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The Wisconsin Weekly Blade VOL. II CHICAGO, ILL. Blade News Service. Don't fail to attend the drama, St. Stephen church Sept. 11th Noami Circle. Arnett Lodge 7455, enjoyed an evening of harmony and good will at their last session August 25th. Short remarks were made by Bros. J. T. Burrell, R. W. Wells, A. F. Hunt and others pertaining to the future work and growth of this lodge and the order in general. The banquet committee was instructed by the Noble Grand to begin their big drive for the success of their undertaking. Each member was urged to assist the committee all they could. Four new members were admitted into the bonds of Friendship, Love and Truth. Their names were as follows: Isaac Mc Coo, Felix Bolton, Mansel Jackson and Hite Kennedy, all expressed their delight, and seemed favorably impressed concerning their duty. Dr. F. W. Willis, our lodge physicien has left the city for a few days. Bro. Geo. Williams, 2625 Dearborn St., is on the sick list. Mrs. Fannie Vaughn 3155 Ellis Ave., is on the sick list. We were pleased to have with us one of our Charter members in the person of Bro. A. F. Hunt, whose line of duty prevents him from attending his lodge regular. Several members of Arnett Lodge paid their respect to Hutchison Lodge and their deceased Bro. John Lee by attending the funeral of said brother, Sunday, August 26th 1917. Every member of Arnett Lodge and other lodges are urged to subscribe for the Wisconsin Blade. Every Fraternal and other business men are requested to advertise in this paper—as it is a paper that will give every one a square deal. Let us help build it, so that from the little acorn, a huge oak will grow. Over the doors of Arnett Lodge is written the word "welcome" to those who are worthy to enter. We invite your inspection. Do not forget the big banquet. Last but not least, send in your subscription to The Blade to L. T. Burcell, Agent and General Correspondent for Chicago, Ill. The first report of the District Grand Lodge was from Mrs. Calvin Thomas, of Naomi Household No. 1073; she arrived in the city about 7:40 and was reading her report at 8:45. It was so clear and convincing, that had it been lawful, her members would have readily elected her a live time delegate, that was indeed speedy work; long live Sister Thomas, and may her days of usefulness never grow less. Bro. R. W. Wells, the inimitable and congenial delegate from Arnett was next to be heard from; his report was clear and full of spice, showing that the author of the Wells System of Books, was capable of jovial as well as serious thinking. He had as listeners District Grand Director; J. L. Ousley, Bros. Anthony Josey, Editor of The Blade and Len Artis of Wis.; A host of visitors, anxious to hear a good report. While this was Bro. Wells' first term, he served on several committees, prominent of which A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT was the auditing. Bro. Randolph of Lake Michigan Lodge, was also a first termer; he served on several committees, was very active in the meetings and made a good report which was cordially received. Bro. Doria Byrd who has served his lodge, household council and Patriarchic so long and faithful; and been a member of the District Grand Lodge since its organization needs no introduction. The fact that he was to make his report, caused his lodge room to be filled early with interested spectators. Subscribe for the Blade and get all the news. Lake Michigan and Arnett lodges and Household No. 44 initiated candidates this week. May the good work go on. The Patriarchic club, located in the Odd Fellows hall, is a great rendezvous for the boys; Col. B. H. Johnson, the quiet and pleasing pres. with the full board of directors join in making it a welcome place for all. Mrs. Ella Harris visited Miss Pauline Cleman of 6153 Ada St. a few days of last week. Miss Cleman gave a dinner party in honor of Mrs. Harris of Rockford, Ill. Friends from Chicago and Evanston were present. Mrs. Harris and Miss Cleman are both active members of the II. II. of R. Miss Harris returned home delighted over her trip. Naomi Circle of St. Stephen A. M. E. church is planing a drama Sept. 11th. The public is cordially invited. Austin A.e. and Ruby streets. Don't fail to attend. A MAN WITH A VISION EDWARD J SAMP SEC MADISON BOARD OF COMMERCE A young man who is yielding a deal of influence for a better larger and cleaner MADISON. With him MERIT counts. He has done and is doing much to help our people though the agencies of his office. May his tribe increase. OSHKOSH NEWS TO THE BLADE Aug. 27th 1917. About forty men, women and children (colored) are at Electric Park for the purpose of making pictures for the Ebony Motion Picture Co., of Chicago. They will remain here until Oct. Mr. J. H. Smith, senior chef of the C. & N. W. Dining Car Dept. has returned from Chicago, where he has been visiting his family. Mrs. C. A. Scott of Chicago is visiting friends at Fond du Lac this week. Messers A. S. Henderson, Wm. Netter, Herbert Mitchel and J. Ray, were visitors to Electric Park this week. The Film Production is under the exclusive management of Pollard and Lewis, race men of Chicago. The park is filled every afternoon and evening. Mrs. J. W. Smith was a Fond du Lac visitor this yeek. The guest of Mesdames Hill, Mathews and Wright. Mrs. Gertrude Washington is very ill at her home on Division street. It is rumored that she will be taken to St. Mary's Hospital this week. Chester A. Scott was in the city a few hours this week shaking hands with his many friends. We are glad to note that Mr. Wm. Johnson had the stitches removed from his arm and will soon be able to resume his full duties as head porter at the Hotel Athern. Miss Myrtle Mullen of Monotowoe, came to Oshkosh Friday to be at the bedside of her aunt Mrs. Washington. Miss Josaphine Smith of Fond du Lac, was a guset to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Clendenon at 394 Broad St. Sunday. BELOIT, WIS. Blade News Service A most enjoyable trip spent in Janesville at the Mr. and Mrs. H. White A by Messers J. Wagner cham. J. T. Peterson Wells. Mr. and Mrs. A. Horn visiting Pentwater, M. Chicago and Milwaukee again at home to the deter their many friends. W. Chicago, Mr. Horn was fully relieved of a neat little coin by parties unknown trip otherwise was much Mrs. E. K. Williamson half of the Stewardess I A. H. HON. HARRY SAUTHOFF Fair, Impartial and Positive. Dane County Destrict Atty. who is showing no favors in enforcing the law. His record is of such that he is said to be the best District Atty. Dane County has ever had. MR. WALTER SMITH Chicago, Ill. The citizens in general were indeed glad to have in their midst last week, that prince of good fellows, Walter Smith. He came over to attend the annual outing and dance of his Masonic Lodge Capitol City F. & A. M. No. 72. He wsa the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hines. Before leaving the city he paid the office of The Biade a visit, leaving a year's subscription for the great weekly. He was one of the successful contestants in the prize races at the outing. MRS. GETRUDE FORD AT BREAKFAST 724 Winnebago St. Milwaukee, Wis. Mesdames Effie Josey, Augusta Ga., C. M. Josey, Madison, Wis., Tessie Smith, Addie Jones and Helen Jarvis, Chicago, Ill., guests of honor. One of the most up to date affairs among the cream city social set was the breakfast in honor of the guests of the host, Mesdames Smith, Jones and Jarvis, Chicago, and Effie Josey, Augusta, Ga., and C. M. Josey, Madison, Wis. The affair was tastefully and artistically arranged. Mrs. Ford was never known to do things by halfs and well sustained her reputation as a first class host. Many were the compliments she received and her effort will long be remembered by her guests. Blade News Service. A most enjoyable time was spent in Janesville at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. White Aug. 23, by Messers J. Wagner Mitcham, J. T. Peterson and A. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. A. Horn, after visiting Pentwater, Michigan, Chicago and Milwaukee, are again at home to the delight of their many friends. While in Chicago, Mr. Horn was feloniously relieved of a neat little sum of coin by parties unknown. The trip otherwise was much enjoyed. Mrs. E. K. Williamson on behalf of the Stewardess Board of the A. M. E. church assisted by local talent rendered a successful and profitable program on the night of the 28th. The fish fry and lawn social given by Mrs. M. Hobson and G. Walker at the home, 611 Ingersoll street was a great success both as to numbers and finance. Mr. Smith, son of Rev. Z. P. Smith of Madison, came to town Monday of last week. With open arms we welcome this young man in our midst. Mr. R. Gordon, trustee and prominent member and church worker of 2nd Baptist church has gone South to visit his family. We trust his stay will be short. Mr. Geo. Barr, the veteran S. S. Supt, and deacon of many summers, is now employed by the W. S. G. at Rockford, but each subbath finds him at his post of duty in Booths' Hall. The cause needs others of his clan. We regret to chronicle the illness of Mrs. Maria McFord, who was seriously injured on the 26th by a fall down the stairs at her home. Mrs. McFord has the sympathy of her many friends. Mr. S. A. Hook made a flying trip to Rockford Sunday. Mr. Hook is an expert concrete worker. But always finds time to do Christian work at home and abroad. Immanuel's Missionary and Industrial Society held its first meeting on Friday, Aug. 24th at 619 St. Paul Ave. That town, city, church and society will profit more and better serve humanity when its citizens and members DO less of talk and MORE real WORK. The world is crowded to the guards with millions of human beings, but the sad thing about it is that few people ever truly realize that talk is amongst the cheapest commodities on the market. OLD MAN DO is the one to get things thorough. MRS. GERTRUDE SCOTT Tremont St.. Chicago. Ill. At dinner in honor of Mesdames S. J. Smith, Effie L. and C. M. Josey. Mrs. Gertrude Scott was the host of a seven course dinner served on last Thursday having as guest Mesdames S. J. Smith and Ellie and C. M. Josey. To say that it was up-to-date would be putting it mildly after the very elaborate spread. The host and hostess was the recipient of a theater party. Mrs. Scott is indeed an entertainer. WHEN IN NEED OF A TAXI OR YOUR BAGGAGE HAULED, CALL PHONE 805. PROMPT SERVICE. MADISON TO LOSE ONE OF ITS BEST CITIZENS A gentleman to the manner born who believes in and practices giving every man a square deal irrespective of color, creed or nationality. HON. JOHN W. ST. JOHN Well-known Madisonite will man age Twin City Plant. Hon. W. St. John, secretary and treasurer of the Madison Gas and Electric company, has been appointed assistant general manager of the St. Paul Gas Light company of St. Paul, Minn. He will assume his new duties Oct. 1st. His successor has not yet been appointed. The appointment is in the nature of a promotion inasmuch as the American Light and Traction company, New York, controls both the property here and at St. Paul. Mr. St. John, during his residence in Madison, has been prominent in civic and commercial activities. He came here in 1908 from the Muskegon Lighting and Traction company. Muskegon, Mich., another American Light and Traction company property. Mr. St. John is president of the Madison Board of Commerce and has been a moving factor in the amalgamation of the Board of Commerce, the Madison Commercial association and the Madison Auto Good Roads club. He was president of the Madison Rotary club and is at present a director. He is chairman of the house committee of the Madison club and a director of the building corporation erecting the new clubhouse at the foot of Monona avenue. The Blade trusts that his successor will emulate his example. We are sorry to lose him and yet congratulate him on his promotion. More anon. THE NEW 5 AND 10 CENT STORE 29.31—E. Main St. The Blade calls the attention of its many readers to the S. S. Kresge new 5 and 10 Cent store opened in Madison for the convenience of the stopping public. This is another of the long chain of store owned by this company. Mr. Jordan formerly asst. manager of the Milwaukee store is in immediate charge. He and his assistants, will see that each customer is given polite and courteous treatment. A visit will satisfy you. They appreciate your trade by advertising in your paper. IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. You will find The Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main Street. --- NO.12 MILWAUKEE NEWS Milwaukee News Service Mrs. Scott of the Scott News Stand is visiting her son at 4706 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill., for an indefinite period. The picnic given at Baptist Park by Household of Ruth Monday night was quite a success. The many friends of Mrs. H. B. Kinner will be glad to know that she is convalescing at Trinity Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. White are now comfortably domiciled at 1025 Winnebago St. Mrs. R. B. Montgomery, entertained a large number of friends at her parental home in honor of her visiting guest. Mr. Arthur J. Hutchinson of Evanston, Ill., was in the city over Sunday visiting with friends. Mrs. Edna Jackson of Chicago, who has been spending some time in our midst, will leave soon for the Windy City. Mesdames Helen Jarvis, Tessie Smith and Addie Jones of Chicago, were the guests of Mrs. Gertrude Ford, 724 Winnebago. They were the recipient of many social functions and made many warm and lasting friends. Stork Special delivered to Mr. and Mrs. Allis Wyme a $9½ lbs. boy. Mother and boy are both doing fine Mrs. Wyme, 710 Prairie St., was formerly Miss Allis Bland. Calvary Baptist church Sunday service was well attended. The pastor preached two excellent sermons. Six were added to the church. Collection all day was $45.43. The pastor Rev. S. Russell will leave Sept. 2nd for Atlanta, Georgia to attend the National Baptist Convention. The Original Providence Baptist church, Chicago, Ill., burned. Rev. J. B. Prince, D. D., pastor. On Sunday 26 inst 4:00 A. M. a fire was discovered in the original Providence Baptist church, of which Rev. B. J. Prince D. D. is pastor. It was almost razed to the ground. As we go to press we are not informed as to its origin. The Rev. B. U. Taylor and his members of St. Stephens A. M. E. church extended sympathy and aid to Rev. Prince and his congregation. OUR GUEST SAFE AT HOME Mrs. Effie L. Josey, Augusta, Ga. Dr. T. W. Josey all smiles and increasing in weight. When the Dixie Flyer left Chicago on Saturday night last, there was one passenger bound for Augusta, Ga., that upon the arrival brought joy, sunshine and ease to a troubled soul, after an absence of more than two months. Mrs. Effie Josey, sister-in-law of Editor and Mrs. Josey returned to her husband, Dr. T. W. who had long since awaited her arrival. Much pressure was brought to have her spend Sunday in the Windy City, but the decree had been issued and the bounds fixed and the time for the departure was surely at hand. She left after a pleasant stay enjoying and being the guest of several social functions. The many warm and lasting friends made while in Illinois and Wisconsin gladly welcome her return. 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. BUBRELL D. F. WHITAKER, Traveling Representative. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 NOTIQE. 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 WISH Do you wish the world were better? Let me tell you what to do! Set a watch upon your actions; Keep them always straight and true. Rid your mind of selfish motives Let your thoughts be true and high. You can make a little Eden Of the sphere you occupy. Do you wish the world were happy? Then remember day by day Just to scatter deeds of kindness As you pass along the way: For the pleasure of the many May ofttimes be traced to one As the hand that plants the acorn Shelters armies from the sun. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox BLADELETS A race is judged by its individual members. Acquit yourselves like men—if you can. If there is anything in your life that retards your growth, "cut it out." Funny, isn't it, how much more easily suspicion is aroused than enthusiasm? There may be a more detestable person than the character assassin, but we have not discovered him yet. For every violation of law—God's or man's—there is a penalty. Sooner or later it will be exacted. If women were as exacting of men as men are of women, there would be no double standard of morality. Pleasure is largely a matter of tastes. The average country boy or girl can extract more unadulterated pleasure out of a county fair than most people out of a trip on the continent. The southern white man who openly condemns lynch law and injustice to Negroes is worthy of the Victoria Cross usually granted for conspicuous valor in the trenches. THE HOUSTON RIOT We deeply deplore the recent happenings at Houston, Texas. We would that we possessed the power to undo them. Connected as we are by racial ties with the principal actors, we are naturally grieved by the horrible tidings. We are not advised of the immediate causes of this terrible outbreak. We possess only such information as is to be had from the Associated Press reports. From these reports we gather that there was perhaps no one thing that precipitated the trouble, but rather it was a series of flagrant abuses that tried the very souls of the men, and converted them into demons as it were. It is not our purpose to condone the indiscriminate killing of citizens; least of all by men who wear the uniform of a soldier. If reports are true, they are guilty of a serious offense, and merit the punishment prescribed for the same. We do not believe that the men of the Twenty-fourth Infantry are wholly to blame in this matter. The people of Texas—of the South—are as much to blame for the doings of that bloody night as the actual participants. We believe in the observance of law, and we advocate it under all circumstances. But the same conditions that give rise to revolutions—that gave rise to the THE ATLANTA PHALANX We note with pleasure the entry of the Atlanta Phalanx into the journalistic field. The field is large, and like the average street car always has room for another. In it there is much to be done, and the laborers—as numerous as they seem to be—too few. From its "salutatory" this "babe" promises a useful life. We, therefore, extend to it a hearty welcome and wish for it a speedy and healthy growth and a long and successful career. SCISSORED THOUGHTS Taborian Visitor—The East St. Louis race riot so-called was in fact a massacre as mean and as vile as the Mohammedans ever meted out to the Armenians. The difference here was that white Christians were killing black Christians because the former did not want the latter to work in a certain place for a certain sum. Chicago Tribune—Nothing can mend the mischief already accomplished, but much can be done to prevent further insubordination and violence among black troops. Technically and officially it is up to the army chiefs. Morally and socially it is up to the entire Negro race. They can stop this sort of thing by making every colored soldier realize his responsibility to that race! It was never so great as now. Meanwhile let white men who have to do with black troops employ ordinarity sense. Let them avoid the factless, overbearing, insolent attitude that provokes insubordination and violence, and give the Negro an even break in his effort to keep straight. Nothing less is manly. He has come to the most artitical moment in his career. Permit him to make good. Milwaukee Free Press.—Loyalty is a quality which like mercy, is not strained, but springs freely from the fullness of a noble nature. Loyalty made the blacks in war-time protectors, not assaulters, of the women and children left in their care while the masters, at the front, battled for the perpetual enslavement of their race. This it is which prompts the Negra, though this country has never been to him much more than a step-mother, to be not only willing but eager to fight for her. American Revolution — sometime drive men to take the law in their own hands, with full knowledge of the consequences, in the belief that they were better dead than the object of a cruel injustice. Out of such outbreaks of time come good to those who are left, and the victims are in time regarded as martyrs. The men of the Twenty-fourth are by no means the worse disciplined troops in the service. A brief resume of their history during the Spanish-American War will prove this. Their heroism at Siboney in the yellow fever camp was "the first instance that a whole regiment, mustered in as soldiers, and worn out with fighting on a battlefield of unusual severity, was converted into nurses in a place where no mans foot trod willingly." Yet without a murmer or protest. Certainly a troop with such a historic past must have had great provocation. In the meanwhile let the government conduct a searching investigation and ascertain the true state of the case; let it see if the uniform of a soldier when the wearer is a black man elicits the same respect as when worn by a white man. We have not forgotten a reported remark of a white soldier on the border last summer to the effect that he would salute an officer's uniform if placed upon a post, but never upon a Negro. Instead of picking on him early and late, it would be wiser as well as kinder to make a place for him in the army and give him the chance to make good. Atlanta Independent.—In this great age of intelligence and efficiency, it is of the highest importance that those who are leaders should have strong conviction and purpose, and will and energy to execute them. The result of their achievements, the good which they can accomplish for the race will be in direct proportion to the distinctness and clearness of their vision and their honesty and sincerity in the pursuit or enterprise undertaken. It must not be superficial; it must be the result of great thought and deliberation. Saturday News (Hopkinville, Ky.) Too many white people are dull to the history of the Negro race in America, or being conversant with it, are slow to accord to the sable sons of America full credit for their loyalty to a flag, the impression of whose stripes are indelibly imprinted upon their backs. Young news cubs know what they would do and what their ancestors would do if they were treated like the Negro is being treated but the Negro is essentially different. He does not insurect against his Government because his Government frowns and then winks at the atrocities of the labor unions against lives of its people in East St. Louis. His faith is sublime and constant. He believes that it will all come right in the end. Milwaukee Daily News.—Rioting is at all times undesirable. But while the Negro is treated with injustice, and is kept uneducated and bereft of his rights as an American citizen, he is more worthy of pity than the disaffected white citizen who shrieks Socialistic and other vile propaganda and goes for the greater part of the time scot free. The Negro is not hereby defended for his criminal actions. He is merely held less accountable than if he received the same incentive to good citizenship and good behavior as the white man. WHEN IN NEED OF A TAXI OR YOUR BAGGAGE HAULED, CALL PHONE 805. PROMPT SERVICE. 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 The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail Money to Loan on Real Estate Security E. B. 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Mr. and Mrs. Geo Roberts entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. Richard Roberts, their uncle of Columbus, Ohio. He had been in Dielly for several weeks. The host and hostess both enjoyed the occasion. Capt. and Mrs. S. C. Craig was down from Lancaster last week in attendance of the Masonic picnic, their many friends were glad to see them. Mrs. S. Henessey of Chicago and Miss Minnie Owens of Baraboo, were the guests of their sisters, Mesdames Sadie Hickman and Minnie Anderson last week. They were in attendance of the Masonic picnic. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Co., Madison, Wis. Fish fry and chicken supper Friday night, Mt. Zion Baptist church. All welcome. Mr. A. G. Lynu, formerly of Waco, Texas, passed through the city Monday enroute to Rockford, Ill., to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp, 1618 Cunningham St. Don't forget to attend the fish fry and church supper Friday night at Mt. Zion Baptist church Mr. Jos. Gentry is gone to Oklahoma this week and writes that he is enjoying his visit. His many friends in Ark. and Okla. are giving him the time of his life. Mr. John W. Hill the grocery man, is in Warrenton, Ga., his old home, and will visit Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Josey, Augusta, Ga., before returning to Madison. His Atlanta friends are leaving no stone unturned to see that Bill is well entertained, though this mission be a sad one. WHEN IN NEED OF A TAXI OR YOUR BAGGAGE HAULED, CALL PHONE 805. PROMPT SERVICE. Capt. and Mrs. S. C. Craig was the guest at supper on Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Buckners, 715 Milton St. Miss Marion Buckner, 715 Milton St., entertained the Eastern Star Club Tuesday night. Quite an enjoyable time was spent by those in attendance. Our Circulation Manager Mr. D. W. Carmicheal will attend the state fair in Milwaukee looking after the interest of the Blade. Miss Dorthy Sehinder of Evanston, Ill., is visiting friends in and around Madison. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Buckner last week. friends are making her stay a pleasant one. Miss Sylvia Alexander has returned after visiting friends in Waukegan, Racine and Milwaukee. Mr. Paul Lampkins of 454 4th St., Milwaukee, was in the city over Tuesday night enroute to Benton, Wis. We are purging out list and cutting the dead head. You have not paid your subscription. Many people who call themselves "Pacifists", don't believe in fighting—except at home. HOME COOKED MEALS SERVED DAILY At 707 Regent St. your patronage solicited. Mrs. Moses Jefferson. A Preparation for for removing Callous, Corns and Bunions Rheumatic and Veneral Specialist. - Hot Springs Mercury Treatment and Vapors. 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—Chas. S. Smith, 256 W. Court St., Paris, Ill. District Grand Treasurer—William Miller, 417 17th St., Cairo, Ill. District Grand Director—L. J. Ousley, 731 Church St., Beloit, Wis. DISTRICT GRAND HOUSEHOLD. District Most Noble Governor—Arretta Miller, 417 17th Cairo, Cairo, Ilo breta Ammer, 417 19th St., Carlo, IL 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 Directore—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 I 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 EDITORS' MAIL Madison, Ill. To The Wisconsin Weekly Blade Please allow me space in this noble paper to speak a few words concerning the 37th and 17th sessions of the District Grand Lodge No. 9 and Eden District Grand Household No. 18. This was one of the grandest sessions I have ever witnessed, meeting all friends and no strangers, and giving praise to the presiding officers. Indeed it was a grand meeting and the Lodges and Households throughout the district should feel encouraged at the report of the delegates. May all the Lodges and Households be represented in Wisconsin 1918 and may unlimited success be ours in the future. Yours in P. H. and P. Mrs. Landoll Burkeen. P. M. N. G. H. of R. No. 4298 Chicago Defender—Jamestown. N. Y., is a northern city, but when a resolution was introduced at a meeting of its common council declaring against the importation of Colored laborers it would have been acted upon favorably no doubt, had the corporation counsel not decided that such a resolution would be unconstitutional. The difference between a northern and southern body of city rulers is very striking. The latter, regardless of whether the resolution was constitutional or not, would have adopted it and made it a local law in defiance of federal interference. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. Wrights Just Right Jazz band of Fond du Lac. (5 in all) enter people at electric park this city tained nearly three thousand last Sunday. Every body says Wright has some band. or tired aching and swollen Feet CAPT. A. T. STEWART Birthday Di...ner. One of the most enjoyable occasions of the season was held on the 25th at the home of Capt. Stewart, 207 Francis St. It being his birthday, a number of friends gathered to celebrate the occasion. The dinner prepared was in every particular up to date and the guests vised each with the other for a good time. Many host extended congratulations and good speeches were made and the wishes for many more birthdays. REAL BARGAINS. POLITE AND COURTEQUS TREATMENT AT THE NEW 5 AND 10 CENT STORE, 29—31 E. MAIN ST. HOME COOKED MEALS SERVED DAILY At 707 Regent St. your patronage solicited. Mrs. Moses Jefferson. Trade with the Merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. 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. Rev. and Mrs. Moses Jefferson, 707 Regent St. The editor of The Blade was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Jefferson on Sunday. The sumptuous dinner was prepared to the King's taste. The Blade man was at his best and did justice to the occasion. We trust that their example will be emulated. REAL BARGAINS. POLITE AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT AT THE NEW 5 AND 10 CENT STORE, 29-31 E. MAIN ST. Mrs. Elsie Walker is on the sick list this week. 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. WANTED Madison is much in need of a Negro doctor and dentist. The city is being rapidly populated with our people and men of these professions will do well. Write the Wise Blacks Write the Wis. Weekly Black WANTED Roomers. Neat, up-to-date ac comodations. Apply 235 State St One block of State Capitol. 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. 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 bot- tle in any case of Pellagra. Rheumatism philis, Scrofula, Eczema, distipation or any blood, infection. or your dollar returned then. Why suffer or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assurance of money refunded. I have built my trade with a meritorious remedy and fair dealing; a trial is all I ask you to give me. I will pay you $1.00 if it prepaid, price $1.00 per bottle, or 6 for $5.00. Always call on your drugstist for G. S. before you order from me or me for testimonials and mention this book. 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 Writes For Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE COMPANY Atlanta, Ga. Williams' RESTAURANT Cold Drinks When in Flemingburgh, call on me! ! ! ! ! Mrs. Mary C. Williams Proprietress FLEMINGBURGH, KY. SUIT CASES 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 United States Capital Surplus and Und OFFICERS AND A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Sater, Bank of No. 144 United States Depository Surplus and Undivided Profits $440 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR No. 144 States Depository and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 CERS AND DIRECTORR United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier ank of Wiscons H. Sater, Assistant Cashier of Wisconsin Bank of Wisconsin HAVE YOUR GOWNS. HATS. and other apparel always fresh and new looking by sending them here to be dry cleaned. With our aid your wardrobe will always be in first-class condition. With our help you need never wear an old looking article of apparel. Every time we dry clean any part of your costume we rewear freshness Steam Dye Works Old Reliable." Established 1884. W. STRELOW, Prop. Phone 2485 Madison Stead "The Old Reliable 116 S. Pinckney St. W. STR THE Madison Steam Dye Works "The Old Reliable." Established 1884. Knney St. W. STRELOW, Prop. Madison Steam Dye Works THE STAR HAIR GROWER A A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston Ill. Southern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. N. C. Person days ea GROWN N. C. ALBERTA VILLA An Ideal Home For All Modern and Up Located in the Residen Secure Reserv H. B. KI 501 Galena Street A R A C E E Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greeneboro, N. C. Persons in the South can get the days earlier by writing THE GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 8 N. C. ABBERTA VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WI. Ideal Home For the Traveling Man. Modern and Up-To-Date Accommodations in the Residential Section of M. Secure Reservations in Advance. H. B. KINNER, Prop. Arena Street Milwaukee ACE ENTERPRI Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greenaboro, N. C. VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Home For the Traveling Public And Up-To-Date Accomodations Residential Section of Milwaukee Reservations in Advance B. KINNER, Prop. An Ideal Home For the Traveling Public Just the place for you to feel at home. Away from the noise of the city IDLEWILD HOTEL BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY, Manager H GEORGE DAVENPORT, Assistant Manager Thirty-Third Street and Wabash CHICAGO, ILL. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Carr you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatre All rooms have hot and cold running water, Telephone, El- Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE RATES PER DAY - $1.00 to RATES PER WEEK - $3.50 to 20 Rooms with Private Bath Phones: Douglas 4676 and 4677, Automat Third Street and Wabash CHICAGO, ILL. A Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Carr you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatre ave hot and cold running water, Telephone, El- Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE PER DAY - $1.00 to PER WEEK - $3.50 to 20 Rooms with Private Bath Douglas 4676 and 4677; Automat Street and Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Good, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars take within a block of the hotel. Rates to Principal Theatres cold running water, Telephone, Electric Lights, and Elevator Service day and night. RMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE - - $1.00 to $3.00 - - $3.50 to $12.00 Rooms with Private Bath 4676 and 4677; Automatic 47-302 Thirty-Third Street and Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars take you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatres All rooms have hot and cold running water, Telephone, Electric Lights, Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. 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 F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier S A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. Milwaukee, Wis. No.144 --- Phone 2485 Kentucky PEYTONTOWN, KY. Blade News Service. Miss Merritt J. White has returned home from Versailles, where she spent several days with her sister, Mrs. R. B. Butler. Mr. Johnny Martin of Louisville spent the night with his aunt Mrs. Eliza White. Miss Sarah Bell Shackelford and Katherine Estill spent the night with Miss Sadie and Nettie Burnam Wednesday night. Mr. Robert Miller is at home visiting his parents, Rev. Clay Miller and wife. Mr. John D. Harris is in Cincinnati visiting his sister Mrs. Nanie Ballard. Mr. Mundy Fife has returned from Cincinnati after a short visit. Mrs. Sallie Scott of Cincinnati is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sophia Gentry. Several of this place attended the rally at Farristown last Sunday. Miss Nettie Burnam was in Richmond Friday shopping. Miss Merritt J. White was in Richmond Tuesday shopping. Mrs. Mary A. Tevis made a flying trip to Richmond Thursday. Deacon Burt Campbell and wife were in Richmond Friday shopping. There will be an ice cream entertainment given at the home of Mrs. Eliza White's for the benefit of the church. Mr. Curry Harris is still very sick. Mrs. Mary Jane Harris is very ill. BROOKPORT, ILL The corner stone of Bethel A. M. E. church was laid Sunday, Aug. 19th at 3:30 P. M. by Pithygoras No. 6 F. L. A. M. assisted by the following Lodges: Silver Crown No. 26 Metropolis, Composite No. 48 New Liberty, Ili., Mt. Zion No. 6 of Paducah, Ky. The ceremony was performed by D. D. G. M. J. L. Patterson. Welcome address in behalf of churches, J. J. E. Reddick, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church. Welcome address in behalf of the city by his majesty, Mayor H. W. Hollifield. Rev, W. A. Spence (white) Co. School Supt., preached at 11:30 A. M. from Matt 16:18. Subject "Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church." Rev, W. A. Spence and mayor H. W. Holifield lifted the collection after which an old fashioned basket dinner was served. All present partook until their appetites were appeased. There were a great many out of town visitors. Rev, W. H. Cole ex-pastor, preached at 7:30 P. M. to an appreciative audience. Ray Johnson returned home Unity Baptist church of this city. Rev. Geo. Crippens of Metropolis; Messers Geo. W. Shelton. Elijah Pullen and others of Paducah, Ky. and others of Unionville. All reported a joyful time. Ray ohinson returned home from Grand Rivers, Ky., where he has an employment; he is a bright young man of sterling qualities. Mr. Alfred Allen came home on the 20th on account of the illness of his wife. He has an employment at Toledo, Ohio. Miss Pearl Smith is improving slowly. Earl Childres and Miss Leth Moon who has been sick with chills and fever for the past two weeks, are up again. Mr. Henry Flowers after a two weeks visit with relatives here has gone back to Chicago, Ill. Rev. W. H. Cole and family after visiting friends here, returned to Carbondale. Mrs. Gertrude Olds of Carbondale, Ill., is visiting relatives here. Miss Bertha Bryant and Myrtie Petty after a weeks' illness are able to be up again. Mrs. Mahaha Bradshaw of Paducah, Ky., is visiting here indefinitely. Misses Doshie Ward and Louise Browning have returned after a pleasant visit with friends at Du Quoin, Ill. Mrs. Pressia Lince is recovering from a very serious spell of sickness. Mrs. Florence Jones is reported on the sick list this week. She as well as Inmate Lince will be missed by the Household. Quite a few trips are being made to Cairo by Mr. Sam. Rowleti. Watch The Blade Mrs. Kinnerd Madison is visiting home folks this week. Mr. Madison looks lonesome. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Madison are visiting Mrs. Madison's parents and friends in Indiana. Mr. John Beauford was able to return to his work after a weeks' illness. The death of Mrs. Willard Boyce was indeed sudden and a shock to her parents and many friends. She was sick only a few days. Mr. Daniel Laffleur was born at Sparta, Randolph Co., Ill., Jan. 19th 1872. Departed this life Aug. 22nd 1917. Age 45 yrs., 7 mo. and 3 days. He was the husband of Inmate Ersa Laffleur, worthy recorder of 2552 Sparta. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons, one daughter, two brothers, a mother, a wife and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the home. Rev. P. B. French officiated. Interment at Caledonia Cemetery. NEW FALL COATS SUITS SKIRTS WAISTS NOW ON SALE AT HINRICHS DRY GOODS CO. 3 South Pinckney St. PHONE 805 140 S. Blair Street VERGES TRANSFER LINE Prompt Taxi Service Keep Your Voice Clear, Use LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store Furnished Rooms By Day or Week with Bath Rev. E. W. Thomas. Prep. 602 Cedar St. Cor. 6th St. MILWAUKEE A New Daylight Shopping Center For Your Convenience 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. Limestone 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. --- ANNOUNCING 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 LUNCH ROOM 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 n STOR WASHINGTON AVENUE WISCONSIN 3 006 NAMELWARE, GLASSW ES, BEDS, SPRINGS RESSES VN The Trunk BROWN The Trunk Man 206 East Main Street Lowest Prices TRAVELING G SATCHELS at Prices on All Kinds LING GOODS, THE CHELS AND VAR Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES M. R. MATTHEWS Ice Cream Parlor and Cold Drink Stand Courteous Treatment to All MISS AURELIA GWYNN, Manager --- M. B. STORE ON AVENUE WISCONSIN RE, GLASSVARE PRINGS Trunk Man on All Kinds of FOODS, TRUNKS, AND VALISES JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis.