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TUN nAIXJ KXI'IIMRS, DALLAS, TEXAS, SATTWDAY. SEPTEMBER & lS.
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Miirlln. Mr. Ben Ly, died last
we.:!;, aged 80 years. He was burled
by local undertakers, Delegates frum
tlilvfston, .Sunday School Congress
(, !.! t a pplendltt session. Mn, White j
on Wiley street, haa been nick, bui
it better now, 100 Cotton pickers j
left 'or the cotton fields of Cilia
oimty last week and others are still!
going. Key. MeNeuKe had a baptizing;
iMKt rUtmiay and nine soula were bur.
ried beneath the healing waves. Oil
and cotton are the only two things
that you can hear talking on the
street of Minim now adaya of much
Importance. M'irlin Is the nweca for
the oil men from the Kosae Oil Field.
The road Is crowded all day from
frinrlin to the Kosse oil field with
while and Colored. Mr. Harvey Hum
phrey 19 the biffgeat Colored man on
andy. lie's being treasurer of the
big riandy oil Company, brings liim
in the lime light They will noon
have on depoHtc the 11.000 000 or
more to their credit. Soveral Marllnt
it OB visited tho Konse Oil field last
Sunday and they were started by
what they saw. Prof. Itufus Johnson,
who has beon In Mnrlin for several
weeks, visiting his family, left Mon
day for P. V. S. N. 8. He enjoyed
the hot water baths to the highest
whllo here. lira. Johnson leaves later
on to begin work in the Hempstead
hi?h school, where aha is the teacher
of KiiK'ixh. Both of these valuable
young educators are always welcomed
in Marlln. Kev. Coffee of Hearne,
Texas, was In town all of last week
attending the grritat A. M. H. Sunday
School convention which has just
closed, bounding; with much success.
financially and spiritually. Mr. Mc
Nulty and son, Kmniltt of San Antonio,
have been visiting Mrs. Johnson, her
sister. They were well pleased with
their trip to Marlln and speaks In
high terms of the good people and
aluo of the hot water. Mr. Dudley
Johnson is in Dallas on business. He
leaves soon for Tunkeeree Instltuto.
Mr. and Mrs, E. U ilbson have re.
turned from an extended trip in Ok
lahoma, and North Texaa. Thoy were
well pkaned and both of thorn look
SO por cent better than before 'hey
left. The Sunday school eongrress
which has Just closed In Galveston
will hold its next annual session in
Mariin with the First Baptist church
of which Kev, Flemings is pastor. Dr.
Dixon and Prof. Kmlth of Mart were
own monaax on Business, mra. r. a.
Utarnps and grand children left for
St. Louis, Monday to visit her son.
Iter. It. T. Iteese, P. E.. of the Bryan
District of the A. M. a church
closed out one of the most successful
Sunday school conventions ever held
In the district at St. Paul church of
which Dr. H. P. Evans is pastor, they
raised $341. Stf, there was a praise
contest. Miss Lillian Banks being; the
successful winner. She was presented
a Kold watch by Prof. C. 8. Shellord.
the churrh was crowded to Its ca
pacity. Many of the high church men
of the FlrHt Baptist church were
(Clients at the convention and among
th-ire wers Prof. H. W. Calloway and
wife, C. C. Taylor, Mrs. Josephine
Coffee ar4 L. Pollard.
t'IrbnrBe. Mr. Henry Williams died
Sunday morning at Z.'iO o'clock, fun.
era I was attended Monday at his
home. Kev. J. W. Hawkins officiated.
Iturn to Mr. and Mr. Murrell 8tokes.
a baby girl. Mrs. Robert Wells of
Temple, was the guest of Mrs. Jim
Jones last week. Kev. H. Wright
closed his meeting at Nathan with
success. Mrs. Vernie Corsey of Fort
Worth attended the funeral of her
undo this week. Mr. Henry Williams,
Mrs. Fannie Hlone Is still very sick
a. Oak Hill. Mrs. Dosha Vernon Wed
nesday viuitlng relatives at Fort
Worth. Large number of Colored peo
ple are employed at the bants tr
xlmps and gone to the cotton fields.
I'r. and Mra. A. W, Kdwards and
Mrs. J. J. Hurnette have returned
r'im asnington i. u., wnere mey
attended the Masonic Grand Lodge
..sxi.n. ls. Ida Martin of Dallas, Is
in the city vlxttlng relatives. Maater
Jetwle liurnette Is suffering with an
in I m od arm. Mrs. Klla Helm spent
Friday In Purcell. Okla., Mra. Mary
Moore Is on the Blclc list. Mrs. Helen
friall of Fort worth, was the guest
of her mother, Saturday, Mrs. Pinkie
l.onanea. Headers of the blxnress.
please pay up in ordtfr to keep the
J:xpreHB In existence Mr, Geo. Phil.
Hps ha painted his house, also, MrB,
Klla Uilffin. Rev. and Mrs. H. Wright
have itvoved In their new home. Mrs.
0uah Kelly presented her husband,
jtr. Claude Kelly, a nice chifforobe
fir a birthday present. Mrs, Daaha
vernon was caned to Fort wcth,
Monday to the bedside of her tick
litter Mrs. Octavla Keudell. Mr. J.
A. Phillips Won a Kible in the coo
test riun''iy night at the First Hap
tixt churcii. Mr. and Mra. H. W. Scott
have moved to Cleburne. Mr. Scott
bis cper.ed up a barbershop and
Lulur shop, Mr. A. I). Smith of Clif
ton Is in the city working at the
court house. Mrs. Clemmle Jackson's
sister Is visiting her. Kev. Jackaon
preached at the First Raptlst church
Sunday night. Don't fall to hear the
Dutch recital given by Mine Ida Mar
tyn at the A. M. C. church, Friday,
Hupt. 7.
M-rxthrrtr4. Rev. Hutchison iitid
wife went to Mineral Weils to attend
ttie .Sunday school convention. Mrs.
Sinh..l King and Mary Young and
Mrs Wooden and others motored
to Mlnoril Wells Kunday. Mies Liszsle
itucker . B"d Kosie Cole wers dele
fratea t the convention. Miss Fed
tiie Harris has returned home after
al-trernl week's visit In Bast Texas.
Mr. Mack Strickland left for hla old
li'ime lout Wednesday to visit his
sinter. V, Klla My Rucker went to
1'ort Wot h. l"t Monday. Mr. and Mrs.
fwsiiif a; 4 Steiler Bird motored to
Mineral (ills, Siuiif y. Michel Ruck
er. A Masm, and Josia Abernathy,
Mitt. Ioiia Kucker and others went
If Mineral Welia, Sunday. The Bf a
iu C. tj. !). chur:h burned down lt
'I Imreiay evening. Mr. and Mra, Lee
Joii.is and Mius Vlcy llrooks and
ljott'e Bird, Iey Roy Kowbiil motoied
t- Vori Worth, llftve your money
n ad;-. It Is only 5 cents.
Varaey. All chuichea In the el'y
w. re well attended. The pr-itorr
-r.et chu.'ch was at their post. 6or
l-:c all day. A wending at t'.e A. M.
Yi. church at 8 p. in.. Miss Will Ross
V':tn lvn in ma'rimony io Mr. Wash
-int. Rev. Prul'.t. pastor, officiated.
M. fctrjed has opens' a new
i.-.ie In the iiity, absolutely sanitary.
I' -v. Vi , IL Vai ner, pastor of Mt.
7i -n T,.aptlst church left fnr Pilot
IVint to sen his jaucrhter. B. Brew
er 1 ad a calt to the bedside of Miss
Tsettle tfunday eveninc. Mra Darnell
.i siiil on thfl silk li?t. We hope her
recovery soon.
(Vm&ptti Sumhiy echool was good
at nil rhurohr.s. ;Irs.Ylola Melds of
i; UokIoii is vl-iting her mothor and
fri' r. lR. Mrs. S, A. AU'sandt-r was
v.J'oi to tlic licd.'ililo of hor father
at t'tnnoron, Texus. The following
It.lifS wore entertiiincd tit Mrs. I)iti:iy
"!-tnli'ra with ln.i. Andrew FcIUIh
,: !;ilv:.on, Tuvr's ti.. "nstcss; Mr".
f.o;i V. Grey Johnson, Mrs. Harriet
hflo, Mi Aid');i M.oGory, Mra. M.
II. Jj; v!,, Mrs. Hyde MrB. Rena
V.'ofsiis TriiSK nml Mrs. Camel la Truss.
!!. ;f. 11, C W. Itobinr on of Mineral
V i il was t pre for a few days vlKit
i his irle'.o and relitives. Tl;e Po-t.;-.-T
ISapf'-t church ol-au! Its fevlval
'ci-XiV t rt. Rv. Warti.ii Kvec.
I !-. !.(. I. C. W. KobliiM,a rcwl.
( A '-n .ti.lo 8"niion wli.le in Croc-J..-H..
Mrs ir. V. IloxU-y Jlcd A tis. M
t.'-r '-md i . v-ts h!ii'l:t to Koarn.j
lng at Iloustoa and GatveBton. Prof.
Sam Haydew made a flying trip to
ft Worth and other points. Every
body is all smiles over the nice rain
that fell for two or three hours
Saturday. Mrs. Mary Kelley enter
tained Beautiful Isles court and a
few friends on the 24th. Mrs. Lige
neil Is bery sick, we hope her speedy
recovery. Rev. U. O. Farley and wife
Miss Kspenola Teal, visited the con
vention at Dallas. Mrs. Pearl Harrta
and son tf Detroit, Mich, has been
visiting relatives and friends on their
returned trip Saturday. Mr. Frank
Jo, i oion accompanied them back to
Detroit. Mrs. Jessie Bradford of Alto
is viaitlng relatives and frlendB. Suc
cess of a paper depends on tne ser
vice that subscribers get
v.ltv4erTl( at New Zion Ban.
tint church was well attended. Rev.
Wm Tlnalev. oasor. preached two
able sermpna. Sunday school well at
tended at all the cnurcnes. a great
Vict ir.ft this week fnr Houston to the
Goneral Bowens oAssociatlon of which
Rev. M. E. Roberon is moderator. Mrs.
rjarrie Doggett left Monday lor nor
old home at River. Mrs. Doggett
leaves a host of friends at this
place. Mr. Clabe McChristain arrived
Wednesday night from Houston where
he has been for a few weeks. Mr.
Jefferson Stanley and wife returned
last Sunday night rrom mo sanita
rium nhi.ru ha haa heen in the Red
CroSf, hospital for about five months.
He Li getting along niceiy. we dojhj
tnr hum a ananriv recovery. Mrs. Bra
dy Ford lolt Thursday for Houston
after spending a lew oays viiuuk
her mother, Mrs. Emeline Marks. Prof
A,.,n nni Prof Monies were In our
city Monday night and Prof. Amos
spoke to a crowed house at mi. cai-
verv ho tnld US lota of EOOd thlflCS
that will better our raco if hey will do
what he told us to oo. come agaiu
Professors, you are welcome at any
time. We are sorry we were not pre
pared to give you $50 Instead of $5
A- the ncent R. Reece will be out
of twon for a few days, you will find
the Express at the home of Mrs. Mat
tie A. Larkins. Mr. Joe Matties has re
turned home from Alceda.
Temple. The infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. H. J. Bean of 1009 So. 10th, St.,
ditid August 22nd. Funeral services
n-ere held from the family residence.
Rev. T. N. Townsend officiated. In
terment was made in the city ceme
tery by Undertaker E. L .C.Brand
ford. Mrs. V. B. Hogan of Biton, pas
sed away August 23nd. M her home.
Funeral services were held from the
M. K. church, of which she was a
iiembor. The deceased is survived by
x husbund, and other relatives. She
vas a member of the H. H. of R.,
tnd the Eastern Star. Interment was
made in the Bolton cemetery by Un
dertakr E. U C. Brandford.
. Last Monday night an entetrtain-
ment was given at the home or Mr.
and Mrs. Robert W. Wells of So. 5th
street in honor of Mrs. Oscar L. Coo
per of Ft. Worth. Delicious refresh
ments were served. Mimic and games
were the features of the evening, and
vry nice time was had. Mr. Robert
Berry Is improving ofter belri con
fined to his homo during the past
week ti a result cf a wound inflicted
In his foot by otepplng on a nail
while at work. Last Saturday evening
August 19th. Mrs. Jerry Moord of So.
lltU, street was hostess at a birth
day entertainment . in honor of her
husband, Mr. Jerry Mooro, at thcli
hme. A few friends wore present, and
a very nice time was had. Mr. Robert
room was beautifully dcorated In pink
tnd violet colors. Tho dinner consist
ed of cocktail, spring chicken, prime
.):-3, veal roast, cream peas, scalloped
potatoes, sweet corn, Spanish rice,
lted almonds, home pickled beats.
;ieam and angel food cake, black cor
.'at!, with cheese straw. The present
tvas presented by Mrs. Dixon of Ft.
Worth. Mr. James Wiley is 111 at this
writing. Mr. B. J. Wiley of Waco mo
tored to Temple last Sunday, and
(pent a. few hours with Mr. and Mrs.
James Hollins of So. 11th street. Mis
ses Alma, md Tommlo Lee McCray
are ill at this writing. Mrs. John
Alexander and children after two mon
ths stay in Waurik, Ok'a., returned
home. A few friends t-ere present and
a nice time was enjoyed. The dining
ing Mil Gladys Barnett wa hostess
at a lawn-fete, given at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Rorrelle of So.
7th street In honor of Mrs. Oscar L.
Cooper of Ft. Worth. Chairs tables,
and rugs were artistically arranged
on the beautiful and fiqvery lawn,
which added ntich to It's tttractive
ness. A table was situated at one end
of tfj-a lawn, where a large bowl of
punch was provided an each guest
was .permitted to help ihemselves.
During th evening of toe soel.il hours
delicious hofie made cady was pasped
around, and heartily partaken. Mrs.
Romelle assisted Miss Barnett In serv
ing Iced water-melon to twenty-five
quests. Music and games wsre the
special features for the even!1)?. Miss
Corlne Durham, and Messrs. Wells,
an. I Williams rendered sevf vocal
fip Instrumental acleciiotiH, after
which the happy crowd departed to
their homes, thanklig the hostess
for hopltality and declaring that
they iiad spent a most pleasant even
ins. Jfrs. Cooper left Wednerlay for
Ins lome in Ft. Worth. Mr. ti. I S.
Rosell of So. 9th street Is ill, and con
fined ,-t the Sante Fe hospital, wire.
K. D. Moore of So. 12th st;eet was
the happy recelpent last Saturday of
large water-melon from her son In
Waco. The monster melon weighed
7K',la., measured 86 inches in length,
nnd 42 inches In circumference. Mrs.
Hluora Peavek' and her two daughters
Mihros Elnora and Ethel, are spend
ing a few days vlth Mr. and Mr. Er
ncnt Denver of So. 12th street. Mrs.
Doaver resides In Mexla, nnd is stick
it thl writing Mrs. P. W. White of
r'ason ia visiting parents, Rev. nnd
Mrs. T. 11 0t.ge. Miss Hannah Wil
liams. Mr. h. E. Blaln. nnd Mr. S.
M. Hollins, and Miss Macgic Pu1Hn.fi
"Uended the Ftate Sunday ' School
Convention, which coonvened. In Dal
its Inst v et k. Mr. N. Alex Davis afer
snend'.nA tm months in tile high
uchool cf CHcntio, returned homo in:;t
jS.-c.KH. Ke.v. T. O.eori'e Sr.. icf'
Mk ron, lie . T. E. Oeoiro Jr.. In r-n-.
diH'Unit ' si.rcoasful ivvlrl U Mexla,
out of which 28 additions were made
to the church, after which they mo
tored to Dallas last Friday in atten
dance at the 3unday school conven
tion. Gilmer. Great crowds are atten
ding the ten days revival at Gignl
Baptist church every night to enjoy
the wonderful sermons by Rev. P. J.
Sears, evangelist. Nlniteen for bap
tism and five otherwise have been
added to the church. Lord's supper
Sunday night Collection. $6C89. Rev.
A. W. Kennon was out of twon last
week assisting Rev. Prof. J. B. Haw
kins with his revival &t Leeburg. Ma
dams V. M. Smith and Eliza Hale, are
conducting the Busy Bee Cafe in
grand style. You will find them in
Turner building. Mr. Henry McClung
has opened a barbecue pit on Ingram
street Rev. and Mrs. Hicks havu re
turned from Billiard and worshipped
with Gigal Baptist church Sunday
Mrs. Baby Girl Watklns and little son
Edgar from Okla., and Bennie and
Robert Cecil Wells are here visiting
their grand parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
McCallen on Baptist Hill. Miss Co..
rctta Howard of Marshall is visiting
in Gilmer. Mr. and Mrs. Sy Henry
Jones are building a new home on
property in Summerfield Community
Mr. Wm. Watson.carpenter. Mr. aus
gustus Roberts Is conotractor for the
beautiful new buildings which are
going up on Baptist Hill. Vacations
times will soon be over and the Bruce
High school bells will be calling our
boya and girls. Lets hurry and get
our new school building!. Mrs. D. H.
Watson has accepted the principal-
ship of Zion Hill, a three teacher,
Rosenwald school in Concord Dls't.
The members of the C. M. E. church
were loyal supporters to the Gilgal
revival. Rev. E. W. Johnson Degan
his revival at St. John, Summerfield
Tuesday night. The news boy slept
during the storm saiuraay, nence
some of the customers failed to get
their papers. -
Poiita. On account of the enter-
tcntalnment Saturday night, holding
sway so late. Services and Sunday
school was posponed at Blaln View
Sunday and moat everybody worship
ped at Mt Hebron. At Iron Hill we
were entertained with a nice sing
ing. Ponta was graced with the pre
sence of Hon. W. H. Parker, of Dal
las, who is traveling in the Supreme
interest of the Golden cnain ot me
world Jurien Parker announced that
he would address the Colored people
in the Sunday school conbention at
Rusk, Texas, September lbtn at :uu
p. m. It will be a treat for you to
Cotton is coming in the
market at this place at a fairly rap-
pid rate. Cotton soia on me rour&ei
Saturday at 20 1-S. Seed Bold for
$25.00 per ton. Uncle Ned Cooper is
on the sick list at thlg writing, he
seems to be on the mend, and. we
hope for . his speedy recovery. Mrs.
Magdalene M. Vales, and son Mr.
Costromer Vales left on the noon
train Sunday for a week's visit in
Galveston, Houston and other points.
Miss Gertrude Johnson has been
sick some time but Is reported bet
ter at this writing. On next Friday
night at Plain View there will be a
grand entertainment given at the
school house. Everybody is invited
to come. A singing school and voice
culture in Iron Hill is in progress
this week. The singing convention
which were to be with Plain
View is post-poned until the second
Saturday and Sunday in October.
Please take notice.
Cunejv Sunday Bchool and B. Y.
P. U. were both well attended Sunday
The revival at the Rock Hill Bap
tist church closed Sunday night. Rev.
D. D. Evans, pastor, was at his be5
all the week and had soul stirring
sermons all the week. He was as
sisted by the visiting pastors. 20
accessions o the church. Collection
f.,r the week, $86.75. Bit. and Mrs
Doyle Martin of Dallas returned homu
after spending the week with her
parentsand friends. Mrs. Mary Lee
Ingram and daughter of Corsicana,
TexaB, are visiting parents here, Mr.
and Mrs. George Hamilton. Mr. El
Hamilton of Athens, Texas visited
the Hamlltona this eek. Mr. Allen
and Mr. Mariin, the Uikn. of Na
cogdoches was in the city this ween
prospecting. Miss Lillie Mae Payne
of Wichita Falls, Texas spent the
week with the Prices. Mrs. L. E.
Bragg spent a few days in Tyler
this week at the bedside of her cou
sin Miaa Ma rein Williams and sis
ter Tyler visited the Braggs and
Picr es this week. Alva. Hc'.a bneea
ret i ned to uer home in Dallas, Tex.
afer spending several days here. Mr.
Willis Burrell of Waco Is vUitinff
parents hero this week. Mr. Jonh
Bragg. Mr. D. C. Coleman ahd Mr.
7. B. Burrll made a business trip to
Tyler this week. Mrs. Rev. D. D.
Kvans and Httlo daughter, attended
services here Sunday nnd was accom
panied home by Rev. Evai- Mr. W.
Cuney Price Is in Naeagdocb.es, Di
ball and oher poin'.i on business this
week. The gin is running dally and
have gi'uned 35 Dales up to dato. Prof.
J. L. Hamilton is managing the gin
a.id buying cotton and cotton seed
here. Mrs. Lucy B. Berry is on Uie
sick list this week. Tto people are
still shipping fall toina.oes. For the
Express, see J. F. Price, reporter and
agent. .
Mineral Wells-Servlces splendid
throughout the day t Bethel. Pastor
Robinsons address at the C. M. E
bundny Bchool Plst.'ict Convention,
on "Why we should read Colored
Literature More," received much com
ment. Rev. Robinson's remarks t
the B. Y. P. . on "Filling for afen"
brought much thought to this hurch
department Miss Abram's musical
directory was re."ly a charm Sun
day and . uday night. Matters are
on the front line with Bethel con
templating a favorable showing at
the Stato Convention at Houston. Re
ceipts $19.87. Accession one.
The C. M. E. c"ireh and citizens
of Mineral wells were the recipients
of liinch religious fever ' tols week
when the Sunday school, Bd Ep
wi,th Iagi:e Convention of the Ft.
Worth District Wi?t hora. There were
many gei mons preached, napera and
discussions from which was gained
much information and inspiration.
The gold lavallgr contest was won
by Mrs. Nannie Pickett who was sup
ported by the oitlzens of Mineral
Wells. The convention as a whole
was a success. Rev. Dr. W. Louis
Smith is presiding over this district
havlnb succeded the now bishop J.
W. McKlnney. Rev. K. O. Allen Is
pastor and J. B. Ran&otn, secretary.
Rev. Mosley of Hillsboro. Texas was
In city for few days last week on Sun
day night, he preached at the A.
M. E. church and the spirit ran high
as he preached God's word. Rev. J..
M. Bolding P. C, of the A. M. E.
church who has been attending the
Sunday school convention in Bal
linger, has returned. He was accom
panied by his wife. Rev. N. T. Tal
ley P. C, of the First Baptist church
is preparing to leave soon for Los
Angeles. California.. Mi. Flora Brew
ster and her . . grandson, James F,
manly, has returned from Dallas
where she was called to attend the
funeralof her brother, Oscar Henry
who died here last week. Mrs. Lu
cendla Nells of Temple who has ben
here for some time for her health
left for her home last week by the
way of Cleburne. Mls8 Viola Williams
attended . the Baptist Sunday scnooi
convention in Dallas lost week on
returning home she stopped over in
Ft Worth with mother. Miss Jessie
Abernathy of Weatherford is in the
city visitlngher aunt, Mrs. M. I.
McMillon. Mrs. Tom Robinson and
Mrs. Ed Brown of Ft. Worth, are
In the city health seeking. Miss L
J. Jordan is in Dallas on business.
Mr. H. H. Baswell of Oakcllff Dallas
who haa been in the city for some
time for his health, loft for his home
last week, he was accopanied to
his home- by Mrs.J. A Russell. Mrs.
R. R. Walker of Sherman, Texas is
a plefe'ant visitor in thfl city. Miss
Celendia Hardman of Dallas is the
guests of Mrs. Upsharw. Miss Celen-
lia Hardman of Dallas Is the guest
of Mrs. Arillar. Johnson.
Marshall Hiarni Edwards was
severely beaten by an unknown
white people, the parties it is said
went to Edwards house and one cal
led hiin out while others waited
down the street when they nut him
in the automobile and speeded away
about five or six miles and he was
beaton almost to death, he has a
fighting chance for lire. When picked
up by a white lumber man hauling
lumber, he was unconscious and has
been every since. It is not known
what was the cause of the beating
at this writing. He is resting fairly
well. His wounds are more serious
than firs thought." Dr. P. I. Harrod
assaulted by same parties without
cause and Justification while on his
way from seeing a sick patient. Four
white men met him in the street and
they Jumped from their autos and
began hurling stones at him. Luckly
he was not struck, the cause of the
rash act is not known. Dr. Harrold
is a peaceable law-abiding citizen Mr
Lee Riloy and Mrs. Waud Smith
Dunn was qultely married at the
brides parents. We wish them a suc
cessful journey through life every
year, a girl or boy. Mr. John Mann
now lies very low at his sisters.- Mrs.
Sallie McClain. Mr. Caleb Smith is
very sick at his home with chance3
against his recovery. Mr. A. R. Ric
hardson has recovered. Mr. A. R.
Richardson has recovered and is
able to be at his shop. Mr. Owens
is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Jackson
is able to be up after a short spoil
of sickness. Mr. Charlie W. Johns
has opened a pressing fiarlor in the
suny south. The strike situation at
the T. and P.seems to be about the
same. Read the Dallas Express, de
livered at your door at 20 cts. per
month. Ring 775 and I will bring you
th paper.. ojaa
Corwlcaiia. Mrs. Ruth Dermit is
visiting Mrs. Robert Lee 712 E. 4th
Ave. Mrs. Pearl Blocker returned
home after spending three weeks In
Cuney visiting relatives. Mrs. Ira
Thomas visited her mother Mrs. D.
M. Gilford last wo.sk. Miss Hortense
Armstrong is back home after spend
ing several months ot't of town. Mr.
W. T. Bartlett, and Mrs. Ellen John
sen is guests of Mrs. M. Robinson, 31
15 tenth Avenue. Miss Mata V. Conner
daughter of Miss Fannie Adams, 1006
So. Twelth street, who was cut In
an afray at Powell l&st week, is do
ing nicely. Rev. J. M. E. McKinner
who has ben away for several weeks
ministerial tour. ii home again
on So. Twelth street. Mrs. Queen
Vence and Mrs. Mary Farthing of
P'orney, Texas were bee last week
in interest of lon Rant Association,
guesis of Mrs. Essie Ingram 903
East. 6th Ave. Miss Wilratr Rober
on of Ennis and Wlsb Maud badberry
of Dallas, were the guests of Misses
Jimrale D. and.Josie Freeman lust
week. Delegates to the State Sunday
: chool and B. Y. P. U. Convention
last week were: Rev. A. K Moore;
Rev. L. Morgan and Mr. Geo. Wash
ington from First Baptist Sunday
school and B. Y. P. U. Rev. D. L.
Penn, Mr, A. H. Hedgespeth nd O
M Mayfield from fcixth avenue Bap
tlst church. Visitor, to the Conven
tion: Mrs. M. Davis FJ. sixth Ave.
Miss Ruth Taylor of E. 7th Ave. Miss
W. M. Young, E. Twelth Ave. Mrs. W.
H. Jones E. 8th Ave. Mrs. F. Moore
of E. Seventh Ave and others. Miss
Jimnile D. Freeman motored to En
nis Sunday with Misses White and
jDav'd, they wore guesU of Miss
Jami una other rnenas, ivksb mine
May Young is visiting in Ft. Worth
thia -greek. Mrs. James Shaw is visit
ing In Dallas. Mrs. Dave Jones i
visiting in Dallas. Sick list. Edward
Ingram, Mrs. Carrie I-awson, Mrs.
Georgia Holland and Mls Lillian Bro
wer. The agent hopes for them a
speedy recovery. M' Steve Brewer
aid Miss J-.risha McGriffe wera
quitely united In nmrrige at the
home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J.
U. McGriffe ot E. Thirteenth ave. The
marriage wss simply a home affair,
the front of the residence was sur
rounded by im.nj frlemls of these
two young people ' wbM waited an
xiously fo.' th appiancfc of ihn
"oupla ord tho minister The cere
inoi y was perlormed on the veranda
of the neat cottage, all were very
delighted when the minister said
the final word that makes two one.
Friends of these two young people
wish for thme much happiness and
prosperity. Ice cream and cake was
served to those present, their pre
sents were many and valuable.
Wesley Chapel C. M. E. Church.
We are still going forward, Sun
day school good as ever. The church
and Home Mission are doing good
work. The Lord hath done great thing
for us. Our finance haa not decreas
ed very much, we count for that. We
are in a rally and the clubs are at
work for the third Sunday in Sep
tember. We can hear the enemy,
whispering they are falling off, but
you just wait the God we serve will
deliver Us and make our enemy
our foot-stool. I will leaje this with
the public to decide. Our report each
Monday night, from 20 to 23 dollars
and you know that the membership
is and some of them don't pay ten
cents a month, but we are going
just the same, by the help of God.
The Busy Bee Club Just closed suc
cessfully, entertainment known, as
a Tom Thumb Wedding, total receipts
$10.60cts., the Busy Bee Club's
president is Miss Thresie White, a
splendid young lady of our church
and as a student of the Talladega
College, Talladega, Ala., and- Miss
Willmer Dellum also is one of our
noted young ladies and a member of
our church and a teacher in the Beau
mont city school. She is the treasure
for the club. Mrs. Susie McKlnney
the Instructor for the club, is a child
trainer. Miss Thelmer Harris, Miss
Jewerl Harris, Miss Zenoble Harris,
are splendid young ladies, and mem
bers of our church and the club and
are making good in the Fred Doug
lass High school and with these young
ladys help, the club is mking good.
This club is made up ot young peo
ple. They are enroute for $75.00 by
September 17th.' Oh Yes! I must tell
you about the wedding. Master L.
C. Harris was the Roman Priest, the
the weding celebration consisted of
about 24 boys and girls. The matri
mony was very solemn, it was per
form in Roman language. He asked
these questions; Will you take such
a one as this for your wife? Will you
give her all the wood on her back
and water in her eyes she needs? All
this I will do. Will you take such
a one as this for your husband? And
will you go from house to house, look
ing after everybodys business but
your owon? All this I will do. You
may join hands, Ego Jungo, now go
keep your pledge.
The T. M. M. 8.
The baove club met with Mr. S.
White Tuesday evening. Business
was carried out in the best of order
A party was given by Mr. and Mrs,
White in honor of the Y. M. M. S.
Club. Games were played and a
course of salad and ice cream was
served by Mrs. White and others.
M. C. Johnson, President
Sixth Ave. Baptist church
Tho above church opened a little
late with Sup't A. H. Hedgespeth in
chair. A very good lesson was taught
after which a report from tho de
legates was heard. At 11 o' clock, pas
tor Penn preached an inspiring .rer
mon, Pslam 22 chapter and also at
night he preached, subject "The Great
ness of God". At 7:30 B. Y. P. U.
met with president in chair, D. M.
Mayfield. A sword drill for the after
noon was the feature with an ex
cellent report from the delegates. We
had two visitors with us, Mr. and Mrs.
E. Mayfield of Ft vVoith,
First Independent Baptist church
At Sunday Bchool Sup't V. Morgan
was at his post, teachers present, les
sons taught well, review by the Sup't
report frj;n the Ftale Sunday chool
coDvertioj by those wiio were sent
reports i as being SylendO. Our Bchool
was insured to try n w ana bigg'tr
things fui the future. Eleven o'clock
sermon by the lastoi who save ,'us-
ce to tl; t'xt aod ti.ili ecl This ser
vji.e c4 impiw-f'' '0 Tim- a:'
cession?. Mrs. Youu and t 3 child
ren, il. . P. U. afvuden fair.piesi
t'ent Geo Washing ion present and
presiding, teachers present AH were
benefited by a good lesson, report
from delegates who attended the Sun -
day school convention was recorded
and was commendable. At eght o clock
p. jn. the pastor preached a very short
sen on in regards to "The Lords Sup
per ' after wheh this supper was ad
ministered to the chriBtain family
oi our faith and denomination. All
wer.f, away feeling like Jesus loves
us all in pleaBant spirits. Mlssioiary
society is progressing nicely, the
working plrit seemed to be whisper
ing to many who are aroused to their
duty to God and man. The Star Light
Band is going onward with bplendid
atendance every mevting. Come and
worship with us. -
Rev. A. L. Moore, Pastor.
Seagovllle, Services v-ere wcl! at
tended at all the churches Sunday
Rnv. Giuvea closed his revival at
Union Chapel Baptist churcU. There
were five accessions. - Rev. Graves
has begm a revival at the Mt Arar
and Rev. Dixon has been wit us for
the past week and he is delivering
excellent sermons such is his record
Mrs. L. D. Anderson and children;
Mra. Tennessee Polk, Mr. and Mrs. A.
P. Pool and daughter eM others mo
tored to Seagovlllo Sunday toattend
the revival at Union Chapel. Mrs. M.
3. Graves is visiting Mrs. W. M. Bo
wenes. Rev. and Mrs Garves and Mrs.
W. M. Dixon with Mrs. Etta Bates
Friday and they had supper with
Mr. and Mrs. Washinton. Mrs. U
Woods b.ia returned homo from Dal
las, where she visited the bed side
of her sister who had the Bad acci
dent to get her hand injured in a
laundry machine..' Mrs. Hattie) Frank
lin has returned from whore she at
tended the funeral of her brother.
Rev. Graves has gone out of town
to hold a revival. Mrs. Grtves and
Mrs: Dixon taught Sundry school
In the contest between tlm . they
riisei? $5.00 iach. Mrs. Graves and
Mrs. Dixon sung a duet vhich.was
appreciated. -
Gainesville. Alt chur.hes were
attended Sunday. One accession and
he was baptUod. Mr. Dixon left Fri- the Woodmen feast here Saturday
day evening for his church at Claren-; night Mrs. Martha Ann Dunu ia
don Mr. K. L. Blackmon and Rev. I still very sick. The ladles BtillohnleFtt
Krown have returned from the Sun- still very sick. The ladies of the Shi
dav school and B. Y. P. U. conven- loh W. H. S. are giving a box supper
tion held at Dallas last week. Miss
Jewell Chenault was married to Mr.
Willie Hay Sunday afternoon dt 2 o,
clock at the home of Mrs. Brown in
Throckmorton street Mr. Saji Davis
and wife are here from Ardmore
Miss Gilder left Tuesday for Ft
Worth. Mr. H. Blackmon has returned
from Dallas. Mrs. A. M. Backmon,
her auntie and uncle loft for Denton
Monday on business. The concert ren
dered at Olive Baptist church was a
success. Mr. G. Vane of Kansas is
here. Mr. M. O. Full Bright has re
turned from Chicago. Mrs. Ethel
Stone returned homo in Dallas Sun
day morning. Mrs. M. Boot has re
turned from Ft Worth where she at
tended a meeting. Mr. J. Wldkers of
Ft Worth spent a few days in the
city laBt week. Miss Ollle Burr has
returned irora California. Sick list:
Messrs. Sneed and Collia.
Whkita Falls Rev. Bonner, pastor
of the A. M. E. church reported good
services all day Sunday and the Car
nival that has been running tor two
weeks by the A M. E's ia having suc
cess. St Johns Baptist church re
ported good service. Our proud pas
tor, Rev. A. L. Wright has returned
from the Sunday school conven
tion at Dallas, Texas and had Rev.
E. J. McClendon to preach for him
Sunday at 3 o'clock. Services were
enjoyed by all. Mrs. c, c. xrimDie
returned from a visit to Dallas and
Baumont, Texas, reported a nice trip.
Miss Savannah Henry and son and
niece returned from Mexla, Texas.
Rev. Hampton of Abilene is conduct
ing a revival at Rev. Applln church
E. M. Prof Hollen ot Palestine and
Prof. Story are in the city. Mrs. Ju
lius Moore returned from Houston
Mrs. Brice returned from LI m pie,
Texas. Mrs. King and children re
turned from Gainesville after a two
weeks visit Rev. Dixon passed
through on his way to Clarendon to
his appointment. Rev. Sempson or
C. M. E. church and his faithful flock
rre pushing things to the front Rev
A. L. Wright Rev. E. J. McBlendon
is making a strong effort to go to
the national conoventlon. Mr. Lob
Jackerson bough the firm. Robert
and Viser grocery.
Midlothian Mt. Pleasant and Bap
tist church are doinc things worthy
ot note, spiritually and financially.
Pastor Protem, Rev. W. A. Tubbs
mapped out a financial campaign
which began August 23 and
closed August 27, 1922. But on ac
count of Illness he was not able to
be present with the success of the
meeting burdening his heart. He saw
to it that some one would be here
to carry out the meeting, in the
person of Rev. J. L. Winston, Dallas,
Texas, who carried out the rally pro
gramme. Wednesday night B. Y. P.
U. came on the scene under the
leadership of W. N. Harris Thursday
night the Sunday school department
with Sup't A. H. Hunt marshaling
its forces, collected $5.00. Friday
night After a few brief remarks by
the pastor, sister Maggie Dunham,
the speaker for the occasion. Rev.
J. L. Winston was introduced and he
delivered a sermon touching many
phases of our church life. Collection
Sunday school was well attended, les
son review by Rev. P. Whitle. Collec
tion, $1.06. At 11 o'clock Rev. J. L.
Winston Bpoke to us from the subject
"And he consinted that It should be
as they required," Luke 23 chapter.
Collection $20.82. At 3:30 p. m. Rev.
J. L. Winston Bpoke to us from the
subject, "The Personality of the Holy
Spirit," and many were made to re
joice as he spoke so forcibly on the
Bubject Collection,$17. 83. At 8:30 p.
m. Rev. WinBton spoke to the churh
on the subject 'Speak to the Child
that they go forward.. Collection $5
28. When the smoke had cleared aws?
we had $70jG6 laid on the table to
much cannot be said about the wor
ker of the church. Call again Rev. J.
L. Winston and our door stands open
to receive you. ,
Grapelandr Hon. and Mrs. R. L.
Smith held the Houston Co. Sunn.ier
1 encapment in the Mt. Zica community
August 24 and 25. The meeting was
quite a success and a number of far
mers attended. Mr. A. K Hanna, Mr.
B. Jackson and Mr. G'vins of Crockett
attended the encampment. Hon. and
Mra. R. L. Smith was the guest of
Mrs. Jane Hicks who left a few days
ago for Galvestti'i and has accepted
a position with the Colored Ameri
can Printing Co. of that city. She is
ot high quality and her many friends
wishes her success. The revival vlll
begin at Gen. Mt. Zion Baptist church
September 3rd of which Rev. J. John
son is pastor. The members of that
church are building a beautiful ehurjh
Rev. D. D. .Cashaw of Navasota is
doing carpenter work. Rev J. John
son spent a day here last week look
ing after the buildnig of his church.
Mrs. Rauheal Blackshear and little
son of Houston, after spending a few
weeks here with I t parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. W. Walker, has returned to
Houston. Mrs. Cart line Gilmore Blake
loft a few days ago for E.ectrx Prof.
Iee Johnson is able to be up after
a few days illness.
JagOr Despite the threatening
weather the box supper given by
the local camt of American Wood
men, Saturday night was a suc
cess and a nice sum of money was
realized out of the affair. Mr. Glillis
Mackey went to Luling, TexaB, Sat
urday to look after his land that he
owns rear the Luling oil fields. The
Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. of
the Shlloh Baptist church was well
attended Sunday and all 'ossons were
taught in a most excellent way. Rev.
E. M. Randon ot Brazoria. Texas, fill
ed his pulpit here Sunday and de
livered a helpful pjd Inspiring ser
mon to the congregation choosing
for a text Joshua 1-16. theme "An
Obedient Chrlstaln.' Collection was
taken by deacons B. Simmons of
Old Bethlem an E. SfPders of
the Iarpp Coucord Community. Mes-
sers Will Johi)3on, Henderson Davis
and altsd Novella Hearne all of the
Routtes' Point Community attended
Saturday night.
Messrs. Sam Allen and Ben Anderson
came in oft the rice fields of
South Texas Friday evening and re
port Work plentiful and wages good.
M'olfe City Sunday school was
well attended at both churches. Rev.
J. Gilmore preached a spiritual
sermon which added to the church.
Rev. J. L. Gilmore and Mr. H. M.
Jones attended the convention in Dal
las. Mr. John Henry Walker is visit
ing Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Walker. Miss
Minnie Clark returned home from
Dallas. Mrs. Martha Hornbuckle and
Miss Geneva Denson Is visiting in
Dallas. Miss Iris Wood 1b able to be
up again. Miss Eleanor M. Jones is
home after a pleasant stay in Paris.
Mrs. Emma Bean fell and badly hurt
her leg. Miss Rena Nelson is on the
sick list Quit a number motored to
Greenville Sunday. Please give your
news to the reporter. Dr. O. W. Mc
Peter motored to Wolfe City.
wortP
Jacksonville. Sunday was a high
day at Benson Chapel. Rev. C. H.
Carter pastor of Benson Chapel C.
M. E. church preached a most ex
tent sermon at the morning hours.
Services to a large congregation. At
night the Gospel Giant of East Texas
was at his best and preached a soul
stirring ernion to a big audience,
aftter which the choir sang a beau
tiful selection. One addition to the
church. Collection $21.50. Mrs. Willie
Gates and Mr. Joe Franks are in the
city from Athens, visiting Mrs. Gen
Bio Francis. Mr. Elbert Francis and
Miss Virginia Whitley were marled
August 24th. Rev. A. M. Mitcher offi
ciated. We hope for the contracting
parties a smooth sail on lifes uncer
tain Journey. Mrs. Fannie Johnson,
who . underwent an opration, Is able
to be up and is on the road to reco
very. Mrs. Everlind Williams after
a weeks stay in the city visiting her
sister, Mrs. Jane Jones, left Monday
for her home in Dallas. Mrs. Roberts
Davis who was badley cut about the
throat two weeks ago is able to be
up and is doing nicely at this writing
Mrs. L. Lane of Alto was the guest
of Mrs. Fannie Rltchardson. Jackson
ville Black Tigers defeated the Ark.
Out LawB with the last game of the
season by a score of 7-0. The Bible
class of the C. M. E. church under
the leadership of Rev. Carter, raised
the hlgest amount $5.58. Mrs. Aiu
bretta Weems spent a few days in
Rusk last week. Mr. Mitchell of Dal
las ' representing the World Wonder
Oil Co.. made a business trip to our
city last week. Miss Carrie Cleaver
Bertha Banks ot Ponta are in the
city. Rev. C. C. Sap, pastor M. E.
church filled his regular appointment
Sunday. Prof, H. Y. Martin, agent for
the Chrlstaln Mutual Benovelence As
sociation, is in the city every week
Is doing a rushing business with his
Insurance Co. We hope that is of
our Colored people. We'll get into it
because it is a Colored InsuranceCo.,
own and control and operated by
our own people. The singing choir
of Benson Chapel has taken on new
life and is rendering flue services
under the musical director of Miss
Mable Sanders. The trip around the
world Friday night was a decided suc
cess. Everyboy enjoyed it Miss Char
lie Ragsdall, our organist is rndering
good services In our Sunday school
and Epworth League.
SAN DIKGO CALIFORNIA.
August 81, im
The young mens progressive club
is doing some great work at pre
sent! In the coming election to be
held on 29th as it g vatly couserns
race people, a hot campaign r
waged especially in the offices of
State Senator and Dietrlc Attorney
Mrs. Ella Ross Hutson one ot our
leading woman politually and so
cially is working hard trying to keep
K. K. K. out ot office although we
have no organization here it is
known that an effort was made V
organize, and the commute has a
list of all that signed up when they
were trying to organise.
A very scd and regrettable ac
surence happened . recently, Mrs.
Clark Webber died on the 13th Inst,
was burled the following day, Dr.
F. C. Calvert, our colored Dr., gave
as ,:ause, appo'oxy with acute in
flamition of gall bladder. The In
surance Co., not being satisfied with
declsslon had badly exhumed and ex
a nlned, it was thought that Mi'. Clark
was preparing to leave, he was
preparing to leave, he was therefore
arrested, after a careful exomlnt tion
by county. Mr. Calbert's statement
was sustained, Mr. Clark was there
fore exhoronated of nil charges and
released.
Mr. andu.'rs. Clark were business
people opening a resturant when
they first came here afterwards sell
ing out and opening first class gro
cery store.
The Junior N. A. A. C. P. met with
Miss Paosey Lee Harper, Friday
evening a good time wrts had, these
young foikB are doing a great work
here keeping the old organization
alive.
A baby chower was given at Mrs.
Ester Ramesys Frlda evening by
Mrs. Eth jl Olive for Mr. and Mr.
Wm. Land. 1
Miss Hazel Scott and sister of
Log Angeles, formally of this city,
were honored with a tea party given
by Wrs. Gwengoylens Motqn last
Sunday evening.
Mr. ' R. P. Jedklns of Dalas, Texas
was in our city prospecting.
Mr. Geo. Harper of El Ccntro was
a week end visitor last week.
The San TVgo Eagle, a new paper
has made its apearance in the city
It was ut under the supervision of
Mr. J. B. PaBS, Grand Master it Odd
Fellows and owner Qf California
Eaele of Los Angeles. Mr. Ira Smith,
a graduate printer of TorieVa Kansas
Is manager. He ic aRRlrtod by his
wife who Is an expert stwoerapht-r
hiving held Goverment portions recently.