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State Historical Library State St. THE WISCONSIN A PATHFINDER INDUSTRIAL SA Incorporate Eleventh and You Streets, INDUSTRIAL SAVINGS BANK Incorporated 1913 Eleventh and You Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. It is with commendable pride that we present to our many readers the likeness and a sketch of this most remarkable financial genius; remarkable in that in a few years ago he came to the District with an army of discontented laborers out of employment known as Coxy's Army. Mr. Lewis was seeking to better his condition and found employment as a hard carrier at which vocation he saved his earnings and by wise and judicial investment he began his upward rise in a one room out of the way house and is now a commanding figure in the financial world, with a capital of $500.00. How well he has succeeded is attested by the respect of the condition of the Industrial Saving Bank Dec. 31, 1918, which shows total resources of $275,295.08. His banking house has evolved from one dingy room to a Modern Bank Building, furniture and fixtures upwards of $50,000; situated in fully able to advise his cusin financial matters. His connected with any finance dertaking assures its success has a conservative and an mind that goes to the both all financial problems. His advice is eagerly sour Mr. Lewis had done nothin than establish the bank, immortalized his name in progress. This soldier from army, a graduate from the university of adversity and knocks has made it poss helping to solve the race p by giving employment graduates of our schools, true, the race is to be we make it. If they are to have eral employment the race must meet the demand. It be furnished in literature ties and Star Chamber caul The Meechanie Realty O which he is president is o thriving business in the p JOHN W. LEWIS, ESQ. Washington, D. C. President and Founder of Industrial Savings Bank; President and Founder of Labor Mechanic Realty Co.; Prominent Fraternal Man; High Church Man and a Financial Constructive Genius; A Friend of Racial Enterprise. the heart of the down town district, corner of Y and 11th streets. This structure is of costly white brick, large show windows and contains all the latest and modern banking facilities including a private room for lady customers. The president's office is handsomely fitted up in antique oak corresponding with that of the office of the board of directors. From a beginning of less than 100 depositors this bank has increased to upward of 6,000 and is an affiliating member of the Local and National Bankers' Association and is under Government supervision. Mr. Lewis on account of his large experience in financial matters is OFFICERS OF THE BANK John W. Lewis, President John H. Simms, Treasurer Wm. H. Ricks, Secretary. IDLEWILD NOTES The Tuskeegee Club of Chicago as the guest of Mr. R. W. Hunter, the banker, held an interesting session and was royally banqueted at the Idlewild Sunday, last. Among the speakers were: Mrs. Carey B. Lewis of the Defender, and Booker T. Washington, Jr. J. Anthony Josey of the Wisconsin Blade was among the many out-of-town visitors during the week at the Idlewild. Several of the leading young men of the city held an interesting business meeting at the Idlewild and soon propose a grand surprise to the public. Arrivals at Beautiful Idlewild 50 East 33rd St. Lieut. Wm. Temple, Detroit, Mich. C. McKinney, Omaha, Neb. R. Harris, Omaha, Neb. Rev. R. W. Bagnall, Detroit, Mich. Chas. Williams and wife, New York. VOL. III. Logan Johnson Wm. A. Bowie fully able to advise his customers in financial matters. His name connected with any financial undertaking assures its success. He has a conservative and analytical mind that goes to the bottom of all financial problems. His advice is eagerly sought. If Mr. Lewis had done nothing more than establish the bank, he has immortalized his name in racial progress. This soldier from Coxy's army, a graduate from the University of adversity and hard knocks has made it possible in helping to solve the race problem by giving employment to the graduates of our schools. It is true, the race is to be what we make it. If they are to have general employment the race leaders must meet the demand. It cannot be furnished in literature, societies and Star Chamber causes. The Mechanic Realty Co. of which he is president is doing a thriving business in the purchase and sale of real estate in the city and suburban district, and is now erecting the Whitlow, which will fill a long felt want in busy Washington. Fraternal Society Mr. Lewis is a hearty Odd Fellow, prominent Elk, loyal member of the Sons and Daughters of Jacob, and trustee of the Baptist and for years assistant superintendent of its Sunday school. Mr. Lewis is not an orator, but a forcible and effective speaker who possesses the power of commanding and driving his conventive, pointed facts to the hearts of his hearers. "This self made man "this Commoner" from the ranks, who, without influence, prestige or pull has taken his place by shoredent of character is to this section, what Morgan was to Wall street, what Hill was to the railroads and what B. T. Washington was to the Educational world. A trip to Washington without visiting this bank and meeting its president and general officers will be incomplete. If he is a benefactor who makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, surely this man who has established a bank of the first magnitude in the Capital of the nation is without doubt a benefactor to his day and generation and the future historian writing of the achievements of the coming race, must of necessity include this great leader who has proven that he is made of the material of which leaders are wrought. He is at once an inspiration for the youth of today. With a few hundred Lewis's the politicians and demagogues would have nothing to rant about because problems with men of Lewis' type would melt as mist and vapor before the majestic sun. W. S. Carter, Vice-President Wm. A. Bowie, Cashier. Zeph P. Moore, Counsel. W. S. Carter Wm. H. Ricks John H. Lucas John H. Simms F. Ferguson, St. Louis, Mo. Edison Bolds, Texarkana, Tex. Ted Jones, Philadelphia, Pa. Ed. Robinson, Louisville, Ky. O. J. Buckner, Chicago, Ill. Clay King, Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jackson Denver, Cal. Denver, Col. A. L. Johnson, Ft. Sheridan. T. W. Groom, Jackson, Mich. D. Miller, Milwaukee, Wis. Walter Jenkin and wife, Jackson- ville, Ill. Wm. Maddox, Jacksonville, Ill. Dan Miller, Milwaukee, Wis. E. T. Walker, Depew, Ia. P. Gordon, Chicago, Ill. L. Gipson, Chicago, Ill. Dick Wilburn and wife, Cleveland, O. John Bacan, Chicago, Ill. Richard Walls, Chicago, Ill. C. H. Tapisco and wife, Tacoma, Wash. R. C. Bibb and wife, St. George, Canada. Earl Jackson, Midland, Ont. MADRID COASTAL TOWN OF MADRID SCOTT'S HOTEL THE BROADWAY THE BARBER'S CAFE HON. AMOS T. SCOTT Pioneer Citizen of Philadelphia, Pa.—A Recognized Leader of Affairs. — Successful Business Man. Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Pa., should feel proud of such an astute politician and competent citizen as Amos T. Scott. More than 35 years ago he entered upon his career with 35 cents and today he is easy worth a half million in cash and real estate. In politics he is a towering strength. He always stands ready to lend a helping hand to the young men coming into the city, who endeavor to make good. Opposition has made him grow strong; Governors, Judges and respected citizens pay him the compliment as a wise and safe leader. He is and has been for more than 13 years president of the Citizens' Republican Club and it is the most costly and up to date and most costly furnished Race club in America. Mr. A THRIVING ENTERPRISE HAIR VIM CHEMICAL CO. (Incorporated) 1234 You St., Washington, D. C. Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman Phar. D. President and Proprietess.—A Visit to the Hair Vim Chemical Company. The Hair Vim Chemical Co. is quartered in a handsome three story red brick structure, 1234 You St. N. W., in the heart of the down-town business section of the District of Columbia. This structure, one is struck before entering the massive granite steps to the outer lobby by the mammoth plate glass windows; on entering the first to the right is a magnificently furnished and equipped room for lectures, the large commodious room adjoining is a student class room for manicuring, facial and electric massages; this room is fitted with the latest electric appliances. The class rooms are rotating, one class of 26 is to graduate February 1st, another April 1st and the spring class is now being formed. Dr. Coleman, the highly accomplished and efficient instructor has an enrollment of 55 students and regular patrons upward of 1,200 to 1,500 testing the high estimation that fastidi- Carl Hodge, Philadelphia, Pa. M. D. Duan, Birmingham, Ala. Eugene Wallace, Charleston, W. Va. Ira Garrett and wife, Chicago. Ozetta Perkins, Sommerset, Ky. I. Boyd, Waco, Tex. THE BLADE FOR SALE T. W. Townsley, Beacon Cigar Store and News Stand, 1020 You St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Wm. Lewis, Chicago, ill., National Singing Evangelist Stirring the District of Columbia by the hundred. Dr. Lewis has a world-wide reputation as one of the best along his line. Men and women are moved to tears at his appeals through songs. He THE BARBER'S HOUSE Scott seems to be possessed with that brotherly love which draws rather than expels. His hotel is conducted upon a high up to data plan and will appeal to the best. His rooms are well lighted and comfortable. His force of employees are all courteous and polite. He was a liberal contributor to the cause of making the world safe for democracy. Mr. Scott is chairman of the Philadelphia Co Liquor Dealers, Chairman of the First Ward Executive Committee for 31 years, President of the Sons and Daughters of Delaware, the oldest fraternal order in the State, Chairman of Directors of the Douglas hospital, a hearty Odd Fellow and a 32nd degree Mason. Mrs. Cora Smith is his housekeeper for more than ten years. Her strict and positive dealing has brought to the hotel men and women who have explicit confidence in her business ability. When in Philadelphia do not fail to visit the Scott Hotel, 12th and Pine Sts. ous Washington pays this deserving head, who has added immense perfection to the beautiful woman of the District. The second floor is used for laboratory and stock rooms. She has on hand at all times the largest stock of human hair to be found in any city in America and is well prepared to match all colors and textures. The office on the first floor displays the same method of a thorough system as the other portions of the house. This method is carried on in index card system which bring everything to fingers' tip, with expediency. It is really a beehive of industry. The clicking of the typewriter and adding machines by the office force are sweet music to all interested race lovers. Dr. Coleman is very ably assisted by Mme. Ethel Frasier of New York as house manager, who superintends the Mail Order Dept. Mrs. Frasier is an experienced business woman who enjoys the confidence of a wide circle of friends who are very prominent in church and fraternal affairs, being P. M. N. G. of New Household and a popular Y. W. C. A. worker; she, like Dr. Coleman, is devoted a great deal of the time to social and charity work. has been the guest of Vermont Ave. Baptist Church of which Dr. J. E. Willis is pastor. Brother Lewis does not confine these services to his own race only but he has conducted meetings in some of the leading white churches of this country. He is indeed a remarkable man who possesses wonderful persuasive power. As an evangelist, he has but few equals. He knows how to hold an audience. We hope to have the famous evangelist visit the west on his return. Already he is booked for some time ahead. THE BLADE FOR SALE T. W. Townsley, Beacon Cigar Store and News Stand, 1020 You St., N. W., Washington, D. C. ODD FELLOWS FIGHT IN COURT Newly Elected Officers of G. U. O. O. F., Headed by Grand Master Noel, Demand Surrender of Offices and Property of the Order From Usurper Morris — The Kaiser Seeks Protection of City Police to Retain the Job From Which He Has Been Ejected. The newly elected officers of the G. U. O. O. F., chosen at the regular Biennial Moveable Convention of the Order September 9th lost, headed by Grand Master John Noel, proceeded in a body to the Philadelphia headquarters of the Order, and demanded to be inducted into office according to the laws of the Order and to be put in possession of its records and property on Monday the 13th. They were met by former Grand Secretary James Needham at the door of his former office, who very discourteously refused, and who, by the order of Kaiser Morris, had three burly officers from the city police in the hope of intimidating the men who have been legally chosen to carry on the work of Odd Fellowism, redeem the Order from the low estate into which it had fallen, by restoring it from the hands of usurers and despoilers. If Kaiser Morris thought that the representatives of true Odd Fellowship intended to try to win their fight by a resort to physical encounter the method of the bully and the thug, he has had a rude awakening. But the Kaiser can rest his fears of physical injury, however much he may deserve it. The representatives of the loyal and true Odd Fellows in America are peaceful and law-abiding, and can afford to abide the judgment of the courts as to the issues involved. The whole bunch of usurpers were frightened into a conspiracy fit at the approach of the newly elected officers. Afterwards their fright was intensified by the visit of the sheriff, who served a writ of quo warranto upon them. Further proceedings are under way, and it will not be long before the Odd Fellows of America will again be free to choose their own officers and administer their own affairs.—The Daily Herald. FRANCIS WELLS, ESQ. Washington, D.C. A Christian Gentleman — Competent Secretary — 32nd Degree Mason — Promoter and Organizer — Who Numbers His Friends by the Thousand — A Citizen to the Manor Born. The War Camp Community Service Building of Washington stands as a monument to the credit and effort of Francis Wells, born and reared in Washington. This young man is one of the few who has put into practice the duty of service. When the good Dr. Cypress Stinson of New York was interceding for wholesome recreation for the soldiers and had interested the wealth of the East in his project the subject of this article, having done much of the correspondence to this end, the idea dawned upon him that this would be just the thing for our race boys. How well he has succeeded one needs but to visit the commodious, well equipped and up to date War Camp at 2011 Ga. avenue. It took many days and nights of serious thought and planning. After calling in question some of the District's foremost citizens, viz: Judge Robert H. Terrell, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Drs. Jerigan, Deans, W. C. Brown, Jno. Wesley and Bennett, Supt. Rosece C. Bruce, Jno. W. Smith, Thos. Walker and L. M. King, and they most heartily endorsed his plan with courageous and indomitable will he set to accomplish the task. Washington should feel proud to claim such a faithful young man. He is a graduate of Howard Law School, for 22 years a teacher in the A. M. E. Zion Sunday School, during which time he never failed to be present but once. He is the punctual Church clerk, chairman of the District Campaign committee for three consecutive terms. Secretary of the War Camp Community Service and a young man who has prepared for a rainy day. He enjoys the full confidence of the people of the District regardless of color. His word is his. NO 31. bond. By his individual effort in less than three days he raised, by public subscription, $399.00 to furnish instruments for Howard University Training Camp. He was the only Colored man in the District of Columbia Headquarters Board under Major D. E. Donovan. Such effort for good as put forth by this young man should be an inspiration to the unborn generation. From time to time we will speak of this young man and his accomplishments. AROUND THE COUNTRY (Blade Service) Washington.—A movement for William Howard Taft for president is the outgrowth of the recent Republican national committee meeting in Chicago. Boston.—An assemblage of colored citizens in Tremont Temple, which had gathered to hold a service commemorative of the life of the late Mrs. Geraldine Louise Trotter, passed a resolution in her name, appealing to President Wilson to ask Congress for an antilynching law, and for measures to end discrimination against their race in the army, navy and in civil life. Atlanta, Ga.—Tax returns for the year 1918 on all Negro property in the State of Georgia which have been compiled by W. H. Harrison, clerk in the office of Comptroller General Wright, show a total of $47,423,449 worth of property held, which amount is an increase of $7,135,528 over the returns for 1917. Tuskegee, Ala.—The 28th Annual Tuskegee Conference was held here January 22 and 23. It opened with the annual conference of Negro farmers which discussed "Meeting the Needs of the Farmer in the After-War Situation." Gary, Ind.—Creed W. Chiles, a former student of Tuskegee Institute, has been appointed instructor in manual training in the Gary public schools. Mr. Chiles has the distinction of being the first member of the Race to teach a trade in the public schools here. Washington, D. C.—American soldiers who are in Europe will be given liberal furloughs before returning home, so they may visit Europe so far as their private means will allow. Atlanta, Ga.—A campaign has been launched by the A. M. E. Church in this city to raise $50,000 for educational work throughout the state. A committee consisting of presiding elders, pastors and laymen recently met to formulate plans for the raising of the funds. Washington, D. C.—The first open opposition to seating Victor Berger, Wisconsin, as a member of the house came today in a statement from Rep. Gillett, Massachusetts, candidate for speaker in the next congress. Mr. Gillett said the refusal to eat Berger should be the very first act of the next house, because Berger was found guilty of charges of disloyalty. Washington, D. C.—Postmasters were notified today not to cash war savings certificates on which the names of owners have not been entered or have been erased or changed. Under the regulations covering the sale and redemption of the certificates they are not transferable and are payable only to the original owners, except in case of death. Annapolis, Md.—The judgment of the lower court has been affirmed by the court of appeals in the case of John Snowden convicted of the murder of a girl. Unless the Governor interferes Snowden will hang in a month. Atlanta, Ga.—Jim Conley, who escaped the fate of Leo Frank by confessing all he knew of the death of Mary Phagan here four years ago was slightly wounded by a police officer here. New York.—Announcement was made here today that the National Association of Audubon Societies and affiliated organizations will begin at once the work of providing for erection in New York or Washington of a Roosevelt memorial bird fountain. Memphis, Tenn.—A "community center" building as a memorial for Negro soldiers is being planned by leading Negroes of the city and a campaign to raise $25,000 for this purpose was launched here January 20. THE WISCONSIN BLADE THE WISCONSIN BLADE Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEY GEO. H. DEREEF Editors. SUBSCRIPTION: One year, in advance ..... $1.50 Six months, in advance ..... $1.00 Three months, in advance ..... 50 L. J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINNER and Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. Money sent by express money order or registered letter at our risk, otherwise at risk of sender. THEY ASK NO FAVORS BECAUSE THEY ARE NEGROES, BUT ONLY FOR JUSTICE, BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN. —Foraker. IN FLANDERS FIELDS In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amidst the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from falling hands we throw The torch. Be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. —Lieut. Col. J. P. McCrea, Killed Jan. 28, 1918. BLADELETS "Take up our quarrel with the foe." Everything comes to him who waits, but sooner if he goes after it. In many ways the war will do for the Colored people what no other agency could have done. We know that rights presuppose duties, but have we not performed our duties creditably? "Mail Service Under Hun Was Very Poor" runs a headline. Maybe that accounts for the very poor service to the American soldiers. In organizing a local Branch of N. A. A. C. P. the people of Milwaukee have taken a step in the right direction. Of all the organizations working in the interest of the Colored people, there is no other better constituted and doing more effective service than the N. A. A. A. C. P. Give it your support. THE SPIRIT OF THE MOB A Negro, convicted and sentenced to be hanged for the murder of a woman and her child in the town of Hillsboro Tex., was taken from the jail by a mob and burned at the stake. The crowd was said to have been "orderly" and to have "dispersed quietly" after the burning. The only excuse offered was that an appeal had been taken from the conviction by the attorney for the defense. The question may well be asked, which committed the worse crime, the miserable, brutalized Negro or the lawless, self-brutalizing mob? Does one crime, understanding crime as an act of lawlessness, justify the commission of another crime? In this case the law had taken its course. It had tried, convicted and sentenced the criminal. It had carried out the intent and purpose of law which is, after fair trial, to remove from the community an individual who was a menace to the lives and safety of its citizens. The law is guided by reason. Vengeance does not and ought not to enter into criminal justice. The mob is animated by passion. It throws reason to the winds. In this case the victim was guilty, but impartial investigation of cases of mob violence show that in an appalling number of such cases men have been done to death who were afterwards proven to be innocent. A murderer or a rapist is a menace to the community, but he is only an individual and can be dealt with by lawful processes. But the mob is a greater and more terrible menace, because the life of no individual who happens to be charged with a crime is safe from the violence of its passions. He may not, and often is not, given even a chance to prove his innocence. This spirit of the mob is a horrible thing to get loose, as anyone who thinks about it may see by what is going on in certain parts of the world today. It is all sympathetic of the same thing, the throwing down of reason and the setting up of the most elemental passions which curse human nature. —Milwaukee Journal. HEADLINES VS. EDITORIALS Elsewhere on this page we reprint an editorial from the Milwaukee Journal, issue of January 22. It is excellent, fair, just. It is in keeping with the policy of that journal to deal fairly and fearlessly, editorially, with all questions. Whenever it discusses, editorially, questions particularly affecting the Colored people it always takes high ground. This is not true, however, of its news columns. It often happens that the good effect of a really able editorial is completely destroyed by the headlines of a news item on its front page. In the same issue in which appeared the editorial referred to, on the front page, was the following headline: "Please Excuse Me Says Negro As He Robs Railway Car." Why specify the race to which he belonged? Is it not sufficient that he was a HIGHWAYMAN and could he not have been so described? This constant association of the Negro with Crime does more injury to that race than all the editorials in Christendom can undo. It is not done in respect of other groups. Why the Negro, the race which most of all, needs all the helpful influences toward a more sympathetic understanding of him. We are grateful to the Journal for the editorial. We wish it would refuse to cater to those baser desires of some of its readers. SCISSORED THOUGHTS There is a widespread and growing feeling among colored citizens that the wave of barbarous mob law which last week lynched two black sisters and two brothers defending the girls' honor, and the week before strung up in cold blood a black discharged soldier in uniform—can only and must be eventually stopped by violence. N. Y. News. It is said that southern "crackers," who came north in the last few years, promoted that recent lynching at Green River, Wis. This has been more or less true in the cases of most of the lynchings in this section of the country, in the last twenty-five or thirty years. Cleveland Gazette. The continual and seemingly uninterrupted and cowardly treatment of colored people in the south apart from being an extremely serious disgrace to civilization, is a direct contradiction to what we understand the upwards of four and a half years' war was fought and won for.—Indianapolis Freeman. Will that Democracy, that bound and tied Hunnish Kultur and Boch savagery to its wheels, and wrung freedom from the blood-dripping hands of Kaiser Bill for all the people "over there;" crush and bind to its wheels the American pastime: Lynching, burning and shooting of black Americans "over here" by the Hun and Boche Americans?—S. III. Simpson in Galveston New Idea. The quadruple lynching a few days ago of two (2) men, and two (2) women in Mississippi; the lynching of an ex-soldier at Hickman, Ky., a fortnight ago, before he had had the time to change his uniform; and still, a few days previous, the attempt to lynch another ex-soldier at Anniston, Ala., all of whom are Negroes, is a stiking evidence of the spirit of the reward that awaits the thousands of brave black boys on their return to the shelter of the Stars and Stripes in the United States, which they have so nobly and gloriously fought and died for.—St. Louis Argus. When the black boys come marching home, what will be their reward for their true devotion to the Stars and Stripes? Will it be the lynchers' rope for them and their sisters? Will it be disfranchisement? Will it be jim crowism? Will it be the many other forms of discrimination, practiced against him heretofore in the country?—St. Louis Argus. In repay for all our patriotism; in recognition of what we exhibited in valor, courage, and loyalty, the South has selected a soldier, a black American soldier, as its first victim, and lynched him while the President of the nation is in France seeking to establish a lasting peace, and a working Democracy. The South has lynched an American, and one who is a soldier, dedicated to the cause of Liberty.—Pittsburgh Courier. MILITARY PRIZE MASQUERADE KEHL'S HALL Tuesday, February 4th JAZZ MUSIC Committee Messrs. Turner, Allison, Smith, Mosley, Trotter OUR LETTER FILE (Letters not exceeding 200 words are solicited. They must contain no personal attacks and must be signed. On request the name will not be published.—Editors.) If the person describing himself "A MEMBER" and writing in criticism of the organization meeting of the Milwaukee Branch, N. A. A. C. P., will forward his name we will consider publishing his letter. We must have the name as a guarantee of good faith.—Editors. Milwaukee, Wis. January 23, 1919. Please find check of mine for $1.50 for one year. Keep up the work. In fighting race prejudice you do a grand work for the country and others who like you suffer MILWAUKEE BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. ORGANIZED UNDER FAVORABLE AUSPICES Milwaukee.—Thursday. January 23rd, promises to be a memorable day in the history of the colored people of Milwaukee. On that day, at St. Mark's church, was founded the Milwaukee Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, an organization that is doing more real good for the colored people of America than any other single agency. Rev. R. W. Bagnall of Detroit, Mich., National Organizer for the Great Lakes Region, by a stirring address aroused the people from their apparent indifference with a result that nearly one hundred at once signified their desire to become charter members. A permanent organization was immediately effected with the following officers: President, Horace Preston; vice president G. H. DeReef, recording secretary, P. A. Sutton; corresponding secretary, R. G. Holley; treasurer, Mrs. A. J. Kaine; Mrs. J. D. Carberry, Miss Mabel Rainey and J. G. Thurman, together with the officers named, will constitute the Executive Committee. It is a live infant and promises to grow rapidly into a vigorous manhood. Great credit is due the president. Mr. Preston, who interested the promoters with the result described. A. W. KNIGHT & CO. REAL ESTATE 510 Elm St. Rockford, Ill' Phone 3383 Main The Finest Line of Greeting Cards sre now on sale. Make your selections early. H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. 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If it fails money will be refunded. ```markdown ``` Instruction Given Diplomas Awarded Office Phone, Douglas 3288 Res. Phone, Douglas 3132 Mr. Victor Coquir writes that he is enjoying a pleasant visit in Camden, Ark. Mrs. Lulu Abrams met with a painful but not serious injury while boarding a car last week. Mrs. Jessica Mohr graced the office of the Blade with her presence Wednesday. Mrs. Art Anderson passed through Madison Tuesday from Dilly enroute to Milwaukee for an indefinite stay. We wish for her speedy recovery. Little Buster is reported to be quite sick at his home on West Doty street. Mrs. Cora Johnson, after spending several weeks in Tennessee visiting relatives and friends, returned home last week. Mrs. Julia Gourdine remembered the Blade with a very unique calendar. We appreciate her kindness and wish for her success and many friends. Mrs. Ida Jefferson is visiting her sister. Mrs. Earl Jacobs in Chicago for an indefinite stay. Mr. Calvin Smith accompanied her, returning the same day. Grand Mid-Winter Dance will be given Tuesday, February 4th at Kehl's hall. Jazz music. Everybody invited. Mr. Lee Robinson, former resident of Madison, now of Seattle, Washington, is in the city visiting for a few days. Mrs. Annie Williams, Louisville, Ky., cousin of Capt. A. T. Stewart, departed this life on the 17th inst. The many friends of Captain and Mrs. Stewart, sympathize with them in their loss. OSHKOSH, WIS. The whole interior of Mrs. Mary Moon's home on Broad St. was destroyed by fire, smoke and water Thursday about 8:30 u. m. It is believed that mice ignited matches which caused the fire. The home was partially covered with insurance and will be rebuilt immediately. Mrs. Moon is mother to Mrs. J. W. Smith. J. W. Wright has gone to Chicago to organize the Just Wright Orchestra, preparatory to going to Winnipeg, Canada, to play in one of the Winter Gardens. D. L. Jones and Irving Mathews will be members of the orchestra. Miss Emma Lonias, Chicago, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Ida Ray, and no doubt there will be a number of entertainments given in her honor during her stay. Mr. Prince Abanithy is assistant porter to Mr. Wm. Johnson at the Hotel Athern. He is an accomplished pianist. Mr. Jerry Moon is visiting relatives in Mi waukee. His home burned the same day that he left the city. He was notified of the fire by a Blade reporter, but will remain indefinitely. Mrs. W. S. Hart has returned from Chicago and reports that she had a grand time. Mrs. J. W. Smith was a Milwaukee visitor this week. She is making preparations for her annual visit to Ft. Smith, Little Rock and Hot Springs. Messrs, Sam Alsup, N. Person and J. W. Smith were Green Bay visitors the 25th and 26th inst. Mr. Person left the city a few hours after his arrival for Chicago to spend Sunday with his family. Mrs. Geo. Stevens gave a surprise party on her husband last week. Dancing was indulged in and refreshments were served. Mrs. Ida Ray and Mr. Will Johnson entertained a number of friends at Odd Fellow Hall Monday night. Miss Lonias, Chicago, was guest of honor. Dancing, wasist and some of Mrs. Ray's good cooking made every one present enjoy the evening. Mr. and Mrs. N. Person, 3805 Rhodes Ave., Chicago, gave a dinner and Theater Party in honor of Mr. J. W. Wright, Fond du Lac, Sunday. Covers were laid for eight. Mr. Wright is making his headquarters at the Idlewild Hotel. Mrs. Josie Alsup, 5648 Lafayette avenue, is very much improved and was out calling on her friends Sunday. BELOIT. WIS. Our town, business enterprises, social life, private life, Christian life, church life, in fact all that pertains to our welfare or nonwelfare is dependent very largely upon us, for man is largely the make of his own destiny after all. Rev. G. W. Dudley, Texas, is spending the week in Beloit assisting Rev. Fox in a series of meetings. Eight united with the church on the 26th. Rev. Dudley will preach at each service Sunday. You are invited. Attorney Edward Wright, Chicago, will be the chief speaker on the program rendered by the Citi- zens' Club, February 12. In its recent meeting the League voted to send resolutions to Wisconsin Senators with reference to Southern representation in Congress. The paper rendered by Dr. F. Norman entitled "THE NEGRO and the WAR" was a great production. The Second M. E. Church rendered its first program on the 24. Each number was a success. President Ousley is in the right pew, let us keep him there. Solos rendered by Messrs. Guy and Reynolds and the singing of Madam Preyer Guy is deserving of special credit. The Woman's Circle of Emanuel Baptist Church from a recent social turned over $25. Under the new constitution just adopted by this circle will hereafter be known as The Willing Workers. Inconsistency in churches or church people is no more to be excused than in other organizations, because the Church is the Light of the World. This ought to apply to its business as well as its spiritual aspect. MILWAUKEE, WIS. If present plans do not miscarry the C. M. E. church will be in its new home, 4th St. above Walnut, early in May. The efforts of Rev. M. Ferguson are favorable to that end. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Shepherd have removed to 629 Vliet St., where they will be pleased to see their friends. Mrs. H. B. Kinner has been confined to her bed for several days but is now up and around again. The Blade is serving you in many ways you little realize. The community reception at the auditorium are for returning soldiers, WHITE and COLORED. The Colored members of the committee are very desirous that the Colored boys avail themselves of them. Mr. Cy Miller is back from Camp Grant looking every inch a soldier. Mrs. R. H. Baylor is actively engaged in work under the auspices of the War Camp Community Service. She has successfully organized a unit composed of young girls to engage in the work. Mr. J. L. Slaughter was a one day visitor to the city. Mr. A. G. Burgette has been confined to his bed for several days and is thought to be threatened with pneumonia. Mr. J. B. Alden is said to have been a heavy loser in the recent failure of the Kroeger Bros. Department store. Mr. Budd Doty continues quite sick. The Blade is young yet. Watch it grow in size and in power for good. Mrs. Lawson Ford left Tuesday for Springfield, O., to attend the funeral of her brother, Wm. Bailey, who was for several years a resident of this city. The concert given by Prof. David Johnson and orchestra at St. Mark's church was a decided success. Admission was free; a collection netted $25. "H. B.," the little son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kinner bids fair to become a great violinist. George Weaver's Jazz Band is giving entire satisfaction at the College Inn, Racine. Besides Mr. Weaver the band is composed of Messrs. P. Wyer, F. Talbert, O. Martin, a small but classy bunch of musicians. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade's Milwaukee office is at 217-218 Empire Building, where its business might be transacted. Mrs. Brown, who is in the restaurant business, was one and is still an active worker in the Telequah R. C. Chapter. Owing to the operation, which was performed on Mrs. Wenedia Johnson Trane, the Chapter will not meet January 22. We wish her recovery soon. The Telequah Chapter is just completing the work of refugee garments. All members are always glad to receive the Blade. They can't come to our hands too early in the week. Mrs. G. Day, Alton, Ill., has returned home after spending 10 days at the bedside of her sick friend Mrs. M. Williams, 342 8th St. Mrs. Williams is reported to be a little better. This is the week of the W. I. C. Bazaar a. 264/4th St. Mrs. M. Prevatt plans to spend several days in Chicago this week with a dainty three course luncheon, which was enjoyed by every one present. Mrs. M. S. Stowers is expecting her daughter, Mrs. Brooks, from Chicago to visit her for a few days in the near future. Hinrichs Dry Goods Co. FinalClearanceSale Women's Suits at , . . One-half Price Cloth Coats at . . . 40 per cent off Plush Coats at . . . $ 3 3 \frac{1}{4} $ per cent off Furs, eutire stock, at . . $ 3 3 \frac{1}{4} $ per cent off B. GREENBE GREENBERG WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Madison, Wisconsin WHY HAVE POOR HAIR When "MARVEL" Posits Grows Straight Glossy Hair Formulated 1906 "MARVEL" Trade Mark HAIR CULTIVAT Positively Eradicates Dandruff, Prevents A Luxurious Growth, Prevents Falling And Itching Scalp Most astonishing proposition on the market Liberal terms te aetive representatives. Many thousand users willingly offer testim POOR HAIR? VEL" Positively nt Glossy Hair ted 1906 VEL" Mark TIVATOR Dandruff, Promotes Prevents Falling Hair ing Scalp ion on the market. presentatives. singly offer testimonials. WHY HAVE POOR HAIR? When "MARVEL" Positively Grows Straight Glossy Hair HAIR CULTIVATOR Positively Eradicates Dandruff, Promotes A Luxurious Growth, Prevents Falling Hair And Itching Scalp Most astonishing proposition on the market. Liberal terms te aetive representatives. Many thousand users willingly offer testimonials. PRICE ONLY 50 CENTS MARVEL SPECIALY CO. MADISON, W Sole Manufacturers D. MADISON, WIS. Manufacturers MARVEL SPECIALY CO. MADISON, WIS. Sole Manufacturers Keep Your Voice Clear USE LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store Cor. Cilman and State Streets You Like Nice Pictures In Your Home Well Framed We do the BEST FRAMING in Madison, that's why the BEST PEOPLE trade with us. Our prices ARE right. Bring in some'of your pictures to frame. You will be pleased. The Photoart House AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particulars. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street --- Repairing of All Imported Clocks An Swiss Watches 312 State Street Trade Mark Notary Public Phones Office, Gaand 4504 R Res. Lincoln 3585-Y George Heriot DeReef Attorney and Counselor at Law ROOMS 217-218 EMPIRE BUILDING 14 Grand Avenue MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN KINKY HAIR Exelento Medicine Co., Atlanta, Ga. Our company is I loved Exelento Guinea Porcupine. We love our work, care and happy mommy that you would be. We love you and say that I want to be with you and all that I can do until my way I want it. We love you and all that you love you too. We love you too. SALLY REND. Don't let some fake Kink Remover feel you. You really can't strain your hair until it is wide and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it very long, soft and smooth. It works like a waxy coating. The difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and smooth that you can fix it like a nail. Exelento Guinea does this we claim, we will give your money back. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particular. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. Repairing Complicated Watches A Specialty 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 he cuts the work in the hot. There is no energy, no dread It saves labor and more time for other We are willing that you Electric Flat-Iron you to accept our you will, in your bring one. You keep it. Why, simply because the Electric cuts the work in two. Your iron is not. There is no waiting, no work 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 will 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 Madison Ga Com 126 East N Straighten Yo La Cr dison Gas & Elect Company 126 East Main Street hten Your Hair La Creoline Straighten Your Hair With La Creoline The Latest Scientific Discovery in the world today, La Creoline Pomade Hair Dressing a wonderful Hair Grower and Straightener, for men and women's hair. Kinky hair made straight by the use of La Creolene Pomade hair dressing. Price 55c and $1.10 per box. Call upon Prof. Frederick D. Henderson and have him straighten your hair with his wonderful La Creoline Hair Straightener, and be convinced that his hair and skin preparations are the best. 10,000 agents wanted in unoccupied territory to sell my hair and skin preparations. Write for terms and free samples to agents. Special rates to barbers and lady hair dressers. Manufactured and guaranteed by Frederick D. Henderson, Hair, Scalp and Skin Specialist. Address all letters and send money by P. O. money order, express money order or registered letter to Frederick D. Henderson, $472½ Sixth St., Milwaukee, Wis. (President Founder). FREDRICK D La Creol of Beauty Culture and American Demonstrating Salesroom, 472 RICK D. HENDER La Creoline School Cure and American Specialty Products L ing Salesroom, 4721/2 Sixth St., Milwaukee FREDRICK D. HENDERSON of Beauty Culture and American Specialty Products Laboratories. Demonstrating Salesroom, $472.1 Sixth St., Milwaukee. Wis. For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N. W. Depot Phone Badger 7400 --- because the Electric Iron two. Your iron is always no waiting, no waste of of injuring fine clothes. clothes and gives you er 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 Main Street ur Hair With eoline HENDERSON Line School Specialty Products Laboratories. Sixth St., Milwaukee, Wis. St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Coloree Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN --- MR. ADOLPHUS CLEMONS Washington, D. C. Mr. Adolphus Clemons is an old Americus, Ga., boy now popular tailor at 1337 Wallach Place, N.W. Washington, D.C. He will visit Atlantic City in February. MR. T. L. ANDERSON Proprietor of Howard Rapid Shoe Repairing Company, 708 You St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Mr. Anderson is indeed helping to solve the problem by giving employment to our people. His outfit is up to date and he is in position to care for your work in a first class way. REV. GEO. W. DUDLEY, D. D National Noted Evangelist of Beloit. Wis. A great revival wave is sweeping over Rock Co., Beloit, Wis Dr. Dudley is holding services at the Second Baptist church of which Rev. Geo, J. Fox is pastor. Several have been added to the church through his preaching. It is hoped that the good Doctor will return to Madison for a few days' stay next week. MRS. BESSIE FINCH STEELE AND MRS. FRANKIE TURNER CROWDER 1807—14th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Mesdames Steele and Crowder were formerly of Atlanta, Ga., and since coming to Washington, D. C., have made many warm friends. Mrs. Asbury Williams, Atlanta, who was visiting in Washington recently was the recipient of an Auto Party in their seven-passenger Chandler. They are to be numbered among Washington's elite. MRS. LULA MOORE Entertains in Honor of Mrs. Asbury Williams of Atlanta, Ga. One of the most fashionable and up to date receptions of the season was given in honor of Mrs. Asbury Williams, Atlanta, Ga., by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Moore, 1430 Corcoran St., N. W., Washington, D.C. The occasion was indeed an enjoyable one and the guests departed loud in their praise of both host and hostess. MR. AND MRS J. P. BUFFORD The Dinner Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Amos, 2343 Monroe, St. Chicago, Ill. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Amos, 2443 Monroe street, elaborately entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bufford. The table was loaded with food to suit the most fastidious. As entertainers Mr. and Mrs. Amos are second to none. MADAMES TESSIE SMITH, AD DIE JONES AND MAYME EVANS 4414 Langley Ave., Chicago, Ill. Entertain in Honor of Mrs. W. S. Hart, Neenah, Wis. Mrs. W. S. Hart, Neenah, Wis. was the recipient of many social occasions while in Chicago last week. The Theater Party and Tea given by the Sisters at 4414 Langley avenue, was indeed up to date. The windy city is Mrs. Hart's old home and her many friends loathe to see her leave. COSMOPOLITAN TAILORING COMPANY Max K. Steele and Henry W. Crowder, Washington, D. C., 1807-14th St., N. W. This is one of the most progressive establishments of its kind in the District. Messrs. Steele and Crowder are old Atlanta, Ga. boys and are making good. Their Ford delivery truck causes them to make prompt calls and deliveries. Mr. Steele has for eight years been clerk in the Bureau of Nationalization. Prof. Hy. Crowder is a first class pianist and is indeed popular and unassuming. MRS. CHAS. BELL Philadelphia, Pa. Royally Entertained in Honor of S. C. M. Hon. Henry Lincoln. Johnson, Grand Master J. S. Noel. Editors W. P. Kemp. Detroit Leader, G. J. Robinson. Chattanooga Defender. J. Finley Wilson. Washington Eagle and J. Anthony Josey. Wisconsin Blade. were the breakfast guests of Mrs. Chas. Bell Tuesday morning. Mrs. Bell enjoys the reputation of being one of the leading entertainers of Philadel INSURE YOUR HAIR Against Falling, Splitting, breaking, Itch, Eczema, Grayness with HAIR VIM TRADE MARK Ask for "HAIR VIM" and do not accept anything said to be "JUST AS GOOD." There is nothing "just as good" as HAIR VIM. On sale at all first-class Drug Stores and Hair Shops. 35 cents. By mail 40 cents per box. Wide-awake Agents wanted. $100 per month guaranteed. Write today for particulars and contract. The Hair Vim Chemical Co. 1234 You Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. phia county. This was indeed up-to-date in every particular. On New Years she entertained 22 guests from Washington, New York, Baltimore and Boston, Mass. Along this line she is hard to surpass. MRS. C. H. JACKSON 2800 Washington Blvd. Chicago, Ill. After a pleasant visit, lasting more than six weeks with relatives at her home, Jeffersonville, Ind., Mrs. Jackson returned to Chicago Sunday. While away she was the guest of many social functions in her honor and her returning was anxiously awaited by her host of friends. Since her return Mr. Jackson is all smiles. MAJOR J. B. RAMSEY Camp Community Service Hospitable, Happiness and Service. In Charge of War Camp Community Service, Club No. 3, Washington, D. C.—For Twenty-five Years Commandant of Cadets of Tuskegee Institute. It will be a great pleasure to the returning soldiers on entering and visiting Washington to find the broad hearted, genial and affable Major J. B. Ramsey in charge of Camp Community Service. Major Ramsey possesses that force called magnetism which draws rather than expels. On Tuesday last Dr. Carter of Seattle, Wash., and Editor J. Anthony Josey of Madison, were dinner guests of Major Ramsey. He is ably assisted in his work by Mrs. Julia Ma- an old resident of the District, and Mr. Daniel W. Chase, formerly chief clerk, Negro Section, Food Administration, and Mr. Francis Wells, one of the most popular and progressive men of Washington as secretary. J. F. HOLLAND General Manager of Real Estate and Insurance. — North State Mutual Improvement Co., Washington, D. C. One of the coming business men of Washington, in real estate, loan and insurance is Mr. J. F. Holland. In 10 years the work has made for him a clientage who is reliable. He enjoys the confidence of the business and financial men of the District and your business entrusted to him is sure of fair and impartial dealings. Few men in similar business has made such progress as Mr. Holland. His office is at 1919—11th St., N. W., and you are shown the uttermost courtesy when paying a visit; though busy he finds time to engage in church work. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and John Marshall Harlan of which he is a member of the Board of Directors. REV. J. W. HENDERSON Formerly of Atlanta, Ga., Now at Washington, D. C. The good people of Atlanta will indeed feel proud to know that one of its old respected boys is in Rev. Henderson attended Morehouse College and was connected with the S. B. Turman Real Estate Co. and Local Insurance Companies. Since leaving Atlanta he has pastored in the National Capital. Rev. Henderson has a following that appreciates his services. He has proven to them and the community that he is an upright Christian minister. The Bastionian Baptist church of which he is leader and pastor is located in Northwest Washington. He is in great demand as a fluent speaker and his good wife, formerly Miss M. F. E. Whiteside of Rutherford, N. C., graduate of the State Normal, Winston, N. C. Her friends will be glad to know of their success. Rev. Henderson is president INSURE YOUR HA HAIR TRA Ask for "HAIR VIM" and do be "JUST AS GOOD." The of the B. Y. P. U. and the Baptist Association. WILMINGTON, DEL (Blade News Service) This is the home of some of the most distinguished Odd Fellows in America: National Grand Treasurer, Chas, T. Colburn, Dr. Corwell Banton, Wm. P. Turner and that expert drill master P. M. V. P. Jacob Tingle, who is a degree master second to none in America. The good people here are very hospitable and race loving. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Adams are to be classed among the number of the energetic, Mme. Adams is a graduate of Mme. C. J. Walker's Hair College and has ever kept busy. She is a consistent member of Bethel A. M. E. church Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hill are without doubt faithful and untiring Christians and are easily in a class alone in knowing how to entertain strangers; their daughter, Miss Edna, is a young lady of refined manners and a lovely disposition. Mr. Hill is Class Leader of Bethel A. M. E. church and for more than 40 years a resident of Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Emily Washington believes in helping all worthy race enterprises and is a faithful Christian, whose example is worthy of emulation. The Bethel Church choir should feel proud to have as one of its members Mrs. Neonta Page, who is always punctual and ready to render service. She is also Secretary of The Royal Mutual Association. Mrs. V. Dillard, 918 French St., is to be numbered among the leading club and society workers of the city of Wilmington, Del. Mrs. Irene Hill Frisby is showing remarkable business ability in the handling of the vast estate left her by her late husband, Hon. Wm. Frisby. Mrs. Frisby is well prepared for a rainy day for year to come. Miss Edna Hill, 917 Wainnut St., has consented to furnish the happenings of Wilmington to the Blade's readers each week. Let her know who is visiting you. A. E. J. H. THURSTON, CAFE KING 1743 L St., N. W., Wash., D. C. One of the most up to date cafe business in Washington, D. C., is conducted by Mr. J. H. Thurston. He has many years of experience along this line and possesses the happy facility of pleasing the epicurean. At Rockford, Ill., where he was owner of the Douglass Cafe he went to Washington and upon entering again in this business he is filling a long felt need of fashionable Washington. The name of Thurston stands for reliability, cleanliness and proper service. visiting friends. We hope for her a pleasant stay. The W. I. Club will meet with Mrs. Owens, 624 Popular St., Feb. 13th. All member are invited to be present. Mr. D. W. Raynor, our chorister, organized the Sunday Forum Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. The Society elected officers as follows: Mr. Raynor, president; Mr. Boyd, vice president, Mrs. Russell, secretary, Miss Maxie, assistant secretary; Mr. L Howard, treasurer; Mr. Gordon, sergeant at arms; Mr. Cantrell, critic; Mr. Prevatt, chaplain; Mrs. M. Davis, journalist. The Club will meet every second and fourth Sundays of each month at the church at 3:00. A program will be rendered at each meeting. Installation of officers will be held the second Sunday. Enough credit cannot be given Mrs. M. J. Brantford, 709 Cherry St., for the beautiful reception she gave in honor of Mrs. Shephard last Monday evening. Some of the best citizens were present. The Busy Bee Club was organized for the New Year Thursday evening, January 16, with Mrs. Wright as president; Mrs. Merritt, vice president; Mrs. Davis, secretary; Mrs. Kinner, assistant secretary; Mrs. Gladney, treasurer. The Club will give a musical at the church Thursday evening, January 30, 1919. Some of the best talent in the city will appear on the program. Everybody is asked to attend. Tickets 15 cents Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Stowers entertained Miss Merrill Potter, Mrs. Potter and Rev. Cappage, Atlanta, Ga., last Wednesday "NO-BRAKE" GREW JT. Let "NO-BRAKE," the Scientific and Successful Hair Improving Treatment, grow it for you. "NO-BRAKE" will positively grow hair or your money cheerfully refunded. "NO-BRAKE" SINGLE GROWER. Removing the Dandruff, makes the hair grow. "NO-BRAKE" Single Grower not only removes Dandruff, but prevents it. PRICE 60 CENTS; 10c Extra for Postage- "NO-BRAKE" DOUBLE GROWER. 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