Wisconsin Weekly Blade

Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members The Wisconsin Weekly Blade --- STOCK REDUCING SALE AT The E. & E. Store 20 E. Mifflin St. Commencing Wednesday, November 22 FOR ONE WEEK ONLY PROFITS SACRIFICED TO REDUCE STOCK Your greatest opportunity to buy Ladies' and Misses Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts and Waists at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Come and See LOUISVILLE, KY Miss Aldora Brown Debut and Birthday Party. On the 16th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Brown of 1216 W. Greene St. gave to their daughter Aldora a Debut and birthday entertainment. The affair was one long to be remembered by the fashionable society of the City. Miss Brown is a young lady of a sweet and pleasing disposition, charming manner, talented and greatly admired by many. The table groaned beneath the many presents she received which bespeak the high esteem in which she is held. Her mother and father presented her with a lovely gold watch, among her other gifts was a handsome broach given by a friend from Virginia and a lovely jewelry box. The out-of-town guests were Miss Lula Jones and Mrs. Merchant together with relatives and friends from Virginia. The house presented a beautiful scene in its decoration with chrysanthemums and ferns and flowers. The dining room color scheme was pink and white candles and shades to match. White and pink layer cake. Miss Aldora was lovely in white net over white silk, pink and white bouquet. In the receiving line stood Miss Jess E. Claybrooks, neice of Mrs. Brown, Miss Eva Elanders, and the entertaining Mrs. Mollie Scrugg. About forty or fifty guests were present and autos and carriages were in rotation from four to ten o'clock. They departed after wishing Miss Brown a return of many, many birthdays. The Blade will publish an elaborate Christmas edition of special articles, cu. and write-ups of and from the leaders of the race. Among those who will contribute will be: Rt. Kev. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Georgia, Major R. R. Wright, Hon. H. L. Johnson, Washington, D. C., Prof. H. S. Murphy, Oklahoma, Dr. C. T. Walker, E. R. Carter, Emmett J. Scott, A. B. Singfield, Nannie H. Burroughs, Major General Morris Lewis, Illinois, Hon. Jas. F. Adair, New York, O. P. Mack, Kentucky, Miss Ruby Thornton, Major G. T. Jackson, Pres. N. W. Collier, Florida. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION Peoria, Ill. News for the Blade may be left at Miss Bell Lee, 409 7th Ave. Phone Main 3734-R-2 or at G. T. Jackson, 917 Monson St. Phone Main 2335-L Mr. S. E. Smith was initiated into Peoria Lodge 2465 on last Thursday evening. Miss Geneva Jones, who has been visiting St. Louis and California, Mo., has returned home. Major and Mrs. G. T. Jackson gave a farewell surprise party at their residence, Thursday evening in compliments to Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Spurlock, who is leaving for Huntington, West Virginia, where they will make their future home. An enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs. Spurlock rendered a few selections on the piano. Dainty refreshments wer served. Mr. H. F. Johnson was pleasantly surprised by a number of his friends at his residence, 911-6th St., on Thursday evening. The occasion was a surprise in the honor of his birthday anniversary. The evening was most enjoyably spent. At a late hour a dainty luncheon was served. Mr. L. J. Owens, the tailor at 102 N. Adams St., will leave for Chicago on a business trip next week. Mr. Wm. Alexander was home last Sunday from Bloomington, Ill. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Mrs. Sarah Wilson. (Special to The Blade.) The pastor and members of the Bethel A. M. E. church are planning a grand rally on Sunday, Dec. 3rd. The proceeds will go to the Trustees for the purpose of putting a new roof on the church. The Philadelphia class of Bethel A. M. E. church entertained with a musical program on last Friday night. It was enjoyed by all in attendance. The many friends of Mrs. Effie Parchman, loyal member of H. H. 496, was glad to see her at church last Sunday after an indisposition of several weeks. Mrs. Alice Sanders of 1411 W. Dublin St., Urbana, Ill., is on the sick list. Mrs. Ambers Haines of W. Dublin MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1916 St., Urbana, Ill., was called to Springfield on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Davis. Household Ruth No. 496 meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights in each month at Carey's hall. Sister Lizzie Beeclingridge, M. N. G. Homecoming week at University of Illinois brought many visitors to the Twin Cities. Among them were Miss Jackson of 4581 Chicago H. H. who was the guest of Mrs. Mann. Miss Janita Clanton, Chicago, visited her father during the Homecoming. The recital at Salem Baptist church last Monday night by Misses J. Clanton and M. R. Roberts was a success. Household Ruth 2370 is planning a Degree rally to take place in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Leman Fowler are now residing on N. Market St. Juvenile Society, 563 Aux. of 237J will hold a Thanksgiving meeting Dec. 2nd. A series of sermons are being preached at Salem Baptist church by the pastors: Rev. Edwards, Rev. J. M. Owens and Rev. J. W. Crishlom. FOR SALE. Six Shares Atlanta State Savings Bank Stock. Information write T. Y., care Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wis. The Blade has made good in Milwaukee and we thank Editor Josey and his staff for the interest they have shown in our city. Send your news to 708 Cherry St. for the Blade or leave it at The Question Lunch room, 193 4th St. It does not matter whether you are a subscriber or not. The Blade will print your news if it is sent to us on time. Preacher, Scholar and Author. REV GEO. J. FOX, MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN. A Christian Gentleman, Eloquent and Polish Gospel Preacher, Fi- It is with pardonable pride that the Blade present to its thousands of readers the likeness of one who has by his own efforts, strict application, fidelity and straight-forwardness, virtually lifted himself from cellar to garret in the ecclesiastical world. If there be any reward for hard and faithful work; if there be any reward for patience, endurance, and perseverance, then to the vistor (Rev. Geo. J. Fox) "belongs the spoils." Coming to the State of Wisconsin ten years ago, finding the Baptist Church in Milwaukee among our people (to use the language of an eminent divine) "A Sunken Ship." But determined to raise this vessel, he set about the Herculean task with all the odds against him, to relate the story in full would require more space than we could use at this time. He found the people, about 14 in number, without a church home and scattered, not een a conversion or an addition to their number in three or four years. How well he has succeeded in so short a time and the record made by him for the Negro Baptist in this State may be seen by a visit to Calvary Baptist church, 414 Cherry St., Milwaukee, Wis. His first effort was to bring this earnest, struggling handful into recognition with the Baptist of the State. This was no easy task, but by possessing great will power, executive ability, earnest and untaunted piety, and with a love and zeal for his Master's Kingdom rivaled only by that of the Apostile to the Gentile. He succeeded in getting the ears and touching the hearts of the Christian body, which causes them to look with favor upon undertaking and that he and his faithful handful were worthy and to them they (Wis. Baptist Convention) generously and liberally responded. Rev. Fox has made it impossible for one to write the history of the Negro Baptist of Wisconsin without placing him in the front rank. During his pastorage in Milwaukee his church contributed liberally to State, Home and Foreign Missions and educational work. He baptized upwards of 100 souls, united more than 150 in the holy bonds of wedlock and made more than 3,000 calls in visiting the sick and comforting the sorrowing. Rev. Fox possesses a rare gift of song and poetic genius. He may well be classed as the modern Davidic Psalmist of the 20th century. Being a composer of over 1,500 songs ranging from a simple hymn to an anthurn. In his work in the State he found the co-operation among the white brethren to be cordial, warm and truly Christian, willing and ready at all times to assist him in any laudable undertaking for his people. The spirit of brotherly love and true friendship exhibited by the brethren of the State from the Supt. and Press. of Convention to the member in the pew has been unrivaled by any with he has come in contact during He enjoys the esteem and confidence of al the brethren. The letters and testimonials borne by him warrants this assertion. Rev. Fox is at Great November Sale NOW GOING ON IN Women's, Misses' and Children's Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Corsets, Hosiery Underwear, Sweaters, BUY EARLY AND SAVE MONEY Why We Always Give the Best Values We Buy for Cash and Sell for Cash We Have No Excessive Store Rent We Have No Expensive Fixtures Men who have been paying higher prices for their clothes have turned to Styleplus because they combine guaranteed fabrics with good tailoring--Suit or Overcoat $17 Smart Furnishings--Shirts, Neckwear, Collars, Gloves, Hats, Caps, Underwear, Hosiery, Pajamas, Night Robes, Bath Robes--moderately priced. OLSON & VEERHUSEN CO. present on an evangelistic tour of six weeks in the Middle West. His services may be secured by writing Supt. D. W. Huburt, 1717 Wells St., Milwaukee, Wis., or his home address 425 Lloyd St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wis., Thursday evening for the benefit of A. M. E. church of who took part in (were Mrs. Gerlie Sgomery), Mrs. J. V. OSHKOSH, WIS. Rev. W. L. Lane has gone to Wilkesbarre, Pa., to spend Thanksgiving with his family. Mr. A. C. Henderson was a pleasant caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith Thursday evening. Master Horace Dorsey spent five days in this city visiting old time friends of his mother and sister. Young Dorsey resides in Chicago. Mr. J. H. Smith and J. W. Smith are taking a five-day relief. The former is spending his with his family in Chicago the latter with his wife in Oshkosh. Messrs. Smith are employees of the C. & N. W. Dining Car Department. A very pretty dance was given at Fond du Lac, Tuesday evening, Nov. 24th by the Misses Kate Williams and Florence Mathews. J. W. Wright's orchestra of six pieces from Minneapolis, rendered fine music, and everyone there had a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith of Oshkosh and Mr. N. Person of Chicago were the out-of-town guests. Mrs. Callie Reide of Milwaukee entertained a large audience with her beautiful contralto voide at Ripon, Wis., Thursday evening, Nov. 9th, for the benefit of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church of this city. Others who took part in this grand affair were Mrs. Gertie Scott. (nee Montgomery), Mrs. J. W. Smith, Miss Florence Mathews of Fond du Lac, Mr. Irvin Mathews and Mr. Eli Rice. Our noted tenor singer of Wisconsin, Rev. W. L. Lane, managed the affair and was assisted by Mr. George W. Johnson. Mr. Joe Parker spent Sunday in Fond du Lac. Mr. Herman Rice has returned to the city. He has been employed by one of the Transportation Companies of this city. Rev. Ivey, one of the leading white ministers of this city, is filling the A. M. E. Z. pulpit during the absence of the pastor. Send your subscription to the Blade and keep abreast with the doings of the Oddfellows and your community. Let the merchants know that you read the Blade by patronizing them and tell them that you saw their ad in our paper. NO.25 A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Address all communications to THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, 312 N. Henry St. Money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. J. A. Josey, Editor and Manager. L. J. Ousley, Contributing Editor. Phones 6756—3369. SUBSCRIPTION: One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... .50 NOTICE. NOTICE. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. NOTICE! All matter for publication in The Blade must reach our office no later than Tuesday morning for that week's issue. Write on one side of the paper only. Every P. S. and W. R. of Illinois and Wisconsin jurisdiction are requested to send the names of their officers and the nights of their meeting to The Blade for publication. Also to furnish us with the news of your locality. Self-control is a great asset in life and in business. When you feel low-spirited and blue, pray to God and work like the devil. Trouble is for us all. The great trouble, though, is that we make trouble for ourselves. People formerly looked for trouble. It is different now, trouble will find you without your looking for it. We all have our troubles in this world. We are living amongst a few just persons and a multitude of unjust ones. Making a living by defrauding honest people is "mighty poor business," but some seem to prosper at it. Practice temperance in all things, colored folks. Live upright. Wrong-doing and wrong-doers flourish only for a little while. When you find a person insulting to white people, watch out! You have found one who is also insulting to colored ones. Sometimes we get tired of living, but when death stares us in the face, all of the tiredness leaves us and we want to keep on living. We never did believe in betting, for the reason that our experience has been that we always bet on the wrong side. If we had bet a few weeks ago, we would have bet on the wrong side. We all haye heard about heaven and its immortal glories, but we all are willing to take the other fellow's statement for it, and we are not ready to go now and investigate its beauties for ourselves. We have our own ideas upon all vital questions concerning the welfare of the nation. The American people seem to have their ideas, and President Woodrow Wilson also seems to know just how to pander to them, be those ideas right or wrong. Children should obey their parents, but too many parents nowadays obey their children. The result is that the children land in houses of dissipation the jail, and in old age, in the almshouse. Wehrman & Son are offering bargains in all leather goods, at 116 King St. Politeness and courteous treatment is the motto for all customers. Governor Hiram Johnson, Republican-Progressive in California, or Progressive-Republican, carried that State by two hundred thousand plurality, and President Wilson is said to have carried it by something over three thousand plurality. There may have been a square deal in California for Mr. Hughes—but, gentlemen, the thing looks crooked. Our people can not hope to succeed by always attacking, fighting back, and ridiculing the white people, because they do not fall to their schemes. The men who insist on doing these things are hurtful not only to themselves but to the race. We should not set around cringe and expect things easy and for nothing. Hustle, be on the alert, stop knocking, make friends, act manly and demand respect. The recent election made more people alternately happy and miserable than any election ever held here since the foundation of the government. On the morning after the election, the supporters of Mr. Hughes were happy. The supporters of Mr. Wilson were miserable. Three days afterwards, the supporters of Mr. Wilson were happy and the supporters of Mr. Hughes miserable. And so it goes. BROTHER ROBT. E. SMALLEY, JR., SOUNDS THE ALARM. Odd Fellows Take Notice. (Special to the Blade.) Chicago, Ill. The Odd Fellows throughout this jurisdiction should make some changes in their By-Laws and Constitutions of their local Lodges that will give to its members some inducement to the younger men in the order and rid us of the burdensome assessment system The young men do not take to the order because it does not give them an inducement as to endowment. We need endowment insurance throughout the Order. The members are really tired of paying $1.00 for each death and all these other assessments. This is one of the chief reasons why the other Ins. Companies are getting rich off of our people. There is the Metropolitan Insurance Co. They do not employ a single man to collect their insurance but still nine-tenths of our people carry their policies. Why? They have something to offer you in life and your people will enjoy it after your death. Now we are hoping that something will be done along this line. Our colored Alderman, Mr. De Priest, has started his campaign for re-election. But look out for Mr. Gorvan. He is a good man. The good thinking people hope that the chief of police will rid the city of all the clubs. We have a Sunday closing law and it should be enforced. These clubs are ruining many homes. An essay contest will be given at Bethel church Sunday, Dec. 17th. A silver offering will be taken at the door. All are most cordially invited. Mr. Theodore Taylor will give a piano recital at Abraham Lincoln Center, Wednesday, Dec. 6th. Admission 35 and 50 cents. Miss Lilian Hun and Mr. B. Emanuel Johnson will give trio piano recital at Abraham Lincoln Center tonight. 35 and 50 cents. A Wilbeforce University club was organized by the post-graduates of the school in Chicago. It is gradually taking in new members. The Blade wishes the club success. It represents one of the best colored schools in America. Ezekiel Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F., is preparing to amend its By-Laws in order to do away with so many assessments with a small increase of dues each month. Lake Michigan Lodge, 5610, is in a flourishing condition. They meet the first and third Monday nights. Bro. William Randolph, N. G., Bro. W. A. Pinckney, P. S. Remember the Foresters' Thanksgiving Ball at the 8th Regiment hall. Rev. C. A. Fountain is in charge of the new mission of the A. M. E. church, 95th an dState Sts. He invites all of his friends. Bro. J. W. Ward, a member of Western Star Lodge and Major on the council staff, invites all visiting Odd Fellows to call and see him at 3335 S. State Sts., Odd Fellow Bldg. He is in the barber business. The next meeting of the ideal club will be held at the residence of Mrs. Mayme Warfield, 56 and La Fayette Sts. Dr. Lewis will be the speaker at this meeting. Just received, new and complete line of Fall and Winter Samples. Nothing but ALL WOOL fabrics $15.00 and up, suits or overcoats. Your Clothes Cut and Made Here Cleaning and Pressing Properly Done J. H. KEMP. "THE PUBLIC BE PLEASED" CHRISTMAS GIFTS This cold weather makes one realize that Xmas is near. If you don't wish to take them at the present time, make a small deposit and we will gladly put them aside for you. Our stock is complete and our salesmen can give you the best attention before the rush. SHOP EARLY GAMM'S 3 WEST MAIN STREET At the Old Stand Buy your Footwear at the Popular Priced Shoe Store 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 Any Size--Any Style Family Shoe Store 214 STATE 3 doors from Grand Theatre VISIT THE Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors Under New Management J. S. Wadworth, Mgr. Buy Your Books and Stationery AT THE UNIVERSITY SUPPLY ASSOCIATION LAKE AND STATE STS. Just received, a plete line of H Samples. Nothing but ALL $15.00 and up coats. Your Clothes Cu Cleaning and Pres J. H. Dependab "THE PUBLIC 712 UNIVE Phone 791 P. N. F. THOS. L. JACKSON, MIL- WAUKEE, WIS. Golden Link Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. If there is any one man who is spending his time and talent to make or help make Odd Fellowship in Wisconsin stand the test, it is P. N., F. T. L. Jackson. He is active in church work and is a close observer. Anything that he puts his hands to is bound to succeed. SMITH-FINN. Mr. Claude B. Smith and Miss Augustus Finn, United in Wedlock. We announce with this issue the marriage of Mr. Claude B. Smith and Miss Augustus Finn, which took place in Prairie du Chien some few weeks ago. Mr. Smith will be remembered as once being one of the proprietors of the Keystone Barber Shop and Billiard Parlors. Miss Finn is from Poular Bluff, Mo., and is sister-in-law and sister of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson. They will make Prairie du Chien their home for some time. The Blade, together with their list of friends in Madison, wishes these young people a long, happy and prosperous life in their new field of endeavor. REV. G. J. FOX, Milwaukee, Wis., State Evangelist, in Madison. On last Sunday the Rev. G. J. Fox filled the pulpit of The Mt. Zion Baptist church preaching two soul-stirring sermons to an appreciative audience. He is touring the Northwest and comes to us highly recommended by the officials and clergy of the State. The good work done by him in the Cream City will always stand as a living monument to his credit, and unborn generations will enmasse to bless his name. MR. AND MRS. JACKSON DALE GIVE DINNER. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp and J. H. Junior as Guests. On last Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Dale of 118 N. Frances St. entertained the Kemp family at dinner. The five courses served were suited to please the fastidious epicurian. Mr. Kemp is our new tailor and may be found at 712 University Ave. Phone 791. MRS. L. DUNCAN, ST. BENEDICT SETTLEMENT, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. A Race-Loving Woman The good work being done by the St. Benedict Settlement in Milwaukee for colored working girls will be a lasting monument to the memory of Mrs. Duncan. She is devoted and unstinted in her time, talent and energy, in behalf of our girls. Her home is at 823 Winnebago St., either Catholics or Protestants are freely invited. Our columns are for the Ruths as well as for the Odd Fellows and it is our aim and object to serve the Sisters as well as the Brothers. Yankee Cleaning. Telephone your news to The Blade, Phone 3369. new and com- Fall and Winter WOOL fabrics suits or over- t and Made Here using Properly Done KEMP, made Tailoring BE PLEASED" UNSITY AVE. Madison, Wis. By Miss Franke Jenkins. (Special to the Blade.) JUST TABBY Years ago in days of old, the good folk of a little ancient village was startled nigh unto death. Suddenly out upon the stillness of the early morn, the old church bell began to ring. Frightened, wondering, praying, every one rushed to the church, still as they all looked on in astonishment the bell pealed forth. Finally a brave man ventured to go in with firm hands fixed upon the door, he saliled forth. Up to the tower with each strand of his hair upright he pulled open the door. There to his surprise and scare stood good old Tabby pulling the rope in glee and fun. Seizing her he brings her before the eager waiting crowd and cries, "here is the culprit." A WAY-WORN TRAMP. Under a shady apple tree, A way-worn tramp one day, Sat down his weary limbs to rest, And to while the hours away. 'Twas there beneath the soothing winds, The poor soul fell asleep. He dreamed of happy by-gone days, And fields in hay knee-deep. Of how in happy childhood years, He climbed his father's lap, And sat amidst the whirling smoke, While mother took her nap. He hears his father's tales again, His mother's low, sweet voice, His sister's humming too along It made his heart rejoice. Again around the farm-yard runs, And plays at hide and seek, He sees his childhood sweet-heart too, So gentle mild and meek. And just as manhood days drew on, Those sad, yet happy days, The way-worn tramp his journey took To his numberless dreary ways. A Weary Soul. Into a hall so grand and bright, One dark and stormy night A weary soul, a sadly plight, A form so frail so very light. One more pitying sight. Who can tell from hence she came? Who she is, and what's her name? What's the anguish and the pain? That is wreaking her frail frame! How long will hold the inevitable strain? Let me depict the long glance Of this weary one. Now advance. See! how the dear one lay in entrance See! how the golden curls enhance By the wind, upon her fevered brow Peacefully now, sleeps the weary one, For her life's work is done. Over the gentle brow proud death Has spread its perfumed breath, Leaving no trace of sorrow or pain, And of a love that was all in vain. The Sinner's Dream Lonely and weary this earth I trod, Longing for nome, and thee, Oh, God. My help, my aid, my comfort be; Oh! God, my trust be all in Thee. The Gates of Heaven I vainly seek, Lowly and humbly, weary and meek. A jar they stand, oh weary one see Thy Father's hand, beckoning thee. I heard a voice from Heaven above, Saying hope, trust, obey and love. Mount these my rounds to Heaven There a crown to 'thee' be given. W. W. BUCHANAN, D. D. G. M. E. St. Louis, Ill., G. U. O. of O. F. Ill. and Wis. Jurisdiction. The good work the Deputy is doing for the order should meet the approval of his co-workers. He is busy these days organizing new associations and setting new Lodges. He is now waiting for a dispensation from the Sub-Com. for a new Lodge. We are for such leaders as these who are ever on the alert to build up the order. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." Our collector will call to see you next week. Be prepared to pay your subscription. The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security E. B. Steenland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. F. R. Filey, Secy. and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Secy. W. D. Curtis Stanford J. P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. A. T. Swansen Herman Flund BE HAPPY And Buy the Famous Malt and Snow Flake Bread also Rye, Graham and Bran Baked Rye. TheGlobe Baking Company 219-223 East Main Street Special orders for Birthday or Wedding Cakes Velvet Ice Cream It's All Cream Kennedy Dairy Co. 618 University Ave. Phone 778 Phone 778 Capital City Cigar Co. 108 S. Pinckney St. Madison, Wis. Wholesale Cigar Jobbers Phone 523 Some of our leading brands: Upmann's Repeater Upmann's Ideal Upmann's Fleur de Upmann Garcia & Vega Clear Havana Chas. Denby Lucius Clear Havana Clear Title When other Corn Cures Fail Try Red Cross Corn Harvester. The Menges Pharmacie SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 LOCALS ‘The Special Thanksgiving song ser- vice at Mt. Zion Baptist church on the evening of the 26th at 8 P. M. promises to be a treat for those who attend. It is th» request of the manager of ‘The Blade that you send us all your Odd Fellow news for publication. Let the Odd Fellows and Ri.ths through out the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin know what ym are doing. Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It’s all Cream, Chittlings for all at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday night. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it “YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience.” Olson & Veerhusen Co., “The Store of Certain Satisfaction”, are offer- ing bargains in men’s and boys’ clothes. Gamm Jewelry Co, is offering bar- gains in Christmas goods. Visit them and get a suggestion for your Xmas presents. For bargains in real good and up- to-date shoes go to The Excelsior Shoe Store, State St. For sure, no joke, Chittling at Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Snead who has been in the city for several months left last Sunday for Cincinnati, their fu- ture home. Visit Hill Shop for Bargains. Order your Thanksgiving Suit from Glasgow, 123 State St. Mr. Norflett Banks is in Middle- ton, Wis., with The Ye Old Tavern. Everybody is invited to the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Friday night, plenty of Chittlings for all. Little Harriett Eloit, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ford Elliott, is in- deed a bright and promising child. Miss Marion Buckner, P. M. N. G. of Phylis Wheatly Houschold, 4863, is quite sick at her home, 419 W. Main St. ‘ Mrs. Stalla Thomas, W. S. of Phy- lis Wheatley Household, is improving after an indisposition of several weeks. Send in or telephone your news to The Blade, Phone 8369. If you have company or if you intend to take a trip let your friends know it through the columns of our paper. ‘Yankee Cleaner. ‘The Blade is operating an employ- ment agency; all kinds of work fur- nished. Mr. J. §, Wadsworth is in charge of the pool and billiard rooms at the Pazk Hotel and most cordially in- vites you to call and see him, Best treatment for all. A small amount will brighten a home. Yankee Cleaher. ‘The University Supply Association, Lake and State Sts., will supply your wants for office supplies and station- ery. Watch for their Christmas and holidays suggestions. Don't fail to attend the two days’ festival and Thanksgiving dinner at the St. Paul A. M. E. church on next Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 29th and 30th. Dinner will be served each day Vy the ladies of the church Wednesday at 10 o'clock and Thurs- day at 1 P. M. Everybody is cor- dially invited. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY G. U. 0. OF 0. F. Distriet Grand Lodge Officers, Tlli- nois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. District Grand Master—George T. Kersey, 2961 South State St., Chica- go, Ill. Deputy District Grand Master— W. W. Buchanan, 1712 Bond Ave, East St. Louis, Ill. District. Grand Secretary—Chas. S. Smith, 256 W. Court St. Paris, ml. District Grand Treasurer—William Miller, 417 17th St,, Cairo, IIL. District. Grand Director—L. J. Ousley, 731 Church St., Beloit, Wis. DISTRICT GRAND HOUSEHOLD. District Most Noble Governor-~Ar- fretta Miller, 417 17th St, Cairo, Ill District Right Noble Governor—Lou Ella Young, 3556 Forrest Ave., Chi: cago, Ill. SPECIAL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM. Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Sunday Night, Nov. 26, 8 P. M. Opening — The Lord’s Prayer, Chanted. Invocation. : Response, Anthem—We Thank Thee, 0 Lord. Introductory Remarks. Anthem—A Nation Rejoices. Remarks by— Anthem—Hear My Cry, O God. Address—Rev. L. J. Phillips, D. D. Duet—Mrs. Phoebe Lawrence and Mr. W. R. Harris. Anthem—The King of Love. Remarks—Elder Z. P. Smith. Anthem—I Will Love Thee, 0 Lord. Thanksgiving Offering—Conducted by T. E. Hines and J. Anthony Josey. Anthem—Great is The Lord. Anthem—Bow Down Thine Ear, 0 Lord, Anthem—Savior, Source of Every Blessing. Announcements. Benediction. ‘The Public is cordially invited. District Worthy Recorder—Eva T. Dean, 708 N .Popular St., Champaign, mL. District Grand Worthy Treasurer —Anna Vanderburg, 1188 W. Green St., Decatur, Ill. District Grand Directoress—Ella Harris, 518 Knowlton St., Rockford, ml. District Grand Chaplain—Arlie Towels, Harrisburg, Ill. Secretary on Fraternal Greeting— Mamie J. Blue, Jacksonville, Ill. LODGES—NOTICES Phylis Wheatley Household, No. 4863, G. U. 0. of O. F. Meets fourth Saturday night each month, G. A. R. Hall. Marion Bugkner, M. N. G. Phoebia Hines, R. N. G. A. E. Hill, N. G. ©. M. Josey, W. R. Friendship Chapter, No. 66, 0. E. S. Meets second and third Saturday nights each month, G. A. R. Hall. Mary Jones, Worthy Matron. J. W. Brown, Worthy Patron. Marion Buckner, Worthy Sec. Fresh and up-to-date drugs at Lewis, State and Gilman St. It is the request of the City Editor that you furnish him with local news. Capital City Lodge No. 72, F. and A.M. Meets first and third Wednes. day night each month, G. A. R, Hall. 0. M. Davis, W. M. T. E. Hines, W. Sec. Sicsidacs. Queen Ester Household of Ruth No, 602 meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month, Ester B. Messer, M. N. G. Lorena Mae Bacon, R. N. G. Flora Washington, N. G. Chas, E. Messer, W. R. REMOVAL NOTICE Mr. J. H. Kemp, the tailor, wishes to announce to his friends and cus. tomers that he has removed his place of business from 5 N. Webster St. to 712% University Ave. where he will continue business under the firm name of the “Golden Rule Tailors” with better facilities for serving the public, He will be highly pleased to meet all of his old friends and pa. trons there and to welcome all new and prospective ones. Drop in and see him, or phone him. The public be pleased. Telephone 791 ra catetie aed Australia bus loug been ciassed as the least of the continents and not as an Island, ‘The largest islands are grad ed downward in the order of thelr size, ag follows: Greenland, 850,000 square miles; New Guinea, 312,000; Borneo, 230,000; Madagascar, 230.000. In the absence of exict surveys these areas are rough estimates and must be con sidered only as approximations, but it 1s not likely that careful measurements will introduce corrections so large as to change the order of the four. Australia fs but slightly smaller than the conti nental United States excinding Alaska —Exchange. A Child's Quick Wit, It was a very pretty reply Roger Sherman's little daughter made to George Washingiou, The general had been calling on her father, and the young miss opened the door for him as he was leaving “You deserve 1 better office, my little lady." remarked Washington, smiling at her “Yes, sir.” she replied, with a cour. tesy—“to let you in.” deitacant Rautes, Phiianthropic Visiter (to jaiibirdys— My friend, may I ask what brought you here? Jal/bird ‘The same thing that brought yoo bere-the desire to poke my nose int ocher peopie’s bust hess, only f tsed generally to go in by way of the busciuent window —London Tit-Bits. MADISON PACKING CO. | 307 W. JOHNSON ST. : ; a ; Largest and most Sanitary Market f in the City. é tim 4920. é oe eee Fee eee tee es | La How'd you do ? ‘ ll eS without 3 * ) , ‘ { \ Hausmann's § + WO Beer ¢ SS on your table } : It stimulates the appetite : + + + * + : It builds up your system : ' We Deliver to Any Part of the City ; ae ee ee eel ae 3 + * ; B : ( t ] + = HausmannBrewineCo § - + ¢ Phone 33 ; A ag Re eR RN ele JUSTICE To be a Negro in a day like this Demands forgiveness. Bruised with blow on blow, Betrayed, like him whose woe-dim. med eyes gave bliss, ‘ Still must one succor those who brought one low, To be a Negro in a day like this. To be a Negro in a day like this Demands strange loyalty. We serve a flag Which is to us white freedom’s em- phasis. Ah! one must love when truth and justice lag, To be a Negro in a day like this. To be a Negro in a day like this Demands rare patience—patience that can wait In utter darkness, Tis the path to miss, And knock, unheeded, at an iron gate, To be a Negro in a day like this. To be a Negro in a day like this— Alas! Lord God, what evil have we done? Still shines the gate, all gold and amethyst, But I pass by, the glorious goal un- kissed, “Merely a Negro”—in a day like this won. —James D. Corrothers in The Century. i MRS. N. QWENS Dealer in ALL KINDS OF HAIR GOODS SWITCHES, WAVES, FRIZ- ZES and HAIR CHAINS Mailorders promptly attended to 420 Sixth Avenue Phone 182-3 Baraboo, Wis. 4% Central Wisconsin Trust Cc MADISON, WIS. L. M. Hanks, Presiden Magnus Swenson, Ist Vice-Pres. John Barnes, 2d Vice-President Fred M. Brown, Treasurer B, J. Halligan, Secretary T. R. Hefty, Ass’'t Secretary E. C. Dedge, C. R. Van Hise, H. L. Russel, A. L. Sanborn, P. B. Knox, A. 0. Fox, H. P. Jamieson, Thomas Hefty, Joseph M. Boyd, T. C. MeCar- thy, E. Ray Stevens, H. S. John- son, W. F. Pierstorff, A. E, Proudfit. THE HOME OF : Fine Stationery __ Office Supplies Greeting Cards | of all kinds Job Printing-Seals-Stencile H. C. NETHERWCOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR A. E. Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President M. E. Fuller, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt E. B. Steensland 1H. L. Moseley Jas. B. Ramsay M.C. Clark, Cashies Officially Recognized UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Recognizes our Footwear 1000 PAIRS CONTRACTED FOR U. W. CADETS GET YOUR PAIR NOW Hear What Men Who Wear Them Say About ’ Herman’s U.S. Army Shoe A Letter to “Outdoor Life” Munson Hunting Mountain Goat “I sent for a pair of Herman's eae Lieut. Col. Charles C. Foster, | Army Shoes last year : Brigade Surgeon, MVM, | anal drom the Bou T pat I 1 haf Pirie ee hem on could walk ) fl a vere test, including | Sutin at aatten, | (f ioeaah of hating ane andneverhave hada CT a tals ds aed peas sore of pinched foot, Kf j in a country where com, or any foot [Sh t the hillsides consist trouble. 1 shall fio | f dbl) ed chiefly of | /oose, vever wear any fate] f eh sliding rock. My chum ather in everyday i } Used up two rer of gel apairof them. ft Jok cie patti sa Dr. Chas. A. P. Garnsey, goodasever, They are Surgeon Dentist, Evanston, the best combination of : Mlinois, lightness, durability and Herman's U.S. Army Shoe- comfort I have ever found. thesolders ct UnceSare we HERMAN'S shes ss teint Geta persone arden) LYE ibis tin" 4500 Pro : " SHOE $5.50 SEE THEM IN OUR WINDOW. STEP IN AND TRY ON A PAIR a ; The S (} ey PAUL KINGSTON Omnibus, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab Line PHONE 146 Orrice: NEW PARK HOTEL MADISON,.wis. eae (4abisegéidiceg pai eal ; MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK 7 a : 23 WEST MAIN STREET 7 } 3 ' OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 ; } Rese Ee ies 4 ) ¢ er A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons, Sells for 25¢ a box—one 25¢ box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25¢ box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, juct give THE STAR HAIR GROWER: a trial and be convinced. Send 25¢ for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents’ terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston Ill, . won Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, 15 KAIS "YOUR NEIGHBOR WEARS ONE" Eden Ditrict Grand Househosld of Ruth No. 18 G. U. O. of O. F., Illinois and Wisconsin Office of the District Grand Worthy Recorder FIRST COMMUNICATION. Campaign, Ill., Oct., 1916. To the M. N. G., Officers and Inmates throughout the District. Greetings: This is to notify you that Grand Tax, 100 per financial member, is due Eden District Grand H. of R., No. 18. Will you help make this a banner year by promptly paying all bills as they come due and see that you get receipts for same? If you do not have your Annual Report blanks by December 15th for the Household and your Juvenile Society, please write to me, and if you do not receive Delegates' and Honorary Members' blanks by April 15th, please write to me. Clothes ordered by Thursday will be ready by Thanksgiving TURKEY IS HIGH! Turkey as well as most other things, will be higher this Thanksgiving than usual. Glasgow tailored quality, however, is not higher priced, and with a few exceptions, our patters are better. The extra cost of turkey can be easily saved if you will get your suit or overcoat Glasgow taiolred. Hundreds of pleasing guaranteed patterns---select one by Thursday and you'll have the clothes Thanksgiving. SUIT OR OVERCOAT $15 MADE TO ORDER NO MORE NO LESS THE Glasgow TAILORS 123 STATE STREET Please help have a clean record in August, 1917, by having in all Annual Reports, Annual Taxes, money for District Proceedings and Delegate and Honorary Member Credential on or before June 15th, 1917. Trusting that all will be well in our noble order and P. H. & P. will reign, I am yours faithfully. Eva T. Dean, District Grand Worthy Recorder. N. B. Please note that several households have not responded to the notice sent out Aug. 8, 1916. They were given 30 days to respond or be placed on the delinquent list. Yankee Cleaner. Lewis Rheumatic Liniment for all aches and pains. Lewis' Drug Store. Send your Odd Fellow news to The Blade We desire to publish the name of the N. G. P. S. and meeting night of every lodge and household in the jurisdiction. CLOTHES ARE LOW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. WANT COLUMN WANTED—The readers of The Blade to patronize the merchants that ask for your trade through the columns of its paper. Yankee Cleaning. Yankee Cleaning. Telephone your News to The Blade, 3369. Spend a few hours with J. S. Wadsworth at the Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors. Madison is in need of a colored Doctor. Write the Blade. Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 533, The Globe Bakery Co. C. J. McELRATH Manager A UNIVERSAL CLEANER AND POLISM YANKEE CLEANER A CONCENTRATED CLEANER "Yankee Cleaner" registred as a Trade Mark in U. S. Pat. Office and in Foreign Countries. Yankee Cleaner takes the place in the home, public building, office, hotel, restaurant, church, school, factory, warehouse, club, cafe, hospital, railroad coach, steamship, store and garage of scouring soaps, metal polishes, soap powders, silver pastes and polishing soaps and powders in endless variety—Yankee Cleaner outdoes the best of them all at their own specialty, and at trifling cost. J. W. BROWN, Local Agent. Phone 9194. IT IS CLEAN--for there are no ashes, no coal, wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. TI IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. Ironing Made Easy With An Electric Iron Why, simply because the electric cuts the work in two. You are always hot. There is no wait, taste of energy, no dread of in one clothes. It saves labor and gives you more time for things. Are willing that you should see the electric flat-iron will do. We not urge you to accept our word to cry it, if you will, in your home phone call will bring one. You are not you wish to keep it. Why? Why, simply because the electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the electric flat-iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keep it. PHONE 4400 Hison Gas and Elec Company Madison Gas and Electric Company 126 EAST MAIN STREET Margains in Household Goods We have arranged a new department of goods and ends, and slow sale goods are at prices that move them quickly. We want you to visit this new department Union Transfer & Storage STORAGE-MOVING-PACKING-SHIPPING Benedict Settlem 823 WINNEBAGO STREET MILWAUKEE, WIS. home for Colored Working G and Women Strangers in the City. ```markdown ``` Bargains in Household Goods We have arranged a new department where all odds and ends, and slow sale goods areplaced on sale at prices that move them quickly. We want you to visit this new department. The Union Transfer & Storage Co. STORAGE-MOVING-PACKING-SHIPPING St. Benedict Settlement 823 WINNEBAGO STREET MILWAUKEE, WIS. Home for Colored Working Girls and Women Strangers in the City. Either Catholics or Protestants All are Welcome. Either with or without means. MRS. L. DUNCAN