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THE DALLAS EXPRESS, DALLASTEXAS, APRIL 17, 1920.
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EDUCATION, LIBERTY AND KFFICIENCT.
SATURDAY, AFRIL.,17, 1020.
ATTEXD TOUR FBKCLXCT RALLY.
The attention of all Negro voters
of precincts and wards may well
be called to the fact that they should
pay strict attention to the date set
for their precinct convention and at
tend by all means. That this date
may more easily be kept in mind
and that they may be well Informed
as to Its Importance ' and relation
to county and state conventions they
snouia auena an rauys ana meetings
In their precincts.
This Is a critical year' politically.
The help of every voter must be
had. In every way possible. Lily
whltism, against which we are
striving, Is proving most resourceful
and Is offering its most stubborn
resistance to our participation in
Texas politics. '
Precinct rallies will be called from
time to time for the Instruction of
voters and the more complete
mobilization of forces for the grand
struggle. Be on hand at all times.
Attend bring your friends with you.
Keep in close touch with every move
ment that you may know how to
act when the time comes.
PLA3T A GABDEX
Flowers in the yard proclaim the
love of beauty and sense of civic
order to help conserve the food
spring gardens go far towards actu
ally cutting down board bills.
Last year and the year before we
were urged to plant a garden In
order to hely conserve the , food
supply for the use of the aliens.
This year there is so definite move
ment in that direction, but the suc
cess of past experiences should be
reason enough for a continuation of
the actual economy of such gardens.
Gardens in back yards cost little
except in the effort spent in plant
ing and cultivation. They save much.
We need to save more. We may
with much . pfoflt to ourselves.
Make another . "small " crop this
spring.
We are glad to acknowledge re
ceipt of a new Race paper from
Oklahoma. It Is the "Oklahoma
Sun," and In its initial issue is full of
the boasting, full-of-prlde-in-our
selves matter that we most need. We
wish it success.
Liberty is the freedom for doing good. It should be assumed that
every citizen is productive rather than expensive to the country of which
he Is a part. '
. An efficient citizen is one whose production of public good is high
as compared to his consumption. It follows that a citizen who is not
wholly free cannot be highly efficient. It is also a fact that any part of
the citizenry of a country which is not as efficient as It might be keeps
that country from being as productive as it might be.
Efficiently depends also upon education. An Ignorant citizenry is
not efficient. Realizing thos as a basic truth the public guarantees to
Its citizens an education. But in some instances the citizens are educated
in different ways and as being to different economic schemes If there
each of the 12 Southern States being considered are: Virginia, $14;
'In contrast the average expenditures for education per white child f6r
such Is not the case. In the South this is true to a very great extent
and the results as compared to northern states to which many Negroes
have migrated wtlh the conditions which cause them follow.
The largest number of the migrants have gone to New Jersey, New
Tork, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois.
. The average annual expenditure per child for education in these
States Is as follows: New Iersey,$34; New Tork, $29; Pennsylvania,$25;
Ohio, $29; Michigan, $25 and Illinois' $26.
Alabama, $11; Mississippi, $8; Kentucky, $11; Tennessee, $11; Louisiana,
$16; Arkansas, $9; and Texas, $9;
i Although the expenditure per white child is much less in these South
ern States than in the Northern States to which the .migrants have gone,
there is a still greater difference as to expenditure per child for Negroes,
which is for Virginia,' $4.18; North Carolina, $3.70; South Carolina,
$1.23; Georgia, $2.59; Florida, $2.44; Alabama, $2; Mississippi, $1.53;
Kentucky, $9.70; Tennessee, $5.78; Louisiana, $1.81; Arkansas, $4.14,
and Texas, $6.90.
The result of the large expenditures for education by the Northern
States is superior educational facilities.
Another result is a higher average of Intelligence than is found In
the South.
Excluding those of foreign birth, let us compare the Illiteracy of
the native population, white and Negroes, in these States, North and
South. f
The per cent, of illiterates among native whites and native Negroes
In the Northern States and native Negroes In the Northern States under
consideration is: New Jersey, whites, 0.8; Negroes, 6.0; New York, whites)
0.9; Negroes, 9.9; Pennsylvania, whites, 1.3; Negroes, 9.1; Ohio, whites.
1.6; Negroes, 11.1; Michigan, whites, 1.1; Negroes, 6.7; and Illinois,
whites, 1.3; Negroes, 10.6. '
The percentage of illiteracy in the 12 Southern States being consider
ed is as follows: Virginia, whites, 8.0; Negroes, 30.0; North Carolina,
whites, 12.3; Negroes, 31.9; South Carolina, whites, 10.3; Negroes, 38.7;
Georgia, whites, 7.8; Negroes, 36.6; Florida, whites, 5.0; Negroes, 26.6;
Alabama, whites, 9.9; Negroes, . 40.1; Mississippi, whites, 6.2; Negroes,
3.6; Kentucky, whites, 10.0; Negroes, 27.6; Tennessee, whites, 9.7; Ne-.
groes, 27.3; Louisiana, whites, 13. 4; Negroes 48.4; Arkansas, whites, 7.0.
Negroes, 26.4; and Texas, whites, 4.3; Negroes, 24.6.
What is true of education is true along other lines. But the South
is slowly evincing a desire of change these conditions. We seem to see
In the general movements for better Negro schools, slowly increased civic
facilities and co-operation between the races, a gradual realization' of the
fact that after all our destinies are inter-woven and that we are all parts
of the same general civic and social scheme. In proportion as they see
it they help us to help ourselves and them. In proportion as they realize
that we desire to do as much good as is possible and allow us the freedom
In which to do, which Is justly ours, In just so far will we, as a vital part
of the general southern productive scheme make It more productive and
efficient.
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION
in handing out their political "bunk"
all politicians would de well to re
alize that every man whose face
looks simple does not necessarily
have a brain to match his face.
G. O. P. has always stood for the
"Good Old Party" but the antics
of some of the Southern" white
brethren may cause us to name them
"Grouchy Old Party Busters." . .
No voter has done his duty by his
party until he has become fully in
formed as to its aims, Intentions and
how best to help in carrying them
out.
We notice also that, the Fort Worth
"Hornet" has taken on a sharper
stiii. Its appearance is up to-date
Eid highly "newsy."
Lily whiles lack as' much of being
true Americans as do Bolshevists
siv;l con! miners who go on strike in
cp.ily winter.
One sow'tinics feel that be needs
eu JiiaKk during some political
campaigns.
LYNCHING.
The two recent lynchlngs give us reason once more to wonder
whether or not the American "Page. of Horrors" will be as thoroughly
covered this year as in former years. While we do not expect the
American conscience will suddenly wake up and in "one fell swoop"
abolish this curse of its civilization, we confidently expect that with each
Instance of its recurrence the forces of Law will more thoroughly mobil
ize themselves for efficient action against them.
One of the lynchlngs occurred In Kentucky. The action of the
governor several weeks ago in the Lexington case does not seem to have
had the desired effect. This condition is proof of the fact that the
methods used against lynching must be consistently applied as well as
severe in their dealing with the lynchers. Lynching grows out of
prejudice. Prejudice Is fostered and encouraged In its growth by. class
and racial destlnction and proscription. ,
The prejudices of Southern Americans against Negroes have been
systemmatlcally cultivated. They have been taught at the expense of
government and society. , They have rendered the efficeincy of the whole
South far below what it should be.
They are even now greatly responsible for the labor shortage which
now maintains in the south.
Lynching will stop when Law Is made supreme. It will cease to
exist when race and color cease to determine the kind of justice meted
out to those with whom the law must deal.
Such a condition must be gradual in the coming into being. The
uniformity of prejudice Is, in Its last analysis, the result of education.
Its eradication muBt also be the result of education. The Southern
public must be changed n ts thinking. The agencies which bring this
change about must unite force and reason. '
There, are those to whom the press and pulpit may appeal and there
are those whom the force of Law alone can reach.- Both classes make
up the lynching public, the one by allowing it without vigorous protest
and the other, which without any regard . for principles involved, gives
way to the demands of a brutally ververted nature.
These forces are already at work.' But In too lax a way. Lynching
must be curbed by the aggression of Law not passivity It is to be hoped
(hat America will begin now to protect her principles of practical de
mocracy by . aggressively opposing lynching and counteracting the pre
judices which give it birth and nourishment.
BROTHERHOOD
The following poem Is clipped from the Montreal Daily Star. It was
quoted by one of its readers in a discussion as to brotherhood of man with
out respect to race, creed or color. It was composed by a young Canadian
(white) author, Edythe de Lanzon.
Into the tumult of life we come, '
Eager to do and dare,
Eager, to carry our chosen part,
And have a Nation's share
Bouyant we are with the spring of youth,
' Coming from every land,
Servile no longer, but men free born,
Firm on our feet we stand.
Crushed underneath the soul-starving load
Of bigotry's iron sway,
Too long we have bowed we stand erect
I And cast the burden away.
Freemen we are, God's decrees made,
Linked in the mighty chain,
That shall circle the earth and bring forth
Love's universal reign.
Territories wide shall open their gates,
Hold we a Nation's sway,
For that which God has prepared for us,
Shall not be taken away.
Pulse we now with deep thrill of life, y
Hear we the mighty call.
Whether black or white, in the scheme of things,
Color counts not at all.
AMEB1CA TO FBAXCE.
America's monument gift to the Republic of France is an eloquent
expression of American good will. France is the best and widest loved
among modern nations. Her history is an illuminating record of the mod
ern, social impulse to broaden the scope and to strengthen the spirit of
the modern man's dsire to realize high social designs; and the American
gift is presented as a token of the intimate regard in which the United
States embodies its love for Liberty and its reverence for faith.
Our race has an abiding and loving interest in the fortunes of France.
This fact softened the bitterness that energized the larger number among
us when the United States entered the great world war. France was
bleeding white. That meant death for liberty-loving France and a set
ting back of the hands of the clock of progress. In this sacred moment
we stilled the mutterings of our outraged souls and went into the conflict
"hell bent" to do and die that Liberty might live. ,
We have strong reason to be proud of our war record. We held our
heads high and our faces to the east There was no faltering in our
ranks; there was no misgivings in our hearts; and-our blood reddened
the streams and made fertile the hills and plains of beloved France.
Preachment and deeds are the offspring of the true Democracy. It is
because France does what she preaches, then men black and white love her.
She is socially honst Not in the specific sense but in the deeper and more
original ways that make for a permanence of life and spirit not to be found
in the shallow expression of high rounding preachments.
The closer American people get to France, the broader will ,grow the
American life. The United States has much to learn Much to learn in
the matters of government; Much to learn in the question of social values;
much to learn concerning the deeper purposes of life. ' Standing near to
the people who have come the nearest to serving the complex problems of
the modern social order we may learn a great lesson of social truth and
hence live the longer on the plane of a truly great social organization.
Long Live France! Long Live America. Negro Associated Press.
Big business like other things is the result of study, work and
planning. If you are thinking of craning a business think of making
It pay eventually in millions Instead of thousands. Its purely a matter
of how you plan.
THE FEARS OF REPRESENTATIVE FLOOD. !
The Honorable Henry D. Flood, of Appomattox, dean of the Virginia
delegation in the House of Representatives at' Washington, is gravely con
cerned over the danger of white supremacy in the electorate of the Old
Dominion, if the pending Suffrage Amendment should become oparative
without immediate action on the part of the general assembly of the State
of Virginia.
It is thus that the Virginia "Pilot," of Norfolk, expresses the fears
that are at this time harrowing the mind of Mr. Flood. The Old Domin
ion statesman is reported as foreseeing, if the Virginia legislature does
not act, a wholesome registration of the Colored women of the state, "with
consequences of incalcuable seriousness to the body politic.''
in the language of the street, we should like to ask the Hon. Mr.
Flood "Where do you get that stuff?" Mr. Flood and every other person
in Virginia who has any sense at all know very well that there is no more
reason for fearing the "overthrow of white supremacy" in that state than
there is for fearing that the Blue Ridge Mountains win be submerged by
the Atlantic Ocean.
in 1910 the white population of Virginia was 1,389,809; the Colored
population was 671,096. By the same census the number of white women
in the state was 353, 616; the number of Colored women 164,844, lesb than
half. This projortion has not been changed appreciably since 1910, because
Virginia Is one of the states that do not change; its gain in population
has not Deen more than 200,000 in the past ten years.
In spite of these figures, Representative Flood is urging the Virginia
legislature to take some steps to "save the civilization of the state" in
case the Suffrage Amendment is ratified. One of the members of the
legislature has introduced a resolution to take care of the poll-tax phase
of the situation; but Mr. Flood does not think that this measure provides
sufficient security for the superior race in Virginia. So he has recommend
ed the extending of the scope of the amendments to the resolution to in
clude Section 19, of the state constitution so aS to provide for registration
on a new permanent roll.
In order to give our readers an understanding of what Section 19 is,
we quote as follows from the Virginia "Pilot":
"Section 19 of the Constitution, which Mr. Flood would revive to
meet the present occasion, was the famous alternative military, property,
or understanding qualifications. Under Is a white applicant for registra
tion would not necessarily be disqualified if unable to read and write,
whereas a Colored application would not necessarily be qualified if not
able to read and write. After the two-year period of registration for the
permanent roll expired under Section 19, all applicants for registration in
Virginia have been obliged to make out their applications in their own hand
writing unless physically incapacitated. Mr. Flood believes nthat a much
larger proportion of the Colored women of Virginia can read and write
that the proportion of the Colored men of the state who can do so. He
would restore the 1902-3 status in time to make up anoher permanent
roll before the election of 1922.
Operation of Device Explained
"This," said Mr.' Flood today, "would enable all the white women in
the state to be. registered and would practically exclude .all the Negro wo
men, , throwing the same safeguards around the electorate with regard to
female as in 1902 and 1903 we threw round it with regard to males."
At times we are puzzled to know whether politicians of the Flood
type are actuated by stupidity or by scoundrelism. , If any man really
thinks that the enforcement of Colored women who n could qualify would
menace the civilization of any state in the South there is something wrong
with his head; if he does not think so, and acts as though he does, there
is sometlng wrong with his morals.
Here we have a case of a member of Congress conspiring, no, not con
spiring, for candidacy Implies some secrecy; we have him epenly acting to
provide for the violation of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of
United States. It seems to us that among the many laws of the land there
ought to be one under which Representative Flood could be prosecuted
and put in jail.
The thoughtful Colored -people of Virginia ought to get together now
and secure the best legal counsel they can get to fight any move that
may be made by the legislature to rob Colored women before-hand of the
right to vote. New York Age.
X
PALESTINE
is visiting relatives here. Rev Bev
ells filled the pulpit at the A M. E.
church during the absence of the
pastor. Mr. McHamiiton pureuaawi
Palestine, Texas, April 15. We the Barber shop of Mr. N. B. Blan-
were favored with a gooo rain duu- wno moved to aauie risea.
day. Mr. King of Henderson is vis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Bean
of this citv. Mr. A. W. Pierce has
Mich. Mr. Will Johnson oi auibh
la A harA vtRitiner wife and relatives.
Dr. C. G. Patrick, our only Negro
returned from an extended trip to aentjst 0f this city has moved to
Kansas Citv. and through Oklahoma
He reports an enjoyoble trip. Rev.
W. A. Keith, P. C. of Mt Vernon
A. M. E. church passed away Friday
morning the 9th, after a brief illness.
His remains will be entered at .this
place. Rev. Lafayette Keith of Dallas
attended the funeral of his son the
late Rev. W. A. Keith. Mr. Bennle
Keith attended the funeral of his
father, Rev. W. A. Keith. Rev. D.
J. Crawford delivered a splendid ser
mon on the Resurrection on Easter
Sunday, that has caused much favor
able comment. The people generally
took an active part in Negro Health
Week. Read the Dallas Express and
keep posted as to the doings of the
Negro race in and out of Texas.
TERRELL
Terrell, Texas, April 15. Rev. L.
A. Weaver closed a successful revi
val at the Bethlehem Baptist church
Sunday. He was assisted by Rev.
Winston of Greenville and Rev. Wil
liams of Dallas.. Revivals arc in
progression all over the city. Ter
rell, both among white and Colored,
as the results, Terrell ought to be
made a better place. Lawyer Wells
of Dallas lectured at M. E. church
Sunday afternoon. The Colored cit
izens of Terrell appreciated the val
uable information given by Lawler
Wells concerning the New laws legis
Islated by the state of Texas and
the coming election..
Mr. Jude Dcckard has let contract
for the erection of a garage at his
home place, corner of S. Catherine
ad Grove streets. Dr. Pinkston has
let contract for the erection of a
brick structure next to the Peoples
Drug Store. Dr. J. H. Sparks and
Mr. Edgar Johnson opened a grocery
store at the Nelson Building Satur
dav. Thev Dlan to make it first
class. Mr. C. D. Hawkins returned
Sunday from Ranger, Texas.
Okmulgee where he will locate per
manently. Rev John Hanner accom
panied by his wife was in Eufula
Sunday, where the Reverend has a
church.
KEMP
Kemp, Texas, April 15 Rev. H.
P. Boxley was shaking hands with
friends Saturday and being invited
by pastor W. A. Greenlea, ho preach
ed at the C. M. E.' church Sunday to
an appreciative audience. He took
for his subject, "For as a Man
Thinkest in his Heart so is He."
A storm visited this place on April
8th, doing much damage to small
buildings, blowing the top off the
born on Mr. Lem Fletcher's farm,
and blowing down the old "Cedar
Log" church. Misses Beulah Malone
and Leastcr Fain are visiting their
Aister, Miss Mary Brown. Miss Ruby
Garrett is visiting in Frunkston. Mr.
Setgler Miller of Ainurlilo is here
a guest of his parents. Miss Ethel
Burley and Mr. Ollie Phillips were
quietly married Saturday. Mrs. Bet
tie Uuiiey Is still on the sick list.
Miss Jennie V. Royal died April 8th
and was laid to rest in the Oak
Grove church yard. See resolutions
from the school.
BLOSSOM
CENTER
Center. Texas, April 15. Easter
was a high day at C. M. E. church
where all services throughout the
day were filled with real Easter
spirit Sunday school at usual hour
with quite a number of very anxious
Sunday school goers present The
Crucifixion sermon in the morning
and the noble lecture at night by
the pastor, Rev. W. T. Reagor is
yet being discussed Jjoth in the diff
erent homes and on the high-ways.
In touching upon race enterprise,
Rev. Reagor said that no man nor
woman Is a rrlend to a colored Dus
lness establishment who never dark
en the door thereto, nor who fails
to keep paid up the accounts they
make therewith. "If the Bible is
true, said Rev. Reagor, Heaven will
not be crowded, because present
day styles, forms and fashions and
the rules on Christianity are not in
harmony one with the other by no
means." The teachers of Center
Colored High School are smiling
since they have the Supt's. word for
It that the term will not be cut short
this year as has unusaally been the
case. Mrs. B. A. Brown spent Eas
ter day at San Augustine with her
husband. Rev. Jas. Brown, both of
whom returning home Monday night
reported a financial and spiritual
success. Mrs. Nellie Hicks who has
been ill for some few days is up
again. Mrs. Amelia Daniels who has
been ill for some 8 or 10 days is
much better at this writing. Mrs,
L. E. Thomas left last evening for
Houston, Texas where she expects
to spent a few days with her hus
band.
FOBJiEY
The school bonds carried and much of the credit in their passage
Is due to the combined efforts of Negro teachers and laymen who made
a thorough canvass of all Negro property ewners and voters.
. . i , -
Those who oppose the States Rights doctrine may see an added argu
ment for their contention in the fact that some states in Mexico carry
their feelings in the matter to the point of revolt. ' ,
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The failure of America to enter the League of Nations may also
mean that the universal military training bill must become a law In
order that the army may match the navy in size.
The fact that Harry Pace and Mr. Handy made a bid on a part of
the Astor estate meant that beside their nerve they must have had some
money. .' '
Fosdisk says that America has lost much of her prestige in Europe.
That, may be true but she still controls the purse strings of the world.
WORK FOR COLORED GIRLS.
Excised at Present From Task Where They Could Be Useful
To the Editor of the Evening Sun Sir: JWindfut of your consistent
espousal of a square deal for the Negro this lefter makes a plea for better
employment opportunities for Colored girls.
It is conceded that the telephone service has become demoralized to the
point of actual discomfort to the city. The telephone officials have attrib
uted the chaotic condition to many things the war, the weather, Cupid,
increased business and industrial disturbances. But the chief stock argu
ment used as an excuse for the service is the shortage of telephone oper
ators. Th officials have been frantic in their declaration that they cannot
get sufficient girls despite the fact that they have increased wages and
vastly improved working conditions. The demoralization remains acute.
The girls simply, have not responded.
I offered to supply, without cost to the company of the girls. Colored
girls, who could pass the required examination, as to height weight edu
cation, articulation, auditory sensitiveness and pbysopathic tests if the
company did not object to .them on account of color. A representative of
the company informed me that, though he personally had no objection to
Colored employees, the white operators would leave if they had to work
side by, side with them. The fact is that white girls are working side by
side in many places with- Colored girls without protest throughout the
entire city.
Proposing that Colored girls be assigned to certain exchanges I was
told that no white girl could be found who would train them. Yet white
women are . training Negroes of both sexes in schools and factories all
over the North and West
What if the telephone service really had to choose between complete
breaking down and the employment of Colored girls?
Perhaps the greatest and gravest wrong white America has ever done
the Negro was to educate him and then deny to him the right and priv
ileges of exercising the ability acquired through that education and to
would the sensibilities resulting from such education.
OSCEOLA E. McKAINE.
New York Evening Sun.
Forney, Texas, April 15. Sunday
school was largely attended at all
all churches. Rev. P. M. Mitchell
filled his pulpit and preached two
Btrong sermons Sunday. Rev. Webb
of Palestine, Texas, was here with
Rev. Mitchell Sunday. Mr. C. W.
Sanders was off on his mission
work last Sunday. On the 18th Inst-,
ReV. L. W. Mackey preached his
farewell sermon at Mt Zlon; come
one, come all, and hear him preach
his farewell sermon as a pastor, bui
we hope he will come and preach
again to us. Mrs. Sallie Walker of
Wichita Falls spent Saturday and
Sunday in our town. Mr. A. Godfrey
of Wichita Falls is here. Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Hurd has moved to Dallas.
TEMPLE
i
Temple, Tex. April 15. Good ser
vices last Sunday at all the churches.
From Avenue D. to Avenue E. be
tween Fifth and Ninth streets, a
former white district, is now being
sold to our race people and during
the last past week the entire block
has been sold, with the exception of
on or two houses and vacant lots.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill, and son,
returned from Navasota, accompanied
by their sister, Mrs. Lula Crls. Mrs.
A. J. Wallace returned from San
Angelo, accompanied by her aunt,
Miss C. McCall. "All Brothers," base
ball club will play Taylor Sunday
evening April 18. "All Brothers"
were expecting Waco last Sunday,
but for some unknown reasons,
Waco did not. show up, Mr. J. J.
Dawson is in Oklahoma City, look
ing after the completion of his new
Theatre there.
McALESTER
McAlester, Okla., April 15. Unique
Mercantile Company, W. R. Robin
son, president; T. W. Howell, vice
president; J. H, Roberts, secretary;
$10,000; Board of Directors, W. R.
Robinson, J. B. Holmes, T. W.. How
ell, J. H. Roberts, Gilbert Grayson,
Dr. E. W. South and J. D. Lewis.
Mrs. Mary Miller of Little Rock and
Mr, J. B. Jefferson were quietly
married last week by Rev. F. K.
Motley. Mrs. Ellen Whitaker has re
turned from Oklahoma City, where
she was at the bedside of her daugh
ter. Mrs. James Hendrix left for
Oklahoma City. Mr. Handy, Kidd
who was drowned in the mines, fun
eral was ield at East Star. Rev.
Watts and his congregation attended
the conference in Alderson, Okla.
Mrs. Minnie Hudson of Joplin, Mo.,
Blosson, Texas, April 15. Sunday
school was good Sunday. Supt. Horn
of the Baptist S. S., spent Sunday
in Deport with Rev. M. L. Lewis.
He reports a glorious time. Several
visitors were present. Prof. E. W.
Cobb spent Saturday and Sunday in
Howland, visiting relatives and
friends. The ladles saw to It that
his time was well spent Mrs. Ethel
Guess, the teacher at Sylvan, spent
the week-end at licr home in Paris.
The entertainment given at the school
was a success. Mrs. T. E. T. Pol
lard of iJidonia, president 'of Zlon
District Missionary Convention made
her visit to the W. H. M. S. of Oak
Hill. Deputy J. W. Reynolds of
K. and D. of Tabor lectured to the
members and friends Saturday night
There is Just one way to keep ahead,
and that s to read every issue of
the Express. Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Walker visited relatives and friends
in Clarksville. Mrs. Eddie Stone
backer left for Valiant, Oklahoma to
visit her mother.
CCJ.ET
Cuney, Texas, April 15. Sunday
was high day at Cuney Chapol. Rev.'
R. H. Hallum entered the pulpit
and preached an able sermon and
every one enjoyed a spritual feast.
Hon. H. L. Price made a business
trip to Palestine last week. Mr.
John Caldwell of Neches was in
Cuney on business last week. Prof.
J. L. Hamilton spent a few days
in Brushy Creek last week. ,Mr. J.
E. Hill has returned home after
spending several successful months
in Bishop College. Rev. and Mrs.
Myles of Frankston attended service
at Cuney's Chapel this week. Mr.
W. C. Price left for Beaumon. to
spend a few weeks In interest of the
Andy Realty Store. Mr. A. L. Lane
was In the city this week. Prof. W.
J. Jessie, who has been teaching in
the Rock Hill school Is home now
with his parents. We are having
some cold weather and crops are
looking badly. For the Dallas Ex
press see J. F. Price.
RUSK
Rusk, Texas, April 15. Rev. Garner
was at his post Sunday. Rev. Jim
Parks preached for Rev. Tarn John
son at Jacksonville Sunday night
Bro. Jeff Smith, Mt. Pleasant C.M.E.
Sunday school, Supt., who has been
on the sick list more than a month
is slowly improving. Mrs. Millie
Sartln of Beaumont Texas, is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. , Foman.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Foman gave a
big three ' course dinner Sunday in
honor of Mrs. Millie Sartin of Beau
mont, Texas. Among the guests were
Mr. and Mrs. A, Foman and Miss
H. Ellis. Mr. Octavia Pennon
of Dallas Is at the bedside of her
mouier, airs. Nan Hutson. Miss
Carrie Brown of Alto Is the guest
of Mrs. Hattle Stevens. Mrn Sua
Hall is on the sick list this week.
fror. Cleaver and Mummun of Lone
Star motored to Rusk, Saturday on
business. He has a Ann Una r
clothing. We are glad to know that
irs. Mensie farker is improving
after a long spell of Illness. The
Lattimore famllv motorpd in
Sunday to see Mr. W. B. Lattimore.
ivev. noiiis passed through Rusk
Saturday.
GILMER
Gilmer. Texas. Anrll TZ. n, m
Byas, H. E. Irving and Miss Dora
eui nave closed school. Mrs. J.
H. Hale had a MnlonHM .muiitn.
' I .111 Llllf, w
the Mothers Club last Thursday
ai uruce mgn cnooi. The build
ing and Loan Association of Gilmer
has decMpd tn lmfit t j
houses In Gilmer to accomodate the
influx of immigrants coming in.
ReV. -T TT TTrntroi n.u.i..j
annual sermon of Reading Club and
miners ana Mothers Club at Gilgal
Baptist church, suhloot "lo
Man Safer Second Samuel 18-3. It
was a ntting sermon to all concerned
It Should wakfl thn
w.uu,! eu.ou; total ror the day
$52.27. Mrs. L. Mamhio .
cessful run at Valley View Sunday.
rral!?d l20 - the stamp cam
paign. Mr. Jenk nn Inaf nn wi.
children. The Masonic lodge is tak-
LAWREJTCE
Lftwrenee. Tmni a.u ,ir
Carroll thn - . . . .
t-.- '-i " ul mr- ana Mrs.
James Carroll s very ill. s. S. was
well attended by Supt. Bro. Tom
Lewis The revival closed Wednes
day night We had. sixteen candi
dates for baptism.