St. Louis Argus

WIFE OF UNDERTAKER MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD Information Indicates That Mrs. Minnie Williams Was Lured To Her Death By Telephone Call. Was Shot Five Times. Died Unable To Make Statement. Was Soon To Become A Mother Unfortunate Woman Was Devoted To Her Husband. Appeared Happy And Contented Before Leaving Home To Meet Her Doom. That Mr. Minnie Williams, wife of LeRoy Williams, Jr., the undertaker, was murdered in cold blood, is indicted by the evidence in the case and general information obtainable. It appears that the unfortunate woman was lured to her doom by a telephone message. The news of the terrible crime started St. Louisans last Saturday evening, Dec. 22. More shocking was the affair because the victim was soon to become a mother. Little could be learned to shed a light on the murder, at the home of Mrs. Smith, 3233 Pine St., where the Williamses lived. Mrs. Smith told an Argus reporter that about 3 o'clock there was a telephone call for Mrs. Williams. She had been drinking a cup of coffee, and after answering the call only said, "Don't let any one throw my coffee out, I'll be back in a minute," and left the house, walked directly across the street toward the undertaking office, in which her husband was sitting, and turned to her. She was sitting, and no one near her could believe she had the least thought of trouble. The next head of her was that she had been murdered in the house at 3131 Lawton Ave. She was shot five times; twice in the head, once in the left knee, once in the left hip and once in the right shoulder. She was unable to make a statement and died on the operating table. At the home of her father-in-law, Understake L. S. Williams, 3232 Pine St., where she were devoted to each other and had had no family trouble. The funeral was held at All Saints Episcopal Church. Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Police Report On Case At the police station, Leffingwell and Laclede, the principals made statements as follows: Berthe Russell claims, at 11 a.m., Mrs. Williams asked for Pearl Johnson. Nettie Smith ordered her out of the house after she threatened to kill Pearl. She returned about 3:30, tried to force her way up the stairway, stating that either herself or Pearl Johnson were going to die. Nettie attempted to prevent her and both started to scuffle. Bertha Russell heard the noise, got a gun and came down stairs, firing five times into Mrs. Williams' body. Boy Williams, the husband, admitted to the police he had been going to see the Johnson girl at times during the past year, but stopped four weeks ago, and because he had quit she had informed his wife. CORONER'S VERDICT. HOMICIDE Monday of housecide. After the police report of the murder and subsequent arrests had been read, Nettie Smith, the proprietress of the house at 3131 Lawton Ave., where the murder occurred, testified that Mrs. Williams called at the above address about 11:50 a'clock Saturday morning, and attempted to go to the zoom of Pearl Johnson on the second floor, claiming that she wanted to see Pearl Johnson in bandage, Lawton Smith stated that the Smith stated that she informed Mrs. Williams that Pearl Johnson was ill and could not be disturbed. She further testified that Mrs. Williams insisted on seeing Pearl Johnson and stated that one of them had to die that day. Nettie Smith in her testimony claimed that she finally induced Mrs. Williams to leave the house. She also stated that after Mrs. Williams left, she informed Pearl Johnson of what had occurred, and that the Johnson woman requested her to send for a police officer in order that Mrs. Williams might be kept away from the house. She testified that she thereupon sent a 14 year old girl to the telephone to call The St. Louis Argus an officer. The officer arrived, shortly afterwards, and upon being informed of what had happened, stated that he would notify Mrs. Williams, who would keep her hand to the Lawson Avangue house. Witness told us that about 3:30 o'clock the same afternoon, Mrs. Williams again came to the house, and at the door drew her way to the second floor room of Pearl Johnson. At this juncture the Smith woman claims that she tried to stop Mrs. Williams, and while the two were scuffling, Bortha Russell, who is a sister of Nettie Smith, appeared upon the scene, armed with a 38-calibre Iver-Johnson revolver and fired five shots at Mrs. Williams, all of which took effect. Bertha Russell, who committed the murder, was told by the coroner that she might make a voluntary statement if she wished, but whatever she said would be used against her in the prosecution. Upon being told this, she refused to make a statement. The Court ordered him to be sent short while, brought if a verdict of homicide against Bertha Russell, with Nettie Smith named as an accessory. Both women were remanded to jail, to await the action of the Grand Jury. Ida-Stoner, a colored woman, living at 2142 Eugenia, was assaulted by a white man who gave the name of Brooks Pinley, 313 S. 23rd St., about 11 p.m., December 21, on 22nd St., between Walnut and Market. He is said to have knocked her down when she re-entered the building. She followed him to Market St., where he was placed under arrest by Logan and Waller, special Colored officers of the 8th district. Finley was fined $25 in Judge Hogan's court. REV. R. E. GILLAW DROPS DEAL Rev. R. E. Gillam, district superintendent of the Mexico, Mo., District of the M. E. Church was found dead in the suburbs of Floristall, Christmas day. The funeral was held in Mexico during the war, taken to Law rupee, Kasa, for burial. Rev. Gilliam was the pastor of the Union Memorial-M. E. Church in St. Louis for nine years; and was with that congregation when it moved from Elliott and Wash to its present large edifice at Pine and Leffingwell in 1907. He had served as presiding elder during three different terms of four years PROMINENT-GAPE GIRARDEAU MASON DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. A. A. Jordon, 4325 Lucky St. and Mrs. H. T. Mendow, 4180 West Belle, were called to Cape Girardeau Christmas morning on account of the sudden death of their uncle, Jacob Craven, Mr. Craven died about nine o'clock Monday night, from heart failure. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. He was well known in St. Louis, being a high Mason and Deputy Grand Master of the Cape Girardeau District of the Order. Shriners Banquet Saturday Night The smartest affair during the holidays will be the sumptuous banquet tendered Jordan M. Morris, Imperial Potentate of the Mystic Shriners, at the Mascotte Hall, tomorrow night by Medinah Temple. As a continuation of the series of big Men's Meetings which the Y. M. C. A., has been holding, the next meeting will be held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, Jan. 6th at 4:00 p.m. The speaker for the day will be Bishop Wm. A. Q. Quayle, who is well known in St. Louis. Bishop Quayle is one of the most尊敬 for Men's in this section of the country. He has, however, a yearly engagement in the Pine St. Dept. Y. M. C. A., to make one address each season for them. On last year when Bishop Quayle spoke for the Y. M. C. A., the auditorium of the Union Memorial Church was crowded with men. That meeting was confined to men only, but because of the fact that the public in general will not be able in any other circumstances to hear Bishop Quayle, the M.C.A. management has been able to make this meeting will be open to the public. Bishop Quayle is a humorist, and lecturer of extraordinary powers. Indeed, he is said by some to be one of the world's greatest lecturers. The meeting will be in charge of a committee of 100 members from the Y. M. C. A., of which Fred P. Blair is the chairman. The music for the day will be an especially interesting part of the meeting and will be in charge of Mr. Blair. The committee will be culty. Mrs. Zoll Cole-Evans will sing. From all indications, this will be one of the most largely intended meetings which the Y. M. C. A., has ever had. EDITOR J. E. MITCHELL GUEST AT STATLER HOTEL As a guest of a committee from Sheriff Weinbrenner's office, J. E. Mitchell, managing editor of the Argus, attended a banquet at the Statler Hotel last Saturday night and enjoyed the hospitality of the finest hostelry in the city. "The affair was arranged by the deputy Gee, which he is on his behalf. Sheriff Pee, P. Wheeler, and his Charles, who is a chief deputy, were presented gown shields as tokens of appreciation from the "boys" for the kind consideration they had received during the first twelve months in office. A big turkey dinner, several speeches and music helped to make the occasion an enjoyable affair. Mr. Mitchell was called on and responded with a very pleasant banquet, which included with rounds of applause. Several selections were rendered by the Excelsior Quartette. Sheriff Weinbrenner was highly pleased with the occasion and assured the men they would always have his hearty support in the discharge of their duties. MALONES GIVE VALUABLE PRESENT Chicago, IL., December 25—Mr. and Mrs. Aron Malone, 3100 Pine street, were in the city this week to attend the wedding ceremony of Miss Bertha Mueller and Cary B. Lewis, City Editor of the Chienge Defender. Mr. and Mrs. Malone presented "newly widowed" girls, who were Original Valued at $150. For several years Mr. Lewis has been of great assistance to the Pero Company in doing publicity work for their 400 agents here. Mr. and Mrs. Malone were highly entertained by the leading society people of the "Windy City." THE BOOSTERS IN FUNSTQN The Booster Committee which book the fun to Funston last Saturday night are still there. The report that they are being royally banqueted, and have been dined in all the big mess halls. They are expected home/Saturday and will make a general report to the citizens who remembered the St. Louis Colored Draftees. TURPIN DENIES WEAVER'S CHARGE OF DISLOYALTY Replies To Doctor's Letter In Post Dispatch About Comic Remarks Made By Performer. Cites Instances Proving His Activity In Aiding Government. Remarks Were Made In Comedy Vein By Extramurican Comedian Who Was Soldier From 1913 to April 2, 1917. Mr. Charles Turpin, proprietor of the Brooker Washington Theater, denies the statements made in a letter to the Post Dispatch, by Lieut. Darrington Wever, M. D., regarding dialoical remarks made at his theater on Dec. 17. The letter and Mr. Turpin's reply follow: Loyalty Shown by Negroes "There was no greater index to the degree of loyalty of the Colored people to the nation than the manner in which these members of an emotional race received the semi-sediments and semitransparent remarks of a comical actor on the Booker Washington Theater on Dec. 17, 1917. "In times of peace such remarks as Since the white man makes the laws, let him fight to protect them," The Kaiser has done nothing to me and if he has I freely forgive him," I will fight for my country when I find where my country is," would have been greeted with an applause so thunderous that if would have shaken the walls of Booker Washington Theater, but in these critical times, when the liberty nation which set the Colored people free from danger, this actor's remarks were Woolly cool reception and from every part of the audience were greeted with hisses and ent eries. "If the manager of this theater is not sufficiently patriotic to 'blue pencil' these remarks, which unquestionably tend to incubate and spread sedition and treason, he at least ought to have sufficient business prudence to national safety should not be endangered on account of internal problems. Darrington Weaver, M.D. First Lieutenant M.O.R.C., U.S.A. **Turpin's Reply** - Referring to above letters of Livah, Darlington Warner, I am questioning my patriotism is questioned; I am in my possession a letter from the Red Cross at Washington, D. C., signed by Mr. Hey, Davidson, acknowledging receipt of and thanking me for $25.00, my family is also 100 per cent Red Cross, I gave a "Midnight Ramble" benefit show at my Theater Saturday, December 15, at which time the sum of $71.00 was raised, all of which went to purchase tobacco for the soldiers at combat War Tank, Kans. pay a ten per cent Government, also a flat tax of $100 per year and 15 cents for each and every reel of pictures shown. Further, the "Four Minute Men" are at my theater every week and the Red Cross workers use my theater during the recent drive, said drive being the occasion of Lieut. Weaver's first and only visit (a) to my house, to my knowledge, where he is trained to assist the Red Cross drive by standing and speaking and a nurse. As to the vet he trained to cope, is an extemporaneous Comedian, never doing the same thing any two shows in succession, his comedy being based on current events. The remarks are in purely comedy vein, and were not misunderstood by anyone, the worthy Lieutenant, as Hope took particular pains to explain to the audience that all that had been said was purely in lighter veil, and should the means be taken seriously as he Lieutenant, served from April 2, 1913, to April 29, 1917, in Co. H. I, separate Batallion D. C. N. G. and saw service at Columbus, New Mexico, under Capt. Frederick De Bottis. It is peculiar that the Lieutenant failed to hear or question this fact. As far as the audience understanding same as the Lieutenant did, and hissing the performer, the Lieutenant simply and deliberately led, as no such thing occurred. The Lieutenant seat next to me during night of the event and never took the trouble to ask me whether I said anything to Hope about the matter or not, nor has he said anything to me about it since. It is peculiar that it took his indignation so long to rise, from December 17th to December 28th, ten days. It strikes me that if I were going to be indignant, I would be indignant. I would respectfully angust to the Lieu. THE ARGUS SHOWS REAL GROWTH The St. Louis Argus has shown a conspicuous growth during the year 1917. Not only has its pages been enlarged to seven instead of six columns each but it has gained a stronger hold in the confidence of its readers and advertisers. PLANT ENLARGED The Argus Publishing Company has enlarged its plant by building an addition which almost doubles its ground floor space, thereby affording better facilities for publishing a greater newspaper and giving better satisfaction in its job printing department. It has provided a more commodious office with better conveniences for its patrons. No other weekly newspaper has made such gains. The Argus-Publishing Company has enlarged its plant by building an addition which almost doubles its ground floor space, thereby affording better facilities for publishing a greater newspaper and giving better satisfaction in its job printing department. It has provided a more commodious office with better conveniences for its patrons. No other weekly newspaper has made such gains. THERE IS A REASON These progressive changes have been the faultering, staunch, true and honest people we have striven to do the people the race we have been conservative, but sounded the alarm in time of danger but we howlers. We have gained the confidence have spoken only the truth, giving justice We have advanced without making a the distance. We Advise Our Readers Patronize Our A Start the New Year right, by subse Argus; $150 per year. These progressive changes have been brought about by an unfaultering, staunch, true and honest policy. As servants of the people we have striven to do the people's will. As protectors of the race we have been conservative, but not over so. We have sounded the alarm in time of danger but we have not been calamity-howlers. We have gained the confidence of the people because we have spoken only the truth, giving justice to all, fair and fearless. We have advanced without making a fuss. Our goal is far in We Advise Our Readers To Patronize Our Advertisers Start the New Year right, by subscribing for The St. Louis Argus; $150 per year. Sincerely yours, Henry P. Davison, Chairman, Red Cross War Council, C. H. Turpun, Esq. Booker Washington Theater, St. Louis, Mo. OFFICERS OF AMERICAN WOODMEN FEMALE BAND AND ORCHESTRA --- PLANT ENLARGED teasant, who is also said to be a doctor, that the columns of the daily press are born to unverifying such as he may want and need, though it would have to be paid for, and I recommend the phrase "It's a particularly good medium." There are some people who are educated, but not intelligent. I am not saying whether the Lieutenant is among them or not, but I sincerely trust he will show more attention and thought to his expected duties as a soldier, and to his duties as a patient. His patients he may be fortunate enough to obtain, should he ever practice medicine, than he did to what was said and done at the Booker Washington theater December 17th. (signed) C. H. Turpin, Prop. December 19, 1917. My Dear Mr. Turpin: Permit me, in behalf of the Red Cross War Council, to acknowledge the receipt of check for $2250, covering the proceeds of the special Red Cross benefit given at your theatre to December seventh and sincerely to thank you for appreciating your courtesy if you will in my name, thank all who assisted you. Prez, Mrs. Killian V. Morris, 1st Fice, Prez, Mrs. Olivia Reynolds, 2nd Vice, Prez, Miss Mary L. Harman. See, Mrs. Dr. J. E. Hunt. Treas, Mrs. Bentrice Cade. Board of Trustees Mrs. Mattie E. Walzone, Mrs. Susie T. Warren, Mrs. Susie T. Smith, Mrs. Bessie H. Clay, Miss. G. W. Washington, Miss. Geneva Johnson, Mrs. Loretta Clemens. The band and orchestra will be at all the Supreme Camp Sessions in Denver, Colo., and will play for the Sessions it will lead its rehearsion there as other musicians. A Benedict Ball will be given at Pythian Temple, Jan. 21st, and the funds derived will go for the purchase of instruments. CHRISTMAS GIFT TO WILBER FORCES UNIVERSITY President W. S. Scarborough has just received a word of the gift to the University of two lots in Houston, Texas, valued at $500 each. A deed of the transfer of said lots accompanied the soar onent. The donor is Rev. Tougey Perry of St. Louis, Ohio, a graduate of the University class, 1880. He sends it as a Christmas gift to his Alma Mater and as a birthday present. -Hon. C. M. White, Supreme Commander, arrived in St. Louis Sunday morning and was met by Gen. Kent in full uniform, and was escorted to the home of Ed. W. Anderson for breakfast. -Mr. White spoke to a crowded house at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Sunday morning and several gave their names as members to be. The Supreme Commander met the Officers of the Female Band and Symphony Orchestra at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hurt at 5 o'clock. Promptly at 7 o'clock the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Bush at 4243 W. Coble Brilliant was thrown open and the Uniform Hall entertained with a smoker. Congenial, pleasant and poignant, this couple is ever at the disposal of Woodenft. Mrs. C. C. Codes assisted Mrs. Bush in making it pleasant for the assembled guests. O. TREADWAY/STREET TO ENTER OFFICERS' TRAINING GAMP C. Treadway Street, of Street Brothers Pharmacy, at Newstead and Cottage has returned. From Wil伯尔斯大学 where he was one of the successful applicants to the new office Training Camp which was open at Fort Riley, January. - Wil伯尔斯大学 was awarded a quota of 20 men. Col. Young assisted in examining the 28 applicants. It is understood that only 2nd Lieutenants will be commissioned at Fort Riley. NO COLOR LINE IN FRANCE *POLICE*, France, *Doc. 2* — France's treatment of her Colored soldiers is much fairer and just, and undiscriminatory than the United States' treatment of her black legions that there is no comparison. In the French army today there are two Colored generals, four colonels and one hundred and fifty captains, and lieutenants too numerous to mention. In a much better battle, France has not defeated the United States, which country has not even an officer as high as colonel in the regular army, although the United States' population numbers more than ten millions of black Yokks. There is absolutely no color line over here in dear old France. Here merit alone limits a man's possibilities and opportunities. COLORED GIRL IS MADE FIRST WOMAN HAS BEEN INER IN- CHICAGO Chicago, Ill.—Miss Dorothy Hill, 19 years old, was the first of ten women appointed to the Chicago bureau of the Treasury for that work. Miss Hill is Colored. EVENING SCHOOL REOPENS The Trainerkeen Evening School, Lucas and Ewing Aves, will reopen Wednesday Evening, January 2nd, at 7 o'clock. New classes in cooking and serving will be organized. All of the district school will be full studied. Everything will be free. SAVANNAH PEOPLE SAVE $30,000 FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Money Drawn Out Of Three Banks, Run By Colored, To Be Used in Spreading Good Cheer During Christmas Time. Nearly thirty thousand (30,000) dollars were handed out this week by the three Negro banks of the city to the members of their Christmas savings and the amount issued out to the members was $29,618. The number of persons taking part this year in the savings clubs of these banks was twenty-six hundred, giving an approximate average amount saved per member of $12.00. The largest amount saved by these clubs was that at the Wage Earners Savings Bank, $20,000.00 by 1,500 members, the next that by the members of the clubs of the Savannah Realty and Savings Corporation, $7,118 by 750 members, followed by 320 members of the Savings Bank, who laid aside $2,500.00. This is an increase over the amount saved by the members of the Negro banks' savings clubs last year. New clubs have already been started by these institutions, and indications already point to a larger amount being saved in this way next year than ever before. COMFORT COMMITTEE SENDING OUT-PLEDGE CARDS Washington, D. C., Dec. 23. - Colored people throughout the country are being given an opportunity to show how deep is their regret over the tragic hanging of 13 Colored soldiers, and life imprisonment of 41 others at Fort Houston, and how deep is their sympathy for their bereaved and needy families, for the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee is sending out one hundred thousand pledge cards with an urgent appeal to respond with contributional care for these sorrowing dead, needy families, and their sympathy now in the form of financial help, and need it quick. The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee has secured the resident address of these dependents of the 43 men, and an impassioned life in order to reach them with relief. NEGROES PATRONIZE OIL STATION C. Arthur Lewis, in charge of Crown Oil Gasoline Station, No. N. 347, Ewing and Ewing, reports an uncoupling rally to his wife, and races and race owners of cars. Mr. Lewis is the first. Negro to be appointed to take full charge of a Standard Oil filling station, and his success may mean a new avenue for Colored men. NEW YEAR GREETINGS We wish to extend to our friends and patrons our best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. Family, Coal Co. 4211 Garfield. ANNUAL MATINEE DANCE The Elysium Girls will be the Annual Matinee Dance New Years Day at Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine St. from 1 to 6. Music by W. D. Flowers. Admission 25 cents. The Christmas Vesper Service last Sunday was enjoyed, by all present. Mrs. Haydee Campbell told the story "Why the Chimes Rang;" Miss Myrte Burgesh played, among several well-reordered selections, "Silent Night;" Miss Mabel Storey sang "The Holy Night." Christmas ever the club girls sang carols in the Ellesdaville district, for which they received contributions which will form a nucleus for the girls' camp. Christmas Day was spent enjoyably at the Association. Services were held at 6:30 a.m., after which gifts were distributed. 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HOR-TON-A HAIR GROWER Positively Grew this Hair in 10 months. We can prove it. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. The 43rd anniversary of the C. M. E. Church, was celebrated last Saturday night, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs. Edna Cobb, who was visiting her husband in town, was called home on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Emma Phillips. Toons one and two of Wheatley school were suspended on account of the scarcity of fuel. Mr. c. P. Jackson is ill at his home on Benton Sf. The Missouri Pacific train porters have asked for an increase in salary of 20 per cent, which will be considered soon. The young man who was picked up by the Southbound train last week was Joe Thompson, a Belgian subject. He states that his parents are in Cromwell, Belgium. He went there from the West Indies and speaks the Belgium language. Mrs. Bure Moore, an Iron Mountain station porter, was assaulted in Tables saloon by two white men from Necelleville, Mo. ST. CHARLES, MO. The municipal Christmas tree, given by the Relief Association at Franklin school Christmas day, was well attended and the children were all happy to be sure...Mr. Roy Robinson was the guest of his mother Mrs. Iey Heady for Christmas...Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Hall spent Christmas day at home with their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bird Washington on Olive St. Miss Julia Washington on Olive St. Lillie Re-Carter with a delightful dinner, after which she sent a basket of dinner to Mrs. Martha Bird...Little Ernestine Carter is showing her first appreciation of Santa Claus' gifts...Misa Eva Poston is spending Christmas vacation at home...St. Charles is greatly missing her young men who have been called to the Army. My! but girls are some lonely. LESSON FOR DECEMBER 30 REVIEW - AOPS REVENING The lessons of the past year are the only ones in the six years course which are divided between the Old and the New Testament; therefore, at the close of this year we will review only the last two quarters, emphasizing the fourth which has just been completed. Like Moses on Mount Nebo, let us glance over the whole period of the monarchy and note the progress and development of the Jewish people. The Jewish race is the marvel of all times, a nation without a country, scattered and pecked, chastised and driven from sea to sea, even slain in large numbers; yet possessed of a vitality which has caused them to endure through the ceaturies. Their contribution to the civilization of the world has been immeasurable. There is no walk or rank in life, in politics, literature, art, science, business, religion, or any other realm where they have not made their impress and rendered their contribution. Any movement which seeks to promote their welfare and to strengthen the bonds of sympathy which preserve race feelings, deserves the aid of all patriotic, liberty loving, God fearing, people, for the Jews are still God's chosen heritage. The united kingdom with its three kings, Saul, David and Solomon, lasted from about 1100 B.C. to 963 (Mechera), a period of 120 years. Then begins the divided kingdom—Judah and Israel side by side, a double experiment in the progress of the kingdom of God. This period extended from about 982 B.C. to approximately 723, or 721 B.C. Judah had a territory of about 3,400 square miles; Israel 6,400. Judah's capital was Jerusalem; in which was the temple; Israel's capital was Samaria, while it had two centers of false worship. Judah was more sheltered than Israel from close contact with heathenism, especially politically and religiously. Judah had one dynasty of rulers; eleven kings and one queen, all of them from the house of David. Israel had nineteen kings, belonging to nine different families or dynasties. Judah had several very good kings, and there were marked revivals of religion of prosperity and of deterioration of varying degrees, though resisted from time to time and helped along moral and religious lines through the work of Elijah and Elisha the prophets. The final period of events of this past quarter have reference to Judah alone from the days of Hezekiah, B.C. 722, to the time of the destruction of the city and the temple being destroyed 558 B.C. and, lastly we have the period of the exile from the first captivity in 605 B.C. to the restoration and the new temple being erected 516 B.C. This was a period of great discipline and sitting as like unto wheat or of a purifying fire. The return from exile and the new spiritual nation, dates from about 330 to the close of Bible history, say 400 years before the coming of Christ. A map should be used, and the scholars ought to be familiar with the contemporaneous secular history. There are several particular lessons we ought to learn from this history. First: Every failure, every moral wrong, every fall into idolatry, every diminution of power for good is the result of a separation from God—a departure from the ways of God and righteousness. It also shows us that God's constant solicitude that the Jews should be kept separate from heathenism and idolatry, had in it the best interests of his own people and could only lead to those blessings which he had prepared for his particular people. Secondly: The overthrow of Israel is directly attributed to its complete abandonment to idolatry. Beginning with false worship and a dependence upon men, there was the introduction of idolatry and a development of evil which led to a rapid decline the introduction of revolutions and the final extinguishment of the kingdom. As to Judah, it finally was bought into captivity, because that was the only way that God could purge the nation from the sin of idolatry. They must be taught that there is but one God, that the word of God must be obeyed, and that their safety lay in the faith which they placed in his promises. The lenders of this period were Zerubbabel, Extra and Nehemiah, heroic men, of great consecration and power; also, Esther, the heroine. The prophets of this period are Daniel, Isaiah, Hazel, Zechariah, Malach. Notice, how each and every one aided the cause of righteousness. There are two great heroes of the return, Eraa and Nehemiah. Take up the actions of each and show how he proved his heroism. A good method of receiving the past quarter will be to summarize the teachings which center about these two great men. 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The chair's excellent music early in the morning added much to the service. Sunday School Notes The relief committee did excellent work in taking care of the poor and all received their basket Christmas morning. Two hundred boxes of candy were delivered to the library, the first one hundred seventy-five presents were received by friends and relatives among them was one from the Sunday school to the superintendent...Mrs. Annie Weib is receiving congratulations from the teachers on being elected secretary of the Sunday school and will succeed Miss Myrle Payne who will now teach the Sunbeam class. Eventually time forces us to give up our diploma of the C. M. E. Church is very frank in demanding that an election of officers he hold each year. Miss Payne was accurate in her reports and perfect in her deportment. For twelve years she has been a member of Lane Tabernacle Sunday School and has only been absent two Sundays. This means that she has been present 622 Sundays out of 624. We are with Mrs. Webb and Ms. Webb as secretary of the Sunday school, she will leave a record that it will take any successor or Sunday school scholar every Sunday for the next twelve years to beat. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH On Sunday morning Pastor Stevens will draw some lessons from the subject "Where Are the Nine!" The lessons will be appropriate for the end of the year and for Christmas time. Special Christmas exercises will be held in the Sunday school at one thirty o'clock and the choir will render the annual Christmas concert on Sunday night. The Watchnight services at Central will begin at eight o'clock on the night before the feature in the service which will bring inspiration to all who attend. Central is winding up the affairs financially of the old year so that the soul-winning campaign may start in the second week in January without any draw back. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1459 M. 19th St. Rev. Epps preached a marvelous sermon at 11 o'clock last Sunday morning, discounscing Luke 6:23; subject, "Joy in Tubulations," an inspiring sermon, full of comfort and assurance to God's children. Rev. McClain preached at night. Text, "A Friend of Mine." Luke 11:6. Christmas morning's sermon was preached by the pastor who so vividly pictured the Savior's birth that his hearers relived the scene so often told. Live, loying thoughts were turned to this dear little babe from the tender pathos injected in this mighty sermon by the pastor. Sermons of great worth are expended here for you. Will you not come and serve us? We will provide special services for sinners begin, lasting ten days. We beg all Christians' aid. The pastor, Rev. A. R. Dobblas, preached two-inspiring sermons Sunday. We also had splendid services at 5 a. m. Christmas morning. Next Sunday will be Quarterly meeting. At 3 p. m. Dr. Johnson of St. Paul Church will preach. All churches are invited. Strangers are always welcome. Wayman-A. M. E. Church, corner 23rd and Wash St. ST. JAMES CHURCH Dr. Peck preached a powerful sermon Sunday on "Some Spiritual Signs of the Times." His test was chosen from dohn, 1 Chapter, 22 and 23 verses. None of the world's great events have been delivered to the present World Wide Wher John announced the coming of the Christ the world made the same mistake then that it is making today. Too much attention was given in criticizing the messenger instead of listening to the message. What means this uphave; this travail?" said the speaker, "It is the voice in the wilderness, crying 'Make straight the path for my Lord.' The walls of sin and wickedness in our own lives must be removed for Jesus is coming with His fan in his hand separating the chaff from the wheat." Promptly at five a clock the organ pealed forth the open bars of the 'Angel Chorus'the choir emerged from the lecture room and the processional began. Before the serenade, as the beautiful 'Odeon' of 'Odeon Christian Soldiers' Beaten through the procession of children moved slowly down the aisle led by a boy carrying a magnificently bound Bible. When they reached the altar, Nellie Taylor, in a few chosen words, presented the Bible, to the church in behalf of the Junior Eaglever. Mrs. Peck and her daughter, Eugene, Long after she has taken her departure from our mast will the impress of the Godly life of our beloved pastor's wife be seen in the lives of our children. The pastor announced his text from Luke 2:11-12. Theme, 'Jesus Christ, the World's Only Hope of salvation from Fear." "When Christ made His advent the world was full of miser as it is today. Might was right. No one was sure of his foundation. As the Angel said to the Galilean peasant girl and the shepherds who saw the star in the East, he is saying to us, 'fear not. Jesus came to save from man's injustice to man.' The walls of race prejudice must be torn down and the brotherhood of man established." It was a mastersy permon. The pastor closed with an earnest plea to his hearers to stand fast in the midst of sorrow, affliction and even death and death. Glass Landers Entertained The pastor leaders last Friday evening. Her home was inakefully decorated. After a meal and sweet potatoes a beautiful Bible was presented Mr. Smith who has been president of the Board since its organization. As Mrs. Smith is a charming hostess an enjoyable evening was spent. Do not fail to hear Dr. Peck next Sunday morning. You will be accorded a hearty welcome at St. James. SIMPLE AVENUE BAPTIST NOTES The Temple Avenue Sunday school is prospering splendidly since having our new superintendent, Mrs. Wimberly. Everyone seems to be filling their places, as Mrs. Wimberly knows just the right ones for the right place. The Choral Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Christmas day was very solemn and impressive. Lyre's communion service in K-flat was rendered by the choir, including a nine fold Kyrie composed especially for that service by Mr. Keeton, organist and choir master. At one point in the service, the choir marched in solemn procession through the aisles of the church, singing the Adata Flûces followed by "Hark the Angels Sing." This service will be held on December 30 at 10:30 a.m. clock. That will be Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and the Children's Choral Service at 7 p.m. The institution of Father Clarke will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. Bishop Tuttle will preside and will preach the sermon. All are welcome to these services. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday morning found us bordering on the Christmas holidays. It also found the pastor in excellent health and as usual in a pleasant mood. His theme was "Light" and his description of light in all of its phases, was most wonderfully explained and especially so when he spoke of the creation of the world. The pastor laid special stress on the "light" of the Savior, that is being shed abroad in hearts of many who dwell upon the earth, the church and the heavens how important is to them the day Sunshine all along the way. The sermon was interesting all the way through. Much credit is due Mr. Kennedy the Sunday school superintendent and Mrs. Alice Jones the superintendent of the Primary Department for the way and manner in which they conducted the Christmas tree, making glad hearts of old and young. The church could not be blessed with two more efficient officers than Mr. Ken. Mrs. Jones, who have charge of the funeral church and generation. Christmas morning was long to be remembered by the old regiments of St. Paul. Dr. Johnson preached at 5 o'clock as never before. Class meeting will be held in union with watch meeting, Monday night, December 31. LEONARD AVE, BAPTIST NOTES The members of Leonard Red Cross Committee have secured forty members for the Red Cross Society turning in over $40,000 for membership fees. The committee, in charge of this work, are an follower: Mrs. Alice Thomas, president; Mrs. Marie Goins, secretary; Mrs. Jennie Moore, treasurer, and Mrs. Lulu Alexander. The church gave to the Post-Dispatch Christmas festival fund $9.80. The primary department of our Sunday school rendered one of the most excellent programs ever witnessed in the city. The children were trained by the superintendent, Mrs. Lulu Alexander. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The holiday season is being happily spent by the pastor and members of First Church. Rev. Maxwell our pastor preached concerning John the Baptist as the foremerger of Jesus. There were two additions to the church. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. had a joint Christmas tree. The Sunday school had an appropriate program, after which Santa Claus was the guest of honor. 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WE ASK OF YOI 2192 Lawton Ave. BELL Anniversary by Susan Eddy Copyright 1928-1998 Broadway Broadway NOW, I wonder what that means?" said Ehan Crane. He had just come back with the weekly paper. and one letter from his trump through the snow to the post office. Old Mr. Crane had brought in the lighted candles and piled an extra log on the fire. Ethan' sore open the envelope and read the inclosed card: "Miss Angela Hanna. At Home. January 1st." "La!," said Mrs. Crane. "She wants you to call there." "Get out," said Ethan, with a sudden access of sheepishness. "Why should I go there?" "Well, why not?" asked Mrs. Crane. "It's what the city people do. I'm told. They make a big cake and draw a pitcher of elder and set down in their best clothes to see company. Angy Hanna is dreadful enterprising; she means to lead in the fashions." "Am I to call there?" asked Ethan. "Why, of course," said his mother. "What else does it mean? Miss Angela Hanna—at home." "She's at home most days, isn't she?" said Ethan mustingly. "There was never anything of the gud-about in Angela Hanna that I ever heard of." "Oh, but this here's a new kink!" exclaimed Mrs. Crane. "An extra-special day for calling—don't you see?" "I'd calculated to take the oxen to Sledge Hill and grab stumps out of the clearin' on New Year's day," said Ethan. "The next day will do just as well for the stumps," said Mrs. Crane, encouragingly. "You might as well be out of the world as out of the fashion." Deacon Perkins received one of Miss Hanna's cards and so did Squire Hart. In fact, there wasn't a widower or old bachelor or eligible swain in all Fairview who was omitted from her list. "I aln't as young as I was," said Miss Hanna to herself. "It's high time I took steps to establish myself." 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I only wish to promote sociability during the festive season. "Well, then, I guess I'd better be goin'," said the deacon. I hain't no time for no sich foolery. "Don't be in a hurry, deacon," urged Miss Hanna. "I do wish to cofisult you." "About what?" frowned the deacon, looking dubiously at the purple shoulders and arms of the lady. "Marriage," said Miss Hanna. "Would you advise me, dear deacon, to commit my future into the hands of another." "Eh!" said the deacon. "Had an offer." "Yes," said Miss Hanna, driven by his directness into an absolute life. "Then, if I was you," said the deacon. "I accept it, cause it ain't likely you'll have many of 'em." "But, deacon," she stammered, "what if I don't love the man? What if I love another who—" "Thea don't accept him," said the deacon; but, suddenly becoming electrically aware of his danger as Miss Hanna moved her chair a little closer to his, he added, "My horse is gettin' dreadful oneyes outside. I guess I'll be roin'. No, thankee"—as Miss Han- . Benjamin Franklin's New Year's. Resolutions CO endeavor to speak the truth in every instance, to give nobody expectations that are not likely to be answered, but aim at sincerity in every word and action; the most amiable excellence in a rational being. CO apply myself independently to welfare; I take it in hand, and divert my mind from my inexperi- ces by any foolish project of growing suddenly rich; for industry and pa- titiones are the current means of plenty. TRESOLVE to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse the fault I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasions, speak all the good I know of everybody. ```markdown ``` na took up the plate of cake—"I don't never eat nothin' except at regular meals, Good morning!" And thus the deacon escaped. "Eb! What's that noise? If it's the cat jumping at my canary again—but it sounded more like someone laughing and cats don't laugh. Who's that comin' up the walk? Ethan Crane, I do declare! Well, he's a likely young fellow—not as rich as Squire Perkins, maybe, but—Oh, come in, Mr. Crane. Come in, I am so glad to see you. Lovely day, isn't it?" Ethan Crane sat down with his hat in his lap. "I received your card, Miss Hanna." "Oh, did you!" said Angela, with a smile. "To tell the truth," said honest Ethan, "I wanted a little talk with you." "Indeed!" said the lady. "Won't you come here and set by me on the sofa? It's more sociable like." "Oh, yes, if you like," said Ethan, obeying her gesture of invitation. "You see, my mother is getting feebler every day, and we feel the need of some younger person at the farm. And I'm twenty-eight now, and the place is in good orner, and I've money at interest, so that I've pretty much made up my mind to marry." Miss Angela let the puffed and frizzed head fall on his shoulder. "Dearest Ethan!" she exclaimed. "Yes—exactly," said Ethan Crune, moving as far away as the arm of the sofa would allow. "So, if you thought that your niece, Mirandy, would have me—" "My niece, Mirandy!" gasped the elder lady, the innovable bloom never affecting on her face, although her heart beat wildly and her lips blanched. "Yes," said Ethan. "I hoped to meet her here today." "No!" said Miss Angela sharply. "She's gone away; and if she didn't, she wouldn't accept you." "Is she engaged to someone else?" stammered poor Ethan. "Yes," said Miss Hanna. "To Joshun Simplins. But, Ethan, do not grieve; I am ready to entertain your suit; although Mirandy despares you, and—" "But she doesn't, gently!" interrupted a clear, distinct voice, and Mirandy herself entered from an adjoining room: "On the contrary, she loves Ethan Crane clearly, and she refused Jordan Simpson, as you know, very well. "How can you here?" screamed Miss Hanna. "I went to Mrs. Brown's house," said Mirandy, "and she had gone to spend the holidays with her niece at Stanford. So I came back home." "You are a dreadful 'mix'!" cried Miss Hanna, nearly unfortunate, with anger. "Gently!" said Ethan Crane, interposing in Mirandy's defense, "No calling of names, please." "And you shouldn't stay in my house another day!" added the indignant lady. "Then she shall come to mine," boldly asserted Ethan. "Come, Mirandy, darling—my sleigh is at the door and it holds exactly two. We'll go to Parson Squire's and get married this very hour." So they were married, and old Mrs. Crane, who was waiting at the farmhouse door to receive her son, was delighted. "If it hadn't been me," said Mirandy, mischievously, "It would have been Aunt Angela, for she was determined to marry Ethan." "The Lord forbid!" said Mrs. Crane, raising her eyes. 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Let us teach the young one race that they possess the brain and brawn to do any other race can do or dare. Let us teach him that they lacks and dark complexion do not forfeit nature's claim to a different, but affection dwells in black and white the same. Let us swear our promise to men and measures that have been fair and just to our people. Let us set our faces like flint against those who have hindered our progress. Let us resolve to right to make the world safe for democracy that will include the Negro in America. Any other democracy is false. Let us resolve to give every man a square deal and in turn expect and demand a square deal from him. PRESS COMMENT ON THE HOUSTON COURTMARTIAL The following extracts were taken from editorial comments on the Houston Cougainna made by newspapers throughout the country: These men would not desert their cause, or prove in any way disloyal to the American flag. They have died in aorious struggle and are making a few epoch in Negro history. The trenches to be taken by Negro soldiers are everywhere in America and the Negro will not get over the top" until there is a decided clash between the whites and blacks in the South—Twin City Star, Minneapolis. When the Government of the United States commences the lynching of Colored people, what can we expect the haters of the Colored people in the South to do but follow suit? These thirteen soldiers will go down in history as martyrs to the cause of liberty and self-preservation. Their names will be linked with that of John Brown of Harper's Ferry. His enemies also said that he was a fanatic and that what he did was without warrant or authority, yet his act was the kindness of the fire that liberated four million slaves—The Topka Plaindealer. The States have authority within their territory. They may allow Texas to lynch a Negro because he is black Georgians to lynch a Jew because of his race; but the uniform of the United States army should everywhere in the United States have both protection and respect, whatever be the race or color or ered of the wearer, and especially in this kind of great war, the whole civil and military power of the nation should, if needful, be exercised to insure such protection and respect. The Buffalo Courier. The execution of that man or a few more white people in East St. Louis would go a long way toward putting down the race riots that are started by whitehodiums, none of whom are as respectable as the Negroes whom they persecute. The officials of Illinois must feel the disgrace which the East St. Louis affair brought on them very keenly. There is just one way to erase that disgrace from the executioneon of the doorplace of Illinois. That way is to ascertain who is responsible for the East St. Louis murders and to take those who were responsible out and hang them without any more ceremony, useless red tape or dilly dalyling than was shown their brothers in crime in Texas—Pughlo (Colo.) Chieftain. It is greatly to be feared that this country is making future trouble for itself by having one sort of law for the white man and quite a different and more drastic one for the black man—The New York Globe. The blot upon their executioneon, caused by resenting the insults and humiliations to which they were subjected, will never dim the lustre born of many glorious victories on the field of battle, when their blood, as freely as water, flowed in defense of the honor and glory of their country—Cincinnati (O.) Union. We implore the officials of the War Department not to place a too heavy burden upon the race. We are now staggering under one as heavy as we can bear, and a far heavier one than our loyalty justifies. Don't make the land too heavy. This is not a threat; it is not a warning; it is but a solemn admonition from a tired people—tired of being yoked to oppression, and shackled to persecution—The Washington Bee. They "gave their lives a ransom for many." While technically and legally, they erred, still in the light of the Ages and in the eyes of the All-Seeing, they were "more sinned against than sinned." It is written: "They went to their death with heroic stoicism. There was neither bravado nor fear."—Savannah Tribune. PRAISES FOR THE ARGUS In view of the unsellish service upon good paper has rendered to our chapel this year, we wish to offer our prayers and best wishes for a prosperous new year. Cordially. N. L. Smith, pastor; A. L. Gardner, secretary; Lane Tabernacle, C. M. E. Church. Voice Culture Del. 3898-L STUDIO, 4208 W. BELLE PL. WANTED—A good reliable janitor. Apply, 703 W. Garrison. For quick printing call at the Argus office, 2341 Market. RING out, wild bells, to the wild sky. The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night. Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow; The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. RING out the grief that saps the mind For those that here we see no more; Ring out the feud of rich and poor, Ring in redress for all mankind. Ring out a slowly dying cause And ancient forms of pa Ring in the nobler mode With sweeter manners, purer Ring out a slowly dying cause, And ancient forms of party strife; Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws. RING out the want, the care, the sin, The faithless coldness of the times; Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes, But ring the fuller minstrel in. Ring out false pride in place and blood. The civic slander and the spite. Ring in the love of truth and right. Ring in the common love of good. RING out old shapes of fo Ring out the narrowing Ring out the thousand w Ring in the thousand years o Ring in the valiant man and The larger heart, the kin Ring out the darkness of Ring in the Christ that is to false pride in place and blood, vic slander and the spite the love of truth and right, common love of good. RING out old shapes of foul disease, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold, Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. Ring out false pride in place and blood, The civic slander and the spite, Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good. RING out old shapes of foul disease, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold, Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. fats are fuel for fighters bake, boil, and broil more — fry less United States Food Administration now; g cause of party strife; modes of life, purer laws of foul disease, owing lust of gold, and wars of old, years of peace. n and free, the kindlier hand; ness of the land, is to be. QUERIES Lucy:—We are not certain as to these being Colored Red Cross Nurses in service or training, but all information desired on the subject may be obtained by writing to, or calling at the American Red Cross office, 611 Locust St. Bellia:—The only "Boosters Club" of which we have any knowledge, is the one that recently raised, the fund for the soldiers at Camp Funston. There has been talk of making this club a permanent organization, but for full information, write Mr. Charles Mills, N. D. Corner, Compton and Law. We Try To Do The Impossible PLEASE EVERYBODY. 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EMMETT TONEY, Funeral Director Bell, Bomont 1426 2732 Pine Street St. Louis, Mo. ST. LOUIS PHONES Bouquet 3148 Central ST76-L NIGHT CALLS Promptly Answered E. ST. LOUIS PHONES Office: Bell E. 1857 St. Clair 1600 R Res. St. Clair 1730-R R. M. C. GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Free Funeral Parlors Office: 2635 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. Office: 1318 E. Broadway East St. Louis, Ill. SAUNDERS and HAYNES Undertakers and Embalmers FOR GOOD DEPENDABLE SERVICE CALL US UP The Most Modern Facilities—Closest Attention! To All Details! We Furnish Both Motor and Horse Drawn Funerals! USE OF CHAPEL FREE WHEN IN DOUBT—CONSULT US Forest 3304 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 4400 ST. FERDINAND AVE ST. LOUIS, MO. IF WE PAY EACH OTHER ALL GAIN AND LOCAL NOTES The weak's social calendar has been of it has been in a "hushed" to signing of Hower pledges. The less outward demonstration this before. The need for seriousness close to the real meaning of Christ and concerned only about our own look into the gathering darkness hearts that are in despair. The realization of the true Christmas to do our duty first before thinking The week's social calendar has been full of entertaining, but most of it has been in a "husked" tone, true, perhaps, to a generous signing of Hower pledges. There has been more quietness, and less outward demonstration this Christmas than ever experienced before. The need for seriousness has brought us, as never before, close to the real meaning of Christmas. We have not been so selfish and concerned only about our own pleasures. We are learning to look into the gathering darkness and help to uplift in hope the hearts that are in despair. The war has brought us nearer the realization of the true Christmas spirit, and most of us have tried to do our duty first before thinking of our selfish pleasures. The Pythian Hall. Adheritorium was the scene of another brilliant social event Thursday night, the occasion being the formal invitation dance of the Ten Tena. This club has vied with the Frau Fraus and the Apollos in the social limelight this season and probably can be said to have excelled in beauty and spirit. In the first place, only because there was more of it, and in the second, only by being joined with the festive yulelit light-adorned. The bevy of middle and young matrons, dressed in gown, was charmed by the presence of several low guests and the picture was one of loveliness. The event was, as intended, a concentration of the principals of the many pretty entertainments of the week, and the Ten Tena, as the grand host, can well feel proud of the artistry with which the plans were carried out. The Assembly Club Ball at Allmack's Academy, Wednesday night was a fashionable annual informal event. About forty couples were guests of the club, which is composed principally of business and professional men. This year invitations were extended to members of various clubs in the younger set. Miss Rosie L. Harris, 6020 Louisiana Ave, will entertain with a reception, from three to six New Years day in honor of her guests—the Misses Mary and Phoebe Lee of New York City, Mrs. Fauxtine F. Delaney and Miss Helen M. Adams of Chicago, also Mrs. McDonalds of Pooris, Ill. Measra Anthony E. Young and Boyd L. Wilson entertained the Symphony Choir of Central Baptist Church with a two course luncheon Monday, Dec. 24, at the residence of Miss Sara Young, 4356 Lucky St. The 33 guests present agreed as one as having spent a most enjoyable evening. The table decoration was very unique. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dean of 2235a Walnut expect to leave Monday on a pleasure trip visiting friends at Chicago, then to spend a few days with their mother at 1428 Yandee St. Indianapolis. They depart at 11:30 p.m. wishing their friends a Happy New Year. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Harris, 2314 St. Louis, entertained Christmas day in honor of their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beclor and Miss Genevieve Nichols of Danville, Ill. A party, in their honor, will be given Friday night by Miss Nelson. Miss Bernice Ellis, of Oklahoma, was in the city this week visiting relatives she left for St. Charles, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Louise Johnson, to visit the holidays. R. Roger Inge, Company Clerk at Camp Funston and Frederick D. Inge, of the Officers Reserve Training Camp, University of Minnesota, spent Christmas with their uncle and brothers. Frederick will remain over until December 31. Miss Julia Walton, 4265 W. Cottage, will entertain the Bachelor Girl's Club, Saturday afternoon, with whist. Miss Uleas and Lorane Ward of 2823 Morgan St. are visiting their mother at Helena, Ark. Prof. R. G. Shackleford of Tipton, Mo. spent a few days in St. Louis among friends en route home to spend the holidays. He is a teacher in the public schools at Moselle, Mo. Mrs. Grace Minifee of Camden, Mo. is the house guest of Mrs. Frederick Young of 4236 W. Ashland Ave. While in the city she is being entertained by Mr. Payton Foster, of Maryland Hotel. The home of Mrs. M. Aubuchen, 3425 Franklin Ave., (rear) was destroyed by fire, last Sunday night. The family escaped escaped cemetery, by jumping from the second story window in their night attire. Prof. R. H. Cole has gone to Muskogee, okla., to attend the State Teachers Association, where he will lecture. Mrs. Cole, who accompanied him, is ill and under the care of a physician. Mrs. Bessie Gray of San Francisco, Cal. will arrive in the city Saturday, Dec. 26, and will be the guest of Mrs. Blanche Hobson of 2612 Luteon Ave. during the New Year season. Mrs. B. W. Steward of 5432 Laclede Ave., who has been seriously ill for some time is somewhat improved. Mrs. John W. Evans, 4233 Lucky, gave a reception. Thursday afternoon, from 2:40 a. in honor of her mother, who is her guest. Mrs. Virginia Allen of 3033 Lawton Ave. will be at home New Years day to customers and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. been full of entertaining, but most one, too, perhaps to a generous man has been more quiet and Christina than ever experienced has brought us, as never before,imas. We have not been so selfish on pleasures. We are learning to and help to uplift in hope the war has brought us nearer the spirit, and most of us have tried ing of our selfish pleasures. TABLE D'HOTE DINNER AT THE MANEHATTAN, CAFE SUNDAY, DEC. 30, 3 TO 8:30 P.M. Newstead and Finney Aven. Purce of Tomatoes Celery Olives Roast Lamb Brown Gravy Brown Potatoes French Peas Lettuce—Bellevue Dressing English Pudding Lemon sauce Coffee 75c The Manhattan has been the scene of several fashionable gatherings this week. Every one is waiting, in anticipation of the grand New Years Eve Celebration. Most of the tables in the big dining room have already been reserved. A special program will be rendered by the cabaret entertainers and the guests are assured an evening of rare solity. Miss Vivian Johnson, of West Belle, entertained at what, Wednesday night. Mr. Virgil Jones of 4216a St. Ferdinand is indisposed this week. Mrs. Porter James, 524 Elwood, will be at home to the Fran Frans, Thursday, Jan. 4. Mrs. John Jones, 3319 Arsenal, has as her guest, Miss Faith Brown, of Kokomo, Ind. Mrs. J. E. Mitchell of 3113 Pine St., is visiting relatives and friends at Cottage Grove, Ala. Miss Octavia Nelson of 2950 Lawton is spending the holidays with relatives and friends in Arkansas. Mrs. Chas. Brown of 2628a Adams St, left Dec. 24th, for Memphis, Tennessee, to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes of 2338 Adams St, entertained with 6 o'clock lunch, Xmas in honor of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hunt, John Morgan and Sophia Johnson. Mrs. Katherine Sherman of Atlanta, Ga., is the guest of Miss Florence Jenkins, 4115 Finney Ave. Mr. Ralph V. Cook of Baltimore, Md., is the guest of Mr. John M. Langston, 3540 B. Jefferson Ave. Mrs. Edna O. Jones of 4216a St. Ferdinand, has returned from Metropolis, Ill., where she attended the funeral of her aunt. Mrs. Hibmark Lawine, 3354 Pinn will give a reception Sunday from 6 to 8 in honor of her guest, Miss Smith, of St. Paul, Minnesota. Jos. E. Oates, sergeant at the Foreign Office Headquarters, Camp Funston, and Misa Ida Mac Simmons, of Fort Worth, St. Louis, are married here Wednesday, Dec. 26. Serg. Oates is on his visiting fulough. Mr. S. W. Weathington, after spending a very pleasant week with relatives in the city, has returned to his home at Holly Grove, Ark. He was the house guest of Mr. Jae. Wright, 3150 Easton. Miss Masia Gossin, of West Bella Pl, is home for the holidays, from the University of Illinois. Miss Pearl Dandridge of 3422a Lawton Ave, entertained a few friends, Dec. 25, in honor of the birthday of her sister Hattie Campbell with whom she resides. Miss Lottie Dupeepree of 3331 Lawton Avenue, is confined on her room on account of a serious illness and is very desirous that her friends call to see her. Onward Guild, No. 1, an auxiliary of the Knights Templar, will hold a memorial service in memory of Sir Milton P. Fields, at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Polk and their little daughter of 4800 Finney Ave., are spared the Christmas season, the former sister of Mrs. J. H. Scott of 3018 Clark Ave. While there Mrs. Polk had as her guest Mrs. Frank Mann of 4135 Finney. All expressed themselves as having enjoyed a delightful Xmas. Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes of 1710 Whittier St., entertained a host of their friends with a Christmas party, begin- ning Monday, evening, lasting until early Christmas morning. The guests seemed to have enjoyed themselves to the highest, feasting on the delicacies, which were abundant by the boats, and were loud in their pa- nies of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes for their libera- tion toward their friends. The advertisers in this paper are our friends. We recommend them to you. Among the private weddings of the season will be that of Miss Bessie Allen of 27 N. Channing Ave., to Mr. Allie Jones, next Thursday, at St. Charles, Ma. J. E. Mitchell, Managing Editor of the Argus, left Wednesday for New York City to attend the annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in session from Dec. 27 to 31. Miss Pattie Alexander of 4367 Cottage Avenue was married Dec. 13th to Mr. Robert Lee of New York City. The ceremony was performed by Dr. W. L. Perry Mills Midway Jr. Kenneth Norly Avenue. The couple is enjoying their honeymoon at Nashville, Tenn., and will return to St. Louis this week en route to Philadelphia where they expect to reside. The Friola Girls Club have their first entertainment at the home of Mrs. Wormely of 4054 Cook Ave. All who were present express themselves as having had a pleasant time. We had as guests Miss Susie Owens and Mr. Watson of Oklahoma. Miss A. Hunt, president; Miss L. Sugga, secretary; Mertha Burles, reporter. Lieutenant Walter Lowe, from Camp Grant, spent Christmas at home, returning Wednesday. He was the recipient of much fetiched while in the city and attracted considerable newspaper attention, because of being situated in the Mayor's office, by a white warrior. He was a war hero had been his superior in municipal employ. Mr. and Mrs. Green Hunter, 4258 W. Belle, arrived Saturday night from Omaha, Nebr., where Mr. Hunter has been on duty the Purchasing Quartermaster of horses. Mrs. Hunter was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Reese while there. She also visited Misses Eva L. and Luna Sweatman in Kansas City. The M. C. B. Social club met at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Coleman, 4357 West Belle Place, last Thursday afternoon, that being the last meeting of the year. Quite a few were present. Lunchcon was served at 4:30 and all enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Brown, 4349 West-Belle Pl. Mrs. T. M. McGoe, president; Mrs. J. M. Columon, secretary; Mrs. Thos. Weathers, reporter. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, of Poro College entertained the college force with a very elaborate dither Christmas day. The menu was served in courses, the last course being brand new dollar bills, for each employee, served on a platter by the hostess. The heads of departments were presented with presents by their assistants; and by their Malone recipients of tokens from the force Rev. Parr, Victoria Wallace-Turner and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Officer were honored guests. The artistic decorations were carried out in purple and white. Plates were laid for 65 guests. Mr. R. T. Byrd, 4115 Finney Ave. spent the holidays with his mother, sisters and brother, at Pecan Point, Ark. where on Christmas Day, Mrs. Brown McCadden entertained in her new home in honor of her husband's fifty-seventh birthday. The guests of honor were, Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Poston, Mrs. Rosin Robinson, Beacon Point, Ark. Mrs. Robin Lee Robinson, Memphis, Torn, and Mr. R. T. Byrd, St. Louis. After having spent an enjoyable time on 'm Mr. R. Brown McCadden's farm, Mr. R. T. Byrd left en route to Memphis. Tenn. Mfs. R. Lee Robinson entertained in honor of R. T. Byrd. The out-of-town guests were, Miss Josephine Barther Sandra; Ala., Mr. Jaceb R. Woods, Jr. State Grand Master Masonic Templars of Amaries Jurisdiction, of Tenn., invited Mr. R. T. Byrd to luncheon. The Alpha Omega Club gave a Christmas Eve dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wright, 4263w Finney Ave., for its members, their wives and lady friends. The table was beautifully arranged to seat forty persons who enjoyed the menu, which consisted of everything for a holiday affair. Those of our guests were: Misses Franier, Knocly, Annib Hill, L. Diggs, I. Andrews, Mrs.C. B. Richardson, Mrs. J. F. Johnson, Mrs. L. C. Martin, Mrs. W. A. Harper, Mrs. Frank Dorsey, Mrs. A. T. Digga and Mrs. R. E. Wright. Our newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Diggs were the center of attraction throughout the guests were: Private Scott F. Richardson Camp Funston, Kana, and wife, Mrs. Savage of Windsor, Mo, Mrs. Thomas of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Bryd of Jackson, Miss. After dinner all participated in dancing until 5 a.m., Christmas morning. Chas. R. Peters, president; R. E. Wright, secretary. Make Your Child,a Christmas Present of Music-Lessons For One Year at the BARRETT-MELTON CONSERVATORY PIAMO MANDOLIN HARMONY' CELLO VIOLIN FLUTE Piano department under Miss Mas B. Barrett. Others branches under Mr. Thomas Melton. Note carefully the greetings from our patrons who have helped in making The Argus a greater newspaper. ```markdown ``` Robert Green .1409 N. 16th Mrs. Jenette Cooper .1409 N. 16th M. Jaydon Wray .1409 West Belle M. Augusta Woodson .4000 West Belle Mrs. Suey Sacken .2446 Pearl Mrs. Vola Jones .2446 Pearl Schulzer Toras .2609 Scott Mrs. Linda Jones .2231 Scott Albert G. Thomas .4138 Lucky Nellie Marie Wilson .2657 Clark Leo Carroll .3114 Clark Mrs. Birdie Britton .3114 Clark John Lenwood Wright .Allen, Ill. Cleo Dickerson .2806 Olive Charles Franklin .2140 Randolph Mrs. Mary Rogers .2140 Randolph Loyd Rasco .285 Lawton Luedel Allen .285 Lawton Chas. Clay .4333 N. Market Elnora Hunter .4273 Coe Brilliante John Myles .279 Lawton Gessie May Turner .309 Lawton James Davis .107 S. 20th Jessie Johnson .107 S. 20th Claude Chas. Quillian .Chicago, Ill. Hazel Elizabeth Brown .4301 N. Market Fred Oliver .1433 S. 20th Lizzie Lightfoot .1120 N. Broadway Arron Lewis .Avaline, Ill. Estelle Sams .Valmore, Ill. Johnie Baykin .101 Mound Clair Brodgeford .1623 S. 20th Willie Edgar Pitt .292 Lawton Otis Robinson .2648 Bernard Charles H. Acklin .Madison, Ill. Mimmie J. Morris .4254 Coe Brilliante Charley Neal .130th and Pine Marrie Cearl Thomas .130th and Pine James William Phillips .2057 Clark Ida Jones .217 Montrose Eddie Fields .1516 Chestnut Ora Brooks .1516 Chestnut Eddie Morman .715 N. 16th Merrie Brown .705 N. 14th William H. H. Pitts .2915 Licas Mrs. Lovely A. Robinson .222Pearl Edward Childa .508 S. Montrose Eula Harris .508 S. Montrose Jas. L. Lillie .15 N. 23rd Mrs. May E. Patterson .103 N. Jefferson Virgil Baker Y .815 North 21st Luella Moore .815 North 21st Walter Emery .2205 Farrar Mary J. Lewis .2202 Farrar Walter Stevenson .4132 West Belle Mrs. Katie C. Mays .4022 W. Belle Wil. L. Cole .E. St. Louis, Ill. Augustine Curtis .2731 Lawton Lijly Rollie .2611 Walut Dorothy Williams .2603 Wash Charles Holmes .8315 Polis Mrs. Nannie Murray .1416 Chestnut George Coulter .1457 Biddle Maud Jones .2109 Clark William A. McMikel. Springfield, Ill. Sylvia Mac Woodford. Springfield, Ill. Horace Fleeming .1423 Chestnut Ethel Bullock .1416 Chestnut Chas Gross .819 N. 11th Annie Kennedy .2843 Washington George Harris .2949 Clark Mabel Lee Thompson .20 S. Theresa Olie Neyds .607 N. 23rd Mrs. Mollie Elix .607 N. 23rd DEATHS of THE WEEK Isaac Bailey, 6109 Pennsylvanian . . . 60 Hattie Chipp, 3025 Morgan . . . 63 John Jiles, 3705 Rutger . . . 55 Edward Parker, 2013 Washington . . 54 Minnie Williams, 3223 Pine St . . 30 Inft Lee, 2746 Lucas . . . 6 days Inft Lee, 2746 Lucas . . . 11 days James McGoe, 4311 Kenney . . . 60 Ida Riley, 2747 Morgan . . . 43 Leona Tatum, 4053 Fordinand . . . 13 days Mary Denand, 2620 Wash . . . 47 Nellie Eyans, Farmington, Mo. . . 40 martha Green, Florissant, Mo. . . 42 Colin Macklin, 1025 Woodland . . 60 Colin Macklin, 1025 Woodland . . 71 Charlotte Blackburn, 3134 Morgan . . 63 Corneil Haicher, 1027 Finney . . 44 Bell Miller, 4111 Finney . . . 43 Page Patton, 4126 Furfax . . . 60 Rachel Johnson, 4218 Chouteau . . 60 Harry McLeain, 4028 W. Belle . . 53 Anna Hawkins, 4019 Finney . . . 60 Sam Houston, 4229 Lanky . . . 60 Henry Ballard, Granite City, III . . 60 Fanny Jolly, 3318 LaSalle . . 32 Herbert Richburg, 3025 Laclede . . 32 John Bertz, Koch Hospital . . 29 Edward Dupree, 1931 Division . . 63 Mabel English, 3443 Lawton . . 29 Ben Miller, 2623 Lawton . . . 29 FUNERAL OF JAMES McGEE SUNDAY Mr. James McGee, 4311 Kensley, died Monday, Dec. 24. The funeral will be held at Antioch Baptist Church, Sunday, Dec. 30th, at 2 p.m. Excelsior Lodge K of P, No. 3, will have charge. Also the Hod Carriers Union will turn out. The remains will be at the residence Friday and Saturday. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Mrs. Mabel Ashley who died December 24th, 1916. I would like to have her here, but God he wants her there. Dedicated to Mabel by her loving sister and devoted husband. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank, *Friends for* their kindness and florals in our most and hours, Sunday, December 23, when we held our dear mother, America Scott to rest. We also wish to thank Rev. Jackson who offered and Mrs. A. W. Russell, undertaker for their splendid service. Mr. and Mme. Scott and family. 4229 R. Ferdinand. We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and kindness on account of the and death of our dear wife and daughter, Mrs. Minne-Williams. We especially thank Mr. W. C. Gordon, Mr. James Harrison, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Russell. LeRoy Williams, husband; Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Williams, parents. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Rosemary Quamar 600, London, S69 4107 Pineay Ave. ACKLIN-MORRIS WEDDING First To Be Performed In Farish By New Rector, R. A. Clarke, Of All Saints Church The wedding of Miss Minnie Morris of 4254 Cote Brillianthe and Mr. Charles D. Acklin of Grumite City, Ill. was celebrated Christmas morning at 9:00 o'clock at All Saints Episcopal Church, Father D. E. Clarke, officiating. Miss Morris had for her bridesmaid her sister, Miss May Morris, Lieut. Walter Lowe of Camp Grant was groomsmans, which afforded considerable dignity and military bearing to the occasion. The bride's gown of pink crepe de chine, decorated with pink and white beads was most beautiful in effect. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia reses, and wore a wreath of ornament blossoms. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Morris of 4254 Cote Brillianthe Avenue. She is quite popular in the social circles of St. Louis and is an native member of All Saints Episcopal Church, serving in the capacity of choir member. Mr. Acklin has been a resident of Granite City, Ill., for some time, where he is employed by a big corporation as a mechanic. The married couple is distinguished as being the first to have been joined in holy wedlock by the Rt. Rev. Clarke, since his coming to this section as recorder. Clarke performed the marriage ceremony, wearing the role for the first time, that was given him by the vestrymen of his church. Following the marriage there was a large reception from 3 to 6 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. The following guests were present; Father D. R. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Trendway Street, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. Estelle of Madison, Ill. Rev. Jashevsky, Madison, Ill., Mrs. Kelib Jones, Mrs. Lena Penn, Mrs. Leslie Hill, Mrs. Nanjie Bailley, Mrs. Goddard Hill, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Goddard Worley, Miss Jashevsky, Mobil Story, Mobil Fooseett, Matilda Brewer, Beulah Jackson, Birdie Hegmann, Milred Brooks, Lieut. Walter Lowe, Lieut. Evans; Messrs. Price, C. Dunn, M. Thomas, David Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Herden, Mrs. F Crowder, Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael, Mr. Williams, Madison, Ill. Wills Clariborne, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Acklin. The guests were served by the Schuler Catering Co., in out of the ordinary. yet stylish manner: MENU Cocktail Dinner Turkey Peas Cassarole Oyster Dressing Mashed Potatoes Rolls Cranberry Sauce Ripe Olives Celery Fruit Salad on Lettuce Leaves, with Macaroni Dressing French Rolls Champagne Crème de Mint Ice Cream with shape of various fruit, Wedding Cake, gorgeously decorated with dunk and white colors The newly yelds are the recipients of an abundance of valuable gifts, among which are numerous pieces of cut glass and silverware. Mr. and Mrs. Acklin are domiciled at their beautifully appointed home, 4256 Cote Brillante, where they will receive friends. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Vashon left for the East Christmas morning at 8:00 o'clock, where they will spread two weeks at New York. Mr. Vashon will deliver three scheduled addresses under the direction of the National Headquarters of the N. A. A. C. P., Philadelphia and Washington. We desire to thank the friends of the different churches, charitable clubs and individuals for the valuable baskets and money as compliments of the season. Rev. and Mrs. B. W. Steward, 3432 Lacede Ave. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy underwear and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Bomont 2219 Central 4012 R. If you are paying rent, I will sell your homes on a rent basis, without interest on the monthly payments. Hilbeth Hage. Law Kern Estate, Insurance and Notary Public. 2645 Lawton Ave. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy underwear and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Bomont 2219 Central 4012 R. Calling cars, bills, letter heads, dodgers, pliaccards, see Argus, 2341 Market St. System Taught by Mail or at College --- MME. S. BEDFORD the original won- derful 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. BE INDEPENDENT! Now is the time to learn the art of growing hair as the demand is greater than the supply. Mme. Bedford's "Bedfordine" hair grower is the best made for growing and beautifying all kinds of hair 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." FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE Packard and Peerless Touring Cars and Limousines For Hire 3634 WEST PINE BOULEVARD ILL PAY MY BILLS SO YOU CAN PAY YOURS M. B. BALDI She also cures "Tetter" and other scalp dis grower and watch the results. We will se one ounce box of "BEDFORDINE to any ad Agents W Enclose Stamp for reply Madame S. B 4241 Finney Avenue FOR AUTOMOBIL Sam Shepard's Day and D Always call LINDELL 1038 o Packard and Peerless Touring Cars 3634 WEST PINE B Gagare: Lindell 4937 ```markdown ``` Residence: Lindell 4529 HARVEY 7 Passenger Pierce Arrow Automobile For Hire Stand: HARRIS' Drug Store Hornton 197 PHONES Central 200 ST. LOUIS, MO. Business and Pro- Cards, Business For Sale or Rent Stores, Flats, Help Situations Wanted, Rooms, Rooms and per line; minimum Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Must be neat and clean, good schooling necessary. Apply 1000 Franklin Ave. LIVE AGENTS WANTED. To represent the following Rooms Company, Delightful work good pay. See Mr. Lemon, 2804 Pine St. before December 31. FOR RENT. Newly furnished rooms with telephone service and all modern conveniences. GARAGE FOR RENT simply for three weeks or eight weeks reasonable. 3127 Third Street or rail. Bonmont 1265. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished front ball rooms on the first floor. Gentleman only. DLXS West Belle Pl. Phone Lincoln Tass R. (12144) BOAR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms, electric light, hot water, heat. Five unattached rooms, third floor, electric light and water. Large barn and storage for three automobiles. 1435 West Belle Pl. Call Defiance N. (12143) FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. Couplies preferred. 3224 Pine St. 12144. FOR RENT - Family, family have nicely furnished rooms, for $2.25 per week, including electric lights, bath, phone, for coupe, or good men. Lindell 1864 W. 4221 W. Hialeah 11-23-4 FOR RENT - Four rooms, toilet and bath, $1250.00 929 Sempra Avenue, Apply 3295a, Sempra Avenue, (12-14-4) FOR RENT - Nasty furnished rooms with all modern conveniences, 3537 Lawton, Phone Lindell 3294w. (12-14-4) If it is of interest to you, it will interest some one else. Write your questions and send them in. FOR RENT - Two furnished rooms in family of two, for joint and wife, Bath, gas, electric lights, 4261w St. Ferdinand, Phone Lindell 4287-R. (12-7-1) FOR RENT — Beautiful, bright 9-room that, bath, gas pictures, new furniture. 3210a Lucas Ave. Inquire, room 311 International Life Blvd. 722 Chestnut St., between 10 and 12 mornings. FOR RENT — Four rooms toilet and bath $15.00. 3029 Semple Ave. Phone Forest. 3051 W. Apply 3029a Semple Ave. (12-21-3) FOR RENT — Nearly furnished room with all modern conveniences. 4318 Cote Brilliante. Phone Lindell 2304w. (12-21-4) FOR RENT — Nearly furnished room for couple and use of house. 3033a Marnice Pl. (12-21-4) FOR RENT — Four rooms and bath for $15.00. 1701 N. Garfison 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 6734 w. 12-21-4 FOR RENT—Large garage. Apply 4217 West Belle. Phone Lindell 5432. (12-14-4). FOR RENT—Two adjoining front rooms, first floor, heat, electric light, phone and use of kitchen. Married couple preferred. 4417 West Belle. (12-28-4). FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room in private family, for groomer only. 3534 Lawton. Phone Lindell 2623 W. (12-28-4). FOR RENT—One nearly furnished room with electric lights and phone service. 4338 Cottage Ave. (12-28-4) LOST - Autograph Album with kodak pictures of mountains, houses, and people. Reward of returned to 4213 Washington. FOR RENT - New furnished room in family of two, to use, respectable couple, or lady. 4221 West Belle. (12 28 4) FOR RENT - Unfurnished room 4310 West Belle. (S. F. L.) PROTECT YOUR HOMES in story, 2 acres of ground... if your BALDWIN ST., 2700.2 - 15 rooms, and 2 store rooms, lot 34x129. W. BELL, 3031 - 10 rooms, lot 34x147. W. BELL, 3031 - 10 rooms, lot 34x147. FOR SALE Coal and Kindling Wood In any quantity delivered Express and Hauling call on David Bush No. 15 S. Leonard Axe 30x130 feet..... CASS AVE., 2405-14 rooms, lot. CLARK AVE., 109-9 rooms, lot 25x85 CLARK AVE., 2714-6 rooms, lot 25 x99 COOK AVE., 3066-8 rooms, lot 25 ft. COOK AVE., 4006-6 rooms, lot 25x62 COTE, BRILLIANTE., 4447-9 Lot 50 x135 COTTAGE AVE., 4522-5 rooms, lot L. & icach ing est, sets in ple, ers W. FINNEY AVE., 3820—Store and 5 rooms and bath FINNEY AVE., 3831—Store and 5 liv- ing rooms, 25 foot lot. FINNEY AVE., 4051—2 story stone front, 7 rooms, lot 25x150. FAIRFAX AVE., 4174—7 rooms, lot 30x125. GOOD AVE., 2415—2 4 room brick flats, 30 ft, lot. GOOD AVE., 2919—7 rooms, lot 26x 130. LAWTON AVE., 3522—9 rooms, lot 25 x128. LAWTON AVE., 3437—9 rooms, 2 o. h. rooms, lot 22x125 MAGAZINE ST, 3111-6 rooms, lot 30x125 ets. th. NATRICE PL, 3108-8 rooms, lot 30 x90 OREGON ST, 1804-8 rooms, lot 25x th. e. 155 ft. PRAIRIE AVE., 4165—Lot, 72x114, 1 store and 16 rooms, and lodge hall. ST. FERDINAND, 4234—3 rooms, lot 25 ft., pantry and basement. ST. FERDINAND, 4273 W—7 rooms. lot 28x134 VERKMOUNT AVE., 6137—9 rooms, lot 128x125 WHITTIER ST., 1914—Lot. WHITTIER ST., 1714—2 story brick Bell Phone, Lindell 2378 ST. FERI 10t 28x VERMOUT 128x125 BEN, The Tailor Abernathy Realty Co. 2363 Market Bell Phone, Bomont 2340 Kinloch Phone, Central 8174 -L Bomont 2726 Central 5048 You can always depend upon Henry Braun. for lowest prices in Staple and Fancy Groceries 1700 Goods Avenue. UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Mias Birdie Beal, licensed embalmer for ladies. Livery carriages furnished for all occasions. Open day and night. PHONES: Bomont 1644 Central 8771 2336 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. For a limited time only, I will make the Tailor- pairing price: Ingrown Nails, 50c, Club Nails, 50c, Soft Corns, 50c, Hard Corns, 25c, Vascular Gorns, 60c, Callous removed from bottom or side of Foot, 50c and 60c. I also treat Bunions. All extractions without pain. Don't stand on the corner and see your friends go by. Get in the game. Join the Uniform Bank. Any company is what you make it. Pythian Go. Offers you special indulgences. Best Capt. Gives any night at Pythian Ball. Letter writing, copying, shorthand and typewriting, neatly done by Madriene Hill at L. S. Williams' office Call or phone, Bell, Bgmont 2220 or Kinlech, Central 6322. The Christian Spiritualist Church has moved from 2339a Wash St. to 2917 N Conard Avenue. Services vary tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. at Hodidiamont car, get off, at 330 Franklin Ave., walk-north to 917 N --- --- Pay us $300.00 for a lot 25x200 ft. and we will furnish the money to build you a Brand New House, to suit your taste, at Enfield and Ashland Ave. This offer is to the first six, people who finish paying for their lots first. Terms: All cash or one third cash and balance in 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 Abernathy Realty Co. 2363 Market St. Phones: Central 8174-L. Bonmont 2340 LODGES Ionic Lodge No. 21. A. F. & A. M.—meets the First Tuesday night of each month at Masonic Temple. H. L. Smith, W. M., S. F. Phillips, Secy. F. J. Brown Lodge No. 20. A. F. & 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, Secy. J. L. Henderson Lodge 116—meets 1st Monday night of each month in lodge room No. 2, at Masonic Temple, 3619 Easton Ave. Visiting brothers are welcome—Thomas Patterson, W. M. Dover B. Holmes, See'y. True Blue Lodge No. 107—meets first Tuesday night of each month at 8 o'clock at Masonic Temple. Spot- wood Rice, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, See'y. Mount Olive Chapter No. 3—meets 3rd Wednesday night of each month. R. A. James, H. P.; A. B. Thomas, See. Onward Guild 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, See'y. 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. Luck, Secretary. Suits Made to Order, also Remodeling of Ladies and Gents, Garments, Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing. A Lot of Unclaimed Clothes at Lowest Prices 115 N. THERESA AVE. A PLAYER PIANO FOR $140. BENJAMIN 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 priced instruments are the rarest bargain. We give a written guarantee with every sale. We give extension of time in sickness or trouble. Give us your business. $1.30 per week will pay for an Upright. Of course, we have all grads up to $1000. It will pay you to visit our how names before selecting your Christmas instrument. A purchase from us is a safe investment. We have a capital of $2,000,000 to support our promises. We shall be pleased to have you call or phone Bomont 1722 W and we will call on you. CHAS. H. WATKINS. 2905 Eacade Ave. PILES Don't submit to an operation for sales until you have completed your Jones preparations. It will take 30 days after you have completed your duties, it costs you nothing. Send me your resume. Write at once indicating the date the letter was received. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Property For Sale Look at the following property, which we offer for sale at rare 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. rooms, lot 15 W. BELL, 4311—10 rooms, lot 35 ft. W. BELL, 4447—9 rooms, lot 6x140. W. BELL, 4482—8 rooms, lot 6 BELL AVE, 3743—4 rooms, lot 36x147 BELL GLADE, 2409—8 rooms, lot 3 BERNARD ST—4 rooms BOTANICAL ST, 3968—11 rooms, lot 1000 1000 1000 EVANS AVE. 3513 - 6 rooms, lot. EWENY AVE. 835 - South, lot. FINNHAY AVE. 3513 - 9 rooms, lot. 1055 story brick, stone front..... LAWTON AVE. 8423-9 rooms lot.... LAWTON AVE. 3111.... LAUCLEE AVE. 3420-10 rooms.... LEFTINGWELL AVE. 709-N - S 125 PAGE BLV., 3940 2—12 rooms, lot 30 x162 PAGE BLV., 3950—9 rooms, PAGE BLV., 4217—9 rooms, lot 30 ft. PAGE BLV., 4947—7 rooms, lot. PINE ST., 2927—8 rooms, lot. PINE ST., 3427—7 rooms, lot. 25x 11 rooms, lot 25x136... WINDSOR PLACE., 3848—Rooming house, lot 60 ft. Central 5048 A. L. Beal JONES: 1844 3-8 a.m. 871 3-8 a.m. 3-8 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday, 4-6 p.m. DR. A. N. VAUGHN Physician and Surgeon NOTICE! ARE YOU A PYTHIAN? NOTICE Every Reasonable Demand is Met By the Pending Bill 3218-30 Olive Street Saint Louis, Missouri "More For Your Money" Furniture Bought and Sold for Cash or Taken in Exchange for Moving. MOVING - - STORAGE - - PACKING - - SHIPPING New and Used Furniture I BUY AND SELL REPAIRING ON ALL KINDS WHAT HAVE YOU? See me . . B-4-U buy elsewhere Phone BOMONT 138 J. A. SHIELDS, 2607 Lawton Ave. St. Louis Mo. For a Fair Street Railway Settlement Every Reason th Criticism of the pending settlement ordinance—except that of the few men who wish to bankrupt the system and break up the all-city service—has simmered down to these demands: "1—A fair appraisal of the value of the United Railways system as a basis for Company profits. "2—The limiting of the profits of the Company to a fair return on this appraised value. "3—The application of all the surplus above this reasonable return on the appraised capital to Improved service or, if earnings justify it, to reduced fares. "4—Municipal control of service. "5—The City's right of purchase at an appraised value." So far as the State law permits, the pending ordinance drafted by your City Government after many months of thorough investigation and discussion meets all of the above demands. 1-The City Government's consulting engineer and valuation expert HAS MADE AN APPRAISAL for the City of the capital value of United Railways property. He has appraised its purchase value at $60,000,000, or $17,000,000 less than our own engineer's appraisal. 2-The pending bill enables the City Government to limit the Company's share of earnings, for bond interest and dividends, to 6% yearly on the $60,000,000 appraised value. State Commissions recognize that street railways should earn 8% on capital value, to maintain good credit, and be able The United Ra Bell, Bomont 807 Prosser's Furniture & Stores Time Payment Dealers In NEW AND SLIGHTLY USED FURNITURE 3 218-30 Olive Street "More For Your Money" Furniture Bought and Sold for Cash or Taken in Exc. MOVING STORAGE PACKING New and Used Furniture I BUY AND SELL REPAIRING OF ALL KINESIS WHAT HAVE YOU See me . . B-4-U buy e Phone BOMONT 138 J. A. SHIELDS 2607 Lawton Ave. St. A SCIENTIFIC HAIR GEL Guaranteed to produce a healthy look of the most defective TEN YEARS ON THE A AGENTS WANTED EVER Mrs. Victoria Clay- 209 N. Jefferson Ave. THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Sick, Accident and Death Benefits. All in One Policy No Better Insurance Sold For The Money Home Office: WAINWRIGHT BLDG., St. Loui. to give adequate good service keeping pace with city growth. Your City Government has appraised our property at $60,000,000 for possible purchase and for an enforced reorganization to get rid of the so-called "water" in our securities. But by limiting us to 6% on $60,000,000 the City establishes in the pending bill an. EARNING valuation of only $45,000,000, at the necessary 8% State regulation rate. There is not a chance that the State Public Service Commission, or any other competent authority, [would appraise our capital value as low as $45,000,000. The City's valuation expert admits that an inventory valuation today would show a capital value much larger than $60,000,000. Your City Government in the pending bill has taken advantage of this Company's urgent need for a settlement that would avert bankruptcy and save our stock holders from unjust loss of their equity in the property. The City has driven a threwd, hard bargain—a bargain as hard as our security holders could accept. 3—The bill provides, through the Board of Control which it creates, a means by which the City Government can apply to service extensions and betterments every dollar of street railway earnings over 6% on the appraised capital value. The power to regulate service and car fares is lodged by State law exclusively in the Missouri Public Service Commission. It was lodged there by the deliberate act of the people's law-makers, upon the demand of those St. Louisans who now want this power exercised by the City Government, from which they helped take it. 4—Municipal control of service is impossible except with the consent of the State Commission, which the people of Missouri including the people of St. Louis created to exercise this control. The pending bill provides that the City Government shall resume such control, if the State Commission will consent. 5—The pending bill gives the City the right of purchase—which the City does not now possess—AT THE APPRAISED VALUE ALREADY ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY'S OWN VALUATION EXPERT. Summed up, the bill gives the City these powers it now lacks: 1—To buy the street railways at its own appraisement, $17,000,000 lower than ours, and at least $20,000,000 less than cost of reproducing the today. 2—To enforce use of every dollar of earnings, over 6% on the appraised value, for service extensions and betterments. 3-To control the kind and quantity of service, if your State Public Service Commission consents that it shall do so. The bill gives the Company 1—An undisputed official permit for a term no longer than our disputed permits now run. 2—Reduction of taxes averaging $75,000 a year for 31 years. We have already given this to our employees in higher wages. 3—A credit basis indispensable to any betterment of service or wages. Every day of delay in making a settlement postpones better service and better wages, and increases the risk that hundreds of St. Louis stock holders may lose their equity in the property. 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Lindell. 41162 Carter’s Little Liver Pills ‘ou 01 3 mY. ‘ t AMSESE. ‘i RTER'S IRON PILLS WALNUT ICE AND FUEL-CO. “GENERAL.HAULING ee ee Phone: Bomont 1851-R . -... 2753 WALNUT 81 ttt ek ee eee tts - s Here “Directory. + PEERED EEED FEEEEEEEET EES gt James A, M. E. Chareh, Gt. Ferd-, ‘Thessslonian Missionary Baptis ‘and Pendleton Streete—Sunday, | Chureh—504 Montroje Ave. Sunday and errr Preaching, | prayer meeting 6 «mj prenching, 1 Aieacm, and.&-p.m..-Yeung Peoples’... mecand 8p ay Biiay school Ip Bosition, Sta 7:30. Olase meeting, | mj B- ¥-B.-W, 0:90} Wodaesday Tussday,-8.p-m. Bev. William 2 ing 8 p--th.¢-Priday;-prayer-meet pastor. ees ee ai ainioeney» ecleiy Ai sree meee Tuendny ia-each month st. ae EE Ge fas none aor Gein Sendo: AS” Bs zr gah TOS RAE TERS See Nes Tag eee Maaeud Maple CARR na Se eee ah 3 ms | on De m5 ‘y-achoo!; 5 Sea eee ee rere 528s WF Lyrae, cegekingh Wollonbdey-and- Pi St. Peters’ Av M. EB Chet, gin. | 297 8 Pm Rey. Acerca, Pastor ‘UF anid Montgomety Sts., unday : B cl reaching A100 a.m, and 8:00 p.| teu pireot—Preashing woe en a Sunday-school, 2: p.m. day, 11 am, 3 pm, and § pm. Rev. 8.8. Pitcher, pastor. Sunday-echool, I”p. m.; Be ¥. P. U., 6:3 Cade cn Pp. -m.; Mission Gireie, fourth Sunda; Bt Marks A.M. E. Zion Choreh,| is each: month” Rev. D. W.: Morri Loffiugwell and Bernard St—Serviees | Parton as vat 11:00 a: m. ‘Sunday-school at 1:00 pt) Soke ®t. Clase meeting;. Friday evening at | Antioch Baptiat Chureh, North’ Mal 3:00. Reverend F.. W. Alstork, the Pes-!ket and Goode Ave.-Preaching, Sun sor, will preach special sermons, morn: daye-dy-11-a- mi, amd 8p: ti. Bunda, ing and evening. ‘Gchanl ak 2" tae RT ty ce ae QUINN CHAPEL A. M, E. Rear, S21 Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 a: m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a. ax. ~-Clavs meeting, Thursday. => Cepot eidpw ds Le Watson, Pastor, 3 Neer ea Tn al BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, 6216 Wells Ave.—Preaching Bundays, 11 a. m, and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursdays, § p. m. Rev. E L, Clarks, pastor. Wayman A. M.'E. Church, 23rd and Wash Streot—Pronehing Il a. m. and 3p om: Believer 6:30 p.m, Cluss meeting Tuesday, 8p .m. Prayer meet- img Thursday, 8 p.m. Rev. A R. Dobbins, pastor. : Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. BETHANY BAPTIST MISSION, 4000 Fairfax Ave, Preaching Bunday 11:00 5. m. and §:30.p. m. Sunday school at 1:30 p.m. Mid-week serviecs Wednesday and Fri- day evenings. Rev. J.H. Oden, Pastor. First Baptist Chureh of och, Mon sd. preaching 1) ae and 8 p.m. Sunday-echool at 10 a, m. Bible reading at 6:30 p. m. Weekly meetings, Tucsday and Thureday at 8 p. m. “Communion, second Sanday. in each month. Rov. P. Hople, pastor; KE. L. Brown, clerk. Leonard: Avenue Baptist Church: 36 3. Leonard: Ave.—Sunday,. Preaching 11:00° am, and 8 p. m. Sunday ‘Sehool 1:00 p.m. B, Y. P. U. 6:00 p. m Prayer Mesting Wednesday night. ‘Rev. P. W. Dunavant, Pastor, er “9740 Walnut. Union A.\M. E. Chureh, Webste Groves—Serviggs at 11 a, m. and 7:3 py. m. Sabbath\School 9 a. m. Rev W. H, Pearson, Pastor; A. J. Saundors Secretary, Asbury Memorial M. E. Chureh, 429) Cottage Ave. Sunday school, 9:30. a. m7 preaching 11 a.m. and § p. m. Spworth League, 7 p.m. -Claxs meet- ing “and” Bible class, Wednesday, 8 p. am, Rev, W. W. Goff, pastor. BAPTIST CHURCH - “2018 Laclede Avenue ' Synday-school at 10 a, im. Preach: ing: a, m. and 8 p.m. Bible Band at 5:30, Prayer services Thursday sights. Rev. E. Foster, Pastor, Redemption of Souls Spizitual Chureh, ‘$15 N. Beaumont Street. Sunday school service 10 a. m., chureh’ services 11a. m.and 8 p.m. and ° messages, Meeting at 8: p. m. Wednesday and Thursday.” Seance at 8.p. m, Tuesday and: Fridgy. Mrs.’ Julia. Johnson, ora- cle; Rev, James -D, Miller, . pastor; eat Sma president; Mise A. I. Voorhies, secretary.‘ Tabermacle Baptiet 374 Prize ee eee 9, tm, unday-echool, 1:80 p.m. B. . Fs U.. 0:80 p.m. Wednesday, § Dp. m. Brotherhood mesting. Friday, & p. m., raver Meeting Rev. 8. A. Moseley, FIRST FREE BAPTI8T CHURCH; 3052 Papin Stroct. Preaching; second, third and fourth Sundays. in enact. month, af Hoa. m, and 8 p.m Sen- day sehool 1 p. m.; C. Eteatety, 0.80 pm Preaching Wednesday_night, § p._mi__Prayer meeting Friday & p.m, Communion services second Sunday in sash month, Wev, A HD Hoste, pas tor, phone Central 3193 or. Olive 1676, any time from 8 ani, to 12:30, p.m. aiid 3p. m. to 5:30 pm. s . Magdalene Baptist Chureh, $430 Mar: het. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Preach” fag, 11:00 =. m:" B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Preaching, 8:00 p. m,- Midweok. services, Tuesday night, preaching 8:00 pm. Thursday night prayer meeting; fourth Friday night sach.month, -Mis- sion Cirele. Communion first Sundsy aight each month’ Rev. L. R Chaney, Pastor. Sister M. B. Hardin, Clerk. *: Northern Baptist Chareh, 600 8, Eve- ing Ave.—Sunday service, prayer meet- ing, 5:30 a, m.; preaching, 11:30 0 m., and 8 p.m; Sunday-sehool, 1 p.m; B. Y. P. U.. 6:30 p. mi Miasion Oirele, 7:90 p.m. each Monday; preaghing, 8 Am cach Wedncoday; prayer meeting p.m. each Priday. - Rev. J:~O: Mar- tin, pastor; residence, 2710 Mille. Thetsslonian ‘Missionary Baptist Church—504-Montroge Ave. Sunday, prayer meeting 6 a-o+ preaching, 11 Som-and-# pe my Bkday- school Tp mB. YP. 0, 165805 Wediedday, presetiing 6p. in; Priday,-prayer-meet- ing 8 p. mj Minefonary Kociety, frst pa mgaeet CSS IRA WET RRO Re “Second” Mapter hares Kinioch Patk—Preaching, Sundays, 11s. i. and 8 p. m.; ‘Bunday-schoo!; 1 p.m; Weekly meetings, Wednesday and Fri- days, 8 p. m Rey. ALP. Harold, Pastor, — | Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1429 N. 12th Street—Preaching every Sun- day,.11 am, 3 pm, and 8 pm; Sunday-echool, Ip. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m; Minsion_ Gireta, fours Sunday i each: month? Rev. D. W.: Morris, Pastor S Sag Antioch Baptist Chureh, North’ Mal Ket and Goode Ave. LPreaching, Sun- daye°#t-21-e mand 8:p. m. Sunday Behool at 1 p.m. BLY. PU. at 6:30 Pm Prayer meeting, Wednesday: at 8 p.m, Communion “Bervices, Second Sunday in onch month. Rev. Wm. L. Perry, M. D. Pastor. on: = ‘Third’ Corinthian” “Baptist Church, 13th and Biddle streets —BSunday, prayer meeting, 5 p.m. Preaching, 11 am, 3 p.m: and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 1p. m. Prayer mecting, Tues: day-night: Preaching, Thursday night Fourth Sunday in each month Covon. ant and Communion: Rey. J. W. Hall, pastor; M. _C,__Crosby, clerk: Pete ‘Brown, treasurer. - Providence Baptist Church, Koiner ly “and' Pendleton Avenves.—Sunday, Preaching 11a, m. and.8 p. m. Sun day-school, 1 p.m. BY. P.U.7 p m. Prayer meeting, Friday 8 p.m Covenant and Lord’s Supper, fourth Sunday 3 p. m. Mission Circle. Prayer Meeting enieaPriday, 8:30 p.m. Rov E, Calvin‘ Cole.’ pastor, 3121 Fair Ave Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday Preaching, 11:00 » m. and 8:00 p.m. Sabbath schoo! 10:00 a. mj BY. PU, 6 p.m. Wed nesday: Preaching 8:00 p.m; Friday: Prayer Meeting, 8 p.-m., Mission serv feo, third Friday, 8 p.m. - Business meeting Friday before the fourth Lord's day in each" month. Rev. Wm Anderson, Pastor.~: Mt, Olive Baptist Chureh No, 9, 1405 Morgan St. Bunday, prayer’ meeting, 15 a mj preaching, 11 a. m, 3p. m. and 18:30 p.m. Sunday-sehool,” 1:30 p.m ‘Prayer meeting and Mission >Cirele, Toceday night. Prayer’ and praise meeting; Friday night. Third Sanday in—-each—month~ Covenant meeting. Fourth Sunday communion, Rev, A. Dickson, pastor, Thomas. Miller, clerk. Mount. Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin. St, Sunday: Preaching, . 11:00 ja. m.-and 8:00 p. ‘m., Stnday-school 4:30 p. m.- Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p,m. “ Gospel Temple Baptist Chireh, 623 N, Beaumont St. Sunrise priyer service 5:30 am. Preaching, 11:00 qm, Sun- day, achool, 1:39. pam. B. Y..P: U., 6:3° p.m Preaching, §:00. pm...\id-week services, ‘Tuesday and Fridxy evenings 8:00 p.m. Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor; Sister Simms, church clerk, 2623. N. Pendleton Ave; > Lutheran Chureh,.1761- Morgait St Sunday. preaching )¥ p.m. Sunda) school 3’ p.m, Crtechetical Litre tion, Thursday, § p.m: Day- sthool, every day, 9, m.—3"p. m. Rev. H. Ch Gans “Gay Street Mission, 1212 Gay St. Preaching. 11:00, Sunday morning: Sunday school 1:00 p.m. Epworth Lougie 7:00 p, m., preaching, 8:00. p. im. “Class mpeting every Thursday eve- ning, $:00 p.m Rev, J.-H. Payne, Pastor, 3 Communion of Souls oa hold theix regular services Bunday 11 ee mand 8 pom., Lyceum, 10a. -m,; fsennée Tuesday and Friday at © p.m. eonducted by, Mra, Carvline’ Armstend and M. Aintoinotte Howard, R. N., Miss ClemmitineHateh, socretary; Cordelia Anderson, tfeasurer; M. © Antoinette ) , RN. pastor; Mra. ‘Carrie Par- ton, Rhgistant paator. 2641 Teueas .Ave. Phone, Mgnt. 9616R. 5. <: Union Ao ME. Chureh, Shady and ‘Aven, Rev. W. H. Fearson, Pastor; J. E. Sanders, Secretary and: Superintendent of Sanday ‘sebool.: Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:30 p.m. Clase meeting Thereday night. HARRISON AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH 415 So, Harrison Ave., Kirkwood, Mo. Sunday preaching at 11:00 «, m. and 8:00 p.m. Visitors welcome. Rev. I H. Monroe, Pastor. The Churek of God and Saints of Chiat, 305 “Pairfax“Serviges Sin day at 7330, Wednesday at 7:30,. Fri day at 7:30, Saturday (Sabbath) at bam, and the rest of the day. Ie I. H. Anderson, pastor. ‘ g . 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These facts are verified by many testimonials of both races. _ Agents: wanted everywhere: Pos particulara, eall or write A. B. Green, 63% Wagmer -Ave., St, Louis, Mo Phome, Cabany 3946, es NEXT WEEK AT THE PENDLETON THEATRE This Broker Wants to show how trous are enjoying a new vacation this week and the house is being filled to capacity at each show. The sensation is a show-bearer, called Big Jim, who weighs 10 pounds. Jim's net consists of seventy pounds, but his main fort is dancing in the features the "She Who Shows It" with such action that the audience screams with excitement. That is also some wrestler. Since they have been made to throw bells to help the manager offer of $1,000 to a athlete he has so agreed to pay. Miss Jimmie has an all-star singer with a gift for tote-pops opens the show-bearer, and she is dangling to her work and and of herself applauds. Edwards and Edwards, cousins and woman open lovely with pizzing and dazzling, and make an attentive gift. Their comedy lives on mostly still in work. The show-bearer has a hit on account of his eccentricity. The lady sings well. How "Mouse Sleek Blues," has been right training. The team closes with a doctor song. "You Got To Stop It," and takes the house by storm. Carter and Liverpool, two pints have an act replete with good food, fire jokes, brisk action and originality. Carter, sings, "Good Rye Broadway. Hello France" and Liverpool is given with "Ragtime Volunteers." Their military burlesque drill is a neat comedy stunt. Paul Carter is a finished sctor, who has been a tutor of many of the vaudeville stars of today. His sctor to an act is always an assurance that something new is on tap. This act is making good and keeps the petrogs laughing or cheering throughout. The Bruce Jay Perry of the best companies playing in vandeville will come to the Browning Washington Theatre next week. The organization is headed by Bruce and Bruce reputed performers, and comprises a chorus of Credel Belles. Their reputation is highly versatile, ranging from long drama to ballet. They will be a relicable press release the company will make the biggest hit any that has been booked at Mr. Tariff's theatre this season. This will be a special matinee New Year's day, beginning at 2 p.m. NEW MOVIE THEATRE Market Near Jefferson A Happy and Prosperous New Year The good will you have shown us, is a valuable gift for which we own you our singe rehearsal and our best efforts to serve of the coming year. Sunday, December 23 Sunday, December 20 Triangle Photos Present ROY STEWART" The fearless coaching star-in "ONE SHOT ROSS" A Western Thriller Also Triangle photographs Monday December 31 "THE PHANTOM HUSBAND" A Triangle Play NEW YEAR'S DAY Bluebird Photographs present Franklin- Farnum in a new singing photoplay "ANYTHING ONCE" Friday, January 4 "BROADWAY ARIZONA" One of the Greatest Tenangle Plays SERIAL Mondays----"SEVEN PEARLS" Tuesdays----"WHO IS NUMBER ONE" Thursdays----"THE FIGHTING TRAIL" Friday----"THE HIDDEN HAND" Saturdays----"Greater Vittagraph Productions. COMING "A DAUGHTER OF UNCLE SAM" The Serial Supreme 1918 THE RETINA THEATRE TWENTIETH AND MARKET EVERY THURSDAY "THE MYSTERY SHIP" OTHER SERIALS Saturday, Dec. 29.—10th Episode of "THE RED ACE" Sunday, Dec. 30-7th Episode of "WHO IS NUMBER ONE" Tuesday, Jan. 1-14th Episode of "THE LOST EXPRESS" Assisted by Sheldon Lewis, Airline Pretty and Mahlon Hamilton. This is a fascinating and thrilling serial. 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