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State Historical Library State St. THE V Official Organ of A NATIONAL JO THE WISCONSIN ORGAN of Odd Fellow NATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOWN TOWN TAKEN BY NEGRO TROOPS OLD FRONT LINE TREATY SINCE JULY 15 American Army Northwest of Verdun American Negro troops, operating under ed Binarville, in the Argonne Forest, explained "It was the first strangely troops are operating in the Argonne line Illinois units are advancing alon and have reached the outskirts of B icipating in the French advance on it is giving the Americans some of the so far. Continuous counter attacks and some of their units have lost 30 Negro soldiers have been in the front man attacks; and with the advancing of France, since the Kaiser's ill-fate e" on July 15. Very little has been g to the deeds of our brave Colored be correspondent of the New York "World wies which show what the black boys and making the world safe for democ er to the New York contingent, yet t very and valor of all the Colored message of September 28 he says: "The man attack and counter attack, the cr ardment, the stealthy horrors of po leepless nights and foodless days are THE WISCONSIN Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION GERMAN TOWN BY HAVE HELD FRONT SINCE 1914 With the American Army No. 1—American Negro troops, French, captured Binarville, in Negro soldiers explained "It was been in." New York troops are operating extreme of the line Illinois units of the Meuse and have reached troops are participating in the Ft. the Argonne. This district is giving the Aing of the war, so far. Continuou by the invaders and some of their effects. American Negro soldiers have repulsing German attacks; and the enemy out of France, since its "Peace Drive" on July 15. tinently referring to the deeds of o Eyre, special correspondent of the several messages which show we are doing toward making the wwings usually refer to the New York idea of the bravery and valor front. In his message of September soldiers to whom attack and coun incessant bombardment, the stea sale carnage, sleepless nights and work." GERMAN TOWN TAKEN BY NEGRO TROOPS HAVE HELD FRONT LINE TRENCHES SINCE JULY 15 With the American Army Northwest of Verdun—Tuesday, October 1.—American Negro troops, operating under direction of the French, captured Binarville, in the Argonne Forest Sector. The Negro soldiers explained "It was the first strange town they had been in." New York troops are operating in the Argonne. At the other extreme of the line Illinois units are advancing along the left bank of the Meuse and have reached the outskirts of Brieulles. Negro troops are participating in the French advance on the west side of the Argonne. This district is giving the Americans some of the hardest fighting of the war, so far. Continuous counter attacks have been made by the invaders and some of their units have lost 30 per cent of their effectiveness. American Negro soldiers have been in the front line trenches, repulsing German attacks; and with the advancing allies, driving the enemy out of France, since the Kaiser's ill-fated horde started its "Peace Drive" on July 15. Very little has been published distinctly referring to the deeds of our brave Colored boys; but Lincoln Eyre, special correspondent of the New York "World," has cabled several messages which show what the black boys from America are doing toward making the world safe for democracy. His writings usually refer to the New York contingent, yet they give a good idea of the bravery and valor of all the Colored soldiers at the front. In his message of September 28 he says: "They are seasoned soldiers to whom attack and counter attack, the crushing strain of incessant bombardment, the stealthy horrors of poison gas, wholesale carnage, sleepless nights and foodless days are all in a day's work." NOT MANY BETTER SOLDIERS Col. Wm. Haywood, commander conversation with Correspondent "Since July 15 my boys ha is the most colossal artillery pr made, all kinds of gas, bayonets kind of punishment the enemy under it all, done everything tha deal sometimes, too—and come t its high. I don't believe there are than these Negro boys. I have corporal and eight privates of Cross. Haywood, commander of the old 15th with Correspondent Eyre, said: My 15 my boys have endured what a ossual artillery preparation the Gerris of gas, bayonets by the thousand diment the enemy had in stock. The one everything that was demanded or too—and come through with colors, 't believe there are many better sold boys. I haven't seen any'.' Four right privates of this regiment have Col. Wm. Haywood, commander of the old 15th N. G., N. Y., in conversation with Correspondent Eyre, said: "Since July 15 my boys have endured what the French say is the most colossal artillery preparation the Germans have ever made, all kinds of gas, bayonets by the thousand and every other kind of punishment the enemy had in stock. They've stood up under it all, done everything that was demanded of them—a good deal sometimes, too—and come through with colors flying and spirits high. I don't believe there are many better soldiers in this war than these Negro boys. I haven't seen any.' Four sergeants, one corporal and eight privates of this regiment have won the War Cross. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION IN THE PRESENT CRISIS Hampton, Va., Oct.—"The Republic, the world, and the Kingdom of God, need not only brave olders, but intelligent, skillful, self-respecting, reliable, unselfish workers. We cannot have too many of them. From them, as well as from the more intellectually educated, will come the aristocracy of the future—an aristocracy not of birth but of worth—an aristocracy of the true leaders that every successful democracy demands and sooner or later disovers." Dr. James E. Gregg, principal of Hampton Institute, thus summed up his survey of "Industrial Education in the Present Crisis" in a recent address delivered in Taleigh, N. C., before the National Convention of Congregational Workers among Colored People. Dr. Gregg also said: "The United States Government is discovering the need of soldier-mechanics and is training them systematically in our technical school all over the land. It is estimated that at least 220,000 soldier-mechanics will be trained by next June. "Many of these men will come back from the war with a new self-respect, not only because of their record and experience as soldiers, but also because they will return to their homes better fitted to do their work in the world." IR. A. J. JONES IN MADISON Mr. A. J. Jones, old resident of Ladison and property owner of Ladison, spent several days in the city. He let contracts to improve is Milton street property in the ray of all modern improvements. He also met his sister, Mrs. Mary trousd whom he had not seen in eventeen years. He was royally entertained by his friends while ere. Art, as he is familiarly alled, was the guest of his ephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mosley, Milton St. A Miser Helps the Kaiser. ```markdown ``` VOL. III. under of the old 15th N. G., N. Y., in Eyre, said : have endured what the French say preparation the Germans have ever by the thousand and every other had in stock. They've stood up at was demanded of them—a good through with colors flying and spire many better soldiers in this war 't seen any.' Four sergeants, one this regiment have won the War A. B. MRS. A. J. JINKS Beloit, Wis. One of Wisconsin's talented public speakers. A presiding officer with grace and dignity. Who presided over the recent Race Convention at Beloit. Mrs. Jinks was one of its Presidents and is now one of its State Organizers together with Editor Josey. She will also represent the Blade, furnishing news of her travels and vicinity. MILWAUKEE WIS Miss Jessie Howard recently bought a $1,000 Liberty Bond paying cash therefor. Many persons are complaining of ill treatment by the employees of various local theatres. Afraid to deny admission on account of color, they do all they dare.—even to the offer of insults to discourage the colored people's patronage. All those who have been treated thus ought to complain to the City Attorney on the 8th floor, City Hall. Mr. La Mar Collins has returned to Waukesha where he is now employed. After several years on the east side Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Whitman have removed to 253 18th street. Many Milwaukeeans of color are the proud possessors of bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY OCT. 10, 1918 NSIN household of Ruth. N AND CIRCULATION MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY THE MALONES ARE GIVERS! Helps a Good Cause in a Big Way (Special to the Weekly Blade.) C. B. Hosmer, Field Secretary of the Tuskegee Institute announces that recently Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, of St. Louis, Mo., have given $2,000 toward the Endowment Fund of that famous institution founded thirty-eight years ago by the late Dr. Booker T. Washington. Mr. Malone is President and Treasurer of the great hair tonic manufacturing business which operates under the name of the Poro College Company, St. Louis. This business was founded about twenty years ago by the wife of Prof. Malone, and she is still the Manager of the great concern. They are completing a Factory and Office building in St. Louis that is to cost them not less than $300,000! Their hair-grower products are first class; and it is said, these products really do what is claimed for them. Indeed this company has scattered over this country at least 21,000 agents who handle the well-known Poro goods, it employs 100 women and men at the St. Louis plant; and they do an annual business of $250,000. The overwhelming success of this business can easily be seen then; and it is gratifying to find that Prof. Malone, the head of this vast business, feels that it is quite proper that when one succeeds it is important that such a one reach down and help his fortunate brother who is really poor, ignorant and helpless. Finally, it fills one with pride to know that this important St. Louis concern is owned, controlled and managed absolutely by Negroes, members of our own race. He is also President of the St. Louis Negro Business League Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Colored Orphans Home, and is also a member of the Directorate of the New Colored Y. M. C. A. now being completed in their wonderful city. Yes indeed, the Malones are constantly giving of their time and money toward worthy Race enterprises, and in so doing they set the proper example to our people, not only in their home city, but elsewhere as well. CORRESPONDENTS TAKE NOTICE Owing to the present demand for advertising space in THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, no dinner party, wedding, obituary or funeral write-ups containing more than 28 words will be run in the News Items unless money accompanies the article. News items must be condensed as we are forced to conserve in space. J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager NOTICE The Blade wishes to know the whereabouts of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walton, formerly Miss Alice Mitchell, Greenville, S. C. They left Atlanta, Ga., about 1007 or 1908. Any information notify The Blade Madison Wis. FOR SALE Keep Warm—One large Base Burner Stove, with drum sufficient to heat from 8 to 10 rooms. Reasonable terms. Apply to J. N Wilson, 537 Conklin Place, Phone Badger 5845. GERMAN TROOPS WITHDRAW FROM BULGARIAN ARMY The German army headquarters issued the following statement on Sunday: "Our troops, which hitherto had been fighting in the ranks of the Bulgarian army, have been withdrawn and are marching back towards their headquarters. They have completely met the high demands made upon them and have accomplished excellent work." :: WHAT YOUR SUBSCRIPTION MEANS When you subscribe to a Liberty Loan you subscribe to the fund that is to make the world safe for democracy. You subscribe to the belief that innocent women and children on unarmed ships shall not be sent to the bottom of the sea; that women and children and old men shall not be ravished and tortured and murdered under the plea of military necessity; that nurses shall not be shot for deeds of mercy, nor hospital ships be sunk without warning, or hospitals and unfortified cities be bombed or cannonaded with long-range guns. You subscribe to the doctrine that small nations have the same rights as great and powerful ones; that might is not right, and that Germany shall not force upon the world the dominion of her military masters. You subscribe, when you subscribe to a Liberty Loan, to the belief that America entered this war for a just and noble cause; that our soldiers in France and our sailors on the sea are fighting for right and justice. And you subscribe to the American sentiment that they must and shall be powerful, efficient, and victorious.—The Texas Freeman. A. FRANKLIN STEWART, Brigadier General Georgia K. of P Faithful, conscientious Christian, well versed in military tactics, honored and respected at home and abroad. Organizer and race builder, whose friends are legions. He has been invited to visit Madison. LIBERTY DAY Saturday, October 12, is the four hundred and twenty-sixth anniversary of the discovery of America. President Wilson has proclaimed it Liberty Day and requests the citizens of every community in the United States—city, town, and countryside—to celebrate the day. The President, in his proclamation, says: "Every day the great principles for which we are fighting take fresh hold upon our thought and purposes and make it clearer what the end must be and what we must do to achieve it. "We now know more certainly than we ever knew before why free men brought the great Nation and Government into existence, because it grows clearer and clearer what supreme service it is to be America's privilege to render to the world." FOURTH LOAN FACTS $6,000,000,000 for nation. Seventh District's Quota, $870,- 000,000: Chicago and Cook Coun- ty, $252,300,000: Illinois (57 counties outside of Cook) $113,100,000: Iowa, $147,900,000: Wisconsin (45 counties) $100,050,000: Michigan. $147,900,000: Indiana, $108,- 750,000. Redeemed October 15, 1938. Repayment in Gold. Exempt from ordinary Federal, State and Municipal Taxes. Liberal provisions as to Excess and War Profits Taxes. Bonds shall be dated Oct. 24, 1918. The first coupon will be paid April 15, 1919. Payment may be made in Full by October 24, 1918. Payment may be made in the following installments: Upon subscription ----10 per cent November 21st ----20 per cent MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT NO SPLIT IN THE ORDER For the benefit of the members of the G. O. O. F. who are being made to believe that the order is split and that there are two B. M. C.'s, we clip the following from the Atlanta Independent, which is a true statement and in full accord with our views. THE TRUE STATUS OF THE G. U. O. O. F. IN AMERICA There are those who seem to see in the two meetings held in Yew York City the 9th inst., a split in the G. U. O. O. F.—that there has come the parting of the ways, and that hereafter, there will be two wings of the Order in this country. In this they labor under a misapprehension—they proceed on the theory that there were two B. M. C.'s held in New York on the same date, but as a matter of fact, there was only one held—and that was the regular B. M. C. held in Manhattan Casino, the place designated by the local committee of arrangement some time after the Eighteenth B. M. C. had met and adjourned in Washington, D. C. Until the very last moment, just prior to the regular hour and time of holding the Nineteenth B. M. C., it had been given out by the Morris contingent, through W. David Brown, G. T. of the S. C. M., and the Grand Master included, that there would be no B. M. C. They told delegates who waited on them to find out whether there would be any meeting, and where; and were told point-blank that there would be none. Delegates from all over the country were told the same thing, and hence, whatever meeting was held, except at the Manhattan Casino, could not come up to the dignity of a B. M. C. Neither Ex-Grand Master Morris nor any member of the Ex-Sub-Committee of Management, whose term of office just expired, would have the temerity to claim that they held a B. M. C. within the meaning of the General Law. Hon. John S. Noel, of Montgomery, W. Va., is the Grand Master-elect, and Kaiser Morris and his crew, who were defeated in New York City, will step down and out the second Monday in January, 1919, or they will be legally ousted. We would advise our contemporary to have no misgivings as to that. The Planet is right when it says: "Grand Master Morris was quick to scent danger, and he proceeded to do the next best thing—to meet, not meet; to elect officers and not elect them. Grand Master Morris went to New York to meet the delegates that might be elected, and then he held a meeting to decide not to have a meeting. He held a session of the B. M. C. in New York, while not holding a session of the B. M. C. in New York." In other words, Morris was between the Devil and the deep blue sea, and there was nothing else for him to do but to camouflage. But he has not deceived anybody but himself—he hasn't even deceived his henchmen. They know full well—as everybody else does—that they had no B. M. C. If they think so, they deceive themselves; they do not deceive the 282 delegates that met in Manhattan Casino, representing more than twenty states, and held the Nineteenth B. M. C. in the regular way, provided by the laws of the Order. And if Morris and his henchmen have not learned this they will learn it before they are many moons older. He was at his old game, but it failed to work this time. This was one time too many. He reminded one of the ostrich—when the enemy gets after him, he takes to flight, and if the enemy seems to be about to capture him, he sticks his head in the sand and imagines that he is completely hidden, while his pursuer simply closes up on him and makes him a complete prisoner. That is exactly what Morris and his crew have done in this instance. Yes, the B. M. C. has been held, and has become a matter of history—it is an accomplished fact. It was held at the Manhattan Casino and regular officers were elected by regular accredited delegates, aggregating more than 282, and there will not be two sets of officers—there will be only one set, and it will be those who were seated in the regular B. M. C. assembled on the ninth day of September, in the year 1918, a* Manhattan Casino, New York City. Let no Odd Fellow have any misgiving about this. The Morris administration has been overthrown, and a new administration, with John S. Noel as Grand Master, will be inducted into office the second Monday in January, 1919. This is the true status of the G. U. O. O. F. in America. Let the 200,000 Odd Fellows and more, take notice and govern themselves accordingly. December 19th ----20 per cent January 16th ----20 per cent January 30th ----30 per cent These Bonds non-convertible the demand for skilled autom drivers and mechanics for service. A strict compliance the request is earnestly desi SUSPENSION OF AUTOMOBILE, MOTORCYCLE AND MOTORBOAT RACING REQUESTED A request that all automobile, motorcycle and motorboat racing and speed contests be suspended for the period of the war was made today by United States Fuel Administrator. The request comes as a result of the growing need for the conservation of gasoline and because of 7,000 Members. IN THE ORDER Sons of the G. O. O. F. who are being split and that there are two B. M. in the Atlanta Independent, which record with our views. THE G. U. O. O. F. IN AMERICA From to see in the two meetings with inst., a split in the G. U. O. the parting of the ways, and two wings of the Order in this misapprehension—they pro- me were two B. M. C.'s held in but as a matter of fact, there was the regular B. M. C. held place designated by the local some time after the Eighteenth Amendment in Washington, D. C. ment, just prior to the regular Nineteenth B. M. C., it had this contingent, through W. Da- M., and the Grand Master inno B. M. C. They told dele- find out whether there would be; and were told point-blank Delegates from all over the thing, and hence, whatever in the Manhattan Casino, could of a B. M. C. Ser Morris nor any member of management, whose term of office the temerity to claim that the meaning of the General Law. Montgomery, W. Va., is the lesser Morris and his crew, who City, will step down and out, 1919, or they will be legally contemporary to have no misgiv- is right when it says: "Grand recent danger, and he proceeded to meet, not meet; to elect offi- Grand Master Morris went to states that might be elected, and aside not to have a meeting. He in New York, while not holdin New York." was between the Devil and the nothing else for him to do but not deceived anybody but himed his henchmen. They know he does—that they had no B. M. receive themselves; they do not met in Manhattan Casino,enty states, and held the Nine-ear way, provided by the laws is and his henchmen have not at before they are many moons but it failed to work this time. He reminded one of the os- after him, he takes to flight, about to capture him, he sticks imagines that he is completely simply closes up on him and over. That is exactly what Moran this instance. then held, and has become a mat-implished fact. It was held at regular officers were elected by, aggregating more than 282, of officers—there will be only who were seated in the regular ninth day of September, in the Casino, New York City. Let no living about this. The Morris arthrown, and a new adminis- Grand Master, will be inducted in January, 1919. This is O. O. F. in America. Let the more, take notice and govern NO 19. the demand for skilled automobile drivers and mechanics for war service. A strict compliance of the request is earnestly desired. THE HOME FRONT The battle front in Europe is not the only American front. There is a home front, and our people at home should be as patriotic as our men in uniform in foreign lands. Every American soldier who has fallen in France, every American sailor who has died for his country's cause has given his life for his people. Surely we, their people, can lend our money to our Nation, their country. A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under the Act of 7 March 3, 1879 4 ANTHONY JOSE4, Editor and Manager. 4EO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION: One 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. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kimberly Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT, L. J. OUSLEY. Don't forget to pay your subscription to the Wisconsin Weeksure to read our adds. They contain good bargains. When you buy War Savings Stamps you do not give your money, you loan it at 4 per cent compounded quarterly. You help your government, but you help yourself even more. Notice to Mail Subscribers: The War Industries Board has served official notice that from and after October 1st, 1918, "all newspapers must discontinue sending a paper after the date of the expiration of a subscription, unless the subscription is renewed and paid for." This means that unless your Blade is paid for in advance, you will not receive a copy through the mail after October 1st. As much as we regret the step it is absolutely necessary for us to stop sending the paper after that date. This notice is given at this time so that you will have time to protect your subscription. BLADELETS Lend the way THEY fight. Feed the boys. Buy Liberty Bonds. Fighting is one way; lending another. Send the Ammunition over. Buy Liberty Bonds. What was it one Dr. Osler said about men of 40? The purchase of a Liberty Bond is an investment behind which the United States government stands. Until the government ceases to be, the Bonds are good. Col. F. R. Dennison of the 370 Inf. (Sth Ill.) home on leave due to a breakdown says: "The only place for a peace conference is in Berlin, with the Allies dictating the terms." Atta Boy! Colonel. Atta Boy. When you buy a Liberty Bond you make an investment no less secure than the nation itself. $1,000 cash for a Liberty Bond may be a small contribution for some people. But for a colored woman whose opportunities are restricted it is a fortune. It is our duty to support the nation in its efforts to win the war in which we are engaged. To complain against the unjust conditions under which we labor is by no means inconsistent with that duty. "To keep silent when one ought to protest, is a sin." The More Bonds the Fewer Casualties. PREJUDICE VS. PATRIOTISM "I regard the concurrence of the senate in the constitutional amendment proposing the extension of the suffrage to women as vitally essential to the successful prosecution of the great war of humanity in which we are engaged. I have come to urge upon you the considerations which have led me to that conclusion. It is not only my privilege, it is also my duty to apprise you of every circumstance and element involved in this momentous struggle which seems to me to affect its very process and its outcome. It is my duty to win the war and to ask you to remove every obstacle that stands in the way of winning it." Speaking thus the President of the United States in a personal appeal to the senate urged it to pass the woman suffrage resolution as a war measure. And yet with that assurance of our commander-in-chief, the man chosen by the people to lead us to victory, and the one best qualified to judge of the things essential to the winning of the war, the senate failed to muster the necessary two-thirds votes to pass the resolution. And what were the causes that effected this result. Did the senate doubt the President's judgment? No, because the majority of those who voted against it have implicit confidence in the President. Was it due to any party issue involved? No, because both of the great political parties have pledged themselves to equal suffrage for women. It was because there are men even in the U. S. Senate whose patriotism is unable to lift them above their prejudices; men who believe it more essential to keep some men down than to lift all men up; men who are unwilling to accord to the black women of this country the same rights they would accord their sisters of lighter hue, even though it be essential to winning the war. An analysis of the votes discloses a most interesting alignment of the two great parties. Had the question been left to a two-thirds vote of the Republicans, it would have passed by a safe margin, for of the total number of that party voting, 73 per cent, nearly three-quarters, were for the amendment. While of the Democrats voting, but 58 per cent voted in the affirmative. Most significant of all, however, yet not surprising, is the fact that of the total vote against, nearly 60 per cent were from the south. It is safe to say that the resolution was defeated by southern Democrats. And the reason is obvious. It was disclosed in the speeches of several southern Senators. One, Senator Williams of Mississippi, even introduced an amendment restricting the suffrage to white women. They could not give women the suffrage without "enfranchising Negro women," and this they could not tolerate even though essential to winning the war. Not that they loved their country less but hated the Negro more. In the contest between Patriotism and Prejudice, Prejudice triumphed. SCISSORED THOUGHTS Many an old regular who has fought by their side in Indian warfare, or felt their soldier comradeship before the works at Santiago will understand the action of those negro soldiers in France, and again thank the "Buffaloes." —Milwaukee Daily News. In the meantime, who is keeping account of the burning of human beings in Europe? While America is making the world safe for Democracy and Democracy safe for the world evidently something like burning human beings should go on at the battle fronts in Europe.—Dallas Express. It is not a fact that the intelligent, high-bred Negro cares any more for social intercourse with the white person than the white person does with them, but his very pride bursts out of its confinement when he sees people away and away below him in most of the essentials which go to make up the desirable man, receive no set-back at the place where the common public congregates, and on all sides he sees the barriers of hate and prejudice raised to hinder and block his movement as a person who had so trained and governed himself to cause these nauseating, disgusting, freaks to mar his feelings on every turn. —Newport News (Va.) Star. Judging by the war pictures one sees on every hand, a stranger in America would be led to believe that only white men are fighting the battles for Democracy and only white women interested in Red Cross and other war work. Will truth ever get a hearing? —Dallas Express. Color prejudice has for years wielded its unjust influence with the aim of civilization. It has wound its gripping folds around the cause of Christianity. It has thrown reason to the winds and played havoc with the plans of heaven. It is the common enemy of the Negro race and can be found in every nook and corner of human habitation. In the homes, in schools and colleges, in work shop and factory. In street cars and railway trains and even in the house of God prejudice lurks with its poisonous fangs ready and waiting to sink the deadly venom into the progress of the Negro race. —St. Louis Argus. Universal Democracy is what God loves and when it is established, other countries will rejoice and America will be purified. This is the home of the Negro and he must feel that God wants him to help make it better, and to do so, patriotism must permeate the hearts of every one of us. We must live and die for the perpetuation of this government and the God of all the universe will some day put the lynchers out of business and all true citizens, regardless of the color of the skin, will be protected and given the benefits provided by the laws of the land and of heaven. Southern Christian Recorder. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. Of Wisconsin Weekly Blade, published weekly at Madison, Was., as required by the Act of August 24, 1912, for October 1st, 1918. Name of— Publisher—J. Anthony Josey, 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis. Editor—J. Anthony Josey, 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis. Managing Editor—J. Anthony Josey, 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis. Business Manager—J. Anthony Josey, 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis. Owners—J. Anthony Josey, William Carmichael. J. Anthony Josey, Business Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of October, 1918. Ingwald Nelson. My commission expires Sept. 23, 1921. Liberty Bond or Liberty Bound, which will you have it? FINE SHIP BUILDING RECORD One hundred sea-going vessels—forty-six steel and fifty-four wood—aggregating 301,433 gross tons, were completed in American shipyards during September and officially numbered by the bureau of navigation. In addition, seventy non-sea-going vessels of 7,037 gross tons were built during the same period. This is a greater tonnage than was built the whole fiscal year of 1915. During the nine months ended Sept. 30 the total of sea-going and non-sea-going vessels built was 1,357, of 1,722,730 gross tons. AMERICANS ATTACKING WEST OF MEUSE Gen. Pershing reported Sunday night to Washington that the American attack west of the Meuse continued today and met with determined resistance by artillery and machine guns well entrenched. Strong enemy counter attacks were repulsed. Back Your Own with the Bond You Own. 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Mr. Thos. Horton has returned home after several months' touring the state as Chief Cook on a private car. Mr. Dad Henderson of the Dixon Concert Co. is in the city for an indefinite stay. He is a talented musician. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Stevens, after several months' stay in Milwaukee, have returned to Madison for the winter. Mr. Wm. Jenkins, who has been confined at the General Hospital with throat trouble, is up and out among friends. Mr. Wm. Scott, Peloit, was in the city Sunday and motored to Beloit in his Ford which he had left for repairs. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Billingslea are happily domiciled at 210 N. Blair St. where they welcome their many friends. Mary Malone met with a serious accident breaking her arm by falling down the steps of her home on Milton St. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jacobs and Mrs. Maggie Williams left Sunday for Chicago, where they will make their future home. The undaunted Mr. J. N. Wilson called at the office of The Blade, left his subscription and was loud in his praise of our effort. Mrs. Lizzie Adair, Greenwood, Miss., is in the city on account of the illness of her son, Lorenzo, who was seriously burned several days ago. Miss Phoebe Hines, who has been quite indisposed in Chicago for several days, is much improved and will be able to travel in a few days. The Stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Hopkins and left a bouncing baby boy. Mother and son are doing fine at the General Hospital. Dad is all smiles. A regular Hallowe'en Party and supper at the home of Buckner's, West Washington Ave.. Oct. 31st, by the Household of Ruth Club. All are invited. Music. Other Race men, who have been called to the Colors from the last Registration, are Messrs. Daniel Carmichael, Wm. Jenkins, Joseph Gentry and Clifford Bass. Calvin Smith, after several weeks' stay in Chicago, has returned to the city and has accepted a position with the Kraft 5 & 10 Cent Store as receiving clerk. The informal reception in honor of Miss Estella Ellison by her aunt, Mrs. Lula Abrams, was an enjoyable occasion among the young folks long to be remembered. Mrs. Helen Denham and son, Julius, sister of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Mosley, who has been visiting for several weeks left Wednesday for Chicago. While in Madison she made many warm friends. Miss Estella Ellison, Dramatic Art Elocutionist, has consented to appear before the public in a recital on the 22nd inst. Miss Ellison is the accomplished niece of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Abrams, Brook St. Mrs. Mary Stroud, mother-in-law and mother of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mosley, who has been visiting them for several weeks, left Wednesday for her home in Pine Bluff, Ark. Enroute she will visit Mrs. Addie Jones in Chicago, where she will find quite a welcome reception. Mrs. Mira Allison. Miss Lizzie Vaughns and daugh ter Marie. ALIEN WOMEN MUST RECEIVE ZONE PERMITS More than 10,000 German alien women in Milwaukee will be obliged to register with federal authorities beginning Monday, yesterday, to obtain zone permits, enabling them either to work or reside in this city. The present registration is being held only in cities and towns which are included under federal zone laws. The zones are established in all cities and towns where there are water fronts, government plants, or army camps. There are about 300 women who will have to register at Madison. "SPANISH INFLUENZA" Large sections of the country appear to be in the grip of Spanish influenza, an epidemic closely related to La Grippe. According to Dr. C. A. Harper of the state board of health it is a common influenza in a bad form, the term "Spanish" being only a nickname applied because of the epidemic spreading of the disease in Spain last summer. The disease is very contagious and has a tendency to develop into pneumonia. Most of the military training camps in the United States have been affected by this influenza, the number of cases since September 1, totalling far above 100,000. The death rate in camps on account of pneumonia has been abnormally high. Friday morning it was reported that 150 or more students of the S. A. T. C. at the Madison university had fallen sick with Spanish influenza. The home of the University club and other buildings were turned into infirmaries and the patients treated there. University officials discredit the statement that the new disease has gained a foothold among the students. They claim that not a single case has been discovered, although some students are suffer- (A Newspaper Account, for VISITORS ENJOY Folk Songs as Given by School Children a Treat—Many Don't be surprised at any time the street humming, "Yes, yes, yes heavenly choir." Or maybe you'll "Couldn't hear nobody pray." If you should hear music of the was one of the hundreds of people who program of negro folk songs at the of Music Supervisors. The audience Time after time the large choruses are forced to respond with encores. People are coming to realize the negro, those which were sung by the grressive citizens, in the days of s reach closer to the heart than any of (A Newspaper Account, from the Evansville Courier.) VISITORS ENJOY NEGRO MUSIC. Folk Songs as Given by School Children, Choral Society and Church Singers a Treat—Many Encores Demanded. Don't be surprised at any time this week to hear someone going along the street humming, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, my Lord, I'm going to join the heavenly choir." Or maybe you'll be lucky enough to catch the strain of "Couldn't hear nobody pray." If you should hear music of this sort you may know that the singer was one of the hundreds of people who made up the audience for last night's program of negro folk songs at the first session of the National Conference of Music Supervisors. The audience was a large one and appreciative. Time after time the large choruses of colored children and grownups were forced to respond with encores. People are coming to realize the beauty of the original songs of the negro, those which were sung by the ancestors of the present race of progressive citizens, in the days of slavery. The songs are appealing and reach closer to the heart than any of the modern compositions. Interested in Negro Folk Songs. "Of late we have come to take a of America," said M. C. Bryant, did the delegates to the conference yest in the hearts of adults and so cannot children that they would be by the folk songs, just as simply and natu If America has a national sch founded on the colored folk songs, or One of the purposes in bringing put before the musical leaders of of this kind of music. Pupils from the leadership of M. C. Bryant, W. C program which was in itself a crea given also by the Choral Art society "Of late we have come to take a great deal of interest in the folk songs of America," said M. C. Bryant, director of the program, in a talk before the delegates to the conference yesterday evening. "The songs were born in the hearts of adults and so cannot be sung in just the same way by the children that they would be by their elders. We are going to sing the folk songs, just as simply and naturally as possible. "If America has a national school as it is striving to do, it will be founded on the colored folk songs, or possibly the folk song of the Indians." One of the purposes in bringing the national meet to Evansville was to put before the musical leaders of the country the immense possibilities of this kind of music. Pupils from several of the colored schools, under the leadership of M. C. Bryant, W. C. Cooper and W. R. Ferguson put on a program which was in itself a credit to the city. Several numbers were given also by the Choral Art society, by the Schoolmaster's quartet and by the members of Little Hope church. Program of the Evening The program follows: Third avenue school—Wade in the Water; Ain't that Good News. Melville C. Bryant, directing. Transcription for piano—Wade in Water, Coleridge-Taylor—Miss Vashti Clarke. 22 MUSIC SUPERVISORS' NATIONAL CONFERENCE Governor school—Oh! Mary, Don't You Weep; I'm a Soldier of the Cross (Golden Slippers); Free at Last. W. R. Ferguson, directing. Clark high school—A Little Wheel a-Rolling in My Heart; Shout All Over God's Heaven; Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray. W. C. Cooper, directing. Schoolmaster's quartet—Some o' the Days; It's Me—W. C. Cooper, first tenor; M. C. Bryant, second tenor; J. C. Cox, first bass; P. T. Miller, second bass. Choral Art society*—Rise, Shine; O, Rocks, Don't Fall on Me. M. C. Bryant, directing. Talk—Negro folk songs—M. C. Bryant. Members of Little Hope church—Rev. Frank Long, pastor—The Angel Clips His Wings; Lonesome Valley; I'm Goin' Back Home. Transcription for piano—I'm Troubled in Mind—Coleridge-Taylor—Miss Vashti Clarke. Choral Art Society—Show Me the Way; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Steal Away. M. C. Bryant, directing. Schoolmaster's quartet—Reign, Massa Jesus, Reign; Little David. Finale—March On!; Great Camp Meeting. Ensemble—M. C. Bryant, directing. OUR SICK LIST Miss Irene Horton. Miss Helen Horton. Miss Marion Horton. Miss Julia Horton. Mr. Hugh Bostie. Mrs. Willie West. Miss Lucile Jones. Miss Silvia Alexander. Mr. Geo. Buckner. ing from gripe and many others having ordinary colds. Every precaution, however, is taken to prevent a local outbreak of the epidemic. FUNDS FOR NORMAL SCHOOL CANTONMENTS The board of normal regents estimate it will take $164,000 of the $195,000 recently appropriated by the legislature, to equip the nine normal schools for the S. A. T. C. and give them a sufficient revolving fund to maintain the corps. In addition, it is predicted about $4,500 will be required for Stout institute. The estimates for the normal schools follow: Eau Claire, $6,600; La Crosse, $23,496; Platteville, $14,300; River Falls, $23,396; Stevens Point, $8,800; Superior, $21,960; Whitewater, $16,620; Milwaukee, $33,840; Oshkosh, 15,526. AN APPEAL Leymore Johnson, a child six years of age, was recently criminally assaulted and outrageously abused by one, Frank Saladino, a young Italian. September 19th the case was called in the Municipal court and for some reason unexplained at present the accused was permitted to go and the case apparently abandoned by the authorities. It would seem that this is a fit case for the serious consideration of all believers of justice and the due administration of the law. Private counsel has been employed and money is needed to defray expenses. Now, I, as president of the Co-operative Development and Progressive Association of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby call upon every member of said association and all believers in fair play and justice to contribute to this expense as it is now impossible to say to what ends it may be necessary to go to secure the proper administration of the law in respect to this foul crime. Contributions may be sent to Miss Marie White, Secretary of the Association, at 117 North Washington St., Janesville, Wis., and she will forward a receipt for same. Wm. S. Williams, President, 449 St. Paul ave., Beloit. Miss Marie White, Secretary, 117 North Washington St., Janesville, Wis. Put Your Dollars into Khaki! Buy Liberty Bonds. from the Evansville Courier.) BY NEGRO MUSIC. Laren, Choral Society and Church Singers Encores Demanded. This week to hear someone going along yes, my Lord, I'm going to join the lucky enough to catch the strain of this sort you may know that the singer o made up the audience for last night's first session of the National Conference was a large one and appreciative of colored children and grownups were the beauty of the original songs of the ancestors of the present race of pro- science. The songs are appealing and the modern compositions. great deal of interest in the folk songs sector of the program, in a talk before early evening. "The songs were born it be sung in just the same way by the elders. We are going to sing the rally as possible. Cool as it is striving to do, it will be possibly the folk song of the Indians." The national meet to Evansville was to the country the immense possibilities several of the colored schools, under W. Cooper and W. R. Ferguson put on a it to the city. Several numbers were by the Schoolmaster's quartet and by in the Water; Ain't that Good News; me in Water, Coleridge-Taylor—Miss NATIONAL CONFERENCE Don't You Weep; I'm a Soldier of the ast. W. R. Ferguson, directing. Steel a-Rolling in My Heart; Shout All Nobody Pray. W. C. Cooper, directing; 'f the Days; It's Me—W. C. Cooper, hor; J. C. Cox, first bass; P. T. Miller; ; O, Rocks, Don't Fall on Me. M. C. Bryant. BELOIT. WIS. SPECIAL NOTICE The editor of "The Blade" will be in a position to ship three thousand Colored people from the South into the Eastern, Northern and Western cities. The war has been the means of thousands of doors being opened to Black men and women which heretofore have been closed, and they are getting the same wages that the white man has received. Hundreds of factories now are employing Colored men and women on salaries ranging from $3.50, $4.50, $5.00 and $5.50 per day. The proprietors of these large institutions tell us that these Colored men and women are making good, and they could use a hundred more daily. —Write Employment Dept., Wis. Weekly Blade, Madison, Wis. Have you made your Victory Pledge? A. B. A. W. KNIGHT & CO. REAL ESTATE 510 Elm St. Rockford, Ill. Phone 3383 Main The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures; Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICES AND DIRECTORS E. B. Stearnish, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Offices M. Kittlen, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis A. E. Proudfit A. P. Monges S. T. Swanen Herman Fuld SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stor' in State Chas. Wehrmann & Sun 116 King St. Phone 666 JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. 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 cuts the work hot. There energy, no dre It saves labor more time for We are willing that Electric Flat-lite you to accept you will, in you bring one. Y keeep it. Ph Madison Co Why, simply because the Electric cuts the work in two. Your iron is not. There is no waiting, no water energy, no dread of injuring fine men, saves labor and clothes and gives more time for other things. We willing that you should see what electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not you to accept our word for it. Then you will, in your home. A phone or ring one. You decide if you want to keep it. WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the Electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keeep it. Phone 4400 dison Gas & Elec Company 126 East Main Street The First First National The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN United St Capital Surplus and U OFFICER A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Rarusay M. H. Se No. 144 United States Depository Surplus and Undivided Profits $44,000 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR Andfit President F. G. Brown, Vice Der Vice-President F. W. Hoyt Hansland H. L. Moseley Hunsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. 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. Rarasay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier Painless Chiropodist Massaging PROF. POWELL'S HAIR REFINING Water I SHAMPOOING AND MEN'S WO REFINING PROCESS WITHOUT IN Water Does Not Affect it. MPOOING AND DANDRUFF REMOVAL MEN'S WORK A SPECIALTY HAIR REFINING PROCESS WITHOUT IRONS Water Does Not Affect it. SHAMPOOING AND DANDRUFF REMOVED MEN'S WORK A SPECIALTY 3518 South State Street 2nd Floor, Room 14 The Wisconsin The only new people ADISON . . Wisconsin Weekly The only newspaper for colore people in the state The Wisconsin Weekly Blade The only newspaper for colored people in the state because the Electric Iron two. Your iron is always no waiting, no waste of of injuring fine clothes. clothes and gives you or things. you should see what the will do. We do not urge word for it. Try it, if some. A phone call will decide if you wish to s & Electric pany ational Bank 144 Depository Provided Profits $440,000.00 D DIRECTORR F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier Assistant Cashier Office Phone, Douglas 3288 Res. Phone, Douglas 3132 ESS WITHOUT IRONS Not Affect it. ANDRUFF REMOVED A SPECIALTY CHICAGO No.144 MIL.WAUKEE DIRECTORY Churches. A. M. E.—St. Marks, 497 4th St., Rev. J. O. Morley, Lit. D., A. M. Pastor. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S., 12:30. C. E. 6:30 P. M. Baptist—Calvary, 414 Cherry St. Rev. S. Russell, Pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S. 9:45 A. M. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 P. M. C. M. E.—Mission, 501 Galena St. Rev. W. S. Ferguson, pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. 10 A. M. Y. P. S. C. 3:00 P. M. Epworth League 6 P. M. R. C.—St. Benedict the Moor, 311 9th St. Rev. Father Stephen, O. M. Cap., Pastor. Services 8:30 and 10 A. M. FRATERNAL, MILWAUKEE F. & A. M.—Widow's Son lodge No. 25. A. L. Herron, W. M, R. L. Sanford. Sect 430 7th street meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 301 State. O. E. S.—Princess Ellah Chapter, No. 22, Mrs. A. L. Davis, W. M. Mrs. C. Reed, sec. 291 7th street. Meets 1st Thursday, 301 State. G. U. O. O. F. Golden Links lodge No. 9520, H. P. Kinner, N. G., R. L. Sanford, sec. 430 7th st. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 301 State. H. of R.—Esther, No. 2195. Mrs. E. McFeeters, M. N. G, Mrs. M. Cephas, W. R., 603 Vliet St. meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 301 State street H. of R.—Help Mate No. 5888. Mrs. M. J. Brantford M. N. G. Mrs. Pearl Allegue, W. R 324 4th street, meets 2nd and 4th Fridays, 301 State K. of P.—Pride of Milwaukee, No. 1. C. J. Sharp, C. C., D. McCage. Sec. 497 E. Water St. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 301 State street. G. U. O. O. F.—Gordon Lodge No. 5693, R. F. Reed, N. G., J. W. Sims, Sec., 328 4th street. Meets first and third Mondays at 301 State street. Phone Grand 1480 New Method Laundry 617 State St. Milwaukee, Wis. Grand 3143 312 Wells St. LEATHER GOODS of all Description Grand 1412 417 Chestnut St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. THE Rachici Cigar Mfg. Co. Moise Jovi, Mgr. SPANISH CIGARS 537 Third St. Milwaukee, Wis. The Popular Hat and Men's Furnishing Store ZACKBROS. We Always Have Jnst What You Want PRICES REASONABLE 627 Chestnut St. MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN BUY YOUR Suits, Pants, and Gents' Furnishings at the Lion Clothing Company 209 THIRD STREET Milwaukee; Wis. $5 to $10 ON YOUR NEXT SUIT We Press Your Suit Free !! MILWAUKEE, WIS. (Special to the Blade.) The Debaut given for Miss Mildred Cammack in honor of her birth day was a decided success. The young people expressed themselves as the crowning event of the season. Sergt. Hovey Stith was royally entertained while on his furlough in Milwaukee. Lewis Pace and Messrs. Jackson have returned from a visit to Georgia. Mrs. Mable Todd is in the Cream City again after spending the summer at Idlewild and other points in Michigan. B. Rice will leave soon to visit his parents in South Carolina. The W. I. C. was entertained last week at the home of Mrs. Georgia Weaver. Mrs. Mae Like was hostess. A splendid meeting was enjoyed and many new members were added through Mrs. Morley. The Club purchased a Liberty Bond. The officers have been elected for the ensuing year and all chairmen were appointed. Pres., Mrs. R. E. Logan; Vice-Pres., Mrs. Mabel Baylor; Recording Secretary, Mrs. A. Dukes; Treasurer, Mrs. H. Kelley. The Club has added many new departments and expects to make this the Banner Club year. W. F. Williams spent Sunday in Chicago to be with his son Lester, who is ill. The many friends of Mrs. Cook, Winnebago St., will be pleased to know that she is convalescing after several days' illness. Her little daughter Lillie has also been on the sick list. S. F. Dale, who has been confined at the County Hospital for weeks is rapidly improving and his many friends hope to have him with them soon. Mrs. O. Whitlow, who has been indisposed for several days, is at her home 430 Clinton St. At this writting she is able to be up and out to the delight of her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlow were formerly of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. H. M. Ward, who has been confined to her bed for several days with the Lagrippe, is rapidly improving and will be out soon to the delight of her many friends. Mrs. Ward was formerly of Atlanta, Ga., and was one of its up-to-date entertainers. She is a prominent and faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Robert Johnson, 452-4th St., has travelled extensively this summer, visiting in Seattle, Washington. It is indeed interesting to hear her tell of the many places of interest visited. Mrs. Gibert Whitman, an old and retired resident, died at her residence here on the 14th inst. She was a member of Princess Ellah Chapter No. 22, O. E. S. Attorney G. H. DeReef is in Beloit on business. The report of the death of Miss Cora Anderson, well known in the city, was, as Mark Twain says, "greatly exaggerated." She was a recent visitor to the city. Due to the recent order of the Health Department, all of the churches were closed on Sunday. With the "Flu" so prevalent in the city Dr. T. A. Boger is a very busy man these days. Mr. Richard Herron, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Herron, has matriculated in the Pre-medic course at Marouette university. Art Freeman, Atlanta, Ga., is employed by the Pfister-Vogel Co. and has made good. For more than 18 months he has been steadily on the job. Ben Merriweather, formerly of Atlanta, Ga., and with J. W. Greene Grocery Co., Auburn and Piedmont Ave., has recently come to Milwaukee and is making good. Mrs. Clara Livers has kindly consented to send the Blade an article from time to time on some live question. Mrs. Livers is indeed a ready conversationist and well posted on current issues. Mrs. Jno. Sims, 328 4th St., is an energetic member of the Esther Household. She is also a prominent member of St. Mark A. M. E. Church. D. W. Raynor, embalmer and funeral director, is among Milwaukee's most progressive citizens. He is rendering untold service at Calvary Baptist Church with the choir. You will find Prof. F. D. Henderson at 4721 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 6th St. demonstrating LaCreolene wonderful Hair Straightening and Skin Bleaching Products. Mrs. Williams, 413 Cherry St., is indisposed this week, suffering from a boil on the eye. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks of Chicago are visiting their mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Stowers. Their friends are endeavoring to make their stay a pleasant one. A GOOD INVESTMENT THE HOTEL 1 This property is for sale, in the best of location. Anyone wishing to enter the Hotel business will find the best opportunity in the country in the city of Rockford as the public have long suffered for the need of a Colored Ho- OSHKOSH, WIS. Morris Earl Clendonon, age 9 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Clendonon, died Oct. 8th at 11 A. M. Interment was at Riverside Oct. 9th at 2P. M. Rev. F. Wadkins officiated. Mrs. Frank Morris, Watseka, Ill., mother of Mrs. Clendonon, returned to her home Monday after spending two weeks here with her sick daughter and son-in-law. Both of them are able to be out again. Mrs. Morris was under the doctor's care at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ray, two days last week. Mrs. Claude Jenkins, Fond du Lac, has been ill for several days, but is much better at this writing. Mr. Eli Rice and Mrs. Jas, Hooten rendered a beautiful duct at the funeral service of little Morris Clendenon. Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, Kansas City, Mo., mother of Mr. Clendenon, is so well pleased with our city that she may encourage her husband to make it his future home. Mr. Herbert Mitchell's mother is visiting here indefinitely. Mr. Winnefred Ray has arrived safely in France. He was commissioned Lieutenant before leaving for duty overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Smith entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Hart, Neenah, Sunday. Mr. Jno. Malone of that city was a guest to the Smiths also. Mrs. Flora Bostic and children are visiting Mrs. Eva Parker at Milwaukee this week. Mr. Jerry Moon, father of Mrs. J. A. Smith, has been on the sick list for several days. He is convalescent. Mr. Lawrence Shadd is able to be out again after being confined to his home with LaGrippe. Miss Mittie Bird and Mr. Eli Rice assisted the Smiths in entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Hart of Neenah Sunday. 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