Voice of the People

The Voice of The People VOL. I. NOTICE To pastors and members of the various churches: You do not understand or forget to vote when you buy. Every nickel spent, even when you pay your bill, may count as votes. Ask Mr. Smith about voting when you buy. He has to postpone this until you catch the idea. Three prizes to be given away to the churches that raise the highest amounts. First prize, a suit of clothes: 2nd prize, a pair of shoes; 3rd prize, a genuine Panama hat. When you buy do not forget to vote. Try to put your pastor over the top, by buying your groceries, etc., from Jno. H. Smith and see that x is marked behind your pastor's name. The ballot is good for one vote. The ballot will not be counted if more than one name has an x. Vote for any church you wish, and do not forget to put an x behind. Vote for one of these churches: Union Baptist, the Rev. Williams, pastor; Providence Baptist, the Rev. Wheeler, pastor; Mallieu M. E., Rev. Roberts; Allen Chapel, A. M. E., the Rev. Brown; Pleasant Valley Baptist, the Rev. J. T. Flynn; East Jerusalem Baptist, the Rev. Overstreet; St. Elmo Baptist, the Rev. Carter; Second Baptist, the Rev. O. W. Jones; St. John, the Rev. Jones; St. Paul, the Rev. J. S. Williams; Cook's Chapel, the Rev. L. K. Owens; Wesley Chapel, the Rev. Emerson. Come down to the busy corner and hel pput over the program. Please do not forget to vote. SISTER-IN-LAW WIELDS BRICK Mr. Asriah Golden seems to be recovering from his recent catastrophe. His sister-in-law, Willie Mae Kelly, objected to him letting jealousy have its sway with her sister and his wife, Lillian, and tried to see which was the harder, his head or a brick. The brick won, thereby giving Dr. Barnes, as well as Chief Brown, special work to do. Golden remained unconscious for the greater part of Thursday night, as a result of the collision which happened Thursday about two o'clock. Trouble seems to follow Mr. Golden. Not long ago he was accidentally stabbed in the thigh, a little later an accident at the mill caused his hand to be split open, a little later another accident lacerated his shoulder, and a brick somewhat dislocated his left ear. It never rains but it pours. LAUREL, MISS., JUNE 28, 1926. Ford Affords Commotion A Ford owned and operated by Percy Barnes, local auto mechanic of the Kingston district, caused quite a bit of excitement on the Queensburg road when it became attracted by Mr. Otis' cabbages and tried to leave the road and enter the cabbage patch. The embankment being rather high and the fence rather substantial, the Ford failed in the attempt. Barnes and his friends looked rather crestfallen as they crawled from mbeneath the wreckage. No one was seriously hurt but the fence and the Ford. The accident happened Monday evening about 3 o'clock. PRESENT CONSIDERATION By V. Overstreet What are you doing in this day of progress? We are all living in hope for a better day, perhaps, but are we having our best time now, my friends? You should do as others have done, forget th edifferences of the past time and strengthen that which is ready to do. Remember that one's faults are easily to be found, but the glorious part about a real man's life is that he is able to find some good even in the worst. We as life insurance agents are among the leaders of the colored race. Though we may be ignorant as some have said, yet we are yours. I have been with you here in Laurle almost one year and I do not have to take one's word as to our condition here. I know conditions as they are. Colored people, whatever you do, put aside a few pennies now for yourself. If you have a job stick to it and remember the word that was spoken. long ago yet has the same meaning as in time past "to him that hath shall be given and from him that hath not shall be taken even that he hath." Take a policy for your own benefit and keep it. If the National Benefit Life Insurance Company does not meet your expectations there are others even here in Laurel. We want you to pull off those dark shades which causes you to see the world so dark and put on the optimistic glasses of present consideration that you may look across these bridges of years and see Ethiopia just as God will have her be. Yours for the Work National Benefit Life Insurance Co. NO.16 EXCURSION From Laurel to Mobile One of the largest excursions that ever left Laurel moved out from the G. M. & N. depot Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock for Mobile. The train in charge of the Conductor Briton, assisted by the yardmaster, train master, traveling engineer, special detective and the general passenger agent, all of whom took great pride in making it pleasant for the passengers. The train arrived in Mobile at twelve o'clock and was met by a committee who took the passengers straight to Aimwell Baptist church. On arrival Messrs. Thigpen and Hair were introduced to the waiting congregation, after which each made a short talk. Rev. Bizell ascended the rostrum and preaced a wonderful sermon, after which we enjoyed a splendid dinner prepared by the good people of Mobile. At 4:00 p. m. Rev. Davis ascended the rostrum, took for his text "God sent man and stressed The way of the Cross Leads Home." Rev. Davis seemed to have been at his best. It looked at one time as though he would set the house on hallowed fire. After the service the Committee escorted the visitors back to the G. M. & N. Station where they boarded the waiting train for Laurel. They arrived in Laurel at 12:00 p. m. All on board were safe and in good cheer. The committee wish to extend the officials of the G. M. & N. R. R. and Rev. Bizzel and his committee a vote of thanks for their hospitality. COMMITTEE: D. H. Hair W. A. Chapman Jas. Thigpen, chmn. Man Hurt In Accident Mr. Gus Hardin, well-known citizen, driving down Sixth avenue last Monday night, when a flying mail truck hit the rear end of the car and turned it over. Hardin came out from under the car with a piece of glass in his side, which he pulled out himself. Both drivers are resting at the General hospital. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Grey wish to thank friends for their kindness during the illness and death of their little daughter, Thelma Grey. Page Two The Voice of The People Published Weekly at Laurel, Mississippi. Office Over Laurel Drug Store. G. H. CLARK Editor H. L. POLK Associate Editor W. L. McWillie Associate Editor MISS RACHEL SMITH Circulation Mgr. P. A. CHRISTIAN Business Manager Write ups, ten cents a line, six words to the line—Ads. Subscription Rates: 25 Cents Per Month. Dr. Coleman W. Kerry is conducting his meetings at the public library. The house is packed evry night. It is hard to get standing space. I believe if he had a bigger building he would have a larger attendance. The place is not large enough to hold the people. Men and women are coming from all sections to hear him. He did not hold afternoon services Sunday but visited various churches in the city and community. He had a soulstirring meeting last Sunday morning, and one missed half of his or her life if they did not hear that message. He expects to close his meetings Sunday night. There will not be any meeting on Saturday. He urges all who would like to see him Saturday to come in the morning before eleven o'clock. At present, during the meetings, sixty-six persons have confessed. These will connect themselves with the various churches in the city. MUSINGS BY THE OBSERVER Since we began last week talking about collecting, paying, and such things as that, it brings other ideas to mind closely related. It is a Biblical fact that "whatsoever a man soweth, so shall he reap." We know that it is a scientific fact that "for every action there is a contrary reaction of equal proportion." We know that for every cause there is an effect and vise versa. Now these are Facts, and there is no dodging the issue. There are certain inborn or acquired habits that we hhave—good or bad—that will show very evidently in this world in spite o fall can be done or said. It is inevitable. Instances are myriad and various, but for the sake of continuity we shall limit them to one or two. An old storekeeper was looking over his ledger, balancing accounts, and commenting as he went. Some owed him money, could not pay him but were able to take a long and expensive trip very often, some owed and had had bad luck, but he knew their character and knew that they would pay when they could, some could pay only $49 of the $50 they owed and left the fifty cents over on THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE account of pure cussedness, others paid promptly and well. In the end he concluded that "the man who pays his debts is the one who gets on in the world." That statement is correct; and you cannot get around it. Anyone may take a short inventory through our city and find that those who get on are the ones who pay or at least show a willingness to pay their debts. Anyone who has had any business dealings at all will readily call to mind the characters the old storekeeper had on his book. There are some who for the life of them, cannot pay their rent when the day comes, they can tell all kinds of bad luck stories when you go to collect and on tomorrow you will see them on a long automobile trip, or perhaps a new automobile, new furniture that you are helping to buy. Then you will find those who will cause you to walk from one side of town to the other for thirty-five cents and when you get there they cannot pay you but thirty of them to save their lives and tell you to come back tomorrow and get the other nickel. They know you'd be silly to come. They may have the nickel then but will keep it just from "pure cussedness." It is like pulling an eyetooth for them to pay the debt in full. They seem to feel like they are giving you something after they have eaten your groceries, lived in your house, os something similar. The best way to lose some friends is to lend them a dollar. I have had "good friends" until they got in my debt and now they don't speak. There are some who really get in hard luck on account of adverse circumstances, but they no doubt have made either a good or bad name for themselves and shall profit accordingly. Then there are the ones who pay, will sacrifice to pay, who make their obligations the first consideration, those are the ones who "get on." Those are the substantial, reliable, respected families. They hold the community together. Look the mover and see if I am not right. There are certain inevitable laws of justice and they hold in spite of all man can do. Local Happenings The Community Center Club No. 2. was richly entertained June 10 at the home of Mrs. Lula Richardson, 519 East Kingston street. The club has an enrollment of one hundred and fifty members who are interested in putting over any program that will lead to the betterment of our people, physically, mentally, and economiclayy. It has given relief to those found in unfavorable conditions since its organization, and stands ready with willing (Continued on Page Three) WELCOME ST. ELMO BAPTIST Sunday School----9:30 A. M. Services first and third Sundays---- 11:00 A. M., 3 and 7:30 P. M. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night. Conference first Friday night in the month. Bible Class every Sunday afternoon. REV. N. CARTER, Pastor. M-U-S-I-C Vocal and Instrumental Music MRS. HATTIE V. McINNIS Phone 960-W—915 Meridian Avenue P. A. CHRISTIAN UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 503 South 5th. Ave. LAUREL, MISS. Phone 199 "The Price of Funerals is a Matter of Your Own Choice." Motor Equipment—Out-of-Town Patronage Solicited. Office Phones 523-J, 523-W Home Phone 619 T. J. BARNES, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Over Laurel Drug Store 426 Front Street Office Phone 523-J Home 563 H. L. BROWN, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 428 Front Street LAUREL, MISS. DR. E. A. PHILLIPS DENTIST 428 Front Street LAUREL, MISS. --- YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD WITH MARCUS FURNITURE COMPANY SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY 424 Front Street. Telephone 1064 --- OS a : : ‘ Pe : st ee pee ae ‘ e 8 : Ee se : coe : ee ‘ : : ‘ eo : Scere Bt: : : aa ase on eS. 2 sbioni tents anata cunena aca | Been Semmes TS ge Se Hee thee ese hs eee ee Sosnete cage Say Sa : eR OR RR RN, Sa BS ae gi i Sie ee RRR ahs Sa ae a epi ae eae eo Rey 3 SES ge cis ag ee IR Ceca os ee Siena a geeemammae mei ges Sess Rae See ee teat os eee HEE HE j SES RR a a Se Sh Si 2 re i es . 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WE WANT YOU TO MAKE OUR STORE YOUR STORE THE ve eee FINE BROS. ‘THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE LOCAL HAPPENINGS (Continued from Page Two) hearts nad open hands to help those suffering and in need at any time. | Our efficient president, Mrs. Lula Richardson, is looked upon with honor and dignity by the club mmbers, because of the unselfish service rendered and energetic efforts put forth to make the organization successfull and effective civic club among our people in the City of Laurel. Tuesday night a birthday party was given in honor of Miss Mazelle Clarke, in the home of her mother. It was a very anbatie affair and everybody present bai to be in the best of spirits. The editor of the Voice and some of his contemporaries, both male and female, were present. And all were very profuse in maintaining to the hostess, Mrs. Clarke, that the cool breezes of the lo- cation together with the untiring inter- est in making it pleasant for all, made ‘it one of the most enjoyable occasions of the season. _ Messrs. 8. C. Campbell, Jos. Hub- bard, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson of Wig- gins, Mrs. Mary Powe and Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Meridian were in the city last week. While here visited the Rev. E. B. Wood, who at the time was resting at Laurel General hospital. THA SQ Page Three Miss Alma Huddleston, Miss Sanford of Scottsborough, Alabama, Mr. A. D. Otis and H. L. Polk were guests at the home of Miss Mary Moore at the home of her parents on Meridiam avenue Sun- day evening, June 6. A delicious repast was served. Miss Sanford is a student at Haver Institute. She returned home Monday night. Prof. J. E. Johnson was in town Mon- day in conference with the State su- pervisor of Negro schools and other lo- cal interested parties, concerning affairs of the Queensburg Training school. Rev. R. E. Powe was committed to the state hospital for the “insane this week. He was recently discharged from the local charity hospital, and it was said that he was almost normal again. But he was ordered to receive special treatment for the mind in an institution for that purpose. It is hoped that within a short time he will be complete ly re- covered. : Miss Marie Williams left for Chi- cago Monday night after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Williams. Miss Rachael Smith has returned from Livingston, Ala., where she spent a few days visiting her friends and relatives. Uncle Bim notices Mr, A. D. O. mak- ing regular pilgrimages to a red resi- dence on South Ninth. Watch out, my dear sir, you are just a newcomer. Make hay while the sun shines. | Uncle Bim caught an expert trying to | put H. N., the ball head rambler, out of |business. Be careful, expert, that ball | head rambler will hurt you. | Mrs. Pearl Houze of Chicago, Mr. and | Mrs. Davis of Mosspoint, were in the city this week to attend the burial of her grand daughter and their niece, | little Thelma Grey. | Mrs. Clara Britton and little daughter of Hattiesburg are visiting Miss An- nette Swinnie on South Sixth avenue. Prof. J: E. Johnson of Prentis was in town last week in consultation with members of the state department of education and other authorities on busi- ness for the Queensburg Training school. ‘ Mrs. Lovie Rogers of Hebtiesbuny is visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Thurman in Queensburg this week. Mrs. Susie Johnnikin is on the sick list this week. ‘ WHAT DOES IT MEAN: It typifies the idea behind the GENERAL STORE. It means making one store do the work of four; one dollar do the work of three; one man do the work of two—and a consequent reduction in costs and enlargement of service and accomodation to the patrons of the general store. It means consideration. It is a terse symbol and expression of the thought and trade genius of J. RUSH PAYNE General Merchandise Ablest and most powerful of all Laurel General Merchants. The merchant who serves more people, sells more goods than any other retailer in Laurel. We will soon have another large General Store on South Fourth avenue where we intend to serve the people of South Laurel the same as now serve the people of North Laurel from this store. TRADE AT: PAYNE'S GENERAL STORES Page Four "DRESSMAKING" Fashionable work, a specialty. Reasonable prices. See — Mrs. Laura Dantzler 1042-No. 4th. Ave. Laurel. Miss. WINN GARAGE Front Street Auto Repairing Fisk Tires Wrecker Service PHONE 143 If it is help or work that you want, why worry yourself when the Chapman Employment Bureau is at your service? First class help and jobs furnished. Call on us. Chapman Employment Bureau 426 Front Street (upstairs Phone 523-W Laurel, Miss. --- THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Capital and Surplus $350,000 Resources over $4,000,000 4 per cent paid on Saving Accounts Better start a savings account while you are earning. Save for a "Rainy Day." LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI A NATION-WIDE INSTITUTION- J.C.Penney Co. DEPARTMENT STORES YOU KNOW WHERE VALUES ARE Every person who is acquanited with our Values knows how worthwhile they are. Folks who buy here regularly know and other folks know from their friends. You can't keep Good news back. N. C. Mutual Life Ins. Co. The largest Negro Life Ins. Co. in the world. Has the growth of the oak; the solidity of granite." VIGOR MASON, Agent LAUREL, MISS. --- THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE ANNOUNCEMENT P. T. A. TO HAVE ENTERTAINMENT On Friday evening, July 2, the P. T. A. of Queensburg will have a program and entertainment on the church grounds of that community. The program will be made up by different talent of the P. T. A., assisted by local talent of this city. A general lawn party and refreshments will be after the program. This will be a good outing for people in town and all are asked to come and participate. Mrs. Lula Lewis, sec'y. Mrs. W. H. Otis, pres. Mrs. Hattie Thurman, Treas. MRS. HATTIE V. McINNIS Presents Her Music Class in their first Annual Recital at Colored Library Thursday Night JULY 1, 1926 Adults 15c Children 10c Man Dies From Gunshot Jas. Chambraee died Wednesday morning at 11:20 after lingering a few days from his wound received last week from a gun. P. A. Christian will direct the funeral. NOTICE Jno. H. Smith is the headquarters of The Voice of the People. Every Sunday after church when you are warm and blue go to the busy cor- It typifies the idea behind the G one store do the work of four; one do the work of two—and a consequent m service and accomodation to the pat consideration. It is a terse symbol and expressi NOTICE A DOUBLE VOLUME? ner, get a cold drink, Ice Cream and "The Voice" and then you will be happy. The day you see "The Voice" harden not your heart, but open your purse. EARNEST BLAKLEY FINE TAILORING Cleaning, Pressing and Altering of All Kinds Neat Workmanship. Reasonable Prices. Goods called for and delivered promptly. 140 Elm Street Laurel, Miss. U. S. McINNIS UNDERTAKER (Colored) Licensed Embalmer Courtesy and Efficiency Guaranteed. Day and Night Service Phone 960-W 915 Meridian Ave. FOR— Furniture—Victrolas AND— Musical Instruments SEE Laurel Furniture Company A. D. Peden, Manager Phone 297 408, Central Ave. Your Credit is Good GENERAL STORE. It means making dollar do the work of three; one man do reduction in costs and enlargement of tons of the general store. It means n of the thought and trade genius of A SINGLE EXPENSE?