Wisconsin Weekly Blade

Don't Forget To Shop Early "And Avoid The Rush", And--Get Better Bargains THE WISCONSIN Social Church and Lodge News. (Blade News Service.) The Blade wishes to announce that a great campaign is now on to get subscribers. In order to make it just what you want, we must have your support. You have asked us to do certain things with which you should help. We are as anxious as you and with your assistance we will fill every requirement. Read our articles on uplift, and progressiveness, consider their import, and then send in your subscription, to boost a worthy cause. Don't wait for us to call, but remember that the Blade Office at 3128 Dearborn St. is always open to receive subscriptions and assist you in any way we can. No better business can any of us pursue, than to disseminate good literature among our people; and no time is more appropriate than now. We can give employment to several people who are willing to work for $3.00 per day. Employment in which you will come in contact with the progressive, ambitious and intelligent men and women of the race, employment that any should be proud of, don't waste your time on losing propositions, but apply at once to the Blade office, 3128 Dearborn St. and make a good fat purse for Christmas, as well as a name as a benefactor. Mr. Jimmie Addams and Miss Hattie Sargent were guests of honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Person's, 3805 Rhodes Ave., where a lovely dinner was served Sunday evening. Mr. Addams highly entertained all present with some rare piano selections, and Miss Sargent sang most beautifully. It is rumored that Mr. Addams has induced Miss Sargent to change her name soon. If he has, he is a lucky boy, and her friends don't think she will get cheated. They have our best wishes. Mr. J. H. Smith, 1720 Crawford Ave., Chicago, has been on the sick list for some time and he may take a vacation of a few weeks when he gets his relief. He has been in the employment of the C. & N. W. R. R. nearly thirty years as Chef. And is very popular among his coworkers. One of the new attractions among the many at Odd Fellows Hall is the newly organized Ladies' Club, an auxiliary to the Odd Fellows Social Club. The club sprung into existence a few weeks ago under the leadership of a few of the active and energetic members of the House Holds. Since its organization it has made rapid strides and promises fair to be one of the most progressive clubs of its kind. The membership is composed of inmates of the various Households and has increased far beyond expectation. The object of the club is to bring about a more social relationship among the members of the various branches of the order, and the club extends a most cordial invitation to female inmates of the Household who are willing to live up to the principal for which we organized and to help strengthen the bond of friendship to come and join us or see our chairman on membership, Mrs. Lou Ella Young. Each Thursday evening we are found in the club room for a social evening, with the exception of the third Thursday, which is the time set apart for the transaction of all business. We are also pleased to state that the Brother Odd Fellows under the leadership of Major Beasley, have spared no pains in showing every lady all courtesy and have done much to make each evening spent in the club room one of enjoyment. The officers elect are: Miss Emma McGowan, Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, First Vice President. Mrs. A. Winfield, Second Vice President. Mrs. Ella G. Berry, Sec'y. Mrs. Mary Harsh, Cor. Sec'y. Mrs. Florence Titus Treas. Margaret Harris, Sargent at Arms. Cornell Charity Club was entertained in the home of Mrs. Katherine Jones, 3712 Dearborn St., Friday, Nov. 2d, with Mrs. Ella G. Berry as hostess. A very interesting meeting was held, with Mrs. Mary Higgins, vice president, presiding. September closed a very successful two year reign as president of the club for Mrs. Berry and some of the members who fully appreciated the service rendered by the out going president thought to show in a tangible way their appreciation by presenting to Mrs. Berry a very beautiful lavalier, the presentation speech being made by Mrs. Minnie E. Roach in a few well chosen words. Mrs. Rosa (Continued on Page 3.) A. E. P. N. F. 9109 District Supervisor of Madison, Milwaukee, Fond du Lac and Oshkosh, who is daily receiving congratulations and praise for the work he is doing for his race and order. He is constantly in demand to deliver addresses. On last Monday night he was in Rockford, ill., tomorrow night he will speak at Camp Grant and Sunday in Beloit, Wis. Brookport, Ill. Rev. J. H. Sidis, P. E. of the Cairo Dist. of the A. M. E. Conference, held his first Quarterly Conference here on the 9th. He spoke very encouragingly to the members of Bethel A. M. E. church for their loyalty and the work they had accomplished. All reports showed that the church was prospering. Mrs. Mattie Rodgers went to Paducah, Ky., last week to see her sister, Mrs. Louisa Brad- 1820 Ruling Power of Eden District Grand Household No. 18. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. ARFETTER MILLER D. G. M N. G. Cairo. Ill. A woman of executive ability, positive and unassuming. Read her proclamation and send in your donation to help the Inmates of E. St. Louis. In presenting the following letters and quotations we do so in the interest of the District and sincerely trust that all Households in the Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction will take notice of the same. The office of Indiana District Grand Household No. 9 G. U. O. of O. F. Mrs. M. L. Washington D. G. M. N. G., 716 E. Eleventh St. New Albany, Ind., Sept. 20 '17. Mrs. Eva T. Dean D. G. Recorder of Illinois, Champaign, Ill. shaw, who fell from a car and broke her arm. Mrs. Lucy McGooden, after a two months' illness, is able to sit up. Miss Carrie Moorland, formerly of this city, but now residing in Metropolis, visited the last week. Misses Luella Petty, Carrie Moorland, Minnie Jordan, Mary Wetherspoon and Zella Thorp were shopping in Paducah, Ky. last week. Rev. J. B. McCrary, pastor of Unity Baptist Church, filled his appointment here Sunday at 11 A. M., returning home in the afternoon. Mrs. Adeline Givens of Unionville near here, while trying to put out a fire that was near her house, the fire caught her clothes and burned her to death. The deceased was the grandmother of Mrs. Nina Bryant and Addie Smith of this city. We extend to them our sincere sympathies. Mrs. Mahala Reaves after visiting relatives in Paducah for three weeks, returned home on the 10 inst. Miss Ora Smith, after two weeks' illness is able to be out again. PROF HOVER STITH The Insurance Man. Read his ad and let him insure you in a reliable Company, against sick- ness, accident and death. WEEKLY BLADE :: My dear sister: I am sending you a letter for observation. I find that Mrs. Caldwell has invaded a number of Households under the guise of D. G. M. N. G. of Illinois. Kindly let me know who is D. G. M. N. G. now. I don't like to take advantage of anyone, but I don't want them to have a chance to take one of me. See? I will appreciate any information you will give respecting Mrs. Caldwell. Yours in P. H. P. (Signed) M. L. Washington. Dear Sister Washington: Dear Sister Washington: I have been entertaining in my home since September 7th to 17th, Mrs. E. J. Caldwell D. G. M. N. G. of Illinois. She met our lodge the 7th and gave a beautiful talk. She was here in the interest of "The Ladies Knights of the World." She was not successful in organizing here. I never met her before. Mrs. Washington may I ask a question? She, Mrs. Caldwell tells me their minutes are no more than $1.20 per dozen. Why are ours more? Lovingly yours in P. H. P. (Signed) Minnie P. Marshall. The above are two of many similar letters received from throughout the country at the Wisconsin Blade Office from District Grand Most Noble Governor's. We have authoritative information that the Ex-D. G. M. N. G. of the District has usurped honor and privileges from the present D. G. M. N. G. of Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction in Wisconsin also. MILWAUKEE'S NEW HOUSE HOLD HELPMATE NO. 5833. P. N. F. Thos. Jackson Praised For Effort. D. G. R. N. G. Lou Ella Young Chicago, in charge of initiation. P. D. G. M. N. G. Nora F. Taylor conducting Dedication. (By Staff Correspondent.) Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 15. On last Friday night the Oddfellows and Ruths of the Cream City were in high spirits. The occasion w as the setting up of Helpmate Household 5833. Phyliss Wheatley, 4863 Madison, made it possible for the worthy men and women to become Ruths. D. G. R. N. G. Lou Ella Young of Chicago was in charge of the initiation and was ably assisted by Marion Buekner, C. M. Josey W. R., 4863 Madison, Sarah-Tate, R. N. G. Mamie Sommers, M. N. G. Mable Moore, N. G. McPhedas, W. S. Mary Cephas and R. S. Annie Owens of Esther Household, Milwaukee, Wis. P. M. N. G. Florence Titus H. H. No. 1277. P. M. N. G. FLORENCE TITUS, Mrs. Shockley, Wilene Hudson H. H. No. 1078, Clara Shanklin, H. H. 1078 and Celia Printice, H. H. No. 44 Chicago, Ill. In all there were four House- holds from Chicago, one from Milwaukee and one from Madison, Wisconsin, represented by fifteen Inmates Twenty-five of the thirty-eight candidates enrolled, were initi ated. The dedicatory service was conducted by the idol of the district, P. D. G. M. N. G. Nora F. Taylor, Household 153, Chicago, Ill. The occasion will long be remembered by those present. P. N. F. Carl Prevatt, Golden Link No. 9520, was honored with the office of trustee of the New Household. He is an active official in Calvary Baptist church, and has made himself popular through his efficient executive ability. It is said that he is indeed an asset to the corp of officers of Help Mate No. 5833. Thomas L. Jackson P. N. F. Thomas L. Jackson was lauded on every hand for the success of his splendid effort. To him is rightfully accorded great praise for his fraternal endeavors in Milwaukee and the district. A couple of years ago he presented Eden District with Golden Link Lodge, 9520, which is the brother lodge to Help Mate No. 5833. Read his address in our next issue. P. N. F. Jackson is not only a faithful Odd Fellow, Lodge man, founder and conscientious church worker, noted throughout his career for results, but is a paid subscriber and regular reader of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade, the official organ of the Odd Fellows and Households of Ruth of Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction to which every loyal member is subscribing. P. N. F. Carl Prevatt Golden Link No. 9520 A full list of the officers and the public reception will appear in our next issue. Don't fail to order your copy early, if you don't pay your yearly subscription which is the cheapest and surest way to get the paper. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade is always on sale at Scott Bros. News Stand, 291 Fourth St. or may be had by sending the yearly subscription direct to the Blade office, 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Nov. 15. Mrs. Washington Holmes, 291 Fifth St., who was run down by a street car is slowly recovering in Dr. Fowle's hospital, Case and Ogden streets. Her daughter Mrs. Lillian Slade of Chicago is here visiting her. Mr. and Mrs. M. King has moved from 287 Sixth St. to 1025 Winnebago St. Mrs. Jennie Sandford 430 Seventh St., entertained the Woman's Improvement Club Friday afternoon. Luncheon was served 7,000 Members. Mrs. Gertrude Ford, 724 Winnebago St., had a tumor removed from her left eye by Dr. W. S. Darling. For the first time during the forty year history of St. Mark A. M. E. church 497 Fourth St., the choir was entertained last week. The hostess was Mrs. E. Latham of Reservoir St. Elaborate refreshments were served. Mrs. Carter is enjoying an immense popularity in the catering field. She is domiciled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Ford 724, Winnebago St. Miss Eleanore Revells will give an entertainment to assist in a fund to be used for purchasing dishes for St. Mark A. M. E. church. The performance will be staged at the church Nov. 28. Miss Elinor Revels and her able assistants are sparing neither time nor labor to make the concert on the 28th inst. a grand success. The Grand Promenade given by Golden Links Lodge 9520 G. U. O. O. F. on the 12th inst. was a great success. the committee to provide cheer for the Milwaukee boys at Camp met at Attorney De Reefs' office on Tuesday evening and took definite steps to carry out its purpose. St. Mark's A. M. E. church is in the midst of a Revival Rev. T. L. Scott of Chicago is assisting. The more than 200 flags distributed at the recent departure of the select-men were donated by Mr. Edw. Monroe of the Turf Hotel. A letter received from Mr. H. R. Gant at Camp Custer indicates that he is pleased and surprised at the pleasant surroundings. Mme. Gladys Sellers-Smack gives a benefit concert Nov. 15 for Mrs. George W. Williams who has been an invalid for more than a year. Chas Graves, 922 Winnebago St., son of Mrs. Sofie Graves-Lochenschmidt, returned from Camp Custer Training Camp and was quietly married to Miss Estella Johnson Sunday afternoon at his home. In the evening a reception was tendered about fifty select friends. Miss Myrtle Graves has not been feeling well the past few days, but is able to be out. Milwaukee, Wis. Ruben Jones is on the sick list. H. H. Owens. 624 Poplar St., well known resident and church worker of the city is among our many recent subscribers. Mrs. J. Sorrell, 416 Chestnut street, the well known property owner and club worker of Iowa is planning to visit her home for an indefinite period. Mrs. Sorrell was formerly affiliated with the Iowa State Federation of Women's clubs. She is an efficient business woman and thrifty enough to realize that she was saving $1.10 when she paid her yearly subscription to the Blade in advance last week. Miss Hazel Bradley, 348 Fourth St., who has so credibly held the position of head usher at the Palace Theatre some time, is planning a trip to the Windy. LOYAL MADISONIANS Every patriotic citizen of Dane County is expected to attend the last Loyalty Demonstration of the year give under the auspices of the Patriotic Organizations of Dane County Council of Defense, which will be staged in the Auditorium at Stoughton Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, at 7:45 o'clock. The International Mate Quartette will have general charge of the singing. Admission free. Every body welcome. The special Ped. White and Blue train will leave Madison, C. M. & St. Paul Depot. West Side, at 7:00 P. M., and will start on the return trip about 10:30 P. M. Fare for round trip only 70c. Tickets will be on sale and distributed at Room 1, No. 2 S. Carroll Street Wisconsin Weekly Blad & National Journal of Opinion and Ps Circulation. Entered as second-class r:tter Tune 8, 1916, at the post office a Madison, Wis. under the Act 0: March 3, 181° PT o re ie 4 "J. ANTHONY JOSE?, Editor and Manager. uHO, H. DE REEY Contributing Exdiver. MILWAUKEE BRANCi H. B. Kina Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT L. J. OUSLY 1. 7. BURRELL Traveling Represercativs. SUBSCRIPTIL ORG YORE... ecco eee e eee c eee eo $1.60 Six months .......secesesees 1.00 Three months ......cceeceees 6M aa as NOTICK. a ca The D, G. L. is not responsibie fer any financial obligation of The Blade Address nil communications to Tae Wisconsin WEEKLY BLApE, 312 N. Henvy £t. Moncy sent by express mondy vider, or regiscered letter at our own rirh, ctherwise at risk of the pender. THE KNOCKERS I know he must be doing well, T know he’s getting on, His work has now begun to tel His struggle time has gone; He now has passed the dreary days, The lonesome ones and grim, And now is treading better ways For folks are knocking him His skill has caught the eye o men, His worth is seen at last, He's left the throng that’ knew him when ¢ His skies were overcst. e’s won the laurel for his brow By toil and pluck and vim, And he is doing real work now For, folks are knocking him The knocker is a curions cuss, He never starts to whine Or fling his envious shaft at us Until our work is fine. It’s only men with skill to do Real work he tries to block. And so congratulations to The man the knockers knock —Detroit Free Press. BLADELETS Be polite, not servile. » Ave you doing your bit? Your life is largely what you wake it, If you are a man, then demand a man’s right. Our advertisers solicit your trade and assure you fair treat ment. Prejudice is the result of ig noranee: men are less kindly disposed toward things they do not understand, We would rather be a toad and feed upon the miasmal vap: ors of the rushes than to be a vile purveyor of evil reports concern ing our neighbor, ‘The world can never be “safe for demoeracy’” so long as Ku Klux Klans, Vigilance Commit tees and Lynching parties con tinue to thrive in Democracy’s brightest exponent, The brightest spot in this en: tire war business is the cheerful spirit with which Americans. of African descent are assuming their obligations. Let the good work go on, OUR DUTY In the perilous times which now confronts our country, there is no time for bickery. Unole Sam expects every man to do his duty. The strong arm of the enemy has attacked the very foundation of our Government, and threat ened the very citadel of human OUR GIRLS The following, under _ the above heading, clipped from the Chieago Defender, rings true and deserves aewide _ publicity. For that reason and the further reason that it aptly expresses our sentiments, perhaps better, than we can, we give it this edi- torial space. It is well worth a carefut reading, and we com. mend it to our readers: | Killing the fatted Calf when ‘our truant boys return home is all very well and good and shows a Christian-like spirit, but what of our wayward girls when they tire of the bright lights and no longer care to travel the illusive road that leads to certain de- struction? Do they receive the same hearty welcome when they step over the threshold as that aceorded their erring brothers? The boy who drifts into the outer world and breaks every law. of God and man, or attempts to, with the slightest show of re- pentance is taken back into the home, and so-called society, with its open arms, welcomes him, The winds of summer blow over him, his mistakes are brushed aside with the remark that “boys will be boys. and must sow their wild oats."’ Every opportunity is giv- en him to make good. He is a welcome visitor in exclusive homes, and his suit for the hand of some pure, sweet young girl is looked upon with favor by doting mammas and indulgent papas. The young girl who errs — it matters not under what eircum- stances, how much she repents, how earnestly she strives to bury her one false step—earries the yoke of seorn about her neck un- liberty. In the effort to combat the common foe, it is not the fight of the white man nor the fight of the Negro; it is Ameri- a's fight, and wherever the glor- ious ensign of this Republic, the spotless stars and bars lead the way, duty beckons to every American citizen to follow in its its walk. | Though some be white and some be black, all are American ‘citizens and in’ such an evil it he- hooves both races to bury the hatchet, and lay aside armour of daring muskerty, let the brother in white grasp the hand of the brother in black and each dwel- ling on principles of love, loyalty and patriotic devotion, ‘let the one consent to rise or fall as his jvother rises or fall; — and prompted by the love of God our Father, and man our brother, go forth to do and dare to the glory of one and the good of the other, BELOIT (Blade News Service) Betoit, Wis., Nov, 15,—Rev. JS. A. Miteham attended the dedicatory services at Rockford Sunday. Rt. Bishop Copplin officiated. The Bishop was guest of Rey. JS. A. Mitcham Tuesday, At night he addressed a large audi enee at the A. M. EB. Church. G. W. Barr, Jr. is improved. W_S. Williams, is indisposed. The body of Mrs. Conners who died at Mendota, Wis., ar rived in the city Monday night The deceased suffered from a complication of ailments whieh resulted in her death. Mesdames M, Bell, Monanns and Johnson, the three colored ladies on the Bureau of Chari ties, participated ereditably in the effort of the organization te raise $5,000.00 last week. They co-operated with white captains and covered the territory as: signed them, — satisfactorily With sneh women on the board We predict better conditions for the race in this city in the fu ture. A.W. Knight arrived hur riedly in the city a few nights ago and among other things called up the Baptist: minister, Read the Blade and tind out in the next issue for what. Mrs. Thomas, Freeport, TL. stopped in Beloit on her way home from Milwaukee, Wis She was the guest of Mrs, A Pinson, 1338 Athletic St. The Emanuel Missionary So: ciety met at the home of Mrs P. Olies, Friday. Mrs. Hewett, Dayton, Ohio. til she dies. Her deed might be temporarily overlooked, but nev er forgotten; how deeply it is covered depending upon her s0 cial or financial condition, It’s the way of the world, we glibly say, and add our little push te her downward career as thought lessly aswe would brush the dusi from our clothing. It isn’t fair, it isn’t right. I isn't just, it isn’t a fifty-fifty proposition, Why the necessity of two standards—one for men the other for women? Is a crime committed by..a man the less de. testable? If women are, in real ity, the weaker sex, is it not th duty of the stronger to care for the weaker? Where is that. Chris tian spirit that teaches to forgive is divine? To sic in cruel judg ment on erring women and con- demn them to earthly torture while permitting their brothers who are equally guilty, if not ‘more guilty, of social crimes to go sec'-free, stamps one as a fol- lower of his satanic majesty rather than a follower of Christ and his teachings. We are all human, all liable to make missteps. It is the solemn duty of parents to personally. di- rect_the movements of their boy ‘or girl until he or she becomes of age or old enough and mentally strong enough to differentiate right from wrong. A special safeguard should be thrown around our girls because of the very fact that there are — two standards, with the odds all in favor of the boys. Parents usu- ally reap what they sow — the child negleeted is like the rose neglected, soon surrounded with weeds that choke out the sn light and wither the soul. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Prince, who, with her daughter recently of Jackson, Tenn,, aré residing with her son at 1041 ‘Forest Avenue. Mr, Sedell lost two fingers in /# recent accident while at work ‘The program rendered by the B.Y. P.U. of the Emanuel Bap ‘tist church was filled with in terest and enthusiasm. — Mes dames Ora L. Bradford and Onie Barr and A. Pinson sang ‘The attendance jwas large. A lively contest is on betweer the Sunday School, B. Y. P. U and the Woman's Missionary Society, for the banner offered as a prize to the department selling the most tickets for th¢ bazaar Nov. 27, 28, 29. A chureh building is badly needed by the Baptist of Beloit It will take a long time to get i at the Se and Le rate. Many peuple think when they put money in the church, it i lost for ever, but not so. Tt i the best investment you coulé make. Mr. J. Hf. Hackler, 425 2 Grand Ave., is among the pro gressive business race meno} the city Earn Big Money BRT EOGN FEMBRT LOL If you want to earn big money, Write for particulars, Many ‘are making as high as $25 per week. Turner & Reuben | BROKERS 319 N. 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We do not urge | you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will — bring one. You decide if you wish to keeep it. Phone 4400 Madison Gas & Electric Company | 126 East Main Street The Emanuel Jackson Undertaking Co. 2559-61 South State Street CHICAGO. ILL. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Reliable Service, ReasonablePrices, CourteousTreatment Frée Chapel in Connection Complete Line of Funeral Goods Autos for Hire OWNERS AND DIRECTORS Dan M. Jackson, Geo, T. Kersey, David A. McGowan, Ahmed A. Rayner PHONE: CALUMET 6164 Out of town shipments 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. Deber tures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steenaland, Pros. and Treas WAP. Morris, Vice Pres J.@. 0, Zehnter, View Pres B. ¥. 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FOR RENT 1 House 3 Rooms, 1st class basement, 1st class condition, 709 Regent St. 1 House 3 Rooms, 7 S. Murray St. Phone——Apply to Wilson Gordon 7 S. Murray St. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade representative will probably call at your home soon. Please have your $1.50 ready for your yearly subscription. Send your news items into the Blade office. We will gladly print them for you if they are not to lengthy. Mrs. Phoebe Lawrence, 312 N. Henry St., is much improved after a serious cold last week. Mr. Joe Gentry visited the Blade office last week. We were delighted to see him out. J. S. Mosely has been complaining with lumbago. T. E. Hines was indisposed this week. Rev. Moses Jefferson paid The Blade office a visit this week. He is filling the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in the absence of the Pastor. He also paid his subscription of $1.50 for the year. COME THOU AND DO LIKE-WISE. The many friends of Capt. Jas. Vance will be delighted to see him in Madison this week. Victor Corquire, who has been in Milwaukee and Chicago during the fall, has returned to Madison for the winter. Don't forget the Thanksgiving dinner and Literary Program at the G. A. R. Hall, Nov. 29. Dinner served from 12 to 7:30 P. M. Full program next week in the Blade. Little Allene Buckner, accompanied her mother to Rockford last week. Our Secretary and Treasurer, Wm. R. Carmichael, is expected to be in Madison the week end from Camp Grant. "Bill," as he is familiarly called has been made Messenger. The Helpers Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Josey Tuesday, as the guest of The Boys' of the Club and had a full business meeting as well as an extremely pleasant social hour. Mrs. J. A. Billingslia, Jr., 549 Conklin Place, received a telegram that some of her relatives were very low and she left for her home in North Carolina Wednesday A. M. Mrs. Geo. Buckner and Mrs. Minnie Brown attended the dedicatorial services of the A. M. E. Church at Rockford Sunday. Miss G. M. Reuben was a guest at dinner in the home of Mrs. Geo. Buckner Wednesday. The "Boys" of the Helpers Club entertained the Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Josey Tuesday evening. Mrs. M. Thomas moved from 625 to 814 Milton St. Her children have had whooping cough but are better now. YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BLADE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN OUR ADS. Miss Gladys Buckner, now at the New York Training Camp, will leave he latter part of the month for Texas. Her present address is Post 32. Plattsburgh, N. Y., Care Major H. H. Bateman. OSHKOSH (Blade News Service) Rav-Grotschell. John D. Ray and Miss Esther I. Grotschell of this city were married at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Ida Ray, 310 Division St., Wednesday evening, Nov. 7th at 9 p. m. by Rev. G. M. Wesig, pastor of the Christian Lutheran Church. The couple were the recipients of many congratulations and useful presents. Winifred Ray, brother of the groom, and Miss Ella Grotschell, sister of the bride, were best man and maid of honor, respectively. The wedding cake was a present from Mrs. Rasinnia Hill, Fond du Lac. Mrs. Ida Ray served a wedding supper. Those present were Mesdames Rosinnia and Harriett Hill, Messrs. and Mesdames Harvey Morgan, Perry Morgan, Fond du Lac; Miss Julia Mason, Messrs. S. Jacks; S. Robinson, Chicago, Ill.; Mesdames J. Netter and Eva Rice; Misses Loais Newsome, Ada, Nina and Claudie Benedict; Della Jones, Laura and Emma Tech, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Freeman, Messrs. Chas, Grotschell, father of the bride, Eli Rice, William Netter, Martin Moon. Mr. Ray is a recent graduate from the Tomah Indian School, Tomah, Wis., and is a shipping clerk for F. B. Eves, Wholesale Grocer Co. The couple will be at home to their many friends, at 310 Division St. Nov. 15th. Winefred Ray left immediately after the wedding for a hunting trip up state. The Stork Special stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wright and left an eight pound baby boy. Mother and baby are getting along nicely. Father is all smiles. Mrs. Knowles, Chicago, has been visiting Mrs. A. Green here, for the past three weeks. Both ladies are pioneers of Oshkosh but Mrs. Knowles moved to Chicago forty years ago. She left Wednesday for home. Mrs. E. D. Clendenen has been on the sick list but is greatly improved. Miss Florence Washington has gone to Manitowoc for an indefinite visit with her aunt and cousin Mrs. and Miss Mullen. Norman Person, Chicago was guest of the Moon and Smith family Monday, Nov. 12. Mrs. Person is quite well after a long illness. Madison's share in keeping our million young men Fit to Fight and Fit to come homs is $35,000 Help Supply the Money! Madison Branch, National War Work Council of Y. M. C. A. GAY BUILDING Space Contributed by Boyd Co. and Merchants & Saving Bank. W O N If you would eco the oppo Walr WOMEN u would economize—he the opportunity Walt-Ove WOMEN If you would economize—here is the opportunity Walk-Over SHOES Values $4.00 to $7.00 $2.95 an A P All High-grade button Dull and Pat 200 Pairs, B 95 c Sale Contiunes A SEE WINDOW WALK-OVER J. F. ROSE & CO. Please Remember WALK at 15 West Main Street and bears that trademark. VISIT OUR LUNCH ROOM 2.95 and $2.4 A PAIR high-grade button and laced S Dull and Patent Leather 100 Pairs, Broken Line 95 cents Contiunes A Few Days Lo SEE WINDOW DISPLAY WALK-OVER BOOT S SEE & CO. 15 W. M. Remember WALK-OVERS are sold on Most Main Street and every WALK-O- trademark. T OUR H ROOM All High-grade button and laced Shoes of Dull and Patent Leather 200 Pairs, Broken Lines 95 cents Sale Contiunes A Few Days Longer SEE WINDOW DISPLAY Please Remember WALK-OVERS are sold exclusively at 15 West Main Street and every WALK-OVER Shoe bears that trademark. ROCKFORD, ILL. 221 So. Wyman St., South of Interurban R.R.Sta. Prices 10-15-20 and up F. N. PAYNE, Prop. 15-20 and up YNE, Prop. FINAL CLEARANCE SALE Women's Suits $26.75 Suits reduced to $21.00 $27.50 Suits reduced to $21.75 $28.00 Suits reduced to $22.75 $29.50 Suits reduced to $24.25 $30.00 Suits reduced to $25.50 $35.00 Suits reduced to $26.50 $36.75 Suits reduced to $29.50 HinrichsDryGoods Company 3 South Pinckney Street MEN omize—here is tunity Over d $2.45 AIR and laced Shoes of Cohn's GENERAL STORE 754-6 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE MADISON • WISCONSIN SCHOOL SUPPLIES Children's Wear—Knee Pants, Blouses, Hosiery and Shoes PHONE 3006 The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN United State Capital Surplus and Un OFFICERS A A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Sater, No. 144 United States Depository ( Surplus and Undivided Profits $440) OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR Cloudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice- Clerk Vice-President F. W. Hoyt Oensland H. L. Moseley Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier No. 144 States Depository and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR Agent F. G. Brown, Vice-President President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier H. Sater, Assistant Cashier 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 W. E. WILLIAMS Licensed Embalmer Funerai Director ns Undertaking Parlors 309 E. Wilson St. Madison Williams Und Telephone 4229 Williams Undertaking Parlors the 4229 309 E. Wilson St. HAVE YOUR GOWNS, HATS, COATS 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 rewefreshness Steam Dye Works Old Reliable." Established 1884. W. STRELOW, Prop. Phone 2485 Madison Steak "The Old Reliable 116 S. Pinckney St. W. STR THE Madison Steam Dye Works "The Old Reliable." Established 1884. kney 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 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 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 ear GROWE N. C. A R A C E E Persons in the South can get the days earlier by writing THE S GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812 N. C. Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. 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. Cars to you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatre All rooms have hot and cold running water, Telephone, Elec- 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 $ Third Street and Wabash CHICAGO, ILL. In Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars to you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatre have hot and cold running water, Telephone, Elec- Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE PER DAY - $1.00 to PER WEEK - $3.50 to $ Street and Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Red, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars take within a block of the hotel. Minutes to Principal Theatres cold running water, Telephone, Electric Lights, and Elevator Service day and night. MS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE $1.00 to $3.00 $3.50 to $12.00 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 No.144 MRS. W. E. WILLIAMS Assistant Embalmer. DRESS THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. Phone 2485 (Continued from page 1) Chicago, Ill. Fonche and Mrs. Roach were the promoters of the movement. A pleasant Sunday afternoon was had at St. Matthews A. M. E. Zion church, 4838 Dearborn St., last Sunday. A very splendid program was rendered and apparently enjoyed by all present. The Trustees Aid, one of the Auxiliaries of the church, made a splendid showing. Its entire membership being present with new badges. Mrs Sallie Stewart, the president, is thoroughly alive and is ever at her post. The ladies of the second ward are doing all in their power and leaving no stone unturned to land Major R. R. Jackson better known as Fighting Bob in the council chamber as the next alderman of the ward. The election of Mr. Jackson at the spring election means the salvation of the negro in the ward. We are moving slowly but surely on to victory. Let every race loving man and woman who are residents of the ward and have not registered to heed the clarion call, register when registration day rolls round and be prepared to stand and be counted. Be not swayed by any false ideas or sentiments but do your duty. You owe it to your God, your home and your community. Help those that are assisting us to make this paper a source of information for the race. Mrs. Monice Fletcher, 4758 Dearborn St., departed this life on the 6th., at the age of 97. The remains were shipped to Cairo for burial. The Blade extends sympathy to the bereaved. Mr. Jas. Harris was in the city a few days ago, owing to the severe illness of his wife. Edward Williams, an expert carpenter, has secured a six month job in Indiana Harbor repairing, and building in general. ```markdown ``` Edward Burton, crack musician of the K. of P. band was lost to the men on account of the draft. Sergant John Meadows of A company Eighth Inf. writes that things are O. K. with him and the boys in Houston, Texas, with the exception of missing State Street and the Lassics. The Home Guard, Col. Marshall commanding, expect to take possession of the 8th Inf. armory soon. Arnett Lodge 7455 is still making progressive strides. Brother Allen, W. M. P. G. M. C. No. 20 was with us last Saturday night and made some good points in his remarks as to the benefit of the Council asking the assistance of the Lodge by becoming members. Brother Charlie Griffin, R. W. Wells, and Coleman spoke on the need of Lodges taking care of their old members (Chartered) when they are financially, or physically unable to care for themselves. Brother Carroll was relieved. We were honored with the presence of Brother Jas, Harris, C. Jones of Golden Link, 9520 Milwaukee; Rev. Brother Handy of Englewood Lodge and Williams. Every member who means business will attend the initiation meeting on the 17th. under the jurisdiction of Golden Fleece. Brother Burrell, our D. G. L., will be on hand. Don't fail to attend. The banquet planned by this Lodge has been postponed on account of the high cost of living and for the purpose of being loyal and patriotic. Mrs. Etta Cihen, 3133 Ellis Ave., is confined to her bed this week. We are sorry to hear of the continued illness of Miss H. Davidson. A very interesting lecture was delivered at the South Park M. E. church on Sunday last, by Dr. C. M. Granderson, subject: "Yoking the Ox with the Ass." He dwelt on the unsatisfactory marriages, unstable businesses, demoralization of social attraction and the delinquent members of all churches. He will lecture at the same church on Tuesday evening, Nov. 20th. Subject: "What is the matter with Sambo." Mrs. Malinda Craig has returned to the city after a month's visit to her sister in Atlanta, Ga. NAOMI HOUSEHOLD Naomi Housemold of Ruth No. 1073 G. W. O. O. F. met Friday, Nov. 10, 1917, with a large attendance. Regular routine of business. Few sick. The membership roll is still increasing. The Ruth Club is doing nicely, the members are spending pleasant Thursday evenings playing whist, checkers, billiards and bowling. Refreshments are served and all Ruthites are invited to join. On Saturday, Nov. 17, all inmates are invited to visit the Desdemonia Juvenile Society. Contribution was lifted for the distressed Inmates and Brothers of East St. Louis. Brother Wm. Gains of Strangers Rest Household, visited us and gave us some encouraging remarks. All members will please subscribe for the Wisconsin Blade. Get others to help you to help us make The Blade not only a source of information, but a teacher of MORALS. L. T. Burrell, 3128 Dearborn St. Arthur Perkins, 455 E. 31st St. Phone Douglass 8560. FOND DU LAC (Blade News Service) Mr. and Mrs. H. Frizer, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Clendenen, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, Miss Josephine Smith and Winifred Ray were among the many Oshkosh guests at Wright's Just Right Orchestra entertainment given in Fond du Lac Thursday evening, at the G. A. R. Hall. Mrs. Anna Hill and Mrs. D. L. Jones served a dainty luncheon. Dancing and music by the Orchestra were features of entertainment. Miss Kate Williams will leave soon for Jacksonville, Florida, to visit her mother. Mrs. J. W. Smith of Oshkosh will accompany her to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Francis, Fond du Lac, will reside in Chicago in the future. HOUSEHOLDS LOSE $3000 (Blade News Service) Cairo, Ill., Nov 15th. City of Dexter No. 2702 and Household No. 491 Mound City Illinois, lost their entire property valued at $3000 in a recent fire. PRINTER WANTED Big compensation. Write Employment dept. Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 319 N. Henry St. Madison, Wis. Don't forget to pay your subscription to the Wisconsin Weekly Blade. It is past due. Be sure to read our adds. They contain good bargains. BUY A CAMERA. HAVE YOUR WORK DONE BY THE PHOTO ART HOUSE, 212 STATE ST. PICTURES AND PICTURE FRAMING IS OUR BUSINESS We have a most complete line of Pictures & Frames McKillop Art Co. 527 State SHOP EARLY C Military Watches To the soldier boy in khaki, whether in the U. S. A., or "somewhere in France" a military watch is well nigh indispensable. We have a nice line, any one of which will make a gift that will be appreciated. GAMM'S 9 West Main Street $15 -- $18 Suits and O'ercoats You will find here good,serviceable all wool garments at these prices, that wool materials h in the last six months. Best all-around Su staple garments for m at the popular prices o $15.00 ar at these prices, despite the fact that wool materials have advanced terribly in the last six months. 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