Wisconsin Weekly Blade

THE WISCONSIN VOL. II JOSEPH H. TAYLOR, A HUST LING LOUISIANA FARMER The Story of His Great Success a Wonderful Inspiration (Special to The Blade.) Covington, La., Mar. 8, 1918. Five miles out in the country from here is the modest and unpretentious farm of a humble Negro. He is a man 44 years old; and until nine years ago was the hostler for John T. Gibbons, a wealthy merchant of New Orleans. He has served the Gibbons family for many years in this capacity; however, when his parents "back home" became too old and enfeebled to do the work on the little farm which his father bought before he was born, young "Joe" Taylor "felt the call" to return to the country. This he did, bringing his wife and little son with him. In the first place Mr. Taylor has actually added to the farm until it consists of more than 150 acres of land: and he has so much more stock on hand than his father had before him that it would take too long here to detail it. In order to get some idea of the results of the push, enthusiasm and progressiveness of the man, let us note the following: This year he planted 12 acres of corn, and this fall gathered a crop of 1,500 bushels of corn; he planted $3\frac{1}{2}$ acres of land in sweet potatoes and gathered 650 bushels of such potatoes—not a bad crop for the year. He "laid by" his corn with cow peas, and gathered over 15 tons of pea-vine hay last month. The older man "pinned all his faith in cotton," but the present master of the manor plants no cotton whatever; and is in fact a far more thrifty and successful farmer as adduced from the simple but eloquent truth that Joe Taylor does not owe anybody a cent, he is absolutely free of any indebtedness whatever. Instead of producing King cotton, Mr. Taylor on the other hand, grows vegetables; and sells his own truck products in the city of Covington here every year. He makes so much from Truck Farming now that it is impossible to know just how much money he earns from his efforts along this line; and he absolutely refuses to divulge the amount himself, or to give any idea as to its value at all. However, from very reliable sources it is estimated that his watermelons and cantaloupes brought over $400 this year. He also sold about 170 bozen eggs at around 30e per dozen; and at least 360 pounds of good country butter at 40e per pound. He owns a canning outfit and his good wife informs the writer that they have canned 200 cans of corn, 175 cans of tomatoes, 125 cans of snapbeans, 135 cans of okra, 150 cans of black berries, etc., etc. This progressive farmer owns a mowing machine, riding harrows, several riding hay rakes and much other valuable modern farm machinery. He also owns 5 horses and 2 mules, 30 hogs, and 36 head of cows, from which much splendid milk is secured for home consumption and for sale. So it can be truly stated, that while he makes a specialty of truck farming, he is also a general farmer of the common sense type. Best of all he really has the re- spect and confidence of his fellow citizens, both white and colored. Merchants here are constantly after Mr. Taylor to buy whatever he needs for himself and his family and farm, and they tell him every week that he can borrow anything, or secure it on credit, and borowr on long time up to around $5,000 in cash money. But he consistently keeps out of debt all the time. He takes no stock in lodges, but he is treasurer for a private school in town, and is an active member of the 2nd Baptist Church. White citizens of prominence in this Parish (County) speak of this humble uneducated colored man as a "good reliable man, and a decent, and most desirable citizen." Cornelius B. Hosmer, 1924 East Stuart Street, Springfield, Illinois. FOND DU LAC AND OSHKOSH NEWS (Blade News Service) Mrs. Florence Wright was an Oshkosh visitor last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scott. Clendenon. Mrs. Solomon Fowler has returned from Iowa, stopping over in Chicago enroute, and was the gust fo Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scott. Mrs. W. S. Hart was a pleasant and welcome guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith this week. Mrs. E. D. Clerendon and baby visited Fond du Lac Thursday, the guest of Mesdames A. Hill and J. W. Wright. We are sorry to state that Mrs. Mary Mathews is still confined to her bed. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Tom Brown has been quite lucky fishing through ice in Lake Winnebago. He handled a large pickeral and several small fish this week. Mrs. J. W. Wright spent Sunday in Neenah as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hart. Mr. Henry Moon of Madison spent a few days in Oshkosh this week with his parents, wife and sisters. Mesdames Smith and Henry. Oweing to his long illness and faithful service with the C. & N. W. D. C. Dept., J. H. Smith, senior chief has been pensioned; his physical conditions remains the same, and his entire family bas been sick this winter. Friends in this city and Fond du Lac will regret to know that Mrs. C. A. Scott and little William are confined to their home in Chicago on account, of illness. We wish them a hasty recovery. If "The Blade" fails to come to your home it's because you have failed to pay up; some of us are past due, so pay up. Send your subscription to the "Wis. Blade", 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis., or notify J. W. Smith, 406 Broad St., Phone 3833, and he will call to collect, receive you and save you postage by so doing. We need the money and every race loving man and woman in Wisconsin or elsewhere need a clean paper like "The Blade." Please pay up. HOR-TO-NA Diplomas Awarded Chicago, Ill. Mrs. P. J. Evans, 4316 Langley Ave., Chicago, Ill., scalp treamer in Hor-to-na System will occupy her beautiful home at 515 E. 41st St., Chicago, Ill., May 1, 1918. Mrs. Evans is General Agent for Hor-to-na Preparation. Instruction given and diplomas awarded. Mrs. Evans and her greatt work is well known to all in the city of Chicago. COUNTRY OF BENIN MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robinson, both of whom have been quite ill are out again, to the delight of their many friends. Mrs. R. B. Montgomery is visiting in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Register for the Primaries. The Forward Movement Literary Society met on Friday last and discussed the relative effects of the beauties of Art and Nature upon the human eye. The discussion was led by Misses Ferguson and Nannie Cammack and Messrs. A. G. Burgette and J. W. Minor. A Club is being formed among the colored men to take an active part in the coming election. Patronize our advertisers; they solicit your trade. St. Mark's Church held Quarterly Meeting on Sunday last. Presiding Elder Higgins preached. Mrs. J. W. Sims is still sick. "The Blade" is your paper; it invites your correspondence on live questions. Write briefly and sign your name; the name will not be published unless you desire it. The usual Sunday services were held at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. Allen Boyd preached an able sermon at the evening service. Lieut. John A. Hall of the 370. Inf. N. G. Army is expected home shortly on a forlough. Mrs. Henry, Rochester, registered at Rev. Thomas' last week. She may make Milwaukee her home. A. MISS MARIE A. BURGETTE Wisconsin Takes Seretaryship of Home March 7, 1918. — The Young Ladies' Culture Circle and their young friends tendered Miss Marie A. Burgette a farewell reception Thursday evening. Miss Burgette left Friday A. M. to resume a position as secretary and stenographer at the Amanda Smith Home, Harvey, Ill. The reception rooms were handsomely decorated in the club colors of pink and green. A delectable menu was served at the reception. Miss Burgette is a native of Milwaukee and a product of the public schools. Her intellectual attainments have been praised by her many thousands friends and acquaintances, among whom are the leading club women, clergymen, lawyers, students and doctors. "The Blade" joins the relatives and friends of this talented young woman in congratulations and very best wishes. We are especially elated over the fact that she has at last broadened her scope of service to her race and country. Washington. D. C.—Moved by the nation-wide appeal on behalf of the five Negroes, members of the 24th Infantry, recently sentenced to be hanged for participation in the Houston, Texas, riot, the President has reprieved them. IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. MILWAUKEE, WIS. (Blade News Service) (Continued on page 4.) This is an ideal place for our people, being centrally locatmodern in every particular. The Center is filling a long felt need among not only for the people of Milwankee, but the race at larg A FAITHFUL SISTER GONE Inmate, Sister Mary Robinson, Queen Hope 2552, Household Sparta, Ill. (The Blade News Service) Queen of Hope Lodge No. 2552 is mourning the death of Sister Mary Robinson. Though we know no words of our own to express the deep, heartfelt sorrow of H. H. of R. No. 2552, over the loss of this our beloved sister. In memory of the deceased sister the Lodge adopted the following resolutions, whereas it has pleased God in His divine providence to take from our midst on the morning of Feb. 17, 1918, our sister; we, the remaining members of Queen of Hope, No. 2552, bow in humble submission to the decree of our Divine Father who doeth all things well. Resolved, that the members of Queen of Hope will ever try to keep the memory green of this our Charter member. Be it further resolved, that the Lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days for our beloved sister. We bow our heads in humble submission to our Divine Father and say "The Lord giveth, and The Lord taketh away; and blessed be the name of The Lord." Be it further resolved that a copy of the resolution be spread on our minutes a copy sent to The Wisconsin Weekly Blade and a copy sent to the bereaved family. Sleep on Sister Robinson until the great sounding of The Gavel that shall call us to assemble around The Sacred Altar in the Grand Lodge in Heaven. Signed, Charlotte Randles. Are you looking forward to the future success of your unborn children? Have you selected a course upon which they will be able to follow? Are you laying a foundation of race pride, qualification, thoughts, and enterprises? When they read your history what will the answer be? If you are interested in them, read the race periodicals, magazines and papers, among them "The Wis. Blade." Oweing to the great amount of illness in our family we failed to supply you with the news last week. We hope to be able to continue the good work if providence permits. Arnett Harper 7455 is still progressing although burdened with an enormous amount of sickness. She is still waving the flag of R. L. and T. welcoming all who may enter. Brother Harper. V. G. of this lodge, is confined to his bed with pneumonia. Brother Wm. Lewis. 212 Austin Ave., is still sick. Mrs. Minnie Sims. 153 W. 38. St. is on the sick list. Mrs. Anna B. Perkins, 455 E WEEKLY BLADE 1880 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SOCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CENTER Pressie Luill W. R. CHICAGO. ILL :: MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT The genial and affable J. Walter Minor is secretary. He is a Georgian, by birth and a graduate of Tuskegee Institut. Rev. J. S. e Wood is warden. 31. St., is ill from nervous breakdown. Mrs. Hattie Bowman, 4220 Clendon Ave., is reported indisposed. One of the members of Arnett Lodge in the person of W. H. Smith holds a position of trust with the Libby McNeal and Libby Co.; he has the respect of the whole plant from the superintendent down. I. T. Burrell, our traveling representative, is indisposed; we wish for him an early discovery. (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3.) BELOIT FOR TEMPERANCE BUT WANTS EQUALITY... Beloit, Wis., Mar. 7.—Among the valuable gifts handed down to us by the conflict of 61 to 65 was that of citizenship and a right to exercise the same. What, therefore, blood, suffering and statesmanship have given to us, let no member of the race dare to destroy for the sake of a little cheap dry notoriety. We in Beloit are for temperance, but surely not at the price some of our so-called friends want us to pay. There is a W. C. T. U. in the state. Let our women go into it undefore to be "Jim Crowed" by any woman or set of women. When we come north there are many things we must leave down home, and measure up to high standards we find at least in Wisconsin. CITIZENS OF TENNESSEE BAND AGAINST MOBBERS (Special to The Blade.) (Special to The Blade.) Nashville, Tenn. Inspired by the present burning at the stake of a Negro at Estill Springs, Tenn., representative, men, leaders in all departments of public activity, met here on Sunday and decided to organize alaw and orderleague looking to the better enforcement of the statues and the cultivation of a higher respect for the law by the citizenship of Tennessee. The league will invite Negroes to co-operate with it. MRS. SARAH NEALY ST. LOUIS. DEAD A beautiful Christian life, a meek and quite unstentious life, a life built upon a foundation of true friendship and Christianity came to a close when the Death Angle summoned from this life Mrs. Sarah Nealy, mother of our friend Dan Nealy. In her advanced age her son Dan cared for her and she wanted for nothing that was not in his power to give. The sad news of the death came to Madison Tuesday at 7:45. At 1:15 her son Dan left over the C. N. W. R. R. for St. Louis. The sympathy of the friends in Madison goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Nealy and the bereaved relatives in this sad hour of grief. 7,000 Members. NO. 38 JULIUS J. KRUG Announces His Candidacy For Sheriff of Dane County on Republican Ticket Wins endorsement of Dane County Bar Association. A young man with a clean and constructive record. More than fifteen years a public servant. MRS. HATTIE BUCKNER Lodge Woman and Citizen, Dies Was Active in Various Circles ( Staff Correspondent ) Madison was shocked early Wednesday morning with the news of the death of Mrs. Hattie Buckner, 715 MiltonSt., who died with accutte indigestion. She und her daughter Marion had returned from lodge meeting about 10:30, and before dawn she was a corpse. Mrs. Buckner was a member of Phyllis Wheatley Household No. 4863, Friendship Chapter, Eastern Star, the St. Paul A. M. E. Church and Second Vice-President of the Industrial Helpers' Society. The loss of her influential personality will not only be felt here in Madison but throughout Eden District where she has represented her local Household at the Grand Lodge. We have not been informed whether she will be buried from St. Paul Church or taken to Lake Mills, her former home, where other members of the family are interned. The Blade staff unites with the various organizations and citizens in profound sympathy to the bereaved family. LYNCHERS ARRESTED (Strong to the Rhode) Columbia, S. C. — 17 white men, several of them "best citizens," were required to give bail for trial by Judge Townsend here for alleged participation in the lynching of Walter Best, a Negro, charged with having killed William Wilson, a white youth. The warrants were sworn out by Sheriff J. B. Morris. All Americans will now eat according to the following program:—MONDAY—Wheatless. One meatless meal. TUESDAY—Meatless. A wheatless meal. WEDNESDAY — Wheatless. A meatless meal. THURSDAY—A meatless meal, a wheatless meal. FRIDAY—A meatless meal, a wheatless meal. SATURDAY—Porkless. A wheatless meal. SUNDAY—A meatless meal, a wheatless meal. W. R. Harris to Organize State Organizer W. R. Harris of Co-operative Race Convention is planning to organize the State looking forward to a large attendance at the next Annual Session at Beloit July, 31st and Aug. 1st. This move should meet the hearty approval of every Race loving man and woman in the State. Any one desiring information will address him at 615 Clymer Pl., Madison, Wis. 0 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 2 March 3, 1879 J. ANTHONY JOSEZ, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. KINNEY. Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT, L. J. OUSLEY. I. T. BURRELL Traveling Representative. Ore year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 Address all communications to Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 319 N. Henry St. Money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. NOTICE The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. I'M A-LONGIN' FO' YOU Ever since you went away, Ever since dat dreary day, I ain't had no happiness, Nothin' can't go right, I guess Always I'm a feelin' blue, I'm a-longin,' Dear, fo' you. All de day I watch de road, And the landing of the boat, An' at night I put de light By de windo' fo' your guide: Honey, if you only knew How I'm longin,' Dear, fo' you. If I knew you'd come no mo', What should you be livin' fo', But I pray fo' you anddean, Some day you'll come back again; You'll be wantin' love dats true, An' I'm longin, Dear, fo' you. BLADELETS Don't hedge. Prove worthy of your ancestry. Our advertisers invite your trade. In the ensuing elections, remember your friends but try by no means to forget your enemies. A worthless black man is no greater burden to the community than a worthless white man, but WE feel him more. Every display of the American flag is not a bid for business, but it is no particular detriment to it. The arrest in South Carolina of 17 white lynchers of one Negro bespeaks an awakening of Justice in the old Palmetto State. Though they have done only their duty, yet Judge Townsend and Sheriff J. B. Morris deserve to be commended for doing it, where doing his duty is neither pleasant nor popular. Whatever the outcome of the trial, they will always retain their own self respect and merit the respect of those who admire courage and love fidelity to duty. Would that there were more such officers in the south! SCISSORED THOUGHTS GALVESTON'S NEW IDEA "Watch, fight and pray" watch yourself, your friend and your foe; fight without ceasing for the rights, privileges and justi- ce given you under God and the Constitution of your country, and never let up praying to God for the manumission of the Race from the chains of prejudice, race-hatred, discrimination, and all wickedness abroad in the land. STAR OF ZION Let each person take the hours from dawn's blush to after-glow in each day for the ensuing year and fill them with cheer and "Only Real Colored Paper" There is such a thing as "overdoing it." Sometimes in our mad rush to discourage another, we send forth a boomerang which returns and injures ourselves. A certain contemporary that claims to be published in this state and against which we have never before published a word, directly or indirectly, in a recent attempt to boost itself at the expense of others, and thus stem the tide that has set in against it, has attacked our Race loyalty, not openly but by innuendo. It says: "Remember this is the only real colored paper circulated in Milwaukee." We would absolutely ignore the assertion if we could bring ourselves to believe that the writer meant to convey no other meaning than the mere words imply. We would even admit it since he so boldly claims it, and the paper itself so clearly confirms the claim, "Real colored" is correct. It is even more than that. Ask the public; it knows. Our only excuse for this editorial is the covert attack upon our Race loyalty. The Blade does not call itself a "Colored" paper. It would rather not so characterize any enterprise common to all laughter and love—the things which in the end are all that the years working has sought for. In spite of their wilfullness and weakness, folks deep down are kind and good, and that, after all, it is worth while going on for their sakes and your own. Gladness lay in the fact that you have been able t osurprise some one into pleasure with an unlooked for gift; kindness, at all times and everywhere will find its day of golden hours and each next day and all days thereafter will increase in brightness if they be spent in good service to others. Unselfishness is expressive of virtuous qualities and a charitable heart an ddistributes the sunshine of generosity. It often requires some great calamity to force men to adopt some of the simplest dictates of common sense. Such a calamity sometimes visits whole nations, sometimes individuals, sometimes classes. It rarely fails of some good permanent result. We do not wish for any calamity to our colored race, but we pray that some power will give them a "great awakening" to their industrial and economic condition. "O wad some power the giftie gie us to see oursels as others see us." —Washington Bee. Some money and plenty praise are coming in by train, wagon and automobile and even on foot we mean the praise for the excellence of the Express Thanks! now, friends, remember we were long on praise before you started your message. What we really need is the "where-with-all" or more plainly speaking, the "sinews of war" with which to combat expenses. Faint praise has damned many a worthy enterprise. Let us not allow our years to increase without wisdom. Experience exists that we may learn thereby. More money is what we need, the praise, however, is appreciated. —Dallas Express. "Among the New York colored men responding to the draft yesterday there were few if any who went reluctantly. From every district reports came of the enthusiasm and pride with which they entered the service of the United States. "We have in this element of our population a race without nationality save that which it has acquired under hard conditions upon our own soil. It owes neither allegiance nor sympathy to any foreign prince, potentiate or power. It hates tyranny because it has been the victim of tyranny. It has no prejudices acquired abroad, no affiliations with an older civil- No one, who knows the Negro's record as a soldier, doubts the gallant part he is destined to play in this great world's conflict. He is brave, and patriotic to a fault. In all the six great wars of this country, he has never been weighed in the balance and found wanting; he has never shirked duty or feared danger. At Carriazal, Mexico, when the command was given to go forward, he marched forward in the face of machine guns, which were mowing men down like straws. —Atlanta Independent. men mercy because engaged in by coerced men. The Blade does claim to be a weekly newspaper edited and published by colored people in the interest of colored people in this state and out of it. It purposes to do its bit toward the solution of the problems that confront the colored people, and it is willing and even anxious that others will theirs. It is even frank to admit that it cannot solve them alone and unaided. Of course, it circulates in Milwaukee, because there is a need for it there. In fact, it was born of the needs of the people for such a publication—a need that has never been filled by the "only real colored paper circulated in Milwaukee." And more than that it will continue to increase its circulation and grow in the respect and confidence of the people of Milwaukee as the "only real colored paper" has never been able to do. We may not be a "real colored paper" but we are a real supporter of and a real contender for equality of opportunity in all things for all men. —Selah. ization, no preposessions of language, religion, philosophy or culture to mitigate its Americanism. "Officers of the United States Army, from the Commander in Chief down, have no higher duty than to see that these Americans are subject to no discrimination on account of their color. Men of their race are treated as equals in the armies of Great Britain and France, as they deserve to be. To countenance anything less than this in the Army of the United States would be to surrender not only discipline but Americanism. "If we have any soldiers who hold themselves superior to the colored men, let them prove it on the field of battle." —New Work World. PRIVATE ALBERT CLEMENT Chicago 370. Infantry DIES FOR HIS COUNTRY We were indeed grieved to learn of the death of Private Albert Clement, Comp. F, 370. Int. Mr. Clement was known by as being a resident of this city, age 27. The Blade expresses sympathy to the family realizing the fact that one more of our boys has given his live for his country. All we can hope and ask is "How long will it be before this country and nation realize the fact that we are part of the nation and that our blood can be seen tinkling through the rod of the stars and stripes. We may not get the chance to go to the front, for our lives may be sacrificed here, but it will be for the interest of this our country which we love and respect on for our people who are patiently awaiting for that ray of light and hope; that no human can understand but those who suffer. LAKE MICHIGAN'S 5610 LOVE FEAST Chicago, Ill. (Spezial to the Blade.)...Your correspondent and D. G. L. Burrell attended the Love Feast of Michigan Lodge 5610, Febr. 18, 1918. After the official business was transacted, the Love Feast was turned into a testimonial meeting. The prayer offered by Bro. Wm. Randolph N. G. had a telling effect upon all those present. The spirit in every one was revived. Several Brotherem confessed to their shortcomings and asked for the prayers of the Christians in the Order. Other Brothers testified to the length of time they had been in the Order and the Church also. Influencing remarks were made by: Brothers Pinekney, Beatty, Mahoney, Lewis, Waters, Rocklan, and others; the true spirit of friendship, love and truth was manifested throughout the meeting. Refreshments to the amount of $28 were served. Every one expressed themselves as thoroughly benefited by coming out. This is one of the main objects of Michigan Lodge to unite the Brethren and make them feel at home and become better acquainted. 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Do you have trouble with your hair or scipl; if so write us, we'll send you a free sample of the best Hair Grower. S. E. Monroe, 775 S. 20 St., Philas, Va. ```markdown ``` JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis You Like Nice Pictures In Your Home Well Framed We do the BEST FRAMING in Madison, that's why the BEST PEOPLE trade with us. Our prices ARE right. Bring in some of your pictures to frame. You will be pleased. The Photoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Colored Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN Milwaukee, Wis. 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., SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 Oliver A. Clark W.A.H.Parker Clark & Parker Attorneys at Law 10 East 35th Street CHICAGO 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 keep it. Phone 4400 Madison Gas & Elec Company 126 East Main Street The Emanuel Jackson Undertak manuel Jackson Undertak The Emanuel Jackson Undertaking Co. 2559-61 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. OPEN DAY Reliable Service, Reasonable Free Chapel Complete Line of Funeral C OWNERS AND Dan M. Jackson, Geo. T. Ahmed PHONE· CALUMET 616 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Service, ReasonablePrices, Courteous Free Chapel in Connection Line of Funeral Goods Auto OWNERS AND DIRECTORS Jackson, Geo. T. Kersey, David A. M Ahmed A. Rayner CALUMET 6164 Out of town OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Reliable Service, ReasonablePrices, CourteousTreatment Free 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. 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For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N.W. Depot --- LOCALS Miss Marion Horton and mother have had very severe cold. Clarence Owens is now employed in Rockford, Ill. Mrs. J. A. Adkins was indisposed this week. Henry Jefferson who has been in Milwaukee all winter has returned to Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Richmond have gone to Milwaukee to live. Miss G. M. Reuben is planning a business trip to Chicago next week. She plans to stop in Milwaukee enroute. Daniel W. Carmichael is planning to spend a few weeks in Milwaukee and Chicago during his vacation. Miss Mayme Hodges who was called to Macon, Ga., on account of the death of.her Grandmother, is soon to return to the city. Chas. Stepp, prosperous Reedsburg farmer, spent Sunday in Madison, accompanied by Miss Owens of Baraboo. Hatzl, the Tailor, is all smiles, the Madam has returned from an extensive visit to Ohio, visiting relatives. Mrs. Sadie Ella May Gentry and Mrs.Wylie were out Tuesday after Mrs. Gentry had been confined to her bed for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Jones and their two boys who had been in Muskegon, Mich., returned to Madison for an indifinite stay. They are domiciled at 414 State Street. Always something new and novel in the DAHL HAT. Quality of material the very best. Prices very reasonable. Formal display Friday and Saturday. Dahl, Ladies' Hatter, 318 State Street. The Lincoln League met at the Blade office Monday night with full attendance, meuh business was transacted. All members are urged to be present at a special call meeting Monday night next, 8:30 P. M. See Blade Kalendar. H. H. of Ruth Club met at the residence of Mrs. Lula Abrams Monday evening with quite a few members and friends present. dainty luncheon was serve. The next meeting will be first Monday in April, at Mrs. Blanch Eubanks. All are invited. Watch the Blade Kalendar. BLADE KALENDAR What. Where and When It Will Be Friday, March 8 · Industrial Helpers Society Meeting at the home of Mrs. Geo. Buckner postponed on accountt of the death of the proposed host. Saturday, 9. Ever Ready Club. Neighborhood House Green Bush 2 to 4 P. M. Sunday, 10 Especially interesting services at both churches. Don't fail to go to some church at least once on Sunday, especially your readers who were regular church members down home before you came here. Monday, 11. Lincoln League. Special meeting Blade Office. 7:30 P. M. Madison Merry Makers, C. B. Smith, 210 Blair St., 7:30 P. M. Enterprise Lodge, G. U. of O. F.. G. A. P. Hall. Friday. 14. Rehearsal of Chorus, Mrs. Bates, 137 E. Johnson St., 7:30 P. M. Saturday, 15. Phyllis Wheatley Household, G. A. R. Hall, 7:30 P. M. Ever Realy Club — Neighborhood. House. CHICAGO, ILL Household No. 3608 Leah Household of Ruth Nov. 3608 G. U. O. of O. F. meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Union Masonic Hall, 3956 S. State St., Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Juanita Cooper, M. N.G. Mrs. Osa Hayes, W. R. Mrs. Chas. Montgomery, 3021 Dearborn St., is on the sick list. Mr. Wm. Edwards, 455 E. 31. St. is slightly indisposed. Mr. Alonzo Dlipins of Prairie Ridge, Ill., will take up the study of dentistry in this city. One of the staunch supporters and subscribers to the "Blade" is Mr. Thomas Anderson, 3217 Dearborn St. After reading his paper, he sends it to the boys at Camp Grant. In writing to us, he states that we must work and make the "Blade" the best in the world. We must work for the good of mankind. That we must not forget God who loves us all, and by putting our trust in him, the "Blade" will go over the top. Miss Gertrude Anderson of Dallas, Tex., formerly of this city, writes to inform us that she will enter the martimonial sea sometime in April. We dropped in and found our D. G. M. Geo. T. Kersey slightly under the weather. We wonder if the jaunt from Milwaukee Ave. to Monroe, Ia.. last Thursday night had anything to do with it. We are glad to note the improvement in the health of sister Stevens. 2967 Dearborn St. One of the progressive young men in the city is Mr. Frank Dudley. 3446 S. State St. Mr. Dudley holds a responsible position with the Armour Co. He is also a member and auditor of the Arnett Lodge. Mr. W. T. Watkins, of 3727 Forest Ave. is a gentleman well known in the city for his ability and Christian character. He is chairman of the sick committee P. G. M. Council No. 20; member of the Order Foresters, Arnett Lodge. 7455 G. U. O. of O. F. member of Bethel Church, also the overflow choir of that church. The sun has began to shine on both sides of the street, get out and do something for the Blade. Seat warmers are not wanted in the procession to progressive victory for the Blade. Watch our step. I. T. Burrell, Representative. 3128 Dearborn St., Arthur Perkins, Correspondent 455 E. 31 St. Ph. Del. 8560 SAVE GASOLINE AND BUY BONDS (From Treas. Dept., Bur. of Publ., Liberty Loan, Chicago Distr.) As spring comes and the roads improve, the automobile owner will get out his car. Before he tunes it up for the first long Sunday tour with his family, it would be well at this time to him to reflect that every gallon of gasoline he uses will mean that a gallon of gasoline cannot be used for a motor truck hauling provisions to the front for the fighting men in France. It may sound trivial to say this, but when one pauses to reflect that there are more than 3,000,000 pleasure cars in use in America and that each can burn from three to six gallons of the precious fluid every Sunday that an outing is taken in the car, one readily can see that such an outing means that the already scant supply has been made shorter by several millions of gallons. With the supply decreased and the Government in the market as a heavy buyer to supply the thousands of motor trucks it is shipping to France for the army, the price will rise and the Government will be at a greater expense to conduct its military operations. "As every one familiar with the war situation knows", said an army man recently, "gasoline is one of the big factors in the great struggle. Its importance in the ultimate winning in the war is very great. It propels submarines, flying machines and ambulances. The United States is the great producer of this by-product of petroleum, and all we can produce is needed by us to hasten a victorious conclusion of the war. "It seems to me that the owners of pleasure cars can effect a great saving in gasoline if they care to do so in the season when outings and pleasure tours are in order. Short trips and not too many of them will result in a big saving of gasoline, without robbing the car owners of their pleasures. And here is the fine part about this thrift—that is, one of the fine points: the money saved in gasoline can be turned into Liberty Bonds, and Liberty Bonds can win the war. The man who is willing to save gasoline now and turn his savings over to the Government will be able in the future to take all the long tours he cares to, and he'll be able to ride as a victor." Show your sincerity by paying your subscription. If you want to be with those who are traveling along with the twentieth century pay as you go. Money talks, not promises. Watch us grow. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. By Day or Week with Bath Rev. E. W. Thomas. Prop. 02 Cedar St. Cor. 6th St. MILWAUKEE Phone Grand 4849-L S. RUSSELL & CO. Real Estate and Renting COAL AND WOOD by the bushol or ton EXPRESSING 324 State St. MILWARKEE Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry,Game,Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee Phone Grand 4852-R THE STEVEDOR Coal and Wood, T ture deliver JOS. C. 513 Chestnut Street rand 4852-R THE TEVEDORE EXPRI Coal and Wood, Trunks and Furni- ture delivered promptly JOS. C. MARION estnut Street MILWAUK Phone Grand 4852-R THE STEVEDORE EXPRESS Coal and Wood, Trunks and Furni- ture delivered promptly JOS. C. 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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. Southern Branch, 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. 607 Carriages and Automobiles SCHWEER DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER ADY ASSISTANT enty-two years in Business 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. MILWAUKEE, WIS. New Hair and make Money COURSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL AND A GENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 time (Rivers) Gleeden kts treatment by mail to any address upon these Preparations, send $6.00 for a full terms cash. tats to learn the Hair Culture trade, and to Terms, $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per advance. play: send stamps for reply and mention teach anyone how to make these prepara- ctured Exclusively by Hair Culture Company Little Rock, Arkansas MILWAUKEE, WIS. Letters from Messrs. H. R. Gant and Robert Merritt, Jr., who are now members of the 372 Inf., at Newport News, Va., indicate that all the boys are enthusiastic over an early departure for "Somewhere in France." They promise to knock the "helm" out of "Wilhelm". Subscribe for and read "The Blade"; it serves you right. It is fighting the battles of the race. If not now, you may some day need it to fight your own particular little battle. Therefore keep it alive. Miss Sarah Elaine Woods assisted by the Gymnasium Club and other Milwaukee talent will give a musical and literary entertainment for the benefit of the Allen Christian Endeavor Piano Fund at St. Mark A. M. E., on March 14, Thursday eve. Warden Rev. J. S. Woods has succeeded in securing a competent farmer to take charge of the thirty - five acre farm in Michigan, and will now take up the work of securing parties to take charge of the poultry and vegetable farm in Milwaukee. Sunday was Quarterly Conference Day at the St. Mark A. M. E. Church. At the morning service Rev. Morely, the pastor, preached and Rev. G. L. Threat delivered the afternoon sermon at 3 P. M., after which Holy Communion was served. Rev. Higgins, the Presiding Elder, occupied the pulpit; following his Sermon Communion was served. All three services were well attended, especially the evening service. A liberal collection was taken. The marked progress the Church has made, is being seen from every side, and Rev. Morley's latest move is in installing a steam furnace. The Little Barber shop at 462 Sixth St. has added a first class shining stand. The increase in business has demanded the constant service of another barber. Lester G. Tomas who was at the Turf Barber Shop is satisfying his new customers on the first chair in Mr. Little's shop. Both Messrs. Little and Thomas are well known for their ability, and "Service" seems to be the first word in their minds, hence the advancement of "The Trade." Jno, Kimmer of Chicago, Ill., spent a few hours in the city on Sunday visiting relatives and friends. Mr. J. Little left last week for Seattle. Wash. His wife and little daughter are now with Mrs. Geo. Jones, 519 Cherry St. They will join him in short time. Mr. and Mrs. H, G. Welsh who have been in Milwaukee since last August have decided to make this their home. They are at 519 Cherry St. Golden Link Lodge No. 5920 G. U. O. of O. F. meets at their hall on the first and third Monday evening at 8:30. All visiting brothers are welcome. Mrs. Geo. Jones is in the coal and express business as was her husband who is now in Seattle. Wash. Next to her business comes "The Wis. Blade." Phone Grund 4345 Y. The Phyllis Wheatley Club will meet at 415 Cherry St. Wednesday evening. Calvary Baptist Church is progressing and its pastor Rev. S Russell wishes every baptist living or visiting in the city to attend Calvary at least on Sunday. Somewhere the sun is shining. Somewhere the snow is gone. We hope on its next visit. It won't stay half so long. "READ THE BLADE." MRS. JNO SIMS IMPROVING The many friends of Mrs. Jno Sims will be glad to learn of her convalesing. If she continues and is able to travel she will spend several weeks in Chicago GORDON LODGE Is taking on new life looking forward to the next Grand Session in Madison. The officers are competent and painstaking and stand ready at all times to defend the principles of the order. to fully recuperate. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BARGAINS TO THE EXTENT OF VALUE FOR MONEY. READ OUR ADDS, THEN SEE OUR ADVERTISERS AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADD IN THE WIS- CONSIN WEEKLY BLADE. Subscribe for the "Wisconsin Weekly Blade." GO TO CHURCH Rev. J. S. Woods spoke before large congregations at both morning and evening services at St. Paul Church Sunday on the subjects "Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed", and, "The second coming of Christ, or the End of the World", respectively. Very good collections were raised at each service. Next Sunday's program will be equally as interesting. "The Terrible End" as described by Rev. Z. Smith, at Mt. Zion last Sunday gave every one who heard it food for inward thought, and personal examination as well as an inspiration to render greater unselfish service to the Lord and the building up of His kingdom. The Sunday School was well attended and the lesson very interestingly taught by Victor C. Turner. A specially prepared program will be rendered for next Sunday which will strengthen those who are seeking spiritual rejuvenation. CREOLE RAGTIME BAND A Huge Success Here (Staff Correspondent) (Stan Correspondent) Wm. Johnson and his original Creole Ragtime Band Features of exceptional attraction at the Orion continuous rounds of applause plem here the first hali, $ ^{2} $ and from the large appreciative audiences each performance. Their act of comedy singing, dancing and eccentric orchestra playing is sure to please the most critical vaudeville fan. The Blade and all Madison heartily welcome the boys back. They are old yaid subscribers to the Blade. NOTICE NOTICE Subscribers of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade We are revising our subscription list and are discontinuing the paper to a large number of subscribers who are considerably in arrears and have failed to respond to requests for payment of delinquent accounts. If the paper suddenly ceases to make its regular weekly visits to you it is because your subscription has expired and you have failed to respond to our invitation to renew. Subscriptions may be renewed through our regular collectors or at the Office, 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis. BELOIT, WIS. S. Price, 1041 Forest Avenue, and Mrs. J. A. Jinks, 922 5th St., are sick. Mrs. Trice is confined to a sick bed at Emergency hospital. Mrs. Turner, 41 Maple St., was in Rockford the 4th. Mrs. L. Lamace, W. C. T. U., made a strong talk at the Emanuel Baptist Church Sunday 11 A. M. and St. Paul A. M. E. Church Monday night The Easter programs of the two churches are being prepared. April 21st is the time set for the election of officers and pastor of the 2nd Baptist Church. Mr. Pinson is able to be out again after two weeks illness. NO NEED TO WORRY Use "Marvel" Hair Cultivator If you have coarse, stubby hair there is no longer any cause to worry. Use "Marvel" Hair Cultivator. It positively promotes a luxuriant growth of glossy straight hair. The simplest method is used with this marvelous preparation. Mme. G. W. Annis, New York. writes: "Twelve years I began the use of your wonderful "Marvel" Hair Cultivator my hair was not more than one inch in length and course and brittle. Now I can arrange it in the extreme styles an dit reaches below my waist. I now have more than one hundred fifty regular custom. They all marvel when they notice its effect. To be had for 50c postpaid from the manufacturers. "MARVEL" SPECIALTY CO. Madison, Wis. Chicago, Ill., Mar. 8, 1918. Editor and Manager Wisconsin Weekly Blade. Please allow space in your valuable paper for a few words from 4256. Queen Elizabeth H. R. 4256 very much alive. Inmate La' Morgan M. N. G. this being second time to pass aroushows the Love the inmates have for her. The death of Innu' Ida Clake who died in New York City came as a shock, for she Men's Shoe Sale Men's Gun Metal English Lace . . . $5.50 English Lnce . . . $6.00 English Lace . . $6.50 and $7.50 NN'S SHOE STORE St., 1st Block from N. W. Depot Men's Gun Metal, English L Men's Dark Tan, English Lac TIEDEMANN'S 516 E. Wilson St., 1st Men's Gun Metal, English Lnce . . . . $6.00 Men's Dark Tan, English Lace . . $6.50 and $7.50 Williams Style Shop 304 East Wilson St. Big Rea NOW Great H Hinrichs Dry WHY H When "M St LUNCH ROOM ROCKFORD, ILL. 221 So. Wyman St., South of Interurban R.R.Sta. Thursday, March 7 ONE WEEK OF END-OF-SEASON SHOE SALE Broken Lots Women's Shoes $2.35 Men's Shoes $3.50 DAN IA L S O PRIC Most astonishing Sole Mnnufacture 214 State Straet 3 Doors West of Grand Theatre much for the success of 4256. In mates Kathryn Redmond, Mary Huff, Edith Smith and Don Crosby are on the sick list. Mar Harsh, our W. R., was appointed to send all news to the Wisconsin Blade and do all for the promotion of same. Emma M. Johns is on her way around the house again. R. N. G. The officers elected for 1918 are as following: Lulu Morgan, M. N. G.; Emma N. Johnson, R. N. G.; Blanche Spretswood, N. G.; Ida Englehart, P. M. N. G.; Lizzie Bailey, Treasurer; Josephine Smith, Prelate. Mary Harsh, W. R. You will hear more from us You will hear more from us soon. Yours in P. H. and P. Lulu Morgan, M. N. G. Mary Harsh, W. R. 4256 H. R. Please phone your News Items to the Blade. Phone 3369. Men Now You we fol pr Men Men Keith Hats VISIT OUR Prices 10-15-20 and up F. N. PAYNE, Prop. COMMENCING Family Shoe Store Big Readjustment Sale! NOW GOING ON Great Price Reductions Hinrichs Dry Goods Co., 3 N. Pinckney Street Most astonishing proposition on the market. Many thousand users willingly offer testimonials. Soie Mnnufacturers "MARVEL" SPECIALTY CO., MADISON, WIS. Your Subscription to the BLADE Is Past due. OTTOKAUTZ 1014 Williamson St. Dealer in BOOTS and SHOES Ropairing Neatly Done Phone 2147 You working men who require good wearing, fancy shoes will find the following shoes very cheap at these prices: Men's Gun Metal Bluecher - $3.85 Men's Gun Metal Button - $3.85 Spring Millinery Spring styles being displayed this week. We invite the ladies to call and see our exhibit. We also carry a beautiful line of georgette and crepe de chine waists, priced from $3.75 to $10. LIBERAL TERMS TO Mrs. Anna B. Perkins Switches and Braids made to order, Transformation, Shampooing. Pert Hair Pomade, Pert Hair Grower; Pert Temple Oil, Straighting and Dying. OUT OF TOWN ORDERS SOLICITED Madame Anna B. Perkins 455 E. 31st Street Phone Douglas 8560 CHICAGO, ILL. BROWN The Trunk Man Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES MILK ICE CREAM Zilisch Pure Milk Co. PHONE 979 629 W. WASHINGTON AVE. POSITIVELY ERADICATES DANDRUFF, PROMOTES A LUXURIANT GROWTH, PREVENTS FALING HAIR AND ITCHING SCALP STRAIGHTENS WITH OR WITH OUT IRONS. PRICE ONLY 50 CENTS ROCK ISLAND, ILL runk Man street All Kinds of S, TRUNKS, VALISES CREAM AM Milk Co. WASHINGTON AVE. Sale! N ctions ckney Street HAIR? Grows ACTIVE REPRESENTATIVES Quality