St. Louis Argus

Yuletide Greetings ```markdown ``` National Colored Soldier's Comfort Committee of Washington, D.C. To Provide Help For Dependents of Men Executed and Imprisoned On Account of the Court Martial at Houston, Tex. Washington, D.C. December 17. The National Colored Soldier's Comfort Committee, which has leaders in this city, at 1105 You St., and of which Professor Kbly Miller of Howard University, is President, and J. C. Napier and Ralph W. Tyler, treasurer and secretary respectively, has issued the following statement relative to its intention of providing relief for the families of the Colored soldiers executed at Fort Sam Houston last week. "No calamity in many years has so depressed the Colored people of this country as the execution of the thirteen soldiers of the 24th U. S. Infantry at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, last week, and the sentencing of forty-one others to life imprisonment. It was a tragedy that could not but help to cut deep into our hearts. "While, at this time, we are not questioning the right of the government to inflict so severe and summary punishment upon men who before had rendered valiant service to the country, we are not questioning the American soldier, and while we do not purpose to waver in our loyalty to only the country we know, we feel, that it is the innocent who must suffer most; that the families of these executed and imprisoned soldiers will soon be suffering for the necessities of life. "Unfortunately and tragically unfortunate, the government that took from these families a support, has no provision for caring for the families left dependent, so it is up to the race to offer these bereaved families support. The National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee has decided that out of the $2,000,000 being raised for the relief of dependents of Colored soldiers, it will provide for the families of the men executed and imprisoned, under sentence at Fort Sam Houston last week, and we call upon the Colored people of the country to request their retributions, giving what they can, if but the widow's mite. These thirteen Colored soldiers met death stoically, as statically as John Brown at Harper's Ferry, those forty-one sentenced to imprisonment for life, met their fate uninchingly, now let us cheerfully, loyalty, and quickly respond to the appeals for funds to aid their bereaved and needy families. We owe this as a duty to the men who drank to the dregs from the cup of bitterness. Let every Colored man, woman, and child now show race loyalty by responding quickly." N. A. A. C. P. At the regular monthly meeting of the local branch at the Presbyterian Church last Wednesday night, after much wrangling, Geo. B. Yashna and Chas. Pitman were elected delegates to the National Conference which convenes at New York, Dec. 27. Notwithstanding the fact it had been promised by the branch to allow the team who secured the largest number of paid members during the campaign to elect a delegate, that privilege was denied the contestants. Charges of Bad Faith Charges of Bad Faith The leading contestants protested against continuing the campaign, and insisted that the branch carry out its promises by allowing the leading team to select a delegate, but of no avail, the officers claiming that the committee could not agree. The very fast that two delegates were selected and the team workers, even the one that secured the largest number of members were ignored is looked upon as bad faith on the part of the promoters. Criticism of the action was generally heard in St. Louis. Thursday by people of the organization. One of the contestants said he intended bringing legal action, charging that they had received money under false pretense. Just what the final outcome of the affair will be, no one seems to venture an opinion. The St. Louis Argus The Red Cross drive is becoming more interesting every day. The reports of the Colored workers have been very encouraging to those who are in charge. Never before have so many people been engaged in any kind of work as there are working in the Red Cross Campaign, and it is the belief of the leaders that the ten thousand be reached. Speakers have selected to speak in all the churches Sunday morning, and the pastors are expected to urge the members of their congregations to join. It is the moral, as well as the financial effect that is the object of this great movement. N.A.A.C.P. Report REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE of The St. Louis Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. East St. Louis Refugee Defense Fund Collections: Amount previously acknowledged edged . . . $4,103.62 Cofinthian Chapter, No. 9, O. E. S. St. Louis. $ 1.00 Boaz Court, No. 108, Heroes of Jericho, St. Louis. $ 1.00 H McGhee Edge, No. 3, A. F. A. St. Louis. $ 5.00 Queen Candace Temple, No. 164, S. M. T., Forest Green, Mo. $ 5.00 Cosmopolitan Lodge, No. 184, U. B. F., Lebanon, Mo. $ 3.00 Springfield Branch, Ill., N. A. A. Cap. $ 3.85 Queen Foster Temple, No. 139, S. M. T., Marshall, Mo. $ 1.50 Brown Temple, No. 182, S. M. T., Boonville, Mo. $ 1.60 LaGrange Temple, No. 251, S. M. T., LaGrange, Mo. $ 1.00 St. James Lodge, No. 11, U. B. F., Old Franklin, Mo. $ 5.00 St. Joseph Lodge, No. 210, U. B. F., St. Joseph, Mo. $ 2.50 St. B. Waven Temple, No. 299, S. M. T., St. Louis. $ 1.00 Queen Esther Juvenile, No. 181, S. M. T., Carrollton, Mo. $ 5.00 M. Ella Bolden Temple, No. 323, S. M. T., Washington, Mo. $ 2.00 Crispus Attucks Juvenile, No. 187, S. M. T., Washington, Mo. $ 1.00 Aksarben Temple, No. 254, S. M. T., Omaha, Neb. $ 1.00 Progress Temple, No. 325, S. M. T., St. Louis. $ 1.00 Elizabeth Temple, No. 12, S. M. T., St. Louis. $ 2.00 Myra Temple, No. 212, S. M. T., New London, Mo. $ 1.00 Mr. J. W. Myers, Sumner High School. $ 5.00 Golden Link Temple, No. 173, S. M. T., Keysville, Mo. $ 1.00 Golden Spray Temple, No. 151, S. M. T., Salisbury, Mo. $ 2.00 Total..... $4,157.07 William H. Peck, Chairman, William H. Huffman, Sec. Treas. Dec. 20, 1917. STANDARD OIL CO. PLACES NEGRO C. Arthur Lewis. Well known once-greatie St. Louis young Colored man, has been placed in charge of. Crown. Oil Gasoline Station No. 58, by the Standard Oil Co., at Ewing and Pine. A new filling station for automobiles has been erected and Mr. Lewis has been given full charge. This is the first instance in which a Negro has been installed in one of the many like places. Auto drivers should rally to the support of this young man and help him to make goods. It may mean opportunities for other Colored men. The station is open week days, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. B. Carl 1459. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Edw. L. Grant, of 103 N. Jefferson Ave. wishes to announce to his patrons and friends that he will be out of the city from Dec. 21, to Jan. 5th. He is spending the holidays with his mother in Georgia. He will be ready to receive his patients on the morning of January 5, 1918. Published In The Interest Of Colored People Y.M.C.A.CAMPAIGN WORKERS HAVE A GREAT TIME Gang All There At Housing Reunion Last Tuesday Night The second anniversary of the Y. M. C. A. Campaign Workers was a memorable event. Approximately 150 men gathered to celebrate for the second time since 1915, the campaign which assured the new building. They sang their new song to the tune of "Marching Bells" by the old Kris Kringle when he came to state that he brought good cheer to everyone. In every way the celebration was worthy of the event and was entered into with a hearty spirit. Mr. Hanford Crumford, a retired capitalist of St. Louis, and the former chairman of the Metropolitan Y. M. Cairn Board of Education, enthusiastically commending the accomplishments of the Pine Street Department during these two years, yet urging the men to even larger accomplishments. The welcome to the new members was made by Dr. C. H. Turner, Captain of Team 17. Response was made by Dr. F. S. Thurman and Mr. T. H. Goodrich. Each captain had a word to say, and as the captain, Mr. C. H. Goodrich, elated, some of them emphasized their speeches with contributions. Team 17 reported $115.00. A meatless luncheon was served by a committee of ladies, the presence of whom added greatly to the evening. This committee was headed by Mrs. Fred Blair, who is the wife of the Y.'s star worker, Fred Blair, of team 17. The movies of the Y are events of the summer which have taken by Mr. Anron E. Malone, of the Poro College Company, added greatly to the evening's fun. Dr. Wm. H Peek led in the closing prayer and the men went away happy and determined that the new building project should go on until the work is completed. 3000 STORM B. W. THEATRE TO SEE MIDNIGHT RAMBLE The effort of more than 3,000 persons to obtain admittance to the Booker Washington Theatre, last Saturday night, to see the Midnight Ramble caused the biggest jam ever experienced at this theater. The event was a three-hour show, starting at midnight, for the Boosters' Tobacco fund. More than 1,500 succeeded in getting into the theater and on account of the rush about $50.00 damage as done to the place Mr. Boosters was responsible for and performers to aid the effort to "Put the Fun in Funton," and in the same spirit assumed responsibility for the damage. The show was the biggest event ever scheduled in St. Louis by Colored people. There were more than 20 acts and a few others were either unable to get in the house or on the stage. Four cabarets were included: Sal's, Manhattan, Collins and Keystone. The entertainers from these places contributed immensely to the show and made big hits. There were several individual numbers. These included Taggart Hartgraves with a planologue buck; Robolainen, Robinson, from Park Theater, in Infield; Dudley White, who introduced Tom Turpin's song, "When Samba Goes to France"; J. I. Reid and Wm. Hussey in song numbers; and Hunn Brothers in a sketch. The musical publishing houses were represented. The Booker Washington Theater performers put on a lively minstrel act, and there were a couple of good choruses. All deserve mention but a few features were especially noticeable. The specialties of Vernon, Wyoming, Robinson and Isaac Baylor, Bophakka, White Harper, Miss Gordon as "Joan of Arc," and the work of the Keystone Girls. The show closed with the chorus and audience singing America. The entire receipts were donated to the fund. **Keystone Cafe Girls** The five girls form the Keystone Cafe scored a big hit. They were, Eva Smith, Georgia Ford, Rosie Brown, Rosie Fullbright and Marguerite Dore. When you want quick printing call Bom. 1452. Argus Print BUILDING FOR HON. C.M. WHITE ST.LOUIS DRAFTED NEGRO SOLDIERS AMER. WOODMEN BOYS AT FUNSTON Knights of. Columbus Provide- Social Environment For Funston Men Camp Funston, Kansas, Dec. 15.—Arbethish Glennon of St. Louis, Mo., made a special trip to Camp Funston to dedicate a building erected for the Colored Catholic soldiers, yet welcome to all. Since the building has been opened it is doing excellent work among the soldiers. It is patrolled by all who care to spend a pleasant evening among friends, and also is considered a meeting place for all the boys. All kinds of fun and amusements are offered. Sunday morning mass is said by the field chaplain. Afterward the building is opened for the enjoyment of all. Boxing, wrestling, and basket ball are the chief features, yet there is a large library which affords the boys with the latest reading matter. Mr. William H. James, formerly of Evansville, Indiana, who has been making his home in St. Louis, Mo., for the past ten years, has recently been appointed secretary in charge of affairs. He is known to the boys as the big brother and spares no pains to make the boys feel at home. Free stationery is within the reach of all who care to write. The Knights of Columbus building and postoffice where stamps can be procured is nearby. In the near future one night each week will be minister night, the show being furnished by camp talent. Everyone feels at home and welcome at all times, no else only that would please the Colored soldiers better would be chance to lick the Kaiser. The Knights of Columbus Buildings are doing fine work at all the camps and is the most thought of place in camp. DR. A. N VAUGHN Another young physician has been added to the medical profession of this city in the person of Dr. A. N. Vaughn who has recently opened offices at 2336 Market. Dr. Vaughn is a graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., class of 1916, and is a brother of Lieut. Geo. L. Vaughn of this city, who is now stationed at Camp Dix, N. Y. W. C. A. The gymnasium is open for skating Saturday, 8 p.m. The Christmas service Sunday offers a treat for our friends. Mrs. Haddie Campbell will tell the Christmas story. Miss Myrtle Burgess play; Miss Mabel Storey, sing. Tea will be served after the vespers. Christmas Eve the club girls will sing carols in the Ellenwood girls' hall where we lighted candle is in evidence. Thursday, December 27, there will be a Christmas Party for all club girls. Red/Gross sewing and knitting still form an essential part of weekly activities. General Butler will instruct girls in military drill Saturdays at 5 p. m. SPECIAL MENTION The Y. M. C. A. through its employment department, has opened up a number of new positions for our men, and is constantly placing men in good paying positions. But the biggest hit was scored when the Standard Oil Co. secured from the Y. M. C. A. a man to be in charge of its new oil station in the city of Ewing and Pine. Mr. C. A. Lewis, formerly connected with the Argus Co. was recommended for the position and is filling the place with credit. LITTLE GIRL WRITES SANTA St. Louis, Dec. 19, 1917. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl three years old. Please bring a little doll and some pretty toys and a rocking chair and plenty of. good things to eat, and please remember my little brother one year old. Bring him a rocking horse and a drum. NEW HOME FOR MUSICIANS The Colored Musicians, Local 44 A. F. M., have secured the N. W. corner of Compton and Market for headquarters. This will be the home of the St. Louis men after January 1. The new place will be fitted with club conveniences. Hen. C. M. White, one of the cla- titudined men of the nation and the acknowledged leader of Big Business among Negroes, will arrive in St. Louis Saturday night, Dec. 22nd, and will be demiciled at the residence of neighbor Ed. W. Anderson, of 4012 West Belle, where he will meet the officers of both camps at 8 o'clock, Saturday night. Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, he will speak at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, on Pine St., of which Dr. S. A. Moseley is pastor. After the services he will address and confer with the Uniform Rank which is being whipped into line by General J. H. Kent. Promptly at 5 o'clock he will meet the Band and Orchestra officers at 1520 Goods. He will leave Sunday night for his home in Dee- for the holidays. While in the city the Supreme Commander desires to shake hands with every American Woodman in St. Louis. Probably a few words relative to the organization and its management would be appropriate. The institution was organized April, 1901, at which time white people had the management and control. In 1910, the management was assumed by Negro men who are at this time the managers and directors. Of course, its membership is confined entirely to our race. When the institution was established, its membership of the institution was approximately 1,500 and the assets about 43,000; the territory covered included only five states; it had one organizing deputy and two clerks constituting the once force. It now operates in fifteen states and has a little less than 100 deputies, and field workers and our office force today consists of seven first-class clerks and stenographers, and one experienced accountant. In spite of the general exotus of the Negroes to the North and the unusual drought that has practically paralyzed the state, the institution of Texas, the achievement for the year 1917 will constitute one of the brightest chapters in the present record of the institution. The chief officers are the Supreme Commander, Mr. C. M. White, who received his education in the University of Michigan, and was a teacher in the city schools of Austin, Texas, for a number of years, having given up the teaching profession to assume the leadership of this order. The Supreme Clerk, Mr. L. H. Lightner, a graduate of the Boston College, having served in the Constitution Four years as private secretary to Dr. S. Lovinggood, and as teacher in the English Department and resigned that position to accept the position he now holds in the Woodmen. It may also be interesting to know that the organization purchased $10,000 worth of the second issue of Liberty Bonds. No doubt that the success of this organization is due to the fact that they employ only efficient supervising deputies. Code who has managed the St. Louis Branch man of unusual push and tact. His business like methods of handling the camps here and his aggressive ideas have won for him the confidence of St. Louisans. ST. LOUIS, FEMALE AMERICAN Sunday afternoon at 6:00 clock the officers and directors of the above named organization will meet at 1520 Goode Ave. and will be installed by Supreme Commander White. The order for instruments has been placed and the band and orchestra will make their first public appearance in about seven weeks. Symphony Orchestra Section will have offered soloist connected with it and in time the American Woodman will make this one of the leading musical organizations of the country. C. C. Cade, 1520 Goode Ave. Phone Lindell 2264. CHRISTMAS MATINEE DANCE A Christmas Matinee Dance will be given by the Fair Hiren Court 13, at Pythian Hall Auditorium, Dec. 25 from 1 to 7. p.m. Music will be furnished by the Pythian Orchestra. Admission 15c. ST.LOUIS DRAFTED BOYS AT FUNSTON WIN PROMOTIONS Camp Funston, Dec. 17. Editor of The St. Louis Argus My Dear Sir: The notable advancement of the selected men from your city is so prominent that I take this opportunity of telling you and, through your columns, your people of St. Louis, of the promotion three of them. Crocker Corporal of Company G, 365 Infantry and on the reorganization of the company here was commissioned First Sergeant of 349th Machine Gun Battalion. Dexter Penn was Corporal of Co. G, 365th Infantry, and is now a Sergeant of the 349th Machine Gun Battalion. Harris Foster who was a Private in the 365th Infantry, has been appointed Corporal in the Machine Gun Battalion. Many other of the sons of St. Louis have been recognized in appointments to various responsible positions. Hurrah for St. Louis, may her son, continue to shine. Respectfully, Oglewis Lawson, Educational Sec'y Y. M. C. A. No. 11, Camp Funston, Kans. The Colored people of St. Louis are to have a first class-baseball team another year according to the announcement made by the promoters a few days ago. The present plan is to secure a long lease on a site of ground centrally located in the stadium and bleachers with all modern conveniences. It is understood that the Colored people are to own the controlling interest in the park and the stock is now on sale, at their office, 415 Title Guaranty Bldg. It is pointed out that because of discrimination against Colored players it has almost been impossible to secure a lease on the outdoor athletic sports, but the new park will be devoted to amusements of all kinds for the moral and social uplift of St. Louis. XMAS EVE CAROL SINGING The Mite Missionary Loyalty Unit of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, will do carol singing, Singer Eva, Eve by his sister Della Hawkins from 8 p.m., to 12 p.m., for the poor and needy claims. The Junior and Senior Boards, Men's Auxiliary to the M. M. S., and friends are invited to join us in this worthy cause. "Be ye doors and not hearers of the wore only." Our secondary is from 23rd street to Grand Avenue from Chouteau to Washington Avenues. Those desiring to help up place a light in the window. Manie Oggs, Pres.; Killian Hamer, Sec.; M. E. Nichols, Treas.; Jessie D. Robinson, Director. INFORMATION WANTED Jeff Macker, last heard of in Columbia, Mo., is wanted by his children, Mayellen and Jeff, Jr. Any information will be thankfully accepted. 2217 Market St. PORO COLLEGE ELECTION At the annual meeting of the stock holders of Poro College Company Tuesday, December 18th, the following officers were elected: Aaron Malone, President; Ada Moody, Vice President; and Annie Treasure, Board of Directors; Aaron E. Malone, Ada Moody, Annie M. Malone and Elwood Pryot. GRAND LEADER GIRLS' BALL Don't forget the dance given by the Colored employees of the Grand Leader, for the benefit of our drafted boys Wednesday eve. Dec. 26, at Pythian Temple. Music by W. D. Flowers Orchestra. Jan. W. Grant Master of ceremonies. Admision 25 cents. Calling cars, letter heads, dodgers, placards, see Argus, 2341 Mark St. An Exponent Of Truth and Justice PRICE 5 CENTS To All Our Friends May Christmas Bring You Merry Cheer, To Last You Through A Glad New Year BOOSTERS CLUB RAISES $1068.50 FORTOBACCO FUND Thanks, All Who Assisted Them To "Put the Fun in Funston." Each Soldier Will Get a Big Kit. Sat mittee Will Leave Saturday Night WHAT EACH MAN GETS Each kit contains 10 articles 2 Khalai Handicrafts 2 Seakai Cigarette Tobacco 1 Cumb 1 Tooth Brush 2 Large Packages of Piedmont Cigarettes 2 Large Cans Velvet Tobacco The "Boosters" crossed the bar Sunday December, 16-17 with a total of $1,065.80 for their Tobacco Fund for the Colored St. Louis boys to Camp Panstoh. The chairman, Mr. Chas. A. Mills; Secretary, W. Silas Fessure, and executive committee, Majors Cline Smith, Joseph Marshall, Capt. Shackleford, Messrs. Roy Botts, Albert J. Hall, Wendell Gross, John W. Thomas, Alberourne, Melvin Gamble, George Reyle, William Rogers and every Rewere, wish to thank those pubs for their generous support, the cabaret entertainers under Reynolds and Robinson, the cafe, owners and Mt. Chas. Hurpin, Booker Washington Theatre, who made it possible for this fund to be raised. The tobacco kits that will make the boys happy have been packed and are on their way. (Each kit contains 10 articles, two kahlai handicrafts, one comb, one tooth brush, two large packages of Piedmont cigarettes, two large cans of Velvet smoking tobacco, twoacks Duke's mixture.) Owing to the holidays and rush of business the Chairman, Chag. A. Mills, is unable to go and the following committee was appointed: Clinie Smith, the Chairman of the Secretary W. Silas Fearance, who leave Saturday night for Camp Funston. The Midnight Hamble held at Booker Washington Theater, Saturday night, December 15, 1917, was one of the most novel affairs that was ever seen in St. Louis. It is still the talk of the town. Every available inch of space occupied. They were even hanging on the wall. They were a success, each act getting due credit for its work. It is impossible to go into details in discussing these acts because they all did their bit for the boys at Camp Funston. We would publish the programme but it was lost. This benefit 'netted the Boosters $271.00. The full financial report of the secretary and list of subscribers of last week and this will be published next week. WOMEN'S COUNCIL CONTRIBUTES Through the efforts of Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley, president of the Colored Women's Branch Council of National Defense, five barrels of supplies and two of oranges were secured for the Colored drafters at Camp Funston. These were turned over to the Boosters' Committee for transportation. GIRLS, ATTENTION Join the Y. W. C. A. Military Company in charge of General Butler, Saturdays. 5 p.m. OUT OUT OF TOWN NEWS By Z. L. Breedlove Miss Elizabeth Kelley of New Liberty, IL, is here visiting Mr. Z. L. Breedlove the newspaper correspondent. . . Deputy Sheriff Jordan Johnson, left Saturday for New Jersey after Charle Smith, wanted here for robbery. Rev. W. T. Whitsitt, pastor of the C. M. E. Church has returned after an extended-tour through Tennessee and Mississippi. . . Mr. W. P. Winslett is ill. Mr. William Hite who was honorably discharged from the force of Dodge County is well. Mr. Breedlove meets at Carey's Hall on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Don't forget the Breedlove. No company is handling all of the latest popular journals and we also write to you. Please call, Bell telephone, 1850-1000 hours from 2:30 to 8 p.m. GEO. R.- SMITH COLLEGE NOTES Miss State School of the State, Mo. entered school, Dec. 11, Little Marritha Hayes, son of S. J. R. M. Hayes, is on the sick list. The South Carolina Literary Society meets every Friday night in the college chapel. Miss Eboli Simpson is president of the intercollege program is rendered Friday with a given to the works of Bunnel. Ms. Brown of Earlsboro, on a graduate of this school, will take college recently. He was invited to Chicago, where he will be in embalming. We were to learn that on his arrival was robbed of $225. Miss McKinney has been arraised on the Sunday. A contest is on. The stipulation is divided into purples and whites, Sunday all of the Colored Sunday, from the various churches, college Sunday school. A contest of $15 was taken. The contest will be before Christmas. Each side is working to win. Mr. Birmingham, president of the Chicago Defender, visited the school Dec. 12. The new farm is completed and the building is being furnished with plenty of heat. Owing to the cold weather, Miss Aida Bell Griffin, the executive, will not meet the tour west and will not appear at the college until a later date. Many students are planning on spending the Christmas at home. Mr. W. A. Clark returned to the student body Sunday afternoon. By Mrs. M. McGuire The members of St. John A.M.E. Church are preparing for a large Christmas. There will be 5 play given by the Young jolles led by Mrs. J. C. Hick... Many school children under the leadership of Prof. E. Wade and Miss Josie Butford will also be on the program. The church will be open every night during the holidays. The funeral of Mr. Warren Conyers was held BASE BALL ST. LOU BASE BALL REVIVAL OF ST. LOUIS GIANTS Thanks to the untiring efforts of some of our citizens who are interested in the welfare of the colored people of St. Louis, we are again to have a colored baseball team with a permanent home ground in the heart of the colored section of the city, at Compton and Market Streets. And it will be a team owned by and for the colored people of St. Louis. St. Louis colored people will have an opportunity of being interested in and owning their own team and park. Money will be needed to buy a lease on the park, erect, grand stands, equip and pay the team, train them, and manage the business of giving St. Louis the best colored baseball team of any city in the country. Grasp the opportunity. A limited amount of stock in the new proposition will be placed before the colored people of St Louis, so that they may become partners in the enterprise. Invest your dollars and make them grow. Big returns will be paid. First class colored baseball will pay in St. Louis. The park can be used as a picture show and airdome on summer evenings; we can't lose. Buy your shares before they are all sold. Stock will be placed on the market at One Dollar a share. To every man who buys 50 shares, a free season pass to all games will be given. Every share holder will receive his percentage of the profits. Miami Real Estate and Investment Co. (St. Louis Giants) 415 TITLE GAURANTY BLDG. SIRS: I hereby apply for.....shares in tae MIAMI REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENT COMPANY, for which I agree to pay as follows: NOW IS YOUR CHANCE JACKSON. MO GET IN THE GAME Saturday, Dec. 15th Rev. Eulingerberg attending...Mr. Fred Howard of St. Louis, who has been the guest of his nunt, Mrs. Mary Eulingerberg, has returned home...Miss Addie Nance has monthly meeting at the home of **Mrs.** Margaret McGuire, Friday, Dec. 21st. FARMINGTON, MO. The Pie Social given at the A.M.E. Church Friday night was a financial success. Mrs. Henry Smith, the grandson to Bonga Tina whose husband will retire, Mrs. Moscae Bodda is improving after a successful operation, Mrs. Geo. Evans is convalescent. Rev. J. H. McCallister and congregation worshipped with Rev. Greenlee, Sunday afternoon and a splendid service was had. Mr. James Robinson visited at St. Louis Sunday. The friends of Mrs. Ellen Bush are sorry to know that her eveight is failing. For some reason it is not generally known that Rev. J. E. Edwards, a former pastor has passed to the Great Beyond. At the election of officers of Masole Court Friday night Prif. J. C. Staten was elected worthy counselor. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilburn are rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing baby boy. ALTON, ILL. By G. Samuels A musicale recital was given at the Union Baptist church by the Men's League Monday, December 17, and a splendid program was tendered. A Christmas program will be given at the Union Baptist Church Monday night, December 24. All are cordially invited. A Christmas program will be given at Rocky Ford Church Monday night, Dec. 24. A Christmas Cantata entitled "Uncle Sam's Celebration" will be given at Crow's Hall, Dec. 24, under the auspices of the North Side A. M. E. Church. A grand supper will be given at the North Side A. M. E. Church, December 27. Sunday afternoon, December 23rd, will be a pleasant day at the North Side A. M. E. Church. Music will be furnished by Russetts' orchestra and Young Men's League. Also open speaking...Mrs. Della Wallace and daughter of Freeport. Ill., are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Gertrude E. Clay. The Sewing Circle will meet at the Union Baptist Church, December 27... There will be a Christmas program at Allen's Chapel A. M. E. Church, Monday, December 24th and on Tuesday, December 25th a grand concert will be given. HERCULANEUM, MO. The memorial services of Mr. Wm. Kinder, one of the drafteres, who died at Camp Funston, were held at Buren Chapel A. M. E. Church, December 8, 1917. Rev. J. H. Graham, of 1404 Belt Ave. St. Louis, Mo., officiated. The program was as follows: Reading of 90th Psalm by the pastor, Rev. Green. Prayer by Rev. Poston, Hymn, "Near or My God to Thee." Reading of obituary. Remarks by Rev. Poston. Song. "Face, to Face." Sermon, text Psalm 91:2, "My God." The Rev. Graham prefaced his text by saying that, the caricatures of a man's future, whether good or ill, whether happy or otherwise, is in a great measure dependent upon himself, at least upon himself and his surroundings. Pythian Lodge No. 14, of Festus, of which C. Galvin in Chancellor, officiating. WEBSTER GEOVES, MO. The Colored women of Webster Groves met at Douglas School Thursday afternoon to arrange a bazaar large crowd assembled and was addressed by Mrs. V. C. Haley, chairman of the St. Louis Unit of Women's Council of Defense and Miss Dorothy Guinn, secretary of Y. M. C. A., after which Mrs. Haley organized a Webster unit with the following officers: Mrs. Parthenin Morrison, chairman; Mrs. E. Ditto, vice; Mrs. Susio Lewis; secretary; Mrs. Annie Polk, treasurer; Mrs. Lilly Shaw, Red Cross and Home Relief; Mrs. Choria Russell, Mrs. Etta Sims, Genevieve Pierson, Red Cross Seals; Mrs. R. Harden, Finance. This organization desires the membership of every Colored woman in Webster. They will have a bazaar at Douglas School Friday evening Dec. 21. We were sorry to lose one of our old residents and highly respected citizens, Mrs. Georgiana Cole, who departed this life Saturday, December 9, and whose funeral was held at Central Baptist church.... The body of little James Herman, four year old son of Mrs. Pearl Jackson, was brought here from Kansas City for burial. Tuesday.... The school children, teachers and women of the National Council are busy preparing for the Bazaar, December 21. Any donation will be gladly received.... Miss Cora W. Parks was the guest of Mrs. Annie Polk Monday night. ST. CHARLES, MO. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Edward Wise, who departed this life at St. Charles, Mo., December 21st, 1905. Twelve sad years have passed away, Sad and sudden was the call; We little thought to lose that day, One so dear and loved by all. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we love is stillled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. He shall never be forgotten, Never from our memory fade; Loving hearts will always linger, Around the grave where he was laid. Sadly missed by wife, Mrs. Phoebe Wise, and children. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy, underwear and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Bonmont 1291-Central 4012-R. Deep in the heart is the dwelling of peace. There is the temple, the innermost shrine. "Be ye not troubled," for sorrow shall cease. Christmas is here with its message divine. See you the star in the heaven of blue. Lighting the meadow the mill and the mart? It is our Christmas. Star of our Christmas. Christmas that brings us the peace of the heart. Centuries so it has lighted the world. When we were weary has given us calm; Flags have been flaunted and flags have been furled. Still it has lighted the pine and the palm. Man on his earth cannot dim it with wrong. Change it with all of his warrior's art. Still we have Christmas, Glorious Christmas, Christmas that brings us the peace of the heart. Life is a labor, and labor is long. Only by effort we come to the goal; We shall have need of the star and the song. Lamp for the highway and light for the soul. Lift up your eyes to its radiance clear. On a new year of your pilgrimage start. Gladdened by Christmas, God-given Christmas, Christmas that brings us the peace of the heart. Every carol that merrily sings, Every anthem that gladi dens the sky, Sings of a peace that for- ever is ours, Sings of a peace that can never depart- Peace of the Christmas, God-given Christmas, Christmas that brings us the peace of the heart. Deep in the heart is the dwarf. There is the temple, the in "Be ye not troubled," for some Christmas is here with its See you the star in the heavens Lighting the meadow the night It is our Christmas. Star of our Christmas, Christmas that brings us the Centuries so it has lighted the When we were weary has flags have been flaunted and furled. Still it has lighted the pine Man on his earth cannot change it with all of his wonders Still we have Christmas, Glorious Christmas, Christmas that brings us the Life is a labor, and labor is Only by effort we come to We shall have need of the lamp for the highway and Lift up your eyes to its radiance On a new year of your pledge Gladdened by Christmas God-given Christmas, Christmas that brings us the Kindness Work Fill Thus Know Me CAPE GIBARDEAU, MO By Miss H. W. Jones Mr. Ben Wilburn and another man whose name was not reported were found buried in the snow drifts, Saturday night, near Heleys Quarry Road. Both are in serious condition...The First Annual Thanksgiving Festival Products and Baby Show given by the Provident Association was given at Lincoln School Monday night and was witnessed by a large crowd. Premiums awarded as follows: Farm produce, 1st, Joseph Daniels; 2nd, Geo Lambert; Garden produce, (canned vegetables) Mrs. Cora Martin; Garden produce. Kind and courageous, un daunted by doubt, Faithful to duty, to God and to man, Working your ultimate destiny out, Filling your place in the infinite plan— Thus you shall come to the end of the task Knowing the pleasure of playing your part, Making your Christmas, Merriest Christmas, Christmas that brings you the peace of the heart. (vegetables in natural state) Mrs. C. Martin; Canned fruits and preserves, Mrs. Sidney Randol. The Baby Content was as follows: 1st baby, Wm. L. Ellis 900 votes, $45.00; 2nd baby, Aden E. Roberson, 352 votes, $27.00; 3rd baby, Ruth V. Daughtery, 545 votes, $27.25; 4th baby, Geo. Williams, 368 votes; $18.40. Baby Edward Bynum cains 5th in the race with 69 votes, $3.45, and baby Martin Young cains 6th with 61 votes, $3.03. The whole affair amounted to $175.00 which is a splendid beginning.. Mrs. Alberta Lenox was found dead in bed by her son Monday afternoon. Her funeral was conducted from a local undertaking Central 643 Bomont 1714 DR. GEO. M. CATHRELL Dentist HOURS: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 809 N. Jefferson Ave. Kinloch, Central 2883 DR. G. H. ANDERSON Dentist HOURS: 8:30-12, 1-5 4407 Market St. Bomont 1221 Central 4758-L DR. EDWARD L. GRANT Dentist HONEST AND EFFICIENT WORK HOURS: 8-12, 1-7 by Appointment 103 North Jefferson Ave. Lindell 2316 Delmar 2746 DR. J. B. BELL Dentist HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and other hours by appointment Cor. N. Market and Pendleton Lindell 1147 Delmar 2840 DR. N. O. BRACK Dentist Over Sarah and Pinney Pharmacy DR. A. C. CHAPMAN Dentist HOURS: Sunday 8:12:30, 2-6 8 to 11 2643 Lawton Central 5431 Bomont 874 IVAN C. JAMES Dentist HOURS: 9-1, 2-5 In Office at Night 3201.A Laclede Ava. P. S. THURMAN, D.D.S. 4460 West Belle Bell, Bomont 2071 DR. C. L. THOMAS Dentist HOURS: Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. by Appointment 2607 Lawton Ave. Phone, Lindell 1787-W Blanche L. Olden Notary Public and Stenographer 4259-w Cottage Ave. MERRY CHRISTMAS Add to your Gift List the daily saving of WHEAT MEAT FATS SUGAR parlor, Wednesday...Rev. M. S./Smith preached an excellent sermon at Heley's Chapel, Sunday afternoon, to a large congregation...The A. M. E. Second Baptist and Pleasant Green Baptist Sunday schools are preparing for a Christmas program Monday night, December 24th...Tuesday night Mr. Russell Daughtery will conduct a program and watch contest...Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rodney left Friday for Hiwatha, Kans...Rev. Crosby, of Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of Rev. M. S. Smith. PROVIDENCE, KY. Mrs. Ophelia Graham went to Nashville, Tenn., to enter Hale hospital, Monday, and was accompanied by Mr. Jas. Graham and Dr. K. B. O'Neal... Mr. S. A. Killebrew, of Morgandelf, has been transferred to this place as agent of the National Benefit Insurance Co., Mrs. Danghta Mergag, age 55 years, died Wednesday morning from burns received while trimming wall paper which caught fire at her home... Miss Debora Crouch visited her parents at Slaughters, Sunday. Despite the fact that I am fully qualified and my name is on the list of eligibles for service in the United States Army, I am at liberty to take care of my local practice, and hereby notify my patients that during the intervening time they may find me at my office the usual hours. DARREINGTON WEAVER, M.D. 103 M. Jefferson Ave. Bomont 1221 Central 4758-L 3201-a Lacide Res. 4203 Finney Kin. Cen. 5431 Del. 897-L Bell. Bom. 874 Bell. Lin. 3870 DR. CHARLES HENY PHILLIPS, Jr. Physician and Surgeon Special Attention to Diseases of Women and Children and Chronic Disease of Men HOURS: 9-12, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Bom. 1141-W Lin. 6251-W DR. L. E. VINCENT Physician and Surgeon HOURS: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday 4-6 p.m. Office: 2623 Wash St. Res. 3493 Lawton B. H. GORDON, PHAR. D., M.D. Physician and Surgeon Special Treatment of Private Diseases HOURS: 8 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Office and Residence 2607-a Lawton Avenue Bom. 2279 Cen. 4012-D A. W. CHEATHAM, A.B., M.D. Physician and Surgeon HOURS: 10 to 12, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. 100 N. Jefferson Ave. Bell, Lindell 5098 GEOGEH H. HASKINR. M.D. Office and Residence 4067, West Belle Corner of Sarah and West Belle HOURS: 8-10 a.m., 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Bell, Bomont 2297-W DR. J. S. JAQUES Physician and Surgeon HOURS: 8-10 a.m., 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday 8-9:30 a.m., 6-8 p.m. N.W. Cor. Clark and Leaskwell Aven. In Building at Night Bell, Bom. 2856 Bom. 1793 Central 8503 R. Cen. 1953 G. B. KEY, M.D. HOURS: 8-10:30 a.m., 2-4 and 6-8:30 p.m. Northwest Corner Compton and Lawton Avenues Kin. Central 5131 Bell, Bom. 874 DR. BOSCOE C. HASKELL Physician and Surgeon HOURS: 9-10:30 a.m., 2-4 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday 9-11 a.m., 8:34 p.m. 3201 Lacede Avenue Lindell 2082-R Delmar 2840 C. A. HANCOCK, M.D. HOURS: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. —Over— Sarah-Pinney Pharmacy Kinloch Central 4807 Bell, Born 1939 L. B. BLUFT, M.D. HOURS: 8 to 9:30 a.m., 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. 2224 Market St. HOURS: 9-11 a.m. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. DR. JAMES A. SIMPSON Physician and Surgeon Office and Residence 2400-a. Goode Avenue Our friends, and all, we daily greet. But why not make this happiness last? Make your future days asbright as the past Take Agency of "PORO" the greatest system on earth, Be independent and prosperous too, as well as full of mirth. PORO COLLEGE CO. ---Per Lula M. Claiborne. SANTA'S BELLS We Thank You for Past Custom, And Wish You A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS A MOST HAPPY NEW YEAR Words are inadequate to express our sincere appreciation to our many customers who have unattended patronized our stores from the day our doors were thrown open. Granting that we have regarded the fundamental laws of thrift, readiness to help others, and all those wholesome, divine rules of frugal self-preservation that are to be as rigidly obeyed as the ten commandments; we must admit that our success is due to our ability to estimate properly the value of the trade that comes to us entirely from the Colored people. The amount of support they have contributed to our enterprises measures our true success and enables us to operate two of the largest and most sanitary grocery stores in the central part of the city, with a hopeful outlook for another real soon. We wish to impress on our patrons that when they buy from us, they are absolutely sure of correct weight. We carry fresh products and the very best assortment of goods at reasonable prices. We feel indebted in a marked degree to those who are dealing with us and herewith pledge ourselves friends, faithful and true to the interests that might concern them. As members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, we shall do our bit in tangible ways: wishing that are another Christmas dawns upon us, human rights and justice will be accorded to all mankind, irrespective of race or color, and the country will be truly safe for democracy. I WISH MY PATRONS A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year MADAM A. D. GRAVES LILLY WHITE HAIR PREPARATION W. H. MOSBY'S DRUG STORE S.W. Cor. Jefferson and Wash Sta. THE 3 CAPITOLS Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Hall Manicuring, Cigars and Baths EUGENE ROBINSON, Prop. 108-8 S. Leadingwell Avenue S.W. Cor. Jefferson and Lawton Aves. Efficient Service With Dispatch GORDON LAUNDRY CO. 2607 Pine St. Bomont 1991 The Original Bum Bruce BARBECUE RIB STATION 103 N. Compton Ave. PHONES: Bomont 1644 Central 8371 HOURS: 8-10 a.m. 9-15, and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, 4-4 p.m. DR. A. N. VAUGHN Physician and Surgeon 2336 Market St. St. Louis, Mo NOTICE! For a limited time only, I will make the following prices: Ingrown Nails, 50c. Club Nails, 50c; Soft Corns, 50c; Hard Corns, 25c; Vascular Corns, 50c; Callous removed from bottom or side of Fook, 50c and 50c. I also treat Bumpons. All extractions without pain. You Have Tried the Rest, Now Try the Best The Accurate Laundry Co. Heavy Underwear and Flat Pieces 4 Ironed Free Phone, Bom. 1291 Central 4012-R 2351 Chestnut Street EDWARD TURNER, Jr. chiropodist Colax 1097-J. 830w east on Gove Ave December By J. C. OLIVER. MONTH for famed! For festive days and nights renowned, Joy fraught, with hallowed bene-dictions crowned Life's annual clearing house for retrospective thought, Where pensive memory recalls the smiles, the tears. The hopes and joys of youth, the loves of vanished years, And sights to see the havoc, sad, that Time has wrought. O hearty month! In regions of the north and east The song of bird and rippling of the brook have ceased. And Nature's thousand charms of summer days have fled. There Borese reigns, Mercy God of wind and storms And winter all of verdure, into brown and white transforms And leaves no trace of life and beauty sped. O happy month! When been anticipation, sweet. Flies swift on wings of ardent love to greet With gifts the friend, the lover or the blinded near. As Winter closer drips his icy fet-tered chains The heart expands and love unselfish reigns And speeds its largess to the ones most dear. Illustrious month of most illustrious birth! Good tidings, peace and joy to all the earth A heavenly choir announced when Christ was born. No other birth such mighty portions here. This Prince of Peace whom heaven and earth adora. How thrills the heart at thought of Christmas morn! —Los Angeles Times. Harrison & McKoin UNDERTAKERS 15 Years In The Business WE ALWAYS STRIVE TO PLEASE 2906 Lawton Avenue J. V. MEYER GROCERY COMPANY 109 N. Channing Ave. Over 20 years in business, and still here to please and serve you with proper treatment. During the Holidays THE HAIRPIDERMIS COSMETIC MFG. CO. Will give away a Beautifully Printed Booklet dealing with the subject of the scientific treatment of the hair and scalp. Be sure to secure one. HAIRPIDERMIS COSMETIC Mfg. Co. 3402 a Lawton Ave. Bomont-2657 POCKET BILLIARDS 2766 Lawton Ave. IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS L. H. WOODS, Prop. Bonner's Cut Rate DRUG STORE 4300 N. Market St. When at Leisure Meet Me at the CHANNING AVE CAFE 124 N. Channing Ave. Their Meals are Wholesome and Cheaper Than Elsewhere W. L. Coopwood, Prop. ```markdown ``` DR. SHAW SCORES SIGNAL VICTORY Union Methodist Church Gives Seven Thousand Dollars To Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church Most Valuable Church Property In America For Negroes Is Now Positively Safe By W. Harold King Are the days of miracles past? We are told of the faith that moves mountains, and that God works in a mysterious way his wonders to perform. All of these sayings came back to me with a startling vividness as I sat in the spacious auditorium of the Metro politan A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday morning and heard the reports of the recent rally which began some eight weeks ago. To say that I was almost dumb-founded would be putting it mild when I was presented with the facts that a rally of eight weeks' duration, in which it was hoped to raise $5,000 had closed with the surprising announcement that the total amount raised to the credit of the church during the eight weeks was $9,620 with some of the clubs still to be heard from. This is the second time in the history of Dr. B. G. Shaw's pastorate of Metropolitan Church that the high water mark in finance has been reached. Thousands of citizens remember freshly the rally in 1913 when the grand total of $1,903.02 was raised at the old church, 2625 Morgan St. Upon being interviewed, Dr. Shaw stated that for the past eight months he had been in the midst of the greatest struggle in the history of his ministry. It was a case of do or die, as he had set a mark which he hoped to reach that would place the church in a position of security, from which it could not be easily shaken. Dr. Shaw stated that the thing which gave him the most concern was, that 'many of the members who had always stood their ground and given their best in past efforts, gave up and fell by the wayside when he made known the true intent of this rally. Some of the members were outspoken in their belief that a rally at this time to raise $5,000 would be an absolute failure, and many predicted that the handsome and valuable property for which they had struggled for the past three years would be lost and would revert back to the original owners. Not daunted by the skepticism of those who refused to go any further, Dr. Shaw set about enlisting new members in the cause; his principal quest was for young blood; though many of the oldest patriots of the church stood firmly with the pastor and pledged their whole support regardless of the ultimate outcome. One Gift of Seven Thousand Dollars The writer was not so much surprised at the grand total amount that was raised, for he was well aware of the capabilities of the members of Metropolitan Church, especially in the art of raising large sums of money; for in 1913 when it was faded around the world that under the white coat leadership of Dr. Shaw, the members of the Metropolitan A. M. M. Zion Church had raised over $9,000, all doubts as to the great possibilities in store for this church were then and there set at rest. When Mr. G. H. Roose of the Union Church (white), from which congregation on the present stately property was purchased, came upon the rostrum and after paying a splendid tribute to Dr. Shaw as a man and a leader, announced that the Union Church had voted to give to the Metropolitan Church the sum of $7,000, the climax of surprises was reached and the members, visitors and friends of the church sat as if in a spell with their tongues seemingly cleaving to the roofs of their mouths, while tears of joy streamed down the cheeks of their pastor. In most cases that have come under, my observation, such an announcement would have been the signal for an outburst of joy, but when the words which slowly fell from the lips of Mr. Roose had ceased with the saming of the amount given, you could have heard a pin drop. It might have been my keenness of imagination, but I listened with strained ears and could only hear, as I thought, the fluttering heats of many hearts filled to the portals of overflow, but with the minds so stunned with amazement the utterance was an impossibility. When Dr. Shaw was asked how he had gone about asking for a gift from the Union Church, he replied that he had placed his trust in God, believing that the Almighty would open the way. He said that he had first appeared before the Trustee Board of the Union Church realizing that this night was on Tuesday, December 4th. The board promptly referred him to the Quarterly Conference which was to meet the following Monday, Dec. 10. Dr. Shaw told how, upon the advice of a few of his white friends who were members of Union Church, he appeared before the Conference the following Monday. He was very cordially received and was told to take whatever time he deemed necessary to make his request known. He said that with his heart in his mouth it was, he arose with a prayer on his lips asking God for guidance, and that though he had formed no special words in which to make his appeal, the words which formed upon his lips seemed to come THE MISSING MAN from some mysterious source and he could realize that he was speaking with a new force, such as he had never known. When he had finished, he was told that the matter would be taken under consideration and that he would hear from the decision in a few days. Dr. Shaw said that he left the Union Church realizing that this night was the night on which the rally was to come to a close. He stated that he felt that if he was refused assistance from the Union Church, the rally would not only have been a failure, but those who had predicted dire results would have taken advantage of the failure to perhaps have stirred up dissension and unrest among the more loyal members. Taking all of this into account he went home and again plead to God in prayer for help. How well he must have prayed and how promptly his prayers were answered was evidenced Sunday morning when the representatives of the Union Church in the persons of Mr. G. H. Roose and Mr. William H. Davies members of the Trustee Board came to Metropolitan Church bearing the glad tidings that the request for $3,000 had been agreed upon the Union Church had unstintedly added $2,000 more, which made a total of $7,000. In speaking of those white friends of Union Church who have stood by him in this mighty struggle, Dr. Shaw distinguished Messrs. G. H. Roost and Wm. H. Davies whom he likens to the angels of "Goodness and Mercy" also Dr. Benj. Young, the pastor, Mr. B. Crissman, "Superintendent of the St. Louis District, Mr. M. P. Reitz, Mr. Geo, Warren Brown, and Messrs. N. L. and C. S. Moffatt. He likewise gives great credit to the entire membership of the Union Church, for he feels that they were inspired by the divine power to resist in the great work that is being done by the pastor and members of Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. March 7th, 1918, will mark the end of the third year that the congregation of Metropolitan Church have been worshipping in their present home. Shop-dering a responsibility of $60,000.00,$55,000.00 of which represented the property value and $5,000.00 represented the value of the furnishings, with the paying, of interest and keeping up the running expenses, and in less than a period of three years to stand forth to the world and its cruel criticism owing a mere balance of $19,000.00 seems incredible. Still it is true. The church proper and contingent properties is easily worth $150,000.00. It is not only-the most valuable, but is the only church of its class in the A. M. E. Zion connection that has not received one penny of aid from the general connection funds. The acquisition of this valuable plant was solely the work of the pastor and members of Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church; not only has the church not received aid from the general connection funds, but it has contributed from $1,200 to $1,400 annually to the support of the general church. When the news leaked out Sunday of the wonderful achievement of Dr. B. G. Shaw, many citizens of all walks of life were loud in their praise of his work, and such prominent members of historic St. Paul Chapel as Assistant City Counselors, W. R. Hill, Dr. D. W. Scott and others stated that Dr. Shaw stood out as being the foremost representative of he A. M. E. Zion Church in the great middle west. It was freely predicted that his great work in St. Louis would double entrench him as a successful candidate for blahep. Members of Metropolitan Who Stood Rv Their Guns Among the members of Metropolitan Church who stood unwaveted by their pastor and made it possible for him to go before the Union Church Conference with a certified check for $2,000 are the following who were Captain of different clubs during the rally: C. M. Moore, who won the pennant, Chas. Gaines, T. J. Brewer, Edwin Saunders, L. D. Bates, Miss Mineille DDelHaven, Mrs. Jennie Howard, A. Gibbs, Miss Lydia Lee, Mrs. Jenne Lunderman, Mrs. Maggie Brown, Mrs. Ivy Harris, Mrs. Virginhin Allen, Mrs. Gertrude-Harris, Geo. Edwards, Mrs. Martha Kelly, Mrs. J. L. King, Mrs. Carrie Riddles, Mrs. Hattie Pash, Jao L. Sullivan, Mrs. Martha Webster, Mrs. Louise Evans, Mrs. Willie Chandler, Mrs. Lulu Rounsoville and Dr. B. G. Shaw. The above loyal members to so gallantly went over the top with their peerless leader have much to be thankful for and it is they, when the choir sang "The Joy That Comes To Me!" Sunday morning, realized most what real joy means. Dr. Shaw has been in St. Louis just seven years and he modestly admits that he feels that his term of service in this city has been the climax of his career. The writer feels secure in saying that notwithstanding the fact that some of his own members doubted the success of this rally, this is happily offset by the knowledge that there are thousands in St. Louis and elsewhere who had explicit confidence in his every effort, and as proof of that confidence they did not hesitate to rally to his support whenever called upon. The following letters are herewith published in order that those who run may read. The first is the historic document that was read before the church Sunday morning by Mr. G. H. Roose of the Union Church, and the other is a letter from his honor, Mayor Henry W. Kiel. Dr. B. G. Shaw, Pastor, Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, St. Louis, Mo. My dear Dr. Shaw: - Too often 'tis true that calamity or death must come along before we pay humble tribute to the virtues of our friend. Too often we fail to appreciate their klady words and goodly deeds until too late for them to know. In acknowledging my esteem of a fellowman I do not want to long. I must needs decorate him w. the laurels that he now deserves. And so with you. I feel impelled to place a wreath of glory on your brow, Merry Christmas The St. Louis PUBLISHED BY THE ARGUS PUBLISHING J. E. MITCHELL HERBERT T. MEADOWS W. H. KING ARGUS PUBLISHING 2341 MARKET ST. Phone: Bom SUBSCRIPTION June Year Six Months Three Months Single copy Advertising Rates, F Entered as per class plate: April 6, 1912 act of March 1, 1912 MEMBER NATIONAL NE ASSOCI J. E. MITCHELL Managing Editor HERBERT T. MEADOWS City Editor and Advertising Manager W. H. KING Associat ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. New York office. Front & Front. Street Chicago office. Front & Front. Boyce Building Atlanta office. Front & Front. Country building Nashville office. Front & Front. Independent Life Building. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS At this time of the year, when homage to the Prince of Peace, the by strife and the shedding of blight roughshod over Europe and even soned by the army of Great Britain. While it has always been custome of the birth of Christ with the word to all mankind, "we are greeted and the measured treat of soldier firesides where it was wont to fath hearts, one will find now sorrow, of men who formerly at this time their homes mysterious packages ones, are now carrying on their shiomes other than the shelter of the Many mothers are mourning the many wives at any moment may be orp France where, at Christmas-time, of sleigh bells, sombre and lone simple wooden cross meet the gazes. Does the expelling of the Terribil Jerusalem is being cleansed for the Peace? Do the master minds of civilize beyond their control and that only bring calm out of chaos! Let us hope that democracy and the end be triumphant, and bring the words, "Peace on earth and g A BLUE We regret very much that the bciation for the Advancement of Crits promises to the contestants whi ship campaign. According to the prize. To fail to award it at the priz people their condemnation of moters must keep faith with the say or they will destroy confidence. The local branch suffered a g blunder, and the leaders cannot do the year, when all the world mourn of Peace, the universe is shedding of blood. The Ge Europe and even Jerusalem, the of Great Britain. always been customary to her- list with the words, "Peace on we are greeted now, with the tread of soldiers. Around was wont to find a Christ- and now sorrow, want and prer- ply at this time of the yer- ious packages containing pre- ying on their shoulders dead, the shelter of the trenches. are mourning the loss or ab- cay moment may be widowed; eye may be orphaned and on Christmas-time, one could he- mbre and lonesome graves meet the gaze. ing of the Terrible Turk from cleansed for the second com- pounds of civilization admit- trol and that only the Master ebasis. t democracy and freedom for chant, and bring to the world on earth and good will to a At this time of the year, when all the world should be paying homage to the Prince of Peace, the universe is almost entirely torn by strife and the shielding of blood. The God of War is riding roughshod over Europe and even Jerusalem, the sacred, is garrisoned by the army of Great Britain. While it has always been customary to herald the anniversary of the birth of Christ with the words, "Peace on earth and good will to all mankind," we are greeted now, with the roll of the drum and the measured tread of soldiers. Around many thousands of firesides where it was wont to find a Christmas tree and happy hearts, one will find now sorrow, want and privation. Thousands of men who formerly at this time of the year were carrying to their homes mysterious packages containing presents for their loved ones, are now carrying on their shoulders deadly rifles and have no homes other than the shelter of the trenches. Many mothers are mourning the loss or absence of their sons; many wives at any moment may be widowed; many children in the twinkling of an eye may be orphaned and on the lilly fields of France where at Christmas time, one could hear the silvery chime of sleigh bells, sombre and lonesome graves marked only by a simple wooden cross meet the gaze. Does the expelling of the Terrible Turk from Palestine mean that Jerusalem is being cleansed for the second coming of the Prince of Peace? Do the master minds of civilization admit that the situation is beyond their control and that only the Master of all mankind can bring calm out of chaos? Let us hope that democracy and freedom for all mankind will in the end be triumphant, and bring to the world a true realization of the words, "Peace on earth and good will to all mankind." A BLUNDER much that the local branch of avancement of Colored People contestants who took part in recruiting to their plan, some ward it at the promised time of condemnation of such action faith with the people. They restify confidence in the race which suffered a great loss in numbers cannot dodge the resp We regret very much that the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People failed to carry out its promises to the contestants who took part in the recent membership campaign. According to their plan, some one surely won the prize. To fail to award it at the promised time will justly bring from the people their condemnation of such action. Leaders and promoters must keep faith with the people. They must do what they say or they will destroy confidence in the race. The local branch suffered a great loss in its influence by the blunder, and the leaders cannot dodge the responsibility. THE WEAKEST LINK "A chain is no stronger than a nist always seeks the weakest spot out blow. Disease seeks the weak roads into the human body. It is stand before the keenest opponent. Nations, like individuals, are must be looked after and cared body. In many cases the infection whole body. It is said that this nation is a of this people. The time has come nation must be shown. Her street the opportunity for development. He has been discriminated again courts of the land, in government other places that have been opened aliens or enemies. By such acts, ence that naturally comes to the the sciences of the nation. In times like these, when the tested, those who have charge o should spend a little time in devel est link. Who knows but that t time when every ounce of strength blow!" QUERIES stronger than its weakest in the weakest spot in his opponent, soooks the weakest spot and man body. It is the all-round, keenest opponent. Individuals, are made of many people after and cared for just as as causes the infection of a small part of this nation is a united people, time has come when a test of down. Her strength is impaired or development to her weak, originated against in skilled, in government positions, have been opened freely to all. By such acts, the Negro has come to the people with nation. these, when the strength of the have charge of the affairs time in developing and man knows that the weak spot twice of strength is needed to "A chain is longer than its weakest link." The antagonist always seeks the weakest spot in his opponent to land his knockout blow. Disease soaks the weakest spot and there makes its inroads into the human body. It is the all-round strong man who can stand before the keenest opponent. Nations, like individuals, are made of many parts. The little finger must be looked after and cared for just as any other part of the body. In many cases the infection of a small finger has ruined the whole body. It is said that this nation is a united people. The Negro is part of this people. The time has come when a test of the strength of this nation must be shown. Her strength is impaired. She has denied the opportunity for development to her weakest link—the Negro. He has been discriminated against in skilled professions, in the courts of the land, in government positions, and in hundreds of other places that have been opened freely to all, other races, be they aliens or enemies. By such acts, the Negro has been denied experience that naturally comes to the people with the development in the sciences of the nation. In times like these, when the strength of the nation is being tested, those who have charge of the affairs of the government should spend a little time in developing and making strong the weakest link. Who knows but that the weak spot may give way at a time when every ounce of strength is needed to strike the knock-out blow? B. C. 1. The qualifications for a Notary Public are; if a male, to be 21 years of age; if a female, to be 18 years of age; if a citizen of the United States; a citizen of the state of Missouri, and in the City of St. Louis, to furnish a bond of $3,000.00; bond to be approved by The clerk of the St. Louis Circuit Court. Commission is issued by the Governor for a term of four years. B. C. 2. We know of no law or rule prohibiting Negroes from becoming students of West Point or Annapolis, but since nominations for entrance into these institutions must be made by members of Congress, it is obivious that prohibitive rule is not necessary. E. L. 1. If deceased leaves no will, the widow is entitled to one-third of --- --- PAGE FOUR all the world should be paying the universe is almost entirely torn good. The God of War is riding a ferusalem, the sacred, is garri- mary to herald the anniversary days, "Peace on earth and good will now, with the roll of the drum- ers. Around many thousands of bind a Christmas tree and happy want and privation. Thousands one of the year were carrying to containing presents for their loved shoulders deadly rifles and have no the trenches. the loss or absence of their sons; be widowed; many children in the phaned and on the lilly fields of one could hear the silvery chime some graves marked only by a be. Ole Turk from Palestine mean that the second coming of the Prince ofization admit that the situation is only the Master of all mankind can and freedom for all mankind will in to the world a true realization of good will to all mankind." UNDER local branch of the National Asso- colored People failed to carry out so took part in the recent member- ir plan, some one surely won the promised time will justly bring from of such action. Leaders and pro- people. They must do what they are in the race. great loss in its influence by the oodge the responsibility. its weakest link." The antago- in his opponent to land his knock- kest spot and there makes its in- the all-round strong man who can cut. of many parts. The little finger for just as any other part of the on of a small finger has ruined the united people. The Negro is part when a test of the strength of this length is impaired. She has denied to her weakest link—the Negro, must in skilled professions, in the ent positions, and in hundreds of freely to all, other races, be they the Negro has been denied experi- people with the development in the strength of the nation is being of the affairs of the government opposing and making strong the weak- the weak spot may give way at a which is needed to strike the knock-out all real estate for life; a child's part in all personal property, subject to her dower of $400.00 to be paid her out of the personal estate before any of the debts are paid. She is also entitled to the family library to the value of $200.00, the wearing apparel of the husband and the household goods. If there are no children or descendants, the widow takes one-half of the real and personal property, subject to the payment of the debts of the husband. (See Law of Descent, Revised Statutes of Mo. 1909, Sections 332 to 44 inc.) In addition to the above, the widow is entitled absolutely to all property that came to the husband through the marriage. Lizzie: We know of no vocational school where the canning industry is taught. Consult text books on the subject at the Public Library, 14th and Olive. Apply at information desk. FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY ROLEN FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY ROLEN The funeral services of Mrs. Mary L. Rolen, P. G. W. C. of Missouri, was held Sunday, Dec. 16, at Union Memorial Church, under the auspices of S. W. Starks, Court No. 36, G. O. C. Miss Florence, Graptopus, W. C. Mrs. Aastina Beard, R. of D. Pall Bearers Bertha T. Buckner, Mrs. Lottie M. Bell, Miss Zenobin Williams, Mrs. Theresa Johnson, Miss Aramia Williams Active—A. W. Lloyd, A. T. Ancell, C. K. Robinson, L. Hawkins, W. H. Davis, Arthur Robinson. Program 1 Opening Hymn ... Choir selection 2 Prayer ... Bro. N. P. Harrison 3 Hymn, Saviour more than life to me ... Choir 4 Scripture Reading ... 5 Obituary 6 Sermon ... Rev. B. F. Abbott 7 Resolutions from the Church and Church Society Part Two 1 Solo Mrs. Lottie Morman Bell, G. R. of Dept. 2 Eulogy on Organization Miss Aramia Williams, P. G. R. of D. 3 Eulogy, as P. W. C., of the State Mrs. Hertha T. Buckner, G. W. C. Hymn, Lead Kindly Light... Choir. 5 Eulogy, Her Services to the Or- 6 Eulogy, as Supreme Representative Mrs. C. K. Robinson, S. W. Inspectrix 7 Condolence on behalf of the Grand Court Miss Zenibin Williams, G. R. D. S. Condolence, from the Household of Ruth F. H. Burles, No. 5184, G. U. O. of O. F. 9 Resolutions Pride of the West Court, No. 123, O. O. C. A Condolence Fair Calanthy Court, No. 134, O. O. C. B Resolution Sprig of Myrtle Court, No. 13, O. O. C. C Condolence E. W. Berry Court, No. 52, O. O. C. D Nearer My God to Thee (one verse).....Choir E Resolutions From S. W. Starks Court, No. 36, O. O. C. F Ritualistic Services Miss Florence Gregory, W. C. S. W. Starks Court, No. 36, O. O. C. G Hymn, Shall we met beyond the the river ..... Choir H Benediction Condolence ..... Owen Foster Court & DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT Dr. William Knight, the well known Jeweler and Optician extends the season's greetings, to all his patrons and friends. $250. Market St. Should you contemplate visiting your husband, brother, or any relatives at Camp Funston, you should communicate with A. J. Smith. He has eight neatly furnished rooam adjacent to the camp grounds' where you can always see them in action while training. Rates reasonable with or without meals. Institute, W. Va.—The West Virginia Collegiate Institute in this town has had a most successful fall term. The students have worked hard and are showing a loyalty to the school that has already won the admiration of President Byrd Prillerman and the faculty. They are practicng strict economy in food, dress and the use of fuel. This institution has pledged $787 to the students' friendship war fund and the teachers, students and employees subscribed $2,000 to the Liberty Loan as a part of their share in helping America win the war. More than twenty students and graduates of the school have been drafted and are now at the various training camps. Of the six who went to *Port Des Moines*, one has been commissioned as captain and two as lieutenants. Two teachers have also gone to, the front in the present conflict. They are Professors D. L. Ferguson and Gideon E. Smith. The Athletic department, although deprived of some of its best players has been quite successful. It won a signal victory from Howard University on that institution's own campus. The holiday spirit now pervades the student body and many will go to their homes for the Christmas vacation. -Greetings- THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN May Christmas bring you merry cheer To last you through a glad New Year CHAS. H. TURPIN BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE Xmas Greetings Chas. Boggs 2901 Lawton A MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR To All Our Patrons and Friends DOUGLAS PHARMACY 2600 N. Pendleton Greetings—Mme. Calhoun, 2927 Lawton, extends season's greetings to her many patrons and friends, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Told For the Littlest Children LISTEN-dear little children, and you shall hear about the very first Christmas day. Christmas day. It was in a country across the sea, far away from here, that some shepherds were watching their flocks one night. The sheep were resting on the grass, the little lambs were not asleep beside their mothers, but the kind shepherds were not asleep. They were watching that no harm should happen to the sheep. Perhaps they were looking up at the stars and the beautiful moon above them when suddenly there appeared a wonderful light in the sky, brighter than the moon, or stars, as if the sky had opened and they saw the glory within. While the shepherds were looking up, wondering what was the cause of that strange light, a beautiful shining angel came near to them and said: "Fear not. I bring you good tidings which shall be to all people. This day is born a Savior, and ye shall find the babe living in a manner." And suddenly the angel was joined by a multitude of the heavenly host singing praises to God. This was their song: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Forgive, good, will forgiven, ye. When the angel had gone back to heaven the shepherds said they would go to Bethlehem and see this Savior of whom the angels sang. They went and found him, a little baby, in a stable, with no cradle to lie in, only a manger for his bed. That little baby was Jesus, who when he grew up said: "Let the little children come into me and forbid them not, for of such in the kingdom of heaven." His birthday was the first Christmas day, and ever since that time we kept that day as a joyful and happy one—New York Press. THE GRISIS THE GRISIS The Crisis for January will contain a special article, "The Congressional Investigation of East St. Louis," illustrated. A double page picture of the Bourne Trial of Colleen Saldicott, and other pictures of current interest. Pictorial, a splendid story, "The Heart of the Transgression," by Wilhelm Breen. December circulation, 54,000. Enclose 10 cents in stamps and a copy will be mailed to your address free, or for $1 you will get a year's subscription. Address: The Gilt Edge News Exchange, 2303 Market St., St. Louis, Mo., R. Goode, Manager. O CHRIST THE CHILD! [St. Joseph the Apostle] You little children in whose eyes The undimmed light of heaven glows, Whose dreams are bright of par- dise, Whose thoughts are whiter than the snow, From holy life and undeafled Breathe your soft prayers like Christ the Child. And you whose thinning looks are spent With unreturning autumn's rime, Whose forms, like wind worn trees, are bent Beneath the heavy storms of time. Take Christ the Child to be your guide Feast the dim shawl where shadows hide. Oh, saying hands; oh, thou that bears An earthly mother's hallows; Who shrest all our doubts and fears, Whose bosom trembles to our sight, Teach us thy gospel pure and mild! Make us like thee, O Christ the Child! A Christmas Carol for Children Good news from heaven the angels bring. Glad tidings to the earth they sing To us this day a child is given To crown us with the joy of heaven. This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford; He will himself, our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free. To us that blessedness he brings, Which from the Father's bounty serves: That in the heavenly realm we may With him enjoy sternal day. All hall, then noble guest, this morm. Whose love did not the sinner sore! In my distress then can't to me; What thanks shall I return to thee? Were earth a thousand times as fair, Beast with gold and jewels rare. She yet were for too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for these. Ah, dearest Jesus, Holy Child! Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my Heart that it may be A quiet chamber kept for thee. Praise God upon his heavenly throne, Who gave to us his only man: For this his heals, on joyful wing, A blest New Year of mercy bring. —Martin Luther. Date of the Birth of Christ. "In looking through a reference book I find the birth of Jesus Christ took place in the year 4 B. C. How could it possibly be?" asked a correspondent of the Philadelphia Press. "To which the reply was made: "The attempt to date things forward and backward from the birth of Christ was first made in 588 A. D. by a Roman abbot, Dionyus Exigna. He regarded Christ's birth as taking place in the year 784 after the founding of Rome. Marty Christians had put it in the year of Rome 780. "The abbot's belated attempt to date things from Christ's birth was probably inaccurate, and the proper denialation of the Christian era is that it begins with January 1 in the fourth year of the one hundred and ninety-four Olympics and the seven hundred and fifty-third from the founding of Rome. "According to the latest computation, Christ was born in the year 8 B. C. or the year 7 B. C." We Try To Do The Impossible PLEASE EVERYBODY. Successor to A. RUSSELL'LUNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER COR. LEFSINGWELL and PINE Established 1894 Well Regulated With Desirable Offices. Funeral Parlors, S. If experience is the key to su- tainly is one which can give s- which may be entrusted to ita- tended to every one, and the tails of all work. Recognized as one of the mo- section, and recognition which ment and just dealing. Well kept garage with COM- DRAWN EQUIRMENTS. Prie- at any hour of the day or night. ANNIE K. RUSSELL PRISCILLA RUSSELL, Sec. EM Bell, Bomont 1426 2732 Pine Street ST. 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Unfailing courtesy ex- the closest attention given to de- most progressive houses in this which has been earned by fair treat- COMPLETE MOTOR and HORSE. Prompt attention given to calls right. We solicit your patronage. LL. Pres. and Treas. EMMETT TONEY, Funeral Director Central 555 St. Louis, Mo. E. ST. LOUIS PHONES Office: Bell E. 1967 St. Clair 1968 R Rec. St. Clair 1720-R E. GREEN MOTOR AND EMBALMER General Parlors Office: 1318 E. Broadway East St. Louis, Ill. and HAYNES and Embalmers ENDABLE SERVICE US UP Litiles—Closest Attention Details and Horse Drawn Funerals CAPEL FREE BT—CONSULT US 4400 ST. FERDINAND AVE ST. LOUIS, MO. and Happy New Year I wish my many patrons and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It was you who made it possible for me to attain the success that has been my lot during the past year. It is you whom I am depending upon for my future support. It shall be my endeavor in the future as in the past, to render the best service I have to the public. If I have pleased you, tell others. If I have not pleased you, tell me. J. W. HUGHES, Undertaker 2020 Lawton --- SOCIETY AND LOCAL NOTES SWEET charity, militant charity one during the past month, conservation due to the war, the traditional Yuletide spirit. The in the fact that one has done his spirit of gavety will prevail, regal dances, parties and some few will be brightened by the appearance although we are told the boys in the college set, as usual, will be back entertain in the good old-fashioned SWEET charity, militant charity; has been on the minds of every one during the past month, so, regardless of the rigorous conservation due to the war, one cannot be expected to ignore the traditional Yuletide spirit. There will be a general consolation in the fact that one has done his "bit," so far as required, and a spirit of gayety will prevail, regardless of many sad hearts. Several dances, parties and some few weddings are announced. These will be brightened by the appearance of a few of our gallant officers, although we are told the boys in the ranks cannot come home. The college set, as usual, will be back and every effort will be made to entertain in the good old-fashioned way. The advertisers in this paper are our friends. We recommend them to you. Note carefully the greetings from our patrons who have helped in making The Argus a greater newspaper. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones, 23 S. Channing left for Sedalia, Mo., to spend Christmas with relatives and friends. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Young, 4330w Ashland, a baby girl, Dec. 12. Mr. Jas. T. Cole of 3955 Finney Ave. is very ill at this writing and is confined to his home under the care of a physician. Mrs. George Broomfield of 3030 Lucas Avenue has been reported critically ill. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson of 3032 Belt Ave., will spend the winter at Friar Point, Miss., with their parents. Mrs. H. P. Murray of 2929 Clark Ave, is spending the holidays with friends at Little Rock and Pine Bluff, Ark. Mrs. Estelle Hayes' of 3216 Pine St., returned home this week from Sedalia, Mo., where she was called on account of the death of her sister. First Lieut. R. T. Shobe, Manager of Machine Gun Battalion of Camp Pun- ston, Kan., will spend the holidays with his wife, Mrs. Luella Shobe, 203a S. Leffingwell. Mrs. Martha Cunningham of 4260a W. Cote Brilliante, solicited and turned in to Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley, chairmert of the Colored Women's Unit of the Council of Defense, the sum of $2.35 for Xmas comforts for the boys at Fun- ston. Mrs. Florence Kelly of Memphis, Tenn. is in the city to spend the holidays with her brother, Rev. J. A. Shields, 2607 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Chas. Steele of Chicago, Ill., returned home Saturday after two weeks in the city visiting relatives and friends. While here she was the guest of Mrs. M. E. Mitchell, 3113 Pine St. Mrs. Mary Young, 700 N. 21 St., mother of Geo. Young will leave Dec. 22, to visit friends at Mordian, Miss. She will also visit at Birmingham, Ala., before returning home in the spring. Skating at Y. M. C. A., Saturday at 8 p.m. Admission 10 cents. Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd who is back from an extensive tour of southwest Missouri is busy holding the Installation ceremonies of the different local K. of P. lodges. Mrs. Robt. Jamison and her sister Mrs. Mary Arch of 3435 Lawton Ave., expect to leave Monday for their home at Dewitt, Mo., to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doe Hatcher of that city. The Othello Lodge No. 1, Peerless Knights held their monthly social session in conjunction with their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Knight Walton Coleman is social session Chairman. Madame Jess of the Hairpidermis Cosmetic Mfg. Co., located at 3402a Lawton Avenue visited The Argus. Printing plant this week and left a big order for holiday printing. The Professional beauty culturists of the different schools of fit. Louis, held a meeting at Major's Orford College. Monday for the purpose of organizing a club. The meeting was a success. Mr. Ben Owens, a Market Street harbor/hae returned from Paducah, Ky., where he was called on account of the death of his niece, Mrs. Bessie Wade, whose funeral was held Dec. 14th. Dr. S. P. Jones is conducting one of the most sanitary and beautifully appointed dental parlors in the city at 103 N. Jefferson Ave. His thorough literary and professional ability enables him to handle his line with dignity and efficiency. If you are paying rent, I will sell you houses on a rent basis, without interest on the monthly payments. Hutchins Inge, Law, Real Estate, Insurance and Notary Public. 2645 Lawton Ava. city, has been on the minds of every one, so, regardless of the rigorous one cannot be expected to ignore there will be a general consolation "bit," so far as required, and a ardless of many sad hearts. Sev- weddings are announced. These face of a few of our gallant officers, the ranks cannot come home. The and every effort will be made to day. TABLE D'HOTE DINNER AT THE MANHATTAN CAFE SUNDAY, DEC. 23, 3 TO 9:30 P.M. Rice Tomato Soup Celery Olives Roast Turkey and Dressing Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes Corn Lettuce and Tomato Salad Manhattan Roll, Brandy Sauce Coffee 75c The Manhattan, at Pinney and Pendleton, will also serve a special Christmas dinner, and throughout the Christmas holidays the menu will be of a festive flavor. The reservation of tables for New Years Eve is heavy and a novel program by the cabaret entertainers is being arranged. Mr. Laususe, the proprietor, not only wishes, but is planning a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for all his patrons. Mrs. J. C. James, accompanied by her son, will leave for Nashville, Tenn., next week to spend the holidays with their relatives, Bishop C. H. Phillips and family. Mrs. L. B. Jordan of 2932 Clark and Mrs. M. E. Bracy, 2830 Walnut Street, entertained Mrs. Zettle Gboch of Chicago, Thursday, Dec. 13th, at the former's residence. Miss Mary Annie Williams of 5473 St. Louis, Ave., has returned home after visiting her two sisters at Detroit, Mich., and reports a pleasant visit. The Excelsior Culture Club met at the residence of Mrs. Mae Etta Steele, 4458 Kennerly. The statistician reported on the statistics of our race. Laura Henderson, president; Gertrude Brown secretary; Mae Etta Steel, reporter. Mr. Walter Carter and Miss Ella Stanley were quietly married Thursday, Dec. 6th, and an enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. H. Walker, 3220 Franklin Ave., where an elaborate lunch was served. They are residing at the home of the groom, 3028 Lucas Ave., and would be pleased to have their many friends call. Majors O. Agent's Club gave a lunceon at the college, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m., which was arranged by the officers. The club colors are blue and white. Mrs. L. Almond; president; A. Johnson, vice president; E. Lindsey; secretary; Dory th Shaw, assistant secretary; E. Cooper, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Leander Harris of 4120u Harris Ave. have as their guests for Christmas holidays. Mrs. Katherine B. Clay of Chicago, Ill., and Sergt. Edward A. Harris, Headquarters Troop 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kans. They are sister and brother of Mr. Leander Harris, of this city. Owing to the great demands made upon the Providence Association because of the recent severe weather, four members of the Social Service training class have been appointed as paid workers. They are, Mrs. Carrie K. Bowles, Mrs. Ella M. Anderson, Miss Annie Russell and Mrs. Josephine Janger. A special meeting of the Apollo Club was held Dec. 19th, at the residence of Mr. Edw. Hopson, 1125 Abert Ave. with Mr. N. B. Boleen as host. They voted to give the offerings—for this Xmas to Old-Folks Home and Orphan Home. Guests of honor were Mr. Edw. Hopson and Mr. Jack House of Lebanon, III. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lee of 164 Marion St., celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary with a dinner, last Sunday at which several friends were present. Among them were: Mrs. Viola Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Messames Lucy Walker, Dielle Washington, Matilda Crittington and Wilson. All reported a delightful time. Mrs Rexena Langford of 1324 Center St, Oakland, Calif., who has been visiting Mrs. Blanche Hobson of 2012 Lawton Ave., for the past week, left Tuesday for her home. Mrs. Langford is a sister of Theodore Pankey the well known actor of Cole and Johnson fame and her native home is Little Rock, Ark., where she has also been visiting relatives. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy underwear and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Bomont 2219—Central 4012-R. For quick printing call at the Argus office, 2241 Market. Mrs. C. H. Brown of Suter Ave., has returned from a visit to Chicago. Mrs. Bessie Busch of 3008 Market St., left Thursday, Dec. 20th, for Fort Cil, Oakland, Cal., for an indefinite stay. Miss Alby Simma of Chicago, will be the guest of Ker parents, of Arsenal St., during the holidays. Mr. C. Treadway Street, has gone to Wilberforce, Ohio, to take the officers' reserve training camp examination. The Ten. Ten Club will be seen in their fourth annual ball at the Pythian Auditorium. Thursday evening, the 27. It will be a select invitation affair. Girls! Join military company! Military drill Saturdays at 3 p. m., at the Whegley Branch. Mrs. C. B. Brown of Roseford, Ohio, is visiting in the city and will entertain the Little Aut Club, Dec. 24, 8:30 p.m. at the Rising Sun Baptist Church, 813 S. Theresa Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stevenson, 4005 Cook Ave., are expecting Miss Ethel and Maud McDonald of Bushnell, Ill., as their guests during the holidays, to arrive on the 26th. Miss Haydee Gordon, who has spent several months in Chicago, is here to spend the holidays with her parents Prof. and Mrs. D. E. Gordon of Cook Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Gordon are also to spend the holidays here. The Phendelma Girls will give a shower at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jefferson, in the near future, in honor of Miss Pearl B. Cass, whose betrothal to Mr. C. Riddle was announced the past week. A. J. Smith will leave for Camp Funston, Saturday to open a new place, for Negroes, which will include a barber shop, pool room, soft drink stand and a tobacco store. Miss Naomi Williams entertained Mr. Jesse Williams and sisters Misses Amelia Williams at dinner last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Woodson, 4009 West Belle, are sending out invitations announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Missie Woodson to John Stanton on the 23rd. Prof. and Mrs. Wm. Mosley, 4268 Luckey, are expecting Mrs. Julia Hubbard and daughter, Miss Kitsy, of Denver as their holiday guests. Mrs. Hubbard is the mother of Mrs. Mosley. Mr. Wilson Avery died at his residence, 3450 Lawton Avenue, last Friday after a short illness. He was buried last Tuesday. Rev. J. K. Parker, conducted the ceremony. Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Harris, 2814 St. Louis Ave., are expecting as their holiday guests Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beeler and Miss Gracevieve Nichols of Danville, Hll. Miss Rose Nelson of the same address will give a party the 27th in their honor. Miss Leestia Dickerson, fourteen years old, a second year Summer High student, died Saturday, Dec. 15, at the home of her parents, 4267 N. Market Her brother, Alonzo, obtained a furlough from Camp Funston and attended the funeral. Mrs. Alice Childress died at her residence, 2810 Pine Street, last Sunday evening. The funeral service was held at Tabernacle Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful member, Wednesday. Rev. W. P. Loveless of Wynn, Ark., former pastor of the deceased conducted the ceremony. Mrs. Childress was the aunt of Dr. S. A. Moseley, with whom she resided twenty or more years. Mrs. Chas, C. Nelson of 21 S. Compton Ave., entertained twenty-two guests Dec. 18th, the occasion being Mr. Chas, C. Nelson's birthday. The hostess served an elaborate five course dinner together with eggnog, fruit punch and wines. The home was beautifully decorated in Christmas colors. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal, Miss L. S. Dr. Bells, Mr. and Mrs. Crossgrove, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. Turnquest, Mrs. Webster, Mr. Street, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Turner, Whist, dancing and singing were the pleasure of the evening, and every one expressed themselves as having enjoyed a delightful evening. Many compliments were paid the charming hostess. Mr. Nelson was the recipient of many handsome presents. FOR RENT - Three rooms and basement, $10. On Fairfax Avenue near Sarah. For further particulars, phone Lindell 1787- w. MARRIAGE LICENSES Oscar Whitfield 317 Montrose Lillian Johnson 2743 Clark William Anderson Haasbal, Me Eather Page 18 N. Ewing Charles Darnell 4255 Lindell Mrs. Florence Sims 1453 Fenton Enjoy You! Emma May Livingston, Ala. James McGee 4311 Kennerly Ida Morris 4311 Kennerly Harry Bumpus 817 N. 12th Myrtle Jones 817 N. 12th Hiram Ball 3933 Finney Daisy Weatherall 3933 Finney Robert E. Lee 3213 Lawton Pattie H. Alexander 4367 Cottage Sylvester Smith 2605 Lawton Frances Brown 2605 Lawton Jerry McKinzie 17 S. Compton Anna Bradford 3317 Lawton Henry Walters 200 N. Leffingwell Rosie Jones 317 Montrose Nick Heck 4310 Pine Mrs. Mattie Gails 2310 Pine Ellis Hibbler 2726 Market Minnie Lee Robinson 2909 Laclede Fred Wilson 3116 Lucas Della Churchill 3127 Clark Jaime A. Dodson 4316 Labadie Lola S. Brown 2824 Elliott Antra Sowall 330 S. Beunmont Mrs. Lela Lark 3312 Lawton Minor Arnold 2243 Scott Hazel Abington 2243 Scott William R. Martin 2713 Mills Bessie F. Dorsey 3960 West Belle Curtis Hightowel 1612 Pine Blanch Pope 810 N. 10th Ike Gardner 2738 Morgan Gertrude L. T. Oates 2614 Morgan David Edwards 2634 Lawton Estelle Bellinger 200 Johnson James E. Laury 2307 Washington Essie I. Abernathy 2307 Washington Everett J. Flakes 1442 O'Fallor Willie Evans 2312 Eugenia Harry F. Love..4232a West Belle Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Myrdis D. Redmont ..2425 Goode Ave., St. Louis, Mo. St. CHARLES, MO. Walter Carter .....3028 Lucas, St. Louis, Mo. Ella Stanley .....3039 Lambdin, St. Louis, Mo. DEATHS of THE WEEK Julia Willis, 4181 Fairfax, 38 Mamie Morris, 121 S. 10th., 12 America Scott, 4220 St. Ferdinand, 63 Lizzie Vaughn, 2915 Papin. Alice Chism, 2810 Pine, 52 Rebecca Buttler, 6132 Vermont, 77 Chas. A. Deelue, 2300 Papin., 5 mos. Celestine Dickerson, 4267 N. Market, 14 Elizaz Murray, 1411/6 Gay, 64 John Wallace, 3020 Lucas, 64 Cora Riley, 1227 Blair, 26 Dora Adams, Brooklyn, Ill., 43 Wm. Bradford, 4320 Labadie, 33 John Street, 23 S. Channing, 24 Malzer Monroe, Manchester, Mo., 68 George French, 519 Grantist, 43 Elizabeth M. Donald, 2920 Morgan, 64 Florence Wilson, 2617 Bernard, 37 Watson Brand 7 So. 23rd., 26 Wilson Avery, 3450 Lawton, 47 Aaron Russell, 2735 Mills, 60 Isaac Bailey, 6109 Pennsylvania, 65 Israel Cole, 6109 Pennsylvania, 65 Isabella Joiner, E. St. Louis, Ill., 66 Clarence Wilson, E. St. Louis, Ill., 34 Pete Adams, Brooklyn, Ill., 18 Thomas Dauson, E. St. Louis, Ill., 63 Mattie Gaster, E. St. Louis, Ill., 52 Hoss-Helzafard, 2920 Clark, 29 Birdie Kelly, 2nd Pine, 35 Leona Prince, 2331 Market, 27 Nettie Hughes, 1713 Goods, 36 Will Clendening, 2125 Division, 38 Susie Moton, 1633 O'Fallon, 53 Jane Wade, 2650 Luens, 70 Samuel Taylor, 1211 N. 29 MEMORIAM In loving memory of Anib E. Gladden, who entered into rest Dec. 23rd 1915. Sadly missed by mother, sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew. Mrs. N. A. Gladden. 2745a Clark Ave. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank Rev. W. B. Johnson, for his consulting words, Mr. E. Hawkings, Mr. Wilson Smith and other friends too numerous to mention, who assisted me during the illness and death of my dear husband, Mason J. West, who departed this life Dec. 13, 1917, and especially Mr. W. C. Gordon, undertaker, for his efficient service. Mrs. E. F. West, widow. CARD OF THANKS I take this method in expressing my sincere thanks to my many friends and acquaintances for their courteous attention and heartfelt sympathy during the illness of my husband, Wilson Avery, who departed life Friday, Dec. 16, and for the numerous floral designs that were given. Mrs. Alberta Avery, 3450 Lawton Avenue. MEMORIAM OBITUARY In loving memory of my dear husband, Mason J. West who was born in Vickaburst, Miss. Feb. 11, 1869 and departed this life Dec. 13, 1917 at 5:10 a. m. Mr. West was married to Miss Ella F. Taylor, second daughter of the late Henry Taylor of Vickaburst, Miss. April 14, 1905, and lived happily together until his demise. Mr. West was one of the leading business men of the face at his home, and also one of the foremost barbers in St. Louis. In early life Mr. West professed hope in Christ and on his bed he resigned and united with St. Paul A. M. E. Church, where the funeral was held with the pastor officiating. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, his sisters Mrs. Mam Henderson and Mrs. Maud Moore, brothers-in-law and his many friends, Mrs. E. F. West, widow. St. Louis, M. Dec. 5th, 1917. Hughes Lodge No. 93, K. F. P. of M., met in Castle Hall in call session, to arrange for the interment of our deceased brother, Ina Roy Charles Dixon, with C. C. P. A. Winston presiding. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God matter of Heaven and earth, so trusty Knights. Be it revolved, that Hughes Lodge No. 93, K. of P., bow in humble submission to His divine will. Death has passed through our ranks and taken a link out of our chain. He will never meet us again in this life, his voice is silent. All that remains of our dear Brother Knight lies before us, wrapped in the cold braces of death. He received the summons that must be obeyed, kind and loving arms could not keep him here. To his dear parents, you have our most sincere and profound sympathy. We commend you to him, who conquered death and the grave. Brother LeRoy Bixson became a member of our order March 21th, 1917. A. D., and was a faithful member until he was taken ill in the Fall. During his active membership he was elected M. of F., of our lodge, in which capability he served splendidly until he was taken abed. Calm on the bosom of thy God. Young spirit, rest thee now. en while with as thy footsteps trod, His seal was on thy brow. Dust, to its narrow house beneath, Soul to its home on high. They that have seen thy look in death, No more may fear to die. Lone are the paths, and sad the hours. Since thy dear form is gone, Bat, oh, a brighter home than ours, In Heaven, is now thy own. We give thanks to the Almighty God for his blessings. This is the first, one of our members he has called from labor to reward since our organization, November 25, 1811. P. A. Winston, C. C. C. S. Brown, K. of R. & S. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Enbalmers Phones: Demar Web, Landry Cove 410 711 8999 HAVE YOU ANYTHING TO THANK GOD FOR? Mrs. A. Harrison, who has been visiting at Chicago, for the past few weeks has returned home. While there several were healed through her and the help of God. One aged woman who had completely lost her sight and was unable to walk was restored to her sight and was able to walk in only one treatment within twenty-four hours. Mrs. Harrison was accompanied in prayer by two Christian ladies of Chicago, Mrs. A. K. Bristow, and Mrs. Cox. She visited many homes and met with wonderful success. She is wonderful, having cured several cases of tuberculosis, stopped hemorrhages immedately, cured heart trouble, goitre and removes pain in five minutes, and many THE WOMEN'S HERITAGE Mrs. Harrison has for the past four years triad to execute her power and wonderful gift which God has given her. Those suffering and in need of God's help and blessing give through her, call and see her. Come trusting in the Lord and be healed. She has testimonies from those she has healed both at home and abroad. She has some striking predictions which have already come to pass except one, the great earth quake which is yet to come. Her best advice to one and all is-to be prepared to meet your God, and ask to help you through these three years of famine. She is yet standing with outstretched arms to help those who are sick and afflicted Mrs. A. Harrison, 2119, East St. Louis, IL. Make Your Child a Christmas Present of Music Lessons For One Year at the BARRRTT-MELTON CONSERVATORY --- To Our Many Patrons and Friends The Slaughter System Mrs. E. Slaughter-Gamble 3001 Lawton Av. St. Louis, Mo. MME. S. BEDFORD the and scalp specialist, has been before years, growing and beautifying the hair her establishment is under her personal motto is "Honesty" and honest method and advertising will win public favor INDEPENDENT. Now is the time to growing hair as the demand is greater. Mme. Bedford's "Bedfordina" hair grown for growing and beautifying ales "Tetter" and other scalp diseases. "Try a watch the results. We will send, upon receipt of "BEDFORDINE to any address --- MME. S. BEDFORD the original wonderful hair grower and scalp specialist, has been before the public for years, growing and beautifying the hair. All work in her establishment is under her personal direction. Her motto is "Honesty" and honest methods in business and advertising will win public favor always. RE INDEPENDENT. Now is the time to learn the art of growing hair as the demand is greater than the supply. Mme. Bedford's "Beddoline" hair grower is the best made for growing and beautifying all kinds of hair. Mama. Bedford made for growing and She also cures "Tetter" and other scalp dis grower and watch the results. We will send one ounce box of "BEDFORDINE to any ad She also cures "Tetter" and other scalp diseases. Try a box of this hair grower and watch the results. We will send, upon receipt of 25 cents, one ounce box of "BEDFORDINE to any address Agents Wanted mp for reply Madame S. Bedfor Enclose Stamp for reply 4241 Finney Avenue --- Greetings A. E. FOR AUTOMOBILE Sam Shepard's Day and N Always call LINDELL 1038 or Packard and Peerless Touring Car 3634 WEST PINE B R. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE Shepard's Day and Night Auto always call LINDELL 1038 or DELMAR and Peerless Touring Cars and Limous 3634 WEST PINE BOULEVARD FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE Sam Shepard's Day and Night Auto Livery Always call LINDELL 1038 or DELMAR 4543-R Packard and Peerless Touring Cars and Limousines For Hire 3634 WEST PINE BOULEVARD Gagare: Lindell 4937 An opportunity is offered intelligent women whose husbands have been drafted, to make honest money. Experience not necessary. Call at once at 3402 a Lawton Avenue. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy underwear, and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Bomont 2219—Central 4012-R. --- WILLIAM H. BEDFORD the original wonderful hair grower artist, has been before the public for and beautifying the hair. All work in extent is under her personal direction. Heresty" and honest methods in business will win public favor always. RE NT. Now is the time to learn the art of the demand is greater than the supply. "Bedfordine" hair grower is the best ing and beautifying all kinds of hair scalp diseases. "Try a box of this hair will send, upon receipt of 25 cents, any address S. Bedford St. Louis, Missouri MADAM EVELYN HORTON President of Eureka College of Hair and Beauty Culture and the Evelyn Horton Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, Mo. Wishing her many patrons and friends a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year. MOBILE SERVICE and Night Auto Livery 1038 or DELMAR 4548-R Cars and Limousines For Hire PINE BOULEVARD Residence: Lindell 4529 HARVEY 7 Passenger Fierce Arrow Automobile For Hire Stand: HARRIS' Drug Store Moment 197 PHONES Central 2006 ST. LOUIS, MO. Dr. S. L. Walthall wishes to announce to his patients and friends that he has moved to the northwest corner of Jefferson Ave. and Wash Streets. Phone, Bomont 1266. FOR RENT—Furnished room in private family, with all modern convenience. 2247a Eugenia. 12-21-1 St. Louis, Missouri CLASSIFIED ADS Our Offer To People Of Good Character Must be neat and clean, good schooling necessary. Apply 109 Franklin Ave. LIVE AGENTS WANTED To represent the Idaho company, Delightful work, Lemon, 2804 Pine St. November 17. FOR RENT NOW furnished rooms with tile floors, windows and all modern furnishings. 12744. WANTED Mr. Smith, 30 years old to take on light work as a malker for further work at White St. Louis AVE. 12744. GARAGE FOR RENT for three cars. Will rent, reasonable. 2804 Pine St. or call 1265. FOR RENT—Nearly 1,000 and book front room with minibar amenities needed to move company. 1134 Franklin. (11304) FOR RENT—Offer room for respectful gentlemen. For est. 7057 R. (11304) FOR RENT—Nearly 1,000 rooms. Lady employed to work would like to rent to respectful people persons for water. Call before 11:30 p.m. Lindell 5554 4100 W. Lindell 2853 R. (11304) FOR RENT—Nearly 1,000 front hall room with staircase only. 41554 West Belle Pl. Lindell 2853 R. (1134) Large barn and garage for three automobiles. 1417 West Belle Pl. Call Dolores W. (1143) FOR RENT—Nearly 1,000 flat with modern bath. Also large garten. West Belle. Phone Lindell W. (1143) FOR RENJ—Nelly is in the rooms with modern furniture. 422 West Belle or call Lindell (457) W. 11234) FOR RENT—Family of have nice furnished rooms for $255 per week, including electric lights, bath, phone, for couple or gentlemen. Lindell 1864 W. 4221 W. Belle. 1123-4 FOR RENT—Four rooms, toilet and bath. $125.00, 3029 Sample Avenue. Apply 3029a Sample Avenue. (12-14-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. 3327 kawton. Phone Lindell. 2394w. (12-14-4) FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, electric light, hot and cold water, heat. Five furnished, rooms, third floor, electric light and water. If it is of interest to you, it will imp interest some one else. Write your questions and send them in. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in family of two for man and wife. Bath, was, electric lights, 4261w St. Kerrigan. Phone: Landell 1297 R. (12-7-1) FOR RENT — Beautiful bright 9 room flat, bath, age features, new furnace, 3210a Lakes Ave. Inquire, room 31 International Life Pl. 122 Check nut St. between 11 and 12 mornings. FOR RENT — Four rooms, toilet and bath 1520.50 Semple Ave. Phone Forest 3051 W. Apply 3029a Semple Ave. (12-21-3) FOR RENT — Neatly furnished room with all modern amenities. 4318 Cote Brillante. Phone: Landell 2304w. (12-21-4) FOR RENT — Neatly furnished room for couple and up of house. 3033a Marnish Pl. (12-21-4) FOR RENT — Four rooms and bath for $15.00. 1701 N. Garrison Ave. Keys-next door. (12-21-4) FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms for gentlemen only. 4219 West Belle. 12 21 4. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms, all modern conveniences, for couple. 4422 West Belle. Phone Forest 6746 w. 12 21 4. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room for gentlemen or couple. 1020 N. Pendleton. Phone Lindell 3-29 R. 12 14 2. Price to Introduce To turn to you that year otherwise MEXICAN DIAMOND especially enables the finest ground: South African Gem, with same handling, rainbow-based brilliancy (Ginsenwoods), we will send you this beautiful high-grade, 12 kA gold-filled TIF. King, s1 with 1-b2 gem, regular intake series $4.98 for One-Half Price, $2.50. Some gem is Great's Heavy Tooth Tether Bins, retailing price, $4.26, for $3.10. Wendell. Smiling minbok bell. Toy Grapes for fun, the most检点Mexican DIAMOND an early redemption the first grounding South African Green with some stannling, airborne-based brilliancy (Gromontovoli, high grade, 12 hk this beautiful, high grade, with 1-1-h grade-filled Tuf. Eng. w 1 with 1-1-h, green regular, rained, cretic, $4.98, for One-Half Price, $2.50. Some form in Great's Heavy Touth Colour, making price $4.26, for $3.16. Wondredly. Healing method both. Only $2.50 Ford $1.00 sold w/w $16.00 C.O.D. for Free Examination. History had it not allowed. Art quilt. State size. Offered. Under the new ex-examiner's orders, the Examiner was in the DEMOND IMPORTING CO., Dept. of LAW CRUCKS, NEW MEXICO. Pay us $300.00 for a lot 2x200 ft and we will furnish the money to build you a Brand. New House, to suit your taste, at Eucheld and Ashland Ave. This offer is to the first six, people who finish saving for their lots later. Perform: All one, two and three years. Remember, if you pay all cash you can start your house the first pretty day. For the money to build is ready. ABERNATHEN REALITY CO., 7265 Market St. Bell Phone: 800-840-8400 2363 Market St. Phones: Central 8174-L. Bomont 2340 Coal and Kindling Wood In any quantity delivered Express and Hauling call on David Bush No. 15 S. Leoniard Ave MRS. S. B. WOODFOLK 4174 W. Bella Linda 6358 Will call and, at you up in a La Frances Cornet made to order. Front and back lines. LODGES Ionic Lodge No. 91, A. F. & A. M.,—meets the First Tuesday night of each month at Masonic Temple. H. L. Smith, W. M., S. F. Phillips, Seey. F. J. Brown Lodge No. 30, A. P. & A. M. holds its regular communication on the 4th Friday night of each month at Masonic Temple. Visiting brothers are welcome. Monroe Ernest, W. M.; John H. Morris, See. J. L. Henderson Lodge 116—Meets 1st Monday night of each month in bedroom No. 2 at Masonic Temple, 3019 Easton Ave. Visiting brothers are welcome—Thomas Patterson, W. M. Dover D. Holmes, Sec'y. True Blue Lodge No. 107—meets First Tuesday night of each month at 8 o'clock at Masonic Temple. Spotwood Rice, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, Sec'y. Mount Olive Chapter No. 3—meets 3rd Wednesday night of each month. R. A. James, H. P.; A. B. Thomas, Sec'y. Onward Guild No. 1, Heroines of Knights Templar.-meets on First Sunday afternoon of each month at 2:30 Masonic Temple.-Mrs. G. W. McDonald, Capt.: Miss Julia James. Secy. East gate City Lodge No. 38, A. F. & A. M. holds its regular communication on the second Friday night of each month at the Masonic Temple. Visiting brothers are welcome.-J. A. Simpson, W. M. J. C. Lucky. Secretary. Bell Phone; Lindell 2378 Suits Made to Order, also Remodeling of Ladies and Gent's Garments, Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing. A Lot of Unclaimed Clothes at Lowest Prices I15 N. THERESA AVE. You can always depend upon Henry Braun. for lowest prices in Staple and Fanny Gersonson. (1700 Goods Avenue.) SKIN WHITENER DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Whitish dark of brown skin Blossoms and clear silow complexions, removes all bliemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See that you got the geanimal. I have used one box of your Dr. Fred Padmar's Skin Whitener and I like it fine. Indeed, my skin is much whiter and, clear of pimples. I will ask you to send me another box of it, also send me a bar of the soap. Yours very truly, PEARL MOORE DO NOT ACCEPT REQUESTS ```markdown ``` CHURCHES **Uto us a child is birth; unto us a Son is given.** *Albizia.* The special celebration of the nativity of our Lord will be as follows: Sunday, Dec. 23, 8:00 p.m., Service of Preparation for the Holy Communion; Monday, Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m., Vigil Service, closing with a Midnight Eucharist; Tuesday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day, 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist. At the 10:30 Eucharist the choir will render special music, including a pipe folk, Kyrie, composed especially for W. W. Elmer Keeton, and dedicated by him to the members of his choir. Eyre's Communion Service in E flat, together with the old familiar Christmas carols, will complete the musical treat. The Sunday school festival will consist of a beautiful play, and a party for the children, on Wednesday, Dec. 26. A morning ordial welcome is extended to visitors. LANE TABERNACLE NOTES Mr. Carnegie Gives $25,000 to C. M. E. Institution. Bishop Jamison Raises $27,800 Bishop M. F. Jamison of the 5th Episcopal District has just closed his year's work in which $27,800 was raised for mission and education. Over $4,000 of this sum was raised in Lane Tabernacle when the South East Missouri and Illinois-Annual Conference was held here. After closing the West Tennessee Conference at Union City, Tennessee. Bishop Jamison opened the Memphis Jackson Conference at Memphis, Tennessee. Rev. Smith, our pastor, visited both conferences and says the enthusiasm ran high among the ministers. Bishop E. Cottrell, of the 3rd Episcopal district received a check last Tuesday from Mr. Andrew Carnegie for $25,000 for Mississippi Industrial College A C. M. E. Institution. For some time Mr. Carnegie has been considering the idea of making a gift to the Colored Methodist time. Sewer and it came at a very monotonous time. Students in Mississippi Industrial College, which is located at Holly Springs, Miss, among them are Mr. Max McGrain, of 3044 West Bell Pl, who was an active member of Lane Tabernacle Epworth League. Sunday, Presiding Elder Jacobs will hold his first quarterly meeting for this conference year. Sunday School Notes Mrs. C. J. Bell is rehearsing the children for the program that will be rendered at the Christmas tree, Dec. 25, which is an annual affair of the Sunday school, and all of the church members look forward to this affair, for it is the treat of the glorious Yule-tide. Everyone present will receive a box of candy and peanuts given by the Sunday school. Out of all the toys and beautiful presents the children will receive, the little red box that is given by the Sunday school is prized just as highly as any. The superintendent has appointed a relief committee, as baskets will be sent to all the destitute members of the church. Members of the committee are: Mrs. J. W. Jacobs, Miss Myrtle Payne, Mrs. Ethel Gery, Mrs. Love Brown, Miss Alice Foster. The Christmas program starts at 8:30 Tuesday evening. "Trust in the Lord and Do Good," was Dr. Johnson's theme Sunday morning. Considering the inclement weather, the attendance was unusually large and the pastor did not fall to express himself as being pleased with the attendance. The pastor seemed to be at his best and for 30 minutes, the congregation was held spell-bound as he admonished his hearers to trust in the Lord under all circumstances and especially so when he began to tell of the glorious results of a lowly, humble, consolerated life. At 2 o'clock the funeral of Brut Amon Russell was attended by the battling ceremonies. At 3 o'clock the Red Cross, which is doing good held full away. At 7:30 the services were also interesting. Next Sunday, promises to be a Red Letter Day. Dr. Johnson will deliver his Christmas message, Christmas morning at 5 p'clock. All are invited to hear him. Regular class meeting Christmas night. Open house New Years Day from 2 to 7. Everybody invited. Sunday school Christmas tree, Monday night, Dec. 34th. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. B. H. C. Sydnor, who has been in charge of the parish work during the pastor's absence occupied the pulpit at the morning and night services on last Sunday at Central Baptist Church. His sermons were practical and encouraging, and we desire through this medium to thank Rev. Sydnor for his splendid service. Dr. Geo. E. Stevens, pastor (who has been conducting a series of meetings for Dr. A. Clayton Pole) will be with the pastor Sunday, Dec. 23rd. Hear his will. He will speak to the 3,000 soldiers at Camp Upton before returning. Our prayer services are growing in interest and fervor. Come and bring a friend, the last Holy Communion in 1917; will be observed at 3 p.m., Sunday. All members are urged to be present. Our young people have a treat in store for you at 6:30 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH One minute sermon in church going by Pastor Maxwell. Text: "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves to teach the manner of some is." Hob. 10.25. Church going is the means of grace and divinely appointed. It is helpful and restful. A fine investment of your time. It develops the best powers of the man. But how easily neglected Absence from next Sunday's services will make it easy to stay away the next week. The allight irregularity in attendance work serious have to avoid haka haka for an excuse. We shall find a plenty of good ones. Most excuses analyzed, simply, "I don't wish to." If you attend regularly you will not want to stay away. Try the remedy. Begin anew next Sunday. Amen. The First Church is the mother church; also a home like church. Our pastor preaches thoughtful, logical, sermons, deeply spiritual, and are calculated to illumine the mind and inspire the heart. We love him for his helpful serpent. You will love him for the Sunday Pastor Maxwell will preach a pre-Christmas sermon, subject, "The Herald of the King." Christmas sermon Christmas morning at 1 o'clock. Christmas tree, and exercises at 8:00 p.m. under auspices of Sunday school. All are welcome. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1629 N. 12th St. God's omnipotent hand is shown in this world war, and His word is being interpreted as never before in this age; marvelous, light is breaking on our dimmed vision, and man's heart feels the deep vibration of the unknown God's power. His ministers are newly endowed with revelations and the gospel is having full sway. Rev. Morris on last Sunday morning was lost in the mazes of the spirit and being caught up with celestial power, gave his hearers mana from heaven. Rev. Gains of East St. Louis preached at 8:00 o'clock an exhortation on "steadfastness." Eph. Ss.1, a glorious and inspiring sermon delivered with great feeling and warmth. At 11 o'clock next Sunday, Rev. Ephe of the east side will preach another galvanized sermon; you can't afford to mend. Come early and receive full benefits. Rev. D. W. Morris, pastor. TRUE LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday's service proved to be another day of interest. In spite of the inclementity of the weather, the pastor preached at 11 a clock from Luke 1:68. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he has visited and redeemed His people. He preached with much joy to the people of his hears. Mr. J. E. Mitchell editor of the Argus was present in behalf of the N. A. A. C. P. and after a brief remarks, he received several applications for that noble organization. Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2727 Lawton Ave. Services Sundays and Friday evenings at 8:00 o'clock sharp, J. S. Weatherford, rector, assisted by L. Cooper; M. Owens, secretary. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH There will be a Christmas tree and concert at Corinthian Baptist Church, Tuesday evening, with Bishop. Santa will be there, the little ones. Emmie Powell is superintendent. EL BETHIL CHURCH Although the weather has been disagreeable, services are still in progress at El Bhel and the pastor Rev. Perry is still preaching in the same good old fashioned way. Rev. Ole was present last Sunday. The Superintendent and pupil of the school are excellent promoter for the Christmas concert. Santa has brought the tree and will soon bring the presents, so he will be looking for you on Christmas eve, Monday night at the concert. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor, Mrs. S. Tankins, clerk. SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION SEVEN CHURCH BAPTIST UNION The Seven Church Baptist Union meet Monday night, Dec. 17, with the Magdalene Baptist Church, 3450 West St., St. Louis, preached by Rev. G. W. Clemmons, which was an able one. Text found in I Cor. 9:19. Owing to the holidays the meeting for next Monday night will be postponed until the first Monday night in January, 1918. Collection $17.50. Rev. J. W. Hall, president; L. E. Motton, secretary. WOMAN'S UNION AUXILIARY The Women's Union Auxiliary meet Sunday, Dec. 16, with the Gospel Temple Mission, Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor. The next meeting will be at the Bathol Church, 728 E. 4th St. the first Sunday in January. So come and let us begin the year with a joyful shout fats are fuel for fighters hake-bottle-and-brill more — try less SPECIAL SALE OF JEWELRY We are offering a large stock of Diamonds, Watches Chains, Necklaces, La Vallieres, Broaches, Tie Pins, Cuff Links, Bracelets and Locket at very low prices. Diamond Rings.....$2.99 to $8.99 Solid Gold Watches.....$10.99 to $18.99 Gold Filled Watches.....$8.99 to $8.99 A. & L. DUNN MERCANTILE AND LOAN CO 912-14 FRANKLIN AVE. Open Until 9 O'Clock Saturday Evenings. looking forward to greater success. There will be a new rally at El Bethal Baptist Church Dec. 30, and an excellent program has been prepared. Mrs. A. Hall, president; Beatrice Coker, secretary. Iev. Grant Edwards, president of the Dereon District B. Y. P. U., will presach Sunday evening, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. The public is invited to some out and hear this gospel preacher. Rev. H. Oden, pastor. REV. B, G. SHAW REV. B, G. SHAW (Continued from page 3) a fitting tribute of a victory won. For nearly three years I have watched your wonderful career, remembering that you are but human. I have wondered where your weak spot, or spots, might be. I have fathomed your character and your work and if there be weak spots I must confess they are well hidden from view. I have many long and interesting talks with me and have always found you to be upright, honest and fearless in defending the truth. You are loyal to your own Colored people and at the same time zealous of the rights of your white friends. I am glad to tell you that your manhood, honesty, loyalty, energy and frankness has made every member of the Official Board of Union M. E. Church your true friend. They too have watched and noted the wonderful work you are doing. They loved the walls of old Union Church and while they were sad when compelled to leave, they are now happy and greatly rejoice because those self-same walls now house a Colored people who have come to victory. You have made good. In that old Union Church with all her splendid history, with her glorious work of the past and present, must how to your wonderful achievements, is compelled to do you homage. You talked before, our Board of Trustees and then again to our original Board, setting forth your accomplishments and telling of your faith in a plain, frank manner you made what seemed a foolish and unreasonable request. But your frankness and earnestness and faith won the day. Oh such faith! Are the days of miracles past! We are told of the faith that will remove mountains. Think of the audacity of your request, coming before our Board and actually asking and expecting that we make a bona-fide donation of more than $5,000.00, or in other words, throw off the interest, due us on your indebtedness. How could you do it? What prompted you to make such a request? However it may be, you so inspired every member of the Board with the story of what you had done in the past, with what you are doing now, and with your prospects of the future that your request was more than more than $5,000.00, in all probability, have received little notice. A conventional request from your Official Board would have met a like fate. They would have seemed ridiculous and unwarranted. We had made a fair deal with you, had sold this property to you for a small part of its value. Therefore why any concession at this time? The only logical answer would have been a negative one. Contrary to what might have been expected, however, we more than met your request. You asked that we reduce your bill to the extent of a little over $5,000.00. The amount which our Board of Trustees authorized to be deducted amounts to $7,000.00, went seven or eight months of the year raising money to pay Union Church. You have not had the proper time to devote to your own church work. You have been handicapped. The allowance, made, and the plan submitted to you by Union Church, will enable you to devote nearly all of your time to the promotion of your work and to the settlement of your people. You may have in this property an A man who thoroughly understands the conditions and needs of his own race as well as the environments in which he is placed. May God bless your congregation into triumph and career fields of institution. May God bless and prosper you is the prayer of your friends of Union Church. Praterally yours, (Signed) G. H. Roose. Rev. B. G. Shaw, Pastor, New Metropolitan Institutional A. M. E. Church, 613 N. Garrison Ave. My dear Doctor: Enclosed please find check for $10.00, same being the first of twelve monthly payments on my pledge toward the support of your splendid work in connection with your church. Trusting that you and your church may continue to be blessed with the success that has marked your efforts in the past, I am, Sincerely yours, (Signed) Henry W. Kiel, Mayor, December 6, 1917. "Ec." ```markdown ``` We have, in our headquarters, used players which we are offering at prices from $140 up. You can’t beat this. There is no reason why you should not have a player piano in your home for Christmas. Our low prices are the lowest offered and our high price instruments are the rarest, giving us guaranteed with every sale. We give extension of time in sklearn or trouble. Give us your business. $1.50 per week will pay for an Upright. Of course, we have all grants up to $1000. It will pay you to visit our show rooms before selecting your Christmas instrument. A purchase from us is a safe investment. We have applied to $2,000,000 to support our promise. We shall be pleased to have you call or phone Bomont 1792-W and we will call on you. CHAS, H. WATKINS, PILES (By E. O. BELLERS, Acting Director of the Sunday School Course of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago). (Copyright, 1911, Western.Newspaper Union.) CHRISTMAS. LESSON TEXT-Matthew 12:28 GOLDEN TEXT-There is born to you this day in the city of David, a Savior, who in Christ the Lord-Luke 2:11. The story of the birth of Jesus is recorded in three of the four Gospels: Matthew, Luke and John, each of which contributes some feature essential to complete the picture. No one should teach this lesson who does not have a good "harmony of the Gospels." Every year for the 45 years of the International Sunday School Lessons, we have had the Christmas lesson taken from these three Gospels one at a time. This year in closing the present series, we unite all three Gospels in one complete story, "The Story of the First Christmas." The order of events clearly, be hope in mind as follows: "The angelic announcement to Echachan the priest, while in the exercise of his ministerial office. The angelic announcement to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and to Joseph, her espoused husband. Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth, and the birth of John the Baptist. The birth of Jesus and his circumcision on the eighth day (Luke 2:21). His redemption some 31 days later, introducing Simon the priest (Luke 2:22), and the purification of the mother. The coming of Jesus was at the most opportune time in all the history of the world, for Palestine was the central region of the Roman empire. The whole civilized world was subject to Roman domination. He was born while the entire world was at peace, for once in its history. Travel was at its best, for the Roman military roads all centered in Rome and extended throughout the empire. The Greek language was spoken everywhere, along with native languages, so that the Gospel could readily be heard in all parts of the empire. The Old Testament was translated into Greek. The Jews were scattered throughout all lands, carrying this Old Testament with them, and had established their synagogues in nearly every city and town. There was also a wide-spread intellectual and moral awakening, and there was wide-spread religious unrest and a hungering for something better. L. The Search. Notice that he who was born on this first Christmas, was the "only begotten of God." This divine being became such, a strange and seemingly impossible union, but only such a union of the human and divine could show man to God. If Jesus had not been identified with the divine nature of God, all the love, honor and devotion which we give to him, would lead us into Idolatry. (1) Wisdom seeking (vv. 1, 27). See also Acts 12:8. Who these men, we do not know. They were evidently acquainted of the star, and perhaps came to Perseia whither Balanus went. (Numbers 23:7; Numbers 24:17:39.) They may have known of their prophecy. They came because they had seen a star. A little light, only a small star, and we may have (John 8:12). The highest wisdom is to know God. (Prov. 9:16.) We do not have to seek far to find him. The highest wisdom is to teachable: "Where is he that is born?" These wise men were not the first ones to seek him for the humble shepherds who had heard the angelic host (Luke 2:15, 16), immediately went to Jerusalem to make sure that the good news was true. Tradition only gives us the names of these men. They typify the world, the first Gentiles who came to seek Jesus. (2) Wickedness Seeking (v. 8:5). It is interesting to note the alarm of Herod, his supplon and jealousy. Why? Note the carefulness of Herod's search. First the chief priests, who were the theologians; then the scribes and jewyars, who were the historians; then the common people who were familiar with, the traditions; and, finally, the wise men (v. 7). 11. Wisdom Governed (vv. 9-11). Persistent obedient searching after God always brings wisdom. Notice the steps of the wise men. They sought, they found, they rejoiced, they worshiped and they gave gifts. The stable of Christ's birth is evidently an exchange for a house (v. 11 and Luke 2:7). The gifts they presented have a threefold significance: Gold, for royalty, indicating divine glory; Frankenstein for deity, the aroma of his life; Myrrh, signifying death, his death and its value to mankind. Notice that they did not worship Mary. III. Wickedness Failed (vv. 12-18). God intervened (v. 12). Notice the important rage of the enemy (v. 10). Christ was delivered, Hered was dismayed, and the people were desolate. Suggestion: The cry "where" of the human heart is here answered. God answers all honest search. God Musseff gave his best gift (John 3:16). God also desires our best gift. We must worship Jesus as king. Religion is not for the Magla alone, nor for the common people; it is for all. We have not far to go to seek the Christ. He is even more near, "For behold I stand at the door and knock." The Wealthiest Negro Woman's Suburban Mansion Estate At Irvingtion, Overlooking Hudson and Containing All the Attractions That A Big Fortune Commands THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN May the blessing of the light that shone at midnight come to the hearts that are shadowed and the homes that are dark. Swissco College of Hair Culture A Six Weeks' Trial Treatment will convince anyone of the value of the Swissco Preparations. This Treatment consists of one bottle of SWISSCO SHAMPOO 35c. SWISSCO HAIR GROWER 50c. SWISSCO TEMPLE GROWER 35c. SWISSCO PRESSING OIL 50c, which will be sent to any address in the United States prepaid on receipt of $1.70. No goods sent C. O. D. Remittances to be sent to Christmas Carol What Child Is This? Why has He in such many states, Where as and are dying? Good Christmas, four; for hearts him The silent Word is pledging; Milk spout, shall please Him through, The Cream to burn, but for your Hilk huk, the Word is each, The huk, the huk of Mary! So bring Him hence, gold, and syrph, Came pennant, King to own Him! The King of hips, unwither briqu? Let bring hearts outstream Him, Him, unto the song on high, The Winged ship be lively, Just joy, Christ is born, The huk, the huk of Mary! To own a country estate on the banks of the Hudson has been the dream of many a New Yorker. It is a dream come true in the case of Mrs. Sarah J. Walker, the city's wealthiest Negro woman. Mrs. Walker, or Mme. Walker, as she is more generally known, has built a $250,000 home at Irvington. Twelve years ago she was a washerwoman, glad of a chance to do any one's family wash for $150 a day. 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It gave to the Negro Booker T. Washing-power room for an organ and storage vaults for valuables. The main entrance is on the north side. The visitor enters a marble room, whence a marble stairway leads to the floor above. On the first floor are the library and conservatory, a living room 21 by 32 feet, furnished in Italian style, a Louis XV drawing room 18 by 45 feet, and a dining room with a hand-painted ceiling. Adjoining the two drawing room is a chamber for an $8,000 organ, which may be played automatically or by hand. Mme. Walker likes music. When the organ is played, sounding pipes will carry the strains to different rooms in the house. The second floor contains bedrooms, bathrooms, showers, dressing rooms, sewing rooms and two sleeping proches. On the third floor are servants' quarters. The owner employs eight servants, including a butler, sub butler, chef and maids of all work. In addition to these she has a social secretary and Tuskegee Institute. It made Frederick Douglas the great orator that he was, and it gave to the race Paul Laurence Dunbar, and to poetry a new song." Of her race Mme. Walker is passionately fond; her race and her family are the great interests of her life. For her homes she could hardly have chosen a more attractive spot. The site is in the most exclusive part of Irvington Village, on Broadway near Fargo Lane, commanding a magnificent view of the Hudson, the hills beyond and the surrounding country. It sweeps the Hudson for miles about, and may be plainly viewed by pleasure craft posting up and down the river. The structure, a threestory and basement affair with roof of red tile, is in the Italian renaissance style of architecture, and was designed by V. W. Tundy, a Negro architect. It is 113 red long, 60 wide, and stands in the center of a four and a quarter, acre plot. It is fireproof, of structural tile with an outer covering of cream-colored stucco and has thirty-four rooms. In the basement are a gymnasium, baths and showers, kitchen and panty, servants' dining room, and a nurse. "On the third floor are also bathrooms, a billiard room and a children's' nursery. Aime. Walker loves children. They are frequent guests at her home. She provides toys for them, likes to see them at play, and does what she can to make them happy. Plans for furnishing the house call for a degree of elegance and extravagance that a princess might envy. There are to be bronze and marble statuary, sparkling cut glass candelabra, paintings, rich tapestries, and countless other things which will make the place a wonder house. On the side of the house facing the river is a terraced veranda 72 feet long and 14 wide, with columns supporting a balcony above. On either side of this long terrace stairways lead to a second terrace, 60 feet in length with stairways to a sunken Italian garden below. This garden is to be in charge of an Italian gardener, and it is planned to keep a blooming with flowers from early Spring until late Fall. Near by is the garage with smartments for the chauffer and gardener. Mime. Walker maintains four automobiles. She has taken automobile trips in the West Indies, Panama, Cuba and Costa Rica. The South and New England. She is content to let her chauffer drive the big cars. She has, however, a small electric coupe which she drives herself on shopping tours. Mine, Walker is preparing to enter, tain her friends on a large scale in the new house. She will have us as her companion most of the time her daughter, Mrs. Leila Walker Robinson, associated with her in business. "I was born forty nine years ago," she said in speaking of her life, "was married at 14, and was left a widow at 20 with a little girl to support. If I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard. I never yet started anything doubtingly, and I have always believed in keeping at things with a vin. When, a little more than twelve years ago, I was a washerwoman, I was considered a good washerwoman and laundress. I am proud of that fact. At times I also did cooking, but, work as I would, I soldon could make more than $1.50 a day. I got my start by giving myself a start. It is often the best way I believe in push, and we must push our selves. "I was at my fubs one morning with a heavy wash-before me. As I went over the washboard, and looked at my arms buried in soappins, I said to my self: 'What are you going to do when you grow old and your back gets stuff! Who is going to take care of your little girl!' This set me to thinking, but with all my thinking I couldn't see how I a poor washerwoman, was going to better my condition. "Now comes the part of my story that may sound strange, but it is the absolute truth. One night I had a dream, and something told me to start in the business in which I am now engaged. This I did. I went to Denver, Colo., and began my business career on a capital of $1.25. I began, of course, in a most modest way. I made house-to-house canvases among people of my race, and after awhile I got going pretty well, though I naturally encountered many obstacles and discouragements before I finally met with real success. I do not believe in taking chances, and I have never played the stock market. I am not a millionaire, but I hope to be some day, not because of the money, but because I could do so much then to help my race." Mme. Walker was a member of the Negro committee that visited President Wilson several weeks ago, to protest against the East St. Louis rioting. She is paying the expenses of six Students at Tastepee Institute, and she is assisting Negroes in other institutions to get an education. She numbers among her friends. Negro professors, teachers, physicians, lawyers, merchants, preachers, and also has many friends among the poor of the race. She is self-educated, of course. Her taste in books runs to history, especially American history. She regularly reads the works of Negroes. Her interest in politics, commerce, and current events is evident in her conversation. Her recreations are the theatre, baseball, football and basketball. that are shadowed Culture THE MAYFIELD Results of Swissco System This Treatment consists of OWER 35c. SWISSCO PRESS- goods sent C. O. D. Remit- St. Louis, Mo. pre- varicator, has a only Boat ed, is a Boat singing, is a Boat gives a Boat with the crowd Meyers sing, piano, two men and two women in the bill with a repertoire of singles and bowing that is full of finger. The bill will "For Me and My Girl" which is followed by "I Need You" by Kitty Brown; a few songs by McMaurin and McMaurin; "Blind Man's shoes" by McLaurin; "Memphis" played on telephone carried by the two men. Miss Lonee well with, "There, Some of Me Lonee some Than You." The pictures closes in lovely fashion, singing and dancing. "Strutters' Ball." NEXT WEEK A big holiday show to for the Booster Washington may look right to please the junctions of this popular house. All dancers have those various yet well trained kings of hearts will be featured. They will be all kinds of tricks, while employed in a big iron cage with their trainer. Edwards and Larkin also a jack mixed team; Larkin sings a singing soubrette* and an offering not complete the ball. There will be a Christmas day at the Book Festival Theatre, commencing at 2 p.m. Olympia Theatre Merry Christmas Special Holiday Picture Features [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie]. Chas. A. Mills Keystone Cafe PROF. W. L. GLADSTONE ASTRAL DEAD TRANCE SPIRIT MEDIUM You must positively bring this adv. LOW FEE 50¢ READINGS Reads your life from crashes to peace. 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A Real Good Show Every 2 Hours TWO BIG PICTURES AT PENDLETON Two big pictures are coming to the Pendleton Theatre next week. Both are of the highest feature class. THE DANCE OF THE NATURAL "Temptation, the Eternal Combat," will be the first. This picture will be shown on Monday and Tuesday. The story is about a young boy and girl and the paths they tread through life before they find the route leading to real happiness. One of the spectacular scenes in the picture is of the young man in the land of temptation, where he learns his great lesson. Personal purity, bodily and mentally, is stressed in the picture. The picture has been shown in every large city and has drawn immense crowds. As a spectacle it is a beautiful film de luz. Its elimax is staged in a mythical garden, into which is led youth after he alone of many candidates has passed physical and mental tests. On Monday a special matinee will be given for ladies only, at 2:30; no child will be admitted. "WHEN LIFE OR OUR SAVIOR?" "THE LIFE OF OUR SAVIOR" The next big feature will be the "Life of Our Saviour," on Wednesday. This dramatic masterpiece in seven reels is a wonderful reproduction of the life of Christ from the cradle to the grave. Some 2000 years ago there was born at Bethlehem. He whose great teachings have enlightened the world. The events of Jesus' life from the manger to the ascension, make the most stirring tory of all time to all races of mankind. The Pathe Company, to fill a long felt want, organized a company of the best actors and produced "The Happy Holidays Everybody! And thanks for Remembering Us this year. Life, of Our Savior," an accurate, superbly acted, dramatic visualization of Jesus' journey on earth. The compilation of this chronology of Jesus is truly an achievement worthy of the highest praise as it truthfully and geographically portrays with grace and dignity His suffering and final achievement. This work represents a lifetime of careful study and an immense financial outlay, and because of its tremendous subject is The World's Greatest Drama. The picture is colored and exquisitely arranged so as to bring to the vision a graphic realization of the infinite simplicity, yet monumental strength of Jesus. Xmas Greetings B. F. Austin Pendleton Theatre ```markdown ``` SUCH PRODUCTIONS AS FOX WOLRD PATHE METRO TRIANGLE VITAGRAPH Including Wm. S. Hart and Douglas Fairbanks at the Season Brid of Everything! NEW MOVIE THEATRE Market Near Jefferson TO OUR PATRONS A Merry Christmas Some good old fashioned customs Go out of style no doubt; But sending Christmas greetings. We couldn't do without. And so the custom lingers. Let us hope it always will, For the same old fashioned friendship Prompts the same old greetings still. A Happy and Prosperous New Year The good will you have shown us, is a valuable asset for which we owe you our sincere thanks and our best efforts to serve you the coming year. Sunday, December 23 "THE HIDDEN CHILDREN" A master production of the early Indian wars. A great Indian drama, also Comedies. Monday, December 24 "CASSIDY" A Triangle Drama Tuesday—Christmas Day "ONE DOLLAR'S WORTH" Wednesday, December 28 Antonio Moreno in "THE ANGEL FACTORY" A Masterpiece of Labor and Capital SERIAL Mondays—"SEVEN PEAKS" Tuesdays—"WHO IS NUMBER ONE" Thursdays—"THE FIGHTING TRAIL" Friday—"THE HIDDEN HAND" Saturdays—Greater Vitagraph Productions. "THE HIDDEN HAND" Assisted by Sheldon Lewis, Arline Pretty and Mahon Hamilton. This is a fascinating and thrilling serial. SPECIAL FEATURES DAILY ATTENTION! Xmas Decorations for churches, halls, also private families. Holly wreaths, etc., at reasonable prices. Send postal card and I will call with samples. C. K. 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It was rather cold and the furnace was in its usual state of coy reserve, but Farley had stuck holly and evergreen around the oil paintings of garnished fish and "Highland Cattle," and each table had a brave sprig of mistletoe tied with crimson and green ribbon laid beside each plate. That was Beth's special offering. As each member of the household came in the greetings were hearty and quite satisfactory, even to Beth. She had not thought the experiment would bring out even that much fellowship said good will from the silent, self-absorbed crowd at Mrs. Forbes'. She put the prettiest bunch of all and a card of Christmas cheer beside Mr. Benchley's plate. Poor, grouchy old Scotchman, nobody ever had a good word for him. In all the mapths that she had been an inmate of the Forbes domicile she couldn't remember that anyone had ever given him even a pleasant greeting. He came down-stairs to breakfast late and always grumbling, grumbled at his food, which Carrie, the colored maid, slid across the table at him, grumbled at the furnace and weather and the mailman, at the boarders and Mrs. Forbes and life in general. But Beth liked him best of all. That morning she had found outside her door a box of fresh violets and a book she had been wishing for inscribed from her sincere friend, Alan Farley. It was the book more than the inscription that showed the thoughts of the given, for it was named "The Well Beloved." As Beth glanced through it she had smiled, remembering a verse that Alan liked to repeat from Mrs. Browning: What shall I give to my beloved? A little faith all undisproved. That was what he gave to her, only not in small measure, in full rich measure, all his heart's faith and love, asking her to believe in him and be patient for his success. And she could not tell him that she didn't give a rap for his success; that she would rather a hundred times over have been married to him; even if she had kept on with her own work, and they had been running mates together. So between them was the promise of marriage and to the booring house at large he was "there slutere" friend. "The old man's sick in bed," said Carrie briskly, as she swept the crumbs from Beth's place. "He ain't coming down. He's groaning fearful." Christmas Morning A boy is reaching up to hang a Christmas tree on a wall. Good gracious Look what Santa brought! A clocking full of joy. And a Teddy Bear that couldn't get in. All for a good little boy. The St. Louis Argus Our boss, Benley, took care of chair, but Farley was before her. She found him bending over the old man, tending him like an experienced nurse. "It's only an attack of acute indigestion." he told her. "He'll be all right. I'm a good doctor." He smiled down at her, and Mr. Benley groaned and turned over to see who had come in. "May I wish you Merry Christmas, Mr. Benley?" Both asked. "I'm so sorry you don't feel well." "Don't feel well! Losh, mon hear the last talk. Get more hot water. 'Twas on'le a bit of a wee fuddle! I had the night, but it left no dowryte. Fruit cake and wine after ten o'clock w' bring any mon down on his back. Do they miss me down below!" He was grave of face, but there was a twinkle in his eye. Alan raised him up and placed a couple of pillows behind him for support. "Now, you're gay enough, sir," he said. Benchley looked from one face to the other, one on each side of his bed, and his eyes glowed from under their thatch of heavy gray brows. "You'll be married the day," he answered slowly. "I once loved a lass to my sorrow, Alan. She was to wait for me, and I pair fool, worked my life out for her, and she married a long legged loon in the first town. I'm tell- I ing you noo, they will no wait too long. The sex is changeable. I've set my heart on seeing you married before I get another turn for the worst. "Oh, Mr. Benchley, you're all right" began Beth, hastily, but he put his hand up warningly. "Don't shock me or alarm me, and don't be arguing wi' me, neither, for my heart's no too strong at that. I've talked this out wi' Alan before you come at all, an' he's beginning to see light a'ready. I've been watching both of you this long white, and I'm sick of the lalligagging and waiting. You can go quietly over the river to Jersey and be married right away, and I'll pay the bill. Get ready, miss." Alan's beeged her to be yielding, but it was the old set face lying back on the pillows that moved her to act as he wished, and she slipped up to her own room without a word to any one. When they came back it was the dinner hour, two o'clock on holidays, and as they came down stairs together Beth heard a voice in the dining room, a resounding, hearty, strong voice, Mr. Benchley speaking. "I had to use subterfuge wi' them," he was saying. "They're both obstinate, but so am I, and I've married them off safe and sound by making it my dying request. An' when you see them coming in you're to gi' them a cheer—" He stopped short. Beth came first, blushing and wide-eyed, with a spring of mistletoe on her breast and another in her fair hair. And the old fellow waited breathlessly till she came near. Bending over her, he kissed her on her cheek. "And may God bless you both the day," he finished. (Copyright.) A story is told of a little girl who, in her evening prayer, told of a child she had seen in the street that day. "He was ragged and I guess he was cold," prayed the little worshper, "but that isn't any of our business, is it?" That is the attitude of some people at Christmas time. They do not seem to realize that it is their business to look out for any outside their own happy little circle, and such misuse the best of the day of days.—Girl's Companion. Not Especially for Father. "Christmas was created for children," declares a contemporary. It is quite plain that it was not arranged exclusively for the benefit of father. Look at the following property, which we offer for sale at fare bargains, and if any, of them suit you for a home or as an investment we will arrange terms, and give you our best price on application at our office ANGLUM, MO. 14 room, brick, 2 story, 2 acres of ground. BALDWIN ST. 2700-2-15 rooms and 2 store rooms, lot 34x129. W. BELL, 3931-10 rooms, lot 34x147. W. BELL, 3951-11 rooms. W. BELL, 4065-2 story brick, 10 rooms, lot W. BELL, 4311-10 rooms, lot 35 ft. W. BELL, 4417-9 rooms, lot 61x140. W. BELL, 4482-8 rooms, lot. 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"For unto you is born this day in the city of David, the Savior, which is Christ, the Lord. "And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."—St. Luke 9:3-14. --- AFFLUENCE AT SQUARE "Some people seem actually proud of a headache after a New Year celebration." "It isn't the headache they are proud of, but the fact that they had enough money to acquire one." SANTA CLAUS. IS A FAITH Take Kris Kringle Away From Children and You Rob Christmas of Half Its Joya. Some very honest people are such sticklers for truth that they are concerned about our firm belief in Santa Claus. Well, it is a good thing to stand up for truth, if we really know the truth. But we know that a great many very learned people have been wrangling about what truth is for several thousand years, and yet it does not seem to be definitely settled. But for the most of us truth is what we truly believe. It is the faith that is in us, and Santa Claus is a faith, if not a fact, and so we say again that we do believe in Santa Claus, says an exchange. Take Santa Claus away from the children and you rob Christmas of half its joy. Grownup though we may be, we would rather hang up our stocking "the night before Christmas" and find it bulging full of gifts in the dim light Christmas morning, than to have a carload come duly tied up and labeled, and delivered by the mailman. Who wouldn't? There is a lure in the mystery of Santa Claus that has endeared him to every childish heart, and so do not take him away until you have something better to offer. Only Once a Year. But how seldom Christmas comes—only once a year; and how soon it is over—a day and a night! If that is the whole of it, it seems not much more durable than the little toys one buys of a faker on the street corner. But surely that need not and ought not to be the whole of Christmas; only a single day of generosity, ransomed from the dull servitude of a selfish year. If every gift is a token of personal thought, a friendly feeling, and unselfish interest in the joy of others, then the thought, the feeling, the interest, may remain after the gift is made—Henry van Dyke. His Fun. "I don't believe in giving expensive Christmas gifts." "Neither do I, but it's a lot of fun expecting them." NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Taxes for 1917 are now due. All money for taxes must be in the hands of Collector before close of business December 31st, to Send statement, giving description of property (not later than December 23d, to insure reply,) enclo ing postage. EDMOND KOELN. 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That I may give each day full meed Unto the willing mind and heart, Of light of Truth and warmth of Love, Of matchless skill in comfort's art- That magic all transforming touch Which heals the lenner's spots And that naught the wounds and earn Deep seared upon the heart of man On life's great battlefield; That I may bind earth's broken hearts, Lifting up the drooping heads Of the oppressed and burdened ones, That I may plant within young hearts A deeper longing for the Right— Of mercy for the hapless weak In love before daily three Of hunger, pain, disease, neglect; That I may know forgetfulness For daily alights and wrongs; That I may hourly grow In love of liberty, of friend and foe. And all the world May grow in love—a fruitful love For all the beauty and true In nature, art, the heavenly realm And for the noble deeds of all mankind; That I may fill the widening hours of life. With cheerfulness, and hope; That I may help my fellow man Behold the dawn beyond the night. 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An offering to God in the spirit of righteousness, by humility, worship, mortification, in self denial and good works, should be the first duty in celebrating Christmas. Really a number of hours similar to Lent ought to be considered, after which would come the feast and re-olding. Respectful thankfulness to the Lord God of Hosts for his love and pity for a sinful race in his priceless gift of a savior—such would be a fitting grace before partaking of the good things and many blessings that he has been pleased to bestow on all people. What would a person think in giving it reception and supper to have the guests listen to the dining hall and devour the food without giving the honor and respect due to the host first? Almighty God is treated in a similar manner in celebrating the modern Christmas—George Cashel in Philadelphia Press. The Old Christmas Hymns. Happy is the man or woman who, having left behind the schooldays and the home gatherings, still sings the old hymns and joins in the readings of the Christmas chapters in some simple church service designed to perpetuate the true spirit of the day. Mother Mary SAN MIGUEL Soft, soft, so sleeps the little stranger; Croon, croon in tender morn and mild! Lovingly beside the lovely manger Broods the Mother Mary o'er the Child. Hath, hath, for far away line dangler! See, see how winnows he smalllily Yearsingly beside the lovely manger Beads the Mother Mary o'er the Child. Time, time, art the ruthless manger, And yet we all must need be reacquired. For still for us beside the lovely manger Leans the Mother Mary o'er the Child! The Christmas Fire BY HARRIET PRESCOTT SPOFFORD THE tree grew green in the forest, Grew green in the sun and the dew; His branches reached for the shadows, He feathered his tops in the blue, And happy the air about him Wherever his balances flew. Drenched with the rains of the sun Fine from his stems spun the showers. Both dropped the snow on his mantle Dreamed of him while Light trailing And over him while Light trailing The stars swam through dorking hours. Groping where great rock pillars Stand shouldering rank on rank, His roots at the cold sweet sources The ancient juices drank, And he swept with the earth companion As the vast skies rose and sank. His bought brushed low on your forehead As a passing wing might brush, When night winds made shrill music In the heavens, and hush, oh hush! For deep in his deepest covert He hid the hermit thrush. Low have they laid the giant, And they hide him home with mirth, And they fun the tires that twinkle, And sing round his moose girth, And make with a mighty magic. The life of the Christmas hearth, For his names give the spicy fragrance Of the summer atmosphere. While the breath of the woody hollow, The luster and light of the year, The blossom, the bird song, the breezes, He sheds through the Christmas cheer. And the message of peace and blessing In the great fire's glow they mark. With the lad from the war and the notor Home from his tossing bark Eve the Christmas bells come chiming Like the touch of the frost on the dark. And the children dance with their shadows Like the forest sprite with the gnome, While the great log roars and blazes, The heart of the joy of home. And the cheek that has long been withered With an old rose blooms once more As memories glow like the embers Whose flashes sink and soar With the Christmas fire's warm glory Where the log burns red at the core, —Woman's Home Companion. The Christmas Spirit However it may be, when Christmas comes it finds us all to a greater or less degree ready to cry "A merry Christmas to all" and to the best of our ability keep it with good cheer. Deep down in our hearts every one of us cherishes what may be called the Christmas sentiment. Even if we go, as so many have done of past years, outside of the walls of our own home we still observe our Yuletide in a more or less conventional manner. We may escape our relatives, save ourselves the bother of home preparations, pretend that we have cut adrift from the old fashioned methods, but it all amounts in reality to the same thing. We are animated, after all, by the same spirit, whether we are in a country house, a flat, a restaurant or hotel. A Joyful Yule. A Joyful Tale. Then drink to the holly berry, With key down, key down derry. The mistletoe will pledge also. And at Christmas all be merry. Christmas Joys Under the Mistletoe THE KISS A Christmas Prayer SAVIOUR of the world, humbly and lovingly we greet thee, this Christmas morning, thanking thee for all the blessings brought by thy coming and asking the grace that we and all mankind may appreciate them best, own with every year that passes by. Make an inital, noble, indus-trious, temperate, sincerer. Send forth thy spirit that we may be recreated and the face of the earth may be renewed. Make us able to slag with the angels, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth pence to men of good will."—New York World. The Season Of Peace THE whole air at the first Christ- mastide was tremulous with joy mantide was tremplons with joy. It was a time for holy song, for inspired pearson, for seraphic song. Let joy come still to our homes and hearts. Christ gives a brightness and beauty, gladness and glory, to the whole circle of life and duty. Come, Lord Jesus! There shall be room for three in our homes. Once there was none in the inn, but only in the stable. Now our best is thine. Only honor us with thy beneficent presence. Let us away with strife at this season. Now is the time to speak kindly words. Let us not carry into the new year the enmities of the old. Let not the harsh notes of contention come into the heavenly peace of peace. Christ came to give peace, and from heaven's throne today he bends to give peace to all who trust him. He was the only person ever born into the world who had his choice as to how he should come. He might have come man, as did the first Adam. He came a babe. He inserted himself into our race at its lowest and weakest point. If he were to lift the race he must get under it. He glorified the cradle; he glorified boyhood; he sanctified motherhood. But Christ must be born in each heart in order that we may have a true Christmas. Are we rejoicing in the gifts of human love? Shall we be mindful of him who is the "unspeakable gift"—Rev. Dr. Robert S. MacArthur in Homiletic Review. Blessed Christmas Day. Oh, blessed day which gives the eternal lie. To self and sense and all the brute within! Oh, come to us and come! To all who tell in senate, shop and study, and to those ill warned and sorely tempted. Come to them, bleast and blessing, Christmas day! Tell them once more the tale of Bethlehem. The kneeling shepherds and the Babe divine. And keep them men, indeed, fair Christmas day. CHARLES KINGSLEY. HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH THE LORD'S PRAYER Child Jesus comes from heavenly height To save us from sin's keeping. On manger straw, in darkroom night, The Blessed One lies sleeping. The star smiles down, the Angels great. The Ocean kisses the Baby's feet, Hellelujah, hellelujah, Child Jesus! Take courage, soul in grief cast down; Forgive the bitter dealing. A Child is born in David's town To touch all souls, with healing. These let us go and steal the Child, Children like him, musk, wooded, Hellelujah, hellelujah, Child Jesus! 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The holy Christ child comes to Germany. In mystical Brittany the Christ himself is thought to come to bless the households of the plains, especially the homes of simple shepherds. In Spain on "Twelfth Night" all the people, young and old, put their shoes and slippers out on the balcony outside the window in order that the three kings journeying by may see and fill them. There are also grotesque Christmas visitors. Knave Ruprecht, terror of Teutonic babyhood, has a load of nuts and apples and other goodies with him, as well as his traditional bunch of switches. The "julbok" or "klapperbok," a tall, thin beast, with goatskin covered head, is after naughty Danish children, just as the "hubersack" is after those in the Hartz mountains. Sunderkoos sends sometimes a goat laden with presents. The animals which the saint of Christmas uses for his carriers are quite as various. Donner and Bittzen and the other fleet reindeer come first. Santa drives a span of reindeer in Sweden. In Alaska he comes by dog team. Camels, so the story goes, bring the three kings into Spain on their gift bringing errand, though sacred art would show us that horses might be used as well historically. In Holland, on the Zuyder Zee, St. Nicholas comes on skates over the frozen wastes of water. In England there are in use for Christmas several imitation horses, the hobby horses of the Morris dancers, which caper still in Staffordshire, according to their ancient habit—Chicago Tribune. Christ Flowers. Born of the clouds and darkness, Of the frost and early snow. When the summer blooms have faded, The beautiful Christ flowers blow. All through the budding springtime, All through the summer's heat, All through the autumn's glory They hite their blossoms sweet. But when the earth is lonely And the bitter north winds blow, With a smile of cheer for the dear old year While as the drifting snow; When our hearts are filled with grieving, The beautiful Christ flowers blow. Not all the south wind's wooing, Opens their secret heart, Wonder they grow and sustain With their tender cheer for the way / worn year Fairest of flowers that prove! When hopes and flowers have faded The beautiful Christ flowers blow Bright in the cottage window. 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. Call or write me, 2311 Morgan. Be present 2311 W. Char. K. Smith. A Full Line of New and Second-Hand Shoes At the Sample Shoe Store Repair Work While. You Wait At Reasonable Rates S. Caplan, 2708 Market SOL'S CAFE N. W. 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[St. Michael] You little children in whose eyes The undimmed light of heaven glows, Whose dreams are bright of paradise, Whose thoughts are whiter than the snow. From holy lips and undefiled Breathe your soft prayers like Christ the Child. And you whose thinning looks are spent With unreturning autumn's rime, Whose forms, like wind worn trees, are bent Beneath the heavy storms of time. Take Christ the Child to be your guide Past the dim shoal where shadows bide. Oh, saving hands; oh, thou that hears An earthly mother's lullabies, Who shareest all our doubts and fears, Whose bosom trembles to our sighs, Teach us thy gospel pure and mild! Make us like thee, O Christ the Child! A Christmas Carol for Children Good news from heaven the angels bring Glad tidings to the earth they sing To us this day a child is given To crown us with the joy of heaven. This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford; He will himself our Saviour be, From sin and sorrow set us free. To us that blessedness he brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs. springy; That in the heavenly realm we may With him enjoy eternal day. All hall, thou noble guest, this morn, Whose love did not the sinner acorn! In my distress thou canst to me; What thanks shall I return to thee! Were earth a thousand times as fair, Beset with gold and jewels rare, She yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for thee. Ah, dearest Jesus, Holy Child! Make thee a bed, soff, undered, Within my heart that it may be A quiet chamber kept for thee. Praise God upon his heavenly throne, Who gave to be his only Son : For this his hosts, on joyful wing, A bless New Year of mercy bring. —Martin Luther. Date of the Birth of Christ. Date of the Birth of Christ. "In looking through a reference book I find the birth of Jesus Christ took place in the year 4 B. C. How could it possibly be?" asked a correspondent of the Philadelphia-Press. To which the reply was made: "The attempt to date things forward and backward from the birth of Christ was first made in 533 A. D. by a Roman abbot, Dionysius Exigus. He regarded Christ's birth as taking place in the year 754 after the founding of Rome. Early Christians had put it in the year of Rome 750. "The abbot's belated attempt to date things from Christ's birth was probably inaccurate, and the proper definition of the Christian era is that it begins with January 1 in the fourth year of the one hundred and nineteenth Olympiad and the seven hundred and fifty-third from the founding of Rome. "According to the latest computation, Christ was born in the year 6 B. C. or the year 7 B. C." What of the Night? Watchman, tell us of the night, What its signs of promise are. Traveler, o'er yon mountain's height, See that glory beamning star Watchman, for its basking ray Aught of hope or joy foretell? Traveler, yes! It brings the day, Promised day of Israel. Watchman, tell us of the night, Higher yet that star ascends. Traveler, blessedness and light, Peace and truth, its course portends. Watchman, well its wickle, Gld the spot that says them birth? Traveler, ages are its own, And it bursts o'er all the earth. Watchman, tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn. Traveler, darkness takes its flight, Kill the wickle, Gld the spot. Watchman, let thy wanderings cease, He thees to thy quiet home. Traveler, lo, the Prince of Peace- Lo, the Son of God is come. JOHN BOWRING. $10,000 STOCK Imported Woolen Goods Just Arrived From New York Order Your Suits And Overc And Save FROM $5 TO Or We Make Special BOX BACK S Or Money Refum And Overcoats Now ve DM $5 TO $10.00 On Each Order Special BOX BACK Suits. Fit Guaranteed Or Money Refunded And Overcoats Now And Save FROM $5 TO $10.00 On Each Order We Make Special BOX BACK Suits. Fit Guaranteed Or Money Refunded YOUR TAILOR L. B. 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Sarah Bradshield, Druggist.....1026 Whittier --- --- address on is wit samplee at once e BIEN JOIE BRASSIERES Holiday Headquarters Channing Ave. Cafe 125 Channing Avenue Y. M. C. A. 2702 Lawton Avenue The Argus Plant 2341 Market St. The Real Christmas Keep Eternal Christmas In The Heart ELIZABETH STUART PHILPS Working In the Name Of the Christ Child Working In the Name Of the Christ Child SOME thirty years ago there lived in the city of Washington a young girl, the daughter of Richard T. Merrick, a distinguished lawyer, says the Survey. A serious injury due to an accident, had left her an invalid, confined to her couch. The Christmas season was fast approaching and amid the preparations for the holidays, which the happy family were busy making, this young invalid roared in luxury, conceived the desire of clothing in the name of the Christ Child some poor babe who was to come into the world in poverty. She made a simple but complete layette, sent for a friend who she knew could find the very mother who needed such assistance; and one small child was clothed in the name of the Christ Child. The Christ Child society, founded 27 years ago, distributed 120 layettes last year. Not one request has ever been refused of an applicant, indorsed by its visitors. And from this has developed the material relief department, which clothes and shoes children, furnishes a fortnight's outing, a brace for a crippled leg or a book from the library. There are no religious qualifications. Active members contribute a definite number of hours work each week, and anyone may become a member by promising to answer the Christmas letter of a poor child. Washington numbers 1,000 members, and there are more than 4,500 in all, including the branches in 22 cities. From her couch, where she has lain for more than 25 years, Miss Merrick directs and lends all the society's work. St. Nicholas Day and Christmas. A writer in the Fall Mall Gazette thus speculated concerning the annalgation of Christmas eve and St. Nicholas eve: "Perhaps the annalgation of the two festivals was brought about by motives of economy, the giving of presents on December 5 and again on December 25 constituting too heavy a toll on parental parsue. That this was the case appears to be proved by the custom prevailing in Catholic Germany, where St. Nicholas duly appears in each home on December 5, and in inquiry into the conduct of the children, rewards the worthy with fruits and cakes and features the unworthy on the duty of obedience. He then asks the Christ Child to bring them at Christmas, and on the morning of that day they usually find the desired artifact in the shoes which they played on night on the hearth. This variation of the original Nicholas eve custom, for so long obsolete in England, probably accounts for our possession of Santa Claus in his present form. He is supposed to have been an importation from America about 40 years ago (as a little earlert he had derived the Christmas tree from Germany on the initiation of the prince consort, husband of Queen Victoria)." On Christmas Eve. Oh, little babe, oh, gentle babe, That in a manger lies. A-listening to the choral sweet Which floats a-down the skies. We through the year, who only hear The world's bark thundering. Listen that we, dear babe, with thee May hear the angels sing. Oh, little babe, oh, gentle babe, Who lookeest toward the star And seest when they take their gifts, Those wise men from afar. Those wandering wide back to thy side. Weary, wise, wise. But hearts that bleed and hands that need Are all we have for thee. Oh, little babe, oh, gentle babe, Our hearts were hard and cold. The star we loved, the star of fame, The song the song of gold. A-song the Christmas tide We listen and we long. To see that star shine from afar And hear the angels song. -Brückhard F. Souter. 5,000 Agents Want:d. to sell the greatest national war song 'MY BOY, HE JUST CAN'T HELP FROM BEING A SOLDIER" This is the one great song—the expression of a great international crisis. Wherever it has been heard, it has made a decided hit with all classes of people and in some of the leading churches of Chicago, after an announcement and simply the reading of the words of the song, the price paid by the buyer is buy it faster than they, could be handed out. Price 25 cts. per copy prepaid. A liberal discount given to persons wishing to be agents. Persons wishing to be agents send $1.00 and we will send you a number of copies of the song that you begin selling at once. Persons wishing a single copy, will send 25 cts. Write at once, that you may be the first in the field. This is one song that you can make money on by selling it to people of your community. It should be in every home. The song is written about an ideal American mother—the greatest character portrayed in American literature. Send all money by money order or registered letter to THE WESTERN MUSIC PUBLISHING CO. 3638 State Street, Chicago, IL AGENTS WANTED Men and women to sell J. and M. cleaning soap. Also crystal wash, at 50 per cont. Sells in every home. Apply at Argus Building, 2341 Market. KHIRON WONDERFUL Spirit Medium TELL YOUR OWN FORTUNE Palmistry Horoscope Booklet 12 Pages----FREE Twelve Months of the Year Send your name and address and 2c. stamp for postage Possessed of many strange secrets, more wonderful than ever. Khiron is now an honorary member of the Circle of Priests of Occult Science and is recognized as a professional leader of Occult Science. 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It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or blotchy skin, cleaning the skin of rimsings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, tan or freckles—giving you a clear, clean, bright complexion, making you envy of everybody. You might just as well be attractive with clear, bright complexion by using Black and White Ointment. Sold on a money-back guarantee, only 25c (stamps or coin) by mail, or 5 boxes, $1. Agents, apply for territory and special deal, as Black and White Ointment soils fast. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. "W," Memphis, Tenn. Sold in St. Louis, by Carpenter's Drug Store, 2601 Lawton Ave. "FORSHAW" REPAIRS FOR "ANY OLD" STOVE 111 NORTH 12th STREET CENTRAL 0481 W. MAIN 2052 NEGRO JUBILEE SONGS, PLANTATION MELONES. Nothing that the South has produced is attracting more attention than the NATURALS. JUBILEE SONGS BELIEVE that the "Antelope" is cleaning the songs and melodies of the "Antelope" by the Negro on the plantations of the N. It is also singing and song by the Negro on the plantations of the N. It is also singing and song by the Negro on the plantations of the N. It is also singing and song by the Negro on the plantations of the N. PIPE FITTER team and Hot Water Radiator A Specialty. All Kinds of Stores Repaired. Call TO GROW LONG STRAIGHT HAIR TO GROW LONG STRAIGHT HAIR You Need A Real Scalp Food There are so many so-called hair growers on the market, a large number of which are nothing more than perfumed grease, it is no wonder people get discouraged and lose faith in all hair tonics. In deciding what to use on your scalp, be sure and get a remedy of proven merit. Seeby's Quinade is a highly medicated pomade that has stood the test of time. It is a real scalp food; it stimulates and nourishes the roots of the hair, causing a natural growth of long hair. Quinade is the invention of an expert chemist and is made under the supervision of an experienced registered pharmacist. It makes the hair soft and smooth and easy to put up in the style desired. To get the best results from the use of Quinade, it is necessary to shampoo the scalp about every two weeks with Seeby's Quinasoap. Quinasoap is made entirely out of pure vegetable oils, principally coconut oil, and is a thorough cleanser. Quinasoap lathers very freely. It leaves the hair soft and duffy and imparts a refreshing feeling to the scalp unequalled by any other shampoo. Do not accept any substitute, but insist on getting Seeby's Quinade and Seeby's Quinasoap, asking for them by the full name. Price is 25 cents each. If your drugstiff or dealer does not stock these two articles, ask him to obtain them for you from his wholesaler or send us the price and we will mail them to you. Write to Seeby Drug Co., 79 East 130th street, New York City, for a sample of Quinade, mentioning the name of this paper.—Adv. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS 10 It was Christmas eve in the castle; The Yule log burnt in the hall. And helmet and shield and banner Threw shadows upon the wall. And the baron was telling stories To the little ones at his knees Of some of the holy places He had visited overseas. Then he spake of the watching sheep herds. Who saw such marvelous sights And-the song that the angels chanted That first of the Christmas nights. He told of the star whose shining Outsparked the brightest gem; He told of the hallowed cradle With only the strain for blankets, To cradle the baby Christ. "Nay, dry up your tear, my darlings," Right gaily the baron cried, "For nothing but smiles must greet me! I'm home, and it's Christmastide! "Come wife; I have thought of a cradle, Another then this, I say, Which thou in thy skill shall make me To honor this Christmas day. 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Christmas at Mount Vernon in the peaceful days which followed the Revolution was always exceedingly merry. The Virginians of those days, being cavaliers, made the most of the holiday, which the grim Puritans of New England practically ignored, says the Philadelphia Press. Though generally serious, Washington could unbend considerably on such an occasion. Mount Vernon was always crowded at this period, and the celebration was of a luxurious character. The Christmas dinner was served at three o'clock in the "banquet hall," and probably no fewer than 30 persons sat down to the repast. For this special occasion the hostess always got out her handsome service of pure silver, most of which had belonged to her when, as the widow Custis, she had married Mr. Washington, and there was also a big display of cut glass. An oddity, as nowadays it would be considered, was the arrangement of the table, upon which all the dishes to be served, including even the puddings and plen, were placed at once. No wonder that in such days the festive board was said to "green" beneath the weight of viands. As a matter of course, at the Christmas dinner, as well as all other occasions, the table was waited upon by glaves, who did duty as house servants. Two were allotted to each guest, so that quite a number were required. All of the caterables had to be conveyed a considerable distance, the kitchen being detached from the mansion, with which it was connected by a covered way. At the houses of the great Virginia families at that period it was customary for the slaves to wait on the table in the ordinary plantation garb. But at Mount Vernon many things were on a scale of exceptional luxury, and the groves who performed such services were clad in Washington's own livery of red, white and gold, which was handsome and striking. The necessity of supper was removed by a great prolongation of the dinner, at which each person was expected to eat all that he or she possibly could. In fact, it was the duty of the hostess gently to persuade her guests to gorge themselves to repletion, while the host made it his business to press wine and other drinkables upon the men to an extent which in these times would be considered most imprudent. At a certain period of the meal it was Washington's custom to rise from his chair, holding a glass of Madetra in his hand and bowing right and left, to say, "Gentlemen, I drink to my guests." The natural response at the instance of the most distinguished guest present was a health drink to Lady Washington. Following the dinner a good, long evening was indulled in with pastimes appropriate to Christmas. Blind man's stuff and hunt the slipper were not sufficiently undignified in the eyes of Washington to be indulged in. The Washington family Christmas gifts were exhibited, and Nellie Qustis was always called upon to play on her harp-schord. A colored diddler, one of the slaves on the planation, in picturesque plantation garb would be called in at a certain period, and when he would start some merry music the young people chose partners for the dance. But the older ladies and gentiemen preferred cards. Small stakes were usually played for, but gambling for money to a considerable amount was always most objectionable to Washington. As for Mra. Washington, she would invariably enter into none of the general festivities, but would be the host to such part of her guests who would not pare to indulge in either dancing or hards: It was at a late hour on the morning following Christmas that the guineas would take their departure and the Washington household would quiet down to its ordinary routine.