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The independent., 1900-01-27
Mrs. Leathie KershaW is no More.

Mrs. Leathic Kershaw. very
popular member of Trinity NJ. Z
church, the New Light Benevolent
Association and Hcrmione Court
No. 81. |. O. 0. Calanthc died last
Saturday night at her residence, 1919
Crawford street, after long and
painful illness The deceased was
the wife Of Mr.. Edward Kcrshaw
a well known Grayman in the city.
The funeral took place last Monday
afternoon from Trinity NJ E, church
corner Travis street and Bell Ave.
under the auspices of the above
mentioned societies and was con
Quoted by Revs. l.. S. Blakency
and VIM. BARLEY. The church
was crowded to its utmost capacity
and the services were very impress
i've. After the services, the long
and sad funeral procession went out
to OliveWood cemetery where the
body was laid to rest The Indie.
pendent extends its sympathy 10
the bereaved husband.
The independent., 1900-01-27
HOUSTON HEIGHTS.

HOUSTON HEIGHTS, Januarp 10
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe O'Bryant are re.
Joicing over the arrival of a fine girl
Mother and baby doing well.
Lou Evans, an unfortunate, was
found by the neighbors last Friday
night having cOnvulsions. Death came
to claim it's victim Sunday night. She
had but recently moved from town.
Lizzie, the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Warren of Chaneyville,
is on the sick list this week. We hope
for her speedy recovery.
The Independent is steadily growing
in favor, as is evidenced by constant
additions. 1t is the paper up to now
and these gentlemen wish to keep pace,
Mr.. Harry Branch and Mr.. T. J. Brown.
The independent., 1900-01-27
WHO KNOWS HERR

On June II. 1899, my wife, Ar
meto Barnes deserted me. | have
not heard from or seen her since;
except on one occasion, ! heard that
she was dead She is light brown
skin woman about % OF 23 years old,
with a piece of her left ear bit of.
This accident to her ear happened
while she was living in Cameron
Her home is in Hearne where her
parents, Rev. S. M. Miller and Mrs.
Missouri Miller, and her brother re-
side. Before marrying and while at
home. she went by the name of An
ME Haywood; since then, | have
heard that she was known as Annie
Williams. | will say, also, that she
lived fast life. If any one will
truthfully write me any informotion
concerning her whereabouts, will
pay said person Five Dollars Very
respectfully, F. L BARNES,
p. 0. Box 464.
Richmond. Ft. Bend Co, Texas
The independent., 1900-01-27
A Complimentary Reception.

Last Thursday night, a week AGA
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
W. H. Clark, 1903 Austin Street a
very swell social was given bv Mis-.
scs Clark, Christopher and Wilson
in honor of Miss Martha Smith OF
Mississippi. The house was beau
tifully decorated with cvergreens
and flowers. TIE young people
spent the evening in pleasant games
of all kinds and in rendering musical
selections both vocal and instrumen.
tai The menu consisted ofsalad serv.
cd on lettuce leaves, waters, choco.
late, ices, and cake. AS the guests
entered the door, each gentlemen
received Il beautiful boutonniere
from the hostess Miss Cassie Clark,
Those present were Misses Cassie
Clark, Gertie and Lavonia Williams.
Mollie and Susie Saunders, Julia
Chambers, Bessie Kyle. Lillian Long.
frankie Johnson. Addie Pratt. lie.
muel Morrow, Lillian Blair, Martha
Smith. Belle Franklin, Viola Mallet.
Dicey Griggsby, Lucy Haley. Olive
Perry and Eugenia 1ibbitt; Messrs
Eli Ford, Jas. Harding, Jas, Bass,
Chas- Taylor, Willie Perry, James
Johnson, Harry Jones, James Green,
A. J. Phillips. JAS, II. Monroe. Smith,
Eddie Makcy Brcmond Burton.
Chas. NJ. Banks, A Bailey. L. V
Curtis and w. b. Gibson.
The independent., 1900-01-27
If you need small loans, see
US. ], Leon Jones & Co.. 900!
Preston avenue.

The Quarterly meeting last Sun
day and the Quarterly Conference
last Monday night were the most
successful of any that have ltccn
held at Wesley Chapel in Il lony
lime, Presiding Elder Leon Trapp
occupied the pulpit at | y. NJ and
$50 p. m. while Rev. J. NJ Gentry
preached at 3 p. m. The sermons
were unusually powerful in their ef-
feet upon the large and appreciative
congregations that filled the edifice
during those occasions. Everybody
went away rejoicing.
Miss E. B, Gary of Galveston af-
ter spending the Sabbath visiting
relatives in this city returned home
to listen to sad sea waves.
The independent., 1900-01-27

THE prevention of Mr.. Roberts OF
Utah from taking his seat in con
gress because of his polygamist ten
denotes shows, conclusively, what
public sentiment can bring about,
regardless of constitutional rights.
There is, now, no excuse for mob
law. Everybody, who is in the pos
session Of reason, will admit that
mob law is as great, if not greater.a
menace to the perpetuity of the I'm
ion as is polygamy. Let the voice
of the people clamor for legislation
that will do away with that curse
that is blighting the name of our
fair country.
The independent., 1900-01-27
They Got TO-ether..

Papa said little -year-old Mar
gle, Il think you are just the incest
man in the whole world"
And l think you are the incest little
girl in the world" replied her father.
Course 1 am said Margie. "Ain't
it queer how such nice people happen
to get into the same mily?'-Sydney
Town and Country Journal.
The independent., 1900-01-27

Mrs. Youughusband-.1r
think of that poor tramn ho, . aSia
up dead on Christmas lar" Rl
husband-''I can just im,ni 10
feel my dear, but PERHAPS h. nov "
inc one You gave that mInc, y. Va
Judge. '''uF' pie h
The independent., 1900-01-27

I want you to pull a tooth, out rot
with gas. That costs too much!''
We'll, you're brave man. Show me
the TOOTH
Wait minute. My mother-in-law
will be here right away. It's her
tooth. Der Floh.
The independent., 1900-01-27
You Can Get Aliens Foo,.r

Write today to Allen S. Olms,s,
Roy, n. y. for a free sample of an
Foot Ease, powder to shake jpta
shoes. 1t cures chilblains, sws.'
damp. swollen. aching feet II N.
new or tight shoes easy. 90.
cure for Corns and Bunions An@
gists and shoe stores sell il: 25n
The independent., 1900-01-27
Luck.

They say" he said, that it is no
longer fashionable to attach to welding
presents the cards of the people who
give them"
Then" she declared, I'm going to
take back that 500 picture l intended
to give Nell Waterson, and get her a
solid silver teaspoon. Chicago Times
Herald
The independent., 1900-01-27
TlR LnGRIPRS Apa.

It's q lessless age" remarked Sim
pers.
What do you mean" inquired
Gales.
Here's a couple who entered upon
a loveless marriage, drove away in a
horseless carriage and received all
their congratulations by wireless teleg-
raphy. y."-Philadelphia North American
The independent., 1900-01-27
Old Time DaxterItv.

Joe Ker-The earlier watches Yere
much cleverer timepieces than those Of
the present.
Jacques-How so?
Joe Ker-They marked the time with
only one hand.-Jewelers' Weekly.
The independent., 1900-01-27
The Difference.

Detectives in real life are not q bi
like the story book detectives"
That's so," said the man who hasn'
any savoir faire whatever. "The story
book detective invariably catches his
man sooner or later. Washington
Star.
The independent., 1900-01-27

Judging from the local press re-
ports there is a division among our
white friends. This won't last long.
"True love never runs smooth" Just
let danger threaten either side and
they will unite faster than it requires
time to write it.
The independent., 1900-01-27

no doubt will come to pass three
weeks from now. Perhaps the APP
peal will be answered but Kentucky
has been very sinful
The independent., 1900-01-27

"Ah! Angelica, if you opIv 4,
hcw | loved you, you would NJ, =
formal with me. Call NE pr]
iEg: call me dearest!
L am sorry. Mr.. Softly 70,
she. "but the best | can do far ~ -
to call you down. "-Baltimor, " y.
The independent., 1900-01-27
Ambassad DIR fh

ambassador a Choate sttn ~
-roPensity for joking ' :, '0duls'
alon of the free library wy % 'ae n
an address the other H. "oere b
terrnpted by q soualltna:s he VI
a'dience. WhereupOn onr 'aOy
t',is representative to the court Of lssop' y I
rurl'el.s turned to the bishop of I~9S, 10 u !
reminded his lordship tha,
Knew better than hImso,s aI y Do
e'e,.1s the mouths of babes and I's' ~ ..
cometh forth wisdom. u sOcAA
lsh folk present at once lae
strange to say. ~" 'Ae
The independent., 1900-01-27
Harsh Treatment.

My dear, l thought they had abol
ished corporal punishment in the
navy"
They have"
Does that apply to yachts, too?"
Il suppose it does. What are you
driving at?"
Why, noticed that in a recent race
off Newport one of the yachts was
steered so badly that her spanker
struck buoy. ."-Cleveland Plain Deal
er.
The independent., 1900-01-27

The Beers are still masters of the
situation. England seems 50 non
plussed that she has been compell-
ed to say Victory or no victory
that is tho question.
The independent., 1900-01-27
Neighborly Ties

THE telephone is great social fac
tor
That's so. We wouldn't have called
on those people next door at all if we
hadn't wanted to use their telephone. ="
Chicago Record.
The independent., 1900-01-27
1hP Craving fnr

Fas lately attracted = graa. ''
attention. The use of tham ue,
De increasing. This clearly ,S1 Isel
eH hausted condition of the noay suoS
blcod, which may be yrmaSias 'gs
Dy strengthening the stomach
letters Stomach Bittors will J..
Tor you. 1t cures dyspepsia oor, 10
ton and nervousness. '''N
The independent., 1900-01-27

The state Legislature is in session
now considering tax legislation. 1t
is hoped that reform will be insti-
tuted that will make the burden of
taxation lighter for poor people.
The independent., 1900-01-27

The State Republican executive
committee, according to reports. held
a harmonious session at Waco, last
week. 1t was decided that the State
convention will meet there March
9th.
The independent., 1900-01-27
YOUTH.
For THE INDEPENDENT.

For THE INDEPENDENT.
Youth seeks no goal his
soul would forget,
But quickly to the hurdle,
leaps afar;
Gazes to the landmark, eyes
full set,
Sternly upon the beckoning star.
Geo. Dew. Wilson.
The independent., 1900-01-27

In the course of time every defeais
candidate will have a monument @l
martyr.
The independent., 1900-01-27

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for COnsuur
tioL cur ed me of bad lung trouble.-Nn|
]. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar %, 1876 |
The independent., 1900-01-27

Two statesmen in each state wanted 10
Tobacco and Cigars. Experience not necp.,s
Factory 2I5, Thaxton, Va.
The independent., 1900-01-27
No Knife No PaioI

We will guarantee the cure of Cancer IA.
Hernia Piles, Simple and Malignant TT1
without the knife or no nav. All cbronic,Eu
specially. Address Houston Ii, jrbt. Ina.
ry, r. o. Box %, Houston Height. Te,r.
The independent., 1900-01-27
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A Variety OF QuIps, Glbes and IronIes,
to Cause smile = Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide of Humor-
Witty SayAgG
The independent., 1900-01-27

The chief trouble with many artt
Is that they use paint when Ia
should limit themselves to whiteva
The independent., 1900-01-27

A Denver lawyer shot two el,
because one Of them called him
cheap skate. He came nish
The independent., 1900-01-27
The best Prescription for Cbm

and Fever is bottle OF GROVES TASrv,
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron ard Quiniu
O taSteless form. No cure-no nav. Prieq
The independent., 1900-01-27

After all, a mans opinions do d
amount to much more than a bundel
preiudices.
The independent., 1900-01-27

THE Negroes of Harris County
should organize an Improvement
Society whose only objects would
be to create sentiment among the
people for buying property, saving
money, improving their homes, ed
ucaing their children, caring for the
aged and decrepit members of the
race and working together fol- the
Improvement of the county. The
time wasted in useless political dis
cussions would, then, be more ad-
vantageously spent.
The independent., 1900-01-27

When it comes to press ceDSr
what is the matter with the gys
military editor in South Africa?
The independent., 1900-01-27

After all, a mans opinions do not
amount to much more than bundle of
prejudices.
The independent., 1900-01-27

A leather medal will last one D0
time.
The independent., 1900-01-27

Some dark horses dc not even kN
how to keep dark.
The independent., 1900-01-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums retuea
uammation, allays pain. cures wind colic- GcaMk
The independent., 1900-01-27

FITS Permanently Cured. No fits OF nerVJu4leuln.
first days use of DR.. Kine's Great Nerve Re,as
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and trsas
Dr.. r. II. KLINE. Ltd. 93I Arch St. Thadelphn 4
The independent., 1900-01-27

Ignorance sometimes puts one
thinking.
The independent., 1900-01-27
Dom Paul still reads his bible and

Dom Paul still reads his bible and
sends out scriptural injunctlons to
his brave and noble sons. Some
body ought to send to him a mark
ed copy of the bible containing
certain passages touching upon his
treatment of the Negroes. The Col
den Rule would be quite an appro-
plate passage, but then he would
bring higher criticism to his res
cueand consider the passage unin-
spired.
The independent., 1900-01-27

THE Colored- American has a col
umn Of interesting news under the
caption of People for whom
there'll be no place i'll Heaven"
These few were selected from the
many
Negroes who trernble when the white
man thunders.
Money-making subscribers who fail
to pay for their papers.
Snowy fellows who "blow" their cash
for "good time" and neglect to pay
honest debts.
Negro capitalists who wont invest
their money in a way to benefit others
besides themselves.
OHice-holders who fear to attend a
public meeting or stand up for their
rights, for fear of losing their jobs.
The fellow who brings around a"short
article" about three columns long and
asks for the free publications because
he is subscriber to the paper, slightly
in arrears.
The independent., 1900-01-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
druggists refund the money if it fails 10 Gu
25c. E. W. Groves signature on each bey.
The independent., 1900-01-27

Teacher-What do you know of the
.nicrCbe family?
Little Maude-Please, ma'am, ram.
ma has forbidden us to gossip about
other peoples family affairs.-Ex
change.
The independent., 1900-01-27
HOUSTON. TEXAS, SATURDAY, JAN. II. 1900

Mr.. Pritchard of North Carolina
deserves much credit for the manly
stand he takes i'll defending the
rights of those citizens who are be-
ing disfranchsed in certain states by
means of constitutional amendments
1t requires brave man to speak
out against wrong doing, especially
so,when he is on the unpopular side.
Concerning Negro domination he
says:
"The democrats of North Carolina at
tempt to justify their action by asserting
they fear Negro domination. Accord
ing to the census of 1890 the whites out
numbered the Negroes more than two
to one and no intelligent citizen can be
induced to believe that two white North
Carolinians are in danger of being domi-
mated by one Negro. 1t is an absurd
contention
The independent., 1900-01-27

If Mr.. Huntington's purchase OF
the Galveston, Houston and North
ern railway means vast amount OF
business for the Island City, this
wear, it ought to mean, also, more
work for our people. With work
comes money and by the right use
of economy comes independence a
thing devoutIy to be wished.
The independent., 1900-01-27

SoNE of our leaders ought to go
out among the people and discuss
the advisability of buying farms,and
raising produce for our local mark
etc Discussions along this line
would certainly prove as beneficial
as discussions along any other line.
THE churches of Frankfort have
united in general prayer to Deity
TO avert the impending danger that
The independent., 1900-01-27
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ADVERTISING RATES:

Entered at the postoffice at Houston
Texas, as second class matter.
The independent., 1900-01-27
THE IKDEPENDENf.

NANNIR r. CRAWFORD, Editress
G. N. LOVE, Business Manager
The independent., 1900-01-27

Letter Carrier Grimes of Paris, 80
years of age, has become a grandfather.
and claims to be one of the youngest
men enjoying this distinction in the
Lone Star or any other state.
The independent., 1900-01-27

Carlos Hernandez, switchman in the
Mexican Central yards at Ell Paso, had
a hand so badly mangled between two
cars as to necessitate amputation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
lnterment was made in Washburn
street cemetery.
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. Thomas McClavc, Of North Main avenue,
is entertaining Mrs. Mattin and daughter, Agnes,
Of pittston.
Mrs. Nca5n, Of Swctand street, and Mrs. Frank
johnson, of Rcbccca avenue are sunmering at
Lake Ariel and lIawCy
Misses Jennie Lewis, Of swctland street, Mar.
garct Mccormick Of Washburn street, and Emma
Williams Of Fillmore avenue, are soiourning at
Lake Witola
Miss Nina Capwel. Of Fillmore av,nue is Wis.
itng friends at Springvillc.
Mrs Samuel Williams Of North Garfield ave
nue. is the guest Of Wilkcs.Barrc friends.
John Ncalon aged years. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Ambrose Ncalon, Of III Price street. Is
suffering from a fractured arm.
Miss Margaret Reese, of Price street. has as her
guest Miss Mcdonnell, Of Nanticoke.
Charles II. Babcock, of Middleton, y. V, and
Miss Sadie Carey, Of Goshen, y. Y, were mar.
Ticd Wednesday evening by Rev. s. T. Matthews
at the parsonage of the First Baptist church,
1lli Rock street.
Miss Mary Daily Of South Fillmore avenue, en-.
tcrtiincd the employees Of Randolph Jones' tail
oring establishment on Wednesday evening.
Miss Mary +. Erwin, of Philadelphia, IS the
guest OF her aunt Mrs. Arabella Gallagher, Of
Luzernc street.
Anthony Gallagher, of Wilkes Barre, and Pat
rick Hunt, of Washington y. C., are the guests
of Joseph +. Murphy. Of jackson street
Mrs. James jeremiah Of Lafayette street. ant
Bessie Hughes, Of North Bromley avenue, were al
Lake Ariel yesterday.
Miss Alice Sweet, Of Buffalo, n. w. is beina
cntertaii ed by the Misses Mary and Ida Kapp, o
South Main avenue.
son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A q. lIoiI
OF South Hyde Park avenue, last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
WEST SCRANTON
Phillips sustained an injury TO his left
arm, which was very painful.
Colored Boys Returned.

John Ncumis, of Scranton street,
and Bert Tillman, of Raymond court,
the Colored boys who were reported
drowned on Tuesday, returned to their
homes yesterday afternoon from Sayre
where they have been working since
Tuesday The former sent a telegram
earlier in the day to his father, as
surfing him of his safety, and re-as-
sured him in person last evening.
When questioned concerning the
drowning story which was circulated
about him., Neumis stated to a Trib-
une man that he knew nothing about
the story until informed by friends
at Sayre, who had been communi-
Gated with, and was at n loss to un-
derstand how the story became noised
about Neither of the boys were in
swimming on Tuesday aud know moth
ing about the story.
The father of the Newmuiss boy be-
lieves the drowning story was con-
cocted by an enemy who is trying to
iniure the family. He Is of the opin-
ion that the boy who notified him of
the alleged death of his son, was sent
to the house py some enemy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
DUNMoRE.

The following officers have been in
stalled as heads of the different de-
partments of Washington camp, No.
226, Patriotic Order Sons of America.
They will assume their new duties at
the next regular meeting Past prcsi-
dent II. Stephens; president, D. D.
Patterson: Vice-president, j. Harris;
master of forms, G. II. Cummings;
recording secretary, j. c. Schlentz;
financial secretary, w. j. CUMMINGS;
treasurer, j. Cummings; conductor II.
Stanshorn; inspector, =. Stanshorn;
outer guard, NJ. Kase; trustee, 4.
Washer: installing officer, T. b. Jack
son.
The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal
church held a successful social at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Bishop,
on Brook street, last evening. a pleas
ing sum was realized by the ladies.
The members Of the Ancient Order,
knights of the Mystic Chain, will hold
a drawing for lady's gold-filled watch
on Thursday, September 6. The pro-
ceeds will be given to Company c,
Fourth regiment, of the order. The
watch is now on exhibition in Jeweler
Henopp's window.
Division No. ~. Ancient Order of
Hibernians, and the Ladies' auxiliary,
No /, of the order will run a joint ex-
cursion to Lake Ariel on Monday, July
80.
The funeral Of William Devine, who
died at his home at Greenville, We'd
nesday, will be held this morning at
o'clock at st. Mary's church. A re-
QUEEN high mass will be celebrated.
Mrs H. j. Swartz and son, Samuel
! of Electric avenue, visited in Peckvillc
Yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-27
NORTH SCRANTON.

The funeral of Mrs. Andrew Ruanr
will take place this morning at $50
o'clock from the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Anthony Barrett, of ParneU
street. The remains will be conveyed
to the Holy Rosary church, where Rev.
j. j. O'Toole will conduct services. In
terment will be made in the Cathedral
cemtery.
Miss Mary T. Fox, of Hollow street,
is recovering from an attack of the
grip.
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic
society conducted their weekly social
last evening.
Mrs. Samuel Tiltson, of Wayne ave-
nue., has returned home, after visit
ing friends at Armstrong, Wayne
county.
William Mcnamara and son, Willie,
are enjoying Il trip through the New
England states.
Anthony OMalley, Thomas Hoban
and John Healey left Wednesday af-
ternoon for Butte City, Montana.
The Father Whitty society held their
regular meeting last evening.
a crowd of young people from tho
North Main Avenue Baptist church
held picnic at Nay Aug park yester-
day afternoon.
Anthony O'Boyle, who a short time
ago was thrown from his carriage and
sustained a dslocated shoulder, is able
to be about again.
Patrick j. Nolan, of West Market
street, is a candidate for delegate from
his district to the Democratic conven-
tion, which is to be held August IA.
The members of Marquette council,
Young Mems Institute. have made full
arrangement for their excursion to
Lake Lodore on August 13.
Miss Blanche Kennedy, Of Clifford.
who has been visiting her grand
mother Mrs. Samuel Kennedy, of
Thompson street, returned home.
John LynOtt, of West Market stree.
has for his guest Rev. Father Bren-
| nan.
Howard Griffin has returned home,
after spending Il few days in Wayne
| county.
Prof Hayden Cousins and wife have
returned from Atlantic City, where
they made a two weeks visit
! Miss Jennie Reading, of Williams
tport, is visiting her parents, Rev. and
| Mrs. 5. G. Reading, of Church avenue.
Maurice Reading has resigned his
position with William Chappell.
Foreman Anderson, of the Girard
Construction company, had pictures
! taken of the employees on the North
Main avenue pave yesterday.
| At regular meeting of Rescue
| lodge, No. 37l, the following officers
was elected for the coming six
months: Chancellor Commander, Will
lam T.. Morgan; vice. chancellor
Sharpless; master at arms, Walter b
Christmas; keeper of record and seal
| II. j. GWynne; master of finance
Thomas ]. Jones; master of ex-
chequer, j. Il. Owens; inside guard
John w. Owens; representative tc
Grand lodge, r. j. Richards.