Wisconsin Weekly Blade

Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members The Wisconsin Weekly Bladc MILWAUKEE, WIS. The City Church, Clubs, Soc The Cream City Too Will be R The City Church, Clubs, Society and Professional Doings. The Cream City Too Will be Represented in the Xmas Numbe SPECIAL TO THE WISCONSIN BLADE (By the Milwaukee News Service) here. some time soon. Rev. Wood will ask the various clubs and organzations of the race to appoint three members from their different organzations to act with a committee of on 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. MILWAUKEE CHURCHES Last Sunday was quarterly meet. Last Sunday was Quarterly Meeting Day at St. Mark A. M. E. church and presiding elder Higgins delivered a number of very instructive sermons which were well received by large audiences. The afternoon service was quite impressive, as the sacrament of the Lords supper was administered. Fairly good collections were received throughout the day. Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. W. McFarland and sister were worshippers at St. Mark in the evening. The pastor, Rev. J. S. Woods announced that he has been appointed a member of a committee of one hundred which will raise money for a memorial monument to be raised to Abraham Lincoln Just a Little C There are many people are at a lost for an idea to solve the Christmas problem. To these people we store today and you will A few of the suggesti HF10 Just a Little Christmas Talk There are many people living in Madison who are at a lost for an idea of something that will solve the Christmas problem for them. To these people we wish to say: visit our store today and you will find your answer. A few of the suggestions you will find here: Traveling Bags Suit Cases Trunks Ivory Toilet Articles Shaving Sets Ladies and Men Purses WEHRMAN WEHRMANN & SON 116 KING STREET VOL. 1 ```markdown ``` here, some time soon. Rev. Woods will ask the various clubs and organizations of the race to appoint three members from their different organizations to act with a committee of one thousand to assist in raising this fund. An enthusiastic crowd attended the supper given at the church Monday evening. The trustees held their regular meeting at the parsonage Tuesday evening. The quarterly conference met Wednesday evening. The trustees will have control of the services next Sunday. The Rev. Samuel Russell, who was recently called to pastor Calvary Baptist church, will be formally installed into his new pulpit next Sunday, Dec. 17, 1916, at 2:30 P. M. The Rev. R. A. Ashworth, pastor of First Baptist Church, Milwaukee, will deliver the installation sermon. Rev. J. S. Woods of St. Mark will also appear on the program. The choir will tender special music. The Rev. A. W. Herin local minister, will officiate as master of ceremonies. Every one is cordially invited to be present. The services last Sunday were well attended and both sermons preached by the pastor were soul inspiring. Mrs. Merritt gave a supper at the church Thursday evening. The silver Leaf Charity Club will have a Kentucky Oyster Supper at the church December 20. Mrs. Elmira and Miss Luna Scott will present a musical at the church, Thursday and Friday evenings Dec. 21 and 22, beginning at 8:15 P. M. promptly. The affair will be given under the auspices of the Friendship club. There will be a series of entertainments given for Calvary within the next fortnight. Miss G. M. Reuben will arrange a Sociable Birthday Party to be given at the Calvary Dec. 29th. Each person coming will be asked to bring as many pennies as he or she is old. A special program will be rendered. Everybody is invited. The Sunday schools of both churches are making special arrangements for the Christmas exercises and Christmas Talk able living in Madison who of something that will them for them. we wish to say: visit our find your answer. ons you will find here: Military Brushes Toilet Sets Card in Cases Writing Cases Coat Hangers in Cases Portfolios NN & SON 1234567890 A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION CHRISTMAS OPPORTUNITY SALE STATE STREET LEADER MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14. 1916 Xmas Suggestions: Musical Merchandise Pianos Player Pianos Pathe Pathephones Columbia Grafonolas Sheet Music BRUETT PIANO CO. GAY BUILDING PHONE 4339 TO GET A REAL SQUARE DEAL PHONE 4339 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 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 Conne Barber Shop in Connection The University Supply Association, Lake and State Sts., will supply your wants for office supplies and stationery. Watch for their Christmas and holidays suggestions. When You Do Your Christmas Shopping Yankee Cleaner. CHRISTMA A big purchase Yankee Cleaner. Shopping call at our store and let us show you our stock of Ladies Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, House Dresses and Kimonas. HINRICHS DRY GOODS CO. 3 S. Pinckney St. 2nd Floor over Haswell Furniture Co. Phone 337 are offered on Winter Coats for Women and Children Winter Suits and Millinery. All merchandise o every garment having October 10th. This is a brand ne new stock so whatever sure it is the very new VISIT I New 5 and 10 Special Holida NOTHING OV merchandise offered is entirely new, garment having been received since er 10th. is a brand new store with a brand stock so whatever you buy you can be is the very newest. VISIT KRAFT'S and 10 Cents Store Special Holiday Merchandise NOTHING OVER 10 CENTS 9-11 N. Pinckney St. Telephone your News to The Blade, 3363. Spend a few hours with J. S. Wadsworth at the Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors. News to The Hours with J. S. Park Hotel Pool. Yankee Cleaning. Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 533, The Globe Bakery Madison is in need of a colored Doctor. Write the Blade. AS OPPORTUNITY of Traveling Man's Samp bags and Purses, Boudoin Bags, Cretonne, Etc. $1.50, Christmas opportunity $4, Christmas opportunity 25 s to $3, Christmas opportunity 1 s to $1, Christmas opportunity christmas opportunity dats Reduced to 98c ORTUNITY SALE Man's Samples of Ladies' Neck- Values to $7.00 STREET I State and Gilman EVENINGS UNTIL CHRIS Cor. State and Gilman Sts. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS NO.28 Yankee Cleaning. ```markdown ``` 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 The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. Colored folks, practice self-respect and you will find that it will cause other people to respect you. Leaders who lead right have a hard time of it now. Leaders who lead wrong will have a hard time of it hereafter. Quarrelsome folks are an abomination, and yet, many other colored folks delight apparently in making quarrelsome colored folks quarrel. The hoodlum white elements are now after the colored people who are "higher up", and the better class of white people are having the time of their lives in protecting this class of colored people. Colored folks should be careful of their conduct. We are usually judged by the conduct of the lower elements rather than by the achievements of the higher elements amongst us. This should not be so, but we should recognize existing tendencies and conditions and act accordingly. Colored youngsters and colored girls, who are over-loving on the streets of the city, should learn the rules of propriety to the extent of staying at home. Respect the respectable people in your community, both white and colored, and the respectable people in your community, both white and colored, will respect you. A LETTER OF PRAISE (Special to the. Wis Weekly Blade.) Milwaukee, Wis. Hon. J. Anthony Josey, Editor and Manager: I am glad of the opportunity to speak a few words through the columns of your valuable race Journal. I am a race worker and like to see the advancement of my people. I am now located at the St. Benedict Settlement, a home for colored working people. I can not speak too highly of and for St. Benedict Settlement. Be not deceived by the name; all protestants as well as Catholics are cordially welcome. Young girls and strangers in the city are given special attention. The matron of the home Mrs. Duncan is indeed a race loving woman, always doing something and living for the betterment of others. She is held in the highest esteem by all the inmates of the home. The Settlement is gradually growing. There are now three inmates in the home. Misses Gertrude Wingfield of Chicago, Mary Noel of Nashville, Tenn., and the writer of Fond du Lac. Trusting that you and your staff will enjoy a Merry Xmas, I am yours for race advancement. Miss Emma Payne 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. You will find The Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main Street. FOR GOD'S SAKE STOP WHINING. The Negro above all other races and nationalities appreciates every effort that is put forward in his behalf, and feels doubly thankful when something is done to help better his condition, and he is glad when one of his race is in a position to do something for him. But the Negro should not forget while fighting for "his rights and justice" and making great demands that he is a part and parcel of the body politic and is not race a part from it. As soon as the Negro stops whining, as soon as the Negro learns that he is but a working force that must climb as others have climbed, and fight in the same way others have fought by thoroughly building up within the ranks of his own first, by owning homes, getting education, etc., the better it will be for the race. Of course we want every right the Constitution of these United States guarantees to us, and some day we will have them, but we cannot hope for them or get them by always whining or bickering on social issues, stirring up strife, and accusing the other; fellow of crimes we sinetimes commit ourselves in proportion to our own inter-racial fitness for the society of each other. Let the Negro go ahead along the line on which he is not hampered. Let him increase his wealth, his knowledge, and his worth. Let him rely more upon himself and develop more within himself. We are a patient, tolerant people and time is proving that we are not without inherent capabilities which must some day, somewhere, lead us to the full enjoyment of a freeman's right. Let us arm ourselves with greater courage, nobler endeavors and more determined zeal for the accomplishment of these results. It is to be hoped that America will make itself so respectable and commanding as to open the door to this down-trodden, despised and rejected race. Where sovereigns are clothed with justice and humanity and the innocent and oppressed shall be heard and find friends to defend their cause, a land unbinds the shackled limbs and a law that knows only the deeds of men regardless of their color and previous condition. Let it be remembered that behind it all is an unseen commander. He who said "Righteousness exalted a Nation, but sin is the reproach of any people." Out of the wilderness, out of the night Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light. He has come through the valley of great despair— He has borne what no white man ever can bear. He has come through sorrow and pain and woe. And the cry of his heart is to know, to know! —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. BELOIT HAPPENINGS. By Percy Hill. Abraham Reed left for Milwaukee to work in the St. Paul shops. Bob Seward is quite sick. Mr. Paul Strothers and wife have returned to our city. Mr. Will Netter has returned to our city from Oshkosh for the winter. Mrs. Harry Washington of Medford, Wis., who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. John Strothers, left for Oshkosh Monday to visit her brother Herbert Mitchell before leaving for her home. While here she was entertained with a pajama breakfast by Percy Hill of the Little Dandy Restaurant. Mr. Clarence Peterson spent Sunday in Milwaukee. Wedding bells will soon be ringing. Mr. W. S. Williams purchased a large quantity of clothing for the South to be given out to the deserving poor of the race on the 7th. A Social for the benefit of the A. M. E. church was given Friday night. The affair was a success. Rev. G. J. Fox was guest at the home of Mrs. L. Bonds. 1203 Bluff St., whom he has known for years. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. McNeal, Broad St., Miss Morris and Mrs. Douglas, St. Paul Ave. Mr. Leon Peterson, king of young men, is faring well these days and is a proud reader of the Blade. The Blade is for sale at the Little Dandy Hotel. Leave your news with Percy Hill, Race St., Little Dandy Hotel. Miss Edna Strothers will spend the winter in El Paso, California. the winter in El Paso, California. Rev. Jas, Mitcham, pastor of the Colored M. E. church, held services Sunday, Dec. 10, at Delavan. He was accompanied by his little son, Master Junior Mitcham. The Christian Endeavor program that was held Sunday Eve., Dec. 10th, at the Colored A. M. E. church, was interesting and during the program Miss Hunt of Chicago, who is a traveling missionary for the little ones and the Suday school, made a fine address which all enjoyed. MILWAUKEE Christmas Trees. There will be a large Community Christmas Tree in the Court of Honor this year as usual. St. Benedict, the Moor Colored Catholic Mission, is making preparations for Christmas also. Special masses are being held at the Mission, 311 Ninth St., and they are well attended. WOMEN'S CLUBS The Woman's Improvement Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. R. A. Logan, 328 Fourth St. last Friday evening. As the president was unable to be present the hostess and vice-president presided. The Young Ladies' Culture Circle assembled at the home of Mrs. M Wilson last Thursday morning. Each member present enjoyed the program immensely. Mrs. J. Stith was hostess to the Re-Square Club last Saturday afternoon. The various clubs are asked to send their news items into the service not later than Saturday P. M. each week as we must go to press Monday. We are also desirous of hearing from the different lodges of the city. The Odd Fellows and Ruthites will remember that the Blade is their official organ. MILWAUKEE SOCIETY Mr. Phil. Finnley, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. M. J. Brantford, Mrs. C. H. Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth and Miss Lucile Jackson were guests at a surprise Birthday Dinner given Mrs. Blanche Walker-Alexander, by her husband, Mr. John Alexander. The affair took place in the cozy little home of Mrs. Stith, 411 Cherry St., last Saturday noon. The beautiful, delicious birthday cake, built by Mrs. Stith, was decorated with sixteen pink candles to form a question mark. Mrs. Alexander was so completely surprised she could hardly suppress her emotions. Mr. Buford Smith is here from Cape Girardeau, Mo., visiting his brother F. H. Smith indefinitely. Mrs. Smith expects her brother and two sisters to visit her from Evanston during the holidays. Mrs. B. McCowan and Miss Ludeli Monroe, formerly Mrs. Cyrus Miller, entertained a number of friends at a birthday party at the home of Mrs. J. Washington, 63 Juneau St. The home was beautifully decorated and everyone present enjoyed the delectable repast which was served. Cards and dancing were features of amusement. Miss L. Monroe is planning to visit her sister Mrs. F. Rhineheart of Tenstrike, Minn., during the holidays. She will also visit friends in St. Paul and Minneapolis while enroute home. Miss Zora Hartwig is now living ohme with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnett, 710 Prairie St., as they have larger quarters in their new domicile. Mr. James Robinson, Metropolis, Ill., is wintering here with his daughters, Mrs. Emma Love and Mrs. Ora Warren at the palatial home of the latter, 722 Winnebago St. Mr. Jim Gooden, Gaiasville, is now employed at the Solvay Coke Plant here, and plans to have his family join him at an early date. Mr. and Mrs. S. Ward and sister Miss K. Fern Reeves are domiciled at 1706 Prairie street. Mr. Wm. Crutcher has returned from another successful hunt in Northern Wisconsin. He bagged the largest deer killed this season. It weighed 125 pounds when dressed. Seventy-five ducks and a quantity of rabbits and squirrels were also among the trophies. Mrs. Zora Bell, Bloomington, Ill., was a guest of Mrs. Myrtle Simmons-Koplin, 922 Winnebago St. for the past ten days. Many acquaintances enjoyed the young lady's society while here. Mrs. F. Stevenson, 462-6th St., plans to visit her mother and other relatives and friends in St. Louis, Mo., during the holidays. Mr. W. Graham, expects to attend the wedding of his sister Christmas Day at his home town. Mr. Morrill Johnson, now of Chicago, was a most welcome visitor here Thanksgiving Day. He was looking fine and enjoyed the day immensely. Mr. Q. Eaton, 465-5th St., has charge of a work shift for the Western Foundation Co. He is considering opening a moving picture house at Philadelphia, his home town, some time next summer. Miss Emma Payney, formerly a correspondent for the Blade in Fond du Lac, received the right hand of fellowship into St. Mark A. M. E. church here Sunday before last. Mrs. Grundy was also admitted at the same time. Miss Nellie Smith entertained the Amanda Woods Club last Thursday. Miss Luella Bradly has been offered a life-time position with the Albert Hewlett Delicatessen Co. Sh has been superintendent in the fruit canning and preserving department for the past three years, and clerked in one of their large stores during the Thanksgiving busy season. MILWAUKEE SICK Mr. John Bryant burned his hand severely some time ago but says it is getting along "pretty good" now. Miss Edna Murray has been ill for several days but is convalescing at her home, 291 Seventh St. Mr. Wm. Pleasant is still improving slowly at his home, 516 Chestnut St. Mrs. R. Hunter, 369 Third St., was not feeling so well last week. Mrs. A. Dodson was called to the bedside of her sister Mrs. Ida Holmes of Chicago who died last Sunday night. Mrs. Dodson was sick when the message came that her sister was dying. Mrs. J. Washington also attended the funeral. Mr. James of Sixth St. is reported quite sick in the hospital. Mrs. Geo. Williams was taken to the St. Joseph hospital again last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland, 517 Cherry St., are happy once more in their beautiful home. Mrs. McFarland spent several months in Birmingham, Ala., visiting relatives and girlhood friends. Miss Viola Dale, a sister, wohm she had not seen in 13 years, accompanied her. Miss Dale is a charming young woman, with literary and musical accomplishments beyond the ordinary. Aside from being a grand and devoted church worker, Mr. McFarland, who was employed at the Hotel Wisconsin, is a skilled machinist, and is now with the Motor Car Sales Co. Miss Dale's stay in the Cream City will be indefinite. To this home the Blade is a welcome visitor. Mrs. Strothers and daughter Clara of Beloit were visitors at the home of their son and brother, Paul Strothers, in South Milwaukee. Mrs. Cooper of 726 Winnebago St. was the victim of a painful accident while at work at the Fairbanks & Morse Co. She was accidentally run over by a truck. She made a rapid recovery, however, and is now able to be at wook again. Another girl has been received into the St. Benedict's settlement. She is Miss Rosa Roberts of Baltimore, Maryland and she has come to take advantage of the inducements offered by that kindly institution. Mrs. Octavia Kinner is planning to enter the hospital where she will undergo an operation. It is also probable that Mrs. I. T. Pone will return to the hospital in the early spring for another operation. Mrs. Clara Montgomery is much better after a slight indisposition of a few weeks. Mrs. M. Preer, 621 Cherry St., has been under the weather for a few days. Mattie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Mosely has been under the care of the doctor for several days, but is convalescing under the care of Dr. Darling. Mrs. Minnie Prevatt, 423 Sixth St., has just returned from Memphis where she went to bury her sister, Mrs. Susie Hinkley, who was a lodge woman and member of the Baptist church of Memphis. Mrs. Prevatt stopped at Paducah also while enroute home. She reports her father is quite poorly. Elijah Ellis sustained a serious injury when his hand was hurt at the Plankinton Packing Co. the other day. PROFESSIONAL A. I. Huddleson and a number of other race performers were presented at the Orpheum Theatre here last week in Heart of Dixie, a Southern melodrama. Their act included novelty singing and dancing. Among these in the company were Wm. Grundy, Ed. Williams, Percy C. Colston, George Boutee, Hamilton White, Milo Vaughn and Wm. Mandliff of New York City and traveling the International circuit. They left here Saturday night for Cedar Rapids where they appeared at the Orpheum this week. They were guests at the Kennedy House, 290 Fourth St. while here. Daniel S. Jarvis appeared at the Gayety last week in the role of comedian and also performed the duties of electrician for the Frolic of the 1917 Stock Co. which is traveling the Columbia Wheel Burlesque Circuit out of New York. Last but in no wise the least we were glad to see Billy King and his company billed as a headliner under the style of Classy Vaudeville at the Crystal theatre last week. The act was exceptionally good this year notwithstanding Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wm always bring a treat every time they appear. Race papers are for sale in Milwaukee by Scott Bros. News Stand, 328 State St., or may be ordered from H. Jones, H. B. Kinner, or Miss G. M. Reuben, 710 Winnebago St. Either of whom will gladly take your news items 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. 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 en in Milwaukee visit the ELITE CAFE MEALS AT ALL HOURS LUNCHES PUT UP 10-15-20 Cents and up ROBERT WHITE, Prop. 2/3 Fourth St. LANCASTER AND VICINITY. The Weekly Blade is a welcome visitor in the homes of many of the Lancaster people. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Grimes visited at C. E. Shephard's and S. C. Craig's Sunday. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Walter Grimes next Friday evening. Ladies, bring your needles and thimbles. Mrs. Joseph Grimes and children and Mr. and Ms. Walter Grimes and children visited at the Thos. Greene home over Sunday. Miss Frances Green is very sick at the home of her brother and at this writing she is very little improved. Mr. S. C. Craig has been on the sick list for the past few days., Great preparation is being made for the Union services to be held at the First Baptist church. Mrs. S. C. Craig rendered a very beautiful vocal solo at the First Baptist church Sunday morning. The "Birth of a Nation" was here and everybody here that was sick could not get a doctor as they were all over to the hall to see the "The Birth of a Nation." The two race papers read by members of the Colored Autumn Leaf club are The Chicago Defender and The Crisis. Mrs. S. C. Craig. PIANO LESSONS 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. 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. Steenland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, VicePres. J. G. O. Zehner, VicePres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis A. E. Proafdit S. T. Swansen Stanjord P. Starks A. E. P. Menges Herman Pfund BE HAPPY 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 Capital City Cigar Co. 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 LOCALS It is the request of the manager of ‘The Biade that you send us all your Odd Fellow news for publication. Let the Odd Fellows and R. ths through- out the jurisdiction o: Illinois and Wisconsin know what 5 m1 are doing. LET THE BLADE HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR CHILDREN FOR ITS XMAS ISSUE, LET THEM HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR HOME, YOUR CHURCH, YOUR BUSI- NESS. Gamm Jewelry Co. is offering bar- gains in Christmas goods. Visit them and get a suggestion for your Xmas Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It’s all Cream. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hines have le- gally adopted little Dorothy by order of court proceeding today. A very pleasant time was spent last Wednesday evening when Miss Esther Horton entertained the Young Girls’ Club at her residence, 219 N._ Frances St. Lunch was served and cards played. Miss Rachel Wilkenson is on the sick list this week. ‘The many friends of Mrs. Henry) mith will be pleased to know of her return to the city. LET THE BLADE HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR CHILDREN FOR ITS XMAS ISSUE. LET THEM HAVE THE CUT OF YOUR HOME, YOUR CHURCH, YCUR BUSI- NESS. 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. We are pleased to note as one of our ardent supporters, Miss Pearl Samuels. Mr. Chas. Stepp of Reedsburg was in the, city Sunday visiting friends. He is one of the most successful farm- ers of his locality. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill’s Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. Mrs. 0. M, Davis entertained in honor of her niece, Miss Verna Green, of Lancaster. Wis., Tursday evening, from 6 to 11 ovlock P. M. A dainty luncheon was served consisting of croquettes, creamed potatoes, peas, cabbage salad, Parker House rolls, tea, cakes, ice cream and candy. ‘The guests were the Misses Mas- gie Jackson, Mamie Darling, Gladys Buckner, Marion Buckner, Verna Green, Messrs. Howard Shephard, Leo Butts, Arthur Buckner, Theodore Washington, Erman Abrams and Bailous Owens. The evening was en- joyed by all. | IT WILL PAY YOU TO ADVER-| TISE 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 at gains in all leather goods, at 116 King St. Politeness and courteous treatment is the motto for all cus- tomers. | The order of Eastern Stars, No. 66, Friendship Chapter, elected the fol. lowing officers at its meeting last Saturday night: Worthy Matron—Mamie Davis. | Acst. Matron- -Minnie Brown. Patron—J. W. Brown. Conduetress—Lydia Dale, Asst. Con—Mary Hines. Secretary—Julia Shephard. Treasurer—Lula Harris. Mr. Owens of Baraboo, Wis., is in the city visiting his daughters, Mad- ams Hickman and Anderson. | 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 AP- PEAR. SUGGESTIONS IN HOLIDAY BARGAINS in Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Trunks, Ivory Toilet Articles, Shav- ing Sets, Ladies and Men’s Purses, Military Brushes, Toilet Sets, Cards in Cases, Writing Cases, Coat Hang- ers in Cases. Don’t fail to go to Polite and courteous attention. CHAS. WEHRMANN & SON, 116 King and 108 S. Webster St. Telephone your news to The Blade, Phone 3369. Let the merchants know that you read the Blade by patronizing them and tell them that you saw their ad in our paper. HON. F. L. BARNETT Ex-Assistant State Attorney, a Candidate for Alderman : —_— -e y . ae 4 ‘ N / ies 3 ge ue ss AES a. oo > |e | : "a a ay + Ries to * ae s eae \ : < se A > ait | \ aia : Fe ss = ro % ‘SS e ~ y CHICAGO, ILL. Robert E. Smally. HON. T. A. BARNETT, ALDERMA NIC CANDIDATE SECOND WARD ‘There was an article printed in the Chicago Daily Press over the sig- nature of Mr, Junius B. Wood on t he question of the colored man which was very good. He pointed out som e damaging thing about our people in the second ward saying that som ¢ of them sent their children to school in the day and to The Bright Light s at night and the way and manner the ward was run or conducted by t he sporting element driven from other districts. These sports move into th e second ward and would be protected by the police. Mr. Barnett says if he is elected Alderman he will regu- late these conditions in the ward and make all abide by the law and stop such a spread of vice. Western Star Lodge No. 1443 G. U. 0. of 0. F. will hold their annual and quarterly election of officers Wednes- day evening, 22nd. On the sick list of the Lodge are Bros. Phillip Strat- ton, J. B. Simms and B. W. Penwell. The Blade is indebted to Bro. Bow- man, the faithful P. S. of 1443, for selling 15 copies of the paper. First and third Wednesday nights are the meeting nights. Local No. 208, Musician Union, gave a concert and ball for the benefit of the 8th Regiment band boys at the 8th Regiment Armory on the 10th inst. Committee: G. Swan, President; Geo. Tougle, Director; Alexander Scott and Mrs. Blanche Walton, taking the leading parts, together with Messrs. Ben. Ramsey and Chas. Brady. The Blade is for sale at 351 State St. Robinson & Heard, 3127 State ce MILWAUKEE, WIS. (By the Milwaukee News Service) You are hereby “reminded to sub- scribe for your Christmas copy of the Blade early as there will be a great call for them and you may not get to read the Milwaukee edition which we hope to make very elaborate and in- teresting. ROCKFORD, WIS. Mrs. Ella Harris. Special to the The Blade. When in Rockford stop at The Lit- tle Dandy Hotel, 318 S. Wyman St. M. B. Baxter, Prop. The following guests were registered at The Little Dandy last week: C. B. Hosmer, Di- rector Agricultural Dept., Utica Nor- mal and Industrial Inst., Utica, Miss.; “tev. A. Madison, Missionary Pastor of the Wood River Baptist Ass'n; Rey. G. J. Fox, Wisconsin Baptist Missionary, and Traveling Represent- ative of The Blade. The Saxaphone Orchestra of Columbus, Ohio, secured by the “Wait A While Club” as enter- tainers for their Tlanksgiving dance, was also at The Little Dandy. You will find the Blade on sale at the Little Dandy Hotel. Mrs. Walter Robinson departed this life on the 7th inst. It was in- deed a source of regret to her host of friends, She was Vice-President of NOTICE St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found in- ducing them to an immoral place or play will be punished to the fullest calent of the law. Mrz. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St., Milwaukee, Wis. NOW is the Time of ALL Times to SAVE The Almighty Dollar ATTEND OUR BIG SALE Now Going On Baillie-Hedquist Co The Neceweny Heese or Miaditon the L. S. C. Club which turned out in a body. Many were the sorrowful friends that paid the last tribute of respect. At the home of Mrs. Amos Tucker last Friday the Art Club held their annual dinner, the affair was one of much enjoyment. Mrs. S. B. Jones of Peoria, IL, is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. Ed. Harris continues to be in- disposed with the La Grippe. Mrs. Cala Robinson was the guest of honor at a special meeting at the home of Mrs. Hicks. The President, Mrs. Robinson, presided. Mrs. Ed. Robinson is to undergo an operation at the hospital, We w’sh her success and a speedy recovery. Don’t forget to help the church in its effort to build. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stamps of Dubuque, Iowa, is in the city visit- ing relatives and friends. Mr. Slaughter, grandfather of Mrs. Stamps, is on the sick list and his friends will be pleased to hear of him improving after a successful op: eration at Mayo Bros, Rochester, Minn. This cold weather makes one realize that Xmas is near. SELECT YOUR GIFTS NOW- If you don’t wish totake them at the presnt time, make a small deposit and we will glad ly 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 At the Old Stand CLASSIFIED ADVERTISE- MENTS. 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. Write, phone or call Miss G. M. Reuben, General Agent, 831—6th St., Phone Grand 138, Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED—Men roomers. Nice fur- nished room. Modern improve- ments. Terms reasonable. Mrs. G. G. Mosley, 615 Clymer Place. IT WILL PAY YOU TO ADVER- TISE IN THE XMAS EDITION OF THE BLADE, Professional Boarders Wanted. Professional people get HOME-COOKING of MRS. SCOFIELD 32 Fourth St., Cor. Prairie St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. WANTED—To buy men’s _ second- hand clothing. Also good bargains for sa'e in same. Telephone 5172. 203 State St. Prnounce the Funny Name! ABANATHAIL will guarantee to furnish Good Mu- sic for Dances, Parties, ete. Piano or One-Man Band. Call. Phone No. 3369, Ask for Prince. FOOLISH QUESTIONS. Answer from last week: Can a Cigar Box? No, but a Tomato Can. +70 Central Wisconsin TrustCo 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. McCar- thy, E. Ray Stevens, H. S. John- son, W. F. Pierstorff, A. E. Proudfit THE HOME OF Fine Stationery Office Supplies Greeting Gand of all kinds Job Penne ecrisiencis H. C. NETHERWCOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street ———— WHAT SHALL I GIVE? Buy Jewelry for Gifts this Christmas; and see how much more genuine pleasure you rec, ve out of the giving, You will be surprised what only a small amount will buy here in reliable jewelry You can buy something real worthy for as low as 50c, $1.00 and $2.00 A FEW GIFTS OF REAL WORTH Watches +] TLavallicres Chains | Pendants—Rings Charms Crosses and Rosaries Searf Pins Fountain Pens Silver Novelties Birthmonth Jewelry Hair Ornaments Cut Glass Diamonds: Silverware Necklaces: Clocks Toilet Sets Bar Pins Fobs—Brooches Handy Pins Man Useful Things for Men and Boys Come in NOW and look over our complete line of Fift Suggestions. You'll soon settle the question of “what to give.” You'll be surprised at the low prices, The entire stock fairly breathes Ximas. It is marked by worth and dependability and carries to you and yours a hearty wish fora MERRY XMAS Buy your gifts here. You are sure of quality goods and right prices, and satisfaction, too Christmas is just around the corner and so is Nelson's Jewelry Store; been there for over 80 years. This year with a larger stock than ever. May we have the pleasure of serving you? NELSON’S 112 East Main Street BROWN The Trunk Man 206 East Main Street Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES Perr | Te eeneeeennenee | (fd How'd you do ¢ : peace without : Fok : | ))Hausmann’s iW Beer _ on your tahle = t + : t : It stimulates the appetite = : It builds up your system : : We Deliver to Any Part of the City t : t aE a a RET. r * : - t : HausmannBrewine Coe F * Phone 38 : 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 AP- PEAR. Mr. J. S. Wadsworth is in charge of the pool and billiard rooms at the Park Hotel and most cordially in- vites you to call and see him, Best treatment for all. HOW CRAWFORD MET HIS DEATH Thrilling Story of Mob Violence in South Carolina. NASH VISITS ABBEVILLE. Secretary of National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Returns From Scene of Brutal Murder With True Facts—Governor Says Law Must Be Upheld. New York.—Roy Nash, secretary of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, has personally investigated and secured the facts in respect to the lynching of Anthony Crawford, a prosperous colored citizen, at Abbeville, S. C., last October. Governor Richard I. Manning and the citizens of Abbeville have gone on record as being bitterly opposed to mob rule in the state. Governor Manning, in a statement to the press, says: "I was out of the state when the Abbeville lynching occurred. As soon as I learned of it I called Solicitor R. A. Cooper and Sher- M. Murdered by a mob of white men at Abbeville, S. C., Oct. 21, 1916. iff R. M. Burts of Abbeville to the office and called on Coroner F. W. R. Nance of Abbeville county to comply with the law and furnish me with a copy of the testimony taken at the coroner's inquest. I found that the coroner held an inquest, but took no testimony. "I intend to do everything in my power to uphold the law and let the offenders know that such acts will not be tolerated and that those guilty of violating the law must suffer for it." The lynching referred to occurred on Oct. 21 in one of South Carolina's most beautiful and progressive cities. Anthony Crawford, the victim, was a Negro fifty-one years old, worth over $20,000. He got into a row with a white storekeeper named Barksdale over the price of cotton seed. It is reported that Mr. Barksdale called him a liar, and the Negro cursed him roundly in return, whereupon a clerk ran out to give Crawford a beating with an ax handle. He was saved from this by a policeman, who arrested Crawford and took him to the municipal building, but when they let him out on bail a crowd of men took after him again, intent on punishing him for daring to curse a white man. "The day a white man hits me is the day I die," Anthony Crawford once said to a friend. When he saw the crowd coming after him he went down in the boiler room of the gin, picked up a four pound hammer and waited. The first man who came at him, McKinney Cann, received a blow in the head which fractured his skull. But some one buried a stone, which knocked out Crawford before he reached any one else. While he was down they knifed him in the back and killed him until they thought they had finished him, when they permitted the sheriff to arrest the unconscious Crawford on condition that he would not take his prisoner out of town until they knew whether Cann would live or die. Cann wasn't hurt as badly as they thought, but nevertheless a mob went back to the jail at 4 o'clock that afternoon, dragged Crawford through the streets of the Negro quarters with a rope around his neck, hung his mutilated body to a pine tree at the entrance to the fair grounds and expended a couple of hundred rounds of ammunition on it. A meeting was called in the Abbeville courthouse, at which it was decided to order the sixteen sons and daughters of Crawford and their families to abandon their $20,000 home and get out of the state by Nov. 15. After the meeting this mob closed up all the Negro shops in Abbeville. The Columbia state in a powerful editorial pointed out that, in view of the exodus of Negro labor from the south to northern industrial fields and the approach of the boll weevil, South Carolina's problem was to keep her colored men instead of serving notice on them that, no matter how industrious or successful they might be, their case was hopeless. It convinced the business men of Abbeville that they had lynched their own pocketbooks. On Nov. 6 another meeting was held in the courthouse, at which resolutions were unanimously passed condemning the whole lynching project. You Can Join One, Two or Will Sta Commercial N Open Saturday Evening PAUL KIN Omnibus, Carriage, Bag PHONE OFFICE: NEW PARK HOT GIFTS = Signify Real Thou at Mere Extravagant of gifts that people are giving this year pleasantly remembered from Christ is direction for the past several ye alized into a wholesome, widespread Haswell Store has become the Christ uty plus utility by thousands, fur and all the products of artist and In Haswell’s “Removal S Family Shoe Store 214 STATE 3 doors from Grand Theatre Gifts that Signify R Not Mere H THESE are the kind of gifts that people ing gifts that will be pleasantly remem- has been a tendency in this direction for ment seems to have crystallized into a wh evitable result that the Haswell Store has are assembled gifts of beauty plus utility utilities, pictures, lamps, and all the pre this comprehensive line. Specially Priced in Haswell's GIFTS = Gifts that Signify Real Thoughtfulness-- Not Mere Extravagance THESE are the kind of gifts that people are giving this year; sensible, useful, lasting gifts that will be pleasantly remembered from Christmas to Christmas. There has been a tendency in this direction for the past several years, and this year the sentiment seems to have crystallized into a wholesome, widespread conviction, with the inevitable result that the Haswell Store has become the Christmas shopping center. Here are assembled gifts of beauty plus utility by thousands, furniture, furnishings, home utilities, pictures, lamps, and all the products of artist and artisan comprised within this comprehensive line. Specially Priced in Haswell's "Removal Sale" of Furniture Gifts of Rattan Wood Baskets, worth regularly; $7.50; Sale price.....$5.60 Tea Wagons, worth regularly $15; Sale price.....$12.00 Ferneries, worth regularly $11.50; Sale price.....$9.20 Sewing Baskets, worth regularly $5.50; Sale price.....$4.40 Cedar chest with cedar lining; regular price, $25; Sale price ..... $20.00 Gate leg table, 42 inch; worth regularly $20; Sale price ..... $16.00 Martha Washington Sewing Table; worth regularly $15; Sale price. $12.00 Spinet Desk, worth regularly $45; Sale price ..... $36.00 Muffin Stand, worth regularly $7.50; Sale price ..... $6.00 CEDAR CHESTS What woman wouldn't like to have a They last a lifetime and are more useful th placed in a home. These we sell are of the class. 46-inch Chest, George Washington style, 46-inch Chest, Martha Washington style, 48-inch Chest, Colonial panel ends, regular 44-inch Chest, copper trimmed, regular p 48-inch Chest, Virginia style, regular price 44-inch Chest, copper trimmed, regular price 40-inch small Chest, worth regularly $8; Matting Boxes, from 36-inch at $2.40, to 4 Don't like to have a beautiful Cedar Cl are more useful than any other piece we sell are of the very best consti washington style, regular price $25; B washington style, regular price $16; B panel ends, regular price $23; Remo mitted, regular price $16; Removal yle, regular price $22.50; Removal mitted, regular price $12; Removal 26-28 N. Carroll St. Sale at Both Stores 604-606 University Ave. Our future home, Haswell Building, 117-119 State Street Six Shares Atlanta State Savings Bank Stock. Information write T. Y., care Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wis. Buy your Footwear at the Popular Priced Shoe Store 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 Any Size--Any Style Of Solid Mahogany Are Joining OUR CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB Which is Forming Now You Can Join Any Time One, Two or Five Cents Will Start You Commercial National Bank open Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock PAUL KINGSTON us, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab Line PHONE 146 E: NEW PARK HOTEL MADISON, WIS. FTS = Real Thoughtfulness-- Extravagance People are giving this year; sensible, useful, last- membered from Christmas to Christmas. There the past several years, and this year the senti- holesome, widespread conviction, with the in- come the Christmas shopping center. Here by thousands, furniture, furnishings, home products of artist and artisan comprised within 's "Removal Sale" of Furniture You Can Join Any Time One, Two or Five Cents Will Start You Counsel Table, worth regularly $21 Sale price .....$16.80 Telephone Stand, worth regularly $15; Sale price .....$12.00 Priscilla Sewing Cabinet, worth reg- Electric Lamps 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? Why, simply the Iron cuts the work is always hot. The waste of energy, fine clothes. It s and gives you things. We are willing that the electric flat- not urge you to a Try it, if you w phone call will be if you wish to kee PHON Madison Gas Com 126 EAST M ? Why, simply because the electric iron cuts the work in two. You is always hot. There is no wait waste of energy, no dread of in nine clothes. It saves labor and 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. Try it, if you will, in your home phone call will bring one. You if you wish to keep it. PHONE 4400 Adison Gas and Electric Company 126 EAST MAIN STREET 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. 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 disc- carded gown, suit, plume or gloves that are soiled, let us clean them. Madison Steam Dye Works Phone 2485 116 S. Pinckney St. MERCHANTS & ERCHANTS & SAVINGS BAN MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK 23 WEST MAIN STREET OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 St. Benedict Settleme 823 WINNEBAGO STREET Benedict Settlement 823 WINNEBAGO STREET --- 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 because the electric in two. Your iron are is no waiting, no to dread of injuring les labor and clothes are time for other you should see what in will do. We do cept our word for it. in your home. A g one. You decide it. 4400 and Electric any N STREET 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. SAVINGS BANK Settlement O STREET