Wisconsin Weekly Blade
Thursday, March 7, 1918
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I’M A-LONGIN’ FO’ YOU
Ever since you went away,
Eyer since dat dreary day,
Taint had no happiness,
Nothin’ can't go right, 1 guess
Always I'm a-feelin’ blue
I'm a-longin,’ Dear, fo” you.
All de day I fateh 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 Em longin,’ Dear, fo’ you.
If I knew you'd come no mo’,
What should 1 be livin’ fo’,
But | 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
Karl Puhrnann
BLADELETS.
Don't hedge.
Prove worthy of your ancestry
_ Our advertisers invite your
trade.
In the ensuing elections, remem
ber 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
Hag is not a bid for business, but
it is no particular detrisent. to
it
The arrest in South Carolina of
17 white Iynehers of one Negro
bespeaks an awakening of Just
ive 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 sut-
come of the trial, they will al
Ways retain their own self respect
and merit the respect of those whe
admire courage and love fidelity
to duty, Would that there were
more such officers i the south!
GALVESTON'S NEW IDEA
“Wateh, fight and pray.’
watch yourself, your friend anc
your foe; fight without ceasing
for the rights, privileges and just
ier given you under God and the
Constitution of your country, an¢
never let up praying to God for
the mannmission of the Race from
the chains of prejudice, race-ha
tred, discrimination, and all wick-
édnees sbroall is 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 “‘over-
doing it.’ Sometimes in our mad
rush to discourage another, we
send forth a boomerang whigh re-
turns 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
hy innuendo. It says: **Remem-
her this is the only real colored
paper circulated in’ Milwaukee,”
We would absolutely ignore the
assertion if we could bring our-
selves to believe that the writer
meant to convey no other mean-
ing 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
publie: it knows.
Gnr only excuse for this edi-
torial is the covert attack upon
our Race loyalty, ‘The Blade does
not call itself a “Colored” paper.
It would rather not so character.
ize any enterprise common to all
laughter and love—the things
whieh 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. Glad-
ness lay in the fact that you have
heen 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 vir-
tnous qualities and a charitable
heart an ddistributes the sunshine
of generosity
It often requires some great ca.
lamity to foree men to adopt
some of the simplest dictates of
common sense. Such a calamity
sometimes visits whole nations,
sometimes individuals, sometimes
classes, Tt rarely fails of some
xood permanent result,
We do not wish for any calam.
ity to our colored race, but we
pray that some power will give
them a “great awakening’ to
their industrial and economic con
dition, “O wad some power the
giftie gie us to see oursels as oth.
ers sew 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 excel-
lenee 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 ‘si-
news of war’ with which to com
hat expenses. Faint praise has
damned ‘many a worthy enter-
prise. Let us not allow our years
fo increase without wisdom Ex
perience exists that we may learn
thereby. More money is what we
need, the praise, however, is ap
preeiated. Dallas Express.
“Among the New York colored
men responding to the draft yes-
terday there were few if any who
went reluctantly, From every dis-
triet reports came of the enthusi
asm and pride with whieh they
entered the serviee of the United
States.
“We have in this element of our
population a race without nation-
ality save that whieh it has ae-
quired wider hard conditions up-
on our own soil, Tt owes neither
allegience nor sympathy to any
foreign prince, potentiate or pow
or. Tt hates tyrrany because at
has been the vietim of tyrrany. It
has no prejudices acquired abroad
no afihations with an older civil
No one, who knows the Ne:
gro's record as a soldier, doubts
the gallaat part he is destined te
play in this great world’s contliet.
Me is beave, and patriotie to a
fault. In all the six great wars
Eh this country, he has never been
weighed in the balance and found
wanting; he has never shirked du-
ty or feared danger. At Carri-
zal, Mexico, when the command
was given to go forward, he
marched forward in the face of
machine guns, which were mow-
ing men down like straws.
tanta’ tideneticent.
nen merey because engaged in by
coored men, The Blade does claim
to be a weekly fewspaper edited
and published by colored people
in the interest of colored people
in this state and ont of it. It pur-
poses to do its bit toward the so-
lution of the problems that eon-
front the colored people, and it
is willing and even anxious that
others will theirs. It is even
frank to admit that it eannot
solve them alone and unaided,
Of course, it cireulates in Mil-
waukee, 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
cireulation and grow in the re-
spect 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 sup-
porter of and a real contender for
equality of opportunity in all
things for all men.
eer
ization, no preposessions of lan-
guage, religion, philosophy or kul-
ture 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 na diserimination
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 tield of battle.”
New Work World.
PRIVATE ALBERT CLEMEN1
: Chicago
| 370. Infantry
- DIES FOR HIS COUNTRY
We were indeed grieved — to
learn of the death of Private Al-
bert Clement, Comp. F, 370. Int.
Mr. Clement was known by as
being a resident of this city, age
27. The Blade expresses sym-
pathy to the family realizing the
fact that one more of our boys
has given his live for his coun-
try. All we ean hope and ask fs
“Tow long will it be before this
country and nation — realize. the
fact that we are part of the na-
tion and that our blood ean 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 saer-
ifieed here. but it will be for the
interest of this our country whieh
we love and respect ond for our
people who are patiently await
ing for that ray of light and
hope: that no human ean under
stand but those who suffer.
LAKE MICHIGAN'S 5610
LOVE FEAST
Chicago, I. (Spezial to the
Blade, Your correspondent and
DG. 1. Burrell attended — the
Love Feast of Michigan Lodge
o610, 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 shorteomings and asked
for the prayers of the Christians
lin the Order. Other Brothers
testitied to the length of time
they had been in the Order and
the Chureh also, Influencing re.
marks were made hy: Brothers
Pinckney, Beatty, Mahoney, Low:
is, Waters, Rocklan, and others
the true spirit of friendship, love
and truth was manifested
throughout the meeting. — Re.
ifreshments to the amount of $25
|were served, Every one expressed
jthemselves as throughly benetit.
jed by coming out. This is one of
the main objects of Michigan
Lodge to unite the Brethren and
make them feel at home and be.
come better acquainted
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Oliver A. Clark W.A.H.Parker
Clark & Parker
Attorneys at Law
10 East 35th Street
CHICAGO
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! keep- |
ing 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 intwo. 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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Phone 4400
| Madison Gas & Electric
Company
126 East Main Street
The Emanuel Jackson Undertaking Co.
2559-61 South State Street
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Suits, Shoes, Hats,
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LOCALS
Miss Marion Horton and moth-
ler have had very severe cold.
Clarence Owens is now employ-
| ed in Rockford, Il.
Mrs. J. A. Adkins was indis-
posed this week.
Henry Jefferson who has been
in Milwaukee all winter has re-
turned to Madison.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lich-
mond have gone to Milwaukee to
live,
Miss G. M. Reuben is planning
a business trip to Chicago next
week. She plans to stop in Mil-
waukee enroute.
Daniel W. Carmichael is plan-
ning 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 Reeds-
burg 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 con-
fined to her bed for two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 11. 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. Qual-
ity 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't 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. 4
dainty luncheon was servec. the
next meeting will be first Mon:
day in April, at Mrs. Blanch Eu-
banks. All are invited. Watch
the Blade Kalendar.
_ BLADE KALENDAR ©
What, Where and When It
Will Be -.....
Fridav. March &
+ Industrial Telpers —_ Society
Meeting at the home of Mrs. Geo
Buckner postponed on accountt
of the death of the proposed host
Saturday, 9.
Ever Ready Club, Neighbor
hood House Green Bush 2 to 4
POM,
Sunday, 10
Especially interesting services
at both churches. Don’t fail to ge
to some church at least once on
Sunday, especially your reader
who were regular church mem.
bers down home before you
came here.
Monday, 11.
Lincoln League, Special meet
ing. Blade Office, 7:30 P. M.
Girl's Civie League Group No
6, Marion Horton, FE, Dayton St
Wednesday, 13.
Madison Merry Makers, C. B
Smith, 210 Blair St., 7:30 P. M.
Enterprise Ledge, G. U. of 0.
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 Reatly Club — Neighbor.
hood, Honse.
CHICAGO, ILL,
Household No. 3608 4
Leah Household of Ruth No
3608 GU. O. of O. F. meets tne
first and third Wednesdays of
each month at the Union Masonic
Hall, 3956 S. State St., Chicago,
ml.
Mrs. Juanita Cooper, M.NG.
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, Ta.. last Thursday
night had anything to do with it.
We are glad to note the im-
provement in the health of sister
Stevens, 2967 Dearborn St.
One of the progressive young
men in the city is Mr. Frank
Dudley, 3446 8. State St. Mr.
Dudley holds a responsible posi-
tion 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
mown in the city for his ability
and Christian character. Tle is
chairman of the sick committee
P. GM. Couneil No, 20; mem-
ber of the Order Foresters, Ar-
nett Lodge, 7455 G, U. 0, of 0. F.,
suember of Bethel Church, alse
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 vic-
tory for the Blade. Watch our
step.
I. T. Burrell, Representative,
3128 Dearborn St.,
Arthur Perkins, Correspondent
455 E. 81 St. Ph. Del. 8560
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As spring comes and the roads im-
prove, 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 gal-
lon of gasoline he uses will mean that
‘a gallon of gasoliné 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 pleas-
ure cars in use in America and that
jeach can burn from three to six gal-
‘ons of the precious fluid every Sun-
day 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 sev-
eral 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 Govern-
‘ment will be at a greater expense to
‘conduct its military operat‘ons:
“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 al! 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 ontings 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 sav-
ings 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.”
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Gilman and State Sts.
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24 N.Carroll Srtee
MADISON, WISCONSIN
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A, E. Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President
M. E. Fullev Vice-President F.W. Hoyt
E. B. Steensland H. L. Moseley
Jas. B. Ramsay M.C. Clark, Cashier
M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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
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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.
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Big Readjustment Sale! NOW GOING ON Great Price Reductions
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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.
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