Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade Ill.-Wis. D.G.L. No.9 and 18, Sparta, Ill., Aug. 7th to 9th G. O. U. of O. F. Attend the Second Annual Race Convention at Fond du Lac, Wis., August 1st VOL. II MONROE MAN GAME THO SWEETHEART PROVES NEGRESS Brings Girl From Texas After Long Correspondence; Surprised at Station Monroe, Wis., June 30. Henry Burrington, section foreman of the Milwaukee road, after divorcing his wife, felt the loneliness that often comes at 50. While he didn't want his wife, he missed the presence of a woman about the house. His loneliness became too much for him to bear. At the height of it, local residents say, he began corresponding with a woman he had never seen. The letters that he got back, it is said, rather brightened up his life. A long correspondence followed. Nearly every day Henry would carry a letter from his unknown amanuens is out on the section to read. At night he would pour over them in his house. As they became more frequent, Burrington longed more to see the writer. Monroe is a long way from Texas and absence and distance made the section foreman's heart grow fonder. A regular man will not daily with a woman's affections too long. So it was with Henry. Arrangements were made for the woman to come north to Monroe, Henry was going to prove that he meant business. One day recently Henry stood waiting for the train from Texas to arrive. He was all dressed up. Finally it pulled in. A young woman, just 18, stepped from the platform. For just one second Henry was taken aback at what he saw. The girl he had been writing to was a negress. But Henry Burrington was a game man. He covered his surprise as best he could and, taking her arm, marched up to the license bureau and took out a license to marry. Mrs. Catherine Sykes Blalock 226 W. Hunter St., Atlanta, Ga. Deceased The sad news of the death of Mrs. J. H. Blalock, wife of deacon Blalock, Friendship Baptist, has just reached us, after a lingering illness of four months she departed this life. Her funeral was solitized from the Friendship Baptist Church of which she was a consistent member of both church and choir. Her pastor Rev. E. R. Carter, D. D., officiated assisted by Rev. Drs. Earnest Hall and J. W. Jackson. We extend sympathy to the beheaved husband, family and friends. The Editor and Mrs. Blalock were old school and class mates. A Seven Course Dinner At the Palatial Home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson. Mesdames H. B. Kinner and Erffie L. Josey. Guests. One of the most up-to-date Seven Course Dinners of the season was tendered Mrs. Alberta and H. B. Kinner, Jr. of Milwaukee and Mrs. Effie, L. Josue of Augusta, Ga. at the home of and by Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson the guests consisted of Misses Marie Burgette and Sarah Woods Milwaukee, Mr. O. C. Hall, St. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT Paul Minn., Editor and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey. The table fairly groaned beneath its load and the food was such that pleased the most fastidious epeurian. The host and hostess were at their best and many were the compliments passed. Beloit, Wis. Conditions, socially, educationally and religiously in the Gate City are making rapid strides upward. While the ranks of single-blessedness was recently depleted by the passage of some of our fair ones into the realm of Blissful Wed-lock, still there are many more of the younger set left to add grace and beauty to the flowers of social functions. Many of the race are expanding along lines other than, expensive head-gear and broad acrages; are increasing their intellectual store house with Music. Agriculture and social conditions of our city. Amongst whom are Prof. Rogers S. Gordon of Miss. In church circles the wheel of activity revolves with lightning like velocity. Rev. Fox and his valiant officers are not only doing things in the Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. and Choir but in a very, very short time will occupy a building of their own. Sunday the 8th being the day set to raise funds, necessary to secure the same. At the A. M. E. Church, the Rev. Mithan is busy with his pastoral duties and the liquidation of a Church debt. We are glad to report the improved condition of Mrs. Paul Strothers, who recently underwent an operation. Mrs. John Monemus, has returned from Canada where she was called by the death of a relative. REV. C. H. BOONE. D. D. We present the likeness of Rev. C. H. Boone, a native of Ohio and reared on a farm, attended the public school at Springfield, O. He entered Wilberforce in 1891, graduating from the scientific course in 189e, classical in 1898 and the theological in 1900. Rev. Boone has done church work as pastor and teacher in the schools of his church. He served Turner Normal and Industrial Institute at Shelbyville, Tenn., as president 3 years. Afterward accepted the pastorate at St. Paul, Nashville, Tenn. which is the leading church in that state. He also pastored St. Peters at Clarksville and Payne Chapel at Colorado Springs, Col. Was president of Waymen Institute from 1913 to 1917. Harrodsburgh, Ky., which position he resigned to re-enter the Chicago ministry. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1917 PRESIDENT REV. C. C. TOWNSEND Born in 1860, Glencoe Long Island. Attended school under Prof. Horace Tolbert of Wilberforce. Had a correspondence course from Payne Institute, Selma, Oklahoma. Born in 1860, Glencoe Lor Prof. Horace Tolbert of Wilber course from Payne Institute, Sel Rev. Townsend then began I Johns A. M. E. church in Brook ch in the New York conference erence, his first work was at Mad rich from the sheriff's ham dianapolis had a great revival in added to the church. The churc ter leaving this position, Rev Elder and served 5 years. Served and Lafayette, Ind. Then came Paul, Lexington. He was trans cleared the church of $7600 of its next appointment was at St. Pe heavy debt was paid. Rev Frankfort District and then to sition he holds. He has a wide builder. His equals in this line of work are but few. To know Rev. Townsend then began his church work. He built St. Johns A. M. E. church in Brooklyn, N. Y. which is the third church in the New York conference. Then transferring to Indiana conference, his first work was at Mad-ison, where he rescued the church from the sheriff's ham-mer. At St. Paul's Temple Indianapolis had a great revival in which over 100 conversions were added to the church. The church was remodeled and beautified. After leaving this position, Rev.Townsend was made Presiding Elder and served 5 years. Servedin the pasturate at Evansville, and Lafayette, Ind. Then camethe call for a strong man at St. Paul, Lexington. He was trans-ferred and began work. He first cleared the church of $7000 of itsheavy debt in three years. His next appointment was at St. Pe-ters, Harrodsburgh, where a very heavy debt was paid. Rev.Townsend then went on the Frankfort District and then totle Lexington District, which position he holds. He has a widereputation as church worker and builder. His equals in this linebuilder. His equals in this line of work are but few. To know him is to love him. shall handle the influx from the South, the B. B. B. Class is reflecting credit upon the whole Northwest, St. James Church and the Colored race for Christian efficiency. The Bible is the text book in the 3B class; securing positions for unemployed is the way they express faith in the great book. In six months 24 men mostly strangers have joined the church through the 3B class; $200 has been secured from the Mr. Taylor White, Mayslick, Ky. The scene above is the store of Mr. Taylor White, successful merchant of Mayslick, Ky. Through an accident, Mr. White lost his sight some years ago, but still keeps up the struggle. He was the first colored Graduate of the Cleveland School for the Blind. He devoted some time to basket work reseating chairs. He is a loyal member of the church. His wife a native of Jacksonville Fla., is quite a help in the business operation. MR. ORRINGTON C. HALL St. Paul. Minn. Prominent Church man and a Faithful Sunday School Worker It is an inspiration to meet such a young man in the Christian work as Mr. Hall. He is a 32nd degree Mason, Eastern Star and Elk. We clip from The Helper a weekly publication of his town the following: The Big Brother Bible Class The Big Brother Bible Class is an institution that lives up to its name. It has never been a theory; rather always a practice. While others are speculating as to how northern Colored people g Island. Attended school under force. Had a correspondence ma. Oklahoma. is church work. He built St. lyn, N. Y. which is the third chu- Then transfering to Indiana confison, where he rescued the chu- mener. At St. Paul's Temple In- which over 100 conversions were was remodeled and beautified. At Townsend was made Presiding in the pasture at Evansville, the call for a strong man at St. ferred and began work. He first heavy debt in three years. His ters, Harrodburgh, where a very Townsend then went on the the Lexington District, which po reputation as church worker and builder. His equals in this line him is to love him. shall handle the influx from the South, the B. B. B. Class is reflecting credit upon the whole Northwest, St. James Church and the Colored race for Christian efficiency. The Bible is the text book in the 3B class; securing positions for unemployed is the way they express faith in the great book. In six months 24 men mostly strangers have joined the church through the 3B class; $200 has been secured from the city for the entertainment of conference; a troop of Boy Scouts organized; a scout master furnished; a member sent to Des Moines officers' training camp; $5 subscribed to missions; latent talents of many men have been developed. During that time the tendencies of many large employers toward our people have been materially changed. People are happy to assist us when we display a disposition to help each other. Dr. Henderson chose Orrington C. Hall as teacher. Mr. Hall furnished the vision for this great work. ROCKFORD NEWS Rockford welcomed more than one hundred visitors from Beloit Sunday, July 1st. McNeil Barber Shop and Pool Room opened at 213 Wyman St., Watson and Marion, Props. 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. BEST OF BARGAINS IN MEN AND BOYS' SHOES AT TIEDMAN'S 516 E. WILSON ST. ual Race Vis., Augu 135 Commerce St. Newark, N. J. June 26, 1917. The Wisconsin Weekly Bigde Thoughts by the Way On the 22nd of May as I was leaving Kentucky for this city to be my future home, I met my agent on the train making his canvaceing tour from Winchester to Mount Sterling, Ky. After making himself known showing we a copy of the Blade and I being a woman that love my race and glad to see anything done by them to uplift. I subscribed for three months with the intention of extending it. I promised him to write what I would see or come in contact with on my way. I did not see anything to take my Virginia. The Porter called my attention until the next morning coming through the old Dominion attention to a very large A. & M. school of many acres owned and carried on by the colored people. I could see the colored boys and girls upon the campus and as far as I could see was land under cultivation by the students. The Porter said this is the place where one of the first battles was fought in the war of the Rebellion, The Battle of Manasses, well this is the place. Now it is the agricultural and mechanical school of Manassas. Many young people finish these each year and go on to make the world better from this old battle ground where the other side fought so hard to keep us in slavery. I said Amen. Just across the way from the railroad I saw the cemetery of many confederate soldiers that fell fighting to sustain the lost cause. The name of that place is Bull Run any teacher or pupil that has read history knows something about the Battle of Bull Run. In the center of the sleeping ones of that city of the dead stands a very tall dark granite monument with an old confederate soldier's image in granite also, leaming upon his gun in the altitude of weeping over the lost cause. As the train moved on we wereearing the City of WashingtonD. C. on the border of that cityI saw eight hundred colored soldiers who were guarding the capitol of the nation and the president with his fifty white guards that stand day and night waiting to obey his call, will not say his prayers and get in bed without two of the colored boys or soldiers to be inner and outer guards for him, still he will sit quiet and know that our men in the southland are lynched and burned their ears and head eat oe while they are being burned and say nothing. But "God moves in a mysterious way. His wonders to perform. He plants his foot steps in the sea and rides upon the storm." I arrived in Newark, N.J. about noon several families were on the same train, going where they would have free speech and privilege to vote the way they desired. This is a fine city only nine miles from the great City of New York ten minutes ride. One of the large Baptist churches have decided and have commenced, to remodel their edifice with brick and stone, and every aborer is colored from the South at good wages. This exodue is one of the greatest steps the negro has ever taken since the day he was delivered from Bondage. All we need is to stand for each other and with a strong pull a long pull, and a pull to together in a short time will be able to be a people to be respected according to the rights due us. Respectfully yours. Virginia A. Flournoy. J. H. Bradford, Maysville, Ky. This photo is of Mr. J. H. Bradford of Maysville, Ky., successful merchant and promoter of the colored Maysville fair. Mr. Bradford began at the bottom a few years ago and by dent economy has achieved wonders. He now has a twenty-one room hotel and has a barber shop and pool room also a second hand clothing store. The building is thorny modern and is equipped with an electric piano. He also owns a six room cottage near the High School. We had the pleasure of looking at a picture of Mr. Bradford and his friend of hand painting done in oil. The picture is a hunting scene 3x6 ft. Mr. Bradford values the painting very highly and has had it rated at over a thousand dollars. Be it said of Mr. Bradford that he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bradford was born in the rural district and possessed himself of the training then available. His signal success in the business world stands out as a beacon light to the struggling Negro boyhood of the country and demonstrated the fact that a man can if he will. Mrs. Julia Bradfrd, his wife owns a farm and several cottages She is a charming intelligent woman a lover for the advancement for the race. Rev. J. A. Burton, Carlisle, Ky. The 'above is the likeness of Rev. J. A. Burton pastor of the C. M. E. church, Carlisle, Ky. For 35 years he has been in the ministry. A native of Kentucky, has pastored in Springfield, Ohio, Lebenon, Ky. and Hanson. He secured his education while his children were attending school and finished at Quiney, Ill. He is pronounced a great church builder 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 the Act of March 3, 1879. J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kirner. A. W. KNIGHT, L. J. OUSLEY, Staff Correspondents. D. F. WHITAKER, Traveling Representative. SUBSCRIPTION: One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 NOTICE. NOTICE. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. 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. WORDS Boys, flying kites, haul in their white-winged birds; You can't do that way when you're uying words. Thoughts unexpressed will some- times fall back dead. But God Himself can't kill them when they're said. Will Carleton. BLADELETS WORDS Speak evil of do one lest evil be spoken of you. The tongue is an unruly member; control it. The mere suggestion of a busy-body can undo the work of years. The fellow who is looking for trouble rarely fails to and it. A good voter in the time of peace is equal to a good soldier in the time of war. "Cleanliness is next to godliness" is as true of the mind as of the body. Hat in hand is not always a sign of politeness; often it is a badge of servility. Two weeks pay makes millionaires of some men; Are you one of that class. Many a girl at seventeen boasts of knowledge that she will conceal at twenty-eight. It is because we are more interested in colored people that we appeal to them more. If we did not have some staunch white friends, our enemies would overwhelm us. The woman who is careless of her own reputation can hardly expect others to protect it. The refusal to enlist colored men in the Navy, the Marine Corpse and the National Guard is absolutely indefensible. Race prejudice is a terrible thing. We once knew a drowning woman who refused to be saved by a colored life-guard. If the average southerener were as diligent to lift himself as he is to keep the Negro down, the south would be farther advanced. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Co., Madison, Wis. If you fail to get the Blade remember your subscription is unpaid. The Des Moines Camp The Des Moines Camp Word reaches us that more than twelve hundred young colored men at the Officer's Training Camp, Des Moines, Iowa, are measuring up to the requirements. This causes no surprise to those colored people; it is but what was familiar with the character of the to be expected. What he has needed and what he has all along demanded is the opportunity to show his mettle. Colored men are not unlike other people in those essentials that go to make for true manhood and citizenship. While we rejoice at the opportunity that is thus offered us to prepare ourselves for the duties and privileges we demand, we arby no means fully satisfied with the provision made. We contend that those men, possible officers of the United States Army, should not be segregated in a camp so far away from their homes when the same government they serve SCISSORED THOUGHTS Hartford (Conn.) Courant. The wonder is that a man so able as President Wilson, and at the same time sincere, can be so keen for justice and humanity and righteousness in all quarters outside the boundaries of the United States, and so blind, or at least so silent, in regard to the violation here at home of these great rules of public conduct. Milwaukee Daily News—There can be no reality in the unity of the United States until such time as the negro receives due recognition as an economic equal of the white man. The attitude taken by Booker Washington was conservative. Yet his plea goes unheeded even by would-be negro apologists all over the country. The more revolutionary theories advanced by Dr. Du Bois are ignored save by a small band who denominate themselves radically friends of the oppressed race of which the doctor forms an illustrious member. Yet the negro has rallied to the defense of the flag that should shelter him equally with his white brother. Milwaukee Free Press—Considering what is now before us, and that able-bodied men willing to go to the trenches are at a premium, it would seem as if there were better things to do with the negro than to beat him up and discourage him out of the community as has been the custom in Georgia and elsewhere. No doubt saucy negroes should be taught manners; but being beaten into a state of unconsciousness that qualified him for a hospital, with doubts of his recovery, as was done to one of them in East St. Louis, would seem to cover any possible sins of the tongue, and make it superflous to start race riots into the bargain. Seattle Searchlight—Since it is natural for young people to dance we ought to see to it that opportunity fr indulging in this form of recreation is provided for them under proper conditions. The public dance is a menace to morals, for the reason that anyone who has the price of admission can enjoy its privileges, and it is difficult to exclude undesirables. Young men and women who attend such promiseeous public affairs place themselves under the stress of strong temptations, which may result tragically. Milwaukee Leader (R. A. Dague)—I do not ask that negroes who commit crime should go unpunished. They should, however, have a fair court trial, and if guilty, be punished by imprisonment. Many of them were badly born—are degenerate or moral idiots. The fathers of thousands of them are licentious white men. They inherited their criminal inclinations from their lustful, brutal fathers. The Chicago Tribune said that only a small per cent of negroes burned at the stake were guilty of rape. Many have been murdered on mere suspicion. There have been instances in which white men blackened their own faces, then outraged a white woman and charged the crime upon an innocent negro and a mob burned the victim at the stake. Atlanta Independent—Tuesday evening, twenty-five automobiles, decorated with United States fla- loaded with seventy-five Negro boys, headed by a brass band, marched through the principa streets of the city to the Union have other camps for the same purpose in their very neighborhood. We see no reason—none based upon anything better than a cursed prejudice—why, in an army of democracy, there should be any separation based upon color or race. We are advised that something like 600,000 men of the darker races are at present engaged in fighting the cause of the Allies; that neither France, England or Italy are drawing any line based on color between its soldiers. What will be the attitude of our soldiers when they reach the other side and find these conditions we can only conjecture. Be that as it may, our boys will prepare themselves thoroughly, that they might, when the hour arrives, show again to the world that Americans of African descent possess the pride, courage and devotion of the true soldier. Station, where the boys took the train to Des Moines, Iowa, for the military camp to assist white men in maintaining the integrity of the government and in furthering universal peace and none of the daily papers saw this wonderful demonstration of patriotism. But one lone Negro tried to steal an automobile on Peachtree Street the next day and every daily paper in the city saw this one Negro and gave him news mention. It seems that a Negro violator of the law is of more news value to our white contemporaries than the patriotic service of seventy-five courageous citizens. LEAGUE ASKS FULL MANHOOD RIGHTS SEES DANGER IN INJUSTICE Members of Militant Organization at Boston Declare Their Purpose to Remain True to Government—Equality of Legal Standing and Protection More Precious Than Much Gold. Boston.—The Boston branch of the National Equal Rights league sends out the following memorial to the people of the United States. The league pledges loyalty to the government and asks that colored Americans be protected in their legal and civil rights along with other loyal citizens of the American republic. The league in its memorial says: "When this European war began the world involuntarily speculated whether the Irish would be loyal and the Russian Jews because of the denial of home rule by England and of civil and political rights by Russia. As the United States of America enters this awful war the world speculates whether Americans of color will be loyal because of the denial of rights to a majority of them. "Since colored Americans in the past have offered their lives in every way for the country, if Germany is seeking to induce them to revolt it but proves how notorious is their proscription. "If this nation, knowingly, the active loyalty of the Americans in the past, believes this alleged plotting could succeed it shows that the government and people believe that colored Americans are most unjustly treated. The Boston branch of the National Equal Rights league, meeting when the country is at war, realizing its responsibility as a branch of the only nation wide organization formed by and of and led by colored citizens to oppose race and color discrimination, declares false all charges of disloyalty. "Colored Americans would be less than human if they did not feel bitterly every bar from employment, from public accommodation, because of our race and color. Deep is the resentment against enforced segregation by city, state or the federal government whether in the civil or military service. But we have no thought of taking up arms against this our country. Ours it has been to save the government from rebellion. This work of our fathers we shall not destroy. There is not goil enough in all the treasuries of the nations of the earth to corrupt us, for it is not a question of money, but of equality of rights. "Let neither white nor colored Americans seek to deny the truths of human nature. Soldiers of democracies fight better than soldiers of autocracies. The same men fight better if in time of peace they can sell their labor in the open market than if denied work because of race; fight better if public accommodation in peace depends on conduct and the price than if it is denied for color; fight more eagerly if in peace encouraged by possession of a THEGASRANGE 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. IT 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 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 keeep it. Phone 4400 Madison Ga Com 126 East M free man's ballet than if represented by its denial; fight with more heart if in peace they have court protection than if their very race means possible murder by the mob. "To the national government which calls us all to war, to our fellow Americans of every race variety, we would appeal in the name of fair play, of justice and humanity. We are all citizens of a common country. "There is need no longer of subjection of Americans to the race prejudices of fellow Americans. In the presence of a common danger and a common obligation, with a war devastating Europe caused by racial clanishness and racial hatred, under Almighty God let the United States of America and the people thereof give up race proscription and persecution at home. Let the door of the workshop, the school, the college, the civil service, the army, the navy, the military school, the naval school now and henceforth open alike to every citizen of the republic without regard to race and without distinction of color. Let the right to travel, to vote, to have court protection be free, without barrier or denial. "Give, Mr. President and all our governors, the same encouragement for volunteering or enlisting to white, to brown, to yellow, to black, Americans all, by voucesafing the same free chance to enlist, to rise on merit, and on return home the same right to civil service and to civil rights without bar or segregation. "Now is the time for all in authority to declare for the abolition of all racial discriminations and proscriptions and for all to join in our unhyphenated Americanism for victory under the favor of the God of all mankind." E. T. Morris, Cambridge; Major Wesley J. Furlong, Melrose; William H. Scott, Woburn; William Monroe Trotter, Boston; Mrs. Eveline Sport, Cambridge; A. W. Whaley, Mrs. Nannie Bray, William D. Brightam, Mrs. M. Cravath, Simpson Everett, Rev. J. W. Hill, Mrs. A. Morse, William Still, Mrs. Mary Elliott, Cambridge; C. J. Wright, Esq., Mrs. Lucy Hunter, Cambridge; Mrs. A. Morse, Mrs. M. C. Hall, committee on memorial. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. s & Electric pany Main Street MUSIC OF SAVAGE TRIBES. Regimental Songs of Colored Soldiers Quickly Learned by Natives Quickly Learned by Natives. A recent number of the Gartenlaube (Berlin) contains an interesting account of the music improvised among savage tribes. It is these improvizations on the spur of the moment from which the truest idea of the native music can be obtained, since the quick ear of the Negro enables him to catch European melodies from chance contacts, and these rapidly pervade the country and pass from group to group, says the American Review of Berlaws. We have long known that Negroes have a particular predilection for music. They sing all the time, everywhere, apropos of everything. It is indeed of very great interest to observe how the art of song aids a race which can neither read nor write to preserve the memory of certain events. Thus there was composed at Stanley Falls a few years ago a song called "O Lepenbe," in honor of the major then resident. As surely and as rapidly as the most popular of our own refrains this song spread over the whole extent of the great empire and today the farthest echoes resound with its accents. It is becoming very difficult to recognize native airs with certitude. When the colored soldiers return to their homes they carry the regimental tunes with them, and their fellow citizens immediately learn these and repeat them incessantly. There is scarcely any occasion when the white man can seize upon an authentic improvization except when one is made in his own honor white on the march. At a certain moment the Negro possessed of the most vigorous voice, whether it rings true or not, commences a recitatif, broken at intervals by refrains chanted in chorus by the entire caravan. The European who conducts the caravan is the hero of the song, and no eulogy is adjudged too magnificent for him. If he is a man of gentleness and peace he hears himself praised as a formidable warrior who has slain hundreds of thousands of men. If he is short and lean he is described as a colossal giant. If he has killed a few wild beasts he is acclaimed as a Gargantua. GAINS IN SPRING GOODS AT COHN'S GENERAL STORE, 754 W. WASHINGTON AVE. 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Debentures, Certificates Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis StanJord P. Starks A. E. Proadfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pound M. R. MATTHEWS Ice Cream Parlor and Cold Drink Stand Courteous Treatment to All MISS AURELIA GRUM, Manager Judge John Morris Johnston Creek, Wis., was in the city this week visiting his nephew Mr. Ivy Lee. He attended the Dddfellows picnic. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp and son are now making their future home in Rockford, Ill. It is a pleasure for one to make such acquaintances as the Kemp family. Mr. D. E. Williams of Evanson, Ill. was in the city Tuesday evening, enroute to La Crosse and Northern. Minn. e was driving a five passenger Mitchell Car. We regret very much to learn of Mr. Wm. Anderson of 315 N. Henry St. still being confined to the General Hospital where he has undergone an operation. Mr. Anderson is one of our oldest and best known citizens. The Blade wishes him a speedy recovery of good health. Rev. and Mrs. Easly and Mrs. M. B. Taylor were welcome visitors from Racine, attending the late Sunday school Convention. They made many warm friends during their stay. Rev. Easley is pastor of Morgan Chapel, A. M. E. Church. He is a forcible Gospel preacher, logical and eloquent. We are glad to hear of the young folks who visited the capitol during the convention having the opportunity of shaking hands with the Governor. Their names are: Messers William Thrill of Milwaukee, Theodore Washington of Madison, Misses Mahatabell Payne of Waukeegan, Madaline Moseley of Madison of Madison. PENCIL PECKINGSS Rev. J. M. Henderson, D. D. Pastoring in St. Paul, Minn. The many friends throughout the A. M. E. Connection will be delighted to learn that Dr. Jas. M. Henderson is in St. Paul, Minn. doing yeoman service of African Methodistism. He is a power in the North West and long since should have been elevated to the Bishopric. It will be remembered that Dr. Henderson was at one time president of Morris Brown University and during his admin istration the Highest Christian standard was attained. We will let our thousands of readers hear of him and his work from time to time. The social set of Madison are delighted to have in their midst Miss Bailey who is a sister to Mrs Jnoy Scott Mosley. She is receiving much social attention and her stay will be one of much pleasure. MISS A. MAE ADAMS Sec. Phyllis Wheatly Branch Y. W C A. St Louis Mo. Miss A. Mae Adams of St. Louis is a welcome visitor to Madison being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Mosley. She is a graduate of Fisk University, taking special course in Y. W. C. A. in New York. She possesses that force called Magnetism which draws rather than expells. She is making many warm friends in Madison. Mrs. H. B. Kinner and H. B. Jr. who were the guests of Editor and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey over last week, were entertained with an auto drive by Mr. and Mrs. Ball, accompanied by Miss Jones, Mrs. Ball's sister and Mr. G. G. Mosley. Many places of interest were visited including Maddleton. Rev. James L. Wharton, D. D. Elrin. Ill. Rev. Jas. L. Wharton, D. D. of Eighn. Ill. was one of the leading delegates to the late S. S. Convention. He made many warm friends while in Madison. He filled the pulpit at St. Paul, Sunday A. M. and evening and was forcible, cloquent and logical and many added the church. The doctor is a man who knows how to make and hold friends. From the impression the good people of Madison will gladly welcome his return. BLADE REAL ESTATE AND RENTING AGENCY. HOUSES FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS. --- Semi - Annual Clearance Sale 10 to 50 Percent Discount will be allowed on all Cash Purchases amounting to $1.00 and upwards during this sale. Sale now in progress and will continue until July 15th 3 South Pinckney St., Madison, Wis. GRAND THEATRE 204-206 STATE ST. HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES SATURDAY, JULY 7 George Walsh in "The Book Agent" SUNDAY, JULY 8 Alice Joyce in "The Question" PATIENT AND PATRIOTIC. John C. Minkins Shows Our Loyalty and the Nation's Shortcomings and the Nation's Chief C. Minkins of Providence, R. I., appeared in a recent issue of the New York World, Mr. Minkins says: The question "Will the Negro fight for the United States?" has been asked. Will the World, the most powerful and consistent friend the Negro has among American journals, permit me to answer it? The Negro is perhaps the most unselfish and consistently loyal citizen in this "melting pot of all nations." He has never sired an anarchist, an assassin, a hyphenate, a traitor or an ingrate, and he has never refused to fight from 1619 to 1916 for his native land. The Negro has taken a patriotic part in every American war—colonial, Revolutionary, 1812, Mexican, civil, Indian and Spanish. He was with Washington at Valley Forge and Yorktown, with Sullivan at the battle of Long Island, with Perry on Lake Erie and Lawrence on the Chesapeake, with Jackson at New Orleans, Scott in Mexico, Grant at Richmond, Miles on the western plains, Dewey in Manila Bay, Sampson at Santiago, Roosevelt at San Juan Hill and Boyd at Carrizal. He was the first to shed on Boston common the lifeblood which proved to be the martyr's seed from which flowered the Revolution. He was first with Commodore Peary at the north pole and last to leave Mexico with General Pershing. You don't have to ask, "Will the Negro fight for the United Strikes?" Ask those who have fought against him. This is our country, and we are among its truest and best tried citizens. We have always refused, and we always shall refuse to even think of this as "a white man's country." It is not only the country of those for whom it does the most, but also of those who love it best and do the most for it. If another war comes—a war we would not provoke—the Negro will be found on the firing line, he has always been found, doing his utmost that the Stars and Stripes shall never touch the ground in dishonor or be trailed in the dust of defeat Crowded out of the militia, land and naval; denied the training necessary to officer from West Point or Annapolis hundreds of thousands of the best fighters time has produced, refused the protection at home of the flag for which so much respect is claimed abroad, barred very largely from the political rights guaranteed him by the constitution of the nation he helped to create and to preserve—rights by which the citizen of a free republic can fully protect his civil and property interests along with liberty and life—the Negro has remained unswervingly loyal, steadfast in patriotism and absolutely reliable in every national crisis. Give him the same chance in peace you gladly yield him in war and he will demonstrate the same high type of worth in civil life that he has always shown on the battlefield against the enemies of the nation, domestic or foreign. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. 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 St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Colored Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN Milwaukee, Wis. PELLAGRA GS is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any case of Dengue, Dermatitis, Phyllis, Scrofa, Zemaea, Constipation or any blood, Liver or kidney disease, or your dolphin and Wetland Warehouse for or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assurance, if not benefited, of getting your doctor's advice. With a meritorious remedy and fair dealing; a trial is all I ask you to give me, and I will send it prepaid, price $10 per bottle, for $5.00. Always call on your drug-gist for G. S. before you order from me. I will call for testimonials and mention this paper. L.M.GROSS BUY A CAMERA. HAVE YOUR WORK DONE BY THE PHOTO ART HOUSE, 212 STATE ST. BUY MADISON MADE CIGARS ED. TIFFIN LA POSA ZODIAC - CUBAN TIPS ROYAL HONOR. GINGER BY JINGO. 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. ' the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, --- Don't Forget The Cosmopolitan Cafe Corner Collins Street and Bellevue Place Is right in front of your face We sell delicious pies and cakes Tastful bread that the baker bakes Not only cakes, not only pies, We carry a full line of school Supplies. Cigars, cigarettes, tobaccos and candy Nice delightful, sweet and dandy, Ice cold soda and Ice cream cones. All kinds of sandwiches and cinnamon buns. Bear it in mind The COSMOPOLI-TAN is easy to find. Phone 733 265 East Main St. Richmond, Ky. E. B. EMBRY, Prop. CURRY CAFE First Class Meals, Lunch and Rooms for Rent Board by the Day or Week Call on me when in Winchester, Ky. MRS. MARY W. CURRY, Proprietor The Cosmopolitan Cafe Corner of Washington and Maple Place Is right in front of your face We sell delicious pies and cakes Tasteful bread that the haker bakes Not only cakes, not only pies, We carry a full line of School Supplies. Cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and candy Nice delightful, sweet and dandy, Ice cold soda and ice cream Cones All kinds of sandwiches and cin- namon buns Bear it in mind The COSMOPOLI- TAN CAFE is easy to find. Undertaking and Embalming, Autos for hire, Livery stable. Phone 487 Winchester, Ky. HAGGARD & YATES, Prop. KINKY Hair Grows Long, Soft, Silky Gentlemen: I am sending you my gift to let you see what your EXCLUSIVE QUININE Pomade has done for my hair. It has grown and thickens long and is very thick, soft and silky and I can now fix my hair any way I want to. It is the best hair care you can find. LAKES HAIRS Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake preparation which claims to straighten kinky hair. You are just fooling yourself by using it. Kinky hair can cause you discomfort. You must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO QUININE POMADE is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes kinky nappy hair grow out soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Writing Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. Williams' RESTAURANT Cold Drinks When in Flemingburgh, call on me! ! ! ! ! Mrs. Mary C. Williams Proprietress FLEMINGBURGH, KY. TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 --- The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Deposit Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits No. 144 United States Depositor plus and Undivided Profits $ United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR A. E. Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President M. E. Fuller Vice-President F. W. Hoyt E. B. Steensland H. L. Moseley Jas. B. Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assist Bank of W M. H. 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SMOKE ONE OF THE FOLLOW- ING BRANDS MADISON CIGARS. JULIUS CAESAR, EL CRISPO, LA. FLOR, DE CUBA, SIGNO, ART, GINGER, ROYAL HONOR. --- A es Depository divided Profits $440,000.00 ND DIRECTORR F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier Assistant Cashier Wisconsin DRESS ELOW, Prop. Phone 2485 STAR HAIR GROWER Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower mousand agents wanted. Good money We want agents in every city and village THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a al preparation. Can be used with or straightening irons. For 25c a box—one 25c box proves its any person that will use a 25c box will need. No matter what has failed to grow just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER and be convinced. Send 25c for full size you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and send you a full supply that you can begin at once; also agents' terms. Send all Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. Burn Branch, 113 Clark St. Evanston Ill. Burn Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, us in the South can get their goods three teller by writing THE STAR HAIR R, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, CARRER WILWAUKEE, WIS. for the Traveling Public To - Date Accomodations Initial Section of Milwaukee Kentucky HARRODSBURGH, KY. The District Conference and Sunday School Convention met at Harrodburgh, Ky., and was highly entertained by Rev. Hubbard Brewer, D.D. and his good people Rev. Brewer is a Graduate of Wilberforce Theological department, who has done wonderful work in this city for African Methodism. His work here within the past 8 months exceeds that ever known in the history of both city and state, and his effort of radical uplift shall always be remembered by this people. As a financier, it is difficult to find his equal—with his assuming manner, calm, considerate and friendly disposition, he will succeed anywhere. Mr. W. H. Creal has a restaurant and automobil line. His wife is engaged in the Madam Walkers hair treatment. Blade 2 Mr. Ben McCowan, has a grocery store and undertaking business. Mr. Nathan Wilson has an unestablishment with a lady attendant in person of Miss Hager Smith Godden. Mr. Wilson is a mail carrier and has an auto line. He is numbered among the leading business men here, having started years ago with one horse which he bought for one dollar. Dr. Thomas, is the only physician of color here and has good practice. Mr. Isham has a gue grocery store and is doing nicely Prof. Garvin is the principal of the school. Mr. A. W. Lyles will handle The Blade in this section. DISTRICT CONFERENCE A. M. E. CHURCH. Tuesday of last week was the 24th session of the Frankfort District Conference, convened in the A. M. E. church. The first day was devoted to Ministers Institute. Rev. C. H. Boone, D. D. presided. Able papers were read. Rev. Clark (white) pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. Simpson (white) pastor of the Christian church and Dr. Rehards visited the conference. Drs. Thomas and McCoy were introduced. Rev. Dr. Jones, pastor of St. Paul Lexington and the writer were introduced. Dr. Jones made a strong plea for uniting and the support of retired ministers The mayor of Harrodsborough and Circut Judge Harden, were introduced. An excellent program was rendered Tuesday evening by the local committee. Reys, D. V. Booker and W. H. Allison; preached acceptably. Rev. S. Frazier and Townsel P. E. of other districts were present. Mrs. Harris of Sommerset read a most excellent paper. Prof Travis was elected secretary. Rev. Gar took active part in debating the great questions, also Rev. Dr. Carter of Frankfort. The writer and Rev. Smith had the pleasure of dining at the Wayneans Institute with Prof and Mrs. C. H. Boone. S. G. F. David made an interesting talk, Rev. Dr. Thompson read a paper on the devine and Human Nature of Christ which provoked a deal of discussion. Revs. Booker and Carter had most excellent papers. It was a great gathering. The hospitality of the people of Harrodsburgh is far above the average. Rev. G. F. David, the presiding Elder presided with fairness. His annual sermon was a masterpiece Text—"Quit you like Men". All went away determined to do better work as Gospel ministers and as layman to live as Christians and further the lines of territory for the African Methodist church. PEYTONTOWN, KY There was an ice cream entertainment at the home of Mrs. Lucy Turner Sunday evening given by the S. S. Card class for the benefit of the Sunday school. Money raised—$4.90. Mrs. Eliza Chambers and son Mr. Sammy Chambers and Miss Merritt White, made a flying trip to Richmond, Ky., Saturday, Mrs. Chambers attended her church meeting while there. Mr. Arch, D. Miller and wife were called to Richmond, Ky. Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Miller's brother, Mr. Joseph Adams of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Mary A. Tevis and Mrs. Minnie Baylum were in Richmond Tuesday attending the funeral of Mr. Joseph Adams. Miss Wiljie Mae McFarlane of Flatwoods, Ky., is visiting her aunt Mrs. Eliza Campbell. Rv. Clay Miller left Saturday morning going to his church at Indian Field, Ky. The S. S. primary class gave an entertainment at the church Saturday night. Money raised $3.00. The sick folks are all much improved. Blade 3 Rev. Harry Miller of Ohio is visiting his mother Mrs. Ester.. Miller. Mr. Ben Martin of Richmond, Ind., is visiting is mother-in-law Mrs. Sarah B. Miller. There will be a concert and Tom Thumb wedding at the Peytontown church the second Saturday in July given by the church aid and culture club. Admission 10c at the door. Miss Ester made a flying trip to Richmond Saturday to see her uncle, Mr. Irvine Martin, who has been sick for some time. Mr. June Miller of Richmond, Ky., was here to see his sister Mrs. Mattie Miller. Miss Amy Miller of Irvine, Ky. is at home for a few days' vacation. Mrs. Edna May Fife of Richmond, Ky., is visiting her father Mr. George Shearer who is now very ill. Several attended the funeral services of Mr. Solomon Duncan whose funeral was held in Richmond, Ky., Monday past. Mr. Duncan was a very old soldier. His body was brought from Lexington, Ky., Monday, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Richmond colored cemetery. ... CARLISLE,KY. ... Doctor Ballate was in town visiting his lodge last week. Mrs. A. R. Hamilton was in Lexington last week. Mrs. Henison Hamilton got her arm broke yesterday morning. See Ben Sharp for the Weekly Wisconsin Blade. Mrs. Bettie Hawkins and father, also her sister, attended the funeral of their cousin in Tuesday. Alister Alexander Home. A. B. Alexander, son of Dr. A. S. Alexander, 811 Spaight street has returned for a visit from China, where he has been on business for the past six months. LEXINGTON, KY Revs. Jaekson, Warissiary were present at the consolidated Baptist Church, Sunday July 1st, Glad to see them. Rev. J. H. King preached a noble sermon on patriotism July 1. Mr. Charley Paten is making some new repairs on his beautiful home 381 New St. Mrs. Florence Berryman of Paris visited her son of Lexington Monday and reports a very pleasant stay. Mr. J. H. Berryman has made some repairs on his home. Bring all news for the Blade 371 New St. Mrs. E. D. Dunson leaves today for home Paris. The first victim of sun strock was a man that worked for the City lee Co., was fired on last Sunday. On Monday a. m. went to work as carpenter on a barn, was there only a few hours before he was found dead. His name was Bill. There was a great missionary convention held in Lankster, Ky., last week. Quite a success was reported. LAWRENCEBURG, KY. Dr. Carter of Frankford, passed through here enroute to the District Conference at Harrodsburg, Ky. Rev. Pope is also attending the Conference. Rev. Helem preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Brown of Shelbyville, Ky. preached the Macons Thanksgiving Sermon Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mr. Shy Mortan and Miss Mary Parish were married Monday Eve Rev. Helm of Herrod the pastor of the Evergreen Baptist Church, was in the city this Evening. Mr. James Lions of Nicholasville Ky. is visiting his parents. Mr. Albert Hudson friends gave him a surprise party last evening. Mr. Hudson left this morning for Rochester, N. Y., his mother and little sister accompanied him to Lexington. Mr. Lyons, returned to his home this morning. Mr. B. H. Crutcher of Jacksonville, Fla., called by to see Mrs. Mer, Herbert Thurman this morning. Mrs. Harriet Brown, Jennie Harris and Mrs. Allen spent a pleasant evening in Mrs. Thurmans Ice Cream Parlor. The C. W. B. met with Mrs. Bettie Hackleys, Friday Afternoon. Dr. M. F. Robinson, preached a good sermon Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Colombus McKee were in to morning Service. Misses Frankie Thomas and Miss Louise Hayden Messrs. Vance Meavx and Earl Cunningham motored over to Motans Villa Sunday. Miss Hattie Coleman of Louisville, Ky. passed through here en route to Salvista, Ky. to spend the summer with her grand parents. Misses Ora Brown, Russel Hayden, Maggie Wate, were the guest of Mrs. Thurman. City Sick—Miss Laura Allen. Mrs. Callis, they are slowly improving. RICHMOND, KY. NEWS Dr. J. H. Tayler of Winchester, was here Sunday on business. Miss Mary Massie, left for Chicago last Sunday, her home. The Cosmopolitan Cafe employs four young men on Sundays to wait on his many patrons. Miss Cordia Embray, has been appointed agent for the National Benefit Life Insurance Co., to succeed Mr. E. B. Embray, former agent. Mr. Thos. Berry, District Manager of the National Benefit Insurance Company was in town yesterday. Mr. I. M. Cobb, reporter for the Defender entertained the Blade Man last week. Mr. Cobb has a splendid tailoring business and is considered a good business man. Mr. Louis and Earl Walker of Berea were in town on a visit last Sunday. Thompson Biggerstaff will handle the Blade and send in news each week. He works a part of the time at the Cosmopolitan Cafe. Mr. M. R. Mathews has opened an up-to-date Ice Cream Parlor and is doing a good business. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps is doing a good business at their well known stand. Dr. Gholsten reports business normal. Mrs. Mary Hawkins, Chicago died and was brought here and was funerized at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday. HEDGES CLARK CO., KY. NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Judy were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cooper Sunday. The Union Benovelent Society held their Annual Thanksgiving sermon at the C. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. There was a good crowd and they were beautifully addressed by Rev. Amos, the pastor in charge. A beautiful program was rendered. Mrs. Florence Jones and Mr. Dillard Hampton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker Sunday. Mrs. Mary Cooper and Mrs. Henry Cuningham of West Bend attended the Lodge sermon here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John Butler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Butler of Judy, Montgomery Co. Ky., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Willis Sunday. Miss Jessie Willis spent a day in Winchester visiting her sister Mrs. Henrietta Harris last week. Miss Rosa M. Bowen was visiting at Wadesmill last week. Mrs. George A. Walts was in Winchester shopping Saturday. Winchester shopping Saturday. Misses Emma Wells, Rosa M. Bowen and Mary Elizabeth Jones and Mr. Richard Watkins and Newton Jones were in Winchester Saturday. OSHKOSH NEWS TO THE BLADE Mr. Dane Bowler of Madison and Mrs. Pearl Jackson of Chicago, daughter of Mr. Bowler, visited friends in Oshkosh Monday and Tuesday, 25th and 26th. Enroute to Madison from Green Bay, where they had gone to visit their son and brother Charlie Bowler, they were the guests of Mrs. A. Green and Mrs. J. W. Smith while in this city. Mrs. John Mitchel of Indiana spent Sunday and Monday in Oshkosh with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mitchel. She left Monday night for Medford, Wis., to visit her daughter Mr. Buck Morris of Fond du Lac spent last Sunday in this city the guest of his sister Mrs. Earl Clendenon. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shadd on Custer street, June 24th and left a pair of twin boys, but they only lived three and five hours respectively. Mother is physically improving. Mr. William Johnson and Miss Josaphine Smith were quietly married June 26th. They will reside in this city. Mr. Johnson is head porter in one of the leading hostelrys here. Many hearty congratulations to both are extended by the people of Oshkosh. Mr. Frank Morris and his Nathan Wilson, Mgr. Generel Director and Embalmer Phone Day or Night No. 352 Herrodsburgh, Ky. Miss Hager Smith Golden, Lady Embalmer Polite attention given all calls. Autamobile Service. We have an Automobile line between Burgin and Herrodsburgh, Ky., which meets all trains that stop. BROADWAY AND GREENVILLE STREETS Miss Hager Smith Golden, a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Embalming, is with us and prepared to give First Class Service. PHONE 3006 MEN'S FURNISHINGS, SHOES, ENAMELWARE, GLASSWARE HARDWARE, SUNDRIES, BEDS, SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES youngest son were Oshkosh visitors Sunday July 1st. Mr. Morris resides on his lovely, 70 acre farm near Fond du Lac. Mrs. J. Netter has returned to the city after a four week's visit with her daughter at Medford. Wis. Dr. G. W. Register, Presiding Elder of his district preached an able sermon to a good size congregation Sunday July 1st. Dr. Register left Monday for Chicago and Kankakee, Ill. Miss Margurett Furgerson and Mr. Tom Buttler of Fond du Lac were among the visitors to our city Sunday. 4% CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Central Wisconsin Trust Company Madison, Wisconsin Fred M. Brown, Treasurer. John Barnes, 2nd Vive-Pres. L. M. Hanks, President. Magnus Swenson, 1st Vive-Pres. B. J. alligan, Secretary. T. R. Hefty, Ass't Secretary. E. C. Dodge, C. R. Van Hise, H. L. Russel, A. L. Sanborn, P. B. Knox, A. O. Fox, H. P. Jamieson, Thomas Hefty, Joseph Boyd, T. C. McCarthy, E. Ray Stevens, H. S. Johnson, W. F. Pierstoff, A. E. Proudfit. VISIT OUR LUNCH ROOM ROCKFORD, ILL. 221 So. Wyman St., South of Interurban R.R.Sta. Prices 10-15-20 and up L. BERRY, Prop. PHONE 805 140 S. Blair Street VERGES TRANSFER LINE Prompt and Careful MOTOR SERVICE We call for Railroad Checck and Deliver Baggage Nathan Wilson, Mgr. Gene Phone Day or Night No. Miss Hager Smith Go Polite attention given all We have an Automobile line rodsburgh, Ky., which meets Stores Frank Bros. Stores Two Two 613 University Ave. Tel. 268 State and Johnson Sts. Tel. 868 SPECIALS 50c Can Crisco . . . 39c $1.00 Can Crisco . . . 75c 3 Packages Club House Corn Flakes . . . . . 25c Pineapples for Canning Fancy Cuban Fruit—ripe and juicy—dqzen . . . $1.40 Full Line of FRUITS AND VDGETABLES ARNOLD & TYRE 108 Eighth Street PARIS, KENTUCKY Years of experience in feeding the public gives us an advantage. CALL AND SHE AND BE CONVINCED The South Side Restaurant We Board by the Day or Week Furnished Rooms Our Motto: "A SQUARE DEAL" We serve Cold Drinks and Cream A. A. BAGBY, Prop. 223 Ballier St., Lexington, Ky. HOTEL DOUGLASS Phone Belle 3383 510 Elm St. An Ideal Home for the Traveling Public Ladies Cafe in Connection When in Rockford Register at the Douglass S. L. HODGES, Proprietor Notice. I have a No. 1 Good Moving Picture Machine for sale at a Bargain. Address REV. H. WALKER; Flemingsburgh, Ky. arel Director and Embalmer 352 Herrodsburgh, Ky. ilden, Lady Embalmer calls. Autamobile Service. between Burgin and Her- all trains that stop. No. 00 PREMO 75c A good camera that takes excellent pictures. Films 10c per roll. Let us show them. The Photoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street ROOMS for RENT with bath special attention to transiente trade Robert H. McClansky Manager TUSKEGEE SHOE SHOP Work called for and delivered 207 S. Broadway Phone 1376-x LEXINGTON, KY. YOUR PAINTING I, JOSHUA HOWARD, hereby agree to paint or varnish your job as good as any one for amount in Contrart_____or no pay. Give me a trial. How about your houses, barns, fenres? Some one of them or something about them will need painting this year. Remember I handle the best paints, oils and varnishes. I can Paint anything from a chair to a church, or a barn to a baby carriage. Don't wait until Summer when everybody is over run with work. G. JOSHUA HOWARD, 155 Payne St., Lexington, Ky. Up-To-Date Tailor Shop. Cleaning, Altering, Pressing and Repairing. Suits Made to Order. Goods Called For and Delivered. Be convinced by trying me REV. SIDNEY WOODARD, 249 N. Limestone St., Lexington, Ky. at the New Corner Building. Call and see us, if we please you tell others, if we don't, tell us. In rear of Broadway on High Street C. R. ATKINS, Prop. Miss Ella Litle, Bookkeeper Irvine, Kentucky M. B. Y'S STORE ON AVENUE WISCONSIN