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The Wisconsin Weekly Blade VOL. II MRS. R. A. GANT WINS FIRST PRIZE Women take all three honors in the Sentinel's Own Your Home Contest. Judges were surprised. Writers displayed fundamental knowledge, made task hard, said Mr. Dunn. Mrs. R. A. Gant. 1207 Ninth street, won the major prize in The Sentinel's first "Own Your Home" contest, which closed on Aug. 25th, according to the decision of the judges. John C. Sundin, John Picken and Walter A. Dunn, on Saturday. Second and third honors were awarded to Mrs. Eleanore E. Martin, 644 Oakland avenue, and Dorothy Dennis, 381 Kenwood boulevard, respectively. The article submitted by Charles J. Bergs, 4218 Pabst avenue, was of such high merit in the estimation of the judges that he was awarded an honorable mention. By Mrs. R. A. Gant. 1207 Ninth Street. Winner of the First Prize in The Sentinel's First "Own Your Home" Contest. The "Own Your Home" privilege to every citizen, regardless of race or station in life, is surely and ideally American. This "system of privilege" eliminates the rich land owner, and the privileged few as they exist in other countries. It is one of the greatest gifts of the nation. It makes for the truest democracy. With the possession of a house there comes a different outlook upon life. It changes everything. It merges the obscure, weak and indifferent citizen into one alive, alert and active. Nothing gives the citizen a better knowledge of and brings him in closer touch or contact with his government than home ownership. For in the acquirement of a home there comes the responsibility of protecting and safeguarding the same. And in so doing, the home owner gets to understand more intimately the machinery of the government, local, state and national, for the three in degrees, bear a relative importance to the home. He also finds his status to his government. So in the light of the knowledge and experience gained thereby, he exercises his privilege and right of franchise more intelligently and independently. Home ownership then tutors into the best citizenship. As a means of rightly molding and shaping child life and character through the lesson it teaches in paternal perseverance, thriftiness and economy; in its reflection in the child the paternal spirit of civic pride, patriotism and loyalty, fostered and sustained through a clean perception of the workings of the government, the value of home ownership is made paramount. Thus, "In the home in the home" lies the nation's hope. It is the "training camp" for the best in citizenship. And listen! The exquisite sense of pleasure, independence, freedom and security that comes in the possession of a home can not be expressed in words. COHN'S GEN'L. STORE 754 W. Washington is offering bargains in goods for school children. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT 'RACE MEN MAKING GOOD.' Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 6, 1917. On Wednesday evening the real estate firm of Anderson & Terrell, located at 36th and State streets, in the Jordan building threw open their doors for inspection to a waiting public. This building was erected at the cost of approximately $90,000. They have installed in their office a vault containing, when completed, 2,500 safety boxes. The total cost of vault thus far, $6,950.00. The office fixtures were installed at a cost of nearly $3000. They have employed about twenty-five Negroes including salesmen, stenographers, collectors, etc. From the hour of opening which was 6:30 P. M. until 11:00 o'clock a steady stream of visitors passed through inspecting the offices and vault. The opening was all that could have been expected for many safety boxes were purchased. Too much credit cannot be given Mr. Jordan, the owner of the building and the real estate firm of Anderson & Terrell for the success of this great undertaking. By their untiring and united efforts, they have demonstrated to the city of Chicago, and particularly to the Negroes, what can be accomplished by Cooperation. With a few more financiers like Mr. Jordan to back men with brain as Anderson and Terrell, would in a short space of time, place the Negroes of this city and country in such a high position that their rights would be seldom disputed and justice never denied them. The writer predicts for Anderson and Terrell a brilliant and successful future. NEGRO OFFICERS MUST WAIT Washington, Sept. 18. Because it has deferred mobilization of Negroes in the national army, the war department today postponed the graduations at the Negro officers' training camp at Fort Des Moines, Ia., until October 15th. REV. SAMUEL RUSELL B. D Vice President, State Wisconsin National Baptist Convention. (Unincorporated) It should be very gratifying to the colored Baptist of Wisconsin in general and of the Calvary Baptist church in particular at the election of Rev. S. Rusell as Vice-Pres. for Wis. of National Baptist Convention. While in Atlanta, Rev. Rusell filled the pulpit at Butler St. C. M. E. church and was at his best and his hear was well pleased on the 16th. At 11 A. M. he preached a soul stirring sermon at 1st M. E. church, Morriston, Tenn., and 8 P. M. at Bethel Baptist. Before returning he will visit in Covington, Ky. He will fill his own pulpit Sunday 23rd and will be greeted by a large appreciative congregation. WANTED Roomers. Neat, up-to-date accommodations. Apply 235 State St. One block of State Capitol. WHEN IN NEED OF A TAXI OR YOUR BAGGAGE HAULED CALL PHONE 805. PROMPT SERVICE. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER. 20, 1917 A HAPPY NUPTIAL Miss Onelia Antoinette Colin Wisconsin On last Wednesday evening 6:30 P. M., Miss Onelia Antionette Colin of Milwaukee and Mr. Harrison Wesley Ballard of Cleveland, Ohio were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the home of the brides parents, 458 8th St. It was a notable event. Onelia is one of Milwaukees fairest maidens, accomplished in music and a social light. Her sweet and lovable disposition, affable and pleasing manners have made for her a host of warm and lasting friends. Mr. Ballard came to Milwaukee about one year ago and since that time has proven himself a young man worthy of such an estimable young lady. He is an Oddfellow hail well meet, and has been identified with every movement that tends to better the condition of our people. He has by his effort changed the atmosphere of Milwaukee's pleasure seekers. The bride was beautifully gowned in a dainty creation of silk net and irish point lace triming. She carried a shower bouquet f roses, lilies of the valley, and maiden hair fern, tied with tulle. The following served in the bridal party: Miss Antonia Biami, maid of honor; Miss Etna Colin, bridesmaid; Beetrum Colin, rag bean PROCLAMATION NO. 1 Office of D. G. M....Geo. T. Kersey On July 2nd a terrible race riot broke out in East St. Louis, Ill., and the lives of colored men, women and children were sacrificed, their homes and all their belongings were burned by a riotous mob. Babies were snatched from the arms of their fleeing mothers, thrown in the fire and burned. The Grand United. Order of Odd Fellows had two good Lodges and Households of Ruth in the city, and a beautiful two story brick building for their home. One Lodge is destroyed and its members scattered. In spite of this terrible catastrophe the remaining members of St. George Lodge, No. 1524, are trying to render assistance to the homeless members and save their building from being sold. A payment is now due. As a result of this riot members have died and their widows and orphans are in distress. Winter is near, fuel and houses must be provided. One member who defended himself and saved his life is in jail charged with murder. He must be defended. Bro, W, W, Buchanan, our Deputy District Grand Master lives in this city. His life and his H. Wesley Ballard Ohio er; Messers Clarence Merritt and Willie Thrill, best men. Rev. R. T. Reed performed the ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. F. Colin, the brides parents, tendered a reception to the bridal party and friends at the Villa, 501 Gelena St., from 9 to 12. This vast assemblage of friends wished them all the hapiness and joy that goes with this union. No princess or potentate ever received greater homage than this couple from those who have known her since childhood and from those who have become acquainted with the groom since becoming a citizen of Milwaukee. The presents and greetings to the bride were many and costly. This was truly a democratic gathering. They were all happy that were present at Antoinette wedding reception. No one was stiff or conventional, but they all came with best wishes and prosperity for the bride and groom. The decorations were elaborate and profuse, and at midnight the guests left, extending showers of congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison W. Ballard for a long happy and prosperous life over the matrimonial sea. They are at home at the Villa wife and children were saved by a miracle. He writes that financial aid is needed. Therefore, in view of these facts, and in keeping with the principles of our beloved Order to render assistance in time of need, I, George T. Kersey, District Grand Master of District Grand Lodge No. 9, comprising the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin, am issuing this proclamation to Lodges, Grand Master Councils, Patriarchs and Juveniles earnestly asking that liberal donations be given to assist relieving these needy members. Forward your donations by Money Order or Bank Draft to Bro. Chas. S. Smith, District Grand Secretary. Wilberforce, Ohio, who will mail you a receipt. A special committee will be appointed to disperse the funds. Given under my hand and the seal of District Grand Lodge, No. 9, G. U. O. of O. F., in Illinois and Wisconsin, this day of September, 1917. CHICAGO. ILL Blade News Service A determination to assist your race and its enterprises, will be furthered by subscribing to The Blade. Hutchinson Lodge No. 1362, the mother lodge, met as usual last Thursday night that being its regular meeting night and the first Thursday night in the month. Brother William B Macon, Noble Grand, called the meeting to order and as usual made a hasty and interesting despatch of the regular order of business. Hutchinson has had the unusual experience of providing for twelve burials this year, and as the lodge allows one hundred and thirty-five dollars in each instance, it will be observed that over eighteen hundred dollars have been spent for burials saying nothing of the sick benefits which will average not less than sixty dollars per month, but everybody seems happy in the knowledge that duty is being done. Our P. S. Bro. Geo. T. Kersey has been kept very busy sending notices and all the members are pleased in that our receipts have met all expenditures and it has not been necessary to go to the bank for funds. Our last meeting witnessed the presence of some of Chicago's most distinguished Odd Fellows as visitors. Bro. David A. Gowan P. N. F. of West Chicago lodge was present as a fraternal representative from his lodge and made an interesting address, and showed with ease that oratory and oddfellowship go hand in hand on the west side, though Hutch' is old and crabbed—she was all smiles when Brother McGowan left the floor. Grand Lecturer Burrell was also present and showed the boys some fine points about the "Blade", and at the close of his remarks, Brother Freelar Williams was appointed correspondent and instructed to make reports monthly to that paper. As we have arrangements for a club it is hoped each member will present a candidate, the rate of admission is $500. For further particulars call on Bro. Geo. T. Kersey P. S. at 2961 S. State. Phone Calumet 6164. More anon. The Parker sisters, 2973 Wabash Ave., entertained in honor of their brother. Private Chas Parker of the Eighth Regiment, who expects to go to the Front soon. The Bright Stars of Hope, organized by Dr. F. W. Willis, June 22nd, 1916, is a Club composed of several of our best woman and men, who are striving to alleviate the suffering of our people. Initiation fees are $1.00, dues 30 cents per month, and 50 cents quarterly for endowment. The officers are as follows: Dr. F. W. Willis, founder and manager, Mrs. Louise Carruthers, President. Mrs. Martin Vice President, Mrs. Reeves, Secretary, Mrs. P. A. Glanton, Treasurer. Meeting nights, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Arnett members are urged to come out in full force next meeting night Election of officers and business of importance. Bring your contribution for the banquet, also your share to increase the subscription to The Blade. We were pleased to meet our ```markdown ``` D. G. M. Bro Kersey. We hardly knew him on the account of the removal of the facial appendage. He expressed satisfaction from the business standpoint, but deplored the attitude of various classes of people to ours, when they are depending upon us in this great crisis. In an effort to revive and encourage the attendance of the members, West Chicago Lodge 3969, will hold an informal smoker following their regular monthly meeting, Thursday evening Sept. 27, 1917. This is one of the many methods which this Lodge is using to create an interest, so that the attendance will increase. Continued on page 3 The following is a brief report in the matter of the recent Kelly Miller Meeting at St. Mark's church, Milwaukee. Contributions Received. Mr. J. B. Leftlet $1.00 Mr. Edw Monroe 2.50 Mr. Mel. Weaver .50 Mr. F. Weston .25 Mr. Alex White .50 Mr. Jas. W. Ingram .50 Mr. Earl Long .50 Mr. Chas. Travis .25 Mr. Wm. Wilson .25 Mr. J. H. Heoses .25 Mr. A. V. Raimey .25 Mr. H. King .20 Mr. H. S. Curry .25 Mr. Cousins .25 Mr. J. W. Roach .50 Mr. R. A. and H. R. Gani 1.00 Mr. L. H. Palmer 1.00 Prof. G. W. Murphy .50 Mr. C. J. Sykes .50 Prof. R. H. Baylor .50 Mr. F. Jackson .25 Mr. G. H. DeReef 2.00 Mr. John Malone 2.50 Mr. S. R. Banks 1.00 Mr. J. G. Thurman 1.00 Mr. F. E. Norman .50 Mr. W. F. Gill .50 Mr. R. V. Baker .50 Mr. L. L. Terry .50 Mr. Walter Simmons .25 Mr. D. Davis .25 Mr. John Hogan .15 Mr. L. H. Davis .25 Mr. Ed. Jeffries .25 Mr. Chas. W. White .25 Mr. John Austin .50 Mr. Gilbert Whitman .50 Mr. W. J. Poindexter 1.00 Dr. T. A. Boger .50 Mr. O. W. Horton .50 Mr. P. C. Clark 1.00 Dr. C. A. Johnson 1.00 Dr. A. L. Herron 2.15 Total $28.75 Disbursed as follows: Prof. Kelly Miller $22.00 The undersigned beg to thank the foregoing: Misses Elmora Revels and Sara Woods, Master Richard Herron and Messrs Robt. Merritt and Walter Revels and all others who by their contributions, presence or otherwise helped in the success of the meeting. The absence of many other names from the above list is due to the fact that they were not approached in the matter. Practically every person approached, very readily responded. Dr. A. L. Herron, George R. DeReef, Committee. HOME COOKED MEALS SERVED DAILY At 707 Regent S. your patronage solicited. Mrs. Moses Jefferson. A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under the Act of March 3, 1879. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kinner. Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT, L. J. OUSLEY, I. T. BURRELL Traveling Representative. SUBSCRIPTION: One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 NOTICE The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. Address all communications to THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, 312 N. Henry St. Money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. GOOD NIGHT The lark is silent in his nest; The breeze is sighing in its flight. Sleep, love and peaceful be thy rest. Good night, my love, good night, good night. Sweet dreams attend thee in thy sleep. To soothe thy rest till morning's light. And angels round thee vigil keep. Good night, my love, good night, good night. Sleep well, my love on night's dark breast. While speed the hours in sombre flight. Be thon in silent slumber blest. Goodnight, my love, good night, good night. —Paul Laurence Dumbar BLADELETS Stand erect; that is the posture of a MAN No man worthy of the name ever circulates an evil report of a woman. The steadiest employed person is the one who properly attends to his own business. Did it never occur to you that the merchant who advertises in your paper will welcome your trade? If you must transgress the moral law, at least have the decency to conceal it from the public. If you remove your hat in the sitting-room at home you may do so in the corner saloon. The proprietor wants you to feel "at home." "Why is the mother of an illegitimate child spurned by society and the father courted", asks a correspondent. We don't know. Ask Society. When at the beach we don't pay much attention to what the wild waves are saying; we are busy thinking and—looking. Pleasure is largely a matter of taste. Some women get more pleasure out of discussing the latest scandal than the average child out of a new toy. The Higher Education of the Negro The Higher Education of the Negro Why seek the higher education? This query has a special significance for colored youth who must shortly assume the high places of leadership and authority among their race, a responsibility as heavy as any that ever devolved upon human faculties. Those who aspire to such leadership surely need all of the discipline, culture refinement and enlightenment of powers and faculties, which the higher education is supposed to impart to the most favored youth of the more highly favored race. The higher education of the Negro is justified by the requirements of the leaders of people. It is a mistake to suppose that because the Negro is relatively backward as compared with the white man, that his leaders need not have the broadest and best education that civilization affords. The more backward and ignorant the led, the more skilled and sagacious should the leader be. It requires more skill to lead the helpless than to guide those who need no direction. If the blind lead the blind, they will both fall into the ditch. For want of vision, the people perish as well as for want of provision. The more WE'RE PROUD In another column we publish a news item from the Nilwaukee Sentinel. It tells of the victory of Mrs. R. A. Gant in a contest with hundreds of competitors of the dominant race. We never desire to be identified by race in newspaper articles but we cannot repress the feeling that bad Mrs. Gant done something unworthy her race would have been mentioned. We are glad to claim her as one of us and are as proud of her achievement as if it were our own READY Ready? Of course, the Negro is ready! When was he otherwise than ready, when his country's honor was in danger? Fools, some white and many colored, spend much time triangulating the Negro's position in case of war. The Negro's position will be where it has always been—at the front. The old country may have mistreated us, but she is ours just as much as she is the country of the whitest man on earth, and we are with her right or wrong. A COLORED MAN FOR DETECTIVE The need of a Negro detective on the police force is unquestionably evident, but the qualifications, of the men for the job, are of most importance. We disagree with the opinions of many "that a man must be thoroughly familiar with underworld life to make a competent detective." This is the essential asset of a stool-pigeon. A man, too familiar with and having had personal contact, with the underworld has, if he has any manhood, many loyal friends to whom he is obligated, and he cannot be expected to be false to former friends. Hence, he invariably favors his friends and we have special privileges and a lack of law enforcement. The man, who is honest, intelligent and fearless, though unfamiliar with every condition, will be feared and that alone will be his greatest asset. He will, with the assistance of experienced policemen very soon familiarize himself with conditions. St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found inducing them to an immoral place or play will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St., WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Co., Mad- highly educated class constitute the light of any race. The colored man needs headlight to guide him safely and wisely amid the dangers and vicissitudes of an environing civilization. The Negro teacher meets with every form of ignorance and pedagogical obtuseness that confronts the white teacher; the Negro preacher has to do with every conceivable form of original and acquired sin; the doctor meets with every variety of disease that the human flesh is heir to; the lawyer's sphere covers the whole gamut involving the rights of property and person. The problems involved in the contact, attrition and adjustment of races are as intricate as any that ever taxed human wisdom for solution. If, then, the white man, who stands in the high place of authority and leadership among his race, fortified as he is by superior social environment, needs to qualify for his high calling by thorough and sound educational training, surely the black man needs a no less thorough general education to qualify him to serve as philosopher, guide, and friend of ten million less fortunate human beings." ST. BENEDICT NOTES, Milwaukee, Wis. St. Benedict Settlement gives instruction every Thursday evening from 8 to 9 P.M. All strangers old and young and Protestants are welcome. Those who fail to meet and hear Rev. Father Therbold, the colored Priest, who was in Milwaukee on Sept. 14th lectured at St. Francis church, missed the treat of the season. He was eloquent, lodical and pointed. Colored Priests are not numerous. His presence was inspiring and his subject "Duty to Man" was a masterly effort. He will be with us again before the holidays and the good people of Milwaukee should avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing once of the grandest of our leaders. Those of us who feel it our duty to do something towards the uplift, must encourage those who are trying to uplift the race. St. Benedict, The Moors church services, First Mass Sunday morning 8:30 o'clock; Second Mass 10:00 o'clock. All are welcome. Children services and instructions, 3:00 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. Instructions especially for strangers, 311—9th & Prairie St. Rev. Father Stephen, Pastor. Beds for working women and girls 50 cents per week. Phone Grand 4375 Y. Mrs. Laura Duncan Matron, 823 Winnebago St. BRO WILSON OF 4230 CHI CAGO, ILL., SOUNDS WARNING To the officers and members of the Order: It is now time to get to work for the upbuilding of your respective Lodges and the Order in general, as we will have a great many brothers who are, and will be called to the front in France. It will take many a valuable officer from his Lodge, so it will be up to the members to qualify to fill the vacancies. Now let every member get busy and bring in one candidate to help to build up his Lodge. Now that the Summer season is over and the evenings are cool, let the officers get busy and hold meetings of instructions in the principals and degrees of the Order, get the new members interested so after he is initiated, he will learn and become a faithful member of your Lodge. For if he learns the principals of F. L. & T., he will be better in all walks of life. Yours in F. L. & T. W. C. Wilson, N. G. Englewood Lodge 4230 Chicago, Ill. RACE DOCTORS DEFENDED. Dr. Belsaw of Mobile, Ala., Champions Cause of Medical Men. Mobile, Ala.-Perhaps one of the ablest defenses ever put forward by any member of an organization for the betterment of the race to which he belongs was that which was offered recently by Dr. E. T. Belsaw, a dentist, of this city with regard to the National Medical association. Dr. Belsaw in a conversation said: The statement was made to me a few days ago, as it is frequently made by thoughtless people of all races, that the Negro doctors and dentists never pursue their studies any longer after they graduate and as a result they are not the equals of the white men in the same professions. I took the speaker to task and swamped him with the following argument: In the first place, every progressive Negro surgeon, physician, dentist or pharmacist subscribes for one or more scientific journals of his specific branch of the profession, and in this way he keeps abreast of all new thought and all advanced theories. In the second place, a liberal proportion of the Negro professional men do postgraduate study in the leading medical and dental institutions and hospitals both in America and in Europe. And in the third place the Negro doctors have their local medical associations, they have their state medical associations, they have their tristate medical associations, and, towering above all of these, they have their National Medical association, which is composed of the leading surgeons, the most advanced dentists and the most scientific pharmacists in the country. Attendance upon a session of the National Medical association is equivalent to a postgraduate course of study in many institutions. The class of papers that are read at these meetings and the facts brought out in the discussions are sufficient to prepare a man to cope with any situation met with in the practice of his profession. In fact, he becomes the equal of any medical man anywhere. And the surgical operations, both general and oral, that are performed at the National Medical association meetings are of the highest type, requiring rare skill and experience, and are demonstrated by Negro surgeons who have the preparation and experience and technique second to no class of surgeons in America. FRIENDS UNTIL TESTED They Love the "Colored Brother," but Not at Close Range. In a recent letter Savoyard writes to the New York World: Replying to something that I wrote about the status of the Negro, north and south, C. C. Alleyne complains of what he thinks are hardships visited on the Negroes at the south, such as jimcrow cars and triumphantly affirms: "The south thinks it is glorious for the Negro to be a laborer and infamous for him to be a man." That means that it is better for the Negro to go north and be murdered than remain south, where he is denied social equality. That is all it means. Now, let us see about the social equality enjoyed by the Negro at the north. The Western Reserve of Ohio is the offspring of Connecticut and of "blue law" Connecticut at that. For seventy years this section was represented in the national house of representatives by Elisha Whittlesey, Joshua R. Giddings, James A. Garfield and Ezra B. Taylor, all of whom preached the absolute equality of all races and proclaimed the nobility of the Negro. Ben Wade also was from the Western Reserve. Summit county is in the Western Reserve, and Akron is its capital. A year or two ago some well to do Negroes of that town bought houses in the aristocratic precincts and fixed to occupy the same. Then the devil was to pay. A mob gathered—not of the lower order, not of the criminal classes, not of the vulgar herd, but the Four Hundred, the clergy, the bench, the bar, the magnates of the Rialto and the princes of the counting house. They assembled in town meeting and served notice on those Negroes to stay in the Negroes' place. There was rioting—as I recollect, bloodshed. Be that as it may, the Negro did not invade that section. He remained in his jimcrow corner. According to your northern hypocrite, it is awful for the Negro to travel in a jimcrow car at the south, but perfectly lovely for him to live in a jimcrow house at the north. Cant, thy name is the professional northern Negro lover. There is not in all the north a single constituency that would not sooner be represented in congress by a convict than by such a Negro as Frederick Douglass or Booker Washington. Thomas C. Jarrott Dies In Brooklyn. The recent death of Thomas C. Jarrott of Brooklyn removes from the community one of its best known citizens. Mr. Jarrott was a native of Petersburg, Va. He became a resident of the north shortly after the war. With a few other southern men he founded the Southern Beneficial league, reputed to be the largest and wealthiest mutual benefit organization among the colored people of New York. Mr Jarrott was the league's first president and was sixty-eight years of age when he died Prayer as Weapon Against Lynching. Through the national and state federations of women's clubs and other organizations composed of women prayer meetings are being held to influence legislation against the lynching of colored people. Our people believe in the efficacy of prayer. THEGASRANGE IT IS CLEAN--for there are no ashes, no coal, wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. IT IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. IRONING MADE EASY WITH AN ELECTRIC IRON WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the Electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keeep it. 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GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. --- IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. - Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, Mr, and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ball and son and Mr. Phil Brown, motored to Stoughton, Wis., last week. Mr. and Mrs, Ball and son, and G. Roberts, will attend the Fair at Baraboo, Wis., this week. The Phyllis Wheatly House- hold of Ruth, will hold their An- nual Exercise at Mt. Zion Bap- tist church, Sunday night 8 P.M. The public is cordially invited- Rev. Moses Jefferson will open a siore at 707 Regent St., Satur- day, Sept. 22nd. your patronage is solicited. Messers S$. T. Dean of Iowa, and Chas. Steep, was in Madison last week, enroute from State Fair. Mr. Dean will spend a few days in Reedsburgh, guest of Mr. Steep. Hon, Sam’! Banks was in Mil- waukee last week upon attend- ance of State Fair. -Miss Lizzie Arms and her sister Mammie, spent a week in Madison visiting relatives and friends. Mrs, Harry Allison entertained in honor of Misses Lizzie and Mamie Arms Saturday afternoon Mrs. Saddie Hickman is visit- ing in Baraboo this week. All members of Enterprise Lodge should be in attendance of Ruth Exercises Sunday night 8 P. M, at Mt. Zion church. Mrs. Lula Abrams spent a few days in Milwaukee this week. Phyliss Wheatly Household of Ruth 4863 will hold its Ruth Day Sermon Sunday night at Mt. Zion Baptist church 8 P. M.. The pub- lie is cordially invited. MRS. 8, J. SMITH Chicago, Ill. Guest of Mrs, Mary Hines, 312 N. Henry Street. On Monday afternoon from 3 to 5, Mrs. Mary Tlines invited a select number of friends to meet Mrs. 8, J. Smith, who is visiting Editor and Mrs. Josey. The recep- tion was replete in every detail and the guest vied each with Blade 11 the other for an afternoon of pleasure. Serving was quite elab- orate and the guests departed ex- pressing themself as well pleased and highly entertained. HOME CCOKED MEALS SERVED DAILY At 707 Regent St, your patronage solicited. Mrs. Moses Jefferson. IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. CHICAGO ILL. Continued from page 1 Dr. J. F. Arinstroug will aet as toastmaster, which insures an intelligent, efficient and interest- ing condnet of the evening's pro- gram. P N F. W. E, Givens & Bro. John Trwin, have been given subjects of importruce. Fellow Odd Fellows are invited. West Chicago Lodge owns their own hall, it 1s located at 2012 W. Lake St. Bro. 4. T. Bur. rell and your cocrespondent were at their last meeting, a few re. marks were made by koth We will give you full details of the suecess of the smoker in our next issue. Mrs. Emma Hayes 3124 Forest Ave., has returned nome after a four weeks’ visit in St. Louis, Mo. We attended services at Bethel A.M. E. Lerch Sunday morning Sept 16th end list.ned to the wonderfv) farew>ll sermon of Dr. W. D. Cool: who hus finished a magnificient pastorage of that church, We hove tor his return. One of the staunck supporters of Bethel chureh is Bro. J. U Rice, whe is the president of the Christian Young Mens’ Sick As- sociation This sorety was or- ganized Jan 7th 1917, at the residence of Mrs. Eddie Riggs. 3515 Calumet, with J. Hi. Rice as President» S, 8. Riggs, Vice Presi. dent; EP Davis, Seeretary; L. Woolford, Treasurer Its object is to call on the sick regardless of denomination, to sig and pray with them. Dues are paid in or- der to assist those in poor cireum- stances. This soriety has been the means of the convertion of sinners to Christ “L sick alls have been made. Mr. Rice is to be commended tor his work. Anyone desiring his services will please address J. Hf. Riee, 511 E. 33rd St., Phone Douglass 1864 end_imediate attention will be given, We wil! be pleased to have all Fritemal organizstions churches, business men and women, give us their news items and advertise- ments. Mrs. Edna Garnet of Gales- burgh, Ill, is visiting ner sister Mrs. W. D Parker, 51 E. 44th St. Bro. E. SF. Davis, our E, 8. was seen Sunday busy as usual wiht his church duties. Bro. Da- vis is a staunch member of Arnett Lodge, a christiaa man of good moral qualities, and a man that is well liked by all, Show your loyalty to District and the organization by sending your subseription to ©. T, Burrell 3124 Dearborn St. Your news item to Arthur Perkins, 455 E 31st St., Chicago TIL. Sept 6th, 1917 Naomi Honsebold ot Ruth, No. 1073 G. U. 0. O. F., met Friday Sept. Mth. 1917 with an attend- ance of V4. Bro. duo. Yull was given the Ruth Legree. The worthy “ounseller Bre. C. W. Quarrels gave the 1amates and cfficers an instructive drill, The sick list is quite smali, all are convelesart save twe. The meet- ing asa whole, was much enjoyed and the spirit of pease, happiness and pro‘perity prisailed. The next meeting will be held Sept. sth, 1917 © There will be a rand benefit ziven to Mrs. B. F. Wiliams at ‘he residence of Mr Beuscn, 3611 Prairie Ave, Friday Sept. 2st. Mrs, Williams is a vary well known and deserving woman, and her many friend, wll do them. selves prond by ra'lyimg to her support. Distriet Grand Master Geo. T. Kersey, A. J. Bowman, Minnie O. Quarles Leresa G, Ma eon and many ot!.ers wil assist in the grand entertrmmest. The Blade wishes them 1: uch suecess Did you notice the aspcal of the D. G. M.? Read it carefully and do your bit. Households to putwipate, Th: committee from 107 is M, © Quarles, Mollie Lait and Eliza Jackson, the eluh .¢ domg great work. Read the slade for all things new. The Siole lectures and Stereontiesn illustrations are drawing large crowds; may the good work contione. All are wveleome; they are located ot State street iear $ec, she Blade has many new anJ_ interesting things for readers eon Are you one of them’? MILWAUKEE, WIS. Miss Effie Morrison of Cory- don, Ind., who has been spending the month of Aug. and Sept. in the Cream City, will leave for her home about the Ist of Oct. Messers J. R. Simms Chicago. and Mr. Sam'l Simms of Birming. ham, Ala., who has been the guest of their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Simms of 326 4th St., has returned home much elated over their visit. Mrs. F, G, Allyne, who after spending the summer visiting in New York, Boston and Washing. ton, D. C., returned home on Thursday, loud in her praise of the hospitality shown her while away. Misses Martha Jones of Cordle, Ga. and May Wilson of Savan- nak, Ga., is the guest of Mrs. Sa- ah Lawson, 537 3rd St. We are glad to add to our list the name of Mrs. Fanny Sorell ‘through the kindness of Mrs es of 6th St. , P.M. V. P. I. Hickman of Gor. don Lodge 5693 has done yoeman service for the order and is still active in his effort to organize a Council. Rey. Sam'l. Russel of the Cal- vary Baptist church has returned from Atlanta, Ga., where he was in attendance of the National Baptist Convention, He was hon: ored by being elected as Vice President of Wisconsin, We trust that he will do much good for the cause during the coming year. Mr. H. B, Kinner accompanied his wife to Chieago on Sunday where she goes for a rest, spend: ‘ing a few days prior to her stay of a month in Madison with Edi tor and Mrs. Josey, Blade 13 Mr. John Carter will visit his old home Oklahoma about the 1st of October. He is a member of ss at Gordon Lodge and a willing worker, Mr. SR. Banks of the Exeen tive Office, Madison, accompanied by Mrs. Banks was here in at tendance at the Fair, 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 Wis. Weekly Blade. WHEN IN NEED OF A TAXI OR YOUR BAGGAGE ITAULED, CALL PHONE 805, PROMPT SERVICE. Ki k i HAIR ie Grows Long, Soft & Silky by useing une BOMADE EXELENTO 3 Which is « Hale Grower end stops fall- ina hie, removes dendeutt, cleans and fade the scalp and males tre hair grow very fast This necessary beforeshort nappy. Kinky halt con be maede pusight tnd long. ‘Try a box. Price 25e’ by tail en Feceipt of stamps or coin. ‘AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE forte Per Pericutare EXELENTO MEDICINE COMPANY atone, Ox oa COLORED Men and Women isicing latte whewaiee be injared cali ROOM 608 211 GRAND AV. and see Harvey Stith, colored Gen’l Agent of the NORTH AMERICAN LIFE & CASUALTY CO. whe istera stk and’ accdont policy that will pay you for ev- Sey doy goalie laid up, sickior injured, Offies open daily; 7 to Siotclockyi Wednesday and Sa- tarda ovenlige: Eas TRUNKS a TRAVELING FP BAGS oe and al! kinds of re Leather Goods Y Largest Stock in State i) Chas. Wehrmann & Son | 116 King St. Phone 666 ry i) LYNCH HORRORS — | POISON NATION Thy Develop Race Hatred and ' Contempt of Law. DENOUNCED BY EDUCATOR Miss Nannie Burroughs Makes Fiery Protest Against Sacrifice of Victims to Mob Passion—Presents Petitions to Rules Committee of National House of Representatives, Washington, — Miss Nannie Helen Burroughs, president of the National ‘Training School For Women and Girls im this clty, is also the superintendent of the department for the suppression of iynching, National Assoctation of ‘Colored Women's clubs. Under the ai- eee of this department the asso- elation 18 conducting a vigorous cam- Paizn against lynching, with special Feference to the recent East St. Louis horror. Miss Burroughs succeeded tn Betting a hearing before the rules com- mittee of the house of representatives and presented 10,000 petitions from cit- tena in thirty-six states. Congress- zaan Dyer has informed Miss Bur- Toughs that the committee was pro- foundiy impressed with the petitions and that steps will be taken favoring Jegisiation agatnst the lynching of col- ored people which is so prevalent. In 2 written statement on the matter of Inching Miss Burroughs says: “When outrages similar to the East Bt. Louis orgy occur editors, orators and a few brave Americans talk for ‘awhile on the atroclousness of these oe rN | Saag VY : Wild and dissolute revelries in_ which white American savages—men, women and children—engage with the brazen ness of Fijis. In spite of these occa- sional appeals the spirit of lynching and mob violence is spreading like wildfire. “These atroclous crimes are multi- plying because the habit of lynching has become un ingrained, racial trait that is being banded down from father to son, ‘The men who lead mobs ond lyneh are among the procreators of the race, and the women who indulge in the sport are the mothers. In due time children are born unto these people. “Phus we have in the very blood of the race that does the lynching a rich strain of hatred and brutality. ‘The mob spirit 15 growing because children are being born daily unto women whose husbands, sons and daughters take part in bloody orgies, “Unless Iynching is checked young Americans will poison the blood of the whole race and the strain will become so strongly brutal that mobs will rack thelr brains in search of every concely- able method of torture to excel in their revolting practices, “Nothing remains to be done but to ‘make and administer adequate laws and to begin at the fireside, to teach white children to respect the laws of cur land and to bave a correct estl- mate of the value of human life. ‘White children are allowed to trample with impunity upon the rights of citi zens of color and to treat the: women of the race with contempt, “Controlled by the laws of procrea- tion and fireside indulgence, we should not be surprised to see them applaud when human beings are being rousted alive at the stake. “The Negro is no match for these white fiends, because when we roamed the jungles naked our basest ravage practices were of a more civilized kind Let all Americans remember that one race cannot hate another without {t self returning to savagery “Some years azo the author of ‘Wis dom’s Call’ told the American people that if lynching was not stopped the blood of the white race would be so tainted until murder would stalk abroad in the land and the biood of the tnnocent would flow lke rivers. We are now marching to the music of that prophecy. It is time for us to call upon God to save America.” Our Standing In United States Army. ‘The colored race Is represented in the United States army by two national guard regiments, the Fifteenth of New York and the Kighth of Iilinola, ‘There fs a battalion from Washington and one from Olio, with separate compa nies from Maryland, Tennessee, Con pecticut and Mussachusetts, MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR A, E. Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President M. E. Fuller Vice-President F. W. Hoyt E. B. Steensland H. L. Moseley Jas. B. Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier | | Bank of Wisconsin | - HAVE YOUR ca ; GOWNS, HATS, & \ eZ COATS Ne ee > and other apparel always fresh \ Wi and new looking by sending them ni here to be dry cleaned. With our aid your wardrobe will al. ways be in first-class condition. With our help you need never — \ wear an old looking article of S ' a apparel. Every time we dry c ean Ly eyes comes ae weefreshness Madison Steam Dye Works “The Old Reliable.” Established 1884. 116 S. Pinckney St. W. STRELOW, Prop. Phone 2485, ALBERTA VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WIS. An Ideal Home For the Traveling Public All Modern and Up - To - Date Accomodations Located in the Residential Section of Milwaukee Secure Reservations in Advance H. B. KINNER, Prop. PHONE LINCOLN 27931. 501 Galena St. Milwaukee, Wis. ARACE ENTERPRISE Just the place for you to feel at home. Away from the noise of the city BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY, Manager H GEORGE DAVENPORT, Assistant Manager 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 Principat Theatres All rooms have hot and cold running water, Telephone, Electric Lights, Stearn Heat and Elevator Service day and night. ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE RATES PER DAY - - $1.00 to $3.00 RATES PERWEEK + + $34.50 to $12.00 20 Rooms with Private Bath Phones: Douglas 4676 and 4677; Automatic 47-302 * —~ A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower 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 25¢ a box—one 25¢ box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your ree fe 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 THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston Ill, . Noe Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier Ey writing THE STAR HAIR RBaen: Mfr., P. 6. Box 812, Greensboro, PEYTONTOWN, KY Miss Merritt J. White has been sick, but is much improved. Mrs. Mary J. Harris departed this life Aug. 27th and was buried in the family burying grounds. Mr. Curry Harris is not doing any better. The district association assembled here and good attendance. Larkin White of Farristown was shot during the association and died the next day. He was burried Sunday. Robert Miller also got shot and is getting along very well. Mrs. R. B. Butler of Versailles, Ky., has been visiting her mother. Mrs. Lucy White. Miss Mary E. Merritt, the colo ored trained nurse, has been visit iting her mother, Mrs. Kitty Watts. Mrs. Nannie Ballard will return back to her home in Cincinnati Ohio, Sunday. Misses Katie and Lottie Fife were in Richmond Wednesday. Mrs. Maggie Adams of Cincinnati. Ohio, has been visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Arch. D Miller. Miss Lottie Fife is on the sick list. Miss Pattie Harris is sick also. BROOKPORT. ILL. Blade News Service Rev. Johnson Long of Mt. Vernon. Ills. visited relatives and friends here last week. Rev. Dan Rodgers, N. G. of Brooklyn Banner Lodge No. 5022 G. U. O. F., is up again, able to weild the gavel after ten days of illness. He is allways at his post. Under this noble leader the Lodge is holding up the banner of F. L. & T. J. L. Patterson, Deputy District G. M. of District No. 7 of Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. A. M. of Ills., made Pithygoras No. 63 F. A. M. an official visit on the 14 Inst. Accompanied A. Y. Tucker of Silver Crown Lodge No. 26 F. A. M. of Metropolis, Ill. We were glad to have them us, call again. Mr. Lee Jordan after a two weeks' illness is able to be up again. Mr. Ray Johnson and niece Louisa Lander, has gone to Hopkinsville, Ky., to attend the Hopkinsville University. He is a bright, energetic boy, who is striving to complete his education. Rosevelt Sims and Carrie Children left on the 15th for Wilberforce, Ohio, to attend the Wilberforce University. Mrs. Nola Sims, Misses Mary White and Ethel Wheeler, accompanied them as far as Metropolis. We wish them success. The Unity baptized four candidates on the 16th, Rev. J. B. McCrary, pastor, officiating. There were quite a number of visitors present. Mrs. Naney Moon has a severe attack of tonsillitis. Mr. Joe Carlyle is improving slowly. Miss Letha Moog, after being confined with material fever is able to be out again. Earl Childres, after a weeks' illness, is able to be out again. Mr. Demsy Summer and wife of Chicago is visiting relatives here indefinitely. BELOIT. WIS Those who recently took a plunge into the matrimonial sea report her waters cooling and as hilarious as can be, and they would that many others this year to that realm will flee. Rev. Mitcham of the local A.M. E. church is attending the conference this week at St. Paul. The father of Mrs. J. S. Mitcham of Chicago, is spending several weeks in the city with Rev. Mitcham and Claught. Mrs. Sallie Bowers of Ripley Miss, has joined her husband at 212 Park Ave. Mrs. Bowers is related to some of Milwaukee's most prominent citizens in the persons of Mrs. Gant and Charles Sharp. whom she would be glad to communicate with, as she has not seen them in years. Mrs. Fannie Williams, recently of Rockford, also related to the families mentioned above, is now a resident of Beloit. The brothers and sisters of Mr. A. J. Jinks have missed him greatly the past two Sundays. Mrs. A. Stephens intertained the Womens' Circle on the afternoon of the 14th. At the conclusion of the routine of business, an elaborate repast was served. Mrs. Jinks and Mrs. Stephens who rendered a program on the night of the 10th for the benefit of the Society, reported success. Immanuel Baptist church has the largest Sunday School in the state. That is amongst the colored churches. We want YOU to help make it larger. Mr. W. S. Williams wishes the public to know that around his camp there is much available material suited for wedlock. For further information address 449 St. Paul Ave. Mrs. E. K. Williams, that genial and versatile matron, was the cause several days ago, of a delicious roast entering the ministry. Mr. Sam Pinson became a member of Emmanuel Baptist church upon his christian experience last Sunday. GREEN BAY, WIS Blade News Service. A very pretty party was given at the home of Mrs. A. Rollins on Quiney St., Sat. evening Sept. 15th, in honor of Miss Alvina Paris, daughter of Mr. Fred Madox, and for the birthday of Mr. Morris Pulliam. The features of the evening were music and progressive whist. Three prizes were given away. 1st prize, Miss Paris; 2nd prize, Miss Sarah Johnson; and booby prize, Miss Loraine Fox. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Lesly Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Tony, Mrs. Nina Green, Mr. and Mrs. Cable Johnson, Misses L. Fox, Brooks, and Sarah Johnson. Messers Norman Person, W. E. Pillow, Fred Madox, C. A. Scott, Morris Pulliam and Mr. Cooper. The North Western Dining Car boys presented a lovely box of cigars to Mr. Pulliam and he also received many congratulations. Miss Paris left Sunday A.M. for Chicago. An appetizing and wholesome dutch luncheon was served and every one had a good time and went home feeling fine. Mr. W. E. Pileow was master of ceremonies. - Mr. Person was the "big noise." OSHKOSH NEWS Blade News Service Mr. Eli Rice was slightly bruised and badly shaken up when the ear he was riding in last Wednesday, from Berlin, Wis., to this city, was run into by a passing auto, knocking the occupants of Mr. Rice's car out on the stone drive way. One man was so badly injured, that he had to be taken to the hospital at Berlin. Mr. Rice is feeling fine at this writing. Mr. Julius Seinner has returned from a three weeks' stay in Milwaukee and will sing with Eli Rice's Dixie Quartett during fair week beginning Sept. 18th. Manager Fritz Pollard of the Ebony Film Co., spent a few days in Chicago and Rogers Park last week. Mr Joe Parker went to Milwaukee Tuesday 11th to visit his son and daughter before they returned to school at Tomah, Wis. Mr Eli Rice is a very busy man these days. He is entertaining at all the county fairs throughout the state. Rev. Leander Lane performed two marriages at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Furgerson at Fond du Lac last Wednesday evening, Sept. 12th. The participants were Mr. Willie Francis, son of Mrs. Furgerson, and Miss Elizabeth Smith of this city. Mr. Carl Carlilse of South Carolina, and Miss Lucy Gage of South America. Both couples will reside in Fond du Lac and we wish them much happiness. Mr. J. H. Smith is on the sick list, but his ambition and great will power prevents him from laying off. Mr. Smith is employed by the C. & N. W. Dining Car Dept. and lives in Chicago. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. C. A. Scott has gone to Chicago to visit his family. Mr. Herbert Mitchel and Mr. William Netter will tell you all about the grand entertainment that was given at Odd Fellow Hall Sept. 19th in next weeks' issue of this good paper. Mr. Alphonso Antona of Green Bay, Wis., and Mr. Norman Person of Chicago, are new subscribers and well wishers of The Blade. Anyone desiring to subscribe for this good paper may call at 406 Broad St., (this city) or phone 3833, and you will get the paper that same week. RACINE NOTES Miss Ella Swett, a native of Racine, now residing in Washington, D. C., is visiting at the home of Mr. Logan Davis. Miss Swett is in the government service at Washington and spends her vacations in Racine and Milwaukee where she has a host of friends. Attorney G. H. DeReef of Milwaukee spent Saturday here on business. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bell, formerly of Milwaukee, more recently of Madison have purchased a beautiful home at 3806 Wright street. Racine is receiving its share of colored people from the south. Many new families are coming in weekly. Rev. A. W. Herron of Milwaukee, is conducting services at the Baptist church here. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Chavis and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stewart of Villa street, spent Thursday in Milwaukee at the State Fair. ROCKFRD NEWS Rockford Association for the Advancement of Colored People will meet regular every Sunday, instead of every other Sunday at 6 P. M. Mr. N. Washington, nephew of late Booker T. Washington, is spending the week in Rockford. Mr. Floyd Robinson is to be married to Miss McCoo of Nylwood, Tuesday 18th. A. W. Knight will leave for Detroit Sunday, Sept. 23rd, to meet his brother and nephew whom he has not seen in 18 years. Mrs. John Johnson and daughter Onelia of Elgin, visited Mrs. Wm. Upshaw Sunday. Mrs. Upshaw and daughter Mrs. Gem of Metropolis, visited their son and brother and returned after a three weeks' visit. Mrs. Jessie Robinson and sister, Miss Florence Blakly, are visiting in Chicago, also attending the wedding of Mr. Floyd Robinson and Miss Ethel McCoo. Mr. Robt. Brewer used at the Rockford hospital. His remains were carried to Champaign, Ill., for burial. Mr. Sam Upshaw of Chicago has returned to Rockford, entering Camp Grant for training. Mrs. Harry Blake is on the sick list. Mr. Tilman Weatherall Rockeford and Miss McCalster of Evanston, were married Sept. 12th Their many friends extend congratulations. HOVEY STITH, Gen'l Agent Room 608, 211 Grand Av. MILWAUKEE Houses, Flats and Furnished Rooms for rent to colored people Nathan Wilson, Mgr. Generel Director and Embalmer Phone Day or Night No. 352 Herrodsburgh, Ky. Polite attention given all calls. Autamobile Service. We have an Automobile line between Burgin and Herrodsburgh, Ky., which meets all trains that stop. Miss Hager Smith Golden, a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Embalming, is with us and prepared to give First Class Service. Children's Wear—Knee Pants, Blouses, Hosiery and Shoes PHONE 3006 ROCKFORD, ILL. 221 So. Wyman St., South of Interurban R.R.Sta. Prices 10-15-20 and up F. N. PAYNE, Prop. Keep Your Voice Clear, Use LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store PHONE GRAND 4494 X Furnished Rooms By Day or Week with Bath Rev. E. W. Thomas. Prop. 602 Cedar St. Cor. 6th St. MILWAUKEE. 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. JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. 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 Nathan Wilson, Mgr. Gene Phone Day or Night No. Miss Hager Smith Go Polite attention given all We have an Automobile line K C Quality ICE CREAM Zilisch P PHONE 979 629 BROWN The 206 East Lowest Prices TRAVELING G SATCHELS A ch Pure Milk 629 W. WASHIN WIN The Trunk 206 East Main Street Best Prices on All K HELING GOODS, T CHELS AND VAR t 3052 High ELMONT CA SAM LANGFORD, Prop. and Heavyweight Champion of CABARET Street C Zilisch Pure Milk Co. PHONE 979 629 W. WASHINGTON AVE. BROWN The Trunk Man 206 East Main Street Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES Phone Calumet 3052 Phone Calumet 3052 High Class Cabaret BELMONT CAFE SAM LANGFORD, Prop. Undefeated Heavyweight Champion of the World CABARET 3035 So. State Street CHICAGO, ILL. BELMOND SAM LANG Undefeated Heavyweight CABA 3035 So. State Street North American Life & Casualty Co. The Oldest Casualty Company in the Northwest QBenefits range from $15 to $130 per month according to occupa- tion and amount of Premium paid. QProtect your wages with one of our Combination Health and Acci- dent Policies. Office open Wednesdays and Saturdays Evenings HOVEY STITH Gen'l Agt. Room 608, 211 Grand Ave. MILWAUKEE RESTAURANT When in Milwaukee visit the ELITE CAFE Meals at all hours Lunches 10-15-20c and up ROBERT WHITE, Prop. 267 Fourth St. Arel Director and Embalmer 352 Herrodsburgh, Ky. Olden, Lady Embalmer calls. Autamobile Service. between Burgin and Her- n' STOR HINGTON AV WISCON SUPPLIES MILK re Milk Co. W. WASHINGTON AVE. Trunk Man Main Street on All Kinds of FOODS, TRUNKS, AND VALISES IT CAFE FORD, Prop. Ghampion of the World ARET CHICAGO, ILL. S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry,Game,Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee PHONE 805 140 S. Blair Street VERGES TRANSFER LINE Prompt Taxi Service M. H. YOURE ON AVENUE NISCONSIN High Class Cabaret