Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade Ill.-Wis. D.G.L. No.9 and 18, Sparta, Ill., Aug. 7th to 9th G. U. O. of O. F. Attend the Second Annual Race Convention at Fond du Lac, Wis., August 1st VOL. II Milwaukee, Wis. PRETTY EVENING WED. DING The marriage of Miss Evans, daughter of Mrs. Emanuel Evans, to Mr. Clarence S. Peterson, Beloit, Wis., took place Monday evening June 25th at 8 o'clock in St. Mark A. M. E. church, the Rev. J. D. Peterson and J. S. Woods officiating. The chancel and alter were decorated with palms and ferns and on either side were tall vases filled with white roses. Miss Ruth Weaver sang "I Love You Truly", proceeding the ceremony, and Miss Sarah Woods played the wedding march. The bride wore an exquisite gown of white silk net over ivory satin. The tull veil was fastened with a wreath of orange blossoms, and hung in graceful folds from the shoulders to the hem of her dress. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and white sweet peas, tied with white tulle. The maid of honor Miss Irene Evans, sister of the bride was gowned in white silver cloth, with an over dress of net and all over lace, and she wore a dutch bonnet of white tulle. The bridesmaids were the tulle and lace, carried an arm bouquet of pink Killarney roses tied with pink tulle. The bridesmaids were the Misses Lillian Evans, sister of the bride, Katherine Reeves, Jessica Burgette and Alma Commaack, they were gowned alike in pink tuffeta and wore picture hats of tulle the same shade, and carried buckets of pink sweet peas. Little Ureita Woods was ring bearer, and Ruth Evans, youngest sister of the bride, and Aline Davis, were ribbon girls and wore white organdie frocks. Mr. Leon Peterson, brother of the groom, was best man. Groom-smen were Messrs. Dr. Norman, Willard Kinner, William Thirl and Clarence Merritt. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Fred Evans, Mrs. Evans, mother of the bride, wore a suit of blue taffeta, and Mrs. J. D. Peterson, mother of the groom was dressed in gray taffeta. Their corsage bouquets were of pink roses and sweet peas. In receiving the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson were assisted by MsDames Stanley M. Ward, H. Kinner and Frank Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, served a time o'clock breakfast for the members of their bridal party the following morning. The out of town guests were Mrs. Frank Alexander and daughter of Winsor, Canada, Mrs. J. D. Peterson, Mr. L. J. Ousley of Beloit, Wis. The young couple will be at home after July 10th at 245 Park Ave., Beloit, Wis. Rev. A. N. Webb, popular pastor of Trinity A. M. E. church, Waukegan, Ill., was in the city last Friday on business. Mr. J. H. Whitler, formerly of Buxton, Iowa, is a race man and for 16 years a member of the Baptist church. The services at Calvary Baptist church were well attended Sunday, admittance to the church at each service. The Rev. E. W. Thomas filled the pulpit at night preaching a doctoral sermon, with much wholesome advice, as to our every day living. Rev. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT Western Star Lodge, No. 1433, G. U. O. of O. F., Chicago, Illinois. [Name] Russell and his officers are to be congratulated upon the splendid showing they are making in the Cream city. The silver Leaf Club of which Mrs. Dora Thornton is the honored and worthy president, has shown appreciation for the Blade by sending the Blade a substantial donation. We trust their tribe will increase. Rev. C. T. Threat, formerly of Western Heights, Atlanta, Ga., is assisting Rev. J. S. Woods of the St. Mark A. M. E. church. He and his wife have made many warm friends in Milwaukee. Hon. L. B. Palmer ex-assemblyman from Wisconsin, will be in attendance upon the Race convention and will deliver one of the principle addresses. The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Stith was held from SchwererUnderstanding Parlors on the 13th inst. The remains were carried to Chiliscarthge, Ill., for interment. She was a faithful member and Assistant teacher in St. Mark Sunday School, Member of Phyllis Wheatley Art and Be Square Club. Many were the floral offerings which bespeak the high esteem in which she was held by her host of friends. The Blade joins in extending sympathy. A Lemonseene party visited the Saint Benedict settlement for three days. Mrs. Arthur Simpson who has worked in the Chicago post office for 15 years and Mrs. Rey, Mrs. Valdes and little daughter. Mrs. Simpson is a charming and cultured young woman whose mother was a lifetime friend of Mrs. Dunean, Matron of the settlement. Three of the most enjoyable days were spent at the home. CONGRATULATIONS AND WHOLESOME ADVISE Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 1917 Hon J. Anthony Josey, Editor and Mgr. of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade. Dear Sir: I am sending you congratulations upon your years work in giving to us such a race journal as you are publishing. This may be late, but not because I did not forget or think you not worthy, but was waiting for some of our race loving and more learned to encourage one of our most worthy of praise. Western Star Lodge, No. Chicago The above brethren are some of Western Star Lodge Officers, J. S. Beasly, Trustee; J. W. Ward, Treasurer of Widow and Orphan Fund; J. H. Anderson, E. S.; Geo. S. Price, Trustee; A. M. Edwards, member of Investigating Committee; A. J. Bowman, P. S.; R. W. Laev, N. G. The enrollment d the Sec Fond MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1917 Your effort has been helpful, your columns clean, and your thoughts uplifting. One year of hard struggling and one year of subscriptions from some faithful subscribers have caused you to pass your first mile stone. If we would spend half the money with our race papers we spend with others, we would have as good paper as any and better than some. Now let unity co-operation be our motto. Let us all pull together and help and encourage of buying a copy or subscribing and supporting the good work. May future years in the journalistic field bring you unlimited success and you and the Blade live long and continue to do good for our race. Miss L. Duncan, St. Benedicts Settlements, 823 Winnebago St. CINCINNATI. OHIO NEWS Mr. D. F. Whitaker, traveling representative of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade, visited Park M. E. church Sunday. Rev. B. F. Smith preached an able sermon Sunday using as his text, "Service." Mr. Harris of the colored Y. M. C. A., visited the Park St. Sunday School Sunday. Rev. S. E. Heard of Walton, Ky., came here Sunday to preach at his church. Young Butler, joined the Park St. M. E. church last Sunday night. Rev. Fleming D. D., is doing splendid work in housing and getting jobs and caring for the newcomers. The Pennsylvania Railroad is doing lots of shipping this week. They have room for 10,000 men at $2.25 and $2.50 per day. Mr. A. T. Anderson, is out of town this week on his vacation. Mr. Isaae Vaughn, is agent for The Blade, see him for write-ups and news. Mr. Herman Cassidy was shot on West Ind. St., by a policeman last week Mr. A. Rube Fester and The Giants, played the A. B. C.'s here Monday. Mrs. Angeline Vaughns is some better at this writing. Mrs. J. H. Gazawy and daughter, will leave for Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 21st, 1917 to visit Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Johnson. 1433, G. U. O. of O. F., Illinois. of this Lodge is 195 members and these are among the active workers in interest of the Lodge. Western Star Lodge is one of the best governed and conducted Lodges in Chicago. The above seven are due great praise for the smooth sailing of the Lodge. FOUNDER - ORGANIZER P. N. F. THOMAS L. JACKSON GOLDEN LINK LODGE 9520. G. U. O. OF O. F. MILWAUKEE. WIS. If there be any reward for faithful service; if there be any reward for perseverance; if there be any reward for straight forward dealing; then to T. L. Jackson (whose likeness we present to our thousands of readers) belongs this spoils, for 25 years he has been an Odd Fellow first becoming a member Ezkiel Lodge 1905 Chicago, Ill. He is well versed in Odd Fellowism and a firm believer in its cardinal principles. He has spent many nights burning the mid-night oil to learn the ritualistic works of the order of which he is fully able and capable of giving instructions. Coming to Milwaukee as a P. N. G. and just after the setting up of the Gordon Lodge. He threw himself into the work, helping to organize this lodge, showing great executive ability. Jack, as he is generally called, is always on the alert to do something for the up-building of the Order and by dent of this alertness, by not heeding opposition, by turning a deaf ear to fault finders obstruist, we are informed that Milwaukee is soon to have added to the order a new H. H. Though active in secret order work, he is not too busy to divide his time in the work of the church. He is also one of the founders and organizers of the Calvary Baptist church. He is to represent his Lodge as a District delegate at the Sparta session, which honor he justly merits and was wisely bestowed. SUB. COMMITTEEOF MAN. AGEMENT G. U. O. OF O F. THE GUEST OF CHICAGO LODGES July 21----22----23. Disrict Grand Master Kersey and his assistants will see to it that a good time will be given them. 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. NO. 7 Forward! Forward! THE SECOND ANNUAL Race Convention Fond du Lac, Wis. Unity of effort is the Highest Road to Achievement— If you stand for racial development If you stand for racial adjustment If you stand for racial progress If you stand for racial efficiency If you stand for welfare of our prosperity If you stand for unity of effort. If you stand for the advancement for the cause of humanity A High-Class Musical and Literary Program Has Been Arranged..... SPEAKERS: HON. GEORGE H. DeREEF Milwaukee, Wis. EDITOR J. ANTHONY JOSEY Madison, Wis. MR. JACK WELLS Beloit, Wis. REV. J. S. WOODS Milwaukee, Wis. MAYOR J. F. HOHENSEE Fond du Lac, Wis. COMMITTEE Erwin Matthews, J. W. Wright, Fond du Lac. John Turner, W. T. Everton, Beloit. Tom Weaver, Racine. Henry White, Janesville. V. C. Turner, J. N. Wilson, Madison. A. Richard, Evansville. Mrs. H. B. Kinner, R. H. Baylor, Milwaukee. Joe Parker, H. Michell, Oshkosh. Mrs. Hart, Neenah and Mrs. J. Netter, Medford. J. D. COOKE, Organizer, Milwaukee, Wis. ELI RICE, President, Oshkosh, Wis. JOHN W. SMITH, Secretary, Oshkosh, Wis. A. C. HENDERSON, Treasurer, Oshkosh, Wis. 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. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kinner. 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. 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. A TOAST "There's always a song to the future. To the years that stretch on ahead. There's always a toast to the things that are new, To life's books which have never been read. But here's to what lies behind us, To the heartaches, the failures, the tears; We are better able for just those things To drink to the future years." BLADELETS Be a man — if you can. Virtue is an attribute peculiar to no race. Courtship is the dream, marriage the awakening. "Wake up." No peculiar mode of conduct is required of colored men. Just be men. There are easier ways of getting into Waupun than breaking in. To the putrid mind, all things are putrid, even the smile of a woman and the courtesies of a man. Very rarely is a tattling woman entirely free of a life charge. If the mother of an illegitimate child is beneath your notice, what of the father? Once you realize wherein you fail to measure up to the full stature of a man you will be better off. If you continue to live with your husband, don't be forever publishing his shortcomings. And the shoe fits the other footequally as well. When woman—the supposed personification of all that is kind and tender—join mobs to slaughter innocent babes, it is high time that we look to the future 'Amerika, Wake Up! SCISSORED THOUGHTS Kansas City Star—No explanation can absolve a community from the odium of wanton cruelty inflicted on innocent persons. East St. Louis has disgraced itself in the eyes of the nation, and it has disgraced the nation in the eyes of the world at a time when it is especially important that the United States stand squarely for human rights at home as well as abroad. A Reproduction We reproduce as a part of our editorial comment the following from "The Kentucky Reporter" because we consider it very timely and right to the point: One of the weak places in our racial development is the lack of pride in, and support of Negro enterprises. Nearly all Negro business or professions that has to enter competition with the white man's business of professional activity, has more or less a struggle for existence, because of our non-support. It is a foregone conclusion, prejudice alone will turn the vast majority of other races from the door of Negro establishments and professions, and to live or die according as we have race pride loyally to support them. Negro newspapers, the race's greatest mouthpiece for giving other side of discriminatory pictures drawn of us in the white press of the country, are often left suspended for lack of enough paid-up subscribers. It is a splendid thing to subscribe for and read the dailies. We must do so to keep abreast of the times but, it's a sad commentary upon our race loyalty, when numerous Negro families pay for one and two daily papers that sel- New York Herald—According to Mr. Rodenberg's explanation, the orgy of murder that has brought disgrace to the city of his residence and, incidentally, to the country had its inspiration in insistence by labor leaders upon unions being recognized by manufacturers who chose to conduct their business on the "open shop" principle. If all that is said to have happened did happen, then indeed is the Illinois Black Belt well named. New York World — Last November United States Judge Landis, holding court there, summoned the mayor, the police commissioners, and the chief of police before him and by sharp questioning made them admit that it was not customary in East St. Louis to enforce the laws. A city in which it is not customary to enforce the laws is precisely the place where murder, riot, arson, and pifage need cause no great surprise. Philadelphia Ledger—It is impossible to write in terms of moderation of the shocking display of savagery and of racial hatred which has occurred at East St. Louis. At a moment when the nation is engaged in a great war to sustain the principle of democracy this exhibition of lack of self-control, of utter lawlessness, of incredible barbarity, a disgrace that is fastened upon the entire country, even though a single community is responsible for it. St. Louis Post Dispatch—It is hardly worth while to question the authorities of East St. Louis. They have failed utterly in their duty, for well-known causes, Lawlessness and discrimination in law enforcement have been the foundation of political power in East St. Louis for years. The state of Illinois, however, is responsible for consequences of Monday's outbreak. It assumed responsibility when Illinois guardsmen were sent to East St. Louis to maintain law and order. The state should inquire into the conduct of the officers in charge of the state's forces and hold every man guilty of failure to do his duty to strict accountability. St. Louis Republic — The good name of East St. Louis has been defiled and its government and police shown to be inefficient. The state of Illinois, Lincoln's state, has suffered another dark blot and the whole nation is compelled to hang its head in shame. Nothing less than a sweeping investigation by the government of the United States of the entire affair, from the time the first Negroes were imported to East St. Louis and through the subsequent outbreaks up to and including the developments of Sunday and Monday nights, will satisfy the public. Fix the responsibility and punish or remove every official guilty of negligence or incompetence in connection with it. Milwaukee Leader (R. A Dague)—It is cause for profound regret that girls and women participate in the lynchings of the south. A prospective mother of ten "marks" her unborn child. RACE LOYALTY dom say much of us, but report the Negro who has raided a chicken roost, was arrested for store breaking, or other petty offense, and refuse to subscribe for the Negro paper that sees and tells of the High school graduates; those who finished a course in law, medicine or attained success in business. Insurance companies that would not employ a Negro agent, and whose representatives enter Negro homes with cigars lighted and hats on their heads, and call our wives and daughters "Sal," "Jane," etc., these folks write the greater part of the Negro insurance, while companies of the race that employ our men, our sons and daughters as agents, clerks and stenographers, and send to our home courteous and respectable representatives, are left by us to make, if they can, or die if they can, or die if they must. Negro physicians also fail to hold the support needed from the race. So with drug stores, grocery stores and almost every other phase of Negro business. Our progress will be greatly handicapped until, as a people we get to the place where we will stand by the business and profession endeavors of our own people.—Kentucky Reporter. Jessie Pomeroy is serving a life sentence in Massachusetts for cutting the throats of children. His father's occupation was cutting the throats of hogs in a meat-packing house. His mother often witnessed the throat-cutting. From an early age, Jesse cut the throats of his animal pets and finally of his playmates. He has an insane desire to cut throats. Mobs are productive of greater evils than man can estimate. It is a law of nature that hatred begets hate; violence leads to more violence. A spirit of vengeance and murder poisons the one who fosters it. Mobs of men do not reason; they become frenzied; they are moved by the venom of demons; they are, for the time, insane. ROCKFORD NEWS Henry Calhoun, visited his Aunt Mrs. W. S. DePriest of Minneapolis. Miss Mary Baxter and daughter Ruth attended the funeral of Mrs. Bertha Baxter, Mrs. Baxters sister-in-law. The Ruths and Calanthas turned out in a body at Mrs.Bertha Baxters funeral, as she was a member of both orders. Miss Yules Gilbert, who finished a four year course in Nurse Training at Hampton, is at home again with parents. The Beboit Giants, defeated the Lincoln Giants of Rockford, Sunday July 14th. Score 3—0 in favor of the visiting team. Mr. James Dozier was very much indisposed last Sunday. The MeWill Billard parlor bid you welcome, call when in the city. Mr. Redden of Oxford Mississippi, gave a lecture at the A. M. E. church in interest of an Industrial School. Mrs. Payne, is attending the Calanthas session at Du Quoin. Mrs. George Robinson is delegate for the First O. af C. at Du Quoin July 17th. Mrs. Frank Miller of Chicago, attended the funeral of Mrs. Baxter. Mrs. Henderson and daughter are to leave for Rochelle, Ill. soon. MRS. P. C. CLARK 708 CLARK ST. MILWAUKEE. WIS In honor of Mrs. G. H. DeReef. One of the most beautiful events of the season was a reception in honor of Mrs. G. H. De Reef., at 708 Clark St. Many cards had been sent out over state elite and the result was a representative gathering. Pretty faces, pretty and costly gowns were much in evidence. Mrs. De Reef is the bride of the eminent Atty Geo. H. DeReef. Mr. De Reef is a charming personality, possessing that force called magnetism which draws rather than expell. The Atty is to be congratulated upon his finding. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. More Anon. PHONE 805 140 S. 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For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BASEMENT Opposite C. & N. W. Depot ARNOLD & TYRE 108 Eighth Street PARIS, KENTUCKY Years of experience in feedingthe public gives us an advantage. CALL AND SEE AND BE CONVINCED Trade with the Merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. Nathan Wilson, Mgr. Generel Director and Embalmer Phone Day or Night No. 352 Herrodsburgh, Ky. 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. Kentucky LEXINGTON, KY. Mr. J. H. Berryman leaves for Paris. Mr. Velmer Wallace of Lexington returned from a long visit in Benham, Ky., with her mother. They report a pleasant stay. Mrs. Florence Berryman of Paris and Grandson of Lexington, spent two days with Ms. Annie Sanders of Whitney Ave. Miss Effie Davis of Lexington, died Thursday July 12 at A. M. She left a mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, two aunts and two uncles to mourn her loss. She was 16 years of age. Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges of 145 N. 6th St. Louisville, Ky., spent Friday and Saturday with her daughter in Lexington, Ky. K. of P. lodge will meet in Lexington next week. An enjoyable time is expected by all. The seven days Adventists are having a tent meeting on N. Upper St. between 5th and 6th. Miss Maggie Faulkner of 431 Jersey St., is very sick with Typhoid Fever. Mrs. J. Berryman of 377 New St. and Mrs. E. D. Fowl of 301 Chambers Ave., will spend Thursday and Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio. PEYTONTOWN, KY Mr. George Shearer died Friday morning July 6th, 1917 after a short spell of illness he was 62 years of age. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Saturday at two o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. S. M. Watts and Rev. T. H. Broaddus, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Shearer burying ground. Mrs. Eliza Campbell has returned home from a visit to her mother's Mrs. Adeling Glispie of Flat Woods, Ky. Mrs. Campbell spent from Saturday until Monday in Flat Woods and reports a nice time. The weather is very dry gardens and crops are perishing. Farmers are harvesting right along. Everybody is house cleaning and making preparation for the District Association will convene here the last of August. Mr. John Gentry and Miss Merritt White were in Richmond, Ky., Friday, shopping Miss Lena Soins, Darville Ky., is visiting Mrs. Nanie Wright. Mrs. Ella B. Chenault has moved from Richmond back to her home at Peytontown, Ky. There was an ice cream entertainment Sunday afternoon at the home of Miss Orreffa Leavell's. Money raised $3.00. Mr. Curry Harris is still on the sick list Mr. Sammy Chambers is able to be at work. Mr. John Gentry is much improved. RICHMOND, KY. July 15, 1917. Mr. Thomas Sampson left for Charleston, S. C., Tuesday, July 10th. Mr. Roselle Brown of Detroit, Mich., is here visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. George Stone, her daughter and son, left for Selema, Cal., Tuesday July 10th, where they will make their future home. Miss Grace Blythe, a well known young lady of this town, departed this life Monday July 9th at 4 o'clock P. M. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mrs. Lena Shackelford on Hillsdale Ave., at 10 o'clock A. M. Wednesday, being conducted by Rev. T. H. Broddins. Mr. John Cobb has been appointed agent for the National Benefit Life Insurance Co., to succeed Mr. E. B. Embry, former agent. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Levis of Berea were here Sunday visiting relatives. A. HATZL, Tailor 129 State Street Workmanship Guaranteed The First Baptist church aid society met with Mrs. Maggie Wilson on Irvine St. last meeting. Miss Helen Hogans returned home Sunday July 15th after a months' stay in Wilberforce, O., visiting friends. Mr. R. B. Haley returned home Monday night from Trafford, Pa., where he has been working. The Worlds Famous Jubilee singers of the Roger Williams University of Nashville, Tenn., rendered a splendid program at the colored high school building Friday night July 13th. Miss Geneva Bender, our former music teacher, is now a member of this company. Mr. Loving of Louisville is here on business of the Standard Life Insurance Co. A Lawn Fete was given at the residence of Mrs. Pattie Balleu Saturday night July 14th and was enjoyed by all present. Mr. Albert Rhodes returned Some Thursday night from Columbus, Ohio. MAYVILLE, KY. Rev. F. S. Delaney was not able to fill his pulpit Sun, evening on account of illness. Rev. Arthur Morton assisted by the choir filled the place creditably. Mr. Homer Brown of Aberdeen, O. paid a visit to the city. He is a prominent young farmer. Mr. Eddie Chambers returned home yesterday from the State Grand Lodge at Hopkinsville having represented Mayville Star Lodge. Mrs. Anna B. Perkins returned home Sunday night after a series of visits to her husband and friends in Va. after which she joined the Frankfort delegation for Hopkins, where she represented the Household of Ruth. Dr. M. C. Patton is enjoying himself in his new quarters, where he has a suite of three rooms. The musical treat given by Mr. Tougr in Debose last Thursday evening at Scotch M. E. church will long be remembered. He was ably assisted by Misses Beatrice Jackson and Mary Hays, local talent of which we are very proud. Mrs. Clarence Paxton of Covington Ky., is visiting Mrs. John Taylor ATTEND THE RACE CONVENTION It should be the object of every race loving man, woman and child in the state of Wisconsin to be present at Fond du Lac August 1st. Help these in charge to mould hearty sentiment in our favor. We as a race should get together. UNITY should characterize our every action. The people in and around Fox River Valley gladly welcome us as their guest. The mayor and town officials assure us that those who attend will be accorded every right and privilege of American citizens. FALL IN LINE. Help the race in the Badger state to make a showing. Stop complaining, stop criticizing, stop fault-finding. "FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE." Be something. Do something. There will be special rates from Madison to Fond du Lac you can leave Madison and return the same day or night make your reservation confer with Messrs W. R. Harris, J. N. Wilson or The Blade office for information. Already we have the names and assurances of a party of ten, join this number and let Madison be well represented. ON TO FOND DU LAC 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 ROOMS for RENT with bath special attention to transiente trade Robert H. McClansky TUSKEGEE SHOE SHOP Work called for and delivered 207 S. Broadway Phone 1376-x LEXINGTON, KY. ing and Pressing E TO ORDER PETER H. BURTON 'Out of the High Rent District' ```markdown ``` In order to give you the value we have been giving and still want to give you, I find it necessary to Reduce my biggest Over-head expense My Rent. We cannot pay "The Square Rentals" and at the same time give you value for your money. YOUR GAIN I am therefor moving out of the "high rent district" to 219 S Next to on Saturday, you with a ha Special MADE Palm Beach Komforth Kl White Trouse A New Fre at the sam Remember the d whether you wa put up for you. JOHN H 219 STATE ST. Next to the Varsity Theatre on Saturday, July 21, where I will welcome you with a handsome souvenir for everyone Palm Beach Suits - - - $12.00 Komforth Kloth Suits - - - $13.50 White Trousers - - - $6.00 A New Fresh Lot of Suitings $16 and at the same old price up. Remember the date SATURDAY, JULY 21. Come in whether you want a suit or not. See our new place put up for you. SOUVENIRS JOHN HALL, 219 State St. M. R. MATTHEWS Ice Cream Parlor and Cold Drink Stand Courteous Treatment to All MISS AURELIA GRUM, Manager G.E.N 754-6 W MADISON PHONE 3006 MEN'S FURNISHINGS, SHOES, ENAMELWARE, GLASSWARE HARDWARE, SUNDRIES, BEDS, SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES