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Local News , , ■ * * i • Is Convalescent Mrs. J. B. Henderson of 1338 East Madison street has quite recovered from her recent indisposition. V V V Opens for Business Mr. J. L. Arnold and wife have opened a refreshment parlor and soft drink emporium at 4th avenue and Grant street and are doing a thriv ing business. Mr. Arnold is an ex perienced business man who came to Phoenix several months ago from Angeles. This place is a boon to the residents of the west side and deserves the patronage of all. Light lunches, sandwiches, ice cream and cold drinks will be served and you are assured of first class service- Re meiiiber the number: 626 South 4th avenue. ❖ ❖ ❖ Revival a Success Great success is reported from the revival at the Shiloh Baptist church, 9th avenue and Buckeye road. Rev. J. W. Whatley is the wide-awake pas tor of this church and he secured the services of that renowned evangelist, Rev. P. B. Cornelius of Tucson, Ariz., to conduct the meeting. Many con versions and not a few accessions are the results of the revival ♦> ❖ Missionary Bazaar The Missionary Ladies of the First Colored Baptist church will hold a bazaar, March 29th to April 3rd at the church, sth street and Jefferson, and a program will be rendered each night. Season tickets now on sale. Children, half price. Mrs. Melissa Lot, president. v v v Visitors from Chicago Mr. J. Green and daughter, Mrs. Miranda Sledge of Chicago, 111., are recent arrivals and plan to remain for an indefinite time. They are here for the benefit of Mrs- Sledge’s health and she is a patient at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Sanitarium, undergoing treatment from Dr. Hackett. Mr. Green is a busines man, having been engaged in the dry goods business in Chicago for the past ten years. ❖ «5» ❖ Closes Big Deal Mr. L. A. McCarty, popular real estate dealer whose office is at 17 South 4th street, closed one of the biggest deals recently that has been recorded in real estate circles. He sold to Mr. A. A- Taylor of Prescott the modern brick residence at 709 PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING South 3rd street, the purchase price being 55,500. Mr. Taylor is well pleased with his purchase and plans extensive improvements soon, it is said. Mr. McCarty is doing a rush ing business and is making his pres ence felt. * v v Easter Rush On As usual at this time of the year, Mrs. Della King, manager of the Cal ifornia Hat Works, 224 East Adams street, is showing some of the most exclusive styles in ladies’ Easter bonnets Mrs. King numbers among her customers some of the most prominent citizens of Phoenix, and her Easter selection of hats neces sarily must be of the highest type. You ladies who want to look your best on Easter Sunday, better hurry down to Mrs. King’s hat shop and make your selection while the stock is complete. Lest you forget, the number is 224 East Adams street. Phone 6335. Hurry! Hurry! ❖ ❖ ❖ Traveling Merchant Mr. B. B. Mayo our traveling mer chant, reports a flourishing business the past month. Mr. Mayo brings the store to your home and gives you an opportunity to make your purchases with ease and comfort. He supplies all kinds of Ladies and Men's ready-to-wear garments chil dren’s clothing shoes, hats etc. He has been in business here for sev eral years and has a host of satis fied customers who are his best ad vertisement. He is located at 215 Sq 13th street. See him before you buy. All goods guaranteed satis factory, or your money cheerfully refunded. ❖ ❖ ❖ Junior Missionary Program The girls of the junior missionary society of the First Colored Baptist church gave a splendid program last Sunday at the church. Many musical and literary numbers were rendered by the young folks and all were en thusiasticlly received. Miss Sonoma Rodgers is president of the Junior Missionary Society and had charge of the program. Sometimes the most distinguished looking fellow in the crowd has the most extinguished feeling. In a monarchy the people say, “God save the king.” In a republic it is “God pity the country.” ‘ A friend in need” is usually a needy friend who wants to borrow a dollar. WILLS, NOT TUNNEY, HELD LOGICAL DEMPSEY RIVAL NEW YORK James A. Farley, chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission, said after a meeting of the commission, Friday afternoon that Harry Wills, Negro heavyweight, is still regarded by the commission as the leading challeng er to Jack Dempsey’s title. Farley denied that Wills has incurred the ill-will of the commission by sign ing with Dempsey last summer at Niles, Mich. The commission denied any knowl edge of any steps towards promot ing a title bout between the cham pion and Gene Tunney. The fellow who doesn’t care what other people think might find more consolation in wondering whether they think. Tribune CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Rate: 1% cents per word per issue No ads accepted for less than 26c Read for profit. Use for results. CHICAGO PAINT STGRE L- J. Lawlor, Prop. Picture Framing Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes, Etc. Phone 7532. 336 E. Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona THE GEO. F. MERRYMAN CO. Undertakers and Embalmers 124 North Second Avenue Phoenix PhoeniA KEYS Fitted and Duplicated LETIS R. TEMPLIN 142 Adams St. Phone 5058 FOR SALE WATCH PORTLAND TRACTS GROW Lots 52x147% ft. 20 ft. alley, Gas Light and Water. $265 and up—sl6 cash —$5 per month. In the Industrial location of Arizona. Tract near $1,000,- 000 Packing Co., $1,000.0000 Cement Plant to be constructed. M. H. SHELTON 522% East Washington Phoenix Page Thirteen