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Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members The Wisconsin Weekly Blade MILWAUKEE, WIS. Miss G. N. Rueben Opens Misses Marie A. Burgette, The City Church, Clubs, Soci The Cream City Too Will be Re SPECIAL TO THE WISCONSIN BLADE Miss G. N. Rueben Opens New Offices. Assisted by Misses Marie A. Burgette, H. Jones and H. B. Kinner. The City Church, Clubs, Society and Professional Doings. The Cream City Too Will be Represented in the Xmas Number. (By the Milwaukee News Service) We wish to announce that we are making special efforts to make the Christmas issue of the Wisconsin Blade exceptionally interesting. Many cuts and write-ups of Milwaukee citizens and business people will be presented in our Milwaukee edition. To assure yourself this treat, order your copies now. Race papers are for sale in Milwaukee at Scott Bros. New Stand, 328 State St., Dave Williams Candy Store, 593 E. Water Ct., Rosa Brooks Cafe, 288 Fourth St., or may be ordered from H. B. Kinner, 708 Cherry St., Phone Lincoln 3570L, H. Jones or Miss G. M. Reuben, 331 6th St., Phone Grand 138. The cheapest way to read Race papers is by subscribing by the year in advance at $1.50 a year. At five cents per copy one expends $2.60 per year. Subscribe now and save $1.10 on a year. Miss G. M. Reuben has established an office at 331—6th St. where the various clubs, churches and organizations as well as citizens may send their news each week, into what will be known as the Milwaukee News Service Office and all notes appearing in the Blade in the future will be given under that service. Miss Reuben will be assisted by Miss Marie A. Burgette, Phone Lincoln 1370, H. B. Kinner, Lincoln 3570L, and H. Jones. EXAMINING CAR before you pay possibly find our work or our experts in our not accept work perfectly. I carded gown gloves that clean them. Madison St Phone 2485 VISIT KRAFT'S New 5 and 10 Cents Special Holiday Mercha NOTHING OVER 10 CENTS 9-11 N. Pinckney St. HAVE YOU SEEN $5 Mackinaw for others up to $8.00 Sheep Skin Coats, Flam HAVE YOU SEEN OUR $5 Mackinaw for $3.50 others up to $8.00 Sheep Skin Coats, Flannel Shirts, Caps, Underwear and other Winter Needs VOL.1 A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION Grand 4719Y to whom notes may be phoned. MILWAUKEE CHURCHES A thirty days' evangelistic campaign is now being conducted at St. Mark, A. M. E. church, 497 Fourth St., with splendid results. The Rev. Viola Stout is presiding. Rev. R. T. Reed occupied the pulpit recently and the congregation was much stirred by the fervor and spirit of the sermon. The Rev. S. Russel is a man of sterling character and intellect, who has had unbounded experience in pastoring in Chicago. It is believed that his services will greatly benefit Calvary Baptist church here. A large intelli- The Rev. S. Russel is a man of sterling character and intellect, who has had unbounded experience in pastoring in Chicago. It is believed that his services will greatly benefit Calvary Baptist church here. A large intelligent audience was greatly impressed Sunday night by his sermon on "The Bible, the book of books", which was very forceful. A large contribution of $15.56 was lifted after which communion was served and strangers welcomed. The Rev. Samuel Russel and family, formerly of Chicago, have moved to our city and are cozily domiciled at the new parsonage of Calvary Baptist church, 414 Cherry St., where EXAMINE OUR WORK CAREFULLY before you pay us. You cannot possibly find any fault in either our work or our prices. We are experts in our business and would not accept work we could not do perfectly. If you have a discarded gown, suit, plume or gloves that are soiled, let us clean them. Madison Steam Dye Works Phone 2485 116 S. Pinckney St. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1916 the Reverend is rapidly winning favor with his congregation by his warm and enthusiastic sermons. The subject of his recent discourse was, "What think ye of Christ"? The three members who joined Calvary Sunday were Mrs. Williams and son of Chicago and J. E. Humbely of Buxton, Iowa, who have become residents of our community. The following officers were elected when the choir was re-organized last Friday night, viz: Mrs. E. Merritt, pres.; Mrs. C. Prevatt, vice-pres.; Mrs. M. Gladney, secretary; Mrs. Matthews, assistant secretary; H. B. Kinner, Leader; Mrs. S. Byers, treasurer; Miss L. Scott, organist, and Miss Louise Jackson, Librarian. The Silver Leaf Charity Club had charge of the Thanksgiving Dinner given at Calvary. Thursday. The final arrangement for the dinner was made at the meeting held at the home of Mrs. Thornton, president, last Tuesday. A FEW FACTS O ILL., AND HER CITIZENS. Traveling Rep. Your representative visitor to and in the Rockford, Ill., and inspecting the town a of our generous and ple. We found The and constant visitor teeming with wholeiously awaited, and gerly read by our people in their praise ness-like energetic and Among the many th pleasing to the writ privilege of meeting P.'s, H. H.'s and G. Rockford is to be b Rev. Father Stephen Eckert, of St. Benedict, the Moor Colored Catholic Mission, has been touring Illinois in the interest of the Colored Catholic school, 311-315 Ninth street. The Father is planning to rebuild in the early spring, we are told. WOMEN'S CLUBS The Woman's Improvement Club's annual bazaar partook the nature of an International Exposition in which all the ladies' clubs co-operated. Mrs. Lucile Gale won the first prize for the largest sale of tickets. Mrs. Ora Warren received the second. The attendance this year was far in excess of all expectations. Special features of decoration were the artistic booths of the Young Ladies' Culture Circle who had a Japanese booth and the Be Square Club whose trimming were white and gold. Much credit due Mrs. Carrie S. Horton, president of the Improvement club, and her splendid corps of workers who made the affair the most successful in the history of club work in Milwaukee. Prof. W. A. Barbour's orchestra furnished music and W. Simmons performed the duties of floor manager. The Wisconsin Women's Council is scheduled to meet at an early date and it is hoped that each member will be present and filled with enthusiasm. There is much work the organization could do in the city and state. The president, Mrs. Clara Montgomery, is well versed with the work here and will call the meeting. The Young Ladies' Culture Circle met at the home of Mrs. Mabel Wilson last Wednesday, and the girls were surprised and pleased with large financial report rendered from the Exposition. Ms. Mary Bartholomew, in the name of the Circle, completely surprised the president, Miss Marie A. Burgette, by presenting her a handsome marble dresser clock in honor of her birthday. The next session which will be a program meeting will be at $587 \frac{1}{2}$ Fifth St.Miss Josephine Peeples, hostess. All Lady Club workers are cordially invited to attend these Culture Circle programs. The Willing Workers of Calvary Amanda Woods, of St. Mark, Phyllis Wheatly Embriodery and Lacey Helpful Clubs are cordially invited to send their news items into the Milwaukee News Service. All Clubs and organizations will please register their leading officers in our directory. We would like to hear more from the Odd Fellows and Households as well as Masons and Eastern Star Chapters. MILWAUKEE LODGES. The Golden Links Lodge gave a promenade Thanksgiving evening John H. Wickliffe's Incomparable Ginger and Jass Band furnished music after 12:00 o'clock. The Ginger Band won much fame here last year when they played at the Schiltz and are said to be held in higher esteem this year at the Randolph Cafe where they are playing under an indefinite engagement. SOCIETY. Milwaukee Society was given a stimulus when a half hundred select friends were entertained at a formal reception in honor of the first Anniversary of the John H. Wickliffe's Famous Ginger Band, at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Warren, 722 Winnbago St., last Thursday night. Cards and dancing were features of entertainment. An elaborate midnight banquet was served. The dining hall and table were decorated with A FEW FACTS OF ROCKFORD, ILL., AND HER RACE-LOVING CITIZENS. Your representative was a welcome visitor to and in the beautiful city of Rockford, Ill., and spent two days inspecting the town and visiting many of our generous and hospitable people. We found The Blade a welcome and constant visitor whose pages teeming with wholesome news anxiously awaited, and its columns eagerly read by our people and all were loud in their praise of renown, business-like energetic and thrifty editor. Among the many things of interest while in this city none was more pleasing to the writer than was the privilege of meeting so many K. of P.'s, H. H.'s and G. U. O. of O. F.'s. Rockford is to be congratulated on having in her midst such women as Mrs. S. H. Wood who for three years has held the office of W. R. of Household No. 1973. Not only does this grand and esteemed lady have the Order at heart, but she is also an ardent church worker and a woman of business proclivities, possessing tact, vision, and executive ability in a large measure, being the conductor of a hair dressing parlor at 330 Main St. She is proud of the fact of having lived in Wisconsin, being a resident of Ripon for a number of years and with exalted pride she discusses the affairs of the Badger State. To converse with Mrs. Wood is a benediction and a joy unspeakable. Mrs. Ella Harris, reporter for the Blade at this place is a charming, energetic woman, who occupies an honorable position on the Rockford city school board and a fraternal worker of undisputed zeal and ability. A very warm and cordial reception was accorded the representative of The Blade in he spacious and elegant home. The peace, pleasure, and comfort of the traveling public would be seriously hampered were it not for that big warm hearted broad minded man at the I. C. Depot in the person of Mr. Routen who needs no introduction. We had a most pleasant visit with him and the only thing we regretted was when we had to bid him good-bye. Of the things that vex a traveling man none is so tormenting like that of settling the question of a good housing place to rest his tired weary frame. For me this important question was settled when I came face to face with that prince of good fellows, Bro. Baxter, the man and proprietor of that clean place known as and by the traveling public as The Little Dandy Hotel. It was here we were royally entertained; it was here that we were made to feel at home. It was here we laid our tired and weary body down to rest upon and beneath clean, snowy white sheets and warm comforters and blankets. Rockford is the better off by having in its confines such men as Mr. Baxter. Space will not permit us to tell of the very warm reception we received at the hands of Rev. Lewis and Mrs. Landers, of the sumptuous repast devoured, and of the pleasant chat we had with Mr. Hicks and the pleasant moments spent in the home of Mrs. Harris' mother. Rockford is one grand city with a truly great people. In our next letter we will continue to speak of her many good people. Get your cut ready for the Xmas edition of the Blade. Send it to the office or to our reporter, Mrs. Ella Harris, 511 Knowlton St. Miss Marie Carter has returned to Chicago after a two weeks' visit with friends in Rockford. Mrs. Walter Robinson is ill with pneumonia. We wish her a speedy recovery. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hodges and left them a fine boy Dec. 1st. Mrs. Susie Robinson has returned from Chicago. She reports her sister, Mrs. Mills, much better. Mr. John Calhoun of Savanna, Ill., spent Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. W. S. De Priest. Mr. William Upshaw is ill with La Gripe. The Rockford Juveniles entertained Mrs. E. J. Caldwell, P. D. G. M. N. The entertainment was a brilliant affair. Miss Geraldine Gorham entertained the young ladies at luncheon in honor of Miss Coverett, of Chicago. Remember the Little Dandy Hotel, and the Hotel Douglas for good service. Keeley, Neckerman Co. Madison's Biggest and Busiest Store THE GIFT STORE FOR EVENING Our store has never contained s useful gifts for Men, Women and C No store is able to furnish you with holiday values in such a wide variety TOY LAND Bring the Children to see the Wor this Great Toy Shop Our big 4th floor is now devoted to mas toys. Here girls and boys w their hearts desire, for everything is here, in great assortments, and th are the lowest for the qualities. 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All the popular models and fabrics in both suits and overcoats at $17, the nationally famous price, season after season. NO.27 Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under rthe 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 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. SPARKS FROM OTHER ANVILS When a person is built wrong you cannot either reform him or cause him to walk upright. Colored folks believe in a good time, and thousands of them have a hard time. Deception is so common nowadays that people do not notice it as it passes down the strets. We believe in living upright, but hundreds of our associates seem to believe in living downright. This is a life of mistakes and blunders. We feel best, though, when we are criticizing the other fellow's blunders. Undertakers are not very popular unless you lose some one in your family and find the bill for the undertaking less than you expected it to be. When a couple is over-anxious to marry, and do murry, it will not be long before this same couple will be over-anxious to "unmarry." In the latter case, they will seek the advice of a lawyer, and pass by the front door of the preacher. Press reports state that 118,000 Negroes have left the Southern States for the North, viz: Alabama, 60,000; Tennessee, 22,000; Florida, 12,000; Georgia, 10,000; Virginia, 3,000; North Carolina, 2,000; Kentucky, 3,000; South Carolina, 2,000; Arkansas, 2,000. Some folks are trying to save money by falling out with some of their friends. They will make up again after the first of January. Many people are worried over the election, and the surprising part about it is that most of these people had not bet a cent on the result. When you are tired, rest yourself, if you can. You will remain on this side of the river Jordan much longer by so doing. They lynch colored folks down South, but they give those left living work. They should stop doing the one and continue doing the other. A person who can save money on a Christmas Savings Club card in order to have a good time at Christmas, can save all the year round on a savings account in order to buy a house and lot for lifetime. When a person is over-religious, be shy about letting that person get into your debt. They are very liable to let God pay you, and He does not settle bills of that sort until you are dead. They tell us that these are good times, that prosperity is at the door and that happiness and contentment should be in the land. This reminds us that talk is cheap, chickens are high, and turkeys are flying above the tops of church steeples out of every poor man's reach. Some colored folks marry in order to have a home, and after they marry, find out that they haven't any home. Then there is trouble. One-half of the time of some people is utilized in finding out just who have money, and the other half is spent in devising plans to relieve them of the money they have. Colored folks who want to marry should do so, and colored folks who want divorce should not be permitted to have them. "Look before you leap" is a good rule. Who ever heard talk of a pesron being able to leap back to a high cliff after he had taken the long leap. Look before you leap. SECRETARY HUNTON DEAD Secretary S. C. Burrell has received a telegram announcing the death of International Secretary of the Colored Department of the Y. M. C. A. He passed away Wednesday night in Brooklyn, N. Y. The deceased has been in active service for more than twenty-five years. His funeral will take place at noon today, in Brooklyn. ONE OF THE MANY LETTERS RECEIVED BY OUR EDITOR. We enjoy reading The Blade and look forward to its arrival each week with much anxiety. We are proud of the good work you and your staff are doing for the race in the Badger State. The Blade is filling a long felt want in every community. Please find enclosed a money order for the balance of my year's subscription. We wish you and your staff a pleasant Thanksgiving, a Merry Xmas, a Happy New Year, and continued success in the field of journalism. Respectfully, Mrs. J. W. Smith, 406 Broad St. LET THE BLADE HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR CHILDREN FOR ITS XMAS ISSUE. LET THEM HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR HOME, YOUR CHURCH, YOUR BUSINESS. Columbus, Tex.—Andrew Alley, a colored farmer living four miles north of her, rented a small farm for $100, planted twenty-eight acres in cotton which he gathered thirty-three bales and received approximately $3,200, besides having his corn, potatoes, poultry and stock to further increase his income. LET THE EXODUS CONTINUE The time of migration is on, the demand and attractions are too great. Northern capital needs the labor. High wages and promises of better conditions of labor are the attractions, too bad. Why should men in a civilized Christian country be obliged to leave the home of their birth, except as individuals, enjoying the right to go anywhere on the face of the earth? But since our people of the South are forced to come North and West, it will give them an opportunity to brand as a lie, that it is their "Savage" habit that brings upon them hatred and wrath of the dormant people; that they are deprived of civil rights and help them, and see that they are not worthy to be granted them; that to permit them to enjoy the rights of citizenship, would bring disaster upon the fair southland. This is their opportunity to give a practical answer to the wicked and damaging statements that are continually being made in the North and West, in private conversation, in newspapers and magazines, and such despicable plays as "The Birth of a Nation." This propaganda has gone on in the United States, and in Europe, until the chill of unfriendliness is felt in many places where years ago the most cordial feeling existed. LET THE EXODUS CONTINUE. Let tehm come, and let their brethren and kindred welcome them, encourage and help them, and se that they are not exploited while becoming accustomed to their new surrounding. The Negro can live in the Northern as well as in the Southern climate. The Negro was side by isde with the white man to the North Pole. The invention of the cotton gin made the South a slave market, but the progress of civilization put slavery out of business, and the inhabitable world again opens its doors to all mankind to live and move and have their being where inclination points, and fortune rewards. The Blade trusts that the exodus will continue and that by so doing it will cause the Negro to come into his own. Ex-Assistant State Attorney, a Candidate for Alderman [Picture of a man in a suit with a mustache]. Attorney F. L. Barnett announced his candidacy for alderman. He is an able man and an attorney whom all others respect. Mr. Barnett says R. E. Smally, Jr. (Special to the Blade.) Policeman Miles Brown of 5600 So. State St. was shot and mortally wounded Saturday evening as he was trying to search three men at the corner of 56th St. and Calumet Ave. He was at one time a member of Ezekiel Lodge No. 1905, G. U. O. of O. F. It is reported that he will not recover. Rev. Chas. Fountain is doing well at his charge, 95th and S. State St. We hope he will continue to increase his membership. The Bethel church choir will give a concert Tuesday night, Dec. 12th, 8:30 P. M. Misses Pauline J. Lee, Jennie Watts Brown will take the leading parts. Admission 25 and 35 cents. More than 3,000 people attended the Foresters' Ball on last Thursday night at 8th Regiment Armory. Chicken Joe Campbell was reprieved for the fourth time by Gov. Dunne of Ill. Attorney T. W. Brown has been confined to his home from illness, nothing serious we hope. He is a member of Ezekiel Lodge No. 195. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, BELOIT, WIS. Order of Service. Sunday School—10:00 A. M. Preaching—11:00 A. M. Allen C. E.—7:00 P. M. Evening Service—8:00 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday of each week. Visitors are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. James S. A. Mitcham, Pastor. Mr. A. J. Hutchinson is now city collector and solicitor for the Blade. He is working his rounds. Be prepared to pay your subscription. LET THE BLADE HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR CHILDREN FOR ITS XMAS ISSUE. LET THEM HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR HOME, YOUR CHURCH, YOUR BUSINESS. WHY NOT make it the "LITTLE DANDY" 426 Race St., when in BELOIT and be served right. Excellent Meals at Reasonable Prices "The home of young folks" PERCY HILL, Prop. RESTAURANT When in Milwaukee visit the ELITE CAFE MEALS AT ALL HOURS LUNCHES PUT UP 10-15-20 Cents and up ROBERT WHITE, Prop. 273 Fourth St. that if he is nominated and elected that he will dodge no issue and make everybody respect the law regardless of party. SEND IN YOUR CUT AND SOME DATA FOR THE XMAS EDITION OF THE BLADE. ARTICLES AND WRITE-UPS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WILL APPEAR. MERCHANTS & MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK 23 WEST MAIN STREET OPEN SATURDAY GRAND T OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO GRAND THEATER OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 204-206 STATE ST. HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 June Caprice in "The Ragged Princess" SUNDAY AND MONDAY Viola Dana in "The Cossack Whip" SPECIAL SPECIAL The Delineat The Fashion Authority of the World Half Price "The Fashion Authority of the World" Be sure to place your order in the next ten days. 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. Phone 825 Res. 405 Grant St. WRIGHT'S JUST RIGHT ORCHESTRA (COLORED) Music Furnished For All Occasions Music Furnished in in any part of the State J. W. WRIGHT, Manager Fond du Lac, Wis. SAVINGS BANK EVENINGS 7 TO 9 THEATER lineator 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 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres, and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanford P. Starks A. E. Prodfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund 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 RedCross 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 Wanted 100 couples to attend the Musical and Literary next Wednesday night, G. A. R. hall. It is the request of the manager of The Blade that you send us all your Odd Fellow news for publication. Let the Odd Fellows and R. rhs throughout the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin know what y are doing. Mr. Henry Thomas, 627 Milton St., was called to Chicago, Ill., last Tuesday on account of the death of his mother. The Blade joins his friends in extending sympathy. Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Messrs. Ike Brown and Joseph Genry spent a very pleasant visit in Lake Mills, Wis., on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Russell. They were royally entertained and were loud in their praise of the host. Mr. Chas. Newell, prince of good fellows, contributed much to their good time. Do your Xmas shopping early, and don't forget the Merchants who advertise in The Blade. Olson & Veerhusen Co., "The Store of Certain Satisfaction", are offering bargains in men's and boys' clothes. Don't forget the Odd Fellows Musical and Literary, G. A. R. Hall, Wednesday night, Dec. 13th. Mr. Louis Chase is in the city for a IT WILL PAY YOU TO ADVERTISE IN THE XMAS EDITION OF THE BLADE. Gamm Jewelry Co. is offering bargains in Christmas goods. Visit them and get a suggestion for your Xmas presents. Mr. Prince Abanathi and wire are glad to see him. Mr. Prince Abanathi and wife are in the city for an indefinite stay. They are from Dubuque, Iowa. Wolf, Kubley & Hirsig are offering many bargains in Xmas and Holiday goods. Call to see them before buying elsewhere. 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. Supper from 5:30 to 9 P. M., Grand Army Hall, Wed. 13th inst., Phyllis Wheatly Household. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hickman are now at 119 S. Lake St. Prince Abanathai will furnish music at the Odd Fellow Musical. IT WILL PAY YOU TO ADVERTISE IN THE XMAS EDITION OF THE BLADE. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." Wehrman & Son are offering bargains in all leather goods, at 116 King St. Politeness and courteous treatment is the motto for all customers. SUPPER — SUPPER — SUPPER From 5:30 to 9 P. M. By Household of Ruth No. 4863. Everybody invited to attend and take supper with Phyllis Wheaty Household. Committee—Inmates Mary Hines, Hattie Buckner, Lula Jordan, Lula Abrams, Mamie Anderson, Amanda Hill, C. M. Josey. HIGH CLASS MUSICAL AND LITERARY Wednesday Night, Dec. 13, 1916, at Grand Army Hall. One of the grandest programs of the season will be rendered by the following participants, on next Wednesday night: Mesdame O. M. Davis, Sadie Hickman, Wm. Miller, Mamie Anderson, Mary Horton, C. M. Josey, Charlotte Abrams, Misses Sylvia Alexander, Darling, Elsie Walker, Frankie Jenkins, Messrs. A. J. Hutchins, Paul Oliver, C. C. Scott, Geo. English, J. H Kemp, J. G. Billinglea. Miss Marion Buckner will preside at the piano. Mr. W. R. Harris is in charge of the program and promises a teat for all who attend. MRS. IDA AYERS GIVES DINNER On Thanksgiving Mrs. Ida Ayers entertained at dinner for Rev. Moses Jefferson and her brother Calvin Smith who was up from Janesville to spend a few days. The menu was much enjoyed by all present and consisted of Cream of Tomato Soup, Celery, Olives, Roast Duck, Southern Dressing, Steam Rice, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Peas en casse, French Gelatine with Whipped Cream, Assorted Cake, Fruit and Coffee. Many were the compliments paid the host. You will find Tne Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main Street. OSHKOSH HAPPENINGS Special to the Blade. Mrs. John P. Turner and Mrs. Bessie Payne have returned from a visit to the Cream City, Milwaukee. Mrs. Mary Wright has returned to Oshkosh to spend the winter. We wish her success in finding employment. Mesdame J. W. Smith and Fred Brushel was in Milwaukee last week visiting friends and shopping. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scott spent the Thanksgiving in the Windy city. They have a host of friends in Chicago. Mrs. Ida Ray of Fond du Lac has moved to Oshkosh and began keeping house with her two boys. We are glad to welcome them to our city. Mr. Al. Henderson is one of our leading race men and he is due high praise and much credit for the interest he takes in church work. Master Eral Craven, who has been stopping with Mrs. C. A. Scott, left for Chicago last Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Casey. Mr. Julius Kinner has secured a position between Oshkosh and Milwaukee with the C. & N. W. Ry. dining Dept. Our friend Mr. Eli Rice is being kept busy three days but he is always ready and willing to do a kindly act for any one who calls on him. Mrs. J. W. Smith is planning a trip South to visit relatives of her husband. Mrs. Eva Netter who has been on the sick list is improving as we go to press. Mrs. J. Netter was delighted to have her son William up from Beloit to spend Thanksgiving with the family. Send your cut and some data to the Blade's office for the Xmas edition. Cuts and write-ups from all over the country will appear. What do you think about organizing an Odd Fellow Lodge in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac? We have the material and should have a progressive Lodge. Write to the editor of the Blade or to H. B. Kinner, 708 Cherry St., Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. John Turner and Mrs. H. J. Payney visited little Claudy and Dorothy Payney who are students at St. Benedict school. Mrs. R. V. Thornton of Lexington, Ky., is visiting Mrs. John Turner of 19 Jefferson Ave. BELOIT, WIS. Beloit is being rapidly populated by members of the race coming here from the South. They are proving a great asset to the commercial as well as the industrial, social and religious life of the town. Thanksgiving was observed in the Gate city in a way that reflected much credit upon its inhabitants. The program rendered at the A. M. E. church was enjoyed by a packed house. Mitcham and his devoted followers are pleased and grateful for the public's hearty response. At the home of Mrs. Mary Haggard, $449\frac{1}{2}$ St. Paul Ave. on the 28th an entertainment for the A. M. E. Church was given and quite a neat sum was realized. Miss Adline Louis, who for some time has been confined to her sick bed, was received into the church and baptized on the 27th. Mr. P. B. Knox, who has been confined to his room on account of illness, is out again. He is one of The Blade's eager readers and hails its arrival with joy. The "Scribe" was the guest of honor at the home of Mr. H. C. Cowan (better known to old friends as "Roberts") on Thanksgiving day. A most appetizing repast was enjoyed. It is true that time and years make a great difference in men. Twelve years ago when the writer was host he was a man of the world; today he is a Christian worker and a trustee of the A. M. E. church. Mr. John Austin of Milwaukee was a delegate to the Y. M. C. A. older boys' conference which convened in Beloit on the 1st. He is the organizer of the colored boys' club of Y. M. C. A. of Milwaukee with a membership of over thirty. Mr. Marion Miners, 452 Race St., employed at the Stewart Warren plant, is much happier since the arrival of his family from Mississippi. Mr. E. H. Harris, 452 Race St., formerly of Milwaukee, is now a resident of Beloit. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are subscribers to The Blade. Mr. and Mrs. White of 314 Chestnut St., Milwaukee, is visiting in the city this week. Mrs. Mary Douglass and family, for many years a resident of the Cream City, are now residing at 623 St. Paul Ave. Recent visits enjoyed by Mrs. Douglass were Mrs. Mytie White, Miss Posephine Davis and Mr. and Mrs. White of Milwaukee. The result of the meeting held at the employers' camp of the Fairbanks & Morse Co. by Revs. Williams and Fox has been revolutionizing. Already many unpleasant as well as unprofitable things in which some of the men were engaged in have been stopped and they are profuse in their thanks and appreciation of the two divines. These men do not look for charity nor are they seeking pity but their hearts and souls crave for Christian Love and consecrated human fellowship and to the ones whom God has endowed to render help they show the highest and most respectful attention and regards. Mr. Hill, who runs a restaurant on Race St., is indeed an interesting person to meet. His desire to subscribe to and insert an ad in The Blade was amply met when he was visited by our field agent. For more than five years Mr. Hill was steward of the Elk's Club in Rockford, Ill. He is now the proud operator of the Little Dandy Hotel at 426 Race St. "The gathering place of all the Young Folks." Miss Hattie Morris entertained lavishly on Thanksgiving day, having as guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne of Rockford, Misses Edna Strothers, Anna Myrix and Mr. John Monemows of Beloit and Miss Farrington of Chicago. Miss Morris is a member of one of the oldest and most successful families, the owner of much valuable real estate in the city. The pages of The Blade are read with interest by her. Rev. W. S. Williams thought of no better way to show his gratitude for the copious smiles of providence. His pathway could be expressed no better than by making some poor unfortunate happy, so he invited several wayward men to help devour the luscious carcus of king turkey on Thanksgiving day. John Anderson and brothers Thad and Walter of Woodland, Mass., are happy to be with their niece Mrs. M. Mines, 452 Race St. The Blade, together with the citizens of Beloit, deeply sympathize with Mr. Harrison Owens, 626 St. Paul Ave. in the illness of his mother, Mrs. Mathews. A visit and prayer from and by Rev. Fox on the 2nd was highly appreciated by both mother and son. Your correspondent was a welcome visitor to the beautiful and cozy home of Mrs. Ousley, mother of our genial Contributing Editor. The hour was spent pleasantly and profitably. Few houses in the State among our people surpass this home in beauty, comfort and equipment. Sunday, the 3rd inst., was the culmination of the A. M. E. church at the morning service. This earnest man of God, Rev. Mitcham, occupied the pupit and delivered a powerful sermon. Testimonies at the class meeting were touching and helpful. Rev. Fox filled the pupit at the night service and delivered an eloquent discourse on Christian Success. The reports of the different Captains were as follows: Rev. Mitcham, $13.05; Mrs. Haggard, $70.50; Mrs. Gupton, $15; General Collection, $4.01; Visiting Minister, $1.61. Total $104.22. The pastor, officers and members are very grateful to the friends and public for their generous aid. Rev. Williams on last Sunday A. M. delivered a timely and masterly address at the Camps on the subject "Does It Pay?" Head cook Mr. W. Y. Johnson, who suffered an accident, is again on the job to the delight of his many friends and workmen. Mr. Sneed, his able assistant, still wears that smile and is well liked by all. He hails from the Sunflower State, Kansas. Mr. H. T. Shelby, chief of The Place of Eats at the Y. M. C. A., was equal to the task in fulfilling the wants of the hundreds of boys while attending the Older Boys' Conference. Mrs. Mary Horton of Madison spent Thanksgiving with her mother and two daughters, Mable and Marion. Her coming was enjoyed and quite a surprise. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. WANT COLUMN ROOMS—For nice rooms see Mrs. M. Ward, 1706 Prairie St., Milwaukee Wis. MILWAUKEE, WIS.—WANT ADS AGENTS WANTED—All or part time. Big pay. Phone or call Miss G. M. Reuben, General Agent, 331—6th St., Phone Grard 138, Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED—Men, roomers. Nice furnished room. Modern improvements. Terms reasonable. Mrs. G. G. Mosley, 615 Clymer Place. IT WILL PAY YOU TO ADVERTISE IN THE XMAS EDITION OF THE BLADE. Yankee Cleaner. The University Supply Association, Lake and State Sts., will supply your wants for office supplies and stationery. Watch for their Christmas and holidays suggestions. A small amount will brighten home. The Odd Fellows of 9109, Enterprise Lodge, will give a musical under the direction of Bro. W. R. Harris at G. A. R. hall, Dec. 13th. Full program in next issue. The Household of Ruth will give a supper at G. A. R. hall, Dec. 13th, from 5 to 10 P. M. Everyboly invited. SEEN AND OVERHEARD BY OUR MINUTE MAN. City Notes and Facts. Mrs. Irene Walker, who left her husband in Milwaukee and came to Madison to visit relatives for a few days, returned to Milwaukee today leaving a few broken hearted young men. Mr. Walkers says that's O. K. She will return soon. Miss Gertrude Jackson received a cute letter today from Toledo, Ohio, saying "That I will leave my job or bring it to Madison with me." She stopped reading and said "I don't see any money in this letter. He had better send some, Jack, ahead of him." The letter was signed . . . As we were laughing at the reading she said it was O. K., he is a leading man in a show. He takes care of all the trunks and other parts and gets $7.00 per week. Rev. L. J. Philips said that the only carpenter that gets his money for nailing was the coffin makers. He was driving away on a nail repairing his church on E. Dayton St. He said he would yet have her ready by the first of the year. Bring along your nickles and dimes and ten cent pieces. FOOLISH QUESTION Can a Cigar Box? Answer in issue, page 3, column 2 4% CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Central Wisconsin Trust Co MADISON, WIS. M. Hanks, Presiden Magnus Swenson, 1st Vice-Pres. John Barnes, 2d Vice-President Fred M. Brown, Treasurer B. J. Halligan, Secretary T. R. Hefty, Ass't Secretary E. C. Dodge, C. R. Van Hise, H. L. Russel, A. L. Sanborn, P. B. Knox, A. O. Fox, H. P. Jamieson, Thomas Hefty, Joseph M. Boyd, T. C. McCarthy, E. Ray Stevens, H. S. Johnson, W. F. Pierstorff, A. E. Proudfit. THE HOME OF Fine Stationery Office Supplies Greeting Cards of all kinds Job Printing--Seals--Stencils H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street CHRISTMAS GIFTS This cold weather makes one realize that Xmas is near. SELECT YOUR GIFTS NOW 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 The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440 No. 144 States Depository and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashies PAUL KINGSTON Omnibus, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab PHONE 146 OFFICE: NEW PARK HOTEL MADISON Omnibus, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab Line MADISON, WIS. THE STAR HAIS GROWER 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 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c 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 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 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c 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. Southern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. TO GET A REAL SQUARE DEAL TO GET THE BEST THERE IS when in Rockford, Ill., stop at LITTLE DANDY HOTEL 318 S. WYMAN ST. and be Served Right M. B. BAXTER, Prop. MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS Cigars and Tobacco Barber Shop in Co DANDY HOTEL MAN ST. and be Served Right B. BAXTER, Prop. ERVED AT ALL HOURS Barber Shop in Connection LITTLE DANDY HOTEL 318 S. WYMAN ST. and be Served Right M. B. BAXTER, Prop. MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS Cigars and Tobacco Barber Shop in Connection TRADE MARK How'd you do without Hausmann's Beer on your table It stimulates the appetite It builds up your sys tes the appetite ilds up your system It stimulates the appetite It builds up your system We Deliver to Any Part of the City HausmannBrewing Phone 33 annBrewingCo Phone 33 A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller, Vice-President E. B. Steenaland Jas. B. Ramsay A No.144 Thuringer-Garbutt Co. 430 State Street We have an elaborate display of Toys, interesting, fascinating, mirth-making and educative Toys. Also a fine line of Dolls, Doll Carriages, Games, etc., etc. OUR DECEMBER SALES ARE DRAWING LARGE CROWDS You can save half on Suits, Coats and Dresses Attractive Xmas display throughout the store with prices on seasonable merchandise unequalled Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES Christmas Gifts For Everybody We have Christmas gifts suitable for everyone from "Baby" to "Grandfather." Our holiday lines are the largest and most complete. Our patterns are exclusive and up-to-date. Visit our store convinced—but until the last min before the rush Wolff, Kubly 401 W. Gorham At Your Serv KEEN KUTTER BROWN The Tr 206 East Main S Lowest Prices on A TRAVELING GOOD SATCHELS AND THE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS THE DAYS OF DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY GIVENAMES JEWELS W. L. Jeweler 17 All of the newest and finest things in Jewelry are now on display in this new store. Hundreds of excellent gift suggestions will present themselves if you call here. Below are a few casual suggestions for presentable gifts: A Splendid Showing of new and beautiful Christmas Gift JEWELRY crysanthemums, carnations and other cut flowers. A number of limosenes were required to convey the guests to and from the brilliant scene of ecstacy, and several very exquisite gowns were displayed. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. Bertha Moon, and Mrs. O. E. Howard, Chicago, and Mrs. E. Greene, Minneapolis. Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Howard remained as guests in the Warren home until Tuesday when Mrs. Moon returned to Chicago. Mrs. Howard will remain here indefinitely as the guest of her son Darnell, the young violin wonder who directs the band. Mrs. Greene will remain here with her husband who is also a member of the band. Other guests at the reception were Messrs. and Mesdames H. B. Kinner, Lawson Forde, Sr., Wm. Dickerson, G. W. Young of South Dakota; Messrs. F. Evans, O. G. Graves, J. Lee, G. W. Whaley, J. Johnson, J. H. McDuffy, J. Warren; Mesdames D. Blackman, F. L. Lewis, M. Ward, A. Johnson, R. A. Logan, Elizabeth Hanson-Gatlin, Anna Belle Woods and daughter, Miss Mattie B. Woods; Misses B. Wilhoit, K. Fern Reeves, Vera Murray, Agnes Adolph, Hazel Bradley, and Miss G. M. Reuben. The finale but none the less exhilarating feature of the affair was the posing for the flashlight picture which was taken by Milwaukee's competent race photographer, Charles Warren. DR. T. A. BOGER TO WED. It is our esteemed prerogative to present the following letter: Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Collins, 123 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Camille Collins to Dr. Thomas A. Boger of Milwaukee. Dr. Boger and his bride elect, spent Thanksgiving at the doctor's home in Aurora. We extend a hearty congratulation to both families and the happy couple. Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson have recently returned from a trip to the Windy City. Mrs. Gladys Sellers-Smack, Wisconsin's only Dramatic Soprano, who will be known as Gladys May Sellers, the Bronze Melba, has been offered an extended engagement out of the Consolidated Vaudeville Exchange office. Owing to ill health, the young lady will remain here with her mother indefinitely. She has only recently finished the Summer Musical! Course at Madame Ezalia Hackley's Conservatory and says she feels more efficient than when instructed by more expensive teachers. Miss Wilhelmine Burgette left the city Wednesday on a Thanksgiving vacation trip. P. A. Laurie, better known as Duffy, spent Thanksgiving day at Columbus, Ohio. He planned a two weeks' trip through Ohio stopping at Cleveland and Cincinnati to visit friends. Madame Louise Milligan-Shaw entertained at whist at her home last Thursday evening. She will open the Louise Dancing Academy soon, in the rooms adjoining her hairdressing parlor at 302 Fifth St. This will be quite an asset to our society as a very few Milwaukeeans know how to dance any of the classic dances. Miss Jean Curtis, sister of Mrs. J. G. Thurman, is wintering here with her sister, the attorney's wife. Mr. Frank Johnson of Quincy, has been employed at the Strand Theatre for some time. Miss Esther Humburg, Evanston, Ill. is visiting her sister Mrs. A. E. Smith, indefinitely at the home of Mrs. B. Alexander, 411 Cherry St. Mrs. Smith is a recent bride in our community. Earl Long, alias Slue has returned to the city for the winter. Mr. Long is quite popular with the gentler sex. ```markdown ``` is quite popular with the gentler sex. We have enjoying a number of chitting suppers recently. Ladies planning these suppers will derive a gratifying benefit from a little announcement run in the Blade a week before their affair occurs. See Miss Reuben or some member of the News Service about the very small fee charged. The Gas Range 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. Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett and wife of New York spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lawrence, 639 Second Ave. They have gone south for a few weeks and plan to return here for the Christmas Holidays. It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. H. B. Williams of Racine was a recent visitor to his brother Dave, the Candy man of East Water St. Mr Dave Williams' wife is much better after a long illness. TI IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. J. J. Jones, formerly of East Water St., is now visiting his mother, Mrs. Sally Jones, in Louisville, Ky., in an effort to regain his health. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. Mrs. Samuel Sewell was taken to the Mount Sinai Hospital. Mrs. L. Williams, 413 Cherry St., has been suffering with a very bad cold and her heart. Ironing Made Easy With Severe colds have been an epidemic here for about a fortnight. Mrs. Zora Hartwick was quite ill with one. Mrs. I. T. Pope was compelled to have a doctor call Saturday evening. She was agreeably surprised by a number of friends Tuesday evening when they presented her with several valuable and useful presents in honor of her birthday. 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. It is rumored that Mr. George Williams, 622 Poplar St., has a good case for a suit against doctors who operated upon his wife, Mrs. Minnie Williams, some time ago. It is said that the operation caused Mrs. Williams to lose the use of her limbs and unbalanced her mental faculties. If this is so Mr. Williams would win first-handed. Mrs. Williams is resting easily at her home under the care of Mrs. H. J. Reuben. 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. Mrs. E. Bland, 907 Central and Mrs. J. Dodson, 61 Juneau have been under the care of Doctor Thos. A. Boger for some time. Both are convalescing. Mrs. M. Smith, 726 Winnebago St., is some better after a long serious illness which prevented her from working and supporting her five little children. Every Woman's Club in the city should remember Mrs. Smith if they are the least bit charitable, as hers is a worthy case. Madison Gas and Electric Company Mrs. Julia Washington, 63 Juneau St., has been under the doctor's care for some time. Claude Kinner, who met with the terrible automobile accident last September, came home last Thursday, and will winter here. Mrs. Eva Parker has been under the weather for some time. Her daughter Josephine was called to the bedside of her grandmother in Oshkosh, Wis. --- Holland, trombone player and violinist, has returned to the city from an engagement with Prof. Wolfscale's Band of Barnum and Bailey Show. Mr. Holland will play with Schuster's Band and orchestra this winter. Bargains in Household Goods PIANO LESSONS We have arranged a new department where Piano lessons given by Miss Marion Buckner. One-half hour lessons, 25c; one hour lesson, 50 cents. For further information phone 356 or call at 419 W. Main St. all odds and ends, and slow sale goods areplaced on sale at prices that move them quickly. LET THE BLADE HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR CHILDREN FOR ITS XMAS ISSUE. LET THEM HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR HOME, YOUR CHURCH, YOUR BUSINESS. 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 214 STATE 3 doors from Grand Theatre