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The Wisconsin Weekly Blade 37th and 17th Annual Session of Odd Fellows and Ruth, Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction Assembled in Township High School Randolph Co., Sparta, Ill., Aug. 7-10 Next Meeting at Madison, Wis., Entertained by Odd Fellows and Ruth of Wisconsin I. T. Burrell, No. 7455, Grand Lecturer All Officers of Both Branches Retained. --- Annual Banquet a Brilliant Affair. VOL. II Owing to the late arrival of delegates the first session was called to order at 11:30 p. m. by local chairman Benj. F. Line of 5211 Sparta. The address of welcome on behalf of Sparta was delivered by Hon. J. L. Griggs, which was warmly received and loudly applauded. This was responded to by P. M. V. P., J. W. Womack, Chicago. At 2 p. m. the two grand bodies reconvened, D. G. Master presiding. The Grand officers read their Annual Addresses and made reports, which were indeed inspiring to the delegates showing wonderful advancement and progress. Both the Grand Master and D. G. M. N. G., recommended helpful legislation. 8 P. M. Public Reception At 8 p. m. the delegates were tendered a reception at Minors Hall to meet the citizens of Sparta, a high class literary program consisting of solos, vocal and instrumental and readings by local talent, Mrs. A. J. Sherman, Mrs. W. Madison, Misses Margarett Cannon, Evlyn and Mary Madison and Mr. Foster Boyce, Rev. P. B. French. Inmate Anna Owens and Atty. J. B. Allen delivered addresses, responded to by Editor J. Anthoney Josey., P. D. G. M. N. G. Nora F. Taylor. The keys of the city were delivered to Grand Master Kersey by Inmate Ersa LaFleuer, 2552, after which refreshments were served in abundance by the local committee and the delegates and citizens vived each with the other to make the occasion an enjoyable one. Wednesday A. M District Grand Lodge was called to order by D, G. D., L. J. Ousley, Grand Chaplin., Daniel Rodgers led devotional exercises, minutes read and adopted, The following committees were appointed. Credential, F. H. Artis, J. Anthony Josey, T. L. Jackson. Trials, W. R. Harris, Chas. Messer, M. T. Williams. Auditing, R. W. Wells, W. C. Wilson, L. J. Ousley. Place, Geo. Alexander, L. G. Artis, E. Sheldon. Resolutions, I. T. Burell, H. B. Allen, A. D. Wood. Proposition, T. L. Jackson, Wm. Randolph, Daniel Rogers. Grand Master Address, J. H. Anderson, H. B. Allen, R. Sheldon. Memorial, Wm. Price, Wm. Randolph, F. E. Boylan. Appeals and Grievances, Chas. Messer, Alex. Bender, F. E. Boylan. After a brief lecture from the G.M. as to the work of the District adjournment until 2. p. m. Afternoon 2 P.M.—L. J. Ousley D. G. D. presiding, devotional expressions A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT by G. Chaplain, Daniel Rogers. Minutes read and adopted. At this Session the office of District Grand Lecture was created under the supervision of the Grand Master. A proposition as ta Death Benefits Assn. as to payment of claims was passed. D. G. L. donated $25 to help defray expenses of subcommittee, while visiting our district. A committee from Grand Household was announced and Bro. J. W. Womack, was appointed to escort them in to the session. Following committees reported: Appeals and Grievance, Grand Masters Address, Propositions, Memorial, Trials. After recess of 15 minutes the two Grand Bodies meet in joint session. The D. G. M. N. G. announced that the two bodies had meet for the purpose of hearing the report of Board of Control of Home at Jacksonville and other matters that may properly come up for consideration. The report was read by Chairman Nora F. Taylor, showing that the home had been leased for $100 per year paid in advance. Sec J. W. Womack reported showing a cash balance on hand $372.16, same referred to joint auditing committee. Joint Committee of place reported that they had selected Madison, Wis. as the place for the 1918 session, report adopted, Sec. J. W. Womack was reelected to succeed himself as Sec. and Treasurer of the Board of Control. Wednesday Evening Two Grand Bodies and Citizens meet at A. M. E. Church, where Memorial exercises were held for the deceased of the Order during the year. Thursday 9 A. M. District Grand Lodge opened by D. G. D. Ousley, devotion by Grand Chaplain, Daniel Rogers, minutes read and adopted. On the night before D. D. G. M. W. W. Buchanan of E. St. Louis, who had not been in attendance of the session was present and depicted the horrors of E. St. Louis. At the suggestion of Bro. R. W. Wells the Chaplain conducted Memorial exercises for our pople of E. St. Louis. It was indeed impressing and strong men were moved to tears. Resolution of thanks to Lodges, Households and Citizens of Sparta were read by Bro. Burrell. The election of officers were next in order and on motion of Bro. Byrd the present in-cum-beance were continued in office. Telegram bearing greeting from N. Y., Mo., and North Carolina were read. After singing and hand shaking by the delegates the session adjourned to meet in Madison the guests of Wisconsin Odd Fellows and Ruth. 1918. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, AUG. 16, 1917 A BUSY FRATERNAL PERSONAGE Mrs. Mattie Alford, 242 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill., Who is a member. Queen Esther Chapter No. 38 O. E. S. P. P. Harmony Club of 2. E. C. O. E. S. P. M. N. G. of H. H. of Ruth No. 44. G. U. O. of O. F. Past Officers Council of G. U. O. of O. F. P. Dt. Ruler of Heliotrope Temple No. 26. I. B. P. O. E. W. Grand Escort of National Grand Temple of I. B. P. O. E. of W. P. P. of Ruth Temple No. 72 S. M. T. Beautiful Gate Royal House No. 1 S. M. L. Jackson Princess Council No. 1 S. M. T. Sec'y. Enterprise Council No. 118 A. U. K. and D. of A. She will leave Saturday for Rock Island, attending S. M. T. Grand session, leaving Sunday the 26th for Cleveland to be present at the Grand session of Elks. MR. AND MRS. WM. BLECHER Atlanta, Ga., accompanied by Miss Minnie Brinson, So. Atlanta in Chicago, Ill., are the Recepients of Many Social Functions, Both in Chicago and Evanston, Ill. The cordial reception given Mr and Mrs. Belecher and Miss Brinson of Atlanta, Ga. while in Chicago by their many friends will be long remembered. They are the recipient of theater and dinner parties and their new acquaintances are proud of such congenial host. Before returning to Ga. the party will visit Ft Des Moines, Iowa, Louisville, Ky. Cincinnati, Ohio. They are making warm and lasting friends. Mrs. ALBERT KIMMER 501 Gelena St. Milwaukee at Mt Sinia Hospital The many friends of Mrs. Alberta Kinner will be surprised to learn that she is now at Mt. Sinia Hospital having undergone an operation of apendicitis. The Blade and its readers wish for her a safe and early return home. ATTY. J. D. ALLEN Sparta, Ill. Convincing in Argument, polished, pointed and logical. Prof. J. D. Allen who has been principal of Vernon school, is now prepared to enter into the practice of his chosen profession, law. He attended school of law and made a record that is a credit to himself as well as the race. He enjoys the confidence of the citizens of Sparta irrespective of color and is doing much to help bring about a better condition among our people. He is a member of Sparta Lodge 5211 and was chairman of Banquet Committee. He received congratulations from many for his splendid effort. OSHKOSH WIS. NEWS Mr. Wm. Johnson, met with a serious accident Aug. 8th, when a large window at the Athern Hotel fell on his shoulder breaking the window and cut a long gash in his right shoulder and arm, making it necessary for the Dr. to take 6 stitches in the wound. Mrs. Norman Person has gone to Chicago to spend a few days with his wife. Mrs. Marie Wyart of Appleton passed through this city Wednesday, enroute to her mothers home in Alabama. Master Sylvester Rice has returned to the city, after a 10 days visit with Geo. and William Montgomery of 348 Tremont St., Chicago. Mr. Louie Chase of Fond du Lac. was an Oshkosh visitor last Sunday. Mr. C. A. Scott, has returned to his dining car work, after spending a week in Chicago with his family. Mr. Eli Rice, entertained with his beautiful Tenor voice to a large crowd Sunday last. BELOIT, WIS. Many of the boys, who for some time have been working at the F. and M. Plant, left for the South last week. Mr. Wm. Harris, 619 St. Paul Ave., returned to Beloit after spending several weeks in Mississippi. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Horn of 10th St., are visiting in Stillwater, Mich. Mr. Horn will attend to important business while away. Mrs. James Wagner of 745 Johnson St., returned from a pleasant visit to Janesville, Wis., Saturday. Dr. Allen of Milwaukee addressed a large gathering of the race on the night of Aug. 11th, at the Ball Park of F. & M. on the subject of consumption. His address was well received by those present. Dr. Allens visit was made upon request of Dr. Schram (white) with whom he attended school at Oberlin, Ohio. The social given at the home of Mrs. Stephens, 221 E. Water St., on behalf of the 2nd Baptist church was a grand success. The Pastor and committee thank the public for its generous patronage. We regret to record the death of Mr. and Mrs. Hillzard's infant child on the 11th. Mr. Vernon, the popular barber of St. Paul Ave., made a flying trip to Chicago last week. Mrs. Sidney Brown of St. Paul Ave., and Chas. Barr of Park St., are back in the city upon the request of The U. S. Government. Mr. Leon Peterson, upon examination last week, was found acceptable to the U. S. G. Services at the Baptist church Sunday were well attended at each hour of worship. The pulpit was occupied by the pastor, Rev. G. J. Fox. Appropriate music by the choir, Mrs. M. Timms of Ponitoc, Miss., united at the morning service. Beloit need a colored Dr. a good Lawyer and one first class news stand and grocery store. How long shall we wait for these things? You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REV. A. W. NIX B. D. Popular Pastor First Baptist Church, C A young man who is doing Yeoman service for preacher and polished speak Popular Pastor First Baptist Church, Georgetown, Ky. A young man who is doing Yeoman service for humanity. Gospel preacher and polished speaker. THE IDLEWILD HOTEL A partial list of its guests. Ideal Accomodation. Polite and courteous treatment The management. The Idlewild Hotel, the largest hotel in the Unitted States operated by colored people, will be featured in the movies. This hotel has 100 rooms. 20 with private baths and furnished throughout with modern equipment. Facing 33rd St. between Wabash and Michigan Avenues, this hotel is one of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago. A partial list of arrivals for this week are as follows: Mr. Willard Kinner, Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. H. Geo, Davenport, N. Ohio, C. C. Neal, Pine Bluff, Ark., D. T. Karns, Portland, Ore., Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer, Norwton, Okla., Dr. A. Baker, Pittsburg, Pa., Rev. Geo, L. White, Elizabeth City, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Geo, W. Johnson, N. Y. City, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clayton, Omaha, Neb., Rev. J. H. Ellison, Elmira N. Y., R. L. Cunningham, Austin, Texas. The hotel is in charge of a board of directors, in active charge, are Beauregard F. Moseley, Pres and Mgr.; H. Geo. Davenport, Asst. Mgr.; W. A. Lawrence, night clerk. MRS. LYONS. Evanston. Ill. A Dinner Party Bechier, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. and Miss Minnie Brinson, Atlanta Ga., Guest of Honor The grand dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyons 1916 Jackson St. Evanston on last Sunday was an occasion long to be remembered by those in attendance, the seven courses served were palatable and such that would please the most fastidious epeurian. The host and hostess vived each with the other to make the occasion an enjoyable one. MRS. P. J. BRYANT Atlanta. Ga. Chicago is being honored with the presence of a distinguished visitor, Mrs. P. J. Bryant who is Vice-President at Large of Womens' Department of National Baptist Convention, and an educator. She is the founder and president of the Bryant Institution, an Institution that is doing much to prepare our boys and girls higher education. She was joined by her husband Dr. P. J. who is the guest of Rev. L. K. Williams and his good people of Olivet Baptist church. He will deliver the address at the unveiling of the monument erected to the memory of the late Dr. Fischer' Mrs. Bryant is the guest of Mrs. English 551 E. 34th Pl. A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR IN CHICAGO W. A. Kersey, Indianapolis Star Hon. W. A. Kersey of Circulation Department of Indianapolis Star spent a few days in the windy city as a guest of his cousin, Hon. and Mrs. Geo. T. Kersy. He is well versed along the line of calling. He left Sunday much elated over his visit. KID LAFAYETTE, NEW YORK The Man with a Record He arrived in Chicago Friday to spend a few days visiting his brother Hon. B. F. Mosley. He is a prizefighter and will accept challenges from all comers. He just defeated Jack Young in Philadelphia and is now resting on his laurels. He has traveled extensively and is in good condition. HOME COOKED MEALS SERVED DAILY At 703 Regent St. your patronage solicited. Mrs. Moses Jefferson. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Co., Madison, Wis. NO.10 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. Kinner. Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT, L. J. OUSLEY, I. T. BURRELL D. F. WHITAKER, Traveling Representative. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 RACE PREJUDICE Perhaps few, if any persons are absolutely free from personal likes and dislikes. Involuntarily we like some persons and dislike others on first acquaintance. Very frequently we are forced to change our views and finally like those we first disliked and dislike the ones we formerly liked. This is a form of prejudice—judgment before trial, and without reason. Race Prejudice, however is a different thing. It is the entertaining of a fixed opinion and policy concerning persons for no other reason than their race connection. Whatever may be their lovable qualities or other qualifications, the fact of their race identity completely obscures them as soon as it is discovered. It is the same person with the same winning personality, and maybe no racial characteristics, yet the bare suggestion of race is enough to destroy the pleasant associations of years. Mr. Nathan Straus of New York himself a Jew who has felt the sting of race prejudice, has very fittingly characterized this curse to American civilization which has done so much to belittle the nation in the eyes of the world! We give it verbatim in the hope that the publicity will have a beneficial effect: Easy to create, it is hard to destroy. Sinister of wit, it is weak of wisdom. Its perceptions are faise, it sees in darkness; it is blind in the light. It nurtures lies and rejects truth. Breeding hatred, it blasts sympathy. It rules those who give it life. It is a conjured Frankenstein, dominating millions of men. It sits beside the gates of life and takes the toll of all that pass. "It is the conservator of all that reason would destroy, the destroyer of the works of justice. It is the hand-maiden of error, the nemesis of knowledge. It feeds fear and poisons hope. It lives by the law of the dead. It thrives upon the meat of yesterday. It sickens on the sustenance of today. "It is the anarchist of the heart. It smothers faith. It gives love to the torch. It bemoans benevolence and shuns communion. It stills the sound of music and palsies the hand of art. It betrays belief and sets suspicion of a throne. It rejoices in tears. Its mirth is in misery. "It is the monster of the mind. It pollutes thought, serves despair, and ravishes right. It offends against fact and is a stranger to logic. Its soothing is in sophistry. It divines the unreal and walks in the way of phantoms. It drains the potions brewed by witches of the brain. It is a thing of charms and amulets. "It is prejudice!" MISS PHYLLIS WATERS. West Virginia Girl Wins Laurels In Schoolroom and on Athletic Field-Leader at Ann Arbor High School Graduates With Honors From the University of Michigan. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S Basketball Team Ann Arbor, Mich.-Again a daughter of the race, in competition with the best stock in the land, proves that "blood will tell." Miss Phyllis Wheatley Waters, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Phil Waters of Charleston, W. Va., graduated with high honors at the recent commencement of the University of Michigan. In the school-room she mastered the arts and sciences as outlined in books, and in the "gym" and on the field she gave a no less satisfactory account of herself, testifying in a most positive fashion to the efficacy of the old adage about a "sound mind in a sound body." Miss Waters made an exceptionally fine record in athletics, being the first colored girl in the history of the university to win a "letter" in athletics. She was for four years a star on the basketball team and an expert gymnast and won many notable contests from "foemen worthy of her steel." She also played for four years on the Ann Arbor high school basketball team prior to entering the University of Michigan and was elected captain in her senior year, an unprecedented distinction for a member of the race. Miss Waters inherits much of her physical and athletic prowess from her father, Colonel Phil Waters, who is known throughout West Virginia as one of the best all round baseball players, wrestlers, swimmers and boxers in his section of the country. He is a recognized authority on all varieties of sports, being a regular staff contributor to the Sporting Life, published at St. Louis. Colonel Waters is also a prominent figure in the world of politics and is invariably in evidence at the state and national conventions of his party. Miss Waters will pursue advanced studies at Wellesley college, the noted Massachusetts school for girls, second to none in America. She possesses a charming personality and readily makes friends among all classes of people wherever her lot is cast. VETERAN EDITOR HONORED. William H. Steward Given LL. D. Degree by an Alabama College. Normal, Ala.—A newspaper man is sometimes treated to a taste of the good things he hands out so prodigiously to others. It is especially fitting to hand out nosegays to journalists when they belong to the revered class of race builders of which William H. Steward is a conspicuous example. Mr. Steward is the editor of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., where it has enjoyed a continuous existence since 1879. This makes Mr. Steward practically the dean of journalism among us. The late Booker T. Washington once styled Mr. Steward as the "race's greatest leman," a pensmith always with preachers. At the A. and M. college here Mr. Steward recently delivered the Founders' day address, and, although the speaker modestly disclaimed all pretensions to be an orator, the speech was pronounced by faculty, trustees and student body to have been one of the most practical, helpful and inspiring deliverances heard in the southland in many a day. The authorities of the school united in a request to have Mr. Steward return for the recent commencement exercises, but business engagements made this impossible. Nevertheless in his absence the board of trustees and faculty conferred upon him the honorary degree of doctor of laws, an unusual compliment. The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Mr. Steward some years ago. Prosperous Year For Georgia Masons. At the forty-seventh annual communication of the Masonic grand lodge of Georgia, held the latter part of June at Augusta, Dr. H. R. Butler, grand master, was re-elected for another year. The reports showed an increase in membership, finance and new local lodges set up during the year. RURAL SCHOOLS AND THEIR NEEDS Preparation For Country Life Presents Big Problem. DIVISION OF SCHOOL FUNDS Failure of the States to Make Adequate Provision For Agricultural Education Emphasized In Federal Bureau Report—Attitude of Educated Group of Colored People In Rural Subjects. In his report dealing with the facilities for education in the south among colored people Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of the federal bureau of education at Washington emphasizes the needs of the rural schools. He says: "According to the report of the state superintendent, the expenditures for white schools in Alabama increased tenfold between 1880 and 1910, while those for the Negro schools doubled. Similar expenditures in North Carolina increased eightfold for the white schools and threefold for the Negro schools. It is noteworthy that practically all these increases have taken place since 1900. In most of these improvements the city schools have been favored to the neglect of the rural schools both for white and colored pupils. "The following quotation from the report of the North Carolina state superintendent of public instruction is significant: 'It will be observed that considerably more was spent on rural Negro schools in 1895 than in 1905. Suppose our white schools showed the same results for the past twenty years. Would we not be necessarily alarmed at that evidence of lack of progress?' Dr. Jones says great stress on the remarkable progress in agriculture made by the colored people of the south, where nearly 80 per cent of the Negroes live in rural communities. By 1910, the last available census, 893,370 Negroes owned their farms or cultivated land as tenants. This is an increase of 16.4 per cent over the figure for 1900. Of the total 218,972 were proprietors and 672,964 were tenants. "Preparation for rural life is the greatest educational problem of the white and colored people of the south. The rural education of the Negro is absolutely essential, not only to the welfare of the race, but also to the successful development of the southern states. Though rural opportunities are perhaps least appreciated by the educated group of colored people, they are those in which the Negroes are making their most remarkable gains. Rural life represents both the best progress and the greatest needs of the colored people. All plans for their improvement must give large consideration to the problems of rural life. Important as this phase of education is both to the south and to the colored people, the public and private facilities provided are very inadequate. Other than the agricultural and mechanical schools, largely maintained by federal funds, the states make practically no provision for the agricultural education of Negroes. Of the private schools, Hampton institute, Tuskegee institute and a few smaller institutions, are making a genuine effort to prepare pupils for rural life. With very few exceptions, however, the colored schools have failed to develop an interest in rural problems. The large majority have not even tried. "The explanation of the indifference is in the conviction of the colored people that the way to prosperity and happiness is the study of literary subjects and especially the classical languages. In this they are following the example of the white people, who are only now beginning to see the error of their better. This conviction is emphasized by the life of drudgery which the pupils in colored schools have always seen to be the lot of colored farmers. "A partial explanation for the failure of the schools lies in poorly prepared agricultural teachers who have themselves only a weak hearted belief in rural life. With inadequate training and a inkewarm interest in their subject these teachers have endowed to make use of large farms in their educational efforts. Failure was inevitable. The emphatic conclusion of this study is, therefore, that the first step in rural education should be the enthusiastic advocacy of the theory and practice of gardening for every colored pupil. "Along with this instruction in gardening for the elementary pupil manual training should be taught. In the teaching of both agriculture and trade to the beginners there is no need for an extensive farm and expensive shop equipment. What should be done is to teach the children how to do those simple things about their farms and houses which, if well done, will make their homes better and healthier in which to live. "If too big a school plant is attempted the cost of upkeep will use up money needed to get good teachers, and training on the farm or in the shops will lose its educational inspiration and become more drudgery for both pupil and teacher. For the other children who decide to make farming their life work a two year course would be sufficient, and for those who would become managers of large farms or teachers of agriculture a four year course will cover all phases of the subject." 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Josey will leave tomorrow for Milwaukee, Glenco, Evanston and Chicago. Mrs. Effie who has been spending the summer with Editor and Mrs. Josey is on her return to Augusta, Ga. They will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smith. 6414 Eberheath Ave., Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kinner, Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright, 365 Adams St., Glenco. Mrs. Dr. Josey will also visit in Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville, Ky. GRAND LODGE PENCIL PICKINS Noble Governor, Bertha Beauford, Queen of Hope, 2552 Sparta, Ill. Those in attendance of the Grand Lodge will remember for her kind and loving disposition. Mrs. Bertha Beauford, Noble Governor of Esther Household 2552 Sparta, Ill., as a committeeman on registration and lodges she did much to see that the delegates were well cared for. She is a member of the A. M. E. church and choir. P. G. M. A. D. Woods. Ill Star. 1808. Council No. 150. Charter member of his Lodge he served acceptabe on the committee of appeals and Grievances. NOBLE GRAND WESLEY TURNER 1945 Du Quoin, Ill. and P. N. F. Effie Barner were much in evidence at the session last.' The bretheren from over the jurisdiction were glad to greet these hearty Odd Fellows. Indeed the many delegates to the Grand Lodge was proud to know that 5211 had such a brother as P. N. F. Jas Williams. He left no stone unturned that would tend to add to the comfort of the visitor. He made many warm and lasting friends. MRS. ELLA YOUNG, W. R. Friendship Household 4581. The honor given this worthy inmate to represent her House- hold at the last grand session was justly bestowed. As a chartered member she has done much for the order. She was faithful in the discharge of her duty in the last grand session. N. B. HALE Cairo, Ill. It was an inspiration to many who attended the late grand Lodge to meet such a personage as F. N. F. Hale for 33 years an Odd Fellow and member Egypt Lodge 1667. He is a consistent member and local deacon of A. M. E. church. One progressive young man of Randolph Co. Ill is Theodore Anderson P. N. F. of 5211 Sparta Ill. He is indeed a young, still qualities business taet and forethought. He is conducting an up-to-date restaurant, ice cream and soda fountain. Full line of courteous treatment is his motto. WARDEN DANIEL ROBINSON SPARTA, ILL., New Hope 5211 He is a member of the A. M. E. church and his word is his bond. His wife is P. M. N. G. 2552 and is and ardent worker. Their daughter, Miss Gladys, is making quite a recorder in presuring her studies in Township High School INDIA HARRIS W. R. Household 190 Springfield, Ill. The valuable service rendered on the committee to which Inmate sister Harris was appointed deserved special mention. She proved to be well versed in the duties of her assignment and made good for herself and Household. Rev. Wm. Price Decatur. Ill. The District Grand Lodge has never had a more ardent support then Wm. Price. He is a member of Golden Belle 6880. He was in the making of the Grand Lodge, and is indeed a hearty Odd Fellow hail well meet. For 36 years he has been a resident of Decatur, Ill. A business man whose word is his bond and his rating is A No. 1. He possesses much of the world goods all clear of incubances. He employs several men and they are given the best of treatment. He has given to the pending war two sons, such men as he, should be given recognition at the hands of the Grand Lodge. MRS. ANNA OWENS P. M. N. G. Queen of Hope 2552 Sparta, Ill. who captivated the delegates in extending them a most cordial welcome. She is a charter member of her Household and for 10 years has worked for the principles of P. H. and P. She was See'y of the Committee of arrangement and had things well in hand. N P. M. N. G. MRS. THEO. DE COURLANDER City Organizer. Womens Federation was one of the leading spirits of the Grand Household, serving on credential and report of Household Committee. Mrs. Nellie Pipper of Chicago, P. M. N. G. of Trinity Household 4920. Pasf Princess and P. G. pilot S. M. T. as a delegate to the late district Lodge served well on important Committee, a member of St. Mary's church choir sweet singer. Mrs. Mary Smith of Evanston, Ill., is to be classed among some of the hardest workers for the good of the order. For eight years she has been W. R. of North West Household 365 Having served on a board of control and joint finance committee of Jacksonville Home. A Preparation for for and B DR. M. PR Rheumatic and Veneral Spec Treatment Office: 316 33rd St. and Phone: Douglas 4676 and 4 MRS. CALVIN THOMPSON P. M. N. G. Nomia 1073 She is chairman of the Trustee board. For seven years she has been a faithful member of the order. The report rendered her Household last Friday night was one of the best that has ever been made showing that she was present at each session and alert interest of the order. We venture to say that she was first of the many delegates to make report. P. N. F. W. C. WILSON Englewood Lodge No. 4230 M. N. G. Strangers rest 5145 H. of R. This young man has done and is doing much good for the order. He is a Charter member of his Lodge and an untiring worker. He enjoys the distinction of being M. N. G. of his Household. He is recording Sec'y of A. of F. A. consistant member of St. Thomas Episcopal church. He has charge of receiving and delivering of new cars for the Mitchell Auto Co. P. N. F. MARSHALL WILLIAMS Fame Lodge No. 2206 Jacksonville, Ill. For 28 years he has striven to defend the principals of the order. As P. S. of his Lodge he is accurate, exact and prompt, and a member of the Baptist persuasion. P. N. F. FRANK E. BOYLAN Garden City 4557 Joliet, Ill. Merit counts, faithful service, fair and impartial dealings are always appreciated. These qualities are to be found in Frank E. Boylan. For four years as P. S. of his Lodge he has rendered valuable service. He is a consistant member of of the Mt. Oliver Baptist church, at the District Grand Lodge and served on the Memorial Appeals and Grievances Committee. Edwardsville, Ill., Lilly of the Valley Household 3668, should feel proud of such a worthy inmate as P. M. N. G., Mrs. Harriett Robinson who served the district on committee of location and resolution. The keys of the city in which the D. G. L. just closed its session was delivered to the Grand Master by the worthy recorder, Ersa La Faleur of 2525 Sparta. For 12 years she has been trying to teach and instruct in the principles of the Household. Notice. For Sale For Sale a cleaning and pressing plant, doing a business of $80.00 per week in a coal mining district. Hoffman press, dry and wet cleaning machinery. $200.00 worth of hat block and machinery. Reason for selling going in the Government service. Address all mail to Bert V. Messer, 105 E. Popular St.. Harrisburg, Illinois. Trade with the Merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. IVELY EASE AGENTS WANTED Write for terms Removing Callous, Corns unions YOR, M. T. Specialist. — Hot Springs Mercury and Vapors. Idlewild Hotel Wabash Ave. 677 CHICAGO, ILL. 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 M. Boyd, T. C. McCarthy, E. Ray Stevens, H. S. Johnson, W. F. Pierstoff, A. E. Proudfit. PELLAGRA GS is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any case of Pellagra, Rheumatism, Syphilis, Scrofula, Eczema, Constipation or any blood, liver or kidney or your dollar returned then. Why suffer or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assurance, if not benefited, of getting your medicine. Have built my rade with a meritorious gift, and dealing a trial is all I ask you to give G. S. Sold by drugglers or I will send it prepaid, price $1.00 per bottle, or 6 for $0.00. Always call on your druggist for G. S. before you order from me. Write to me for testimonials and mention this paper. L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. MACKBROWN,Undertaker Versailles. Ky. Undertaking and Embalming. Swell line of rolling stock. Polite service. We strive to please. Near the interurban station. Kinky HAIR which is a Hair Grower and stops falling hair, removes dandruff, cleans and feeds the scalp and makes the hair grow very fast. This is necessary before short nappy, kinky hair can be made straight and long. Try a box, Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE COMPANY Atlanta, Ga. Williams' RESTAURANT Cold Drinks When in Flemingburgh, call on me! ! ! ! ! Mrs. Mary C. Williams Proprietress FLEMINGBURGH, KY. 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ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE RATES PER DAY - $1.00 to $3.00 RATES PER WEEK - $3.50 to $12.00 20 Rooms with Private Bath Phones: Douglas 4676 and 4677; Automatic 47-302 No. 144 States Depository Undivided Profits $440,000.00 AND DIRECTORR No.144 F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier of Wisconsin 10 Team Dye Works Available." Established 1884. STRELOW, Prop. Phone 2485 THE STAR HAIR GROW A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower me thousand agents wanted. Good mo- me. We want agents in every city and will THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with out straightening irons. Is for 25c a box—one 25c box proves. Any person that will use a 25c box provided. No matter what has failed to go hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROW al and be convinced. Send 25c for you. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00. will send you a full supply that you can be with at once; also agents' terms. Send by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. LA, MILWAUKEE, WIS. For the Traveling Public Up-To-Date Accomodations Indential Section of Milwaukee servations in Advance KINNER, Prop. Milwaukee, Wis. ENTERPRISE eet and Wabash Ave. MAGO, ILL. Diana Avenue or State St. Cars take a block of the hotel. is to Principal Theatres running water, Telephone, Electric Lights, Elevator Service day and night. WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE - - $1.00 to $3.00 - - $3.50 to $12.00 is with Private Bath and 4677; Automatic 47-302 Phone 2485 The Richmond company F. U. R. K. of P. cadets gave an exhibition drill at the Chataqua Sunday, Aug. 12. Miss Nellie Rice of Berca, Ky., and Miss Margaret Moore of Cythiana, Ky., is the guest of Miss Lena Miller. Miss Jennett Benton who has been in Chicago, Ill. for some time, has returned home. The church aid society met with Mrs. John Benton last week. Mr. Roselle Brown has returned to his home in Detroit, Mich., after visiting relatives here. Mrs. Lula Turner is on the sick list this week. Mr. Mitehell Fish has returned home from Detroit, Mich., where he has been for some time. Mr. Frank Turner of New York City is here visiting his parents. Miss Mary Chenault White left yesterday for Cincinnati, Ohio, where she will spend two weeks. Mrs. Rebecca Collins and son are here from Lockland, Ohio, here visiting during the Chau Williams of London, Ky., were here visiting during the chautauqua. The colored people of Madison County held their Annual Chautauqua at the Pioneer Park continuing from the 8th to the 12th of August, which was largely attended. Mrs. L. B. Sneed of Louisville gave a splendid talk to the women Thursday, Aug. 9th at the chautauqua. Miss Bell Bennett gave an address on her trip to China Thursday night. Miss Joe Brona Chenault of Winchester, Ky., was the guest of Miss Nannie Harris last week. Mr. Julius Caldwell spent a few days here last week. Mrs. Ella Stone who was recently married to Mr. Cecil Stone has returned to Cincinnati, Ohio, where they will make their future home. She has been here on a two weeks visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller of East Main St. Among the speakers during the chautaqua were Prof. Carver of Tuskegee, Alabama. Prof Wil- PEYTONTOWN. KY. (Special to The Blade) There was an Ice Cream selling at Deacon Ed. Mason, Sunday afternoon, for the benefit of the Richmond Church. Mrs. Elizabeth White and brother Mr. Levis Martin were called to attend the funeral (Monday) of their brother Mr. Irvin Martin of Richmond, Ky. Mrs. Louisa Frinnell being an aunt of Martins and Mrs. Lucy Campbell, niece of Mr. Martins, also attended the funeral services. Miss Orressa Leavell and Miss Allie Miller report a nice to during the Sunday School Convention. There was an Ice Cream selling at the home of Mrs. Mary Shearers Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the church. There will be a supper at Sister Jennie Blythe for the benefit of the Church. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Terris of Berea, Ky were down Sunday to see Mrs. Tevis Nieces and Mr. Tevis Sister Mrs. Lucy White. Several people from here attended the Rally at Bob Town Sunday. Maysville, Ky. Mrs. Samuel Robinson attended the Grand Lodge which was held in Louisville, Ky. last week. Mr. Wm. Perkins and wife spent the week in Summeret visiting his mother Mrs. Margaret West. Mr. James A. Davis of Holden, W. Va. is the pleasant guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perkins. The Cradle Roll Rally at the M E. Church was quite a success. Mrs. M. J. Taylor is very proud of the little folks who have raised nearly $75.00. Dr. W. C. Patton, wife, Mrs. Sadie Morton and Mrs. H. L. Anderson motored to the Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. at Louisville, Ky. They report a very pleasant trip having spent a night with Mrs. Edna Williams in Midway also stopped in Frankfort with Mrs. Emma Goodwin. Mrs. Irene Giles left for Chicago after having visited her mother and family for several months. MILWAUKEE, WIS Rev. Saml. Russell!, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will fill the pulpit at Tabernacle Baptist church, Sunday the 19 inst. at 11 A. M. The pastor, Rev. Dowan is on his vacation. Miss L. B. Davis, popular teacher in public school system of Paducah, Ky., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Brantford of 709 Cherry St. Mr. Amos Moss, formerly of Clifton, Ariz., is now in charge of Kinner Cafe, 464 6th St., Milwaukee. He is a man of extensive. For more than 15 years he was in the dining car service as chief cook. He is a F. & A. M. Pride of the West. 53 El Paso, Tex. After a delightful visit with friends in Blue Island, Ill., Mrs.Dora Thornton, popular president of Silver Leaf Charity Club, has returned home much elated. Mrs. K. H. George, 4543 St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, is in Milwaukee to be near her brother Lester G. Thomas who is at Mt. Sinia Hospital. She is at her brothers home, Rev. E. W. Thomas, 6th and Ceadar streets. On account of the hot weather the Silver Leaf Charity club has adjourned their meeting until September 4th. as most of its members are on a vacation. The many friends of Mr. Lester G. Thomas, the popular Tonsorial Artist, was rushed to the Emergency Hospital last week for an operation for appendicitis. He is now at Mt. Sinia Hospital and is rapidly improving. His brother, Rev. E. W. Thomas, and sister, Mrs. H. H. George of Chicago are seeing that he is given the best medical attention. The lawn social at the home of Mrs. Miller, 708 Cherry St., in honor of the president, Mrs. Dora Thornton of Silver Leaf Charity Club, was indeed an enjoyable affair. A reception was tendered Mr. M. D. Shepperd on last Saturday, his 38th birthday at the home of Mr. Norma Person 3805 Rhodes Ave., Covers were laid for several. Mr. James Adams presided at the piano, while Lulla Young of Good Land, Ind., charmed the guests with her sweet singing. BROOKPORT. ILLINOIS Mrs. Mattie Rodgers and Miranda Wiley have returned home after a two weeks' visit at Evansville, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Martin went on a business trip to Salem, Ky., returning home on the 4th inst. Rev. Daniel Rogers and Mrs. Ida Martin, attended the Dist. G. Lodge 5022 the latter H. H. of ills. and Wis. which convened at Sparta last week. The former represented Brooklyn Banner Lodge 5022 the latter H. H. of Ruth No. 1648 of this place. Miss Opal Kandall formally of this place, but now of Harrisburg, Ill., is visiting relatives here. Mr. Isaac Moore has returned home, on account of illness. He has been working at Madison, Ill. He is improving slowly. Miss Pearl Smith and Mrs. Mary Allen are very sick. Rev. Jas. Green is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flowers of Chicago, Ills. and Mrs. Laura Pullen of Lovejoy, Ill. came here on the 11th to attend the funeral of their niece and sister Miss Martha Hodge who died on the 9th. Mr. W. B. Baker and Miss Claude Daugherty quietly mar- ried last week, both are industrious and we wish them success. Mr. Wm. Ford of Joppa, Ill. and Miss Martha Stone of this city married in Paducah, Ky., on the 8th. CBITUARY Miss Mary Hodge was born at Shady Grove, Massac Co., Ill. July 16, 1895. Departed this life Aug. 9th, 1917. Age 22 years, 23 days. She was the daughter of James Hodge and Malissa Hodge Kendall. She came here with her grandparents from the above place in 1902 and resided here until death. She professed a hope in Christ and joined St. Paul Baptist church in 1908. She leaves a mother, father, two sisters, and a number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at Unity Baptist church. Rev. J. B. McCrary, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Daniel Rodgers. Interment at Smotherman Cemetery. We extend to the family our deepest sympathies. Financial Sec'y U. M. O. Local Sec'y of A. N. A. C. P. A prominent member of Baptist church and choir. To much praise can not be given Ben F. Line for his ability in organizing the forces that made the late District Grand Lodge a success. He is a hearty Odd Fellow, well met. QUEEN ESTHER HOUSE HOLD NO. 602. was well represented by Inmate Esther B. Messer, who was grand messenger of the session. She is a worthy exponent of the princi- ples of P. H. & P. HOME COOKED MEALS SERVED DAILY At 703 Regent St. your patronage solicited. Mrs. Moses Jefferson. WANTED To find the whereabouts of my brother, Ben. Moss. When last heard of he was in Birmingham, Ala., 1906. He is a chauffer. His sister's name is Susie Moss. Any information given will be highly appreciated. Notify Amos Moss, 464 6th St. Milwaukee, Wis., or The Blade, Madison, Wis. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY G. U. O. OF O. F. District Grand Lodge Officers, Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. District Grand Master—George T. Kersey, 2961 South State St., Chicago, Ill. Deputy District Grand Master—W. W. Buchanan, 1712 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, Ill. District Grand Secretary—Chasa S. Smith, 256 W. Court St., Paris, Ill. District Grand Treasurer—William Miller, 417 17th St., Cairo, Ill. District Grand Director—L. J. Ousey, 731 Church St., Beloit, Wis. DISTRICT GRAND HOUSEHOLD. District Most Noble Governor—Arretta Miller, 417 17th St., Cairo, Ill. District Right Noble Governor—Lou Ella Young, 3556 Forrest Ave., Chicago, Ill. District Worthy Recorder—Eva T. Dean, 708 N. Popular St., Champaign, Ill. District Grand Worthy Treasurer—Anna Vanderburg, 1188 W. Green St., Decatur, Ill. District Grand Directorees—Ella Harris, 518 Knowlton St., Rockford, Ill. District Grand Chaplain—Arlie Towels, Harrisburg, Ill. Secretary on Fraternal Greeting—Mamie J. Blue, Jacksonville, Ill. Our columns are for the Ruths as well as for the Odd Fellows and it is our aim and object to serve the Sisters as well as the Brothers. Advertise your Rooms, Restaurants, Wants, etc., in the Wisconsin Blade SMOKE ONE OF THE FOLLOW- ING BRANDS MADISON CIGARS. JULIUS CAESAR, EL CRISPO, LA. FLOR, DE CUBA, SIGNO, ART, GINGER, ROYAL HONOR. 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. Hitch and feed with us. Rates reasonable. 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. 754-6 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE MADISON WISCONSIN PHONE 3006 MEN'S FURNISHINGS, SHOES, ENAMELWARE, GLASSWARE HARDWARE, SUNDRIES, BEDS, SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES NEW RESTAURANT 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 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. i imestone St., Lexington, Ky. 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 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. M. R. MATTHEWS Ice Cream Parlor and Cold Drink Stand Courteous Treatment to All MISS AURELIA GWYNN , Manager ROCKFORD, ILL. 221 So. Wyman St., South of Interurban R.R.Sta. Prices 10-15-20 and up F. N. PAYNE, Prop. S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee PHONE GRAND 4494 X Furnished Rooms By Day or Week with Bath Rev. E. W. Thomas. 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