Wisconsin Weekly Blade

Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members The Wisconsin Weekly Blade The First National Bank United States Deposits plus and Undivided Profits United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller, Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. Central Wise MADIS Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. L. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanjord P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Mengrs S. T. 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Y., care Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wis. Wisconsin SAVINGS BANK EVENINGS 7 TO 9 NGSTON gage and Taxicab Line No.144 A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE EDITION MADISON, WIS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1917 eet on the corner of Fourth and Ce- Milwaukee and Her Progressive Citizens (By Milwaukee News Service.) DEAR READER:—We wish to present to you this the Milwaukee Section of the Wisconsin Blade. We are sincerely in hope that after reading the Blade this week, those who have not already, will be inspired to send their $1.50 to the Blade Office or one of its representatives, for a yearly subscription to the paper. All Race papers are cheapest by the year in advance. Race papers are for sale at Scott Bros. News Stand, 328 State street, or may be ordered of H. B. Kinner, H. Jones, E. D. Dickerson or Miss G. M. Reuben, 710 Winnebago street, either of whom will gladly receive your subscription and your news items. A stranger coming to Milwaukee would find the Race indulging in almost as many different pursuits and vocations as in Chicago, New York, Kansas City or many other metropolises. RELIGIOUS ENDEAVORS. St. Mark A. M. E. Church Along religious endeavors we have three Race churches here that are making successful strides on the road of progress. They are, according to their respective sizes, first, St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, 497 Fourth street, which was organized by Rev. Theodore Crosby, of Indiana Conference, May 5, 1860, and incorporated April 18, 1870. The only surviving member of the first official board is Thomas Fletcher, now of Chicago. The first real estate was a small brick church and a four-room cottage on a plat of ground, 50x75 feet on the corner of Fourth and Ce THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY'S dar streets purchased at $3,000.00. A part of this property was sold later and the church remodeled, whereupon the value became $4,700.00 and the remaining plat measured 39x50 feet. The Reverend Jesse S. Woods, graduate of Beloit College, Wisconsin, and theological department of Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., came to this charge about five years ago and induced the congregation to exchange the old property on Cedar street (which had become invaluable as a religious center) for the German Reform Church property at 403-497 Fourth street and $600.00 cash. The present site is occupied by a fine, modernly furnished brick edifice with a seating capacity of 400 including a $4,000.00 pipe organ, a lecture hall, kitchen and other modern conveniences; a brick, modernly finished, nineroom parsonage, all located on a lot 100x150 feet, all improved, free from all encumbrances and valued at $35,000. The trustees are Hon. L. H. Palmer, A. G. Burgette, John Brantford, John Austin and Harry H. Owens. The church membership is now about 200. --- Its activities are Industrial league, which finds desirable employment for members of the Race coming to Milwaukee, Men's Club, Boys' Y. M. C. A. Club, Women's Club, City Missionary, Deaconesses and Literary Society. The Rev. J. S. Connell of Howard University is assistant pastor this year. Rev. R. T. Reed has also been in the pulpit for several Sundays. Calvary Baptist Church. Our next largest Race church is Calvary Baptist church. 414 Cherry Street, the Rev. S. Russell, the newly installed pastor. The Rev. Geo. J. Fox came to Calvary a few years ago and after succeeding in connecting the church with the Wisconsin Associa- PUMMER CITY CO. 1911 tion his next achievement was to obtain the palatial residence at 414 Cherry street and have it converted into a modern church anditorium, parsonage and recreation hall. Calvary is the only Race church in the state able to boast of having a hall used exclusively for entertainments, bazaars and for recreation. Rev. Fox was ably assisted in his work by an exceptionally brilliant wife, Mrs. Nettie Artis-Fox, who labored incessantly in various capacities. Through her efforts and those of Mrs. Emma Corporal the Sunday School was represented last year at the Lincoln Jubilee in Chicago and won the second prize this past Summer in the Summer School Contest. Rev. Fox resigned his pastorate of Calvary this fall and the church has called Rev. S. Russell, formerly of Chicago, who joins the officers and members in welcoming all strangers and visitors to preaching each Sunday morning at 11:10 A. M. and evening at 8 P. M., Sunday School at 9:30 A. M., Prayer Service Wednesday evenings at 8 P. M. The services last Sunday were (Continued on page 4.) 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Madison Steam Dye Works "The Old Reliable." Established 1884. 116 S. Pinckney St. W. STRELOW, Prop. Madison Steam Dye Work "The Old Reliable." Established 1884. ney St. W. STRELOW, Prop. STMAS NGS UB in Any Time for Five Cents art You National Bank ings from 7 to 9 o'clock RENTS a week PUT ONLY 5CENTS IN OUR BANK — INCREASE IT 5¢ WEEKLY; WE WILL HAVE IT CHRISTMAS WE JOIN OUR BANKING CLUB TH 1 OR 2 CENTS THE FIRST PLEASE YOUR DEPOSIT THE SAME WILL THEN HAVE NEXT XMAS. OTHER 25 CENTS, 50 CENTS OR IS MONEY WITH INTEREST AT LISTMAS. YOU ALL ABOUT IT. LISTMAS BANKING CLUB BOOK Commonwealth n Dye Works Established 1884. OW, Prop. Phone 2485 NO.31 The Wisconsin Weekly Blade A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. 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 NOTICE. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. NEW YEAR'S GREETING. A Happy New Year to All of Our Readers. Another year or 365 days have rolled by and gone into as History. Has the year just closed been well spent? Have we lived the best? Have we followed the straightest paths to peace, happiness and success? The Wisconsin Weekly Blade wants to be a helper to your Joys, to your Success and to your Future. Let the Blade come into your home, into your shop, your store, your office. We want to give you the latest and best race news. We are full of hope, full of ambition to make our paper better and increase our circulation. Let the Blade be your companion during 1917. Once again we wish all our many readers a Happy New Year. MAKE GOOD They say that the Negro is making progress. Whenever we get time to stop to look over conditions, it really looks that way. Sometimes we don't see things moving at a gait we think they ought to move at, but from where we started to where we are at the beginning of 1917 is a good long jump. We don't buy homes as fast as we ought to buy them; we don't buckle down to business quite as hard as we might; we don't keep the children in school long enough to pay as as much attention to the trade or occupations we want them to follow as we should; but we are gradually learning by dear experience what we ought to do, and we are beginning to do it. We surely are not going back. HOW TO BE GOOD If you do not make a good resolution on New Year's day, that fact need not necessarily restrain you from making one on any of the other three hundred and sixty four days of the year. We go wrong in too many ways to hope to correct ourselves by a single resolution. It is a good idea to look yourself over on the first day of every week and map out a course to follow for seven days. The man who does this resolutely will have no need to swear off on New Year's day. The man who fails to do so might as well carve his New Year's resolutions on an ice tablet and wait for it to thaw. Colo. Statesman. A REAL CHRISTMAS Delayed justice is going to arrive some day like a thunderbolt out of a clear sky. The American conscience must give away to the peremptory demands of Truth. The problem of man's history has been the race problem, a mystery based solely upon predilections and illusions which in the light of reason and science are being relegated to an inferior place, because of its refractory attitude toward Truth itself. The sea of a superman and of an underling is a remote impossibility; it is foible, a nightmare of the ignorant. True the unthinking barbarous South, with all of its emotional tendencies and superstitions, give thanks to the Maker for Christmas. It will shed tears over the slain Christ, and give thank offerings for his churches, but it will forget his teachings—Christianity, the religion of the saved. It will continue to lynch and murder, to stifle ideals, to batter human souls, and to bind within its rapacious grasp the labor of an innocent brother. This is the quintessence of injustice and ruthless might. Why the "Solid South."? What is its "raison d'etre"? Illusions, ignorance, mob mind. Three thousand souls have suffered death and dishonor by the hands of heartless mobs in the last twenty years. But this is Christmas. This is not the spirit of the times. Christmas signifies love and peace. Yet, there is no peace. Christ would have a happier birthday if this season would ring down the curtain upon these atrocities. The fight is on. Justice is on the way, rushing torrent like amid the rocks, or meandering slowly through stretches of plain. It is inevitable. The complexities of modern life must needs usher on the stream. Its romance is almost here. We can feel its thrill. Joseph L. Bowler. [Name] G. T. JACKSON, PEORIA, ILL. Hearty Odd Fellow, Loyal Patriarchy's Military Branch, G. U. O. of O. F. America, who has been appointed staff correspondent of The Blade. G. T. Jackson Staff Correspondent. M. S. S. HON. SAM BANKS IN KENTUCKY One of the greatest ovations and demonstrations ever given one of our race was accorded Mr. Banks on his recent visit to his old home in the Blue Grass State. It had been more than twenty-five years since he had visited the home of his nativity and the distinction he had gained since he left caused many regardless of color to pay him homage. There was a reunion of the Banks family and on Xmas day 36 of the family sat down to dinner. This was indeed a happy meeting. Mr. Banks reports that our people are doing well in that part of the country and are enjoying the confidence of the best white people. Being on the Governor's staff, Mr. Banks is in a position and is doing much for his people. The Blade trusts that his tribe will increase and that he will continue to do good for his people. A CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Harris and their many kind friends of Rockfort for their kind ness shown me while in Rockfort. MISS PAULINE COLEMAN, 6153 Ada St., Chicago, Ill. BELOIT LODGE, 5794, ELECTION Beloit Lodge, 5794, held its annual election of officers Tuesday evening. Dec. 12, 1916, as follows: N. G.- Bro. Clarence S. Peterson. P. S.—L. J. Ousley. Warden—G. S. Groomer. Trustees—Bros. White and West. P. N. F.—Henry T. West. One of the most successful and profitable years in its history is just about to close and its present members, with few exceptions, are very jealous in their quest for further knowledge of Odd Fellowship. By common consent the office of N. P. was left open pro tem, out of respect for the memory of its deceased Bro. R. R. Smith who had been its chaplain from the beginning up to his death. Aug. 27th, last. Bro J. L. Artes has been its N. F. for 11 years. Succeeding to the office following the death of Mr. Wm R. Ousley and has the confidence of all the members at his command. No. 5794 contemplates a surprise for the Jurisdiction of No. 9 this coming quarter. MILWAUKEE, WIS. H. B. Kinner, Inventor and Writer. H. B. Kinner has invented two very useful articles, and written several plays and movie scenarios. He is now working on another very important invention. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Kinner for the realization of this issue as he primarily introduced the idea into Milwaukee among our citizens. It is he who has been interested all along as to its progress. Such service has been invaluable to the News Service. A. E. See or write Miss G. M. Reuben, 710 Winnebago street, about the following things: General information about Milwaukee. Shares in Thunderer Publishing Co., which plans to run a chain of Colored Daily News Papers. Shares $5.00 each. Shares Judge Lynch Publishing Co. 25c each. Shares in Defender Publishing Co. $1.00 each. Any Race Paper published in America may be had at regular subscription price, delivered to any address without extra charge. The following Race Books, Authentic Edition, Booker T. Washington's Own Story of his complete life and works, including a supplement by A. L. Holsey and pictures of Dr. Washington's Funeral and Burial, prices $1.75 and $1.25. Facts of Reconstruction, True story of Birth of a Nation, by Major John R. Lynch, $1.50. Life and Complete Poetic Works of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, $1.75, $2.50 and $3.50. Portable typewriter, 10 days' free trial, price only $35.00. Guaranteed 25 years. Will do work of $100.00 machine. Agents wanted. Write for particulars. SCOTT BROS. NEWS DEPOT will move to 283 Fourth street from 328 State street. Miss Lydia Scott, one of Milwaukee's most reserved yet brilliant characters is an attendant at the West Division High School. She is fond of music but naturally adapted to reading from the best authors and poets. Having had but very few, if any, instructions her art as a sculptor shows her quite proficient and it is probable that she will become one of the greatest sculptors of her day. Mr. Hovey G. Stith, a graduate of Indiana State Normal College and elected to take the principalship of a number of schools in that state, is indeed a man to be highly respected by his race. Since his stay here Mr. Stith has ever striven to labor for the advancement of himself and follo wbrothers wherever an opportunity afforded itself. He became the first member of the Race employed at the Plankinton Packing Co. in any capacity and chru his influence there are now more than a hundred enrolled. Mr. Stith is held in high esteem by his employers and associates in the offices of the Plankinton Co. We wish him continued success. Advertise your Rooms, Restaurants, Wants, etc., in the Wisconsin Blade as the best people in the Northwest read it regularly. JOHN H. HARRIS Barbers H. Jones, 218 Fourth street, is considered our best tonsorialist. Mrs. H. Brown and Son have their shop at 422 Cedar street. Slaughter's Shop at 311 Fourth street is one of the busiest in the city. Chiropodists. Porfessor R. H. Baylor and wife have one of the most modern equipped parlors in the state and are expert chiropodists. Dentist. Dr. A. C. Johnson is considered one of the best dentists in the state and has a larger practice among the other race than his own. Physicians. Dr. A. L. Herron, Metropolitan Bldg., is kept unusually busy attending his many patients who visit him at his modern office. Dr. T. A. Boger is quite a successful visiting physician. He finished experimenting at Marquette College and is now practicing for the good of his patients. Mr. W. Revells and his chorus of Jubilee singers acquitted themselves with honor on the program rendered by the Men's Bible Class at the 2nd German Baptist Church, 9th and North Ave. on the 15th. The house was well filled and the audience cheered lustily after the rendition of each number. Miss S. Woods brought down the house with "Swanee River." Two solos by Mr. Revells showed that this veteran of the musical world still holds his own. Mrs. Davis performed well at the piano. Mrs. G. J. Fox was at her best and captivated the house with selections from Dunbar. Rev. J. S. Woods who led several selections elicited much praise. Rev. Fox was called upon by the master of ceremonies to pronounce the benediction. THE GIFT SUPREME. What gifts, O Lord, have we before Thy throne Nor treasure, for our Saviour can we bring. Thee comes a voice—"Beloved, bring thy cares, Thy burdens; dearer they than rarest gold. Cast them before Me and receive in turn My Gift—the Peace of which the Angels told. 1ST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Eden District, Grand Household of Ruth, No. 18, G. U. O. of O. F., States of Illinois and Wisconsin.— Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G., 417 Seventeenth St., Cairo, Ill. Cairo, Ill., Dec. 15th, 1916. Special Message. Greetings: To all Household of Ruths and Juveniles of the Jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin: I appeal to all to co-operate with the Administration in building up the District work by complying with all the General Laws and the Laws of Eden District, Grand Household of Ruth. No. 18, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Note General Laws of 1912 and 1914. (See pages 71 and 72, sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18 and 19.) Special Notice for 1917. The newly elected W. R. will send her name and address to the Grand Secretary, Bro. James Needham with the seal of the Household of Ruth, also with the name of the M. N. G. signed; and send the same to the D. G. W. R., Mrs. Eva T. Dean, 708 N. Poplar Street, Champaign, Ill., within thirty days. March 1st, of each year is Peter Ogden Day. The second Sunday in May is Annual Thanksgiving Day of the G. U. O. of O. F. and H. H. of R. See Proceedings for Children's Day. See Proceedings for the District Grand Lodge No. 9, and Eden District Grand H. H. of R., No. 18, which meets in Sparta, Ill., the first Tuesday in August, 1917. Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G 417 Seventeenth Street, Cairo, Illinois. 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. Wehrman & Son are offering bargains in all leather goods, at 116 King St. Politeness and courteous treatment is the motto for all customers. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." WE URGE PATRONAGE OF THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISERS, AS THEY WILL ASSURE YOU HONEST AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT. Professional people get HOME-COOKING of MRS. SCOFIELD 32 Fourth St., Cor. Prairie St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Flash Light Groups, Banquets and Lawn Parties CHAS. L. WARREN Commercial Photographer Resident Pictures a Specialty, Interior or Exterior 722 Winnebago St., Milwaukee FARMER'S LODGING HOUSES Rooms 15c and 25c per night $2.50 per week 213 Fourth Street 917 Clybourn Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin WHY SUFFER? Let PROF. G. W. MURPHY Treat your feet, remove the bunions, corns and in- grown nails Office: Kirby House East Water and Mason Sts. Milwaukee, Wis. RESTAURANT When in Milwaukee visit the ELITE CAFE Meals at all hours Lunches 10-15-20c and up ROBERT WHITE, Prop. 273 Fourth St. KEYSTONE RESTAURANT OPEN ALL HOURS D. MOORE, Prop. 251 Fourth St., Milwaukee, Wis. ROOMS For nice rooms see Mrs. M. Ward, 1706 Prairie St., Milwaukee, Wis. J. BECKETT FINE GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 622 Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wis. D. SCHWEER Funeral Director and Embalmer Carriages and Hearses to Let 516 Chesnut St. Phone Grand 607 Milwaukee Mr. Schweer directs more colored funerals than any other man in the state, because he does his business fairly. BROOK'S CAFE First Class Service Home Cooking 288 Fourth Street Milwaukee, Wis. S. BENISH Meat Market Fancy Cuts a Specialty Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee 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 VISIT THE Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors Under New Management J. S. Wadworth, Mgr. WHY NOT make it the "LITTLE DANDY" 426 Race St., when in BELOIT and be served right. Excellent Meals at Reason- able Prices 'The home of young folks, PERCY HILL, Prop. BE HAPPY And Buy the Famous Malt and Snow Flake Bread also Rye, Graham and Bram 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. 108 S. Pinckney St. Madison, Wis. Wholesale Cigar Jobbers Phone 523 Some of our leading brands: Upmann's Repeater Upmann's Ideal Upmann's Fleur de Upmann Garcia & Vega Clear Havana Chas. Denby Lucius Clear Havana Clear Title When other Corn Cures Fail Try Red Cross Corn Harvester. The Menges Pharmacie TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 Send your Odd Fellow news to The Blade. We desire to publish the name of the N. G. P. S. and meeting night of every lodge and household in the jurisdiction. Our collector will call to see you next week. Be prepared to pay your subscription. Our columns are for the Ruths as well as for the Odd Lullows and it is our aim and object to serve the Sisters as well as the Brothers. Yankee Cleaning. Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Mr. J. S. Wadsworth is in charge of the pool and billiard rooms at the Park Hotel and most cordially invites you to call and see him. Best treatment for all. Miss Sallie Williams, 114 N. Blair St., spent the holidays in Chicago, the guest of Mrs. Arthur Prince. She reports a very pleasant visit. The many friends will be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Walter Smith of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are old residents of Madison. Mrs. Allen Henderson, a life long friend of the family, was in Chicago at their home at the time of the death. Mr. T. E. Hines spent Monday in Chicago attending the funeral services. Mrs. Phoebia Lawrence returned to the city last Friday after spending several weeks in Chicago and Dubuque, Ia. Mrs. Lizzie Ayers, who spent a month in Southern Louisiana and Mississippi, returned last Thursday to make Madison her future home. Mr. Calvin Smith was up from Janesville to spend the Xmas with the family. He is doing well and made a commendable record in school. The Blade was delighted to have a call from Messrs. Harry Allison, Hugh Bostick, Jos. Gentry, Asa Washington, Rev. Moses Jefferson, J. H. Kemp and S. R. Banks during the holidays. Misses Frankie Jenkins and G. Marshall, who spent the Xmas at their home in St. Louis visiting relatives and friends will return to the city tomorrow. Misses Marion Beatrice and Little Arline Buckner graced our sanctum with their presence. Mr. Peter Washington spent the Xmas and holidays in Chicago. He reports a great time. Yankee Cleaning. Ask your grocer for: The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 533, The Globe Bakery Co. Messrs J. S. Estes, J. Baylum and Morrison are in the city at 319 N. Henry St. They are connected with the Park Hotel Dining Dept. You will find the Blade on sale at the Hill Grocery Store, 651 E. Dayton St. and Trotter & Hopkins Pool, Billiard and Barber Shop Parlors. Mrs. John Billinglea is spending a few weeks at her old home in N. C. Before returning she will stop in Washington and Baltimore, M. D. visiting friends. Send in or telephone your news to company or if you intend to take a trip let your friends know it through the columns of our paper. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. Special Mid-Winter Dance at G. A. R. Hall, Friday night, Jan. 12. One of Madison's best orchestras will furnish music. Mr. Matt Curry, Mgr. All copy for publication in the Blade must reach us by Thursday of each week. Our correspondents must write on one side of the paper. Your last chance before Easter to attend a swell dance at G. A. R. Hall will be Friday night, Jan. 12th. 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. Telephone your News to The Blade, 3369. Spend a few hours with J. S. Wadsworth at the Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." BELOIT, WIS. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gordon has returned from the funeral of the brother of Mrs. Gordon in Mexico, Mo. Mr. Pink Hawley, wife and baby are in the city from Pontooc, Miss., for an indefinite stay. The McNeal family consisting of Mr. and Mrs. McNeal and three children are here from Pontooc, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dosher of Rockford spent Xmas in Beloit with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Everton were visited by the stork, leaving them twin boys; mother and sons are doing well. Lon Harris, Rockford, was a visitor at The Little Dandy during the holidays. Send all news for the Blade to Percy Hill at the The Little Dandy, 426 Race St. A Happy New Year to all our readers. Mr. John Strothers, a resident of Beloit, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stewart spent the Xmas an dholidays with relatives in Alvan and Darean. Mr. Will Netter of Oshkosh has taken the position as porter at the Northwestern Depot. George Douglass of Milwaukee, better known as Crack and Walter Everton are starting a Gun Club here in Beloit. They are both dead shots. Mrs. John Monomus and Mrs. Paul Strothers spent Xmas Eve at the Little Dandy and played Santa Claus, bringing Percy and Miss Morris two fine presents. Don't forget to send your news to the Little Dandy, 426 Race St. Will Netter and Percy Hill are contemplating to take a trip to St. Louis New Years. Miss Hattie Morris of the Little Dandy, left for Dallas, Texas, for a short visit. Rev, James Mitcham and wife are proud parents of the arrival of a little baby boy. Mother is doing fine. Billie Williams, better known as New Orleans Bill. You don't have to put a nickel in this machine to start it talking. He is one of the greatest pool game keepers that Beloit ever had. When it comes to Twelve Rock he knows it all. Fred Payne of Rockford was a visitor Saturday at the Little Dandy. Hello Tom. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stewart are spending Christmas with relatives at Avalon and Darean. A Mysterious Tea Party will be given at the Bethel M. E. Church, St. Paul Ave., Friday evening, Dec. 29. Everybody come and have a good time. A GENUINE SMOKER—JOS. GENTRY BIRTHDAY GATHERING. —A JOLLY GOOD TIME. Capt. S. S. Steele Toastmaster. On last Tuesday night, at the call of Mr. Jos. Gentry, more than a half hundred of our men met at the home of Mr. Geo. G. Mosley Clymer to join Mr. Gentry in the celebrating of his birthday. To say that the occasion was one of much enjoyment would be putting it mildly. Messrs. Oliver Davis, Kelly Abanetary, 'V. C. Turner, Thos, Horton, S. R. Banks and Allen Anderson made quite timely remarks. Refreshments were elaborately served and it was indeed a gathering of much jollification. Many were the congratulations and hearty handshakes given "JOE" by those in attendance. Chicago, Ill., 12-28-16. DEAR EDITOR: Please publish following news of our H. H. in your paper. Queen Elizabeth H. H. of R. No. 4256, G. U. O. of O. F. Very interesting, last meeting. Inmate August is off the sick list. We were glad to have her in our midst again. Inmate M. M. Snyder is still on sick list. She left for her home Sunday to be cared for by her mother this winter. Her home is Harrisburg, P. A. Inmate S. Coleman is still on sick list. We had visitor from H. H. of R. No. 1073. Our most efficient W. R. inmate M. Harsh who has been in that office for the past three years was re-elected. The inmates were very grave because of the sadness over the loss of our beloved inmate R. Bryant who was the N. G. at the time she passed away a few weeks ago. MRS. LULU MORGAN, 19 E. 50th St. From Peoria, Ill. Rev. F. H. Curtight represented the Baptists of the state at the Federal Council conference, which was held at St. Louis, Mo., last week. He has been invited to Jacksonville, Ill., to speak on Social Center work. The young people of the ward Chaple A. M. E. Church are rendered a great Program Christmas. Rev. H. W. Jameson, Presiding Elder of Peoria District with his family will move from Champaign, Ill., to this city, in their home at 922 Monson St., on about the 1st of January, which he purchased some four years ago. When I read those ancient stories with their thrilling loves of yore Then my thoughts turn to a lassie nestling at the Lavin store There enthroned—deaf to the whispers dangerous to a trusting ear, Blooms a rose of rarest beauty scenting sweet the atmosphere. Now, at night, behind my window resting in Morpheus arms. Do I dream about this Angel lost in raptures by her charms. While at times her conversation, pert and sweet beyond compare, I recall, and dwell with pleasure on her many graces rare. O cruel fate so unrelenting you bring to naught my soul's desire. Never dare I hope nor venture—never to her love aspire, Never dare I hope nor venture—never to her love aspire, Yet, will I in fancy's hour—like the Poet—in thought pursue Yet, will I in fancy's hour—like the Poet—in thought pursue Her matchless grace which but too speedily will be removed far from me Edward Weaver, aged 35 years, was found dead on the floor of a room in the Warren Hotel, Hamilton and Washington Sts. last Saturday night. He had stopped there Thursday and Friday nights, and when he last retired said he was not feeling well and left request that he be not disturbed. His home was in Canton, Mo., and he is survived by a widow. Coroner Elliott held an inquest on Monday. Earl Taylor is very ill at the Hospital. A UNIVERSAL CLEANER AND POLISH YANKEE CLEANER A CONCENTRATED CLEANER "Yankee Cleaner" registred as a Trade Mark in U. S. Pat. Office and in Foreign Countries. Yankee Cleaner takes the place in the home, public building, office, hotel, restaurant, church, school, factory, warehouse, club, care, hospital, railroad coach, steamship, store and garage of scouring soaps, metal polishes, soap powders, silver pastes and polishing soaps and powders in endless variety—Yankee Cleaner outdoes the best of them all at their own specialty, and at trifling cost. J. W. BROWN, Local Agent. St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found inducing them to an immoral place or play will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St., Milwaukee, Wis. GRAND THEATER 204-206 STATE ST. HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 "Sins of Her Parent" Fox Feature SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 Kathly Williams in "Into The Primitive" St. Benedict 823 WINNEB St. Benedict Settlement St. Benedict Settlement Phone 9194 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, 331—6th St., Phone Grand 138, Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED—Men roomers. Nice fur- nished 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. 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 sale in same. Telephone 5172 203 State St. A. E. THEATER Settlement 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. GEORGE CIGAR MANU GEORGE WIE GAR MANUFACTURE ```markdown ``` CIGAR MANUFACTURER 111 KING STREET ephone 2551 Madison, Telephone 2551 OUR BRANDS Zodiac . . . 10 cts. La Posa . . . 10 cts. 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Colored Catholics, ‘The Reverend Father Stephen Eck- ert is doing very commendable work among the Race at St, Benedict the Moor Colored Catholic Mission, and School at 311 and 315 Ninth street. There are about fifty families en- rolled at the Mission and_ sixty-five Race children in the school from near- ly as many different cities thruout the country. The children, both boys and girls, are receiving faithful and sin- cere attention from the efficient fa- culty of sisters who are training them, A trained nurse is in charge of them when they ure not studying and ren ders faithfully the duties of her pro~ fescon. Father Stephen has been laboring here about six years and is striving: to erect a new church, school, and dormitory for the Colored Catho- lies here. . There are many members of the race | here of other religious faiths, but, they are cordially received into the | white congregations. Young Women's Christion Association. We are sincerely in hope that Race Girls of Milwaukee will follow the example of the Race Boys and in terest themselves in Y. M,C. A. work. ‘There are many advantages to be gained by affiliating with that organ- imation, and the white association has extended a warm invitation to gitls and young women of all races. Miss M. Elliott, the general secretary has promised to address a body of Race girls as soon as they can be corralled and show themselves. sufficiently in- terested. Young Men's Christian Association. The young men of the Race enjoy the privileges and meetings provided by the white Y. M,C. A. here and the boys are greatly indebted to John Austin for his efforts in making the Y. M.C. A, Boys’ Club a realization We are told that the boys have had an appropriation made for their dues, and that they will be given instruc tions in Boys’ Scout Work, as well #5 general athletics. The boys meet at the Y. M,C. A. on Fourth street every Saturday evening and enjoy themselves immensely. We would feel honored if permitted to. present the cut ot fochard, the son of Doctor and Mrs, A. L, Herron, as $h8¢ young bov was the first Race Boy to inter- est himself in this noble work, fe has had the distinction of paroling the city a number of times, and, with his company, acted as guard and escort to President Wilson when he was in our city. As a member of the Roy Scouts Richard Herron has been shown on the motion picture film thru out the state, Fraternal Orders. There are seven secret organiza. tions in our city which are faithfully striving to carry out their separate benevolent intentions. These lodges are the Widow's Son Masonic lodge, Pride of Milwaukee, Knights of Py- thins, Gordon Lodge, Odd Fellows, Princess Ella Chapter Eastern Star, Esther House, Hold of Ruth and Pa lestine Co. No. 1. Uniform Rank K. of P. The Gordon Lodge will enter tain in the publie at a grand Christ mas Rall given at Freie Gemeinde Mall Satorday night. We plan to run a fraternal and Club Issue in the Wisconsin Blade at an carly date at which time we hope to present cuts and write ups of Milwaukee Organiza tions, The Odd Fellows and House Hold of Ruth will remember that the Blade is their Official Onan, however, we extend an invitation to each or ganization to send their news item: to the Milwaukee News Service cach week, for the Blade. Milwaukee Womens Clits, Milwaukee is very much in need of men’s social or industrial club, The Frontenac Club was ene of which we were proud as long as it lived but for some time we have heard nothing of it; hoever, there are a number of Women’s Clubs here that are a credit. to the state, The Woman's Improvement Club is the oldest in the state and is actively engaged in Civic and Charity work, The organization was successful Inst February in ob- taining a pardon for an unfortunate Race woman, with the lecal influence of Attorney Geo. H. Deters. The Club has done much to relieve the suf fering of the Race thruout the coun try, even as far south as Texas. Moe CLS. Horton is its president and is serving her seventh term in that office, Phylis Wheatley Embroidery. Club. Phyllia Wheatley Enibroidery Cheb, The Phylis Wheatley Embroidery Club is the next oldest Woman's Club here and it fs dong much to assist the Race alonz cducational lines. Its most recent endeavor wis to sppro- priate the tuition for music instruc. tion for a Rave eit! who attended the Milwaukee Conservatory ef Music The Club was organized by Mrs Blanche Walker-Alexander who has : i“ been in Milwaukee about fourteen years and.is one of our most promi nent club women, Mrs. Alexander is also a charter meniber of the Woman's Improvement Club. ‘The president of the Phylis Wheatley is Mrs. Clara Montgomery, who is also president of the Wisconsin Women’s Council which is scheduled to meet af an early date. Wisconsin Women's Council. The Wisconsin Women’s Council was called into existence by the Wo: man’s Improvement Club. There is much work for the organization to do in the State as its efforts will be directed toward community develop- ment in its widest sense, ‘Sitver Leaf Charity: Club. The Silver Leaf Charity Club was organized by Mrs. Minnie Williams who served as its president for sever- al terms. [ts name is only a symbol of its great worth to the community. The Silver Leaf was the first club to receive a state charter and the mem- bers are making large plans for the near future, however, they are at Present? particularly interested in the case of their first president, Mrs. Wil liams, who is now in the St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. M. Thornton is. the president and Mrs. C, Shaw secretary. Amanda Woods Club, The Amanda Woods Club was orig- inally organized to assist the St. Mark A.M. E, church but ina measure has broadened its scope and is more in- terested in community work. Mrs Mary Jane Burgette is its president Be Seuare Club. Mrs. Tda Merton, wife of our emi hent physieiany Hv, A. L. Herron, con: ceived ny tied of a small club for the mutual development of its mem. bers and out of her magnificent view came the Be Square Club which is indeed a most brilliant realization The members are of the cultured an¢ reserved sect who are not burdened with an abundance of work in othe: clubs. ‘Their pastime during meetins periods is utilized by doing crocheting and other faney work. Miss Lucil Jackson is the president and Mrs, Jo sephine Stith is secretary Vewia Ledier Culture Civele, | A dozen young ladies of Milwau- kee's Smart Set gathered at the home of the Misses Marie and Jessica Bus gette about a year ago and decided to band themselves torether into a little ‘social club for the exclusive society, ‘but so broad were the minds of the ‘youn ladies that thelr constitution provides for the social, industrial, ar- tistic and literary phases of club life. This one little body of enthusiastic youny ladies have done more te jheighthen the standard of Milwaukee society and has given more. soci functions freely chan any other or |ranization in the city. Much credit is due to the members and their talented |youny president, Miss Marie A, Bur kette, who is povtess and play writer: nee pak ~ aad ri “— a a a . os Miss M. A. Burdette is a Milwaukee Rai ty have graduated from any High School here and her erary ability is known thruout the country She was highly complimented on the progress of her Race during a talk with ex-president Taft when he was here at the Pfister hotel last year and her fame as a poetess became widely known when she created the poem Pride of Milwaukee” and dedicated t to the Knights of Pythias Lodge of that name. One of her best creations ee in) ee ee, ee oe ee cos “THE YOUNGER SON,” _Emancipated! There he stood, The Younger Son—of Afric blood, Dismayed, alarmed, wildeyed he sought (To see this freedom, dearly bought. Where once submissive he had learned Upon his brother’s will, now weaned He stood confused; in thought alone. In years a child, to manhood thrown, What parent could he claim? What hand Would teach and guide him? Whose command Was he to follow? Who would care If he survive or perish there? The older brother, stunned and. shocked Now like the alien, scorned and mocked ss in the hovering gloom opaque He groped, his old paths to forsake ‘Then heart and voice toward the sky ‘He raised: a prayer, a trusting ery, “Do Thou but guide me, Father mine My life to Thee I now resign”! And lo! His eyes accustomed grew To Freedom's light; a daring new Welled in his heart, and blood once cold Now warmed his limbs with courage bold. Today we see him, strong, alert For every danger, every hurt Has steeled his sinews, spurred his hopes :— He walks erect—no longer ropes. His older brother, much dismayed Has marked the rise; the course in. veighed With blasphemous tongue he scoffed, * eondemned But God, given force, moves on un stemmed Toil on, thou son of Afric birth Thy pillow is not found on earth; Eternal Peace is thy bequest Stand thou the licerating test. For God, the Father, all Powers in One, Will guide until thy task is done, With Him all men must brothers be, No Race can alter His decree. These sland’rous tongues and charges vile, But lead the closer to His Smile; These yocks that cut and stones that goad But guide thee on the heavenly road. And then, when snap the cords of life, When finished all the toil and strife, When all men bow to Him as one, With pride, He'll crown THE YOUNGER SON, The Louise Dancing Class held its formal opening in the parlors of Mme. Louise Milligan-Shaw, 302 Fifth street, Thursday evening, December 28th and will offer instructions in the latest fancy dances taught by a local instructor each Thursday evening ‘The admission will be Se ser couple. Light refreshments wa. oe served. ‘The parlors will be open other even- ings, to clubs and individuals wishing to serve parties, ete. Rates very rea- sonable. Mrs. Milligan-Shaw, man- ager. wice% | PROFESSIONALS. Gladys Setters t@ feack. | Gladys Mae Sellers Smack, Wiscon. re Reda. oe ed ear. Pg fa e, oo +S ee and e : rec — Ul aM a 4 ns. ‘ S yee foe 3 BY Bronze Melba, has. recently the’Sunemer course at Mae Reaer Photoarapher. Mr, Chas. Warren who took the Wickliffe's Ginger Band picture this year is running « strong competition against the best white photographers here. Vast season the picture was taken by a white photographer who is said to be the best here Sut Mr. Warrer s picture won greatest favor over them all this year, In fact so well pleased was the manager of the Randoiph Gardens that he immedi- ately gave Mr. Warren other work to do for the house. | Cary-Williams Co, Please. The Cary-Williams Concert Com- pany and Jubilee Singers have just finished a series of concerts here un- der the auspices of several local white churches, During their short stay here, they appeared before several hundred people who voiced their de- sire for a return engagement. The company is an exceptionally high- classed organization doing very diffi- cult work before representative au- diences thruout the country. The plat- orm consists of Dow Williams, owner and manager, baritone, reader and suxaphonist, Gerard Miller, Basso, B. F, Ferguson, Tenor and banjoist, Mrs. Beaulah Williams, soprano, Miss An- na Robinson, contralto and accom- panist. The company left here to play in Chicago under a special en- gagement with a white Buptist church. At this entertainment a $1,200.00 au- tomobile will be given aay as a prize in a contest the church has been hold- ing. | Butterfly Theatre Refuses Race Admission. It is believed that the citizens of Wisconsin will be chagrined when they know that the Butterfly Theatre in Milwaukee is now being managed by a Southerner named Mr, Landau, whe is attempting to descriminate against patrons Quite a number of lo- cal vesidents have been refused a ticket at the ticket window and told that the house is not “catering to Col- oved Patrons”, Others have been told that the house was sold out and then tickets have been sold to white patrons who applied immediately after them. This act is a direct violation of the statutes of the state of Wisconsin and it is sincerely hoped that Mr. Landau will eliminate his southern aristoc- racy before he manages to get the Butterfly into serious trouble. / For ORCHESTRA MUSIC for all occasions, address W. A. BARBOUR, 410 Fourth street, Milwaukee, Wis. Race Attorneys, wee! — SO oe -_— Ee DS ae. 7 es George Herriott DeReefe, Lawyer, was educated at Howanl University, Washington, D. C., Bachelor of Arts, 1901; Bachelor of Laws, 1905; ad- mitted to bar of supreme Court of District of Columbia, 1905, Court of Appeals of District of Columbia, 1907, Supreme Court of United States, 1912, associated with Judge Robert H. Ter- rell at Washington, 1906-1909; Deputy Clerk of Municipal Court, D. C., 1909- 1913, which position he resigned to practice in Milwaukee; was admitted to practice in Wisconsin by the Su- preme Court of Wisconsin, October 7th, 1913, and has practiced in Mil- waukee with varied degrees of suc- cess since that date. One of his achievements was the obtaining a par- don for x Race woman last February. He is genial and affable and a close student and technical pleader, and closely allied with the Race’s interests in Milwaukee, His offices are at 217- 218 Empire Building, the same so long occupied by the late Wm, T. Green, Esq.— P Yea e apt | i * | = was v ie 4 q ip ba e, Lawyer J. G. Tt as bee th cee th at te %0 J we Ht TG ‘lw inet 2 ie — ma - ee a ; » a 2 > £ o Reise ee cine Z A A ot et oh Se oof iy eee | ak ee) ie i ao, “aw es sae aii ae | ae 1 yee 1 | | i} . a a i” A BN 3 Ms eee ae Si ae a Eg y = . A eat i ie ie oe | aes ae ’ Cok ho ‘ar 3 awe 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 4 : clean and easily kept so. ; t ‘It does away with cause for worry both in ' keeping fires hot and in results of # : cooking. ' - ‘ + TLIS 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 4 kitchen. 4 4 4 . lTroning Made Easy With : E 4 An Electric Iron ‘ ’ ; . # * Why? Why, simply because the electric ; 4 Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron * Zi ‘ . eae # : is always hot. There is no waiting, no , 7 waste of energy, no dread of injuring : : fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes ‘ : and gives you more time for other ; 4 things. ‘ + . + We are willing that you should see what | q the electric flat-iron will do. We do; : not urge you to accept our word for it. ‘ Try lit, if you will, in your home. A‘ . ' } phone call will bring one. You decide ; : if you wish to keep it. ¥ ‘ PHONE. 4400 } d ‘ J 1 in: ‘Madison Gas and Electric : ’ 4 C : ompany : q i ; ' 126 EAST MAIN STREET Pare ae ee ee, See LS John H. Wickliffe and his Famous Ginger Band are in our city for the ‘second indefinite stay. This band is Unquestionably the most entrancing combination of its kind on the road. [For dance music this orchestra reigns ‘supreme. They have the distinction of ‘being the only Race Combination to ever play at the Schlitz Gardens, where they filled a seven months’ en- gagement when here a few months ago and also at the Randolph Gar- dens where they are now weaving a musical spell over hundreds of ad- mirers every afternoon and evening. Mr. John H. Wickliffe, the founder and general manager of the orchestra is indeed an urtist with the traps. His range as an all round drummer is superior to any who has ever frequen- ted this section of the country. Though but a lad in years, the abil- ity of Darnell Howard is astounding, It is the efficient duty of this youn man to direct the orchestra and hp quality of his expression and tone, is beyond reproach. fie ranks with the freatest the country has seen, and portrays great knowledge of the bow. ms Ginger Band. - Anthony Spaulding is a most ecc: ‘trie expert at the piano. His may ner of presiding over this instrume: shows he is quite accomplished a skilled in his profession. Roy A. Wolfscale needs no coy menting at all, as he is a reprod: tion of his father, the leader of Riny ling Bros.’ Annex Band. Howey as a cornetist Mr. R. As Wolfscale quite a pleasing asset to the Ging: Band, R. J. Scott is said to be a very sou ful clarinetist, as he plays with del eration and sentiment while Locke wood Lewis is the interlocutor, » voealist who features a number « song hits composed by himself and M Spaulding. J. Ed. Greene may well be terme the sensational trombone player, a his work on this strangest of instry ments is rendered with a great feelin: One exceptional feature about thes: incomparable players is, they are sight readers and win much praise by their accuracy in playing new piece on first sight when presented by pa trons.