night. All reported satisfaction.....Miss B. M. White of Ste. Genevieve spent the week end with relatives and friends in this city Sunday.....Mrs. Lizzie Ramsay of St. Louis, returned home.....Mr. and Mrs. Claude H. Young went to Jacksonville, Ill., where they will reside..Mrs. Grace Bollinger, after a pleasant visit with her parents returned to her home in Madison, Wis.....Mrs. A. J. Renfro spent a few days in our city on business.....Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Pollard celebrated Mr. John N. Rice's fifty fourth birthday anniversary with a social. About twenty of his many friends were present.....The Services were enjoyed at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. On Thursday night, March 29, the Ladies' Aid will have charge of the Passion Play in moving pictures at the B. T. theater. Tickets are now on sale.....Dr. W. H. Larie, president of the S. E. Mo., 3rd District S. S. Convention, visited the Pleasant Green Baptist Sunday school last Sunday. The Easter program will be held on the third Sunday in April. The Second Baptist hope to be ready by Easter Monday.....Rev. P. J. Johnson of Allenville S. S. will be ready on the 15 of April. He reported an excellent sermon Sunday.....Mr. W. H. Rodney refused to be operated on at the hospital Sunday. He returned home Monday. FARMINGTON, MO. Mrs. Cora J. Turner of Parsons, Kansas, arrived Saturday night to be the guest of relatives for an indefinite period.....Mr. O. Poston of St. Louis enjoyed Sunday with home folks.....Rev. J. D. Barksdale conducted Quarterly meeting services at the A. M. E. Church. The meeting was a success financially as well as spiritually.....Mrs. Charlotte Clay received injuries from a fall Sunday.....Mr. Lewis Kennedy was the successful captain at the rally Sunday at the M. E. Church; Mrs. T. L. Cayce was second; Mrs. P. Cayce, third; Mrs. E. Harris, fourth. The receipts were forty dollars. This was a sacrificial rally; each member was allowed to give as the spirit moved him.....Miss Cora Meyers, Mrs. Lula Kennedy and Homer Meyers enjoyed Sunday with relatives at Crystal City.....Master George L. Burke is very ill with pneumonia.....One of the most beautiful scenes that ever graced the M. E Church was that exhibited Saturday evening at the miscellaneous shower. The presents were gorgeous and whole some. The display of needle work was surprisingly splendid.....The visitors present were Misses Luetta and Helen Matthiasueta, Misses Zelma and Alice By D. F. B. Guaranteed to produce a healthy lururian growth of the most defective hair TEN YEARS ON THE MARKET AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley 209 N. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Mo. CHAS. G. WATSON, Prop. The Big Cut Rate DRUGGIST. Everybody Welcome Located at COMPTON and LACLEDE AVE. Swink, each presented beautiful gifts. Miss Edith Cayce of Mineral Springs was present. The gentlemen who were present added much to the interest of the occasion. Refreshments were served and each one left feeling that it was good to have Cupid so near.....Mrs. C. Swink and Mr. Staten of Coffman attended to business, here last week.... Misses Cozetta Boddie and Hortense Kennedy entertained the Industrial Club Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. P. Boddie. This club is doing some very pretty needle work under the supervision of Miss Kennedy.... Miss Loraine Staten has recovered sufficiently to be up and out.....Mrs. Boddie received the sad message of the death of little Oscar, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Reed, of St. Louis.... Mr. Fred Chappell came up Thursday and finished moving his household goods to Coffman.....Mr. Antone Murphy has recovered from a recent injury received while gardening. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. R. J. M. Rev. W. S. Vance, B. D., pastor of the Ward Baptist Church was called to Elkton, Tenn., on account of the death of his father....Lucy May Dickerson, aged seven, who was run down by an auto on Poston St., is improving....The several services of the Fifth Ward Baptist Church have proved a spiritual blessing to our city. We are feasting on the wonderful and forceful sermons delivered by Rev. P. D. Skinner, D. D. Eleven persons have united with the church....Mr. Wm. Foster, Sr., has been on the sick list for several weeks but is convalescent....Mr. L. C. Bowers of Louisville, Ky., is stopping at the Central Hotel....Rev. Dardin and Cross addressed the Sunday school at Mt. Olive Baptist Church....Little Lucy Mae Dickerson was taken to Dr. Robt. T. Burt's Infirmary. Both legs were broken and skull crushed in an automobile accident....The long felt want in Clarksville has been granted. That is a Negro journal, by which we can see just what progress our face is making along all lines. The Argus supplies that needed information. Why not every Negro in Clarksville read a Negro paper and find out what the Negroes in America are doing? Ass for known that wrong" Co. If you would like to have moo hoots, flowing, beautiful, long, slowly hair; use one jar of Zymal Milk Grower and Straightener. Probe 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Re- latable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave. St. Louis, Mo. OPEN AT NIGHT I wish to announce that my pariases will open at night after October 2. Customers will be received by appointment. Mrs. E. Slaughter Gamble, 3061 Lawton Ave. Both phones. The numerous canals of Holland and populated by about 50,000 people, to whom the houseboat represents home all the year around, and with the exception of the winter season, when the canals are frozen, they are constantly on the move. The stern of the vessel is fitted up for the boatman and his family, while the space in front is used for carrying freight. 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Cen. 5396-L try. ‘Crippled by the loss of the foreign element, the many large coors throagtout the country found it necessary to draft upon ‘the south for labor to keep their. planta going, That Negro labor is proving up tothe standard is'eviden by the fact that a number of those who have employed Negroes for the first time, have signi- fied their intention to keep them regularly. : s : In view of the changes that are sure to come after the war in Europe, we ‘feel it timely to advisé. members of the race th begin ‘to study and familiarize themselves with different languages. There will be many lucrative openings in the South American countries for those who can speak the Spanseh or German languages, and as the-climatic conditions are that Negroes will be in demand, it ‘will not hurt us to be able to speak and write the language ‘used in that country’ ‘| si as \ ——.. $$ § QUIRE FOX dolence, with the assurance that wc mourn with them; their loss is our ) loss; and while it is hard to ‘compre- ; hend and doubly hard to reconcile ow ) 2 will to ‘‘Him- who doeth all things ms well,” yet we commend them to God gece fae Oat Senne eee ee > ere * een ti. a Beit At: “ 7 af ‘ae ee » ee: a ae b PC ks a ; + : | ee aaa eae a peat THE LATE SQUIRE FOX Noble Church and Praternal Worker Buccumbs After Brief Illness. High Mason.and Honored Class Leader for Many Years. Large Crowd Pays last Respects to Deceased’ last Sunday. | The largest crowd that has been sec at a funeral service in St, Louis for a long time gathered at St. Paul A. M E. Chufch last Sunday, to pay their last respects to a well Known and hon ored’ citizen, Squire Fox. Not only were the regular church and preachin, ceremonies carried out at the church Sunday, but the deceased received the highest’ Masonic “tonors of a midnigh: ceremony by members of that order o1 the preceding Saturday night. It i: understood that only those who hav. received -thirty-three degrees, are eli giblésto take part ‘in the last name: cerempnies. He was well connected ig fraternal “and church circles. ai’; OBITUARY Sqaire Fox was born in Artiville Mo., April 25 1853, and departed this Jife Saturday, March 10, at 11:45 a m., after a brief illness, ‘ He came: to St. Louis-when quite a boy: and entered, the employ of Jos Buckland Hay & Grain Co. Third and Walnut Sts. and rendered for forty: two years faithfyl services to. the com- pany. : He was converted. and joined St. Paul Chapel forty-five years ago, dur- ing the administration of Rev. John Torker and was a consistent Christian until death. ‘ ; He was leader of Class No. 10 for over 25- years, His life was one of Christian example, He waa ever ready to’do good-for the Master. He was a devoted husband and a loving father. His parting advice to his wife was, “Trust the Lord'and He will take care of you? |, He* leaves to-mourn their loss a de- voted wife, Mra. Jennie (, Fox, one daughter; Miss: Carrie Fox, a teacher ‘in the public ‘schools of this city, some ‘relatives and many friends. z Resoliitions of Condolence ., We, the members of Class Number 10, of which Bivther Squire Fox was leader .far, many years, are’ déeply grieved over the loss of our dearly be- loved leader. Whereas, the. Grim Reap- er with his sickle keen. and relentless zeal, has invaded the cirele of Saint Paul’s class room,.and eut down one who was most active and untiring in bis efforta to advance our class, and interests in our church and whereas this chureh--realizes most ‘keenly’ the full measure of the loss we have sustained im the untimely death of Squire Fox, whe was s inan, so noble, true and an example.of virtue so, rare and who has been summoned into the presence of his Makér-to hear the blessed encom: ium: ‘Thou hast been faithful as» leader over a few things; behold! I will make thee ruler over many!"? Therefore, be it resolved, That Clase Number 10 has sustained an irrepar- ‘able loss. in the death of Brother Squiré Fox, whose hearty encouragement, ge- nial smile and friendly handclasp in- ‘ypired us’ and endeared him to us, as ‘a leader and brother, whose’ memory and influence will live with us, when his mortal clay has returned to Mother Earth, Resolved, That we as a class strive individally to emulate his virtues and follow the splendid example he has et before ug, of faithfulness and loy: alty to our God, our chureb, and -ou ‘class, That whether the summons comer to ux inthe heat bf the noondsy san or im the evening shadows, we too “‘may wrap the drapery of our couet about = and tie dows” to pleasant ‘Resolved, That we-extend to the be: ‘Feaved family’ our’ sympathy. and con’ mga : She St. Tenis Argus ‘ ‘PUBLSHED WEEKLY aY THE — na * ARGUS. PUBLISHING COMPANY WELIAL HAROLD KORG. ee oe A ceeded see nee Adtroes all Commanication te (cs ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. * 241 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. . : : Fhene, Bement 65e ST SUBSCRIFTION. RATES: fifo a PRESS TE ERO PIRES T ‘Bape Mtn stan shcn Gado cs sseaneseattoreapinepestaptinasei 300 Advertising Rates Ferniehed ca Reqaset 4 ig aE eg am mat heel 5 Ik Re Feet Ose 08 ‘Seim Leute Mieseni eeder = NORIO A ESO MRS | interna it ett, . PRE BLACA PORTION OF AMERICAN CLIIZENOTMUE ; ‘ Since civilization first took her seat upon the throne of - prog- “ ress, it has ever been the custom. of states, principalities, govern- ments and nations to be first to recognize the worth of its citizens. This: custom has"prevailed in all ages, in all countries and in all governments known to history, with. but one. exception;—and that exception is the American government. Standing in the forefront of progress, proudly boasting her leadership in civilization. proclaiming to the world her grandeur, setting as an example her christianity and culture, America is known in the remotest corners of the universe as ‘the land of the free and the home of the brave. Clothed with these robes of right- eousness, one would naturally conclude that the American gevern- ment would be first to recognize the worth of her citizens. regard- less of race, color or creed. . . With a citizenship of a hundred million souls gathered here from all parts of the world, and with the country practically in a state of war with Germany, what portion of her citizenship can America rely upon to uphold the principles of her. government? . “Accusations are being made upon all sides that some Americans are pro-German; it has been said that more than one hundred thousand spies wre scattered throughout this country; men are be- ing imprisoned for stealing’ and selling Army and Navy secrets; uncertainty, suspicion and distrust have necessitated the placing of armed-guards.around the Navy yards, at bridges, at munition plants, and everywhere there seems to be a feeling of doubt as to _ who is, loyal; charges.and counter charges are being made and the. daily press is filled with news articles pertaining to who is an Am- erican and who is not; but in all this nightmare of serious specula- tion, not one word has been said questioning ‘the. loyalty of the Negro: : ? y a This government feels sure of the loyalty of more than {one- “tenth of.its population; this government firmly believes that eleven millions-of Negro men and women will readily give their lives in its defense; the black part of American citizenship is giving the government no concern as to-the part it will play in any crisis. Of the one hundred thousand spies that ‘are said to -infest.this country, not ene of them has. proved to bea Negro; of the many arrests that have’been made for selling Army afd Navy secrets, not a single man has proved to be a Negro; of the many thousands whe are being accused of being pro-German, not one accusation has been aimed at a member of the Negro race; of the large num- ber of: plotters who have been apprehended, some of whom have confessed to have had designs upon the life of the President, not one of these plotters has turned out to be a Negro:—and it is this portion of ker citizemship,—this black portion, that America can rely upon to help her shoulderevery burden. - Strange though it may seem, it is the black portion of Ameri- ca’s citizenship which America has so signally failed to recognize. = In the sacred halls of Congress just afew months. ago, a bill to keep Negroes from enlisting in the Army and Navy was. intro- duced; a member of the Legislature in the- state of Missouri, intro- duced a bill to.segregate and jim’ crow the Negro; this happened Jess than a month ago. American white men and women going to and fro on common carriers, will stand up and ride for miles rather than sit beside a Negro; every state in the southland has crowded the pages of its law books with every conceivable law,that will in- sult, humiliate and strip the’Negro of his rights as an -American citizen. The unholy pastimie of lynching, burning and mobbing Ne- gro men,.women and children by American white men is not even censured, by the American government; Negro .soldiers on their way to fight for the honor of this country, have been“ insulted and discriminated against. Such signs as “‘No Niggers Allowed Inside,” “This{Room For Negroes,” are posted in every southern city and oni every railway’ possenger train throughout the south. “Negroes are denied the right of any but the most poorly paid employment; they are advised to get an-education, and upén doirig go, are.called “saasy;"' they are to told to own their homes, and upon seeking to purchase and pay fora home they are reminded that white neigh- bors will not tolerate their presence; men who are. placed in high positions to uphold the law and protect the weak, are the last ones to offer a word of’protest against -he inhuman ment of Negro citizens; such are the conditions that constantly fake a: portion of America’s citizens:--the black, portion---the ogily portion’ that America can fully rely upon to prove loyal in cas¢ of war: When the Negro has again.-as he Has in a hundred former wars, proven his right to be recognized as a man and ‘as an Ameri- can cttizen, will this government awake-from its apathy and be fair enongh to accord him justice?. . . Captains of industry are beginning to take into account the value of Negro labor versus foreign labor: many large manufactur- ine eaneera in thie city are onenine- their danse tan Neocon lakac dolenee, with the assurance that wi mourn with them; their loss ‘is ou: loas; and while it is hard to ‘compre hend and doubly hard to reconcile ow will to ‘‘Him- who doeth all thing well,’’ yet we commend them to God who in his infinite merey and wisdom is able to bind our broken hearts and give us balm, consolation and perfect submission to His will. Be it further resolved, That a’ copy of these resolutions be sent to the be- reaved family and a copy be placed upon the records of St. Paul Church. - Respeetfully submitted, 0; Bartelsa Hartgraves, C Captain Class No. 10. RESOLDTIONS AND CONDOLENCE FROM THE MEMBERS: OF ST: PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH . St, Louis, Mo., March 18, 1917. We come today to pay our last re. peets to one of St. Louis’'most hon- ored citizens, to a husband second. to none, to a fellow workman, whose ca. reer was loved by all, to. craftmen whose life all Masons’ would do wel to emulate; and last but not-least, 1 Christinn, who favorably impressed al with whom he came in contact that he was preparing to meet his Maker. We speak of brother Squire Fox, whosc romains are now: before us. Brother Fox was well stricken in years, and 1 man whose ability as a Jeader was evi denced in more ways than one. For more than twenty-five years the formes pastor of St. Paul has kept him as leader in the above named chureb. During the pastorate of Rev. W. 5. Brooks, Brother Fox thought. his ‘work combined with bis age, was too much to give the proper attention to it. Whereon Rey, Brooks appointed Sis- ter Mamie E. Nichols, an assistant eacr and as a special honor retained Brother Fox as leader of Class No. 10. Brother’ Fox was aman who was al ways found at his post of duty unless hindered by some lnwful-excuse. Judg ing from his life, we feel-safe in say inig that death had no terrors for him and here we join him with the poet and ask his dear ones, Why do we mourn “departed friends, or shake ai death's alarm? When, through his suf- fering, we could hear him say: ‘Death may dissolve my body now and bear my spirit home.’’ The forty-two years he spent inthe service of one of the leading firms in St. Louis and the twen. ty.ve years bo spent: a9 's Jeagor tn his church are not to be compared with the glorious reward he lias received tc services rendered here, especially when we: tliink of the, beautiful hymn .where- in it “reads: «When we bave ‘been there ten thou- sand years, i Bright, shining as the sun, With no less deys to give God praise, Then when we first hegun.”? Tho whole church join in with the poets + * ‘*We loved him, yes, we loved him, “But angels loved him more ‘ And they-have-quietly called: him “To yonder shining shore.’~ ‘The golden gates were-open, ‘A gentle voice said, ‘Come,* With: farewell words: unspoken, . +" He calmly. entered home.’? * ‘Whereas, it bas pleased the Almighty in his wise providence -tq remave from our midst our dear Brother Fox, be it resolved’ that we ‘bow in humble sub mission to him who doeth’ all things well, “and commend his family dnd: be reaved ones to Him who has: promised to heal the woundéd heart and whe has promised to bd a husband for the widow indeed z Faithfully. submitted: D. W. Seott. Chairman of the”Stewards Board; W E. Osborne, Secretary of the Trustee Board, representing every department of thé church; Rev. W. B. Johnson, D. D. P. .; E. Hawkins, Secretary. OARD OF THANKS I wish to expreas'my sincere thanks to the many friends for their, kindness shown during the-late. bereavement. in the loss of my dear husband, Squire Fox, who departed this life March 10, 1917. Especially am T grateful for the beau- tiful floral offerings, and the part tak- en by the church, organizations and the lodges, whieh helped so much in re- lieving my burden. ° : Mrs, Jennie C. Fox. LANE TABERNACLE ©. M. E. CHURCH NOTES A very pleasant day-was spent on last Sunday at Lane Tabernacle. Dr. Smith, the popular pastor, after return: ing from Texas, preached two able and inspiring sermons, Next Sunday,’ Dr. Smith will preach at both services. The members are urged to be present and bring someone with you. The dif. ferent departments are doing their best to eclipse all previous records. The Sunday school is increasing rapidly, ‘The Epworth League is’ thriving un- der the leadership of Thos.-H. Edlin and A. L. Gardner. The sdoption of the program along with the program every Sunday his won many admirers for the League. The following. young ladies assist in making the program each week: Misses Frances Howell, Bernice Bronough, Adelle Jones, Myrtle Copeland, Constance Tyler, Cecil Gard- ner. An excellent program will» be rendered next Sunday at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend. 8ST. JAMES CHURCH » The large congregation that packed the auditorium Sunday morning wa: treated to un agreeable surprise by the presence of our own Bishop H. Blanton Parks, who preached a power. ful sermon on ‘*Self-love.”? The eve- ning service was equally as well at: tended to hear Dr. Parks? second ser. mon of the series on ‘Pilgrim's Prog: ress.’’ The endeavor,choir will furnish ‘music next Sunday evening at the third of the series. Come early if you desire good seats. Wednesday night marked the closing of one of the most successful quarter: in the history of the church, The stew: ard department hadin Balance of $54.65 in their treasury. Upon the magnani. mous suggestion of Dr. Peck, they’ pre- sented the trustees with $50.00. This shows our pastor is imbued with the true spirit of Christianity. The Intermediate Endeavor is pre- paring & special pograaa top, Busing evening. Mr. Russell Rees gill lead the discussion of the topic. You are cordially invited, MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. _ The services were well’attended Sun day. Bro. P. Thomas’ preached and gave some wholesome advices We hac @ small rally in the-afterndon, con- ducted by visiting young Timothies. Dr Jaynes,"a white minister, preached on “Racial Love and. Unity.’? Visitors aré invited to this church, and dre as sured a hearty welcome. Rey. D. W. Morris, pastor, ; ‘The Seven Church Baptist Union met with the Bethel Baptist Church, 2131 Pine. * Rev. Robinson, pastor. Prayer services were condueted by the deacons The meeting was called to order ‘by Vice-President A. Dixon with some en. couraging remarks. Rev. Ellington wat introduced and predched a good sermon Collection, $15..At the annual meetin, ‘Wednesday night, Seeretary Molton re ported all moneys’ collected sinee th organization of the; union. Total §1, 009.99. This mousy was given ‘to th ‘churches of the Union and’ Charity /Next meeting at Semple Avenue Bap tist Church. Take the -Cass avenu ear, get off at Semple, walk one bloc north to chireb. ‘Communion of Souls Spiritual Churcl hold their regular services’ Sunday-1 & m, and 8 p. m. Lyceum, 10 2. m. seance Tuesday and Friday at 8 p,. m: ponducted by Mrs, Caroline Armsteni and M. Antoinette Howard, B. N. Misi Clemmitine Hatch, secretary; Cordelis Anderson, treasurer; M. Antoinetté Howard, R. N. pastor; Mrs. Carrie Par son, assistant pastor. 2641 Lucas Ave Phone, Cent. 9616R. Se EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH. | We had splendid services ‘Sunday .al day. Pastor Perry preached two ser mons, Our sehool is in good condition B. Y. P. U. is taking on new life. ‘The president of our Mission Cirele is able to be out again. For this’we are very thankful. There wis one addition at the 11 o'clock service. - Deacon Carter is mending also Sister Whittenburg Bro, Russell and Jno. Gates are on the flak dist tisha heephtil Seater Ferry was entertained by Mr. and‘Mrs. Foan- tain Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Tankin ‘re ‘entertaining ‘company from Mississippi ‘ | EEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH ‘The Third Anniversary Exercises and Celebration, beginning on Easter Sun- day, April 8, and a.program will ‘be rendered each night by the- different organizations of the chureh, “On the night. of the 16th. a luncheon will be served to all members and friends free of charge. We are arranging to pur- chase a new church,. which will cost about $8,000. “Rey. Dunavant invites the strangers coming to. the city to come and make * themselves at tome with us. : BUSINESS OPENED I wish to announce to the people of St. Louis and vieinity that T have re- cently opened a store at 2917 Lawton Ave. with a ntock consisting of slight- ly used furniture, rugs, stoves and carpets, Also keep constantly on hand & line of new goods such as cooking utensils, brooms, bowls and pitchers, shovels, coal hods and many other things too numerous to mention: Slightly used furniture bought, sold and exchanged. “No furniture ‘allowed to leave-the store unless in good re- pair. Al work done by expert work- men, A call at our store will convince. In- viting you to join the rapidly growing list of my customers, -I am, Yours truly, P. T. Bowles. Kinloch, Central 6171-L, z WANTED—Several men and. young men, neat and good appearance. Good Proposition. A chance to make $2 per weak. Experience not necessary St. Louis Argus Office, 2341 Market St. between 4 and'5 p.m. . “89. PAUL'S NOTES —~ ° - Last Sunday was another Gospel feast-day for the members ‘and friends who attended the morning services of ‘St, Paul A.’M, E, Church: Quite.a number accepted the invitation made by Dr. Johnson and joined the church. +The church is spiritually alive-and the people seemed to have a mind to work... Strangers -always feceive a hearty weleome. Do not fail to hear Dr. Johnaon Sunday morning. : SOCIETY Mr. J. Wade has returned home after a two weeks' stay with relatives in Jackson, Mo. Mrs. L. W. Hardin, of Junction City, Kansas, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. D. Oliver, 21½ S. Channing Ave. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Oliver, of 21½ S. Channing, announce the birth of their daughter, Wauetta Hardin Oliver. Rev. J. W. Jacobs, P. E., of the St. Louis District C. M. E. Church, spent a few days in the city mingling with family and friends. Mrs. W. M. Holmes, of 2232 Adams St., purchased a home at 6335 Wagoner Ave., and wishes her friends to call and see her. Mr. T. R. Donald, of 2643 Lawton, who has been on the sick list for some time, left Tuesday night for New Mexico, for his health. Wm. R. Petty will leave St. Louis Saturday night for Dalton, Mo., to be the guest of Miss Ruth Ray, one of the teachers. Mrs. M. Harvey, of 2621 Wash, returned last week from the burial of her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Burkhead, of Macomb, Mo. Mrs. Lena Sproglin, of South Grand Ave., returned last Friday from a two weeks' stay in Tyler, Texas, where she accompanied the remains of her brother, Ernest Reece, for burial. Mrs. M. E. Brown, of 2751 Market, has returned from an extended trip South, where she visited relatives and friends, Mound Bayqu, Greenville and Memphis being the principal places at which she stopped. The St. Patrick's Day party given at the Banneker School was a delight to all. The evening was spent in games. Prizes were won by Agnes Smith, Geneva Reed, and Mrs. P. Conn. The decorations were of green shamrock. Mrs. A. W. Schackleford, of 4025 West Belle, took part in a very pretty little party at the West End College for Girls one night last week. Mrs. Shackleford played her part, the French hair dresser, with beauty and skill: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wade, 829 Clara Ave., entertained nine for dinner Sunday in honor of their father, Mr. James Wade, of Jackson, Mo. They also took Mr. Wade automobiling over the free bridge. The Excelsior Culture Club met with Mrs. Lucinda Williams, 4456 Kennerly Ave., March 6. A paper on Phyllis Wheatley, by Mrs. Mae Etta Steele and a recitation from Dunbar, by Mrs. Luciinda Williams, were enjoyed. Mrs. P. W. Dunavant, 2749 Walnut St., president of Dermatus Manufacturing Company, will leave the city in a few days for an extended trip through the western states in the interest of her business. Mr. R. D. Muirhead, a contractor, of Nashville, Tenn., and the father of Miss Bertha Muirhead, will make St. Louis his home. His daughter, Miss Bertha, will also be at home with her father in a few weeks. WANTED—Several young ladies to represent the Argus. Must be neat and good appearance. No experience necessary. The right kind can make from $15 to $25 per week. Apply at once at St. Louis Argus Office, 2341 Market Street, between 4 and 5 p. m. The American Beauty Embroidery Club held their monthly meeting with Mrs. Anderson, 4315 Cottage. All of the members were present. There were three visitors. A delightful lunch was served. The meeting ajourned to meet April 5 with Mrs. J. H. Brown, 4349 West Belle. Don't forget "PORO" COLLEGE Movies at St. James A. M. E. Church, corner Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Aves, Friday night, March 30th. MR. BALDWIN WILL TALK Mr. Roger N. Baldwin, secretary of the Civic League of St. Louis, will address the Elleardaville Civic League, Sunday afternoon, March 25; at 4 o'clock, at St. James Church, Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Aves., Mrs. Ida A. Meyers will sing. Admission free. Mrs. Anna Givens, of 19a Compton, is on the sick list suffering with an attack of la gripe. The E. L. C. Club will give their first grand reception April 16, 1917, at the Pythian Auditorium. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. De Wees, of 541 S. Ewing Avenue, a girl. Mother and daughter doing nicely. Mrs. Estella Clay, 2900 Lucas Ave., entertained a few friends at a birthday party Tuesday evening. Many beautiful presents were received. A three-course lunch was served and all departed wishing her many more happy years. The Miscellaneous Club met at the residence of Mrs. A. J. Brown, 4265 N. Market, March 16. All spent a pleasant afternoon erocheling and embroidering. Though the notice was short, the hostess served a very appetizing two-course luncheon. The decorations were beautiful in green and white being appropriate to the season. Club will meet with Mrs. M. Garth, 1292 Bayard Ave., April 20. Mrs. M. Tyler, president; Mrs. H. Dunbairn, secretary; Mrs. M. B. Chapman, reporter pro tem. Mrs. Lena Gamble, of 2240 Randolph Street, was hostess to the Married Ladies' Needle Club, Friday, March 16. Fourteen members and four visiting ladies were present. After the work hour of crocheting and needle work, we were given several selections from the piano by Mrs. Blanch White; after which we were served the following menu by the hostess: Roast turkey with dressing, green peas, cream potatoes, schmierkase, salad, and hot biscuits, ice cream and cake. Mrs. Herbert Hally made every member feel that she was benefited by being a member of the club. The visitors were; Mrs. Mattie Morgan, Mrs. Blanch White, Mrs. Dora P. Priest, and Miss Addie Lewis. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. Gertrude Dunbar, 4293a Lucky, Friday, April 6. Mrs. Lena Gamble, president; Mrs. Marie Curtis, secretary; Mrs. Effie S. Bush, reporter. Don't forget the Catholic Knights' Ball, April 9, at Pythian Hall. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Campaign has had full sway at Wheatley Branch this past week. The workers have shown untiring zeal and great faith. The returns up to Monday amounted to $2,358.90. The workers have not been able to see so many people and have agreed to continue working, reporting Thursday night of this week and Tuesday and Thursday night of next week. Great growth has come to every worker because of this effort. Many inspiring talks have been given at meeting of the captains and workers each evening. Sunday afternoon Miss Elizabeth McFarland gave a wonderful talk at the mass meeting. The Christian workers hold their weekly meeting every Wednesday in the Y. W. C. A. Reading Room. The Social Service Committee held a meeting in the Assembly Room Thursday evening. Vesper Service will be held at 4:45 p. m. Sunday afternoon in the assembly room. The annual thanksgiving sermon of the K. P. Lodge, Uniform Rank, and Courts of Calanthe, of St. Louis, will be held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, March 25th, at 2 p. m. Rev. R. H. Cole will deliver the address, Thos. McCorrister, Marshall of the day. Don't forget the Catholic Knights' Bail, April 9, at Pythian Hall. ANNOUNCEMENT On Wednesday evening, March 28, 1917, at McPheeter's Memorial Presbyterian Church, Goode and Cote Brillante Aves, there will be a musical concert given under the management of Mrs. Estelle Seals Scoggins, for the benefit of the church. Why not spend a pleasant evening listening to the compositions of musical writers of two distinct races. You will enjoy the vocal and instrumental solos, the quartette of female voices, the quartette of mixed voices and those of the chorus. Don't fail to hear, the creditable compositions of the Colored writers, such as James Alyn Mundy, Gerald Tyler, W. Elmer Keeton and Harry Burleigh. This program will be rendered by some of St. Louis' heat talent. Admission, 10 cents. Rev. L. J. Washington, pastor; J. L. Taylor, secretary. MEMORIAL SERVICE Memorial services for D. M. O. Rickets, Past Royal Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, will be held at the Masonic Hall Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. The public is invited. Mrs. G. E. Southernland, G. B. D.; M. A. Hedgegon, Secretary. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES Robt. Breokenridge.....2940 Laclede Mrs. Viola Blanton.....3206 Lucas Lester Smith.....2700 N. 11th Ida Wilson.....1426 Singleton Harrison Henderson.....328 S. Montrose Edena Logan.....328 S. Montrose Eugene Meaders.....1609 Linden Hattie Nash.....4370 Labadie William Scruggs.....Valley Park, Mo. Mrs. Cora Sims.....Mineke, Mo. Felix Montgomery.....1321 Morgan Mrs. Mary Clark.....2223 Pine Dave Minston.....3310 Lawton Elmira Greenfield.....3310 Lawton Eddie Carter.....Danville, Ill. Mrs. Elsie Hebron.....3333 Market William J. Austin.....1010 N. Lefingwell Hattie Mae Ford.....3331 Pine Wilson Clay.....1207 N. 9th Mrs. Ebbie Hawkins.....1207 N. 9th Albert Means.....2829 Adams Minnie Wade.....Jackson, Mo. Ed. Davidson.....2126 Gratiot Georgia Wilson.....1510 Gratiot Benj. Ferguson.....Lovejoy, Ill. Warneater Jackson.....Lovejoy, Ill. Walter S. Porter.....2017a Eugenia Mrs. Pearl Johnson.....2717 Walnut William Ingram.....723 N. 23rd Mrs. Mary Roberts.....2225 Lucas Clarence Bland.....Festus, Mo. Mattie Owens.....2345 Market Jessie Jackson.....2210 Chestnut Mrs. Nolie Manson.....2210 Chestnut Charley Edwards, Jr..... Maryland Heights, Mo. Mary Mitchell..... Maryland Heights, Mo. Pearl J. Holt.....Eagle Park, Ill. Carrie Campbell.....Eagle Park, Ill. Mrs. Marguerite A. Bolden wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Gurtes Maybel, to Mr. William E. D. Hamilton. The marriage will be solemnized by Rev. J. H. Parker. Miss Bolden is the daughter of the late Rev. G. Bolden, of Henderson, Ky. Mr. Hamilton is of a prominent family of Meacham Park, Mo. The wedding will take place at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Georgia Eblen, at 3111 Lucas Ave., 8:30 o'clock, April 22. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Addie Morton, 2019 Eugenia.....57 Baby Hamilton, 2231 Lucas.....6 days Eugene Jackson, 4410 Maffitt.....1 Martha Collins, 2960 Market.....73 Oscar Reed, 2231 Scott.....1 month Maggie Williams, 915 Brooklyn.....51 Robert Meuse, 2725 Lawton.....70 C. M. C. Mason, 3309 Lucas.....73 Lander McColp, 822 S. Ewing.....18 Lucy Cobbs, 2810 Laclede.....87 Sletcher Page, 417 S. Garrison.....3 Geo. Campbell, 2956 Market.....56 Iella Finney, 3407 Lawton.....60 Chas. King, City Hospital.....2 Louise Nothan, 3229 Lasalle.....69 Chas. Murrell, 2600 Baldwin.....45 Wm. Washington, 2300 Papin.....43 Daniel Sanford, Isolation Hospital.....38 Erwin Carter, 4220b Fairfax.....1 Chas. Gasoway, 4220b Fairfax, 11 mo. Wm. Redman, 4263 Fairfax.....33 John Bee, 210 Plum.....90 L. Gilbert, 905 N. Leonard.....68 Willis Lewis, 102 S. Channing.....31 Florence Smith, 1336 Gay.....40 Jessie Clark, 911 Biddle.....11 Charlie Scott, 1624 Chestnut.....57 Norah Walton, 925 N. Leonard.....21 Kenneth White, 1725 Texas.....9 Vivian Burnett, 112 S. Leonard.....2 Jesse Jones, 4000 Papin.....1 Lilian Starks, 412 S. Garrison.....21 Wm. Abernathy, 2323 Pine.....26 Valden Andrews, 3336 Bernard, 15 days Two years ago you left us, dear mother. We miss you so very much. Your absence never will seem natural. . Sadly missed by children, Inorine and Hiawatha, husband, and her dear and true friend, Mrs. Susie Gillespie. In memory of my loving son, Arthur C. Redmond, who died March 20, 1914. Three years, but memory's fresh today As when he passed away. Sad the hour death's angel came The home has never been the same. But some day on yonder shining shore. We'll meet again to part no more. EASTER SERVICE AT CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CHURCH, 2727 LAWTON There will be special Easter services at this church in connection with our rally for the benefit of the building fund Easter Sunday night at 8 o'clock p.m. Rector Weatherford will deliver the principal address. Subject: "Christ Is Risen As He Said." Other spiritual advisers will be present to entertain you. On Palm Sunday flowers will be used instead of palms. Everybody invited. J. S. Weatherford, Rector, Mrs. M. Owens, Secretary. You will miss a wonderful treat if fail to see the new "PORO" COLLEGE Movies, at St. James A. M. E. Church, Cor. Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Aves, Friday night, March 30th. ANNOUNCEMENT MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Calanthian Bazaar Week Beginning March 26, Friday Will Be Big Night—New Orpheus Academy Will Entertain all Calanthean Ladies. M. The Grand Calanthean Bazaar, which will be held at the Pythian hall, one week from Monday, March 26, to Saturday, March 31, inclusive, will be the first of a series of big events in anticipation of the coming Supreme Lodge of Pythians. The Calanthean Bazaar will be a gala affair. The auditorium will be elaborately decorated and many booths, tended by the flower of our womanhood will be at the service of all who attend. Friday night, March 30, will be the big night. On this evening all the Calanthean ladies will be the guests of the New Orpheus Academy. The full Orpheus Academy Orchestra, under the leadership of Prof. Wm. D. Flowers, will furnish the music and Jas W. Grant will be master of ceremonies. Although this night will offer a double attraction, there will be no advance in prices. Mrs. Bertha T. Buckner is general manager. I wish to thank my dear relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of my beloved husband, Ewing Jewell, and for the beautiful floral offerings, and Rev. S. Parr for his words of sympathy. The bereaved wife, Nannie E. Dickson Gamble. CENTRAL BAPTIST NEWS There will be baptizing at Central in the morning. In the afternoon at three o'clock the supper of the Lord will be observed, at which time the hand of fellowship will be given to all the new members not yet fellowshiped. In the morning the pastor will preach on the subject: "The Flowing Fountain." In the evening he will preach on "The Bravest of Men." On Wednesday night, March 28, all the new members will be given a reception by the officers and auxiliaries and members of the church. Refreshments will be served. It will be a great family get-to-gether meeting. All the new members who have joined Central since the new year came in, either by letter, experience or by baptism are expected to be present on that evening. A brief spiritual program will be rendered. The choice is busy getting ready for their Easter music, which promises to be this year a glorious feast and inspiration for the soul. THE CHURCH OF GOD AND THE SAINTS OF CHRIST. Tuesday was Tag Day for the 2,009 Dime Rally, which will be Sunday, March 25th, 4008 Finney. We have collected 234 dimes and we hope you will not leave out your dime as we need 1,766 dimes yet. Your pastor may be there. Come and see. The following ministers will preach: Rev. Gray, master of ceremonies; Rev. Muck and Rev. Johnson. Rev. J. H. Anderson, pastor, will preach Sunday night, "As the Engle Stirs Her Nest." ST. PETER'S CHURCH The quarterly meeting last Sunday was largely attended, and the sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. Burnette of Kirkwood. Beginning Sunday, March 25th, the pastor, Rev. S. S. Pitcher, will preach a series of seven sermons from the text, "I Have Sinned." He will begin with Pharah and ending with the Prodigal Son. It will be well for those who can 16 be present to hear the first sermon, and keep up with them to the end. The church has been divided into four political parties for a rally. Nursing services 11 a. m.; Sunday sen. 9:30. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday, March 18th, will be long remembered by those who worshiped at Wayman church. The Sunday school under its new superintendent is taking on new life. With the continued cooperation of his co-workers, this school will take its place among the foremost Sunday schools in the city. The Endeavor under its efficient leader is doing some real work. Bishop H. B Parks preached a splendid sermon Sunday night. Strangers and visitors are always welcome at all the services of the church. Don't forget the Catholic Knights' Ball, April 9, at Pythian Hall. 月 The VAN-DOW D FORMERL (Over C Same Dentist LOOK AT I. E. BANKS and THE BASKET 1 Basket for 6 " " " 13 " " " 28 " " " CALL, PHONE OR WRITE BO I. E. Banks a 215 S. Leffingwell, 412 S. 1 Basket for ..... 10 Cents 6 " " ..... 50 " 13 " " ..... $1.00 28 " " ..... $2.00 Second Annual Entertainment Simmons School Patron's Association presents its second annual entertainment at the Summer High School, for the benefit of Simmons School. Thursday evening, March 29, at 8 p.m. Admission for adults, 15 cents; children, 10 cents. Gome and for the space of three hours forget you are a grown-up. Be a child again with the children. See the little tots in their rhythmic movements. 100 little children of the age of five years on the stage at one time. Dramatized play games by the children of the second grade. Folk dances by children of the third and fourth grades in costumes. Calisthenic exercises by children of the fifth and sixth grades. Musical numbers by children of seventh and eighth grades. N. B. Word, Pres.; R. H. Cole, Principal; F. C. Meaux, Secretary. Everyone is going to see the new moving pictures of "PORO" COL-LEGE, Friday night, March 30th, at St. James A. M. E. Church, Cor. St. Ferdinand and Pendleton Ayes. When at New York City visit the Woman's Exchange and Beauty Parlor, 135 W. 132nd St. Mme. R. B. Fields ting. Prop. Phone M-190. We are pleased to announce that Mr. J. T. Bush, Prof. E. D. Hamilton, and Mr. J. R. Lanning, and Mrs. G. Thomas are specially authorized to take applications for membership in the St. Louis Camp of American Woodmen. The campaign for 1,000 members is on at special dispensation of $3,00. Geo. C. Martin, National Deputy. Agents Wanted To Handle DERMATAS HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY For Particulars, address Mrs. P. W. Dugavant 2149 Walnut St. St. Louis, Mo --- CARD OF THANKS 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 WE REPAIR BROKEN PLATES BRING OR MAIL THEM TO US The VAN-DOW DENTAL CO., 614 Olive St. FORMERLY WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. (Over Child's new Restaurant Olive) Same Dentist Waits on You Every Time You Comal WATCH YOUR STEP! SPECIAL DEPUTIES eve in Hair Culture? Insure Safety By Using Water System" or Beautifier U. S. Patent Office or in Six treatments or Middle Human Hair Goods at HOLEALE PRICES WANTED Water Gamble T 1958 St. Louis, Mo. $3.75 Up EXAMINATION FREE FIT AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We also guarantee that the teeth will not be continually breaking off. ENTAL CO., 614 Olive St. Y WITH BOSTON DENTAL CO. Child's new Restaurant Olive) Watts on You Every Time You Comal! IT THIS!! and WATKINS, COAL; MEN. 10 Cents 50 " $1.00 $2.00 MONT 752 PROMPT DELIVERY and Watkins Leffingwell. 300 S. Ewing WELL, I TELL YOU, JUST STEP IN And Look at My Five Point Motor Player, 1917. We Have the Only One in St. Louis 10 Why can't I give you the same or better inducements offered by any dealer when I am backed by a $4,000,000 capital. I can and do sell at manufacturer's price. My showroom is small, but great is its factory resources. You don't have to pay the middlemen's prices, when you buy from me. Prices same as from the factory to your home. Player pianos, from $400 to $1,000; uprights, $50 to $500. You don't need to worry if times get hard, we can carry you as long as anyone. Phone Bomont 1792W or call at my store, 2905 LaCedde Ave. C. H. Watkins. You will miss a wonderful treat if fail to see the new "PORO" COLLEGE Movies, at St. James K. M. E. Church, Cor. Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Aves. Friday night, March 30th. Brick cottages in Elleardsville, on monthly payments. Great bargains. If you are in the market, see me at once. Hutchins Inge. Douglass Hotel Building, 2645 Lawton Avenue. That room can soon be rented. Advertise in The Argus Facial Massage FOR SALE Negro Business DIRECTORY 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 Ads 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. GULVEY'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, gas, 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, 423 Bonhemme Ave. Apply at 675 Bonhemme Ave., Clayton, Me. Ask for Daniel White. (5-19) FOR SALE: The owner says "sell." This is the best bargain on W. Belle. A five and six room single flat. Gas and electric fixtures. In first class condition. Terms to suit. See J. E. Mitchell, 2341 Market. Phone, Bom. 1452. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished front and back rooms, with conveniences. 3228 Pine St. FOR RENT.—Three single rooms and bath, furnished; electric lights and telephone free. Forest 3895M. MEN WANTED WANTED.—25 building wreckers. Steady employment. Good wages. Cohen-Swartz Rail and Steel Co., 23 Branch St. WANTED—Men for sewer work, steady job, two years' work. Apply at the Gilt Edge News Co., 2303 Mark market street. FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished rooms; heat, phone and electric lights. 4329 West Belle. Phone, Lindell 5554. 3-2-4 FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room; modern convenience. No other room- ers. Mrs. Sanford, 4026a West. Belle. Lindell 1253. 3-2-4. 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. 110 Indianapolis, Ind. PARTNER WANTED—Want a business partner with cash of $300, to go one-half. Interested truck farming, poulty and hog raising, with stand at 2924 Laclede. Farm at Barnhart, Mo., 20 miles from St. Louis. R. S. Hamilton. FOR RENT—A nice furnished room, second floor, for gentlemen. Call Sunday, 3969 Cook Ave. Phone, Lindell 3811 or Bomont 2396. 4-3-2 FOR RENT: Three rooms, modern convenience. Children not desirable. Rent very reasonable. Phone, Colfax 932 M. Mr. S., Grant, 3048 Marnice. (43-9-). FOR SALE: One let (50x125) South Kinloch. Price $300 or will trade. What have you! Address Mr. Stegnaun, 1431 Hodiamont Ave., St. Louis, Missouri. FOR RENT—Modern 5 and 9 room flats, bath, etc. First class condition. 3210 Lucas Ave. To inspect, phone Lindell 3280. ROOM WANTED—A respectable couple would like to rent furnished room in respectable family. Phone Lindell 1864 W. FOR RENT—3 rooms on first floor and bath. Apply 4219 West Belle. FOR SALE: Brick house; six rooms, bath, gas and furnace. Open every Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Terms, cheap. 4259 W. Belle. FOR RENT—Two furnished front rooms, with modern conveniences, phone, etc. 1025 Whittier. 3-9-4 FOR RENT: Neatly furnished front room second floor, with or without board, 1004 N. Leffingwell. Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue. O You cannot afford to neglect your eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free: Glasses fitted from $1.00 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT, 2335 Market St. 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." Call or write me, 2311 Morgan. Beamont 870R. Chas. H. Smith. Real gold-filled eyeglasses for only one dollar. Money back if you want it. Sale Monday, and Tuesday at Harry G. Douglass, Prescription Druggist Quality and Service Store, 2400 North Pendleton Avenue. We actually sell you the genuine gold-filled eyeglasses or spectacle frames, guaranteed to assay 1-10th 12-karat gold filled, and to wear for ten years. Similar glasses elsewhere, $2.50 up. With these frames is a pair of our genuine periscopic 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 bifocals, two pairs in one. for $3.00. Similar glasses elsewhere. $4.00 and $6.00. MARKET STREET. CLINIC 2117 Market St. Consultation and Examination Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. NEW PENSION LAWS The New Pension Law takes in widows and Colored soldiers as well as others. Write us for copy of new law and know your rights. Send 20 cents. Send to Fitzgerald & Delp, Pension Agency, Indianapolis, Ind. For Sale Best bargain on W. Belle. 5 and 6 room flat, Real Cheap. 4411 W. Belle. See J. E. Mitchell, Argus Office PIPE FITTER Steam and Hot Water Radiator A Specialty, All Kinds, of Stoves Repaired. Call E. M. Paschall 4314-a Lucky St. Louis, Mo. ODD FELLOWS' HALL Odd Follows' Hall. 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated / lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private reception. Rent very reasonable. See janitor. or call the secretary's office. POINT Delinar 4991. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS LOOK I'm a MOW my Sandy Tailored Gut cost me Nothing Always on the Dotten Free, showing my Rank and my proud dressed man in trousers. I introduce the Society to friends. I will work for your spare time. Made $21.88 Profit One Evening Get my own beautiful suit, Generator, power generator up to 100 hp. Don't let the Society get you up to 100 hp. FREE to be hired at our Dotten Free LIBRITY TAILORING SOCIETY DEPT. NO. 8 Chicago, Illinois INCORPORATED SOUTH KINLOCH PARK IS BOOM-ING White people who have bought more than one thousand lots in old Kinloch Park have been paying the same prices on the same terms as the Colored people who have bought in South Kinloch Park. If there is any difference, the Colored people have been getting the best of it, because South Kinloch Park is nearer the city and has better street car services. The good Colored people of South Kinloch Park have built themselves a little city of which they have a right to be proud. More than a hundred homes, three churches, and a splendid public school have been built in the last few years. We have been able to induce a number of white people of good standing to come in with us and co-operate with us—to help with their money, their influence and their good will to make South Kinloch Park a bigger and better place for the self-respecting Negro to live and make his home. We have given these people a big share of our profits in order to get their help, because we believe it is for the benefit of everybody concerned. We have always been ready to give land to the churches at a nominal price—because we believed they would help South Kinloch Park. We have always been ready to give land to schools and public institutions, at a nominal price—because we believed they would help South Kinloch Park. And now we are giving land to a certain number of white people of good standing at a nominal price because we believe their money, their influence and their good will are going to help South Kinloch Park. If you have any friends who have been thinking of buying, urge them to come out now, because there are bigger and better things in store for South Kinloch Park. OLIVE STREET TERRAGE REALTY COMPANY. B. E. BRAUN PRICES REASONABLE 4233 Easton Ave. St. Louis FREE EVENING SCHOOL Theooking and sewing classes of the Banneker Evening School, Lucas and Ewing Aves..offer splendid opportunities to women and young girls wishing instructions in those branches. The school is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Everything is free. THIS STAR ON EVERY HEEL STORE And REPAIR SHOP 2015 MARKET ST. MOSES LAMPKINS, Prop. WONDERFUL Spirit Medium SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIESDAY SATURDAY Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever. Khiron is now an honorary member of the Great Welfare College (High Priests of India and is recognized by the profession as the leader of Occult Science. President of the Mediuma World Association. He tells you exactly what troubles or worries you will bear, and get you should know; to charm, facilitate; how to control actions to gain your wish in business, love, or marriage how to win the love of any one, even miles away, whom and when you will marry, and more advanced than you have ever received before, or make no change. Call and meet yourself. All business sacredly confidential. Mediums developed. READINGS, 50 CENTS. 6221-A EASTON AVE. Graduate of, Boston Parchic Research Society, Boston, England, and Occult College of India. Diplomas in Office. RETURNED FROM INDIA L Young movie actress who has won wide favor among followers of the screen drama. An insect measuring $2 \frac{1}{2}$ inches can draw a little wagonette of tin weighing nearly $1 \frac{1}{2}$ pounds. Increasing the weight by one-half, the insect can continue to drag its load a few more paces. In other words, it can drag 45 times its own weight. One leg of this same insect, when attached to a dynamometer, was able to move a weight of half a pound. If a man weighing 125 pounds were to perform the equivalent of this feat he would have to lift 1,250 pounds with one hand. Another insect of the "Hercules" variety, weighing three ounces, was able to support on its back a brick weighing over a pound. A human being, if subjected to a proportionate weight, would be crushed. The ordinary housefly can lift a match between two of its feet and carry it. A human being, to perform a similar feat, would have to lift a beam 8½ yards in length and 16 inches thick. What is the secret of this marvelous strength of creatures so tiny and defenseless that one can kill them with one finger? Prof. A. Schmidt points out that gravity and atmospheric pressure have everything to do with it. Also, in order to compare the weights drawn by different animals, it is necessary to reduce the weight carried to the same thickness as the animal's muscles. But the muscles of insects are by no means abnormally thick, nor are they larger in proportion than the muscles of man or other animals. Therefore, an animal ten times the size of an insect should be able to carry 100 times as heavy a load, owing to the relative size of the muscles. But instead of carrying a heavier load they carry a much smaller load proportionately than the insect. This is because the animal ten times larger than the insect, has 1,000 times the mass to carry. This fact explains the strength of insects and the comparative weakness of the elephant. Superstitions of the Kitchen Cooking is such practical everyday work that it seems strange for superstitions to invade the kitchen. Yet probably there is not a cook in the world who would venture to stir any sort of mixture, from a custard to a gravy, in any other direction than "with the sun." Many a cook will tell you that a custard will curdle if stirred, in the opposite direction, and that a cake will be. heavy if the mixture be not always worked round sunwise. It is a common saying that if the crank of a churn be reversed—after turning it in the proper direction for a time—all the work will be undone. In some parts of the country, when butter does not come easily, a live coal is placed under the churn, "so as to save it from bewitchment." Superstition and Bees. Bees are connected with various superstitions. It is considered unlucky when an unclaimed swarm of bees settles on one's premises. Bees are supposed not to thrive' if they are the subject of a quarrel. Perhaps the most interesting superstition about bees is the custom of "telling the bees" of a death in the family. In early England, when a member of the family, died, the bees were told of it and invited to the funeral; sometimes a piece of crape was put on the hive. This custom has not died out entirely. —Philadelphia Evening Ledger. Ladder Which Can't Slip. A ladder which can be used with equal facility on a sidehill or in the home has been invented. It has two additional legs or props, one at each side. This prevents the ladder from slipping, and increases its strength. When the ladder is on a level surface both extra legs are used, but when it is used on a hill or on uneven ground only the leg on the downhill side is necessary as the prox. Agnes Glynne. THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eye-Brows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. Price Sent by Mail. 50c: 10c Extra for Postage AGENTS OUTFIT 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil. 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil. 1 Face Cream and Directions for Selling, $2.00. 25c Extra for Postage S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 314 E. 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla. When It First Happened. The first steamboat plied the Hudson in 1807. The first sawmakers' anvil was brought to America in 1819. The first use of a locomotive in this country was in 1820. Kerosene was first used for lighting purposes in 1826. The first horse railroad was built in 1826-1827. The first lucifer match was made in 1829. The first iron steamship was made in 1830. The first steel pen was made in 1830. Omnibuses were introduced in New York in 1830. Ships were first "copper-bottomed" in 1837. Envelopes were first used in 1839. Anesthetics were discovered in 1844. The first steel plate was discovered in 1830. The entire Hebrew Bible was printed in 1488. Gold was first discovered in California in 1848. Christianity was introduced into Japan in 1549. First almanac printed by George von Furback in 1400. POULTRY NOTES Keep oyster shells, charcoal and suitable grit before the hens at all times. Vegetables of some kind should be fed the poultry the year round—cabbage, potatoes, beets, turnips, etc. Poultry droppings are possibly not fully esteemed for their value as a fertilizer in the field and garden. When the mornings are cold, take the chill off the drinking water, but do not make it warm. Where feather-eating is practiced, try giving the fowls some sulphur, one teaspoonful in the soft feed of every three fowls, two times a week. The incubator lamp should be filled and cleaned every day at noon. This will give ample time to regulate the flame by night. A cackle over an egg is a good deal better than a cackle over gossip. Changing feed will sometimes start hens to laying that are not doing so. Green bones dropped into the range and allowed to burn, not only make plenty of heat but furnish excellent charcoal for the poultry. Chickens and lice do not thrive well together. The lice generally get the best of the deal at the expense of the chickens. Lice are not salable. Get rid of them. Many a man who will not use a poor plow, and many a woman who wants the best cookstove or range, will still spend their time taking care of a poor hen. They are all just tools. The best is none too good and is always the most profitable. FEMININE FRILLS The new collar line of the peplum blouses is three inches below the base of the neck all the way round. These peplum blouses have peplums hip length or they may extend to the knees. The really clever blouse is a slip-on that goes over the head and has all the simplicity of a "middy," but is embroidered and has figwing lines. Unique and lovely shades of tan have an unusual pinkish cast. New also is a pale, greenish gray that has been named "asparagus." Thirty-seven thousand verses have been submitted by the Japanese people, in the annual poetic competition under imperial auspices. This year the subject is "The Distant Snow-Clad Mountain." At the final examination six poems will be selected and read before the emperor and empress. Friday, 1914 Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry Try East India Hair Grower If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 314 E. 2d St. Oklahoma City, Okla. SOME SMILES Sounded Suspicilous. "Young man," said the country counsel to the reporter of a southern paper, "you have done me irreparable harm." "What have I done?" asked the bewildered reporter. "I got in largely on a temperance platform, as you may recollect." "Yes, sir." "And you speak of me in this morning's paper as 'drinking my coffee with gusto.' It will take me more than a lifetime to get it out of the heads of my constituents that gusto isn't some kind of alcoholic beverage." The Ray of Joy. "So her husband was killed in a train wreck?" "Yes." cd. "She must have felt terribly about it?" "She did, but so long as he had to die she was glad it happened that way because she collected double indemnity on his accident insurance." Had It on Her "That young man of yours," said the parent, as his daughter came down to breakfast, "should apply for a post in a freak museum." "Why, father," exclaimed the young lady, in tones of indignation, "what do you mean?" "I noticed when I passed through the hall late last night," answered the old man, "that he had two heads upon his shoulder." To Lazy to Rest Mrs. Smith is one of those persons who, conscious of her own virtues, never loses an opportunity to disparage herself. Chief among her virtues is industry. "Surely, you must be tired, auntie," said an admiring niece. "How can you work so long without a rest?" "Oh, my dear," said Mrs. Smith humbly. "I think it is because when I begin a piece of work I am too lazy to stop." She Didn't Have It. There was a timid knock at the door. A "If you please, kind, lady," the beggar said, "I've lost my left leg—" "Well, it ain't here," retorted the lady of the house and slammed the door "Has your husband quit work?" "Yes. He has figured it out that he can save more by staying home and running the furnace economically than he can earn by going downtown." Generosity. "What do you think of our friend the efficiency expert?" "He's a wonder. He's something like a fortune teller I once knew. He could make a colossal fortune on his own account if he were not so generous about selling precious information at nominal fees." Loaned the Telephone mistress—Goodness, Bridget, where is our telephone? Bridget—Mrs. Jones sent over, mum, askin' for the use av it, and I had the divil's own tome gittin' it off the wall, mum." Finest Private Library. The finest private library in the world is said to belong to Henry E. Huntington of New York. Mr. Huntington's purchases in the Hoe sale alone aggregated about $1,000,000. Since he has bought the famous Church library of Americana, the Halsey and Chew collections and several small but very important libraries in London, including the collection made by the duke of Devonshire. | There Is a | Bs ee | Devi \ \ i} r . ‘ I} By REV. J, H. RALSTON, DD.’ i Secretary of Correspondence Wy cody Bitleottate Chega i ee) “‘TEXT—And bring us pot_into tempta- tion, but deliver us ‘from the evil one— RV. Matt. 6:13. ‘The: Paternoster, or what we com- ‘mohly, although exroneously, call the ATES Frayer, is used by muitt- tudes of people in ail, lands’ where the Bible ts read, but in that pray- er.there {sa pe- titlon that is used by those familiar with the English Bible, whose meaning Is not at all' grasped, and that {s, “deliver us ffom evil.” This would. seem to mean that all about “the pet!- ‘tloner there was Cm aoe ey oe \ ofl r some atmosphere or “influence that might contaminate him, and he is pray- tng that he' might be delivered from ‘that contamination, ‘The revisers of the Bible have rendered splendid serv- ice in correcting the translation at that Point, and in the petition we read, “de- liver us from the evil one.” Certainly no ‘scholarly. interpretation. of that Passage in the original language would “Make it mean less than “deliver us from the evil"—the definite article tn- dicating that personality {s in mind, and the translation {s therefore, as We find it in the revised version, fully Justified, If we would give any honor to the Scriptures that give us the Lord's Prayer, we must give honor to the Scriptures also that teach most clearly concerning the existence, the character, the work and the destiny of the devil. In the scripture devils, or demons, are spoken of very frequently. We find also that there is a prince of the de- tons, who {s called the devil, or Sa- tan, or, as in the Greek of the New Testament,. diabolos, the latter word ‘occurring 83 times, ‘The use of the term devil, or Satan, ‘is very frequent, as if there was no question of the real- ity and the personality referred to, a3, for Instince, in the first chapter of Job, In the Gospels, in the Acts of the Apostles and in je ‘While the field of! of the devil ts largely in the heavenly. or up- Per regions, it {s also on-this earth, de is proved by Job: 1:7 and I Peter 5:8, the latter passage reading, “the. devil, a5 a roaring Non, walketh about, seek- ing whom he may devour.” It is ap- propriate, therefore, that men pray, “deliver us from the evil one.” Granting that there is such a being on the earth, fs he in dormant or active state? The ,words just used, inferring that he 1s walking about seeking whom he may devour, would prove that he is very alert. Hes busy every ‘moment, and does not hesitate to entér the most sacred places to do “his diabolical work: If a man 1s not “stirred up to the commission ‘of some God or man-offending sin, the devil 1s just as busy when he. keeps bim:frpm being interested in some positively righteous action The present slum- ber of God's people in all lands and ‘enurches, {s Just as much the work of the devil as his activities in countries ravagea by war. The devil takes myriad forms in his operation, now blinding the eyes of men lest the light ot the glory of the gospel of Christ, who Is the image of God, should shine unto them; or, when he sees the truth Grop Into some needy heart, he at once takes it up, as the bird takes up the geec fallen on the beaten pathway ; or, . when he knows a mun is recelving the truth, he immediatel: comes to ‘that man und sows the seeds of error in his heart, so that he cannot bear thé proper fruit; or possibly, he finds one of God's chifdren, most active and effi cient, and he gets in hts way as he did with Paul and his companions on more than one occasion, 3 Few of those who are in the Bible called the children of the devil appear to recognize thelr father. They cot stantly do, his bidding and afterwards reap the reward of his deception and malice. ‘Those who have become the children of God by. faith in Jesus Christ, are aware-of the personality of the devil, and are given certain spe- eife instructions. as to how to deal with him. They are-told to be vigilant and that they are, to resist-himi; when he oppresses. them sometimes very Bard in order to crush: them, thef are told, not to yield to him; and ds he sometimes appears before tRem Jin s fighting attitude, they arp told ty fight . Probably it may be well to consider the devil as concerned in the affair: of men generally. All the evil in the .world—war, cruelty, ‘oppression, dis honesty, unkindness, graft, suspicion, fealousy, etc.—directly come ‘trom thé @eril, who is.a powerful, personal be ing hating God and man. His. chie spite is vented against Jesus Christ It ts most delightful to know that « day ts coming when the-devil will. be bound, when Jesus will reign on th earth, After that day he will be ‘ut terty cast out, and this world, now cursed with the result of man's -sin vyill be a place of delight, not onl Locu eas bet sith banal of faa ‘and with .ell the creation as we know 3) * BLO, SELLE! ing Direct Bandas seboat Gains ot Moods Bible (Copyrhuuts 1917, Western Newspaper Ualon.) LESSON FOR MARCH 25 JESUS THE WAY, TRYTH AND LIFE. Payoh ined LESSON—Read John iM: GOLDEN TEXT—Jesus saith unto him, 1am the way, the truth, and-the life, no man conieth Unto the father, but by me.. STobn 1438, ‘The purpose of John's gospel is re- vealed in John 20:31. It was to prove that J@sus fs the Christ, the Son of God, ahd to prove it in such a way that men might’ belleve it In thelr hearts,,and thus obtaln, throggh that bellef, eternal life in his namd ‘There- fore the best method of review for the lessons of the past quarter would be to go over the lessons one by one, and find out how it {s that this great truth, which brings life to mien, {3 il- .lustrated. in ‘each of: the several les- sons, The object of such a) review sliould be to make Jesus as real to us as if we were with him and his discl- ples, and could realize that the Word Is now dwelling among us, full’ of grace and truth, giving daily of his ful- ness and “grace for grace.” (Ch. 1:14 16). Jesus {s- “the way,” the way to heaven, the way to all that is bigh- est and best on-earth, the way of life, tle way to the Futher, the goal of all human aspirations, the way out of all human darkness and sin, the way to holiness and to God. Jesus Is also the truth, the reven'ed truth about God. He revealed the forgiveness of God for the sins of men, the right way of liv- ing. Jesus is the life, the source of life, the life itself, the ‘true life here on earth, and the eternal life which 18 to abide forever, ‘Thus our entire re- vlew centers about Jesus Christ. It would be good to have a, map chlefly of ‘the vicinity of the Sea of Galilee to use in this review. Lesson |. :Jesus, the Life and Light of Men. ‘This is the central truth of the gospel. Note the pre-existence of Jesus. Christ as the eternal Word, “In the beginning with God.” Then again we see It as plainly showing forth or declaring him to be God. . We see him also as the Creator.of all. things. 44 a lesson of Jo's testimony to Jess ng the Son of God; iso that Jesus was ‘the Lamb of God, eternal, pre-existent, the One who was baptized by the Holy Ghost, showing us the real nature of Jesus as the Word of God. " Describe who nd what he was and did that made him the perféct Savior. Lesson 111. The First Disciples of Jesus. Andrew and Philip discovered the Messia of whom Moses and the | prophets did write, and revealed him unto Nuthsnfel, who- discovered n Jesus the Son of God and the King of Israel. Relate how Jesus found these disciples, thelr names and thejr char- acteristics, and why each one was espe- cially fitted for his particular work. Lesson IV. His. Father's Houle. Jesus, manifesting himself/as the Son of God, the Father, was the Ruler of God's house, and drove from It those who defiled it by making that house a house of merchandise. Lesson V. The Savior of the World. Jesus, as the only begotten Son, of God, | can give eternal life to those who be- Heve on him. Describe the character of Nicodemus, what it means to be born again, and what is meant by, be- ing born of water abd,of the spirit. Lesson VI. The Woman of Samagia. Jesus declared himielf to this woman as the Christ, and also as the giver of eternal life; ‘therefore he was ‘God. Referring to the last lesson, emphasize what Jesus meant by his reference to Moses and the brazen. serpent, and britig out the fact that .the water of which he speaks Is the gift of everiast- ing lite. Lesson VII. The Nobieman's Son Jesus made his glory to be seen a sec | ond time in Cana of Galilee by healing sickness although not'-present at the bedside of the sick one, Healing and faith ure co-partuers, fens ' Lesson Vitl. The Pool of Bettiesda Aguin Jesus manifests his power by healing by his bare word the man who had been infirm thirty and eight years, and who was utterly helpless and hope: less. Bring gut how the man showed bis faith. Explain why Jesus should say to him: “Sin no more lest a worse | thing befail thee.” |" Lesson IX. Five Thousand Fed. Di | vine-power multiplying the loaves and fishes,.am. divine prudence in assemb- Ing the fragments reveals the unques- tiqnable, creative aet of the power of Jesus Christ 4% perhaps none other of | bis--intractes ‘Emphasize the par | which the "boy played in co-operating with Christ. 6 | Lesson X.. The Bread of Life. “Jesu: || is ‘the Bread of Life ax well as the giv- er of everlasting life. He is the Bread | of Life which cometh’ down from heav- | en, and the one going to whom we shal | Rever hunger noc thirst, Ore tee SN etme Te SN i : THE ST. LOUIS; ARGUS san. LEEEEEEEEEEE EEE PETE EE FEET Church Directory 5 EEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEE EE EE EEE L St, James Aj M, E. Church, ‘St, Ferd. | Northern Baptist Church, 408.8. 234 inand and Pendleton Streets—Sunday, | St¥ect—Sunday services, prayer meet- Sunday-sehool, 9:30 a, “m,~ Preaching, | ing, 5:30 a, m.; preaching, 11:30 a, m,, 11 a, m, and 8 p.m. Young Peoples’| amd 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; Bocieties, 5 to 7:30. Class meoting,| B- ¥. P. U.,.6:30 p. m.; Mission Circle, ‘Tuesday, 8 p. m. Rev. William H. Peck, | 7:30 p. m. each Monday; preaching, 8 pastor, Bm. gach Wednesday; prayer meeting < i 8 p. m."éach Friday. Rev. J. A. Shields, ‘Ward Chapel A, M. E. Church. Kin-| Pastor, residence, 406 8, 23rd. Sunday-sehool, 1:30 p. mj Thursday, Sse a he ‘lase meeting, 8:00 p,m. J. W. Gar-| . Tabernacle ures, 313 Pine nér, pastor” Bem. Sundayeechoot Lit p.m RTE ‘ooh, Mo.—Sunday, Preaching 11 s. m.:|U., 6:30 p. m, Wednesday, 6 p. m. < Brotherhood meeting. Friday, 8 p. m., St. Peters’ A. M. E. Church, Etli. | PMyer Meeting —Rev./ 8. A. Moseley, ot and Montgomery Sts Sunday: iene Preaching, 11:00 a, m., and 8:00 p.| Second Baptist. Church, Kinloch m. Sunday-scltool, 2 p. m. — i t 2 Sev. 8. EY Pitchee faster. Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a. ni St, Marks A, M. E. Zion’ Church, Leffingwell and Bernard St.—Services at-11:00 4. m. Sunday-school at 1:00 p.m. Class meeting, Friday evening at 8:00. Reverend F. W. Alatork, the: pas- tor, will preach special sermons, morn- ing and evening. 3 QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. Church, 321 Bowen St. Pr 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m.. Sundajy-school, 9:00 a. m. Class meeting, Thi y: Rev. T. L. Watson, Pastor BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 6216 Wells Ave.—Preaching Sundays, 11 a, ta, and 8 p. m. Sunday School,’ 1-p. m. @Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 8 p. m. Rev. E. 1. Clarks, pastor. Grant’s A. M. E. Church, 6726 Bleek Ave.—Sunday preaching at 11 a, m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 3 p. m. Mr. Blackwell, Supt. Rev. W. H. Fearson, pastor. Residence 3024 Pine St. Wayman A. M. E. Church, 23rd gnd Wash Street—Preaching 11 w, m. and 8 p.m. Endeavor 6:30 py m. Class meeting Tuesday, 8p .m. Prayer mect- ing Thursday, 8 p. m. Rev. A. R. Debbie, pastor. flanday school. 1:80 0. ma First Baptist Church, 1320 Clark Ave—Sunday preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-sehool, 9:30 a, m. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p.m Preaching, Wednes- day night by local preachers, Prayer meeting, Friday 8:p. m. Rev. Wm. 0. Davis, pastor, 4334 Lucky St. . First Baptist Church of Kinloch, Mo.—Sunday, preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday-school at 10.2, m, Bible Fsding at. 6:30 p. mi Wookly meetiigs, Tuesday and Thareday at 8 p. m. Communion, second Sd 4 each month. Rev. P. Hopl as L. Brown, clerk, * 7 Leopard Avenue Baptist Church: 36 8. Leonard Ave.—Sunday, Preaching 11:00 a mand 8 p.m. Sunday School 1:00’p. m. B. ¥. P. U.'6:00 p. m _Prayer Meeting Wednesday night. Rev. P. W. Dunavant, Pastor, i M 2749 Walnut. Union A. M.-E. Church, Webste Groves—Serviees at 12 a. m. and 7:3 p.m. Sabbath School 9 a. m.- Rev W. H. Fearson, Pastor; A. J. Saunders Secretary. jot as Asbury Memorial M. E. Chureh, 4291 Cottage Ave. Sunday school,-:30 a, m.; preaching 11 a. m. and 8 ‘p. m. Epworth League, 7-p. m. Class meet ing and Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. m, Rev, W. W. Goff, pastor. 8T, DOUGLASS UNITED PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH © : 2804 Laclede Avenue “Bunday-scbool at 10 a. m. Preach- ing 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Bible Band at 5:30. Prayer serviros Thursday nights. , Rey. E: Foster, Pastor. Redemption of Souls Spiritual Church, 815 N, Beaumont Street. Sunday school service 10 n, m., church services Iie. mand 8 p. m. and ‘messages, Meeting at &.. p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Seance at 8 p. m. Tuesdiy and Friday. Mrs. Julia Johnson, ora; ele; Rev. James, .D. Miller, pastor; Henry. Green, president; Miss A. L. ‘Weochlee, eéeretary: ‘Thessslonian © Missionary Baptist Chureh—564 Montrose Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a, m.; preaching, 1] a. m. and’8 p..mi.; Sanday-sebool 1 p. m.; BY. P. U. 6:30; Wednesday, preaching 8 p. m.; Friday, prayer mect- ing’ 8 p. m.; Missionary Society, first ‘and third Tuesday in each'month at p.m. Rev. David Tyler; pastor.’ ie NOOOOHHny \ ARE YOU SATISFIED — : \\\ = \\, _ WITH YOUR COMPLEXION? \\\ EIN \ Take care of your complezion— \\\ aN \\ \, and your complexion will take care of you. A" A CHOOSE PURE AIDS. CHOOSE CREME ELCAYA\\\\ DQ, tHe Pure. onmry, ToILeT cream THAT Has STOOD NY Ni N THE TEST FOR YEARS. \\ NES “Makes the skin like velvet” ‘ \\ NES, Seon os bk tones tae \N Nea A JAMES.C. CRANE, 108 FULTON ST., NEW YoRK Advertise in Argus _ Northern Baptist Church, 408.8. 23d Bajoct Sunday services, prayer meet- ing, 5:30 a. m.; preaching, 11:30 a, m., and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school, 1 p. m.; B.Y. P. U.,.6:30 p. m.; Mission Cirele, 7:30 p. m. each Monday; preaching, 8 Pm: gach Wednesday; prayer meeting 8 p. m.‘éach Friday. Rev. J. A. Shields, Pastor, residence, 406 8. 23rd. ‘Tabernacle Baptist Church, 272¢ Pine St Preaching Sundays, La. a. ana s Bm, Sunday-schoot,'1:30 p.m. BY. P. U., 6:80 p.m. Wednesday, 6 p. m., Brotherhood meeting. Friday, 8 p. m., Prayer Mecting.—Rev./ 8. A Moseley, Pastor. Seeond Baptist Church, _Kinlogh ‘Park—Preaching, Sundays, 11 a, m. ‘and 8 p. m.; Sunday-sehool, 1 p. m.> Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Fri- days, 8 p. m. Rev. Timothy Font, 612 §., Garrison Ave., St, Louis, Pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every. Sun- day, lla. m, 3 p.m, and 8 p.m; Sunday-school, 2 p. m.; B, ¥. P, U,, 6:30 Pp. m.; Mission Circle, fourth Sunday in, each month. Rev. D. W. Morris, Pastor. Antioch Baptist Church, North Mar- ket and Goode. Ave. Preaching, Sun- days at 11 a m. and 8 p. m, Sunday School at i p. m, B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 i m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8 p. m. Communion Bervices, Second Sunday in each month. Rev. Wm. L: Perry, M. D. Pastor. Third Corinthian Baptist Church, ‘18th and Biddle streets—Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. Preaching, 11 4m, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1 p, m. Prayer meeting, Tues: day night. Preaching, Thursday night. Fourth Sunday in euch month Coven- ant and Communion. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor; M. C. Crosby, clerk; Pete Brown, treasurer. Providence Baptist Church, Kenner ly and Pendleton Avenues.—Sunday, Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sun. day-school, 1 p.m. B. ¥. P. U. 7 p. m. Prayer meeting; Friday 8 p. m. Covenant and Lord’s Supper, fourth Sunday.3 p. m. Mission Circle Prayer Meeting third Friday, 8:30 p,m. Rev. E. Calvin Cole, pastor, 3121 Fair Ave. , Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 ‘Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 a. and 8:00, p. my: school, o 7H m, Wed- ee _B m, Friday: pm, Mission serv. pm! Business ‘before the fourth Lord’s day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor. _ Mt. Olive Baptist Church No, 2, 1405 Morgan Bt, Sunday, prayer meeting, 5 a. in.; preaching, 11a m, 3 p. m. and 8:80 p. 5 fokrten, 1:30 p,m Prayer mbcting and Mission Ctrele, Tuesday night. Prayer and praise meeting, Friday night. Third Sunday in each month Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion, Rev. A Digkson,-pastor, Thomas Miller, clerk. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES * Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2787 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 p. m. Fridays, 8 p.m. J. 8, Weatherford, rector; Mrs: M. Owens, assistant and secretary. . CHRISTIAN . SPIRITUALIST t CHURCH ‘The Christian Spiritualist Church bas moved from 23398 Wash St., to 917 N: Leonard ‘Avenue. -Services every ‘Toesday and Friday’ st 8:00 fp. m. Catch Hodiamont ear, get off at 3300 Franklin Ave,,.walk-north to 917 N. Leonard Ave., Mr. and Mra, Crankshaw. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St, Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 am. and 8:00 p. m, Sunday-school 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 pm aS Dr, J. Dougines Herben, Pastor. Luthern Chureh, 1701 Morgan St— Sunday preaching 8 p. m. Bunday- school 3 p. m. — Catechetical Instrac- tion, Thursday,.8 p. m: Day School, every-day, 9a. m—3 p.m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt. ‘ ‘ The Church of’ God and Saints sof Christ, 4064 Finney Avenue.—Serviees Sunday at 7:30, Wednenday at 7:30 Priday at 7:30 Saturday (Sabbsth) at 11 a. m. and rest of thé day. 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